Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Under-display face unlock tech could potentially come to phones in 2024. The tech is made possible thanks to a
Tag: Android Security
Poll: Do you prefer fingerprint scanners or face unlock?
Robert Triggs / Android Authority Fingerprint scanners and face unlock are the two main biometric unlocking methods available on smartphones today, allowing us to seamlessly
Poll: When was the last time you sideloaded an app on your phone?
Apple is reportedly working on the ability to more easily sideload apps on iPhones, and this would be a major change for iOS if confirmed.
Poll: Do you know your partner’s phone PIN code?
Hadlee Simons / Android Authority All of you should have a PIN code or some other form of authentication on your smartphone, preventing unauthorized people
Hacker discovers lock screen bypass bug that affects all Google Pixels
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR A hacker found a bug that reportedly affects all Google Pixel phones. The bug allows anyone who knows
You told us: This is your phone’s latest patch and what OEMs should offer
Security patches are arguably the most important software updates on your smartphone, patching vulnerabilities and helping to keep your phone safe from cyber-criminals and other
Poll: How many years of security patches should smartphone makers provide?
Regular security patches are crucial to the long-term health of Android phones. Most Android OEMs develop their own versions of monthly security patches, and you
North Koreans are getting around restrictions by rooting their Android phones
TL;DR A new report has detailed how some North Koreans rooted their Android phones. Escapees said people rooted their phones to install unauthorized apps and
ALAC bug left millions of Android devices vulnerable to takeover
Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority TL;DR A major vulnerability impacted the vast majority of 2021 Android phones. The issue is caused by compromised ALAC audio
Poll: Do you value face unlock on your smartphone?
Today’s Android smartphones usually rely on fingerprint scanning to unlock the device, authenticate payments, and more. But there are plenty of devices with face unlock