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Apple, Google and Samsung Reportedly Challenge India's New Proposal on Always-On Smartphone Location Tracking
The Government reportedly received a proposal from the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) in June, which stated that user locations should only be provided if always-on smartphone location tracking is mandated. However, as per the report, Apple, Google, and Samsung have objected to the proposal citing privacy concerns. Currently, neithe...
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Government Removes Sanchar Saathi Pre-Installation Mandate After Pushback
The Government of India's Ministry of Communications announced on Wednesday that it is withdrawing the mandatory pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app. The ministry said that the popularity of the app is growing. Hence, the mandate is now rendered moot. The decision comes soon after a report suggested that Apple plans to push back against the ...
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Apple to Reportedly Resist Government’s Directive to Preload Sanchar Saathi App: 5 Things to Know
Apple reportedly plans to resist the directive issued by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) for preloading of the Sanchar Saathi app on all smartphones sold in the country. According to a report, the Cupertino-based tech giant will not take a legal stand but convey its privacy and security concerns around the app to the government, marking ...
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Government Says Sanchar Saathi App Optional, Can Be Removed; Apple Reportedly Plans to Oppose Mandatory Installation
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) recently directed smartphone makers to preload the Sanchar Saathi app on new devices. Reports suggested that OEMs would also have to ensure that users could not uninstall or disable the state-owned cybersecurity app. However, the government has now issued clarification on the same, stating that keeping it ...
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OxygenOS 16 Update Rolling Out to OnePlus 12R Globally, Brings New AI Tools and Upgraded Performance
OnePlus has begun rolling out OxygenOS 16 to the OnePlus 12R, delivering a refreshed design, improved animations, upgraded multitasking tools and new AI-powered utilities. The update is based on Android 16 and includes performance and privacy enhancements. The rollout is phased, beginning with Indian units before expanding globally.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Rumours Point to Darker Frame, Same Camera Hardware
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra is drawing early attention with leaks suggesting design tweaks, including a darker frame that may make bezels appear thicker, and a new AI-powered privacy display. At the same time, early Galaxy S27 Ultra details indicate Samsung has cancelled plans to adopt a larger 1/1.1-inch 200-megapixel sensor, reportedly due to co...
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Might Not Be Brighter Despite M14 OLED Panel, Tipster Claims
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series will reportedly stick to the same 2,600 nits peak brightness used on recent flagships, despite an expected move to the newer M14 OLED material. While M14 could improve efficiency and durability, it is not expected to boost brightness, and features such as 10-bit colour and high-frequency PWM dimming remain uncertain. I...
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Samsung Galaxy Smartphones Targeted By Spyware Landfall for Over a Year
Samsung Galaxy smartphones were reportedly exposed to a spyware campaign called Landfall for over a year. The malware spread through infected image files shared on social media, exploiting a zero-day flaw in Samsung’s image-processing library. Targeting Galaxy S22, S23, S24, Z Fold 4, and Z Flip 4 models, it allowed attackers to steal data. Samsu...
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Samsung Internet Browser Beta for Windows PCs Launched with Galaxy AI Integration
Samsung has launched the beta version of Samsung Internet for PC, making its mobile browser available on desktop for the first time. The beta, released on October 30, 2025, supports Windows 10 and 11 in the US and South Korea, with wider availability expected soon. The browser syncs data through Samsung Pass, features Galaxy AI with real-time webpa...
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Android Phones Susceptible to ‘Pixnapping’ Attack That Steals 2FA Codes, Messages and More, Researchers Say
Android devices are susceptible to a new type of attack that can covertly steal two-factor authentication (2FA) codes, private messages, location timelines, and other data. Security researchers have devised this new attack, called Pixnapping, which can exploit loopholes and security flaws in Android without requiring any system permissions. As per ...
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Could Offer 'Private Display' Feature Spotted in One UI 8.5 Code
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to debut a “Private Display” feature, allowing users to protect sensitive content in public. It can reportedly be manually enabled for select apps, like banking, or scheduled automatically, with options for “Manual” or “Maximum Privacy,” which dims the screen for improved protection. The phone may also f...
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Nothing OS 4.0 Announced; Brings New AI Dashboard to Track AI Usage, Extra Dark Mode and More
Nothing OS 4.0, based on Android 16, has been officially announced. It brings a redesigned lock screen and a new AI Usage Dashboard. The Nothing OS 4.0 features an upgraded Camera and a smarter Gallery with the TrueLens Engine. It offers an Extra Dark. Nothing has confirmed that they will launch the Open Beta testing programme soon.
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Apple Introduces Memory Integrity Enforcement to Protect iPhone 17 Series from Sophisticated Malware Attacks
Apple introduced a new security feature alongside the iPhone 17 series launch, aimed at defending against advanced malware threats. Called Memory Integrity Enforcement (MIE), the system uses a tagging method to verify memory access attempts. Apple noted that implementing MIE required major changes to memory allocation, the A19 chip, the operating s...
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Google Must Pay $425 Million In Class Action Over Privacy, Rules Court
A federal jury determined on Wednesday that Alphabet's Google must pay $425 million in a class action lawsuit that accused it of continuing to collect data for millions of users who had switched off a tracking feature in their Google account.
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How To Instantly Erase Your ChatGPT History Before It's Too Late
Delete your ChatGPT history by following these simple steps on the mobile app or web platform, ensuring your conversations remain private.
