WhatsApp has published another blog post with information about its new privacy terms. The platform says users will eventually have to agree to the update to continue using the messaging service. WhatsApp will display a banner in the coming days providing users with more information. WhatsApp has published a blog post reminding users that they’ll […]
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12 hours ago A First Circuit US judge has found that phone searches at US borders without a warrant are constitutional. “The bottom line is that basic border searches of electronic devices do not involve an intrusive search of a person,” she wrote in her ruling. The ACLU and other civil liberties organizations have condemned […]
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5 hours ago Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Google is reportedly weighing a new app transparency feature similar to what Apple has planned for iOS. The feature could boost privacy by limiting the amount of data Android apps collect and share. Google’s version might not be as strict as Apple’s. Google could be working […]
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1 hour ago Credit: Adam Molina / Android Authority Whether you’re using an Amazon Echo, Google Nest device or Apple HomePod, there’s a mic switch (if sometimes virtual) to stop your smart speaker or display from listening for commands. It can be helpful if you’re worried about accidental activations, or don’t want your gadget listening […]
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iOS 14 introduced a number of privacy-related features, with one being Apple’s App Tracking Transparency (ATT). With the feature due to be introduced, app developers are actively looking to implement it in their apps. But, as you might have noticed, Google apps won’t show the app tracking transparency pop-up on iOS 14. Here’s why. Apple, […]
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8 hours ago Trinamix has unveiled a face unlock sensor that can hide under an OLED phone display. Your phone won’t need a notch for secure and effective sign-ins. The first devices using the technology should arrive in the first half of 2022. You might not have to settle for a thick bezel or notch […]
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12 hours ago The Indian government has reportedly asked WhatsApp to withdraw its latest policy changes. It has asked WhatsApp to reconsider information privacy, freedom of choice, and data security. The IT ministry apparently conveyed the message in a “strongly worded” letter. WhatsApp might be taking out full-page advertisements in Indian newspapers justifying its latest […]
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9 hours ago If you’re ready to leave WhatsApp behind following the new privacy policy, and we can’t blame you. Maybe you’re just ready for a messaging switch, and that’s alright too. Either way, there are plenty of messaging platforms to choose from, but first, you have to ditch WhatsApp for good. Here are the […]
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2 hours ago WhatsApp has issued new information clarifying its latest privacy policy changes. The platform claims that the policy update does not affect private messages. Its latest statements, however, are confusing and contradictory to its policy terms. WhatsApp is now in damage control mode in the wake of widespread criticism from users over its […]
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4 hours ago Telegram’s “People Nearby” feature could potentially reveal your location. You’d just need GPS tools and triangulation to determine where someone lives. Telegram has said the functionality doesn’t need to be fixed. Telegram is ostensibly focused on privacy, but its approach to location sharing is raising some concerns. Security-conscious user Ahmed has warned […]
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