The Guardian

Tech firm earlier committed to storing less data about individuals in response to privacy concerns

Google to start permanently deleting users’ location history

The new issue seems to affect Pixel 6, Pixel 7, and Pixel 8 series devices. Pixel users are experiencing an issue with the Spotify app that triggers a boot loop on playing a song. Users report being able to recover their devices by performing a force restart. The issue appears...

Some Google Pixel users are facing boot loops when trying to use Spotify

LONDON -- European Union regulators accused social media company Meta Platforms on Monday of breaching the bloc's new digital competition rulebook by forcing Facebook and Instagram users to choose between seeing ads or paying to avoid them. Meta began giving European users the option in November of paying for ad-free...

European Union accuses Facebook owner Meta of breaking digital rules with paid ad-free option

The European Union said Monday that Meta’s “pay or consent” advertising model violates its new digital competition law, which both Apple and Microsoft have also been nailed for. Suggested Reading. The EU said Meta’s policy “forces users to consent to the combination of their personal data and...

First Apple and Microsoft. Now Meta is in Europe's antitrust hot seat

Going incognito on the current stable version of the Google app is a bit lengthy. You need to tap on your profile picture and then tap on the "New Chrome Incognito tab" button to go ahead with your private browsing session. However, it seems like Google could make it easier...

Going incognito on the Google app may become easier in the future

Zscaler identifies 90+ malicious apps on Google Play that were downloaded over 5.5 million times. Many pose as PDF or QR code readers and install data-stealing malware once you update them. More than 90 different Android apps available on Google Play have been found to contain malware, according to cloud...

Be Careful: These Android Apps Are Installing Malware, Stealing Your Data

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Apple is known for its beefed-up security measures and for being the number one platform for NOT allowing practices like jailbreaking and other acts of “creativity” when it comes to accessing apps. If an app is offered on Apple’s App Store, the assum...

4 ‘Dangerous’ iPhone Apps Security Experts Want You To Delete ASAP Because They Make Your Data Vulnerable To Hackers: Facebook & More

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Android phone owners could be entitled to a payment from Google’s $700 million lawsuit payout.
In recent years, the tech company has been forced to shell out millions of dollars in lawsuits pertaining to privacy on its Chrome browser and antitrust in relation to its Android app store.
Lawsuits have been launched by the US Department of Justice, as well as several other US states, all of which accused Google of abuses of power over the access customers have to apps on devices that use its Android operating system.
According to Forbes, the abuse of power related to the 15 to 30 per...

You could get a cut of Google's $700 million lawsuit payout if you own an Android

The US Sun

BRITS and Americans have been warned of a vicious banking attack targeting Android users. Dubbed “Medusa”, the campaign allows cyber thieves to raid accounts using sneaky tactics without the phone’s owner realising. Medusa has been around for sometime but experts have detected a new variant of it. First uncovered in July 2020, the malware – […]

Android owners warned of ‘Medusa’ attack that raids bank accounts targeting UK and US users – look out for 3 danger apps

THE National Security Agency has shared tips for staying safe on your phone – and they apply to iPhone and Android users across the globe. The NSA’s Mobile Device Best Practices report includes many tips and tricks to protect against cyberattacks, but one in particular stands out. The agency recommends powering your phone off and […]

Every Android and iPhone user warned to turn cell off once a week to stop eerie attack as NSA warns ‘threats increasing’

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Google is the most powerful company in the world, but many people are only just learning what the name actually stands for - and it's not what you think

People are only just realizing what Google actually stands for after 26 years

SAMSUNG is plotting a clever trick to help smartphone users keep nosy friends and family out of their apps. And some onlookers believe Apple's recent iOS 18 announcement may have spurred on the new feature. Samsung's Android devices already have a load of privacy protecting features such as the secure...

‘It’s about time’ Samsung phone owners yell as users spot secret button that locks sensitive apps and stops snooping

The Independent

The US National Security Agency has issued advice to smartphone owners to prevent their devices from being hacked and their personal details and money stolen.The government agency’s Mobile Device Best Practices report is aimed at the billions of people around the world who use either an Android or an iOS smartphone, who are all exposed to a variety of cyber risks like spear-phishing attacks and zero-click exploits.Smartphone users can protect themselves against many of these hacks by simply turning their phones off and on again, according to the NSA’s guidance.“Threats to mobile devices are more prevalent and increasing in scope...

Spy agency issues urgent warning to billions of smartphone users to avoid being spied on

Tubi, a free TV and movie streaming service in the US and Canada, has announced its expansion to the UK. In the coming weeks, UK viewers will be able to access the service on TV platforms, iOS, Android, and the Web. The company said it has built momentum in the US with nearly 80 million monthly active users and now believes the time is right to expand.

Free streaming service Tubi coming to the UK on TV, iOS, Android, and web

On Tuesday, Yieldstreet spokesperson Clare Burrows confirmed to TechCrunch that “some Yieldstreet customer information may have been impacted” as a consequence of the Evolve breach. “We have communicated this to all potentially affected customers and continue to follow best practices regarding third-party cybersecurity incidents,” Burrows said in an...

Yieldstreet says some of its customers were affected by the Evolve Bank data breach

Amazon Prime Day 2024 is coming soon, so you still have time to sign up for a free trial of Prime before the shopping event begins. However, in typical Amazon fashion, we’re already starting to see early Prime Day deals pop up. The online retailer has gotten into the habit of teasing early Prime Day deals leading up to the big event, with most of them being available exclusively to Prime members. However, there are always some good tech deals on Amazon available to everyone at the same time. We’ve collected the best early Prime Day deals here so you don’t have to go searching for them. We’ll be updating this post regularly, so check back to see the latest discounts.

Prime Day 2024 early deals: The best savings we could find before Amazon's July event

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The hunt for value can be exhausting but also weirdly inspiring, a reminder of the greatness that's often buried under the flood of shiny new things. Unlike happy hour cocktails or clearance finds, however, TV savings can be counted in minutes. How many did I actually spend watching The Boys or Fallout — both prestige shows, and both now available on Amazon's free, ad-supported streamer Freevee — versus sitting through commercials?

Free Streaming Apps Have Gotten Shockingly Good

This approach is pretty appealing when contrasted with the current social media landscape, where you’ve got a handful of big players who largely don’t talk to each other, unless they’re owned by the same company. People might take screenshots and post content from one platform to another, but the world of Facebook largely is walled off from Twitter, which is walled off from TikTok.

TechCrunch Minute: A beginner’s guide to the fediverse

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Apple AirTags are used to help people keep track of and find lost items like keys, wallets, purses, book sacks, and more. Unfortunately this technology has been and is being misused in some cases to track people. However, there are a few ways and apps available that can help you...

How Android or iPhone Users Can Detect Being Tracked by an AirTag

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Motorola debuted the new "Moto Tag" Bluetooth tracker, available for Google's Find My Device network.

The new Moto Tag joins Google's Find My Device as a do-it-all tracker for $29.99

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Spotify tests emergency alerts in Sweden

The company confirmed to TechCrunch it’s testing such a system, but didn’t explain why it would be interested in providing this kind of service to its...

Spotify tests emergency alerts in Sweden

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