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#android-devices

The tech giant will now verify a person's identity on a device using a PIN unlock code, biometrics, or a more sophisticated security dongle.Good news for all the password-haters out there: Google has taken a big step towards making them an afterthought by adding passkeys as a more straightforward and secure way to log into its services.

Several zero-day vulnerabilities patched last year had been exploited by commercial spyware vendors to target Android and iOS devices, according to a report published on Wednesday by Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG).Google's security researchers have detailed the zero-day and n-day vulnerabilities exploited in what they described as two different highly targeted campaigns.

Starting late next month, only Twitter's paid subscribers will be allowed to secure their accounts through its text message-based two-factor authentication method, the California tech giant said, citing abuse by malignant actors.Standard accounts can use either an authentication app or a security key for two-factor authentication after the change takes effect March 20, according to Twitter.

iPhones are usually considered safe and secure when compared to Android devices.However, a new report from CERT-In ( Indian Computer Emergency Response Team) says otherwise.According to the latest advisory issued by the state-owned computer emergency response team, iPhone users are more vulnerable to hacks and cyber attacks.

Four years later, Cynthia Appiah has conquered the sliding track in Igls, Austria, site of her World Cup debut as a bobsleigh pilot.The 32-year-old Canadian Olympian reached the medal podium in women's monobob with a two-run time of one minute 49.42 on Saturday."I've had a love-hate relationship since [2019]," Appiah told Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton, referring to the 14-corner Austrian chute.

iOS has a Battery Health feature that's missing as a native feature on Android to show the device battery's maximum remaining capacity.However, Android 14 could bring that to all Android devices when its final version is released.Former XDA-Developers' EIC Mishaal Rahman has revealed that Google added some new BatteryManager APIs to Android 14 beta.

Google is currently rolling out a patch that fixes the overheating and battery drain issue reported by some users, particularly those using Pixel devices.The update is being rolled out server side and requires no user intervention.The issue was highlighted by reddit users on the Pixel subreddit, most of whom were using the current and previous generation of Pixel phones.

Nothing Tech just announced its Ear (2) wireless earphones.These are the third member of the wireless earbud range from Nothing and they serve as a direct successor to the Nothing Ear (1), which launched back in June 2021.Not much has changed in terms of design between the two models, but the specs department has gained some useful additions.

Samsung Galaxy phones usually are the first to get new features enabled in Microsoft's Phone Link app that connects Android devices with Windows computers.There is a new one called "Recent Websites" that allows you to easily continue your last browsing session from your phone on your Galaxy Book laptop.

Google Wallet on Android is finally getting ready for your digital driver's license and other US state IDs.Google says the feature is rolling out this month, and it will slowly start bringing states online this year.Of course, your state has to be one of the few that actually supports digital IDs.Google says Maryland residents can use the feature right now and that "in the coming months, residents of Arizona, Colorado and Georgia will join them."

The biggest news in tech this week came from Google's annual developer conference on Wednesday.They announced three new devices: The Pixel 7a smartphone, the Pixel Tablet and the Pixel Fold.Discounts on brand new products don't happen often, but both Amazon and Google were quick to bundle Pixel 7a orders with a $50 Amazon gift card, or a free pair of Pixel Buds, respectively - not sales per se, but free stuff is still compelling for anyone already planning on getting a new phone.

Android users looking for a solid pair of wireless headphones should seriously consider Google's Pixel Buds Pro.Now, you can pick them up for the best price we've seen - Wellbots has the buds for $145 when you use the code 55ENGAD at checkout, which is $55 off their regular price.Photo by Billy Steele / Engadget



Google Pixel Buds Pro
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A mobile phone app has been created by eye specialists to encourage children with lazy eye to wear a patch that helps correct the condition and ensure it is being used properly.About one in 50 children are affected by the visual impairment amblyopia, which can usually be treated through patching therapy.

A counselor for the Waukegan school district and coach of the freshman volleyball team was shot and killed Saturday night, according to Waukegan police.Police have not released the woman's name.She was 23 years old, police said.Her identity was to be formally released following the completion of an autopsy Monday, police said.

