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We do a lot of things on our mobile phones these days. This includes work, where we communicate with our colleagues on potentially top-secret information. We also use it for banking purposes, we can trade shares, buy or sell crypto, and more. This is why it is paramount that you keep your phone safe, especially with a newly-discovered Android trojan called Sturnus that is making its rounds . What makes Sturnus different from other malware The Sturnus Android trojan represents an evolution in mobile threats ....

Qualcomm is holding its Snapdragon Summit this week and while much of biggest announcements are yet to be made, Qualcomm is sharing some interesting details about its Snapdragon platforms, namely that its laptop platform is believed to deliver premium performance. If you’ve somehow missed that Qualcomm chipsets power a few different laptops, that’s understandable. Qualcomm has, for the longest time, been a company that mostly makes chipsets for mobile devices ....

One of the basic features of our smartphones, regardless of platform, is the ability to arrange our home screens to our own liking and preference. In the past, iOS has been quite restrictive, but Apple has loosened its reins over time. While it still doesn’t quite compare to Android, iOS today does offer deeper customization and freedom. However, it appears that at one point, Apple engineers pitched the idea of allowing AI to control the iPhone home screen, but Apple exec Craig Federighi put a stop to that ....

Android 16 has arrived. At first glance, this update may not seem big. It isn’t getting a redesign yet. However, it still brings nice quality of life improvements. With Android 16, you’re getting new features like desktop windowing, Live Updates, and much more. In this article, we are aiming to tell you everything you need to know about this version of Android. From its codename, down to what devices currently have the update....

Google’s Android 16 introduces a paradigm shift in how mobile operating systems handle user privacy. The update moves beyond traditional permission toggles, implementing an artificial intelligence framework that interprets user intent and adjusts data access dynamically. Rather than forcing users to manually configure dozens of privacy settings, the system observes behavioral patterns and applies contextual restrictions that align with demonstrated preferences. How the AI Engine Monitors App Behavior The AI privacy engine operates by analyzing app usage patterns, time-based activities, and contextual signals to determine appropriate permission levels....

After years of rumors, a potential merger between Android and Chrome OS could finally be on the horizon after Google’s Android ecosystem president, Sameer Samat, spoke about combining them into one platform. A hybrid platform has the potential to elevate he user experience and improve flexibility for developers and consumers. This move comes as a direct response to the continued dominance of Apple’s unified macOS, iPadOS, and iOS ecosystems. Simplified Hardware Ecosystem for Consumers The potential merger between operating systems will help to unify the user experience across tablets, mobile devices, laptops, desktops, and more, improving the user experience and expanding developer possibilities....

How many devices does Apple have floating out there in this great big world today? Thousands? Hundreds of thousands? Millions? Try billions. In a press release for Apple’s latest earnings results , CEO Tim Cook revealed that Apple has a staggering 2.5 billion active devices worldwide. Apple boasts 2.5 billion active devices What makes this particularly impressive is we’re talking about active devices. We’re not talking about how many devices Apple has sold over the years....

CES always has a tendency to bring out some of the coolest tech devices, and CES 2026 has not disappointed in this regard with the reveal of the Pet Feeder Match G1 from Cheerble. This device is an automatic pet feeder/food bowl that, while not necessarily traversing any new ground in terms of product categories, adds several new features that we haven’t seen in any current products. Designed for cats, the Pet Feeder Match G1 is intended for multi-cat homes and makes feeding your cats a breeze, because you can be more hands-off without having to sacrifice the peace of mind that your cats are actually eating right....

There are a ton of aftermarket CarPlay and Android Auto devices out there. This is perfect for older car models that do not have the feature. But what if you wanted the full Android experience? That’s a bit rare, which is why we feel that the Ottoaibox P3 Pro is deserving of our Best of CES 2026 award , where this little puck-shaped device is bringing the full Android experience to vehicles....

