Tag: Android users

Breathe Easy: Google Discover now offers AQI data for Android and iOS in new update
22Oct By adminNo Comments
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Breathe Easy: Google Discover now offers AQI data for Android and iOS in new update

[ad_1] In an effort to provide users with real-time air quality data, Google is introducing a new AQI (Air Quality Index) card in its Discover feature on both Android and iOS platforms. This move is set to enhance the user experience, ensuring that individuals have easy access to essential information about the air they breathe. Update 10/21: Following a brief hiatus in August, Google is now widely deploying the AQI card within Discover on both iOS and Android devices, accessible via the Google app and to the left of your homescreen. It's important to note that AQI data is not currently available on Android tablets and the Pixel Fold, according to a 9to5Google report. As part of this update, Google has also given a facelift to the Customise menu, replacing Material You switches with ch...
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YouTube tests a new hum-to-search feature on Android
28Aug By adminNo Comments
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YouTube tests a new hum-to-search feature on Android

[ad_1] There's good news for Android users who love listening to songs. YouTube is testing a search feature where users hum to identify songs.As noted on YouTube's support page, the video-sharing platform is testing a search-by-song capability on the Android version of the app that allows users to figure out a song on YouTube by humming, singing or recording a song, TechCrunch reported. Users who have access to the experiment can toggle from YouTube voice search to the new song search feature and hum, sing or record a song for three or more seconds. The platform then identifies the tune and directs the user to relevant YouTube videos featuring the searched song, whether that be the official music video, user-generated content or Shorts. The search-by-song capability is only available to...
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These 2 spyware apps caught sharing data with China; 5 things you must do
9Jul By adminNo Comments
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These 2 spyware apps caught sharing data with China; 5 things you must do

[ad_1] Cybercriminals are increasingly managing to escape security checks and sneak their apps into Android smartphones. From malicious links on emails, social media, and texts or by simply hiding malware in otherwise innocuous-looking apps on app stores, these cybercriminals have become a huge menace for smartphone users. The worst part is that they put at risk the personal data and bank details of users. In the latest shocking event, two spyware apps were caught hiding on the Google Play Store that affected up to 1.5 million users.This comes from mobile cybersecurity company Pradeo, which revealed in a blog post that two applications, which are from the same developer, feature similar malicious behaviour. The apps are masquerading as file management tools while they are silently steal...
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Phone tracking LetMeSpy app hacked; thousands of users’ location, messages stolen
29Jun By adminNo Comments
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Phone tracking LetMeSpy app hacked; thousands of users’ location, messages stolen

[ad_1] Some Android phone users just got the worst news! Their data has been stolen by hackers. A phone tracking app created to spy on people, known as LetMeSpy app, has been hacked The app has issued a security notice that cyber criminals have hacked its servers and stolen sensitive data, cybersecurity firm Bitdefender reported. On its website, LetMeSpy has informed that “On June 21, 2023, a security incident occurred involving obtaining unauthorized access to the data of website users.”LetMeSpy app is a free mobile application for Android mobile phones. It tracks Calls, SMS, and GPS locations of the phone it is installed in. This program is very light and can be invisible to the user. The app's description says, "Just download the installation file and install the app on the phone you...
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Smartphone users warned against 12 BAD apps! DELETE them now
4Feb By adminNo Comments
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Smartphone users warned against 12 BAD apps! DELETE them now

[ad_1] Android smartphone users have been warned about hazardous apps which they should deal with immediately! According to a report by the cyber security team at Dr. Web, Google has removed 12 apps from the Play Store. These apps were said to be deceiving users into watching unlimited advertisements and stealing sensitive data in cyber attacks. The cyber security firm revealed that some of the apps were so popular that they even had more than 5 million downloads by users across the globe.As per the detection data collected by Dr.Web for Android, adware trojans and spyware activity increased in December. “At the same time, many new threats were discovered on Google Play over the course of last month. Among them were dozens of fake apps and trojans that subscribe victims to paid service...
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Making online payments? Check 5 best payment apps- Google Pay, Paytm, PhonePe, more
28Jan By adminNo Comments
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Making online payments? Check 5 best payment apps- Google Pay, Paytm, PhonePe, more

[ad_1] Google Pay, Paytm, PhonePe, and more- here are five best online payment apps that you can use. Online transactions have taken the world by storm, especially over the last couple of years. From street vendors to money transfers in your own bank account, everything can be done online through payment apps. There are several mobile applications available through which you can make online payments, do recharges and much more. These apps can be installed from Google Play Store for Android users while iPhone or iOS users can go to Apple App Store for the same. If you want to know the top ones, here we provide a list for you including Google Pay, BHIM, Paytm to PhonePe:1. Google Pay app: Google Pay is one of the most popularly and widely used payment applications. It uses UnifiedPaymen...
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Beware! Scary apps are filling your phone with dangerous malware; Delete now
2Nov By adminNo Comments
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Beware! Scary apps are filling your phone with dangerous malware; Delete now

[ad_1] Google has removed a number of dangerous adware apps that are found to be riddled with malware. Check the complete list here. Google has been putting efforts to stop dangerous malware from getting into Google Play Store apps. The tech giant keeps a tap on these apps and removes them. However, a security team at McAfee has found a number of dangerous adware apps on Google Play Store that could install highly intrusive advertisements on your device. Once installed, you will start getting annoying ads on devices. That's not all, it will even block other apps' windows as well as fill your phone with unwanted notifications, create shortcuts, and even load websites. This time Google has detected 13 malicious apps pretending to be useful software, from QR code scanners, to travel tool...
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Delete THESE scary apps from your phone, Google has just banned them! Check full list
27Oct By adminNo Comments
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Delete THESE scary apps from your phone, Google has just banned them! Check full list

[ad_1] A number of dangerous adware apps have been found to be riddled with malware. Check complete list of these scary apps here and delete them now. Even after Google's efforts to stop dangerous malware from getting into Google Play Store apps, many of them still manage to get through. And here is a warning about these dangerous apps found on Google Play Store. Once again, a security team at McAfee has found a number of dangerous adware apps on Google Play Store that could fill devices with highly intrusive advertisements. Once installed, these apps start sending annoying ads on devices and block other apps' windows, show unwanted notifications, create shortcuts, and even load websites. There are as many as 16 malicious apps pretending to be useful software, from QR code scanners, t...
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