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Productivity
fromTechCrunch
10 hours ago

Best iPad apps to boost productivity and make your life easier | TechCrunch

iPads have evolved into versatile productivity tools with numerous apps available to enhance organization and focus.
Apple
fromtechsciencetoday
1 day ago

Next Major iOS Update for iPhone Expected to Bring Crucial Change

iOS 27 will significantly upgrade Siri, enabling multitasking and improved context understanding with modern AI models.
Software development
fromTechzine Global
1 day ago

Microsoft rejiggers Intune to give patches time to prove themselves

Microsoft Intune will shift from pushing patches to measuring compliance with defined update standards, emphasizing policy and outcomes over delivery.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

WhatsApp notifies hundreds of users who installed a fake app that was actually government spyware | TechCrunch

WhatsApp notified 200 users about a malicious fake app containing spyware created by Italian firm SIO.
Wearables
fromMakeUseOf
3 days ago

Your phone's Bluetooth is broadcasting more than you think - here's how to limit it

Bluetooth remains active and broadcasts data even when not connected, potentially allowing for tracking without user consent.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
3 days ago

Windows might be hiding some of your PC's storage by default - here's how to reclaim it

Windows reserves 5GB to 10GB of SSD storage for system files, but users can disable Reserved Storage to reclaim space.
Marketing tech
fromAndroid Authority
3 days ago

The Google Play Store has a serious problem with shady cast-to-TV apps

A small number of developer networks dominate the cast-to-TV app category on Google Play, operating over 280 apps with 1.8 billion installs.
Media industry
fromAndroid Police
3 days ago

A fast-growing trend is having a big impact on Android entertainment apps

Short Drama apps are transforming the entertainment app market, with increased ad revenue and a shift towards ad-supported models.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
1 week ago

5 telltale signs that your phone has been compromised (and how to combat them)

Phone hacking can be detected through signs like battery drain, slow performance, unfamiliar logins, and reduced storage space.
#apple
fromGotechtor
3 days ago
Apple

Apple Released iOS 26.5 Beta 1, But One Major Decision Could Frustrate Millions of iPhone Users - Gotechtor

Apple
fromMiami Herald
3 days ago

Next iPhone Update Features Released-Users Notice 'Ludicrous' Change

Apple is introducing advertisements in Apple Maps with the iOS 26.5 beta, a move criticized by users for potentially impacting search results.
Apple
fromGotechtor
3 days ago

Apple Released iOS 26.5 Beta 1, But One Major Decision Could Frustrate Millions of iPhone Users - Gotechtor

Apple is opening its ecosystem while balancing monetization and privacy in iOS 26.5.
Apple
fromMiami Herald
3 days ago

Next iPhone Update Features Released-Users Notice 'Ludicrous' Change

Apple is introducing advertisements in Apple Maps with the iOS 26.5 beta, a move criticized by users for potentially impacting search results.
Apple
fromTechzine Global
3 days ago

Vibe coding is in Apple's crosshairs, as app is removed

Apple has removed the app Anything from the App Store for violating guidelines on vibe-coding apps.
#android
fromZDNET
1 week ago
Mobile UX

Consider my 4-step Android refresh routine before switching to a new phone

fromSheFinds
1 week ago
Privacy technologies

3 Android Apps Experts Say You Should Delete Immediately To Protect Your Data

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Digital life

I changed 12 settings on my Android phone to significantly improve its battery life

Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Your Android phone feeling slow? My 4-step refresh routine works wonders every time

Free up storage and uninstall unused apps to improve an old Android phone's speed without rooting.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

My 4-step routine to make any Android phone run like new again (and it never fails me)

Clearing storage by deleting unused apps and junk files will noticeably speed up an old Android phone without rooting.
Mobile UX
fromZDNET
1 week ago

Consider my 4-step Android refresh routine before switching to a new phone

Clearing storage and uninstalling unused apps can significantly speed up old Android phones.
Privacy technologies
fromSheFinds
1 week ago

3 Android Apps Experts Say You Should Delete Immediately To Protect Your Data

Certain Android apps, like Facebook and free utility apps, pose significant privacy risks and should be deleted to protect user data.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Digital life

I changed 12 settings on my Android phone to significantly improve its battery life

fromZDNET
1 month ago
Gadgets

Your Android phone feeling slow? My 4-step refresh routine works wonders every time

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

My 4-step routine to make any Android phone run like new again (and it never fails me)

