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Android app secretly records users every 15 mins, was listed for a year before going rogue
A popular Android app was found to be recording its users without their consent at an internal of 15 minutes. The app was one of the most popular voice recording apps on Android. The malware had laid dormant for over a year since it was uploaded to Google Play Store.
Montana bans TikTok: But can the US state enforce the law?
Montana governor Greg Gianforte signed into law a first-of-its-kind bill that completely forbids using TikTok. The move comes after debate escalated over the impact and security of the popular Chinese video app. It is slated to go into effect on 1 January 2024 and a legal challenge is anticipated
Google Antitrust Case: Android phones in India only need to pre-load Google Play Store, shows leaked terms
Thanks to Google’s antitrust ruling by the CCI, the Android operating system will see a massive change in how it presents itself to audiences, show leaked terms. From now on, users will be able to select and install their own default apps.
What is BharOS, the new mobile operating system made in India that wants to take on Android?
Developed by IIT Madras-incubated startup called JandKops, BharOS or BharatOS is a safer and more privacy-oriented, AOSP-based mobile operating system that plans to take on Android and iOS in India
Twitter revokes blue ticks for Taliban leaders after widespread online row
The purchase of Twitter blue ticks by Taliban officials had sparked a major controversy with a host of users voicing their concerns on the micro-blogging social media platform
Google is worried that Android growth in India will suffer majorly because of antitrust order
Google told the Supreme Court of India that the CCI’s antitrust order is overbearing, and will force Google to make far-reaching changes to the Android mobile platform which has been in place for the last 14-15 years.
Explained: What is WhatsApp's ‘undo delete for me’ feature? How to use it?
WhatsApp’s ‘undo delete for me’ feature lets users delete a message for themselves and for others in a five-second time frame. It is available in all updated versions of WhatsApp in iOS and Android
This trick will help you use same WhatsApp account on multiple devices; step-by-step process here
WhatsApp Web allows you to multi-login to your WhatsApp account and is compatible with tablets, Android phones, and iPhones.
Google is sneakily cutting off support for older phones on Android Auto by forcing an update
Users with older Android phones are unable to use Android Auto. As a result, they are forced to get new devices or update their devices. This is forcing some users of getting into a buggy release.
Explained: Why Apple will discontinue its Lightning charger in Europe
The European Union has adopted a law making USB-C connectors mandatory for mobile phones and most electronic devices. EU claims the reform will save 11,000 tonnes of e-waste, while Apple has previously warned the move would hurt innovation
Dynamic Island: Want to use this cool feature on your Android device? Here's what you can try
A free app called dynamicSpot from the Google Play Store can provide any Android phone with the Dynamic Island feature.
Want to get Google Play Store on your Windows 11 system? Check step-by-step guide here
Go to GitHub and create an account. Then, head over to the LSPosed MagiskOnWSA page.
Want to transfer your data to new iPhone 14 without losing anything? Follow these steps
Even if you now use an Android phone, you have the choice to transfer everything to the new iPhone 14.
You can use Street View on Google Maps for better navigation; check process here
Along with providing a virtual 360-degree perspective of the cities covered by Google Street View, the app also allows users to navigate and receive real-time traffic information.
7 ‘revolutionary’ features of the iPhone 14 & iOS16 that were already present in Android devices
Some of the new ‘groundbreaking’ and 'revolutionary' features that Apple has introduced with the iPhone 14 series and iOS 16 have been there in Android for years. However, Apple sure did a better job of implementing them..
Twitter is testing a ‘share to WhatsApp’ function in India, special button appears for some users
Twitter’s ‘share to WhatsApp’ function is available only to some users on Android. iOS support will come later if the pilot programme passes.
What is SharkBot malware and how to protect yourself against it?
The malware would even manage to steal the two-factor authentication key on the apps it targeted and was found to have downloaded over 100,000 times.
EU plans to get Android smartphone makers to commit to 5 years of regular and timely updates
The EU is working on a law that would make smartphone makers provide at least three years of major updates and five years of security patches on all Android devices.
Android 14 devices all set to get support for satellite connectivity
Just like Apple's upcoming iPhones, future Android devices that ship with Android 14 will support satellite connectivity. The feature will be rolled out by the end of 2023
Tips and Tricks: How to restore WhatsApp chats
Accidentally deleted your chats or installing WhatsApp on a new phone? There are ways that you can restore all your chats.