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fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
4 hours ago
Privacy technologies

How Push Notifications Can Betray Your Privacy (and What to Do About It)

Push notifications can reveal personal information, and both Apple and Google have restrictions on sharing this data with law enforcement.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
4 hours ago

Oppo adds new AI features to ColorOS 16 on the Find X9 Ultra

Oppo's ColorOS 16 introduces AI features like Bill Manager, Mind Pilot, Menu Translation, and Email Brief for enhanced user experience.
Digital life
fromPocket-lint
5 hours ago

I turned off YouTube's brain rot and it only took 4 taps

Short-form video content is prevalent, but it negatively impacts attention spans and encourages doom scrolling.
#age-verification
EU data protection
fromWIRED
2 hours ago

Europe's Online Age Verification App Is Here

The European online age verification app ensures anonymous age verification using ID cards or passports, protecting children from harmful content.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
6 hours ago

Age verification is a mess but we're doing it anyway

Age verification methods on the internet are flawed, leading to challenges in effectively preventing underage access to inappropriate content.
EU data protection
fromWIRED
2 hours ago

Europe's Online Age Verification App Is Here

The European online age verification app ensures anonymous age verification using ID cards or passports, protecting children from harmful content.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
6 hours ago

Age verification is a mess but we're doing it anyway

Age verification methods on the internet are flawed, leading to challenges in effectively preventing underage access to inappropriate content.
#android
Gadgets
fromComputerworld
1 week ago

The Android dark mode upgrade you deserve

Android's dark mode lacks contextual intelligence, limiting its usefulness despite the potential of modern device sensors.
Typography
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Android keyboard ditches keys, predicts what you mean

TapType is an invisible Android keyboard designed for users who cannot see the screen, developed by Aaron Hewitt, who is blind.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
1 week ago

Notification Rules could make Android alerts even more flexible

Android is introducing Notification Rules to enhance notification management, allowing users to customize alerts based on apps or contacts.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

Your Android phone just got a powerful anti-theft upgrade - and I'm sighing in relief

Gadgets
fromComputerworld
1 week ago

The Android dark mode upgrade you deserve

Android's dark mode lacks contextual intelligence, limiting its usefulness despite the potential of modern device sensors.
Typography
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Android keyboard ditches keys, predicts what you mean

TapType is an invisible Android keyboard designed for users who cannot see the screen, developed by Aaron Hewitt, who is blind.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
1 week ago

Notification Rules could make Android alerts even more flexible

Android is introducing Notification Rules to enhance notification management, allowing users to customize alerts based on apps or contacts.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

Your Android phone just got a powerful anti-theft upgrade - and I'm sighing in relief

#apple
Apple
fromZDNET
2 days ago

I'm ready for a foldable iPhone, but only if Apple does this right

Apple is rumored to release a foldable iPhone in 2026, requiring significant iOS changes for multitasking capabilities.
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago
Apple

Apple says no one using Lockdown Mode has been hacked with spyware | TechCrunch

Lockdown Mode on Apple devices has not been bypassed by mercenary spyware attacks, affirming its effectiveness against such threats.
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago
Apple

Apple launches AGE CHECKS in UK: iPhone users must scan ID on 18+ apps

Apple has implemented age verification checks in the UK for accessing 18+ apps, requiring users to provide ID or credit card information.
Apple
fromComputerworld
3 days ago

Apple preps for the face race

Apple is testing four designs for smart glasses, aiming for superior aesthetics and performance compared to competitors.
Apple
fromZDNET
2 days ago

I'm ready for a foldable iPhone, but only if Apple does this right

Apple is rumored to release a foldable iPhone in 2026, requiring significant iOS changes for multitasking capabilities.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Apple says no one using Lockdown Mode has been hacked with spyware | TechCrunch

Lockdown Mode on Apple devices has not been bypassed by mercenary spyware attacks, affirming its effectiveness against such threats.
Apple
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Apple launches AGE CHECKS in UK: iPhone users must scan ID on 18+ apps

