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Cybercrime has been on the rise in recent years, and Android users have become a prime target for attackers. This is due in part to the open nature of the Android platform. It gives users more control over their devices but also makes them more vulnerable to malware and other threats. In a recent example, a Thai victim lost around 10 million Thai Baht (roughly $280,000) to cybercriminals deploying FjordPhantom. More importantly, it is roughly 4 times the annual salary of an average American, per the 2022 census. The…

OnePlus has released a new update for its foldable device, the OnePlus Open, bringing some notable improvements to the camera functionality, but not Android 14. Users eager for the latest Android 14 experience will likely have to exercise patience, as the update is based on OxygenOS 13.2 and not the anticipated OxygenOS 14. The recently deployed update (via Android Authority) is labeled as firmware CPH2551_13.2.0.201(EX01) and is 508.98MB in size. This update includes the the Android security patch for November 2023. A…

Last updated: December 4th, 2023 at 08:06 UTC+01:00 Google improved Android a lot for tablets. Since the launch of Android 12L a couple of years ago, the company has made a lot of efforts to make the operating system and apps better for large-screen devices like foldable phones and tablets. It promised to improve over 50 stock apps to work better on tablets. Now, one such improvement is coming to the Gmail app, which comes pre-installed on all Android tablets. The latest version of the Gmail app now features (via…

Samsung's new laptop lineup is rumored to launch later this month. A few days ago, the design and some features of Galaxy Book 4 series laptops were revealed through a leak. Now, complete specifications of the Galaxy Book 4 Ultra, Samsung's next-generation flagship laptop, have been leaked through a new report. Galaxy Book 4 Ultra specifications leak again The Galaxy Book 4 Ultra (960XGL) will walk the same lines as its predecessor, offering high-end specifications in a premium body and a fantastic OLED screen. According…

Samsung upgraded from 12MP primary cameras to 50MP cameras with the Galaxy S22. The Galaxy S23 and the Galaxy S24 use the same 50MP primary camera introduced with the Galaxy S22. However, we might see a change next year, with the Galaxy S25 and the Galaxy S25+ upgrading to a newer camera sensor. Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+ could use Sony camera sensors According to a report from tipster Revegnus (@Tech_Reve), the Galaxy S25 and the Galaxy S25+ will ditch the ISOCELL GN3 50MP camera sensor used in the Galaxy S22, Galaxy…

Samsung Galaxy A55 could be inching towards its launch as its specifications and renders have surfaced online. The upcoming Galaxy A-series smartphone is said to come with a 6.5-inch flat display. The renders suggest that the Galaxy A55 will have a hole punch cutout on the display. It is seen carrying triple rear cameras as well. The handset is expected to be powered by an Exynos 1480 SoC. The Galaxy A55 will debut as a successor to the Galaxy A54 5G, which was launched in India in March this…

Last updated: December 4th, 2023 at 06:28 UTC+01:00 Recently, Google celebrated 1 billion RCS users by adding new features to the Google Messages app. Now, it seems like the treat isn't over, as the company is rolling out a new update that brings a redesigned text field with a dedicated shortcut bar. So, now with the redesign, the text field will take up most of the space and give you a dedicated box with shortcuts. Previously, the RCS/text box took up two-thirds of the space, and when you tapped it to begin writing,…

OnePlus 12 is set to launch in China on December 5 as a successor to the OnePlus 11 5G. The latter was introduced in February this year. OnePlus has previously confirmed several key specifications of the upcoming flagship model including processor, camera, and colourways. Now, more details of the handset, such as the battery, charging, and connectivity options have also been confirmed by the company. A top OnePlus executive has shared live images of the phone. More live images that hint at key specifications of the…

Samsung is gearing up to launch the next generation of Galaxy S series smartphones early next year. A series of leaks have already shed light on the features of the flagship smartphones ahead of the rumoured launch on January 17. Most recently, renders of the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra have leaked online along with their full specifications. Both Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 Ultra are said to run on Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, paired with 12GB of RAM. The Galaxy S24, in contrast, is tipped to be powered by an…

Last updated: December 4th, 2023 at 05:09 UTC+01:00 As per the latest information pouring in, Google has delayed the launch of its next-gen AI chatbot, Gemini, and will keep it under wraps until next year. Notably, Google announced at I/O 2023 Gemini as its next-gen foundation model, and it was all set to debut next week. However, you will not see Gemini come out until January 2024. Gemini is said to be the most powerful conversational AI that Google has created. According to reports from The Information, this…