Chrome on Android is increasing privacy with approximate location sharing.
… It will launch for Chrome on Android first, but expand to the desktop browser in the coming months. …
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Venmo finally takes privacy seriously
… It’s a notable update for a platform that has struggled with privacy in the past. …
Apple defends Google’s walled garden.
Apple says draft measures proposed by the EU — which would force Google to give competing AI services more access to Android — would “create profound risks” for user privacy, security, device integrity, and performance. …
Android’s latest AI feature predicts what you’ll do next
… The privacy section of the contextual suggestions settings says that the feature works “in an encrypted space on your device,” and that your data isn’t shared with Google, apps, or third-party services. “In this space, AI learns from the data and makes predictions about what might be helpful to you… …
Age verification is a mess but we’re doing it anyway
… GrapheneOS, a privacy-focused version of Android, has drawn a line in the sand: it won’t mandate age verification, and if its devices “can’t be sold in a region due to their regulations, so be it.” Moreover, it’s not clear whether app store-level age verification laws apply to Linux repositories, l… …
Linux devs are fighting the new age-gated internet
… Developers may now find themselves forced to choose between respecting users’ privacy preferences and complying with the law. “Protecting children online is absolutely important,” Michael Dolan, SVP of strategic programs at the Linux Foundation, told The Verge. “However, age verification mandates i… …
A first (and second) look at the Android XR glasses launching this year
I first put on a pair of prototype Android XR glasses nearly a year and a half ago. We still have months to go before any Android-powered smart glasses are available, but Google is finally ready to show off the progress it’s made. …
Honor’s Magic V6 sets three foldable firsts
… The bad is that Honor’s MagicOS is among my least favorite Android skins. …
Oppo’s new phone has one camera too many
… To use the Find X9 Ultra, you must agree to: Google Terms of Service Google Play Terms of Service Google Privacy Policy included in ToS Install apps and updates: “You agree this device may also automatically download and install updates and apps from Google, your operator, and your device’s manufac… …
The best trackers for finding your stuff
… The best tracker for Android users Product: Tile Pro | https://www.amazon.com/Tile-Life360-Pro-Bluetooth-Compatible/dp/B0D637HWC5/?th=1&tag=theverge02-20, https://go.skimresources.com/?id=1025X1701640&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.life360.com%2Ftile-trackers%2Fproduct%2Fblack-pro More trackers these d… …