Billing fraud apps can disable Android Wi-Fi and intercept text messages
Android scamware uses many tricks to sign you up for pricey services. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) Android malware developers are stepping up their billing fraud game with apps that disable Wi-Fi connections, surreptitiousl.....»»
Save $200 on this Android phone and get free Bose earbuds
The Motorola Edge Plus (2023) is down to $600 from Motorola after a $200 discount, and if you buy it now, you'll get the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II for free......»»
Review: The iPhone 15 Pro is the best pitch to switch from Android – it’s just not for me
The iPhone is the best-selling smartphone on the planet and, in the US especially, it’s clearly a dominant force. I’m an Android person by choice, but once in a while, I spend time with the latest iPhone to take a peek inside of Apple’s garden,.....»»
How to connect to FTP servers in macOS using modern apps
File Transfer Protocol is an older networking protocol for transferring files to network servers. Here's how to use it on your Mac.Connecting to FTP in macOS's Finder.We previously covered the Terminal-based SCP protocol, which allows you to securely.....»»
Message-scraping, user-tracking service Spy Pet shut down by Discord
Bot-driven service was also connected to targeted harassment site Kiwi Farms. Enlarge (credit: Discord) Spy Pet, a service that sold access to a rich database of allegedly more than 3 billion Discord messages and details.....»»
Android TV has access to your entire account—but Google is changing that
Should sideloading Chrome on an old smart TV really compromise your entire account? Enlarge (credit: Google) Google says it has patched a nasty loophole in the Android TV account security system, which would grant attack.....»»
Optical barcodes expand range of high-resolution sensor
The same geometric quirk that lets visitors murmur messages around the circular dome of the whispering gallery at St. Paul's Cathedral in London or across St. Louis Union Station's whispering arch also enables the construction of high-resolution opti.....»»
Apple finally pulls generative AI nude apps from the App Store
Apple has removed apps from the App Store that claimed to make nonconsensual nude imagery, a move that demonstrates Apple is now more willing to tackle the hazardous app category.App Store iconThe capabilities of generative AI to create images based.....»»
Apple pulls AI image apps from the App Store after learning they could generate nude images
Apple is cracking down on a category of AI image generation apps that “advertised the ability to create nonconsensual nude images.” According to a new report from 404 Media, Apple has removed multiple AI apps from the App Store that claimed they.....»»
Android 15 could force dark mode on apps
One of the changes we can expect in Android 15 is how the OS will force all apps to have a dark mode even if they don’t support it. The post Android 15 could force dark mode on apps appeared first on Phandroid. One of the changes to Andr.....»»
Gemini now supports older versions of Android
It looks like Google has expanded its Gemini AI support to older versions of Android, such as Android 10 and Android 11. The post Gemini now supports older versions of Android appeared first on Phandroid. One of the problems with AI is tha.....»»
Android 15 Beta Problems: What Pixel Users Need to Know
Google’s released the Android 15 beta giving Pixel users a chance to try the operating system before it’s released to the general public. As expected, the software is plagued with issues. Downloading the beta might be tempting, but this i.....»»
Extraordinary Vietnam fraud case exposes the inherent vulnerabilities of banks
The financial crisis of 2008 showed just how much the world depends on banks being well run. Since then, regulators have been given new powers to keep some of the biggest institutions on a much shorter leash to stamp out risk, greed and corruption......»»
9 of the best free movie download sites for 2024
You don't need to turn to a life of crime time to watch movies. Stick to these legitimate movie download sites and apps. Here's nine of our preferred services......»»
How to schedule a text message on your iPhone
Your iPhone is capable of seemingly endless taks — but can it schedule a text message to be sent at a later time? Yes, but there's a catch......»»
Deciphered Herculaneum papyrus reveals precise burial place of Plato
Various imaging methods comprised a kind of "bionic eye" to examine charred scroll. Enlarge / Imaging setup for a charred ancient papyrus recovered from the ruins of Herculaneum; 30 percent of the text has now been deciphered. (c.....»»
Supercell’s Upcoming Multiplayer Game Launches Worldwide in May
The game now has been soft launched for both Android and iOS in several regions, with a worldwide release on May 29. The post Supercell’s Upcoming Multiplayer Game Launches Worldwide in May appeared first on Phandroid. Supercell R.....»»
How to disable ads in Windows 11’s Start Menu
Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 update will show ads in the Start Menu, so if you hate the idea, here’s how to turn it off. The post How to disable ads in Windows 11’s Start Menu appeared first on Phandroid. Microsoft has started to ro.....»»
Android 15 will make sideloading apps safer
Google is making some changes to how sideloading apps work in Android 15 by further restricting access to sensitive permissions. The post Android 15 will make sideloading apps safer appeared first on Phandroid. One of the benefits of Andro.....»»
56% of cyber insurance claims originate in the email inbox
56% of all 2023 claims were a result of funds transfer fraud (FTF) or business email compromise (BEC), highlighting the importance of email security as a critical aspect of cyber risk management, according to Coalition. The 2024 Cyber Claims Report i.....»»
iPhone activation market share hits new low as Android dominates
CIRP is out with a report on how iPhone activations compare to Android in the US. The latest data shows a notable drop over the last year bringing Apple’s US smartphone market share of new activations back in time six years. more….....»»