Free VPN Apps Found Riddled With Security Flaws

Free VPN Apps Found Riddled With Security Flaws

A large-scale study of free virtual private network (VPN) apps has uncovered serious privacy and security risks that affect both consumers and enterprises. The analysis, conducted by Zimperium zLabs, reviewed 800 VPN applications available for Android and iOS and found that many failed to deliver the protection users expect. Major Security and Privacy Weaknesses The…

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T-Mobile boosts its Starlink satellite service with support for more apps and phones, but quietly loses a Google Photos perk

T-Mobile boosts its Starlink satellite service with support for more apps and phones, but quietly loses a Google Photos perk

T-Mobile’s T-Satellite service is now available for more apps It lets you use some major apps when connected to a satellite T-Mobile has also shuttered its exclusive Google One storage deals T-Mobile has been offering Starlink connectivity to its customers for a few months now, and the T-Satellite service gives you a way to contact…

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Mobile health apps help older adults manage diabetes

Mobile health apps help older adults manage diabetes

Mobile health apps could help improve health among older adults with diabetes, according to a study by researchers at the University of Georgia and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The study found health apps helped older adults with diabetes manage blood glucose levels and adhere to medication protocols. It’s a promising sign for a population that…

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Afghanistan regains internet access amid confusion over who was responsible for blackout

Afghanistan regains internet access amid confusion over who was responsible for blackout

PESHAWAR, Pakistan — Afghanistan is gradually getting back online, Taliban officials said, following a sweeping cut in cell phone and internet services that affected everything from banking to travel to aid work. “Following a major technical disruption in Afghanistan’s mobile networks, phone call services have now begun to be gradually restored,” the Afghan Ministry of…

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T-Satellite takes Android apps to the stars with 'Satellite-ready' access on T-Mobile

T-Satellite takes Android apps to the stars with ‘Satellite-ready’ access on T-Mobile

What you need to know T-Mobile announced its “Satellite-ready” apps, which can now leverage its T-Satellite network for off-grid use. Users on Android and iOS will find apps like WhatsApp, X (Formerly Twitter), AccuWeather, and more available when without a cell signal. T-Satellite launched back in July after extensive testing with T-Mobile that garnered roughly…

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