Unplugged, a company cofounded and backed by Erik Prince, who is also the founder of infamous private military contractor Blackwater, has just released a new version of its “privacy-first” UP Phone that will be made in the US — at some point. The original UP Phone was described by the company as “the ultimate privacy-focused…
The excitement and anxiety were palpable at an internet cafe in Hong Kong as patrons waited for tickets to go on sale for K-pop sensation Blackpink’s concert at Kai Tak Stadium next year. About half of the 24 customers at the cafe in Causeway Bay were eager fans hoping to secure concert tickets, including 30-year-old…
Open it up and you’re treated to a massive 8-inch screen, a decent size bump from the 7.6-inch Fold6—that makes it better for multitasking, as apps can make better use of the space. I still don’t think multitasking is as great as it was on the OnePlus Open, but I do like some of the…
Representational Image, ANI. The Delhi Police arrested a receiver and international supplier of stolen mobile phones and recovered 42 smartphones from his shop in Karol Bagh, an official said on Sunday. The accused, identified as Satender Pratap Singh alias Surjeet (47), a resident of Mahroli in Delhi, was allegedly preparing to ship the stolen devices…
Google’s earthquake alert system shows two notifications to Android users. (Credit: Google Crisis Response) Potentially Life-Saving Alerts Now Reach 2.5 Billion People In 98 Countries Through Their Google-Based Phones In a Nutshell Over 11,000 earthquakes were detected by Android phones from 2021 to 2024, with 85% matching traditional seismic catalogs. The system now delivers early…
You know your software is a success when its name becomes a verb: You’ll now commonly hear about images being photoshopped, even if the editing wasn’t done with the Adobe image editor. Adobe might not like it, but the usage shows how dominant its flagship product has become. On mobile though, Photoshop hasn’t achieved the…
The Android ecosystem is undergoing one of its most transformative evolutions in a decade. With the convergence of generative AI, 5G networks, foldable devices, and Google’s accelerated support for Kotlin Multiplatform and Jetpack Compose, Android development in 2025 is no longer just about building apps—it’s about engineering adaptive, intelligent experiences that live across screens, devices,…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – A new law is set to take effect in Tennessee, tackling an obstacle surrounding cell phones in schools. HB932/SB897 focuses on cell phone usage during school instruction, requiring school districts across the state to create a policy that reflects certain requirements under state law. The main piece of the legislation says…
“I can’t see any significant growth over the next few years,” says Stryjak. “Other companies have caught up a little bit in terms of making things more durable and sustainable and repairable, and with consumers a key driver is still pricing and brand. Fairphone will have its loyal fan base, but I can’t see that…
A new version of a notorious banking malware is hitting Android phones, allowing hackers to steal login details and control banking apps in real time, according to researchers. The cybersecurity firm Zimperium says the malware employs a novel virtualization technique that allows legitimate banking apps and other applications on a victim’s device to be hijacked. “Instead…