Pre-installed apps on low-end Android phones are full of security holes
The DHS-funded report uncovered 146 apps, which come pre-installed on inexpensive Android handsets, would pull shenanigans like eavesdropping through the microphone, unilaterally changing their… Go here to see the original: Pre-installed apps on low-end Android phones are full of security holes
Google rolls out next-gen RCS texting to Android users in the US
This won’t be thrilling if you prefer an alternative app (like the one from your phone manufacturer), but it might be worthwhile for the benefits when you’re chatting with other RCS users. You… Continue reading here: Google rolls out next-gen RCS texting to Android users in the US
Brave says 8.7 million people use its privacy-focused browser every month
“Most companies come out of beta very fast. We’ve deliberately been methodical,” says Des Martin, one of the company’s business directors. “We wanted to make sure we had our feature set available… Read the original here: Brave says 8.7 million people use its privacy-focused browser every month
Google Maps can pronounce place names in local languages
The translation features should reach your device sometime in November. It won’t be useful for every language at first — there will be ‘just’ 50 to start. More are on the way, though. So long… Read more: Google Maps can pronounce place names in local languages
Verizon is giving away Android TV boxes to home 5G subscribers
You probably didn’t notice it, but Verizon (Engadget’s parent company) has a dedicated media player of its own. The carrier quietly released a Stream TV device meant to court 5G Home subscribers… Here is the original post: Verizon is giving away Android TV boxes to home 5G subscribers