Photography
fromComputerworld
2 weeks ago

Your new on-demand Android memo machine

Shots Studio is a free, open-source Android app that captures and organizes screenshots with optional AI processing and memo-making capabilities.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

How I turned my Pixel phone into a genuinely productive desktop computer - for free

Pixel 8 and newer phones now support Desktop Mode, enabling users to connect their phones to external monitors, mice, and keyboards for a full desktop computing experience.
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Google creates installation path for unverified Android apps

Google will allow Android users to install apps from unverified developers through a friction-filled one-time process designed to prevent coercion-based malware installation.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
2 weeks ago

Samsung Browser will get multitasking, AI and more with One UI 9

Samsung Browser will introduce multi-window split-screen browsing with One UI 9, allowing simultaneous viewing of multiple websites, with up to three windows on larger devices like the Z Fold 7.
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

Use Microsoft PC Manager to Speed Up Your Windows 11 Computer

Microsoft PC Manager, which first appeared in beta form in 2022, and is now available for free to anyone who wants to give it a try. Microsoft promises it "effortlessly enhances PC performance with just one click," and will "keep your PC running smoothly." In other words, it's intended to clean up some of the clutter and baggage that your PC may have accumulated over the years.
Software development
Productivity
fromWIRED
4 weeks ago

Declutter the Screenshots on Your Phone With My Favorite Apps

Two apps, Rodeo and another solution, help organize excessive screenshots by providing native saving and sorting features that reduce digital clutter with minimal effort.
#android-sideloading
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

Android will hide app sideloading behind a new one-time security process

fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

Google introduces a new way for users to sideload Android apps that still protects against scams | TechCrunch

Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Android will hide app sideloading behind a new one-time security process

Google implements a multi-step verification process for sideloading unverified apps on Android, while offering free limited distribution accounts for hobbyist developers to share apps with up to 20 devices.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Google introduces a new way for users to sideload Android apps that still protects against scams | TechCrunch

Google introduces an 'advanced flow' setting allowing Android users to disable app verification requirements and sideload unverified apps while maintaining some anti-scam protections.
#android-repair-mode
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago
Gadgets

How to turn on repair mode on your Android phone - and why it's critical to do so

Mobile UX
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

Getting your Android phone repaired? Turn on this setting first - and lock down your data

Android Repair Mode is a special diagnostic mode available on Pixel and Samsung phones running Android 14 or later that helps troubleshoot hardware issues without full system access.
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago
Gadgets

How to turn on repair mode on your Android phone - and why it's critical to do so

Mobile UX
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

Getting your Android phone repaired? Turn on this setting first - and lock down your data

Android Repair Mode is a special diagnostic mode available on Pixel and Samsung phones running Android 14 or later that helps troubleshoot hardware issues without full system access.
#android-security
Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Google details new 24-hour process to sideload unverified Android apps

Google will enforce developer verification for Android sideloading in September 2026, but an advanced flow in developer settings allows power users to bypass verification requirements.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

3 Android theft protection additions you should absolutely activate

Android devices have built-in security layers and permission systems that prevent unauthorized app access to sensitive data without explicit user approval.
Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Google details new 24-hour process to sideload unverified Android apps

Google will enforce developer verification for Android sideloading in September 2026, but an advanced flow in developer settings allows power users to bypass verification requirements.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Hacker News
2 weeks ago

Android 17 Blocks Non-Accessibility Apps from Accessibility API to Prevent Malware Abuse

Google is restricting non-accessibility apps from using Android's accessibility services API in Advanced Protection Mode to prevent malicious data theft.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

3 Android theft protection additions you should absolutely activate

Android devices have built-in security layers and permission systems that prevent unauthorized app access to sensitive data without explicit user approval.
Mobile UX
fromComputerworld
3 weeks ago

How to get an early taste of Android's next-gen multitasking magic

Android 17 will introduce Bubbles, a desktop-style floating-window multitasking feature that users can partially access now through existing methods.
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

I changed 12 settings on my Android phone to extend its battery life by hours

One of the biggest battery drainers for any smartphone is the always-on display. Companies regularly tell you that this display setting only drains about 1% to 2% an hour, but let's be honest -- it's always way more. It may be nice to glance at your phone while it sits on a table to check the time, but it's probably not worth sacrificing battery life.
Gadgets
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Google reveals its solution for true Android sideloading: a mandatory waiting period