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Apple, Google and Samsung Reportedly Challenge India's New Proposal on Always-On Smartphone Location Tracking
The Government reportedly received a proposal from the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) in June, which stated that user locations should only be provided if always-on smartphone location tracking is mandated. However, as per the report, Apple, Google, and Samsung have objected to the proposal citing privacy concerns. Currently, neithe...
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Government Removes Sanchar Saathi Pre-Installation Mandate After Pushback
The Government of India's Ministry of Communications announced on Wednesday that it is withdrawing the mandatory pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app. The ministry said that the popularity of the app is growing. Hence, the mandate is now rendered moot. The decision comes soon after a report suggested that Apple plans to push back against the ...
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Apple to Reportedly Resist Government’s Directive to Preload Sanchar Saathi App: 5 Things to Know
Apple reportedly plans to resist the directive issued by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) for preloading of the Sanchar Saathi app on all smartphones sold in the country. According to a report, the Cupertino-based tech giant will not take a legal stand but convey its privacy and security concerns around the app to the government, marking ...
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Government Says Sanchar Saathi App Optional, Can Be Removed; Apple Reportedly Plans to Oppose Mandatory Installation
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) recently directed smartphone makers to preload the Sanchar Saathi app on new devices. Reports suggested that OEMs would also have to ensure that users could not uninstall or disable the state-owned cybersecurity app. However, the government has now issued clarification on the same, stating that keeping it ...
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OxygenOS 16 Update Rolling Out to OnePlus 12R Globally, Brings New AI Tools and Upgraded Performance
OnePlus has begun rolling out OxygenOS 16 to the OnePlus 12R, delivering a refreshed design, improved animations, upgraded multitasking tools and new AI-powered utilities. The update is based on Android 16 and includes performance and privacy enhancements. The rollout is phased, beginning with Indian units before expanding globally.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Rumours Point to Darker Frame, Same Camera Hardware
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra is drawing early attention with leaks suggesting design tweaks, including a darker frame that may make bezels appear thicker, and a new AI-powered privacy display. At the same time, early Galaxy S27 Ultra details indicate Samsung has cancelled plans to adopt a larger 1/1.1-inch 200-megapixel sensor, reportedly due to co...
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Might Not Be Brighter Despite M14 OLED Panel, Tipster Claims
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series will reportedly stick to the same 2,600 nits peak brightness used on recent flagships, despite an expected move to the newer M14 OLED material. While M14 could improve efficiency and durability, it is not expected to boost brightness, and features such as 10-bit colour and high-frequency PWM dimming remain uncertain. I...
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Samsung Galaxy Smartphones Targeted By Spyware Landfall for Over a Year
Samsung Galaxy smartphones were reportedly exposed to a spyware campaign called Landfall for over a year. The malware spread through infected image files shared on social media, exploiting a zero-day flaw in Samsung’s image-processing library. Targeting Galaxy S22, S23, S24, Z Fold 4, and Z Flip 4 models, it allowed attackers to steal data. Samsu...
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Samsung Internet Browser Beta for Windows PCs Launched with Galaxy AI Integration
Samsung has launched the beta version of Samsung Internet for PC, making its mobile browser available on desktop for the first time. The beta, released on October 30, 2025, supports Windows 10 and 11 in the US and South Korea, with wider availability expected soon. The browser syncs data through Samsung Pass, features Galaxy AI with real-time webpa...
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Android Phones Susceptible to ‘Pixnapping’ Attack That Steals 2FA Codes, Messages and More, Researchers Say
Android devices are susceptible to a new type of attack that can covertly steal two-factor authentication (2FA) codes, private messages, location timelines, and other data. Security researchers have devised this new attack, called Pixnapping, which can exploit loopholes and security flaws in Android without requiring any system permissions. As per ...
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Could Offer 'Private Display' Feature Spotted in One UI 8.5 Code
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to debut a “Private Display” feature, allowing users to protect sensitive content in public. It can reportedly be manually enabled for select apps, like banking, or scheduled automatically, with options for “Manual” or “Maximum Privacy,” which dims the screen for improved protection. The phone may also f...
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Nothing OS 4.0 Announced; Brings New AI Dashboard to Track AI Usage, Extra Dark Mode and More
Nothing OS 4.0, based on Android 16, has been officially announced. It brings a redesigned lock screen and a new AI Usage Dashboard. The Nothing OS 4.0 features an upgraded Camera and a smarter Gallery with the TrueLens Engine. It offers an Extra Dark. Nothing has confirmed that they will launch the Open Beta testing programme soon.
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Apple Introduces Memory Integrity Enforcement to Protect iPhone 17 Series from Sophisticated Malware Attacks
Apple introduced a new security feature alongside the iPhone 17 series launch, aimed at defending against advanced malware threats. Called Memory Integrity Enforcement (MIE), the system uses a tagging method to verify memory access attempts. Apple noted that implementing MIE required major changes to memory allocation, the A19 chip, the operating s...
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Google Must Pay $425 Million In Class Action Over Privacy, Rules Court
A federal jury determined on Wednesday that Alphabet's Google must pay $425 million in a class action lawsuit that accused it of continuing to collect data for millions of users who had switched off a tracking feature in their Google account.
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How To Instantly Erase Your ChatGPT History Before It's Too Late
Delete your ChatGPT history by following these simple steps on the mobile app or web platform, ensuring your conversations remain private.
