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18 steps to a safer phone – Computerworld
Android security step #8: Peek in on your saved passwords One of the less frequently discussed parts of Google’s security system is its ability to save passwords for websites and apps accessed via your mobile devices, as part of what’s now known as Google Password Manager. So as part of your annual checkup, glance over the list of saved passwords…
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Google patched bug leaking phone numbers tied to accounts
A vulnerability allowed researchers to brute-force any Google account’s recovery phone number simply by knowing a their profile name and an easily retrieved partial phone number, creating a massive risk for phishing and SIM-swapping attacks. The attack method involves abusing a now-deprecated JavaScript-disabled version of the Google username recovery form, which lacked modern anti-abuse protections. The flaw was discovered by security…
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Vivo’s telephoto extender makes the world’s best phone camera better
When Xiaomi and Realme both rocked up to February’s Mobile World Congress with concept smartphones featuring attachable camera lenses, Vivo’s executives must have had a quiet chuckle knowing they were ready to launch the real thing just two months later. Its flagship X200 Ultra went on sale in China a few weeks ago. Even by itself, it’s probably the best…
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Apple could show off revamped Phone, Safari, and Camera apps next week
Apple is planning some significant design changes across its core apps, including Phone, Camera, and Safari, that it will announce at WWDC next week, according to a report from Bloomberg. For its Phone app, Apple will reportedly add a new view that puts favorite contacts, recent calls, and voicemails into a “single, scrollable window.” Bloomberg notes that this new view…
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Old AT&T data leak repackaged to link SSNs, DOBs to 49M phone numbers
A threat actor has re-released data from a 2021 AT&T breach affecting 70 million customers, this time combining previously separate files to directly link Social Security numbers and birth dates to individual users. AT&T told BleepingComputer that they are investigating the data but also believe it originates from the known breach and was repackaged into a new leak. “It is…
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Carl Pei Confirms Launch of Nothing’s Over-Ear Headphone (1) Alongside Phone (3)
We are less than a month away from the London-based tech company Nothing unveiling its next flagship phone. But that’s not all they have in store for us. Today, Nothing CEO Carl Pei officially announced that his company will release the Nothing Headphone (1) alongside the Phone (3) on July 1, 2025. The CEO recently shared a post on X…
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Can Wi-Fi owners see what sites I visit on my phone?
Can wifi owner see what sites I visit? Quick answer? Yes. Whether you’re using your phone on home wifi, public wifi, or at work, your online activity could be tracked. Even if you use incognito mode, the wifi owner (network administrator) could access router logs to monitor the domain names you visit. Network metadata includes all connected devices, which apps…
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PopSockets’ new Kick-Out grip can prop your phone up vertically
PopSockets is launching a new version of its MagSafe grip that can be used to prop a phone up vertically for scrolling TikTok or video calls. The PopSockets Kick-Out Grip and Stand is less than a millimeter thicker than the company’s current lineup of MagSafe PopGrips, according to the company’s founder, David Barnett, but introduces a hinge so the pop-up…
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How to Unlock Your Phone From Any Major Carrier
First things first: How do you know if your phone is locked? If you purchased it directly from your carrier and you’re still paying it off in installments, then your phone is locked to the carrier’s network. This is also true if you just started service with your current provider, as carriers typically lock phones for a brief period after…
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This Overlooked Feature Made My Samsung Phone Twice as Useful
Good Lock is Samsung’s very own customization suite, designed to help you make your Galaxy phone truly yours. That said, Good Lock is not just a collection of cosmetic features; it also contains tools that add to the overall functionality of your device. Add a Back-Tap Gesture to Do More Tasks If you’ve ever found yourself envying that your Samsung…
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