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SAMSUNG is introducing tough new measures to prevent people from downloading dangerous apps - but not everyone is keen on the idea. The tech giant is preparing a free upgrade for Galaxy smartphones with a number of new features. Samsung's brand new Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Fold 6 will...

Samsung blocks phones from installing certain apps in latest shake-up and users say it’s ‘another annoying hindrance’

Google has a post up on its security blog that is half advertisement and half PSA-style announcement for Android users: go into your settings and turn off the "Allow 2G" toggle. This option, added in Android 12 back in 2021, does exactly what it sounds like: it turns off support for 2G cellular networking. Why would you want to do that? Because attackers are using the insecure 2G protocol to spoof phone numbers and send SMS spam.

Google Sounds Urgent Warning To Kill This Setting On Your Android Phone

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The rise of online instant messaging platforms such as WhatsApp, iMessage, and Facebook Messenger has brought about several improvements and reasons to never look back to using traditional SMS. We take for granted things such as high definition media sharing, voice messaging, or even video calling on most of these platforms — these were all things that weren't possible through text messaging in the early days of cellphones.

Android User Guide: How To Recover Deleted Text Messages

Tom's Guide

Hackers used malware droppers to spread the Mandrake Android spyware via the Google Play Store for years.

This dangerous Android spyware has returned via malicious Play Store apps — delete them right now

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

Fox News

A new malware is targeting Android phones, stealing money from accounts and wiping phones clean by using on-device fraud techniques and other features.

Beware of this new Android malware that empties your bank account, clears your device completely

In 2021 and 2023, Cash App suffered two different data breaches -- one in which a former employee downloaded user transaction reports, and another in which an unauthorized person accessed user account data. A new class action lawsuit alleges that Cash App was negligent in handling these breaches and didn't...

Have you used Cash App in the last 6 years? You might be eligible for $2,500

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

In the past, emails were a godsend in terms of long-distance communication. Unlike snail mail, you could receive long-form content and converse with other people from around the world almost instantaneously, as well as include attachments like media files and documents. While there has been a growing number of instant messaging apps that can fulfill many of these same functions, there are still many individuals and industries that rely on emails for their daily communication, especially in professional settings.

How To Block Emails On The iPhone Mail App

The Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) is available now for $399 in two colorways: Caramel Latte and Scarlet Wave. The phone has a sleek, lovely vegan leather back, extensive stylus capability, and user-friendly software. It includes a stylus, and buyers can get a free pair of Moto Buds+ wireless earbuds for a limited time.

This is the $400 Android phone to beat in 2024 - and it includes a stylus and free earbuds

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A new Android malware currently making the rounds is about as terrifying as any we’ve seen in recent months. Researchers from Cleafy Labs say that they analyzed a previously undiscovered Android remote administration tool (RAT) in May which they later dubbed BingoMod. The goal of the malware is to initiate money transfers on Android devices, but BingoMod has one more trick up its sleeve: It can wipe all your data once it’s done.
BingoMod works similarly to other Android malware families we have covered recently. First, the victim is tricked into installing a malicious app posing as legitimate antivirus software. Following...

Scary Android malware steals your money then wipes your device

Google isn’t planning on hitting the breaks on Gemini anytime soon. After first teasing a number of new extensions during Google I/O 2024, a recent APK teardown from Android Authority has revealed a ton of unannounced, useful new features from Gemini that are soon coming to your Android phone. Gemini is expected to get a variety of new extensions that will allow integration into Google services like Keep, Tasks, and Calendar.

Google Gemini is about to get a lot more useful on your Android phone

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

The Doogee V Max Plus is available for $629 on Amazon. It's an exceptionally rugged phone with a strong case that protects the device from outdoor extremes, with a battery that lasts longer than you might think possible. The V Max Plus forgoes the usual Android App Drawer, the cameras...

The most rugged Android phone I've tested also has a week-long battery life

In June, the home audio company Sonos announced its first pair of over-ear headphones, the Sonos Ace. The Sonos Ace are the culmination of many years of product research and development, and Sonos took direct aim at Sony, Apple, and Bose's premium over-ear headphones. Review: Sonos Ace. I reviewed the...

Sonos just brought TV Audio Swap to more devices. Here's why it's my all-time favorite headphone feature

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On June 27, a pair was spotted roaming hospitals on Alton Parkway , where multiple victims reported their wallets had been stolen, according to the Irvine Police Department . The victims later found fraudulent charges on their bank accounts, including transactions at the Target on Jamboree Rd.

Two suspects stole wallets at Irvine hospitals then used the credit cards at a Target store

Anytime you create a new email account using Google, you get 15GB of storage, which is generous for coming with no price tag. But that 15GB can fill up quickly, especially because that chunk of data storage includes any videos and pictures you download to Google Drive and Google Photos. If your inbox is overflowing with unread newsletters and spammy emails that made it past your filter, you can take action to preserve all your important missives while starting afresh with a new inbox.

Running out of Gmail storage? How to get another 15GB for free

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Is your email inbox overflowing? Maybe you haven't unsubscribed to those newsletters you stopped reading, or you forgot to delete a few spammy emails, and suddenly you've used up the 15GB of storage that comes free with your Gmail account. These days, it doesn't take long to fill up your inbox with thousands of unread messages.

Need More Gmail Storage Space? Regain 15GB Without Losing a Thing

North Carolina State

Town Talks

Biscuitville, a North Carolina-based chain, has been named the No. 1 fast-food breakfast spot in the nation by USA Today's 10Best. This accolade comes after a month-long voting period where people across the country chose their favorite breakfast destinations.

North Carolina-based chain ranks No. 1 in the nation for fast-food breakfast. Here’s why

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This easy email trick will make your inbox clutter vanish - without complex rules or multiple accounts

I've had the same email address for more than two decades. I use it for just about everything I do. That's really convenient, but it also...

This easy email trick will make your inbox clutter vanish - without complex rules or multiple accounts

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