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Apple allows Russia to pre-install apps on iPhones as part of device setup

Starting next month, Apple will allow the Russian government to pre-install apps on iPhones, iPads, and possibly other devices like Macs in future. In accordance with a new Russian law, Apple users will see a dialog box upon initial setup of new devices that features web browsers, antivirus, messenger, email clients, and more to be installed by default. The list of apps is provided by the…
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iPhone app privacy analysis shows which apps collect the most personal data

iPhone app privacy labels have been a real eye-opener in showing just how much of our personal data is accessed by certain apps. If you’ve ever wondered which apps collect and share the most data, cloud storage company pCloud did the legwork. The company examined app privacy labels in the App Store, and compiled a ranking of apps by the percentage of personal data collected, as well as the…
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Google Go reaches 500-million Play Store download milestone

Although designed for modest smartphone hardware and those mainly in emerging markets, Google Go has now reached the impressive 500-million-download milestone on the Google Play Store. While more of a replacement for the dedicated Google app — itself a streamlined…
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Files by Google adds a ‘Favorites’ folder, more new features hinted at

The latest Files by Google update rolling out via the Google Play Store has added a neat new “Favorites” folder, while code strings within this build hint at some more potential new features. With Files by Google v1.0.362806406, a new Favorites folder has been added that will essentially streamline the process of accessing commonly used files on your device. The change was spotted by XDA…
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Google announces 2nd-gen Nest Hub with Soli-powered ‘Sleep Sensing’ for $99

In deciding to not put a camera on what was initially called the Home Hub, Google made its first Assistant Smart Display ideal for nightstands. The new 2nd-generation Nest Hub is further embracing that role with Sleep Sensing to track your rest. Otherwise, it looks the same and is not that much more expensive than the original. New Nest Hub design Google has retained the floating display design…
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