Tag: Android
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Google’s Testing a Feature That Will Wait on Hold With Customer Service For You
Calling customer service and dealing with the ever-increasing wait times can be a daunting prospect. A new feature that Google is testing could remove all of that stress. Google Search Labs is working on a feature called “Talk to a Live Representative” that will place a call for you, wait on hold, and then call…
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The Google Play Movies & TV App Will Be Gone in January. Here’s Where To Find the Content You Purchased
Google will retire the remaining parts of its Google Play Movies & TV app for Android TV, select cable boxes, and the Google Play website on January 17, 2024. As part of its plan to create a more integrated user experience, the tech giant shut down the Google Play Movies & TV app on October…
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Older Android Devices Could Soon Lose Support for Google Chrome and the Calendar App
Google will soon drop support for its Calendar and Chrome apps on Android devices still running Android 7.1 and below. Starting early next year, Google will raise its minimum operating system requirement to Android 8.0, or Android Oreo, alongside the release of Chrome 120. The news was spotted earlier by The SpAndroid. If you’re still…
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Google Updates Android Emergency SOS Feature After Spike in False 911 Calls
After a spike in false 911 calls, Google has updated its Personal Safety feature to reduce the number of pocket dials emergency services received, according to a post on X by Mishaal Rahman of the Android Faithful podcast. Authorities asked Google to adjust the Emergency SOS feature on Android phones, which lets users call 911…
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Google Can Now Keep Your Phone Safe From Malware in Real-Time
Even the most tech savvy person isn’t immune to cybercriminal schemes. As our world grows more digital, bad actors find new ways to swindle and steal from people. Just this year, 8.9 million Android devices — including phones, watches and televisions — were found to be pre-infected with Guerilla malware. Earlier this week Google said…
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Google Unveils Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro Smartphones With AI Capabilities At the Forefront
After months of teases, Google officially showed off its newest flagship smartphones, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, with a focus on how artificial intelligence will play an increasing role in your mobile life. The Pixel 8 will cost $699.99 and the Pixel 8 Pro will start at $999.99. You can preorder today with…
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Google Leaks Pixel 8 Pro on its Own Store
Product leaks come in all shapes and sizes, from folks on Twitter to accidental uploads from a retail partner. Then, there are the leaks that accidentally come from the company itself. That apparently is the case with Google, which posted an image that teased the Pixel 8 Pro on its Google subscription and services page.…
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This Stalkerware is Spying On Thousands: Here’s What To Do
Android phones are increasingly facing the problem of stalkerware, malicious apps that are unwittingly loaded onto your phone and collect personal information. A newly identified example is Spyhide, which has been found on at least 60,000 devices since it was created in 2016, according to data reviewed by TechCrunch. Spyhide is an example of spyware…
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Android Users, Beware! Major Security Breach Reported Affecting 1.5 Million Devices, Here’s What You Need to Know
More security risks are being added to the list of apps available to Android users. Recently, two popular file management apps downloaded by around 1.5 million Android users are stealthily skimming personal information without the user’s consent or knowledge. The apps File Recovery & Data Recovery and File Manager are the latest to be found…
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Android Users, Beware! Major Security Breach Reported Via Stealth App
Another data breach is affecting Android users via a popular monitoring app called LetMeSpy. The free app allows users to track calls, text messages, and even GPS locations of any phone it’s installed on quietly, often without the phone owner’s knowledge. The app is often used as a parental control feature to keep tabs on…