Google has suspended Chinese shopping app Pinduoduo from its Play store because versions of the software found elsewhere have included malware.Pinduoduo rose to prominence by offering Chinese consumers the chance to buy fresh produce from farmers.Chinese consumers are often very conscious of food quality and the app became a smash hit.

Google could be separating a core component in Android.The Root Certificates may become a separate module to ensure old smartphones and devices running an outdated version of the Android operating system can still reliably connect to the internet.Could Google extend the usable life of millions of devices that are not updated to the latest version of the Android OS?
Root Certificate Modules Could Be Updatable Via The Google Play Store?

Zillow launched a new AI-powered feature called "natural language search" that can now interpret home shoppers' colloquial lingo, much like how they would talk to friends and family.Zillow is the first company to implement such a search engine.This feature is live on the Zillow app for Apple users but is not yet available on Android devices.

A threat actor has control over millions of smartphones distributed worldwide thanks to a piece of malware that has been preinstalled on the devices, Trend Micro warned.It has been known for several years that smartphones, particularly budget devices, may be shipped with shady firmware that can give companies or other entities access to user data.

01/09/2023January 9, 2023 BaFin has yet to ascertain how the malware infects devices, the authority does know that the trojan displays fake websites of regular apps that can then acquire login details and transmit them to cyber criminals.German financial authorities on Monday warned consumers that the malware known as "Godfather" has been attacking some 400 banking and cryptocurrency apps worldwide, "including those of providers within Germany."

As we enter the festive season, its peak trading time for online scammers - but luckily the FBI has waded in, recommending the use of ad blockers to keep safe.In recent public service announcement, the agency warned that fake ads can be put at the top of search results, indistinguishable from the results themselves, and can be very convincing when impersonating legitimate brands.

Google is still preparing for the death of cookies, but now the company is offering a more in-depth look at how automation will take over where cookies left off in regard to targeting ads online.On Tuesday, Google released a new paper about its post-cookie project, explaining how its programmatic ad platform, which is used by publishers and brands to automate online ad targeting, will work once cookies go away at the end of 2024.

Privacy requirements are fundamentally altering the marketing industry with the ad tech landscape the primary front for this change.Apple sounded the starter gun, and where it goes Google must follow.The iPhone manufacturer's iOS restrictions have shredded the mobile marketing orthodoxy with household names including Facebook and Snapchat among its casualties, and now similar changes are coming to Android.

Join us on November 9 to learn how to successfully innovate and achieve efficiency by upskilling and scaling citizen developers at the Low-Code/No-Code Summit.Register here.The FIDO alliance-driven crackdown on passwords and phishing scams has been one of this year's most significant security developments, with vendors including Microsoft, Google and Apple all committing to developing passwordless authentication solutions.

The GameSir T4 Kaleid comes from peripheral maker GameSir, which is no stranger to great gaming accessories, especially when it comes to offering fantastic alternatives to the traditional console controller.In this review, we're looking at their latest launch - the T4 Kaleid.This controller is a beautiful product, but will it be replacing the current pads I use day to day?

The Xencelab Pen Tablet Small may be a small tablet but it comes with all the bells and whistles you can expect from the brand's excellent devices.If you think coming down in size to a small tablet could be a hassle think again, as this drawing tablet performs well, is easily packed away for your travels and comes with everything you need to get started in digital art.

The iPad can do a lot of things.You can use it to watch media, play games, draw and even work.But it seems that a lot of people didn't realise it has another trick built in, and one that could help you our if your phone dies.A tech YouTuber has shared a video pointing out that the iPad can charge an iPhone.

Today is World Password Day, but yesterday was an inflection point that may force a change to next year's event, perhaps we'll call it "World Passwordless Day" or "Password Memorial Day." Google announced at this year's RSA conference that it's now supporting passkeys across accounts on all its major platforms.

Microsoft isn't done riding the ChatGPT wave.In a significant Windows 11 update, Microsoft took the wraps off several new tweaks, including a deeper integration of its next-gen Bing and the ChatGPT-powered features it's made a splash with.There's quite a bit to cover, but here are the highlights you won't want to miss.

