Google has recently unveiled a new feature in the form of the Emoji Kitchen sticker tool for Gboard on Android. This feature allows Android users to combine different emojis directly on their keyboard, before sharing those creations on their favorite apps. This sticker tool takes two different emojis and automatically combines them. Each combination is … Read more
Although Google has been making efforts to drop 32-bit app support on Android for the last few years, it may still be a while before 32-bit apps become a thing of the past. In a bid to speed up the process, however, Google could soon implement a new change in Android that will warn users … Read more
It doesn’t happen very often, but there are a few apps and features that Google limits to its Pixel devices. One such example is the Google Recorder app, which has been enjoying some rather fruitful updates in recent months. In one of the most recent updates, Google is now allowing users to access the app … Read more
Including some Pixel 6-specific fixes It’s the first Monday of the month, and if you’re a Pixel owner, you know exactly what that means. April’s security patch for Google’s lineup of phones is here, and while it’s not quite as exciting as a fully-fledged Feature Drop, there’s a hint of good news for fans. This … Read more
One less Pro-exclusive feature If you’ve picked up any of Samsung’s last couple of flagship generations, you’ve probably scored yourself a discounted – or even free – pair of its earbuds. The company offers all sorts of headphones, from the bean-shaped Galaxy Buds Live to an AirPods Pro competitor in the Galaxy Buds Pro. Now, … Read more
Recently at EFF’s Threat Lab, we’ve been focusing a lot on the Android malware ecosystem and providing tools for its analysis. We’ve noticed a lot of samples of Android malware in the tor-hydra family have surfaced, masquerading as banking apps to lure unsuspecting customers into installing them. In this post, we will take an example … Read more
Parimatch is a world famous betting site that is in great demand in India as well. Players from that country often use the PariMatch app adapted for mobile devices. The platform has an excellent reputation among Indian users as it is internationally licensed to accept legal sports betting. In this article, you will learn more … Read more
Although updates for Pixels and Samsung’s phones have been rolling out with the April 2022 patch levels included, one critical and high-profile exploit hasn’t been addressed yet. Although the Android Security Bulletin for the month has been published today, it does not state that it addresses the Dirty Pipe vulnerability, which can be used for … Read more
Epic Games announced a new 3D scanning app for iOS and Android devices on Monday. It’s called RealityScan, and as the name indicates, it turns photos you take with your phone into high-fidelity 3D models. Epic Games developed RealityScan in collaboration with Capturing Reality (which it acquired last March) and Quixel (creator of Megascans). The … Read more
A dangerous piece of spyware that eavesdrops on anyone who downloads it has been discovered by researchers. The dodgy Android app keeps track of your location and records you through your devices’ microphones, according to a report. It then sends the files to the murky organization behind the technology. Their identity remains a mystery. They … Read more