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Google to Add New Security Features to Advanced Protection With Android 16
Google’s strongest layer of security for Google accounts and mobile devices, Advanced Protection, will get new features with Android 16. Announced on Tuesday, the new features were showcased during The Android Show: I/O Edition. The Mountain View-based tech giant said that the next iteration of the Android operating system will now bring a device...
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Bluetooth 6.1 Announced With Support for Enhanced Privacy, Better Battery Life
Bluetooth 6.1, the latest standard announced by the Bluetooth SIG, is designed to improve user privacy on compatible devices. Expected to arrive on devices by 2026, the new standard also promises improved power efficiency. Following the Bluetooth SIG's shift to a bi-annual release cycle, the next iteration of Bluetooth is anticipated in the second ...
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Google Announces New Android Security and Privacy Features to Protect Users from Scams and Attacks
Google showcased several new security and privacy features it will release later this year. The announcements were made during The Android Show: I/O Edition on Tuesday, and the company said the new features will protect users from scams, fraud, and theft on Android. The new protections range from security layers while a user is on a call and improv...
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Huawei Announces HarmonyOS 5 Operating System With AI Features for PCs
Huawei on Thursday announced HarmonyOS 5, its first-ever self-developed operating system (OS) for PCs at the HarmonyOS Computer Technology and Ecosystem Communication event in China. It is said to be based on the company’s HarmonyOS Next mobile OS which was announced in October 2024 and has been developed independently of Android. Huawei claims i...
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Nothing Phone 3a Series Update Adds Privacy Space, Support for 4K Recording on Telephoto Cameras
Nothing Phone 3a series was launched in India in March. Both the Nothing Phone 3a and the Phone 3a Pro models are promised to get three years of Android updates and six years of security upgrades. The company has released a software update for both phones in the lineup. It introduces the Privacy Space feature and support for 4K video recording...
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Apple Is Improving Apple Intelligence Features Using Differential Privacy Techniques
Apple is developing new techniques to analyse user data patterns and aggregated insights to improve its artificial intelligence (AI) features. The Cupertino-based tech giant shared these differential privacy techniques on Monday, highlighting that these methods will not breach users’ privacy. Instead, the company is focusing on gathering data suc...
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French Antitrust Regulator Fines Apple 150 Million Euros Over Privacy Tool
Apple was hit with a 150 million euro ($162.42 million)fine by French antitrust regulators on Monday for abusing its dominant position in mobile app advertising on its devices between 2021 and 2023 thanks to a privacy control tool.
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OnePlus 12R, OnePlus Nord 4 and Pad 2 Receive Latest OxygenOS 15 Update With March Security Patch in India
OnePlus is rolling out the latest version of OxygenOS 15 for the OnePlus 12R, OnePlus Nord 4, and the OnePlus Pad 2 in India, the company announced via separate posts on its community forum on Wednesday. It brings more customisation options and improved security measures. It also bundles the March 2025 Android security patch.
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Android 16 Developer Preview 3 Reportedly Enables Screen-Off Fingerprint Unlock on All Pixel Phones
Android 16 Developer Preview 3 (DP3) for Pixel smartphones was released last week. It adds a new feature which makes unlocking the phone with the inbuilt fingerprint sensor more convenient, according to a report. The feature is said to allow Pixel users to use the fingerprint unlock sensor even when the screen is turned off.
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Oppo Announces Gemini Integration Across First-Party Apps, Unveils New AI Features at MWC 2025
Oppo announced several new artificial intelligence (AI) developments on Monday at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona. The company announced that Google’s Gemini will be integrated with its first-party apps, offering greater usability when users access Gemini AI assistant. Additionally, the company also previewed a couple of new AI ...
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Apple Said to Face French Antitrust Fine for Privacy Control Tool
Apple is facing a likely antitrust fine in France over its privacy control tool. Digital advertising and mobile gaming companies including Facebook say it has made it more expensive and difficult for brands to advertise on Apple's platforms.
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Android 16 Beta 2.1 Rolling Out With Fix for Unexpected Reboot, System Stability Improvements
Google on Friday rolled out the Android 16 Beta 2.1 update to developers and beta testers. Initially available on select Google Pixel devices, it is the latest testing version of Google's smartphone operating system and builds upon the release of the Android 16 Beta 2 which was introduced earlier this month. Unlike the previous update which brought...
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Apple's Find My Network Flaw Enables Silent AirTag-Like Tracking of Any Bluetooth Device
Researchers have discovered that hackers can exploit Apple's Find My network to track any Bluetooth-enabled device, like turning them into AirTags. By tricking the network into thinking a device is an AirTag, they can turn smartphones, laptops, or IoT devices into homing beacons using their Bluetooth addresses. This exploit allows malicious users t...
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Facebook Profile Lock: How to Lock Your FB Profile on Mobile, Desktop, Benefits, and More
Facebook Profile Lock is a privacy feature that limits access to your posts, photos, and personal details to only your friends. Strangers will only see a reduced version of your profile. You can enable it on mobile or desktop in a few simple steps. If needed, you can unlock your profile anytime to restore previous settings. This guide covers everyt...
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Android 16 Beta 2 Rolls Out to Beta Testers With New Camera Features, Privacy Improvements
Android 16 Beta 2 began rolling out to developers and testers on Thursday. The latest update enhances camera performance with features like hybrid auto-exposure mode and UltraHDR HEIC photos. It also introduces new privacy improvements. The stable version of Android 16 is expected to be released to eligible Google Pixel smartphones in Q2 2025.
