You could confidently say that just about every app on your phone is tracking you in some way – that’s just a side effect of modern tech. DuckDuckGo – a web-search tool turned browser that is famous for putting privacy above all else – is releasing a new App Tracking Protection feature for Android users, now available in beta.
With the intention of giving more users worldwide the ability…
Twitter DMs likely to get end-to-end encryption; Twitter Blue returning; Musk ultimatum
November 16, 2022
In a rare piece of good news about the social network, Twitter DMs (direct messages) look set to get end-to-end encryption. After a reference was found to the unannounced privacy feature in code for the Android app, Musk appeared to confirm the plan, responding to a tweet…
Mosyle brings Apple endpoint security to the iPhone and iPad
November 16, 2022
Mosyle is announcing its first endpoint security solution for IT admins looking for solutions for the iPhone and iPad. Mosyle Hardening & Compliance protects iOS employees, helps them comply with security protocols, regulations, and keeps their devices updated.
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Following the launch of the Apple Watch Ultra, some are suggesting that next year’s iPhone lineup might see an iPhone 15 Ultra instead of a Pro Max.
The theory is that Apple will increase the differentiation between the Pro and Ultra model iPhones, with the twin aims of pushing up the price of the top-of-the-range model and persuading Pro buyers to switch to the Ultra …
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Images reveal MagSafe ‘Magic Charger’ for iPhone that Apple (thankfully) hasn’t released
November 16, 2022
MagSafe came to the iPhone back in 2020 with the introduction of the iPhone 12. Thus far, Apple itself hasn’t really expanded its lineup of accessories that tap into MagSafe technology, outside of the polarizing MagSafe Battery Pack.
New images posted to Twitter claim to…
Google Wallet is now available on Fitbit Sense 2 and Versa 4 as it expands to more countries
November 16, 2022
Google Wallet is seeing one of its first major expansions since its launch as it brings mobile payments to Fitbit Sense 2 and Versa 4 as well as expanding into 12 new countries.
Rolling out starting today, the latest Fitbit smartwatches are adding support for Google Wallet.
Google Pixel Watch adds support for Fitbit’s Sleep Profile feature
November 16, 2022
Just a day after rolling out a fresh update to the Pixel Watch app with some Fitbit improvements, Google has confirmed that the Pixel Watch now supports Sleep Profiles on Fitbit Premium.
In a blog post on The Keyword, Google confirms that the Pixel Watch is adding support for Fitbit Sleep Profiles. Fitbit devices such as the Sense and Versa smartwatches as well as the Charge 5 tracker and others…
Samsung brings Android 13 to Galaxy Note 20 series and Galaxy S21 in the United States
November 16, 2022
Samsung is blasting through its Android 13 update, now bringing the update to more devices in the United States as well as abroad.
As of today, November 15, Samsung is rolling out Android 13 to the Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Ultra, and the Galaxy S21 series in the United…
Google Doodle celebrates the Indonesian musical instrument Angklung
November 16, 2022
Today’s Google Doodle seen in limited regions celebrates the Angklung, which is a unique bamboo musical instrument that is played in Indonesia.
An interesting subject for a homepage Doodle, the Angklung was officially declared a World Heritage item on this day back in…
Privacy Sandbox Beta will start rolling out to Android 13 next year
November 16, 2022
After several months of developer previews, Privacy Sandbox is entering beta for Android 13 early next year so that developers can more widely test “private advertising solutions.”
This beta is aimed at ad tech and app developers with privacy-preserving APIs that limit user data sharing with third parties, and don’t use cross-party identifiers.
The Privacy Sandbox Beta requires developers…
