PhoneSpy malware aimed at South Koreans threatens Android privacy

As mobile phones become critical to our daily lives, there is no surprise that malware is on the rise, hungry to take advantage of lapses from individuals and platforms. Even though spyware is a common predicament for Android users, these are generally not restricted by geographical bounds. However, the latest such malicious software identified by […]

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Instagram testing out a “Take A Break” prompt

Instagram and its parent company Meta (formerly Facebook) has faced intense scrutiny from lawmakers, regulators, advocates, and users, particularly regarding its effect on younger users. As part of their effort “to try and give people more control over their experience” on the platform, they are starting to test a new feature called “Take A Break”. […]

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Galaxy S22 will use SD 898, Exynos 2200 in different markets

The Samsung Galaxy S22 series will definitely run on the latest premium flagship processors from Qualcomm and Samsung. The phones will be powered by either the Snapdragon 898 or the Exynos 2200 SoC. The Snapdragon variants are believed to be ready for the US market, Asia, and Africa. The Exynos models will be available for […]

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Whiting’s hybrid smartwatch ScanWatch now available in the U.S.

Withings ScanWatch While there are a lot of smartwatches and fitness bands to choose from now, there are only a few really good hybrid smartwatches. Whiting’s ScanWatch is one of the better-reviewed ones that combines an analog design and a health-focused wearable. Now, finally, it has received FDA clearance for some of its health and […]

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Samsung Galaxy S8 Active will no longer receive updates

Just last week, the mobile security updates schedule was updated. We listed down the devices that are getting biannual, quarterly, and monthly security updates. That list still included the Galaxy S8 Active but now it has been dropped. The S8 Active was part of the list supposedly would receive quarterly updates. Less than a week […]

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iRobot, Amazon add Alexa voice commands for Roombas

iRobot has been a name known for its smart home devices. Its home robots are popular because of their advanced and more intelligent features and functions. It offers personalization, control, and automation and now, voice intelligence courtesy of Amaxon Alexa. iRobot products are already smart but they can be smarter with software and hardware updates. […]

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Pixel 6 fingerprint reader issue starts once battery is discharged

Another day, another issue concerning the Pixel 6. It’s not something we want to hear but we’re guessing it’s normal for any new phone to surface with some minor issues. There was that display flickering problem and the fingerprint reader issues. Apparently, fingerprint enrolment has started to fail after the last security update on the […]

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Android 12 OTA rolling out to some Pixel owners by mistake

A new system update is available for the Pixel phones. If you’re wondering what version it is, it comes after the final build of the Android 12 that was released last month. That one included the security patch for November. A few Pixel phone owners have reportedly received a notification that says a new OTA […]

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Qualcomm Snapdragon Spaces to bring more apps to AR ecosystem

At the Augmented World Expo 2021, there were many interesting announcements, and Qualcomm took center stage to serve its take on the future of the mixed reality world. Metaverse has focus on the completely knit world of virtual reality while mixed reality (XR) is a blend of the real world with the virtual one. Qualcomm […]

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Samsung Internet Browser also works on non-Samsung smartwatches

The Samsung Internet Browser was made ready for the Galaxy Watch 4. It’s one interesting feature that smartwatch owners appreciate. Initially, it’s only available for the new Galaxy Watch 4 model. But you know, there are genius developers around the world that can extend the reach of something. For one, the Samsung Internet wearable app […]

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