Your Android phone's web browser picks up a lot of files, images and data from the websites that you visit, and a lot of that does not need to be on your phone. Whether you're using Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Samsung Internet, this data stored in your cookies and cache can be helpful in some cases. It's what lets you quickly load websites you frequently access and keeps you logged into accounts you have. That's nice, but there's plenty of information in the cookies and cache of your browser that isn't necessary and could even be a privacy risk.

Your Android Phone's Web Browser Has Junk Files You Can Delete Now

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With the amount of on-the-ground and satellite data it has amassed along with its ability to give real-time traffic updates, Google Maps is heralded as one of the best navigation apps, especially for people who drive. The app is full of useful travel-related features, such as the ability to save map areas offline to use when you have limited to no internet connectivity, or to add multiple destination stops in a single trip. You can even rig Google Maps to prioritize route suggestions that are fuel efficient when they're available.

7 Cool Uses For Google Maps That Have Nothing To Do With Navigation

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The Pixel Fold silently disappeared from Google's online store following the Pixel 9 Pro Fold launch. Google says it will resume selling the Pixel Fold on or after the Pixel 9 Pro Fold's launch on September 4. The original Pixel Fold should get a price cut to ensure its price...

Google says it hasn't given up on the original Pixel Fold just yet

Google debuted new anti-theft features at I/O, including theft detection, offline lock, and remote lock in Android 15. Brazil is the first to test the theft detection lock due to high smartphone theft rates there. The theft detection lock activates if the phone senses it's being stolen, while remote lock...

Android's new Theft Detection Lock is here to protect your phone from snatch and grabs

A sophisticated disinformation effort has employed Microsoft Azure and Google Search services to propagate malware and false narratives. According to Bleeping Computer, the operation uses numerous Azure and OVH cloud subdomains and manipulates Google Search notifications to lead users to harmful websites. Manipulated Search Results Trigger Notifications. Android users have...

Malware Spread via Google Search and Microsoft Azure Targets Public Figures

Web: Account icon > Settings & Privacy > Settings > Audience and visibility > Posts. Turn off Allow comment summaries. Mobile: Menu > Settings & Privacy > Settings > Audience and visibility > Posts. Turn off Allow comment summaries. Meta AI is on by default in the Facebook app. Turning...

How to Turn Off Meta AI on Facebook

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CYBERSECURITY experts have uncovered a mobile spyware application targeting Android smartphones. The malware hides itself on the home screen and operates stealthily in the background, managing to “steal” confidential data and monitor user activity. The rise of smartphones has also led to a rise in hackers, who, in turn, create apps designed to steal sensitive […]

Terrifying Android ‘spy app’ hides itself on your phone and records screen as experts reveal list of rules to stay safe

9to5Google and Android Central point out that after Google announced its new Pixel 9 lineup with the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, its store listing for the original foldable Pixel phone went away. However, Android Central has heard from Google that it will return after the Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s launch,...

The original Pixel Fold has disappeared from the Google Store, but it’s coming back.

Microsoft Edge is Windows 11's default browser, a significant upgrade from its predecessor, Internet Explorer. I use it daily for work and personal browsing, and I can't see that changing anytime soon. What's more, Microsoft Edge continues to improve, with new features and security protections. According to Statistica, Microsoft Edge...

9 Reasons I Use Microsoft Edge (And Why You Should Too)

Google unleashed the much-anticipated August 2024 core update Thursday morning. Less than 24 hours later, Google Search confirmed a ranking bug, which is still ongoing. This means Google Search is volatile right now. And many SEOs and publishers have been documenting some of what they’ve seen since the August core update rollout started.

Google August 2024 core update: What we’re seeing so far

Turn the trudge that is debloating your phone into a Canta. Modern Android phones arrive with a dizzying number of apps you’ll likely never use. In some cases, phones sold in other regions include country-specific apps you definitely don’t need. In these cases, uninstalling them, freeing up space, and unloading resources on your device is preferable. However, there are some apps that you cannot remove from your phone as a normal user — you will need elevated privileges.

Here's how I easily debloated my Android phone

The latest Pixel Camera update adds an option to enable Astrophotography mode manually. You can set the Astrophotography mode duration to as long as four minutes. Sideload the latest Pixel Camera release to get access to manual Astrophotography mode right away. Google's Pixel Camera app strikes a great balance between...

You can finally enable Astrophotography mode manually on your Pixel phone

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Google isn’t planning on hitting the breaks on Gemini anytime soon. After first teasing a number of new extensions during Google I/O 2024, a recent APK teardown from Android Authority has revealed a ton of unannounced, useful new features from Gemini that are soon coming to your Android phone. Gemini is expected to get a variety of new extensions that will allow integration into Google services like Keep, Tasks, and Calendar.

Google Gemini is about to get a lot more useful on your Android phone

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Google Chrome's switch to Manifest V3 extensions is already underway, affecting ad-blocking add-ons. Redesigned extension management page in Chrome allows users to find alternatives or temporarily keep disabled extensions. Chrome Canary now displays red text explaining why extensions were disabled, as changes roll out to stable Chrome soon. Google Chrome...

Google Chrome makes it easier to deal with your dying extensions

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Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

Microsoft has issued a small update for its browser in the Stable Channel. Microsoft Edge 127 has been updated to version 127.0.2651.105 with two important changes. One is to fix browser crashes when uploading documents on certain websites (the browser would crash with the error code STATUS_BREAKPOINT), and another is to patch a Microsoft Edge-specific vulnerability under CVE-2024-43472.

Microsoft fixes Edge crashes when uploading documents

Google unveiled the Pixel 9 series, Pixel Watch 3 series, and Pixel Buds 2 Pro at the Made by Google event, with Gemini stealing the spotlight. Gemini is the default AI assistant on the Pixel 9 series, promising smarter, more intuitive AI interaction tailored to users' needs. Google plans to...

The Google Assistant era is over

For many, the name Google is synonymous with search — even though the company is trying its best to convince us that it's an AI company now. Despite all the new AI features and even integrating AI into its search engine, search has always been Google’s main way of attracting users. However, it seems one way to draw users to search — using the search tab on its Android app — might be going away soon.

The Google app for Android might ditch its dedicated search button

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AI Overviews in Google Search don't care if you're signed in or out anymore

Google’s AI Overviews are sticking around, whether you like it or not. These AI-generated summaries now pop up at the top of your search results and...

AI Overviews in Google Search don't care if you're signed in or out anymore

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