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Ransomware attack linked to museum break-in and theft of golden exhibits

PLUS: Luxury brands under fire; FBI warns crims are spoofing it again; ICE buys phone cracking software Infosec in brief ...
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Google avoids being dismantled after US court battle—and it's down to the rise of AI

"Google will not be required to divest Chrome; nor will the court include a contingent divestiture of the Android ... be broken up. There will be no choice screen on new phones. The nature of the ...

Slow Android phone? Changing these 4 settings revitalized my whole system

Changing these settings will give your old Android phone a new life. Once adjusted, it should feel faster, with added zip in day-to-day tasks. If you want to give it a refresh, I recommend messing ...

This Useful New Android Feature Can Make Your Life Easier (If You Can Find It)

Getting a new phone is typically fun, save for transferring data between a new and old device. Luckily, thanks to Google, ...

Things You Didn’t Know About Factory Resetting an Android

Go to Settings > System > Reset options > Erase all data (factory reset) > Erase all data. After the erasing process, set up ...

Your Android phone will soon backup and restore some very important settings

Android's latest Play Services update now ensures your Theft Protection settings are automatically backed up and restored.
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Google is killing the Android phone feature that once made them popular - and there's a big reason why

Google will restrict sideloading with developer verification. The move mirrors Apple's long-standing security approach. Android loses one of its last big differences from iOS. For years, one of the ...

This guy made his own slider phone out of a broken Z Flip 5 and BlackBerry keyboard

What can you do with a broken Galaxy Z Flip 5? Well, an inventor decided to attach a BlackBerry keyboard to use on the cover screen.
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Why There's A White Dot On Your Android Phone's Screen (And How To Remove It)

Sometimes, a tiny, mysterious white dot appears at the top of your Android phone's screen on the status bar without warning or explanation. Its actual job is simple yet maddening. It tells you that ...
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You Can Use FaceTime On Android Phones With This Easy Workaround

FaceTime is widely regarded as an excellent video calling solution for Apple users, thanks to its seamless integration in the company's various platforms, including iOS 18 and the compatible macOS 15.
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Here's What That Black 'Dot' On Top Of Your Android Phone Is For

From bulky constructions capable of only making phone calls, or sending texts if you're lucky, to giant screens that connect you to the internet — the transformation of cell phones is an exciting ...
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Google Pixel phones gain access to a hidden feature with Android 16 QPR1

Rahul Naskar has years of experience writing news and features related to consumer technology. He previously worked at leading tech publications, such as Neowin, MakeUseOf, and MSPowerUser. Beyond his ...