Developer mode activation requires multiple security steps including biometric authentication, waiting periods, and confirmation checks to prevent scam-induced security bypasses.
fromSupercar Blondie
2 weeks ago

Hidden WhatsApp feature everyone should be using is crucial for decluttering and separating work and home life

If you use WhatsApp for your personal and professional messaging, it can quickly become pretty busy. It also means that any professional contacts can see your photos, status updates, and where you are. To keep things separate its a good idea to use a different phone number for each, but having two numbers doesn't mean you'll need two phones.
Privacy technologies
Mobile UX
fromEngadget
4 weeks ago

Google begins calling out battery-killing Android apps

Google is implementing warning labels on the Play Store for apps that drain battery through excessive background activity, with gradual rollout beginning March 1.
fromMUO
3 weeks ago

I finally found a way around the infuriating YouTube fullscreen bug

When users click the three dots on the side of the ad in an attempt to dismiss it, nothing happens, no matter how many times they click. Some are unable to access a "Dismiss" command at all. Still other users report the ads going away by themselves in around 30 seconds or a minute. But sometimes, the ads persist.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Phone acting weird? 5 red flags that could point to hackers

Your mobile phone is a treasure trove of personal and confidential information. That's why it's a prime target for hackers who want to compromise or steal your data. Through malicious apps and websites, phishing attacks, and other threats, an attacker can gain control of your device through spyware. But how can you tell if your phone has been hacked or tapped?
Information security
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

3 future Android features you can give yourself today

Thanks to the way Google's for years now been deconstructing Android and pulling OS-level pieces out of the operating system itself - so they exist as regular ol' apps and can consequently be updated quickly, frequently, and in a way that reaches everyone instantly, regardless of what phone or carrier they're using - even Android phones from eight years ago get updates numerous times a year that are all virtually equivalent to an entire iOS operating system rollout.
Gadgets
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Aluminium: Why Google's Android for PC launch may be messy and controversial

Google's combined Android–ChromeOS 'Aluminium' will begin limited testing in late 2026 but will not see full release until 2028, with ChromeOS supported through 2033.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
2 months ago

He could just turn it off

Grok's image-generation continues despite producing sexually exploitative content; Elon Musk can disable the feature and should do so to prevent legal and moral harm.
Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

With developer verification, Google's Apple envy threatens to dismantle Android's open legacy

Google is implementing Android developer verification requiring app makers to register with real names and pay fees, restricting sideloading and moving Android toward Apple's closed ecosystem model.
#mobile-privacy
fromPCMAG
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Check Your Phone Now: These 20 Popular Apps Are Killing Your Privacy

fromSlashGear
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

Changing 5 Phone Settings Can Limit The Amount Of Data Apps Collect About You - SlashGear

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

Your phone is sharing data without your knowledge - how to stop it ASAP

fromPCMAG
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Check Your Phone Now: These 20 Popular Apps Are Killing Your Privacy

fromSlashGear
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

Changing 5 Phone Settings Can Limit The Amount Of Data Apps Collect About You - SlashGear

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

Your phone is sharing data without your knowledge - how to stop it ASAP

fromWIRED
2 months ago

How to Manage Files on iOS and Android

One of the changes that we've seen in phones over recent years has been more control over the file systems. Having previously hidden away a lot of the local storage structure, Android and iOS now both give you easy access to it so you can manage your files similar to how you would on Windows or macOS. It reflects a few gradual changes in the phones that we carry around with us, including increasing amounts of onboard storage space, increasingly complex apps, and increasingly
Digital life
Privacy technologies
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

Millions at Risk as Android Mental Health Apps Expose Sensitive Data

Ten popular Android mental health apps with 14.7 million combined installs contain 1,575 security vulnerabilities, including dozens rated high severity, potentially exposing users' sensitive therapy data and personal information.
Mobile UX
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Why Users Prefer Apps Over Browsers for Daily Digital Tasks

Mobile apps have become the primary interface for daily digital tasks, prioritizing convenience, continuity, and efficiency over the openness of the traditional web.
Software development
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Just the Browser claims to tame the bloat without forking

Just the Browser disables telemetry, LLM bot features, and sponsored content by applying readable enterprise management policies to major browsers instead of forking them.
Mobile UX
fromZDNET
2 months ago

