by dbadmin | Oct 28, 2025 | Privacy, Software lists
Credit: Mitja Rutnik / Android Authority I generally rely on cloud services, but I’m increasingly uncomfortable with the fact that most of my data is online and possibly available for others to see. This includes my financials, photos, notes, tasks, and a lot more....
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...
