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Researchers uncover unknown Android flaws used to hack into a student’s phone Google

Researchers uncover unknown Android flaws used to hack into a student’s phone

Amnesty International said that Google fixed previously unknown flaws in Android that allowed authorities to unlock phones using forensic tools. On Friday, Amnesty International published a report detailing a chain of three zero-day vulnerabilities developed by phone-unlocking company Cellebrite, which its researchers found after investigating the hack of a student…
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February 28, 2025
Google Sued for Hurting Traffic and Eroding the Internet with AI Overview. An Unfair Charge? Google

Google Sued for Hurting Traffic and Eroding the Internet with AI Overview. An Unfair Charge?

Key Takeaways Chegg has sued Google, claiming AI Overviews reduced its traffic and revenue by displaying answers directly in search results. Chegg is struggling financially, though. $6.1M net loss, a 24% revenue drop, and stock trading at just above $1. Google denies harm, arguing AI Overviews drive traffic to more…
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February 26, 2025
Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Hyper Light Drifter, Codenames, Exolotl Zian, more Google

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Hyper Light Drifter, Codenames, Exolotl Zian, more

This afternoon’s lineup of Android price drops from the Google Play store are now up for grabs down below. The massive Samsung Galaxy S25/Ultra deals roll on alongside up to $200 off JBL’s leather-like and metal Authentics Google Home Speakers, Nothing CMF Buds with ANC and Google Fast Pair at $27…
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February 25, 2025
What’s new in Android’s February 2025 Google System Updates [U: 2/24] Google

What’s new in Android’s February 2025 Google System Updates [U: 2/24]

The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers. The following first-party apps comprise the “Google System”: Adaptive Connectivity…
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February 25, 2025
Google, Qualcomm will support 8 years of Android updates with latest chips Google

Google, Qualcomm will support 8 years of Android updates with latest chips

Starting with the Snapdragon 8 Elite, Qualcomm will offer device manufacturers (OEMs) the “ability to provide support for up to eight consecutive years of Android software and security updates.” Qualcomm today announced a “program” in partnership with Google. What this means is that support for platform software included in this…
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February 24, 2025