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added several Linux and Linux-related flaws to its known exploited vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.The agency added seven new vulnerabilities to its KEV catalog on Friday: Ruckus AP remote code execution (CVE-2023-25717), Red Hat Polkit privilege escalation (CVE-2021-3560), Linux kernel privilege escalations (CVE-2014-0196 and CVE-2010-3904), Jenkins UI information disclosure (CVE-2015-5317), Apache Tomcat remote code execution (CVE-2016-8735), and an Oracle Java SE and JRockit issue (CVE-2016-3427).

While AI was clearly the focus of Google's I/O keynote, the company also unveiled some details about the next version of Android: Android 14. Set to launch later this year, Google revealed a range of new features during the keynote presentation.Let's dive in.Generative AI Wallpapers Are Coming to Android
One of the new features that Google is introducing with Android 14 is the ability to create unique wallpapers using generative AI.

Google has announced a number of key updates to Health Connect, with the platform progressing from beta to Android 14 later this year.The company skipped over the developments during its two-hour I/O keynote on 9 May, but has since confirmed that the health hub will become a core element of all updated Android devices.

Nearly four in 10 (39%) older people are not managing their money online and could therefore be at risk of financial exclusion, according to Age UK.A survey found a high level of support for in-person banking, with three-quarters (75%) of over-65s with a bank account wanting to undertake at least one banking task in person at a bank branch, building society or Post Office.

Apollo, the popular mobile app dedicated to fiction podcasts, announces a major redesign of its platform and the launch of Apollo+, a new subscription service for ad-free listening and access to exclusive content.Available for free on iOS and Android devices, Apollo cuts through the noise of 5 million podcasts, curating a catalog of 9,000+ fiction shows, each categorized by its genre, format, and additional tags.

With each passing new iteration of the iPhone, I feel as if I have less to say about it.That's both natural and actually a good thing for Apple.It's not that it's "boring", it's that it's so ingrained in our lives now that it's second nature in your first hand.It's boring in the same way that looking at yourself in the mirror everyday is boring.

With each passing new iteration of the iPhone, I feel as if I have less to say about it.That's both natural and actually a good thing for Apple.It's not that it's "boring", it's that it's so ingrained in our lives now that it's second nature in your first hand.It's boring in the same way that looking at yourself in the mirror everyday is boring.

The Los Angeles Dodgers were selected for eight national TV broadcasts on Fox or FS1 for the 2023 regular season, beginning with a matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday, April 29.That game will be televised on FS1 at 6:10 p.m. PT.The Dodgers' other FS1 game comes on August 5 at 5:40 p.m. PT against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park, which will also be broadcasted on Fox Deportes.

In today's ExchangeWire news digest: Microsoft prepares its own app store to rival Google and Apple; the UK government bans ministers from using the TikTok app; and Taiwan prepares new legislation to regulate the crypto industry.Microsoft to launch in-house app store
Software giant Microsoft has revealed plans to launch a new app store for games on iPhone and Android devices.

It's lightweight, silent, and about 90% cheaper than the Peloton Row.My most vivid memory of a rowing machine comes from the first-ever Netflix original series, House Of Cards.The rowing machine, kept in President-to-be Frank Underwood's basement, was a symbol of perseverance, of man versus machine.

Simply titled 'The Hub', this slick offering from Holme & Hadfield is an absolute essential for your bedside table or work desk.Crafted from fine walnut wood, The Hub epitomizes class with the way it lets you organize and present all your EDC while decluttering your desk and life.It even comes with dedicated charging docks for your smartphone and earbuds, and a resting spot for your wristwatch.

Name a product that Tesla never thought of making, and out of the blue there it is.That's the case with this new creation by the Elon Musk-owned company, never willing to show the white flag.After the shenanigans of Apple's scrapped AirPower charging mat back in 2017, and a few knock-offs in the local markets, Tesla has decided to offer one of its own.