Apple has implemented age verification checks in the UK for accessing 18+ apps, requiring users to provide ID or credit card information.
fromNature
2 days ago

Researchers: here's how to audit your fragmented digital identity

A search for 'Guo Wei' in ORCID returned 616 profiles, none affiliated with the Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, highlighting the difficulty in verifying academic identities.
Higher education
#facial-recognition
fromEngadget
3 days ago
Privacy professionals

Meta warned by dozens of organizations that facial recognition on its smart glasses would empower predators

Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Meta warned by dozens of organizations that facial recognition on its smart glasses would empower predators

Civil rights organizations urge Meta to abandon facial recognition in smart glasses due to risks of empowering stalkers and predators.
Privacy technologies
fromGadgets 360
8 hours ago

Over 75 Privacy Orgs Urge Meta to Not Develop Facial Recognition Feature

Meta's development of AI-powered facial recognition for smart glasses has sparked privacy concerns, prompting 77 organizations to urge its halt.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
10 hours ago

You can now turn off YouTube Shorts on mobile

YouTube mobile users can now disable Shorts entirely by setting a 0-minutes limit in the app's time management settings.
#meta
fromFuturism
3 days ago
Privacy professionals

Huge Group of Experts Warns Meta That Its Pervert Glasses Will Enable Terrible Crimes

fromWIRED
3 days ago
Privacy technologies

Meta Is Warned That Facial Recognition Glasses Will Arm Sexual Predators

Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Huge Group of Experts Warns Meta That Its Pervert Glasses Will Enable Terrible Crimes

Meta's Ray-Ban AI glasses face backlash for privacy violations and plans for facial recognition technology, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
3 days ago

Meta Is Warned That Facial Recognition Glasses Will Arm Sexual Predators

Over 70 advocacy organizations demand Meta halt face recognition plans for smart glasses due to privacy and safety concerns.
Privacy technologies
fromPetaPixel
8 hours ago

Apple and Google Direct Users to AI 'Nudify' Apps: Report

Apple and Google facilitate access to nudify apps that create deepfake nude images despite policies against nonconsensual sexualized content.
fromEngadget
8 hours ago

Spotify debuts a new UI just for tablets

The updated tablet UI now provides adaptive orientation, switching between portrait and landscape layouts rather than simply resizing the interface when changing how the device is held.
Mobile UX
Apple
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

The heist of iOS 26

Jon Prosser revealed details about unreleased iOS software in a video, claiming certainty about its authenticity and encouraging leaks.
#iphone
Apple
fromTheregister
4 days ago

Apple update turns Czech mate for locked-out iPhone user

A student is locked out of his iPhone due to a missing character on the keyboard after an iOS update.
Wearables
fromMakeUseOf
2 weeks ago

Your phone's Bluetooth is broadcasting more than you think - here's how to limit it

Bluetooth remains active and broadcasts data even when not connected, potentially allowing for tracking without user consent.
Digital life
fromWIRED
4 days ago

The Screenmaxxers Who Spend Every Waking Hour on Their Phones

Excessive screen time raises health concerns, yet some individuals, like Morgan Dreiss, embrace it as a normal part of their lives.
Mobile UX
fromMail Online
3 days ago

iPhone Fold 'dummy model' LEAKS on X

Apple's first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Fold, is expected to launch in September 2026 with a book-style design and dual rear cameras.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

BrowserGate: Claims of LinkedIn 'Spying' Clash With Security Research Findings

LinkedIn allegedly scans users' computers to collect data on browser extensions, raising concerns about corporate espionage.
#nudify-apps
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
14 hours ago

Apple and Google are reportedly pointing users to nudify apps

Apple and Google continue to promote nudify apps despite policies against such content, raising concerns about their enforcement and user safety.
Privacy technologies
fromDigital Trends
12 hours ago

