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You might need Lockdown mode if you are concerned about theft or have confidential files on your Android phone. The feature removes biometric security, which can be fooled with high-quality images or replicas, and uses knowledge-based authentication (KBA) instead. No one can bypass your phone's security unless they know your personal identification number (PIN), password, or pattern. Learn why you should activate the mode for extra security on your device and how it works.

What is Lockdown mode, and why do you need it on Android?

Wear OS 5, based on Android 14, is likely to support Bluetooth LE Audio, boosting battery efficiency for streaming audio. A Bluetooth LE Audio toggle was spotted in the Wear OS 5 Developer Preview, suggesting easy activation for compatible devices. The upcoming Pixel Watch 3, which is expected to debut...

Bluetooth LE Audio could bring better battery life to Wear OS 5 smartwatches

Google has discontinued Play Service updates for Android Lollipop, ending a decade-long support for this OS. Android 13, 12, and 11 are still the most used versions in 2023, accounting for 60% of total users. Modern Android smartphones now receive around seven years of promised security updates, with Google Pixel...

Google puts the final nail in Android Lollipop's coffin

The Google Play Store houses millions of apps and games. You may have multiple browsers, PDF editors, video players, image viewers, music players, and other apps installed on your Android phone that open and run the same type of files. If you are tired of using the stock music player or browser on Android, set and clear default apps and make your Android experience truly yours.

How to set and clear default apps on Android

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Samsung's A-series, S-series, and Note-series devices have several safety measures, like IP68 water and dust resistance, to protect your device from damage and corrosion. These Samsung Galaxy phones have moisture detection sensors to shield the device from short-circuiting. You can't charge your Samsung phone until the system clears the notification. Many have complained about receiving the error even after drying out their phone. Before we go over the troubleshooting tips to clear the Moisture Detected error, let's have a quick word about it.

How to clear the Moisture Detected notification on your Samsung Galaxy phone

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The global economic collapse is adversely affecting relationships. Some zodiac signs are struggling to pick partners who will stand by them when they are financially unstable. The zodiac greatly affects people’s character. However, it isn’t the only thing you should consider when choosing a lover. Select someone who is understanding and you are compatible. This might be time-consuming but it is worth it. Which reliable zodiac signs are ideal to start a long-term relationship with?

4 Zodiac Signs Who Always Stand Up For Their Partner

An in-development 'My Week' feature was enabled in Google Photos by activating hidden flags, giving a first look at the setup process. Judging by screenshots of the onboarding UI, My Week appears to be an Instagram Stories-like feed that will be invite-only for a more intimate audience. Users can create...

Google Photos has an Instagram Stories feature in the works

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful are pretty much unified in their expectations of what will happen between Thomas Forrester (Matthew Atkinson) and Paris Buckingham (Diamond White), who recently announced their engagement.

The Bold and the Beautiful fans believe Thomas will dump Paris for Hope

Google Messages is adding a new feature with lenses or filters similar to Snapchat. The filters seen in development are identical to existing filters in Google Meet, however, Google Messages currently has only nine effects available. It is unclear when the feature will roll out, but functional code for filters...

Google Messages is preparing to borrow this playful Google Meet feature

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The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

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California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

WhatsApp is rumored to be working on a live translation feature, making global communication easier. The chat translations will be completed on-device, ensuring privacy, leveraging Google's Live Translation technology. Users will need to download language packs for translation, and it's currently unknown how many languages will be supported. There are...

WhatsApp could soon add Google Translate directly to your chats

Hackers demanded over $370,000 in ransom from AT&T to delete stolen data and provide proof. Blockchain records show the equivalent value in cryptocurrency (5.7 bitcoin) changed hands, though AT&T hasn't publicly verified that it paid the hacker. Stolen data from AT&T customers included phone numbers, prompting the company to advise...

AT&T paid a king's ransom to a hacker with everyone's call logs, records indicate

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

You can now use Google Wallet on the cover screen of Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Z Flip 6, enabling faster mobile payments access. You'll need to use Samsung's Good Lock MultiStar widget to add the app to the cover screen. Unfortunately, Google Assistant and Gemini support are still...

Galaxy Z Flip cover displays finally support Google Wallet

The OnePlus Watch 2 launched a while ago, but after several updates, is it better than at launch? Is it one of the best Android smartwatches? Find out in Android Police's long-term OnePlus Watch 2 review.

OnePlus Watch 2 long-term review: Is this the best Android watch?

If variety is the spice of life, Android tips the Scoville scale. In a week that saw Samsung unpack cutting-edge phones that bend in ways that would make any other gadget blush, a startup with literally Nothing going for it captured our imagination at nearly a tenth of the price. Meanwhile, the company in the ecosystem's driver's seat just keeps taking left turns, so make sure you're buckled in as we recap the week's biggest headlines.

Google Photos reverse engineers Instagram in this week's top Android headlines

What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

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How to disable absolute Bluetooth volume on your Android phone

Even though you have some of the top wireless earbuds, frequent volume spikes or drops can spoil your audio experience on Android. Your Android phone's absolute...

How to disable absolute Bluetooth volume on your Android phone

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