Discord is getting mobile ads
(theverge.com)
Discord is bringing third-party ads to its mobile platform.
Discord is bringing third-party ads to its mobile platform.
Apple Passwords app was vulnerable to phishing attacks for 3 months after launch
(9to5mac.com)
In iOS 18, Apple spun off its Keychain password management tool—previously only tucked away in Settings—into a standalone app called Passwords. It was the company’s first move at making credential management more convenient for users. It’s now been revealed that a serious HTTP bug left Passwords users vulnerable to phishing attacks for nearly three months, from the initial release of iOS 18 until the patch in iOS 18.2.
In iOS 18, Apple spun off its Keychain password management tool—previously only tucked away in Settings—into a standalone app called Passwords. It was the company’s first move at making credential management more convenient for users. It’s now been revealed that a serious HTTP bug left Passwords users vulnerable to phishing attacks for nearly three months, from the initial release of iOS 18 until the patch in iOS 18.2.
Google Is Bringing Linux to Android. Here's Why That Matters
(spreadsheetpoint.com)
Google’s decision to roll out Linux on Android is one of the most significant updates the platform has seen in years.
Google’s decision to roll out Linux on Android is one of the most significant updates the platform has seen in years.
Apple does AI as Microsoft did mobile
(world.hey.com)
When the iPhone first appeared in 2007, Microsoft was sitting pretty with their mobile strategy. They'd been early to the market with Windows CE, they were fast-following the iPod with their Zune. They also had the dominant operating system, the dominant office package, and control of the enterprise. The future on mobile must have looked so bright!
When the iPhone first appeared in 2007, Microsoft was sitting pretty with their mobile strategy. They'd been early to the market with Windows CE, they were fast-following the iPod with their Zune. They also had the dominant operating system, the dominant office package, and control of the enterprise. The future on mobile must have looked so bright!
Android is now scanning your photos for 'sensitive content'-how to stop it
(zdnet.com)
On Oct. 5, 2024, Google released a security update for Android 9 and later, which included a new service, Android System SafetyCore.
On Oct. 5, 2024, Google released a security update for Android 9 and later, which included a new service, Android System SafetyCore.
Apple Maps Might Start Showing Ads
(macrumors.com)
Apple is "exploring" the idea of showing search ads in the Apple Maps app, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Apple is "exploring" the idea of showing search ads in the Apple Maps app, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
More users are watching YouTube on TV than mobile
(engadget.com)
YouTube has officially been around for two decades and a lot has changed over the years — including how people watch it. Now, a new report from YouTube claims TV has overtaken mobile to become the primary device for viewing content in the US.
YouTube has officially been around for two decades and a lot has changed over the years — including how people watch it. Now, a new report from YouTube claims TV has overtaken mobile to become the primary device for viewing content in the US.
F-Droid Awarded Open Technology Fund's FOSS Sustainability Grant
(f-droid.org)
We are excited to announce that F-Droid has been awarded $396,044 from the Open Technology Fund’s FOSS Sustainability Fund.
We are excited to announce that F-Droid has been awarded $396,044 from the Open Technology Fund’s FOSS Sustainability Fund.
Google has no faith in its ability to launch new products
(shkspr.mobi)
Back when I was a product manager for a large mobile network operator, we faced a constant problem. How do you launch a new product to the public?
Back when I was a product manager for a large mobile network operator, we faced a constant problem. How do you launch a new product to the public?
Privacy of Photos.app's Enhanced Visual Search
(mjtsai.com)
This morning while perusing the settings of a bunch of apps on my iPhone, I discovered a new setting for Photos that was enabled by default: Enhanced Visual Search.
This morning while perusing the settings of a bunch of apps on my iPhone, I discovered a new setting for Photos that was enabled by default: Enhanced Visual Search.
Beginning NFC: Introducing NDEF
(oreilly.com)
In order to understand NFC, you need to know about the NFC Data Exchange Format (NDEF), which is the lingua franca for NFC devices and tags.
In order to understand NFC, you need to know about the NFC Data Exchange Format (NDEF), which is the lingua franca for NFC devices and tags.
Pocket 4 with 8.8″ High-Refresh LTPS Screen, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD, and 45Wh Battery
(linuxgizmos.com)
Indiegogo recently introduced the GPD Pocket 4, a compact PC powered by AMD’s latest processors, including the Ryzen AI9 HX370. It features up to 64GB of LPDDR5x RAM, an M.2 NVMe port, Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and more.
Indiegogo recently introduced the GPD Pocket 4, a compact PC powered by AMD’s latest processors, including the Ryzen AI9 HX370. It features up to 64GB of LPDDR5x RAM, an M.2 NVMe port, Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and more.
Google is prepping Gemini to take action inside of apps
(theverge.com)
Google released the first Android 16 developer preview earlier this week and keen-eyed observers are already uncovering interesting tidbits, including one that hints about a much more useful future for Google’s AI assistant.
Google released the first Android 16 developer preview earlier this week and keen-eyed observers are already uncovering interesting tidbits, including one that hints about a much more useful future for Google’s AI assistant.
ATL: A layer to run Android apps on Linux
(gitlab.com)
To learn more about this project, read the wiki.
To learn more about this project, read the wiki.
Thunderbird for Android is go – at least the beta is
(theregister.com)
MZLA, the company behind the Thunderbird email client, is finally putting its mobile email client app into beta testing – but it's a lot more mature than that sounds.
MZLA, the company behind the Thunderbird email client, is finally putting its mobile email client app into beta testing – but it's a lot more mature than that sounds.
Google must open Android for third-party stores, rules Epic judge
(theverge.com)
Google’s Android app store is an illegal monopoly — and now it will have to change.
Google’s Android app store is an illegal monopoly — and now it will have to change.
Show HN: A tool for creating chord charts on the go
(tiniuc.com)
Chord Chart Memo lets you input chords with just two taps.
Chord Chart Memo lets you input chords with just two taps.