Damning report finds Apple and Google's app stores boosting nudify apps

Apple and Google are promoting harmful nudify apps through their search and advertising systems, despite policies against adult content.
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
14 hours ago

Apple and Google are reportedly pointing users to nudify apps

Apple and Google continue to promote nudify apps despite policies against such content, raising concerns about their enforcement and user safety.
Privacy technologies
fromDigital Trends
12 hours ago

Damning report finds Apple and Google's app stores boosting nudify apps

Apple and Google are promoting harmful nudify apps through their search and advertising systems, despite policies against adult content.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
5 days ago

This iPhone trick lets you use ChatGPT without the privacy risks

Using AI chatbots poses risks to privacy and data security, but Siri can help mask identity when accessing ChatGPT on iPhones.
#identity-verification
#samsung
Mobile UX
fromEsquire
3 weeks ago

Finally, a Phone With a Built-In Privacy Screen

The Galaxy S26 Ultra features a built-in privacy screen and focuses on software and AI improvements rather than significant hardware upgrades.
Mobile UX
fromEsquire
3 weeks ago

Finally, a Phone With a Built-In Privacy Screen

The Galaxy S26 Ultra features a built-in privacy screen and focuses on software and AI improvements rather than significant hardware upgrades.
Apple
fromtechsciencetoday
1 week ago

Next Major iOS Update for iPhone Expected to Bring Crucial Change

iOS 27 will significantly upgrade Siri, enabling multitasking and improved context understanding through modern AI models.
Apple
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Apple issues warning to iPhone users over stealthy attack: Act NOW

Apple has released critical iOS updates to protect against the DarkSword cyberattack method targeting vulnerable devices.
#whatsapp
Privacy technologies
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

WhatsApp New Update Lets You Chat Without Sharing Your Phone Number

WhatsApp is introducing usernames, allowing users to chat without sharing phone numbers, enhancing privacy and user experience.
Privacy technologies
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

WhatsApp New Update Lets You Chat Without Sharing Your Phone Number

WhatsApp is introducing usernames, allowing users to chat without sharing phone numbers, enhancing privacy and user experience.
#privacy-display-technology
Gadgets
fromWIRED
1 month ago

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Makes Me Wish All Phones Had a Privacy Screen

Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra features a built-in Privacy Display that prevents nearby viewers from seeing screen content without reducing brightness or image quality.
fromMail Online
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

Screen snoopers beware! Samsung phone has a built-in Privacy Display

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra features a built-in Privacy Display that blurs the screen from side angles while remaining clear for the user, preventing shoulder surfing and unauthorized viewing of sensitive information.
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

This Galaxy S26 privacy feature stole the show for me at Unpacked - how it works

Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra introduces a Privacy Display filter that protects screens from side viewing while remaining toggleable for intentional sharing.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
1 month ago

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Makes Me Wish All Phones Had a Privacy Screen

Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra features a built-in Privacy Display that prevents nearby viewers from seeing screen content without reducing brightness or image quality.
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

This Galaxy S26 privacy feature stole the show for me at Unpacked - how it works

Privacy technologies
fromTechRepublic
3 days ago

Google Rolls Out End-to-End Encryption to Eligible Gmail Users on Mobile

Gmail now offers end-to-end encryption for mobile devices, enhancing email privacy for eligible Google Workspace users.
fromPopular Science
5 days ago

How to stop your smart TV from tracking you

Smart TVs are capable of tracking user data, including viewing habits and app usage, which can lead to personalized advertising and content recommendations. Users may prefer to limit this tracking to protect their privacy.
Privacy technologies
Gadgets
fromGSMArena.com
1 month ago

We examine the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's Privacy Display

Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra Privacy Display uses a hardware filter that separates pixels into Narrow and Wide types, reducing brightness by half when enabled to prevent viewing from angles.
Wearables
fromZDNET
1 month ago