5 preinstalled Samsung apps you should remove ASAP - they're basically bloatware

Samsung Galaxy phones include useful built-in apps but also multiple preinstalled first-party apps that many users rarely use and can be disabled or uninstalled.
#aicore
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Gadgets

Disabling this Pixel app could free up to 10GB of storage space - how it works

fromZDNET
1 month ago
Gadgets

Disabling this Google Pixel core freed up to 10GB of storage space for me - here's how

fromZDNET
1 month ago
Gadgets

Disabling this Pixel app could free up to 10GB of storage space - how it works

fromZDNET
1 month ago
Gadgets

Disabling this Google Pixel core freed up to 10GB of storage space for me - here's how

Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

I changed 10 settings on my Samsung phone to significantly improve the performance

Personalize Samsung Galaxy settings—disable notification pop-ups, enable gesture navigation, and maximize screen resolution—to improve responsiveness, focus, privacy, and overall user experience.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
1 month ago

Weekly poll: did your phone receive the Android 16 update yet?

Android 16 had under 8% device share by December 1, 2025; Android 15, 14 and 13 dominate, and Android 10 outnumbered Android 16.
Gadgets
fromComputerworld
2 months ago

The best Android feature you (probably) aren't using

Android Reading Mode is a system-wide, installable feature that improves phone reading by offering enhanced, integrated reading tools beyond Chrome's reader.
Mobile UX
fromKnowYourMobile
2 months ago

I'll Probably Never Buy A New Phone Again

Buying a refurbished two-year-old flagship yields pro-grade features and years of software support at roughly the price of a new base-model phone.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 month ago

This Android trick lets me access my phone faster - here's how it works

Extend Unlock keeps Android devices unlocked when on-body, near trusted places, or paired devices, replacing Smart Unlock and simplifying access.
Mobile UX
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

The 5 killer mistakes that cause mobile apps to fail

Mobile app success requires post-install relationship-building, personalized experiences, and clear business objectives to retain users and deliver ROI.
Privacy technologies
fromMUO
2 months ago

This hidden Android setting blocks ads across every single app without a VPN

Switching Android Private DNS to a privacy-focused, open-source DNS blocks about 90% of ads, reduces tracking, and improves speed.
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Is spyware hiding on your phone? How to find out and remove it - fast

Spyware is one of the top threats to your mobile security and can severely impact your handset's performance if you are unlucky enough to become infected. It is a type of malware that typically lands on your iPhone or Android phone through malicious mobile apps or through phishing links, emails, and messages. While appearing to be a legitimate software package or useful utility, spyware will operate quietly in the background to monitor your movements,
Privacy technologies
#google-pixel
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

I changed 10 settings on my Pixel phone to instantly improve the user experience

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

I upgraded my Google Pixel phone's performance by adjusting these 10 settings

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

I changed 10 settings on my Pixel phone to instantly improve the user experience

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

I upgraded my Google Pixel phone's performance by adjusting these 10 settings

Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Skipping this PC maintenance step could cost you - here's the right way to clean your system

Regular physical and software maintenance preserves desktop performance, prevents heat-related damage, and extends hardware lifespan using inexpensive or free tools.
#samsung-galaxy
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Gadgets

Own a Samsung phone? Changing these 7 settings will extend its battery life by hours

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

Use a Samsung phone? I changed these 7 settings to significantly improve the battery life

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

I changed these 7 settings on my Samsung phone to extend the battery life by hours

fromZDNET
1 month ago
Gadgets

Own a Samsung phone? Changing these 7 settings will extend its battery life by hours

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

Use a Samsung phone? I changed these 7 settings to significantly improve the battery life

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

I changed these 7 settings on my Samsung phone to extend the battery life by hours

#smartphone-privacy
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
1 month ago

These Are the Best Alternatives to Google's Android Operating System

Most Android alternatives strip Google services (often using microG and sandboxing) to improve privacy, while true non-Android options remain limited and less practical for daily use.
Gadgets
fromTechRepublic
2 months ago

Android Adds 'Accountability Layer' to Third-Party Apps

Android will implement a developer verification and high-friction "Accountability Layer" that reduces easy sideloading while allowing experienced users an opt-out installation flow.
Gadgets
fromGSMArena.com
2 months ago

One UI 8.5 Beta 4 changelog leaks, here's what's coming

One UI 8.5 Beta 4 for Galaxy S25 brings updated Bixby, AI Select and Phone app bug fixes, delivered as firmware version ZZAB.
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