Parental controls are available in just about anything related to online interaction these days, for a good reason, and Sony is now making it easier to manage what your kids do online with the new PlayStation family app. Launched on September 10, the PlayStation family app hosts a wide array of different management controls for people with kids who have access to the home console. The app, which is available on both Android and iOS devices as of this week, offers several features to help safeguard your children’s online PSN activity....

DJI’s Osmo Mobile SE is on sale right now for its lowest price ever, and this is a deal you don’t want to miss if you could benefit at all from having a gimbal while you use your phone for recording video. These are excellent tools for anyone who takes a lot of video, whether it be at events, for their content creation, or just for family gatherings. That being said, some of these gimbals can be a little pricey....

It’s not uncommon for companies to run afoul of local laws in other countries. This is because different countries have different rules and regulations. Sometimes what’s legal in one country might be illegal in another. X was recently hit with a $140 million fine in the EU, and this seems to have triggered Elon Musk, who has since called for an abolition of the union. Elon Musk wants EU abolished after X fine According to the EU, it has fined X for breaching content rules ....

The Google Pixel 10a is slated to be released pretty soon, even though earlier rumors pointed to it launching before the end of 2025; that obviously did not happen. We now have the first official-looking render for the Pixel 10a , after releasing CAD renders a few months ago. We’ve also seen the spec sheet leak just last month, which didn’t bring us any real surprises in terms of specs, as we basically know what to expect from the a-series now....

We’re sure Samsung would love to follow in Apple’s footsteps by releasing phones powered by its own Exynos chipsets. Unfortunately, contrary to the rumors, the Exynos 2600 has been considered to be premature for the Galaxy S26 series . Exynos 2600 premature for Galaxy S26 According to recently leaked benchmarks , it suggests that the Exynos 2600 is quite the powerhouse. It has significantly outperformed Apple’s A19 Pro in multi-core scores....

Technology has made our lives easier in countless ways. However, it has also opened the door to new and creative scams . The FBI is now alerting smartphone users about a new, more dangerous variation of a scam that could put your personal and financial information at serious risk. The scam is an evolution of a tactic known as “brushing.” In the original version, online vendors would send you unsolicited merchandise and then use your address to post a fake, positive review of the product....

A handful of Motorola smartphones across different series are launching in the coming weeks. The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion mid-range model will be among them. A website recently leaked the alleged press renders of the device. Additionally, the brand also plans to introduce a few budget phones in the G series. One of them is the Motorola Moto G17, which had a few specs leaked via tipsters earlier. Now, the same source has leaked a few renders of the Motorola Moto G17 , which have given us the first look at its design....

The Samsung Galaxy S26 series – all three models – will have upgraded RAM next year. According to Ice Universe , the entire Galaxy S26 series will use LPDDR5X 10.7Gbps memory, which is currently in mass production and will start at 12GB. So the Pixel 10 series still has more RAM but the Galaxy S26 series will have faster RAM, which will actually open up some more features for the camera....

Qualcomm has yet to announce the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chip, which reportedly offers a significant boost in performance compared to last year’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip. The OnePlus 13, Xiaomi 15 series, Oppo Find X8 Ultra, and the vivo X200 Ultra are some of the devices that will equip the upcoming flagship chipset from Qualcomm. A recent rumor also suggests that the name of Qualcomm’s next flagship mobile SoC will be Snapdragon 8 Elite ....

Some early Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra info has popped up, and it’s all about the phone’s cameras. It seems like Samsung will finally bring upgraded camera hardware to its flagship smartphone. The Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra could deliver a major camera hardware overhaul The information comes from a trusted source, Ice Universe. He shared the information via X, mentioning quite a few upgrades. Based on this, the main camera, the ultrawide camera, and the front camera will get replaced....

Gigabyte has come to CES 2026 and has officially announced four new gaming monitors for its lineup this year, and they’ll be featuring OLED panels with high refresh rates, while also coming in varying sizes. Gigabyte isn’t as recognized by the wider consumer audience as brands like ASUS ROG , Razer, or Alienware , but if you’re a PC gaming enthusiast, then chances are you’re pretty familiar with the brand in one way or another....