I turned my Android phone into the perfect bedside clock - here's how

Android phones can be customized as bedside clocks with screen saver features, eliminating the need for traditional alarm clocks and allowing users to check the time without bright displays disrupting sleep.
#android-17
Mobile UX
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

Android 17 Leaks Reveal Major Redesign, AI Features, and Privacy Upgrades

Android 17 is undergoing significant development with a major visual overhaul, expanded Material 3 design system, and frosted glass interface effects expected in the stable release around June 2026.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Android phones are getting more anti-theft features | TechCrunch

Android expands theft-protection: toggle for Failed Authentication Lock, longer lockouts, Identity Check covers all biometric apps, optional Remote Lock challenge, defaults enabled in Brazil.
Apple
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Why I use Apple's and Google's password managers - and don't mind the chaos

Apple and Google offer free, beginner-friendly password managers that securely store passwords across devices, with Apple best for iOS users and Google best for Android or mixed-device environments.
E-Commerce
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

If You Absolutely Must Get Your Kid A Phone, Try One Of These Ultra-Safe Options

BuzzFeed Shopping vets products through service journalism, prioritizes readers over revenue, and provides authentic, inclusive recommendations across price points.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

5 telltale signs that your phone has been compromised (and how to combat them)

Phone hacking can be detected through signs like battery drain, slow performance, unfamiliar logins, and reduced storage space.
Information security
fromGSMArena.com
2 months ago

Google expands Android theft protection features

Android 16 expands theft protection with granular Failed Authentication Lock toggles, broader biometric coverage, longer lockouts, enhanced recovery tools, and default Remote Lock in Brazil.
Privacy technologies
fromGotechtor
3 weeks ago

Apple Built a Powerful iPhone Privacy Tool That Most People Ignore-Here's Why You Should Turn It On Today - Gotechtor

Turning on App Privacy Report on iPhone enhances user control over app permissions and data sharing.
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Phone acting weird? 5 red flags that could point to hackers

Your mobile phone is a treasure trove of personal and confidential information. That's why it's a prime target for hackers who want to compromise or steal your data. Through malicious apps and websites, phishing attacks, and other threats, an attacker can gain control of your device through spyware. But how can you tell if your phone has been hacked or tapped?
Information security
Mobile UX
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Getting your Android phone repaired? Turn on this setting first - and lock down your data

Android Repair Mode is a special diagnostic mode available on Pixel and Samsung phones running Android 14 or later that helps troubleshoot hardware issues without full system access.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

This Android trick lets me access my phone faster - here's how it works

Extend Unlock keeps Android devices unlocked when on-body, near trusted places, or paired devices, replacing Smart Unlock and simplifying access.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 month ago

I tried the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and need the Privacy Display feature on my iPhone ASAP

Samsung's Galaxy S26 series delivers significant design improvements with a slimmer, lighter build and enhanced ergonomics, alongside meaningful AI and display upgrades despite modest camera and battery enhancements.
#android-security
fromThe Hacker News
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

Android 17 Blocks Non-Accessibility Apps from Accessibility API to Prevent Malware Abuse

Google is restricting non-accessibility apps from using Android's accessibility services API in Advanced Protection Mode to prevent malicious data theft.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

3 Android theft protection additions you should absolutely activate

Android devices have built-in security layers and permission systems that prevent unauthorized app access to sensitive data without explicit user approval.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Hacker News
1 month ago

Android 17 Blocks Non-Accessibility Apps from Accessibility API to Prevent Malware Abuse

Google is restricting non-accessibility apps from using Android's accessibility services API in Advanced Protection Mode to prevent malicious data theft.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

3 Android theft protection additions you should absolutely activate

Android devices have built-in security layers and permission systems that prevent unauthorized app access to sensitive data without explicit user approval.
#mobile-privacy
fromPCMAG
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Check Your Phone Now: These 20 Popular Apps Are Killing Your Privacy

fromSlashGear
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

Changing 5 Phone Settings Can Limit The Amount Of Data Apps Collect About You - SlashGear

fromPCMAG
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Check Your Phone Now: These 20 Popular Apps Are Killing Your Privacy

fromSlashGear
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

Changing 5 Phone Settings Can Limit The Amount Of Data Apps Collect About You - SlashGear

