Updated to Android 16? You should enable these 2 critical security features ASAP - here's why

ZDNET's key takeaways Android 16 adds stronger default protection for all users.Identity Check helps block access outside ...

AI girlfriend apps leak millions of private chats

Chattee Chat and GiMe Chat exposed intimate conversations and photos, revealing users spent up to $18,000 on AI companions ...

Chrome for Android will soon get this feature that was only available for desktop

Google for Android will soon get a feature that will allow you to continue to watch/listen to media, even as you switch tabs.
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How to lock access to any app on your phone in just a few taps

Sometimes, keeping prying eyes out of your personal apps isn’t just about privacy—it’s about peace of mind. Whether it’s ...

Publishers Adopt Aggressive New Tactics to Block AI Scraping

Publishers are now fighting back against unauthorized AI web scraping, abandoning polite requests for aggressive technical ...

FCC Moves to Block HKT From America’s Telecom Grid

FCC moves to expel Hong Kong Telecom in the US over national security concerns. It has sent a "Show-Cause" notice in this ...

5 ways to stop spam messages or robotexts — and how to recognize when texts are a scam

Spam messages can be annoying, but there is a way to fight back. Here are 5 ways to block spam texts.

Full list of crackdown areas as new Amazon Fire Stick to block illegal streaming

As Amazon makes changes to attempt to block illegal streaming, it’s worth making sure you’ve been staying on the right side ...

Now you can spot the apps tapping into Android's strongest security feature

You'll now be able to see the apps aware of and able to tap into Android 16's Advanced Protection security mode.

I stopped my apps from snooping on me — and it was easier than I thought

I revoked all the unnecessary app permissions from the Permission manager menu. For sensitive permissions, I switched to Ask ...

I use this hidden Android security feature to turn off sensors with one tap - here's why

Go back to Settings > System and scroll down until you find the "Developer options" entry. Tap that entry. Scroll down until you find the "Quick settings developer tiles" entry and tap it. On the ...

Maybe it's habit, maybe it’s control — but I always change these 7 Google Phone app settings

You can find the option in the Google Phone app settings > Call ID announcement > Announce Caller ID. From here, make sure to ...