Smart home security today is mostly about things we can see, from the people approaching our doorsteps to the things that go bump in the dark at night.While that might be the easiest way to identify visible things, it hardly encompasses all the things that could happen inside the house, whether you're there or not.

Razer has just hopped onto the PlayStation 5 hype with an advanced gamepad for high-end gaming targeted towards casual as well as competitive gamers.Dubbed Wolverine V2 Pro, the gaming controller is a worthy addition to the Wolverine console lineup.The premium components and customization options make the controller worth owning but at a demanding value.

The NCAA tournament tips off today with eight teams hanging out in the March Madness lobby to join the formal dance activities.The First Four might be considered by some to be an unnecessary tack-on for an NCAA machine always looking for ways to generate excitement and TV revenue, but the games often feature some of the best basketball of the season.

Selection Sunday is almost here, meaning March Madness is about to hit in full force.The 68-team bracket for the 2023 NCAA men's basketball tournament will be revealed on Sunday at 3 p.m. PDT on CBS.A live stream of the bracket reveal also will be streaming on NCAA.com and the March Madness Live app for iOS and Android devices.

Selection Sunday is almost here, meaning March Madness is about to hit in full force.The 68-team bracket for the 2023 NCAA men's basketball tournament will be revealed on Sunday at 3 p.m. PDT on CBS.A live stream of the bracket reveal also will be streaming on NCAA.com and the March Madness Live app for iOS and Android devices.

Social networks are coming out of the holidays like the rest of us, so it's been fairly quiet on the updates front.But there are still several tidbits you should know about as we move deeper into 2023.Let's get into it.TikTok The clock app is rolling out a new integration with IMDB that will make it easier for users to search for movies and TV shows and see related information from the movie database.

To say that Microsoft misread the market with its Surface Duo and Surface Duo 2 devices would be a definite understatement.Just as devices with folding screens have started to become prevalent, Microsoft went a totally different way by betting on the fact that people would rather have dual flat displays instead.

A report from The Verge confirms that Google is beta testing support for digital identification cards in the Google Wallet app.Apple Wallet currently supports adding ID cards from three states including Maryland, Colorado, and Arizona.A tipster sent in screen shots to The Verge and shared the process required to add a new ID card to the Wallet.

The Matter standard can only simplify the use of smart home devices from various brands if products actually support it.Today, Google has announced that it has enabled Matter support for its Nest and Android devices - you don't even have to download or install any update.That means the Google Home speaker, Google Home Mini, Nest Mini, Nest Audio, Nest Hub (1st and 2nd gen), Nest Hub Max and the new Nest WiFi Pro, can now serve as a hub for Matter that you can use to control your smart home.

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Apple has added new options to the Always On Display (AOD) on the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max with the latest iOS 16.2 Beta 3 release.The iOS 16.2 Beta 3 release brings three checkbox options for AOD with the ability to hide your wallpaper and to disable notifications.iOS 16.2 Beta 3 AOD options  
When the wallpaper option is disabled, the phone will switch to a black screen while in AOD mode.

Google has agreed to a $391.5msettlement with 40 states to resolve an investigation into how the company tracked users' locations, state attorneys general announced on Monday.The states' investigation was sparked by a 2018 Associated Press story, which found that Google continued to track people's location data even after they opted out of such tracking by disabling a feature the company called location history.

Android smartphones have multiple levels of security, but they could be circumvented in certain situations.A security researcher discovered how to bypass the lock screen on an updated Google Pixel smartphone.Although Google quickly acknowledged and issued a patch, it is likely that thousands of Android smartphones from other manufacturers may remain vulnerable.

All Android devices that support 64-bit apps have also supported legacy 32-bit apps.In the Android Developers Blog, Google confirms that the Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are the first Android phones to exclusively support 64-bit apps.Google explains there are a few benefits to dropping support for 32-bit apps.

Nothing announced its second audio product today with the Ear (stick) wireless earphones.These bring а half-in-ear design (i.e.no silicone tips), 12.6 mm drivers and up to 29 hours of battery life with the charging case.The cylindrical case design is inspired by lipstick silhouettes and is yet again transparent to showcase the buds when not in use.