Gadgets
fromGSMArena.com
1 month ago

Google is developing face unlocking tech on par with iPhone Face ID for the Pixel 11 family

Google is developing Project Toscana: hidden-sensor face-unlock for Pixel 11 and Chromebooks, reportedly fast like Face ID and effective in low light.
Mobile UX
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Samsung shows off new display tech that adds a privacy screen to apps and notifications | TechCrunch

Samsung introduced a new Black Matrix display technology enabling per-app privacy mode to prevent shoulder surfing, offering flexible alternatives to traditional privacy films with customizable settings.
Gadgets
fromComputerworld
2 months ago

The best Android feature you (probably) aren't using

Android Reading Mode is a system-wide, installable feature that improves phone reading by offering enhanced, integrated reading tools beyond Chrome's reader.
Mobile UX
fromMedium
2 months ago

Bringing buttons back: rethinking how smart your smartphone should be

Physical button-based interfaces are resurging as an antidote to touchscreen doomscrolling, blending nostalgia and analog design with focused, limited-function devices.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

You can unlock this secure SSD with the touch of your smartphone

Portable SSD with NFC tap-to-unlock and 128-bit AES hardware encryption delivers fast, convenient, and durable secure mobile storage for smartphone workflows.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
1 month ago

Samsung demos Galaxy S26 Ultra's privacy display in short video

Galaxy S26 Ultra introduces a per-pixel privacy display that blacks out whole screen or specific areas for side-view protection, with manual or automatic control.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
1 month ago

Galaxy S26 Ultra's Privacy Display feature showcased in leaked hands-on video

Leaked hands-on images and video of the Galaxy S26 Ultra reveal Privacy Display, redesigned S-Pen without Bluetooth, and benchmark scores.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Why the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's biggest upgrade won't be its camera or processor for me

How Samsung achieves this is through pixel-level light control, adjusting its OLED emission so that light only shines toward the user when facing directly at the phone screen. As you pan left and right, the part of the Privacy Display that you can set to block sensitive notifications, 2FA codes, and more fades to black. Notably, the feature wouldn't reduce the phone's overall brightness or color depth, unlike a physical privacy screen protector.
Gadgets
Privacy technologies
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why using facial recognition on your phone could leave you vulnerable

Biometric phone unlocking is convenient but can be compelled by authorities or exploited by others, making passcodes a safer option.
Privacy technologies
fromMail Online
2 months ago

WhatsApp has a new 'LOCKDOWN' mode - here's how you can try it

Strict Account Settings (lockdown mode) restricts attachments, media, calls, group additions, and profile visibility to protect high-risk users from sophisticated cyberattacks.
#smartphone-privacy
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Samsung teases new privacy feature to hide your Galaxy phone screen from onlookers | TechCrunch

Samsung will add a customizable privacy screen to Galaxy phones that blocks onlookers from viewing selected on-screen content, likely debuting on the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
#smart-glasses-detection
fromFuturism
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

New App Detects the Radio Fingerprint of Smart Glasses and Warns You When Someone Is Using Them Nearby

fromFuturism
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

New App Detects the Radio Fingerprint of Smart Glasses and Warns You When Someone Is Using Them Nearby

fromZDNET
2 months ago

Is spyware hiding on your phone? How to find out and remove it - fast

Spyware is one of the top threats to your mobile security and can severely impact your handset's performance if you are unlucky enough to become infected. It is a type of malware that typically lands on your iPhone or Android phone through malicious mobile apps or through phishing links, emails, and messages. While appearing to be a legitimate software package or useful utility, spyware will operate quietly in the background to monitor your movements,
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