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Security Flaw Found in Samsung's Secure Folder

A security flaw in Samsung's Galaxy Secure Folder allows apps within a work profile to access photos and videos stored inside, even when locked; users with work profiles should encrypt the folder to mitigate the risk; Samsung acknowledged the issue.

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Google's SafetyCore: Silent Installation Sparks Privacy Concerns

Google's SafetyCore, an Android system update for on-device image scanning, was silently installed on devices running Android 9 and later, raising privacy concerns due to the lack of user notification, mirroring a similar controversy with Apple's Enhanced Visual Search.

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iMessage and Android Messaging to Improve Interoperability

Google and Apple are enhancing cross-platform messaging by adopting Universal Profile 2.7, offering features like message editing, deletion, and reactions, improving interoperability between iMessage and Android Messages; the upgrade's rollout date is unannounced.

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Critical Android 15 Security Update Released

Google released critical security updates for Android 15, addressing vulnerabilities allowing remote code execution; Pixel users are urged to update immediately to prevent potential attacks.

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Critical Android Vulnerabilities Require Urgent Updates

Google's January 6th Android security bulletin details five critical vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-43096, CVE-2024-43770, CVE-2024-43771, CVE-2024-49747, CVE-2024-49748) affecting Android versions 12-15, potentially enabling remote code execution; users should update to security patch level 2025-01-05 o...

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Android Chrome Security Update Enhances Secure Connections

Google is rolling out an Android Chrome security update that enhances secure connections by prompting users to enable "always use secure connections," which defaults to HTTPS and warns users about insecure websites.

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Google Expands Gemini AI Offer to Xiaomi Phones

Google is expanding its free Google One Premium trial, including Gemini Advanced AI, to Xiaomi phones, offering varying trial lengths based on the phone brand, aiming to increase global adoption despite limitations in China.

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Android 16 Beta 2: Enhanced App Security via Advanced Protection Program Integration

Android 16 Beta 2 introduces a new API allowing apps to detect users enrolled in Google's Advanced Protection Program, enabling automatic security adjustments based on user enrollment, enhancing security and user experience.

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Google Fights €4.34 Billion EU Android Antitrust Fine

Google faces a €4.34 billion EU fine for allegedly abusing its Android dominance by requiring pre-installation of Google Search and Chrome, a claim Google contests, arguing its strategy fostered competition; the court will issue a ruling on June 12th.

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OnePlus 13 Smartphone: High-End Features at Competitive Prices

The OnePlus 13 smartphone, released recently, boasts a 6.82-inch display, Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, Hasselblad camera with 50MP lenses, and 80W fast charging; it costs $900 (256GB) or $1000 (512GB), with a $600 13R version also available.

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iOS Devices More Vulnerable to Phishing Attacks Than Android: Lookout Report

Lookout's Q3 2024 report reveals iOS devices faced significantly more phishing attacks (18.4%) than Android (11.4%), especially in enterprise settings where iOS devices are more prevalent and experienced nearly double the attack rate (19% vs 10.9%), highlighting the need for improved security measur...

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Android 15 Bolsters Security with Enhanced Privacy Controls and 7-Day App Usage Monitoring

Android 15 significantly enhances user security by introducing live threat detection, cellular network defense, and stricter app permission controls, including a 7-day history in the Privacy Dashboard to monitor app usage of sensitive functions like camera and location, following Apple's lead in res...

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