Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority In summary Auto Blocker is enabled by default on Galaxy devices running One UI 6.1. 1, including Samsung’s latest foldable phones. This feature automatically blocks installation of apps from unauthorized sources. Fortunately, it’s easy to disable Auto Blocker if you want to sideload an app. There are plenty of useful … Read more
A new smartphone is dividing the internet after a tech enthusiast discovered that you can manipulate its camera to see through certain objects. Last week (July 12), Nothing released a new budget smartphone, the CMF Phone 1. The technology company aims to combine accessibility with a leading user experience while “adding fun to a dull … Read more
Enlarge / I’m going to show you a series of photos of Pixel Folds. Feel free to tell me if you recognize any of them from the bank earlier today, okay? NCC/Android Authority Can you really call them “leaks” when Google’s Pixel phones are thrown across the web for months every year before they’re officially … Read more
Students at a preparatory school are being given old-fashioned ‘brick’ phones as smartphones become increasingly restrictive. Brighton College Prep School in London’s posh Kensington and Chelsea district is to give pupils aged 10 and up a basic Nokia phone, which will only allow them to receive text messages and calls. The £30,000-a-year school will become … Read more
Really supportindependent journalism Find out moreClose to Our mission is to provide objective, fact-based reporting that speaks to power and reveals the truth. Whether it’s $5 or $50, every contribution counts. Support us in delivering journalism without an agenda. Samsung just announced a slew of new AI-powered Galaxy products at its summer Unpacked 2024 event … Read more
Stay up to date with free updates Simply register for the Technology sector myFT Digest — straight to your inbox. Samsung Electronics has added enhanced artificial intelligence features to the annual refresh of its foldable phones, as the company aims to fend off competition from Chinese rivals in the fast-growing market. The South Korean company … Read more
Samsung can’t stop the leaks! A week ahead of its next Galaxy Unpacked launch event, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6 specs have leaked in detailed detail. And this leak reveals some exciting things about the Galaxy Z Fold 6’s display and the Galaxy Z Flip 6’s battery and performance. There’s … Read more
Foldable season is back and Motorola is leading the way with updated versions of its Razr Plus and Razr folding phones. They’ll arrive next month in some pool-worthy colours, with upgraded screens – a big upgrade in the case of the 2024 Razr – and IPX8 ratings for complete resistance to immersion in water. And … Read more
A top detective has revealed that despite state-of-the-art tracking technology that allows people to see where thieves who have stolen their phones have taken them, police officers are often unable to recover the valuables. The scourge of phone stealing in British cities has come to the fore in recent months, with countless videos showing criminals … Read more
What you need to know Google fixed a serious security issue for Pixel devices last week with the release of the June Pixel Feature Drop. While the bug affects more Android devices, non-Pixel devices will have to wait for Android 15. This decision leaves Android devices vulnerable to an actively exploited vulnerability for months. Last … Read more