by dbadmin | Oct 23, 2025 | Browsers, Malware, News, Privacy
Oplus_3145728 Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR A “privacy browser” called Universe Browser reportedly installs hidden software and routes data through servers in China. An Infoblox report states that it behaves like malware, with keylogging features...
by dbadmin | Oct 23, 2025 | Custom ROM, Features, Google, Google Pixel, Privacy
Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority I’ve introduced GrapheneOS to a lot of friends and acquaintances, and I often see a mix of excitement and hesitation. Not because GrapheneOS doesn’t deliver on its promises, but because it practically requires you to buy...
by dbadmin | Oct 20, 2025 | Google, News, Privacy
Credit: Google TL;DR Google has confirmed that it has killed off its Privacy Sandbox initiative. This project was meant to offer a more private approach to advertising. The news also comes over a year after Google said it wouldn’t drop third-party cookies. Google...
by dbadmin | Oct 16, 2025 | GrapheneOS, News, Privacy
Credit: HIROH TL;DR The HIROH Phone is a privacy-focused device that runs e/OS and has a physical killswitch to restrict access to the camera, mics, and connectivity options. The smartphone is now available for pre-order in the US and will cost $999 when it launches...
by dbadmin | Oct 7, 2025 | News, Privacy
TL;DR Earlier this year ICE ordered new vehicles equipped with smartphone-tracking hardware. Cell-tower simulating “Stingray” devices gather records on phones in their vicinity. Luckily, Android 16 includes new measure for detecting when you may be monitored in this...
by dbadmin | Aug 30, 2025 | Features, Google Pixel, Privacy
Credit: Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority Prices at fast food chains, restaurants, and even grocery stores have spiraled out of control over the past couple of years. Luckily, not all hope is lost — if you’re a savvy shopper, you might know that the best way to save...
