Android backups are getting pickier for you, in a good way

Google is testing per-app controls for Android backups. A Play Services beta shows size-sorted lists and individual switches, ...
Digital Trends

Apple’s new tool could make iPhone-Android data transfer less of a headache

What’s happened? Apple has quietly previewed a new tool called AppMigrationKit that could make switching phones a lot smoother. Spotted by 9to5Mac, it’s designed to help apps move your on-device data ...

Samsung flagship phones were vulnerable to a stealthy data-stealing attack for a year

Samsung Galaxy phones were targeted by the sophisticated "LANDFALL" zero-day spyware, which stole personal data using a malformed image file.
Android Police

Apple could soon make the iPhone-to-Android switch painless

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...
InfoQ

Pixnapping: Side-Channel Vulnerability Allows Android Apps to Capture Sensitive Screen Data

A monthly overview of things you need to know as an architect or aspiring architect. Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with ...
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If Your Android Auto 'Quick Control' Feature Is Broken, You're Not Alone

In the modern era, cars and mobile phones aren't as separate as they once were. Apps like Android Auto have come to the forefront, offering drivers the convenience of accessing functions like music ...
Android

AT&T Extends Data Breach Claim Settlement Deadline: Here’s How to File It

AT&T has extended the deadline for its $177 million data breach settlement, giving customers until December 18, 2025, to file a claim. The settlement covers the two breaches the company announced in ...
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Samsung will pay £100 for your BROKEN phone, and this code means the deals don't stop there

Got your eyes on a new Samsung Galaxy S smartphone? Good news, the Galaxy S25 lineup launched back in Januaryhas plummeted in price on the Samsung Store. This is one of the first times we've seen ...