• US government says security flaw in Chirp Systems' app lets anyone remotely control smart home locks

    CISA said Chirp Systems ignored the federal agency and the reporting security researcher. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

  • How to Stream Your Phone to a Hotel TV

    You don't need to ignore your hotel tv to watch your favorite streaming shows while on the road

  • How to turn on LDAC streaming on Android phones

    While LDAC streaming should enable itself automatically on any phone running Android 8.0 or above, there is a simple way to make sure you're getting the best streaming quality possible LDAC is a wireless audio tech developed by Sony, however it has been a part of Android since version 8.0 and it's a common sight on some of the best headphones from various manufacturers. If you've got a set of LDAC-compatible headphones, ensuring you're streaming audio from your device in the right format...

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    How an unlocked phone and MobileX can save you money

    Often, people buy their phone through their mobile carrier because it seems like the simplest option. What they may not realize is that they'll end up stuck for months or years paying it off, even if they'd like to take advantage of another carrier's great deal.As a result, many consumers are trending toward unlocked phones and purchasing them directly from companies like Apple, Samsung or a third-party retailer. Unlike phones that are exclusive to their carrier, you can take your unlocked phone...

  • WhatsApp on iPhone gets security boost Android has had for months

    WhatsApp is boosting security options for iPhone users by adding support for passkeys. The new login option enables iPhone users to access their WhatsApp account without the usual two-factor check of a pin sent via SMS. Instead, iPhone users will soon be able to verify their identity via facial recognition (in this case Face ID), a fingerprint on older iPhones and most iPads, or even the device-level security passcode. Get a ‘Like new’ iPhone 12 Pro for £419 The iPhone...

  • Apple is rolling out AirPlay support for TVs in hotel rooms

    Apple's AirPlay is finally available in some hotels starting today. At last year's WWDC, the company announced it was working with LG to bring the feature to hotel TVs by the end of 2023. It initially said the capability would arrive with the launch of iOS 17 last September. However,Read Entire Article

  • Google Meet now lets you discreetly switch from desktop to phone. Here's how.

    Google Meet will now let users transfer a call between devices seamlessly.

  • Google Quietly Made Gemini Available on Older Android Phones

    Google quietly updated the Android version requirements for the Gemini app: Before, you needed a phone running Android 12 or newer to run the app, but now, your phone can be running Android 10 or newer.

  • Over a billion users could be at risk from keyboard logging app security flaw

    Most Chinese mobile manufacturers used vulnerable keyboards which relayed keystrokes in plain text.

  • Android 15 could tell you how long your phone's storage will survive for

    Android 15 could come with a Device Diagnostics feature to help keep important files safe by checking your phone's storage lifespan.

  • One of 2024’s best Android phones is already going cheap

    The Honor Magic 6 Pro might be the Android camera phone to beat in 2024 and there's currently a supremely cheap way to acquire one on contract. Mobiles UK is selling the Honor Magic 6 Pro with 100GB of data for just £29.99 a month. There is a £179 up front cost, which is a fraction of the £1,099 asking price for this flagship big hitter. Honor Magic 6 Pro with 100GB of data for £29.99 The Honor Magic 6 Pro is one of the best Android phones of 2024 is available with...

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    A hidden Android 15 feature could let you force any app into dark mode

    If you're a fan of dark mode on your Android phone, this one is for you. A hidden feature in an Android beta forces all apps into dark mode -- even ones that don't naturally support it.While the Android OS and most popular Android apps already have a built-in dark mode option, not all apps do. TikTok, for example, has a dark mode for iOS but not for Android, and the Amazon app doesn't have a dark mode on either platform. That's where this feature would come in handy.Mishaal Rahman at Android...