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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

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

Open the Contacts app or visit contacts.google.com. Select Trash (web) or Fix & manage > Trash (app). On Samsung, another way to find deleted numbers is in Settings > Battery and device care > Storage > Contacts. When you see the contact, tap it and then choose Recover. This article...

How to Find Deleted Phone Numbers on Android

[Update: This article was updated to include a comment from a Google Spokesperson about the Android SMS phishing scam.]. There’s a new malware targeting Android devices via SMS phishing. The malware, known as BingoMod, is still in development. However, its potential capabilities range from stealing money to factory resetting the devices of those who allow its installation.

New malware can steal your money and factory reset your Android

Have you ever wondered why some apps can open web pages without switching to a browser? Android System WebView is the answer, and it is behind this seamless integration. Most Android users don’t know about the existence of this system app or how it works on their Android phones.

What Is Android System WebView? How to Enable or Disable it?

There are times when you doze off without warning while watching a YouTube video on your bed or while playing sleep meditation music. YouTube is working on a feature that will prevent your device from continuing the video playback for hours and auto-playing other videos after you doze off. The...

YouTube starts testing a built-in sleep timer for desktop and mobile

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One Dunkin’ Donuts location, known for its familiar aroma of coffee and donuts, found itself temporarily closed after a state inspection uncovered a few issues. Not all Dunkin’ locations are created equal. Take the one at 3745 Pleasant Hill Road in Kissimmee, for instance. This particular branch, despite its efforts to keep customers caffeinated and satisfied, has had its share of mixed reviews.

Florida's donut shop closed due serious violations after state inspection

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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?

Webfleet's Sam Clark and Kevin Brooker set off for their record-breaking voyage at 2 a.m. in the previously mentioned Ford Mach-E (extended-range, 91 kWh). They knew full well that their trip ahead would be perilous, to say the least, considering that the previous record was already set sky-high at 563 miles - almost 200 more than the Mach-E's WLTP range.

Ford Mustang Mach-E covers 570 miles on a single charge, shattering EV range record

If you are looking for a flip phone, then the new Motorola Razr+ 2024 might be worth taking a look at. It is waterproof and super stable. However, it does suffer a little when it comes to its performance. We have summarized our test results for you. Of course, cell...

The Motorola Razr+ 2024 has lots of new features, but it isn't without its weaknesses

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A week after releasing iOS 17.6 beta 4, Apple is nearing its official release with an RC version now available. Unfortunately, this is one of the less exciting updates for the iOS 17 cycle, mainly because all supported iPhones will get iOS 18, which is set to be released later this fall.
For now, attention is turning to the imminent release of Apple Intelligence. Expected to be available in beta for iPhone 15 Pro, Apple is adding several AI features for its devices, including:

Writing Tools: Users can rewrite, proofread, and summarize text nearly everywhere they write, including Mail, Notes, Pages, and third-party apps;
Image Playground: Users can...

iOS 17.6 RC now available with these features

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Maybe 2024 is the year to give that upgrade a miss.

Five reasons to skip iPhone 16 and wait for iPhone 17

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Distraction Control is a new Safari feature in the macOS Sequoia developer beta that makes surfing websites less distracting.

Safari’s Distraction Control is a game changer for web browsing — here's how to enable it right now

There are three new games for Game Pass subscribers until mid-August - including two remakes for fans of retro games and a new release that will be included in Microsoft's gaming subscription directly on release. Microsoft has announced the games that will be added to the Xbox Game Pass by...

Three new games for the Xbox Game Pass, including a brand new title

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

Deal Foldable Smartphone Android Launch Touchscreen. OnePlus just recently announced the OnePlus Open Apex Edition to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the brand's much-acclaimed OnePlus Open foldable smartphone. As part of a launch promo for the Apex Edition, both the regular OnePlus Open and the OnePlus Open Apex Edition are discounted via the official OnePlus store.

Deal | OnePlus Open sale slashes $300 off all versions of the foldable smartphone as free $179.99 OnePlus Buds Pro 2 sweeten the deal

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Chicago Food King

Living in the area of Wood Dale, I am always on the hunt to try somewhere local and support them. I remember trying Elio Pizza several years ago and I was not really impressed with the food. However, my biggest complaint was the atmosphere created by the employees. My first interaction felt very cliquey, with preferential treatment given to people they knew instead of new customers.

This Popular Italian Restaurant in Addison has lost my business for good—no more Chances.

Android Google Pixel Smartphone Smartwatch Software. Google will launch a slew of new Pixel devices next week, having already introduced its Chromecast replacement and a new Nest Learning Thermostat yesterday. For now, the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL are expected to arrive alongside a smaller Pixel 9 Pro, as well as a successor to last year's Pixel Fold called the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Moreover, Google's August 13 event should be the first official time that a new pair of Pixel Buds Pro earbuds are shown, as well as two Pixel Watch 2 (curr. $329.99 on Amazon) successors.

New updates rolling out to Google Pixel smartphones and smartwatches running Android 14

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Apple is adding a new feature intended to hide the “distracting” parts of websites.The feature, called “Distraction Control”, allows people to hide the content that covers up web pages as they move around the internet.It is aimed at removing the email sign-up pages that often show up on websites, for instance, and can also be used on the cookie and GDPR pop-ups that are now required across much of the web. If users block one of those important pop-ups before they choose their settings, it will be as if they have just dismissed the pop-up, Apple said.The new feature will...

Apple releases new Safari feature to hide ‘distracting’ parts of the web

Android is a remarkably powerful, innovative mobile operating system that frequently leapfrogs Apple’s iOS in new technology support. That state-of-the-art functionality makes for a complex, sprawling operating system. At the surface level, the interface is simple enough for casual users who just want to text, make calls, and use Android apps, but hidden a layer or two deep in the interface are power-user-friendly settings and tools. You just need to know where to look.

24 Android Tips and Tricks for Getting the Most From Your Phone

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Apple's Safari gains 'Distraction Control' to streamline browsing

In the latest developer beta for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia, Apple has introduced an intriguing feature for Safari known as ‘Distraction Control’. This...

Apple's Safari gains 'Distraction Control' to streamline browsing

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