If you're looking for an additional layer of security for your Android device, Google's Identity Check might be just the ticket. Here's how it works.

Google accused European Union antitrust watchdogs of blundering their way through a probe that culminated in a record €4.3 billion ($4.5 billion) fine for allegedly abusing the market power of its Android mobile-phone ecosystem.

The company is making its case at the European Court of Justice, the bloc’s highest court, on Tuesday after the regulator ruled that Google had unfairly used its dominance to make sure traffic on Android devices went to its search engine.

Of course these devices have long had protections to stop suspicious snooping (including lock screen authentication) but new theft detection barriers have now been added to Android. As the name suggests,

Users who updated their Google Pixels to the latest version of the operating system claim Android Auto no longer launches in their cars

PDF phishing attacks are not new, and have been “ skyrocketing ” in recent years. What’s interesting here is the combination of the new link hiding technique and the focus on mobile devices. Staying safe, though, remains the same. You must not click links or open attachments in text messages. Almost all of them are dangerous.

Turns out, in 1999, Adams wrote an essay titled “How to Stop Worrying and Learn to Love the Internet,” and wow does it hold up 26 years later as a way to think about the world we live in now. Here’s just one quote:

Apple is likely to launch the Powerbeats Pro 2 very soon, and a leak has revealed their potential design, specifications, and price.

A rapidly growing scam dubbed the "Phantom Hacker" is targeting users of Apple, Android and other platforms, the Federal Bureau of Investigation ( FBI) warns. The scheme exploits trust in banks and other financial institutions, and it has already led to major losses across the country.

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Sony has already detailed the changes Android 15 brings to the Xperia 10 V on its support page. In addition to Private Space — one of Android 15's standout features — the update includes a redesigned Quick Settings panel and the Dashboard function added to the Side Sense screen. Here's the full changelog for the update: