Even creepier COVID tracking: Google silently pushed app to users’ phones
Massachusetts launched a COVID tracking app, and uh, it was automatically installed?! (credit: MA Department of Public Health) Over the weekend, Google and the state of Massachusetts managed to make creepy COVID tracking apps even creepier by.....»»
What to Expect from the iOS 18 Beta
With WWDC 2024 just a few weeks away, we want to run down some of the key things iPhone users can expect from Apple’s upcoming iOS 18 beta. Apple’s annual developer event will run from June 10th to June 14th. WWDC 24 will take place onlin.....»»
AirPods Issues Irritating Users
We’ve been tracking issues with Apple hardware and software in April in an effort to spread awareness and today we want to take a look at AirPods issues plaguing users in the U.S. and elsewhere. Complaints about issues with Apple’s AirPod.....»»
When Will the Pixel 8a Be Released?
Google’s planning to release a new mid-range Pixel 8a. If you’re interested in buying a new mid-range Pixel, allow us to help set your expectations regarding its release. Pixel 8a rumors have been swirling for months and they’ve out.....»»
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.....»»
Bing blew up last year but it"s still miles behind Google
Microsoft's CEO just boasted some big Bing numbers that sound great until you compare it to Google.....»»
I compared Google and Samsung’s AI photo-editing tools. It’s not even close
Google and Samsung both have their own versions of an object removal tool. But which one works better? We found out......»»
Samsung and Google tease further AI collaboration for the future
A post on X has teased that both Samsung and Google will continue working on future AI experiences on mobile. The post Samsung and Google tease further AI collaboration for the future appeared first on Phandroid. With the launch of the Sam.....»»
Does fighting inflation always lead to recession? What 60 years of NZ data can tell us
There is an ongoing global debate over whether the high inflation seen in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic can be lowered without a recession......»»
This Lenovo ThinkPad laptop with 32GB of RAM is 35% off right now
Lenovo has a great deal on the Lenovo ThinkPad T16 which is perfect for business users. Here's what you need to know......»»
How to tell if someone has blocked you on Snapchat
It’s possible that some Snapchat users may not like your content and may even choose to block you. And there are ways to find out if that’s the case......»»
5 smartwatches you should buy instead of the Google Pixel Watch 2
The Google Pixel Watch 2 proves that Google is on the right track with its smartwatches. But it's not perfect. Here are five alternatives you should consider......»»
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.....»»
T-Mobile wants you to use your home internet ONLY at home
T-Mobile has started to crack down on home internet users using their internet services other than at home. The post T-Mobile wants you to use your home internet ONLY at home appeared first on Phandroid. T-Mobile’s Home Internet service.....»»
How to delete a file from Google Drive on desktop and mobile
Is it time to delete a file in Google Drive? With this handy guide by your side, you’ll be a deletion guru in five minutes or less!.....»»
Meta says it will take years to make money from generative AI – but what about Apple?
Pretty much every tech company has been investing in generative AI for the past two years, and Apple is rumored to finally bring new AI-based tools to iPhone users soon with iOS 18. However, the costs of operating such tools are quite high, and Meta.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: April 25, 2024 – iPhone 17 Plus, Apple conflict minerals accusations
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsore.....»»
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.....»»
iPhone 11 Issues Piling Up for Users
It’s been over a month since Apple last released a software update for the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max. Unsurprisingly, issues have piled up in April. Apple’s current version of iOS 17, iOS 17.4.1, was released in late.....»»
HMD’s first self-branded phones are all under $200
HMD will still make Nokia phones but is shipping self-branded phones, too. The HMD Pulse base model. [credit: HMD.....»»