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Google to Add New Security Features to Advanced Protection With Android 16
Google’s strongest layer of security for Google accounts and mobile devices, Advanced Protection, will get new features with Android 16. Announced on Tuesday, the new features were showcased during The Android Show: I/O Edition. The Mountain View-based tech giant said that the next iteration of the Android operating system will now bring a device...
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Bluetooth 6.1 Announced With Support for Enhanced Privacy, Better Battery Life
Bluetooth 6.1, the latest standard announced by the Bluetooth SIG, is designed to improve user privacy on compatible devices. Expected to arrive on devices by 2026, the new standard also promises improved power efficiency. Following the Bluetooth SIG's shift to a bi-annual release cycle, the next iteration of Bluetooth is anticipated in the second ...
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Google Announces New Android Security and Privacy Features to Protect Users from Scams and Attacks
Google showcased several new security and privacy features it will release later this year. The announcements were made during The Android Show: I/O Edition on Tuesday, and the company said the new features will protect users from scams, fraud, and theft on Android. The new protections range from security layers while a user is on a call and improv...
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Huawei Announces HarmonyOS 5 Operating System With AI Features for PCs
Huawei on Thursday announced HarmonyOS 5, its first-ever self-developed operating system (OS) for PCs at the HarmonyOS Computer Technology and Ecosystem Communication event in China. It is said to be based on the company’s HarmonyOS Next mobile OS which was announced in October 2024 and has been developed independently of Android. Huawei claims i...
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Nothing Phone 3a Series Update Adds Privacy Space, Support for 4K Recording on Telephoto Cameras
Nothing Phone 3a series was launched in India in March. Both the Nothing Phone 3a and the Phone 3a Pro models are promised to get three years of Android updates and six years of security upgrades. The company has released a software update for both phones in the lineup. It introduces the Privacy Space feature and support for 4K video recording...
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Apple Is Improving Apple Intelligence Features Using Differential Privacy Techniques
Apple is developing new techniques to analyse user data patterns and aggregated insights to improve its artificial intelligence (AI) features. The Cupertino-based tech giant shared these differential privacy techniques on Monday, highlighting that these methods will not breach users’ privacy. Instead, the company is focusing on gathering data suc...
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French Antitrust Regulator Fines Apple 150 Million Euros Over Privacy Tool
Apple was hit with a 150 million euro ($162.42 million)fine by French antitrust regulators on Monday for abusing its dominant position in mobile app advertising on its devices between 2021 and 2023 thanks to a privacy control tool.
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OnePlus 12R, OnePlus Nord 4 and Pad 2 Receive Latest OxygenOS 15 Update With March Security Patch in India
OnePlus is rolling out the latest version of OxygenOS 15 for the OnePlus 12R, OnePlus Nord 4, and the OnePlus Pad 2 in India, the company announced via separate posts on its community forum on Wednesday. It brings more customisation options and improved security measures. It also bundles the March 2025 Android security patch.
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Android 16 Developer Preview 3 Reportedly Enables Screen-Off Fingerprint Unlock on All Pixel Phones
Android 16 Developer Preview 3 (DP3) for Pixel smartphones was released last week. It adds a new feature which makes unlocking the phone with the inbuilt fingerprint sensor more convenient, according to a report. The feature is said to allow Pixel users to use the fingerprint unlock sensor even when the screen is turned off.
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Oppo Announces Gemini Integration Across First-Party Apps, Unveils New AI Features at MWC 2025
Oppo announced several new artificial intelligence (AI) developments on Monday at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona. The company announced that Google’s Gemini will be integrated with its first-party apps, offering greater usability when users access Gemini AI assistant. Additionally, the company also previewed a couple of new AI ...
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Apple Said to Face French Antitrust Fine for Privacy Control Tool
Apple is facing a likely antitrust fine in France over its privacy control tool. Digital advertising and mobile gaming companies including Facebook say it has made it more expensive and difficult for brands to advertise on Apple's platforms.
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Android 16 Beta 2.1 Rolling Out With Fix for Unexpected Reboot, System Stability Improvements
Google on Friday rolled out the Android 16 Beta 2.1 update to developers and beta testers. Initially available on select Google Pixel devices, it is the latest testing version of Google's smartphone operating system and builds upon the release of the Android 16 Beta 2 which was introduced earlier this month. Unlike the previous update which brought...
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Apple's Find My Network Flaw Enables Silent AirTag-Like Tracking of Any Bluetooth Device
Researchers have discovered that hackers can exploit Apple's Find My network to track any Bluetooth-enabled device, like turning them into AirTags. By tricking the network into thinking a device is an AirTag, they can turn smartphones, laptops, or IoT devices into homing beacons using their Bluetooth addresses. This exploit allows malicious users t...
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Facebook Profile Lock: How to Lock Your FB Profile on Mobile, Desktop, Benefits, and More
Facebook Profile Lock is a privacy feature that limits access to your posts, photos, and personal details to only your friends. Strangers will only see a reduced version of your profile. You can enable it on mobile or desktop in a few simple steps. If needed, you can unlock your profile anytime to restore previous settings. This guide covers everyt...
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Android 16 Beta 2 Rolls Out to Beta Testers With New Camera Features, Privacy Improvements
Android 16 Beta 2 began rolling out to developers and testers on Thursday. The latest update enhances camera performance with features like hybrid auto-exposure mode and UltraHDR HEIC photos. It also introduces new privacy improvements. The stable version of Android 16 is expected to be released to eligible Google Pixel smartphones in Q2 2025.
