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Samsung is set to issue an 'early' security upgrade earlier that patches a "critical" cyber flaw that has been exploited by hackers. The vulnerability is such a risk that the US government raised red flags about it last month among federal staff. The August 2024 security patch fixes a “critical”...

Millions of Samsung phone owners to receive ‘early’ upgrade next month after Google finds ‘critical’ Android threat

A SAMSUNG security update that fixes nearly 60 cyber flaws has been rolled out to even more Android devices. It is now available on 20 Galaxy phones, and several tablets. The July 2024 security patch, dubbed One UI 6.1.1, several backdoor routes that hackers can use to steal people’s data. It fixes 58 vulnerabilities, including […]

Samsung reveals latest Android phone to receive free upgrade this month – see full list of eligible handsets

You're browsing the web on your iPhone, reading about the latest iPhone 16 rumors when you notice that things look a little off. Images are misshapen, some information is missing. You might be wondering what's going on. Instead, you should be asking: When was the last time you cleared your...

When Was the Last Time You Cleared Your iPhone Cache?

Android Police

Malware has been the bane of everyone's online existence, because it serves as the easiest back-door entry for perpetrators of cybercrime and thievery. Google is usually on its toes, keeping the Play Store free of nefarious apps and ensuring prompt delivery of Android security patches, but some attackers manage to stay ahead of the curve and still steal money or personal information from victims. One such malware was recently caught in the wild targeting Android devices, stealing all financial data on them, and then wiping them clean.

A new Android malware is emptying bank accounts and wiping devices

Taking a screenshot on your Android phone is a quick and easy way to save what’s on your screen. Whether you want to remember a recipe, show a friend an error message, or keep a record of something important, knowing how to take a screenshot is very useful. This guide will walk you through the different methods to capture your screen on various Android devices, edit and share your screenshots, and even troubleshoot common issues.

How To Screenshot On Android

MORE smartphones have started receiving an important Android update from Samsung. The tech firm is rolling out some crucial security repairs this month. Samsung regularly pushes out new software to address any recently discovered flaws or stability issues. So don’t expect any fancy features to arrive with this latest update. Instead, it addresses 50 security […]

Samsung rolls out important free Galaxy upgrade to more phones with a ‘crucial security update’ – see the full list

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In a world of constant connection, many people mistake being reachable to being available. However, this isn't always the case, and being able to opt out of certain conversations is important for your personal safety and security, as not everyone hoping to call or text you has good intentions. In some cases, it can be a scammer that is looking to take advantage of you. In others, it could be someone in your life that you have cut off for one reason or another.

How To See Blocked Numbers On iPhone

Starting next month, Google will require apps on the Play Store to provide a “stable, engaging, responsive user experience.” If they don’t, the company plans to eventually remove those apps from the store. This policy is part of Google’s latest spam policy update and is designed to...

Google is getting ready to remove lots of Android apps from the Play Store

The Oukitel C50 is available for purchase now, with specs that make it well worth its $200 price tag. With more than enough horsepower, this $200 Android phone performs like a device twice its price. The lack of an App Drawer (by default) was off-putting, but that can be overcome...

One of the best budget Android phones I've tested is not made by Samsung or OnePlus

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

Although there was a time when a 6.8-inch smartphone would have been considered absurdly massive and unwieldy — a category of products we once affectionately called “phablets” — larger phones have become mainstream. These days, even the best small phones have at least 6-inch screens, and many of the best Android phones easily land in the 6.7-inch territory.

Best big phones in 2024

The update is now rolling out to some previous generation devices, including the Samsung Galaxy S22 series and the Note 20. The Samsung Galaxy S22 series and the Galaxy Note 20 are now receiving the August security update. Of the 50 fixes listed in the Samsung changelog, most are high-priority,...

Samsung expands key August security patch to older Galaxy phones

After buying a new Samsung phone, your first step is probably to delete unnecessary preinstalled apps. Bloatware on Samsung phones is frustrating, whether Samsung or your carrier is responsible for it, but we may have to deal with fewer preinstalled apps in the future. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6...

8 unnecessary apps Samsung should stop pre-installing

Business Insider

Apple is reportedly planning a thinner model in the iPhone 17 lineup, and it's exactly what it needs to convince people to upgrade.

Apple's rumored iPhone 'Air' sounds like a smart idea

Personally identifiable information, also known by the acronym of PII, is any information that can identify you as being, well, you. As a result, it’s a valuable resource for data brokers and anybody else that makes their money selling data to marketers. Here's what you can do to protect your PII.

What Is Personally Identifiable Information and How Do You Protect It?

Back in the day, I used to loathe the custom skins and apps that Android phone makers added to their phones. Android's vendor-neutral default apps have since been replaced by Google apps, and the tech giant has used its dominance to fill our Android devices with far more pre-installed software than any other company.

Google Is Now the Biggest Maker of Android Bloatware

Spacing After (Instead of Pressing Enter Twice) Multilevel Lists (Instead of Manual Numbering) Page Breaks (Instead of Pressing Enter Repeatedly) Automatic Table of Contents (Instead of Typing Them Manually) Image Captions (Instead of Adding Text under Images) Use Preset Table Formatting (Instead of Formatting Them Manually) Being an academic proofreader...

6 Ways to Improve Your Microsoft Word Formatting

If there’s one thing even better than being able to control your smart home using voice commands, it’s not needing to control your smart home at all. This is possible when you configure smart home devices to make things happen automatically. Let me walk you through the automations I use to make my life easier.

These Smart Home Automations Make My Life Easier

Samsung recently rolled out One UI 6.1.1, the latest version of its in-house user interface, for the new Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6 foldable phones. As it turns out, there's a new feature that was recently discovered, but not officially mentioned, by Samsung, and it should make it easier for owners of those phones to stream apps to Windows PCs.

Samsung's latest One UI update should make streaming phone apps to Windows PCs easier

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IPhone users have been urged to install the latest software update to their phones. Apple has put out iOS 17.6.1 in order to fix an issue relating to iCloud, with the tech giant explaining the new version of the software contains some important bug fixes due to a problem “that prevents enabling or disabling Apple’s Advanced Data Protection feature.”

Apple issues new update for iPhone

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Samsung Messages Is Dead, and That’s Not Good for Android

Samsung Messages has long been the text messaging app that comes on Samsung phones. Now, it's gone in favor of Google Messages. While Google Messages may...

Samsung Messages Is Dead, and That’s Not Good for Android

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