Updated to Android 16? You should enable these 2 critical security features ASAP - here's why

I'll explain these two key security features and how to find and enable them. 1. Identity Check . This feature was added in 2024, but it didn't receive much attention until the re ...
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I used 14 secret codes to unlock menus of settings on my iPhone and Android - how it works

Use these codes to forward calls, pay your bill, check balances, etc. Some of the codes work only on certain carriers or devices. One of the codes also might erase your data, so use with caution. I've ...
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The latest Android 16 QPR2 beta makes it easier to add app shortcuts to home screen

Google's latest Android 16 QPR2 beta for Pixels brings app shortcut tweaks, UI polish, and stability improvements.

Your open-source custom ROM has a dirty secret, and Librephone wants to fix it

The Free Software Foundation's new Librephone project wants to reverse engineer the binary blobs our phones rely on.

Android security flaw lets hackers steal 2FA codes and chats

It can nick whatever’s visible on your screen, think two-factor codes, chat threads, or location timelines, in under 30 seconds.