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Flaw in Huawei AppGallery allows paid Android apps to be downloaded for free [Update: Fix incoming]

May 19, 2022
A newly discovered flaw in Huawei’s AppGallery store makes it possible for paid Android apps to be downloaded for free, but a fix is on the way. Given the ongoing sanctions against Huawei that prevent the phone maker from using Google’s services (among other things), the company’s own suite of apps and services have been critically important. This includes the AppGallery store, which…
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iPhone made up over half of smartphone shipments in North America during Q1

May 19, 2022
A new report by Canalys shows that the iPhone accounted for half of the smartphone shipments in North America in Q1 of 2022, achieving a 51% market share powered by the strong performance of the iPhone 13. “The North American smartphone market has been buoyed by Apple’s strong growth,” said Canalys Analyst Brian Lynch. “This quarter, the iPhone 13’s high popularity was the key driver.
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Redesigned Google TV app with Highlights news feed rolling out

May 19, 2022
As announced in March, Google TV is rolling out a redesign that adds a “Highlights” news feed and reorganizes other parts of the Android app. “For you” is the new “Home” tab, and it occupies the second position in the bottom bar. The only real change here is the removal of top tabs for “Movies” and “Shows,” though shortcuts to view just those category suggestions are available…
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Brave web browser for iOS updated with new ‘Privacy Hub’

May 19, 2022
The popular privacy-focused web browser Brave released an update to its iOS app on Wednesday that brings a new “Privacy Hub” to its users. There, the app shows a summary of how visited websites collect and use personal data from the device. The feature is part of version…
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Honda teases Prologue EV alongside plans to hasten lumbering electrification strategy

May 19, 2022
Honda Motor Co. released a sketch of its upcoming Prologue electric SUV co-developed with GM – its first vehicle designed primarily using virtual reality visualization technology. Additionally, Honda shared an update to its EV sale strategy that includes three separate phases on its path to introduce 30 EVs globally by the end of the decade. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is a legacy automaker that has…
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