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Google has started rolling out this month’s security patch for Android devices. With the December security update, the tech giant has fixed 85 vulnerabilities which also included a critical one (CVE-2023-40088). Meanwhile, Google listed only 16 system vulnerabilities which also included the critical security flaw. This particular flaw was listed as an RCE or Remote code execution. It means that this could have been used by attackers to place their own code into the system of a target phone without the user's knowledge or…

Whether you own an older Pixel device or one from the Google Pixel 8 series, starting from Android 11, Pixel users have access to a unique feature called "App Suggestions." This feature aims to streamline the process of finding apps by recommending them on either the home screen or the bottom app drawer based on your phone activity. However, some users may find this feature a bit bothersome when enabled. The good news is that you can easily enable or disable it according to your preference. Here's a simple guide on how to…

Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) issued a vulnerability note, CIVN-2023-0194, highlighting multiple vulnerabilities in the Android operating system (OS). These vulnerabilities, according to the government body, pose a significant risk as they can be exploited by attackers to gain elevated privileges, access sensitive information, and cause denial of service (DoS) conditions on targeted systems. This article aims to provide an overview of the reported vulnerabilities, the affected Android versions, and…

Gone are the days when phone numbers were as commonly memorized as street addresses. While you once had your own phone number, your best friend’s, your crush’s, and the one for the local pizza shop all at the top of mind, the advent of smartphones has rendered this memory exercise moot. Like most people, you probably don’t call your own phone number very often — and if you do, it’s likely listed in your Favorites — so you may not know it off the top of your head. With that reality comes the familiar grip of panic…

Google’s Android operating system has been around since 2008, and during that time, it has been used on a massive array of smartphones, tablets, wearables, and other devices — including televisions and even cars. It can be enjoyed on a phone that costs $100 or $1,000, and because the Google Play application store is installed, it transforms that device into anything from a gaming machine to one for doing your accounting. But the Android that was released in 2008 is not the same piece of software it is today, and not…

Most governments have the ability to send nationwide alerts to their citizens via smartphone notifications, and the U.K. is planning on doing just that on April 23. As a test of a new emergency alert system, the U.K. government is warning everyone now that U.K. citizens should expect their phones to all sound off together in a few weeks. The nationwide alarm is a feature that isn’t used very often. That doesn’t diminish its importance, though, as it has taken the place of nationwide TV and radio broadcasts that warn…

Boox Tab Ultra MSRP $600.00 “The Boox Tab Ultra is an Android tablet unlike anything else on the market. With a premium design and lovely e-ink screen, there's a lot to like.” Pros Big anti-glare display with a matte finish Fast for an e-ink device Excellent battery life Brilliant keyboard case Comes…

Image Source : GOOGLE Google Wear OS Google has reportedly rolled out new phoneless navigation support in Maps (running on the Wear OS smartwatches). Wear OS has been powered by smartwatches which no longer require a paired phone for turn-by-turn navigation when using Google Maps, as long as the watches have built-in LTE connectivity or are connected to a Wi-Fi…

Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 series is reportedly getting the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update for both its LTE as well as Wi-Fi versions. The One UI 5.0 update for the Galaxy Tab A8 Wi-fi is rolling out in Europe, including Romania, Luxembourg, Poland, Slovenia, Spain, and more. In India, the update is rolling out to the Galaxy Tab A8 LTE model. The LTE version of the tablet is also getting the OS update in several other markets. The update brings in new features, a cleaner design, and performance improvements. The Galaxy Tab…

Samsung introduces budget-friendly Galaxy M04 with 5000mAh battery, 2-year OS upgrade in IndiaSamsung has launched the Galaxy M04 in India, bringing a new budget-friendly smartphone option to the market. The device boasts a massive 5,000mAh battery, ensuring users have plenty of power to get through the day, even with heavy use. In addition to its long-lasting battery, the Galaxy M04 also comes with a 2-year OS upgrade guarantee. This means that users can expect to receive regular updates to the operating…