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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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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

Your Android phone holds many mysteries. If you take the time to explore the menus and settings, you'll uncover them and improve your experience. Also, every Android phone manufacturer adds their own custom features and offers a different skin, which keeps the user interface interesting. We've compiled the top five secret features for you so you don't get lost in your settings menu.

Five Hidden Android Features You Need To Know About

You're no longer limited to a single Google Keep account when using multiple instances on a compatible Android device. Google Keep on Android tablets and foldables now supports using multiple accounts in different app instances. The feature is currently rolling out to Google Workspace accounts, as well as personal ones.

You can now use two Google Keep accounts simultaneously on your Android tablet

Widgets are one of the best ways to customize your smartphone experience, both in terms of style and functionality. If you want to step up your widget game, here are ten of my favorite widgets that I use every single day. 1 OnePlus Weather. One of the most unorthodox widgets...

The 10 Best Android Widgets I Can't Live Without

Microsoft is retiring Basic Auth in favor of Modern Auth in Outlook this year, enhancing security for users. Legacy Windows Mail and Calendar apps will no longer be supported past 2024 either. Use updated browsers like Edge, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Opera to access Outlook on the web post August...

Microsoft is retiring Windows Mail, Calendar, and Outlook's light web version in 2024

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Google wants searching from your phone or tablet to be as smooth and easy as it is on Chrome from your desktop or laptop.

Google Chrome just got huge upgrades on iOS and Android — what you need to know

While new AI features will steal the show at WWDC next week, Apple has a number of other changes planned for iOS 18. This includes new home screen customization options, design changes, and more. Head below for a roundup of some of the non-AI features rumored for iOS 18 this year.

iOS 18: Six new features coming to the iPhone (other than AI)

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The number of relationships and marriages ending because of disloyalty are on the rise. Loyalty plays a key role in strengthening partners’ bond. Yet, some zodiac signs are more loyal than others. They remain committed and faithful to their partners throughout. Loyalty and honesty increases a person’s trust for you.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are The Most Loyal

I often snap screenshots on my smartphone, typically to provide images for the articles I write. Sometimes, I need to capture more of the screen than I can see at once. For example, I may want to capture a scrolling webpage, a long email, or another type of content that can't fit on the phone's screen at one time.

How to take a scrolling screenshot on Android, iOS, and iPadOS

Android VPN users after a free option should take notice of Proton VPN's latest update, especially in the midst of Google's teething troubles with its new Pixel VPN.

Forget VPN by Google, this free Android VPN just got even better

The update will allow you to listen to online articles even if the Chrome app is not open or active. Chrome for Android’s “Listen to this page” feature is likely to soon support background playback. This will mean users can continue listening to online articles, even if...

Chrome for Android to get background playback feature

Got a Galaxy S8 or Galaxy Note 8? You'll be left in the lurch with Samsung Health. Samsung Health no longer supports devices running Android 9 and older, according to an uncovered message. Affected users can still run older versions of the app, but with “limited services and features” and...

There's bad news if you've got an old phone with Samsung Health (APK teardown)

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. The July Android security patch went live this morning for Google’s line-up of Pixel devices and phones. This update follows June’s big Pixel Feature Drop and is expected to be quite minor. In fact, this should mostly just be a bug fixer to take care of any lingering issues from last month’s major quarterly build.

July 2024 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Silvergate Bank, once a cornerstone of the crypto financial world until its collapse in early 2023, defrauded its investors by lying about its anti-money laundering controls and misleading investors about how the fallout from the FTX collapse would affect it, the Securities and Exchange Commission says in a lawsuit. Also named in the suit were the company’s chief executive officer, chief risk officer, and chief financial officer.

Silvergate Bank didn’t adequately monitor $1 trillion in crypto transactions, SEC says

As technology users, we either knowingly or unknowingly hand over our data to large tech companies on a daily basis. In an attempt to get away from the overwatch of Google, I decided to try running a de-Googled phone. This is how it went. Android DIY Open Source Smartphone. Opinion...

CheckMag | De-Googling a phone, is it possible to live without Google on your Android device?

Some folks are reporting being left with bricked Pixel 6, 6 Pro, and 6A phones after they factory reset them. Google is aware of the issue and is investigating, according to a comment from a member of the Pixel support forums’ product expert program. Users in the forum thread,...

Some Pixel 6 owners say factory resets have bricked their phones

Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides are free, web-based alternatives to Microsoft 365 ideal for collaboration. Google Drive offers faster speeds, generous 15GB free space, and advanced image editing tools starting at $2/month. Craft, Todoist, Slack, and Spark are great replacements for Microsoft apps, offering modern features and user-friendly interfaces. Although...

Top 6 alternatives to popular Microsoft apps

Google Keep is one of a long list of note-taking apps we like, and if you’re using it on a “large screen Android device,” it has a new feature for you. Expanding on the ability to open two instances of the app at once, now the platform will let you sign into separate accounts at the same time — no hacks required.

Android tablets and foldables get a new Google Keep trick.

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 44, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, so psyched you found us, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been writing about why I...

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How to create PDFs on Android devices using Google Drive

It hasn’t always been that simple to create a PDF using your phone. Several years ago, when I started handling my mother’s bills, I realized I...

How to create PDFs on Android devices using Google Drive

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