Apple TV app launches for Android with TV+, MLS, and no iTunes content
Five years after Apple TV+ launched, Apple is finally bringing the complete Apple TV app experience to Android users. Starting today, they can watch all …
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Massive location data hack exposed 30M records – here’s how to protect yourself
I’ve been an iPhone user for a long time, and I’m very mindful of who I share my location with or what apps and services …
Epic Games Store to be preinstalled on millions of smartphones as Apple battle continues to pay off
Epic Games’ dreams are about to come true. After suing mostly all major players in the mobile market (aka Apple, Google, and Samsung) for monopoly …
5 encrypted apps you should use while US telcos are under attack
US telecom companies, including AT&T, Verizon, and Lumen, have been the target of massive and seemingly sophisticated spying attacks for several months now. China is …
Emoji reactions from Android users finally show up correctly on iPhones
Apple has taken yet another step in busting down barriers between green and blue bubbles. As spotted by The Verge this week, reactions (called Tapbacks …
Android 16’s early release date is a good sign for the Pixel 10
Google did something unexpected this year when it comes to its Pixel phones and the latest version of Android. The Pixel 9 series came out …
Terrifying Android malware redirects your calls to hackers
Imagine making a phone call to your bank but ending up speaking to a hacker on the other end of the line. That is precisely …
How to use Google’s AI-powered Theft Detection Lock in Android
I’m a big fan of data security in a world where hacks happen constantly, with complex account takeover scams now assisted by AI. It’s not …
Google ordered to open up Android to third-party app stores by judge
On October 7, Judge James Donato issued his final ruling in the Epic Games v. Google lawsuit. As spotted by The Verge, the ruling orders …
AI looked at 1M reviews to find the best smartphones – and I can’t believe the results
It’s that time of the year when you might be on the lookout for a new smartphone. Specifically, you might be considering the iPhone 16, …
Over a million Android TV streaming boxes infected by Vo1d malware
Even if you are an iPhone user, there’s a solid chance you have an Android device somewhere in your house. If the device happens to …
280 fake Android apps used to steal crypto wallets have been unearthed
We have given you plenty of good reasons to avoid downloading suspicious Android apps over the years, but here’s one more. Recently, researchers at McAfee …
Android 15 is coming soon to the Pixel 9, but you can Circle to Search music right now
Google did things differently this year, releasing the Pixel 9 series several weeks before Android 15 was ready. That means early adopters will have Android …
How to use Android’s new earthquake alerts tool
Google on Tuesday announced the expansion of the Android Earthquake Alert System to 50 US states and 6 US territories. The safety feature will send …
Does Android 15 even matter?
When Google unveiled the Pixel 9 series almost two weeks ago, I expected the new phones to ship with Android 15 preloaded. That’s Google’s newest …
Scary Android malware steals your money then wipes your device
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 …
Thousands of Android users installed these 5 infected apps
The Mandrake Android spyware campaign, which was first discovered in 2020, has seemingly made an unwelcome return. In a blog post this week, Kaspersky researchers …
Google suddenly says it will purge the worst Android apps in the Play Store
Starting August 31, 2024, Google Play Store will make it harder for low-quality apps to become available for Android users. In a new support document, …
Pixel 9 might get a feature just like the iPhone 16’s AI Genmoji
Genmoji, the ability to generate custom emojis with the help of AI in iOS 18, will probably be one of the most appreciated features in …
7 new Android features announced: Edit sent RCS messages, emoji maker, more
Google made several big announcements about Android 15 a few weeks ago at I/O 2024, including new Gemini-powered AI experiences coming later this year. But …
Over 5.5 million Android users downloaded more than 90 malicious apps
In the latest reminder that you should always be extra careful about what you download, cloud security company Zscaler revealed this week that its researchers …
Android 15’s private space is something Apple should steal immediately
The opening keynote for Google I/O 2024 was dedicated entirely to AI. Once the main attraction of Google’s developer conference, Android was relegated to a …
Android 15 puts AI front and center: Circle to Search, Gemini assistant, and on-device AI
Google’s I/O 2024 event is underway in California, and artificial intelligence (AI) is, unsurprisingly, the only topic Google will discuss. But that’s not really a …
Android malware posing as a fake Chrome update is stealing banking app logins
Some online scams are more conspicuous than others, but the most insidious can be especially tricky to spot. For instance, last week, cybersecurity firm ThreatFabric …
Teens still overwhelmingly want an iPhone over Android, new survey says
Piper Sandler just released a new version of its biannual Taking Stock With Teens study, which analyzes teenagers’ preferences for various products. The study looks …
12 things about Find My Device on Android that you need to know
Google confirmed a few days ago that its Find My Device network would go live on Android in a few days. The feature would allow …
Sunbird’s iMessage app for Android is back, but is it safe to use now?
After Sunbird shut down its iMessage app for Android due to security issues, the company says the app is now available in beta, as this …
