Android Has A Powerful Security Feature Hidden In The Settings - Here's How To Turn It On

Every Android phone running Android 16 and above now has a built-in security feature that protects your device and accounts.

6 Reasons You Need An Ad Blocker (And It's Not Just For Ads)

If you're not using an ad blocker, what are you waiting for? These are six reasons to have an ad blocker, and SlashGear has recommendations.
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New Android bug could lock your phone what you need to know

If you’re running Android 16 on a recent phone, you might want to double-check your notifications. A new bug is causing some alerts to go silent — even with ...

We finally have free anti-robocall tools that work

Consumers eager to block scam calls have had to rely on third-party apps using technology that robocallers easily circumvented.

This fundamental Android feature is 'absolutely not' going away, says Google - but it is changing

About a month ago, Google announced that the rules around sideloading apps -- the ability to install apps from unverified developers, bypassing Google's Play Store -- onto Android devices were set to ...

Apple and Google block apps that crowdsource ICE sightings. Some warn of chilling effects

ICEBlock, the most widely used of the ICE-tracking apps in Apple’s app store, is among the apps that have been taken down.
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Lilbits: F-Droid warns that Google’s plans for Android could doom FOSS app stores, there’s a new Kindle jailbreak, and Microsoft is bringing “vibe working” to MS Office

Lilbits: F-Droid warns that Google's plans for Android could doom FOSS app stores, there's a new Kindle jailbreak, and Microsoft is bringing "vibe working" to MS Office ...