Android Auto and CarPlay: A Fierce Battle for Dominance
TL;DR: Android Auto and CarPlay face challenges as carmakers develop in-house software. Google's Android Automotive gains traction, while Apple's CarPlay…
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Pixel Owners Urged to Update Phones Immediately
TL;DR: Google released an Android 14 security update for Pixel devices, fixing critical vulnerabilities that allow malware to control phones.…
Scammers Trick Android Users with Fake Antivirus Apps, Draining Bank Accounts
TL;DR: Android users in Finland are being tricked into installing a fake McAfee antivirus app that can drain their bank…
Samsung Kicks Off Android 15-Based One UI 7 Testing on Galaxy S24 Ultra
TL;DR: Samsung has begun testing its upcoming One UI 7 software, based on Android 15, on the Galaxy S24 Ultra…
Android 14 May Security Patch Rolls Out for Pixel Devices
TL;DR: Android 14 May security patch rolls out for Pixel devices, fixing vulnerabilities and improving Bluetooth and camera performance on…
Google’s Handy Circle to Search Feature Comes to iPhone
TL;DR: Google's Circle to Search-like feature, Search Your Screenshot, is now available on iPhones. It lets users visually search objects…
A New iPhone Shortcut Copies Android’s Best New Feature
TLDR: New iOS shortcut replicates Android's Circle to Search feature using Back Tap, allowing iPhone users to quickly scan screenshots…
Smartphones: A Privacy Nightmare in 8 Ways
TLDR: Smartphones pose privacy risks through geo-tracking, malicious apps, Wi-Fi tracking, limited antivirus software, camera and microphone eavesdropping, lack of…
Top 9 Mobile Security Threats and How to Avoid Them
TLDR: If your Android or iOS device is compromised, run a malware scan, delete suspicious apps, revisit permissions, avoid public…
Microsoft Uncovers Dangerous Android Vulnerability: Dirty Stream
TLDR: Microsoft uncovers critical Android vulnerability "Dirty Stream," allowing malicious apps to hijack legitimate ones. Over 4 billion installations were…