Google dials in Play Store security, but is that enough? AFP via Getty Images Google has a serious problem. It designed Android not-iPhone: more user choice, more user flexibility. A big part of that choice was to open up devices to third-party app stores. But this turned out to be a boon for bad actors … Read more
New warning as more than 2 billion app installations are classified as high risk AFP via Getty Images Despite Google’s best efforts, including apparently groundbreaking plans for Android 15, it seems like the warnings just won’t go away. Less than a fortnight after an alarming report on the state of Play Store malware made headlines, … Read more
Google’s controversial location tracking is finally coming to an end Getty There’s a constant balancing act taking place on the smartphones that rule our lives: privacy versus convenience. On the one hand, we can’t get enough of the easy lifestyle hacks that make everything so much easier than in the past; on the other hand, … Read more
Samsung’s latest security update is here, but there’s a serious problem Future publication via Getty Images Updated June 6 with new reports on Samsung vs. Apple support. Samsung has just released details about the June software update for its flagship devices. The release addresses vulnerabilities in Android and Galaxy, including one critical fix that needs … Read more