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Apple Unveils New Child Safety Features Amid Age Verification Debate
Apple will introduce a new Declared Age Range function allowing developers to access age information volunteered by parents during an Apple child account setup.
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Apple’s 2025 Watch Ultra Will Send Texts Via Satellite: Report
Once put into place, this technology will extend one of the company's major efforts under CEO Tim Cook -- strengthening health and safety features of its wide range of products.
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FBI Warns Texts Between Android And iPhone Could Be Targeted By Chinese Hackers, Shares Safety Tips
FBI urged citizens to use encryption to secure their communications amid a massive Chinese cyberattack.
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Apple Watch For Your Kids Rolled Out in India; Allows Parental Controls, School-Time Notification Restrictions
Apple Watch for Kids is now available to users in India. It enables adults to set up cellular Apple Watch models for their kids to use for calling, messaging, and other functionalities, even if they don’t have an iPhone. They can take advantage of the communication, health, fitness, and safety features of the smartwatch with safeguards enabled.
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Google Could Add “Satellite SOS” Feature for Pixel Phones Soon
Multiple Google Pixel phone users have spotted a new "Satellite SOS" option under the Safety & emergency option in the Settings section. It appears between Emergency SOS and Car Crash Detection options. However, taping on the Satellite SOS does not take any action currently.
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Apple AirPods Could Adjust Audio if Hazard Detected, New Patent Suggests
Apple AirPods with a new safety feature may be in the works. AirPods may switch off the music or lower audio when hazards are detected nearby, a patent application filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has indicated. As per the patent filing, AirPods will use the wearer's GPS data and activity to adjust or pause sound and provide al...
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Google Play to Start Showing Data Safety Section With Apple's App Store-Like Privacy Labels From Wednesday
Google Play will start showing the Data safety section from Wednesday to let users see the information about how apps collect, share, and secure their data. The update is similar to Apple App Store's privacy nutrition labels that were introduced in 2020.
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Apple's Messages Feature That Blurs Nudity for Child Safety Now Rolling Out Globally
Apple is releasing a child safety feature for the Messages app, which will automatically detect and blur photos with nudity being shared or received by a child.
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Apple Is Bringing Car Crash Detection to iPhone, Apple Watch; Will Auto-Dial 911: Report
Apple is reportedly working on a new iPhone and Apple Watch feature that detects if you're in a car crash and dials 911 automatically.
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Apple Delays Child Protection Measures After Privacy Criticism
Apple said it would take more time to collect feedback and improve proposed child safety features after the criticism of the system on privacy and other grounds both inside and outside the company.
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Google Meet Sessions Can Now Have 25 Co-Hosts; Gets New Quick Access Settings, More
Google Meet is getting an update that adds the ability to have 25 co-hosts, new moderation and safety features, and an updated 'Quick access' setting. Google also mentioned that not all features would be available to all users. The update will start rolling out for users on Android and the Web starting August 16, while iOS users will get the update...
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Xiaomi Launches 20W USB Type-C Charger, Mi Power Bank 3 Pikachu Edition
Xiaomi has unveiled a 20W USB Type-C charger that can work with the newly launched Apple iPhone 12 series. The new charger is also compatible with older iPhone models including the iPhone 11 and iPhone SE (2020). Separately, Xiaomi has brought the Mi Power Bank 3 Pikachu Edition in a complete yellow hue.
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Chrome on Android, iOS Will Now Alert You if Your Password Has Been Compromised
Google is bringing improvements to password security and other safety features on Chrome for Android and iOS. The browser will alert you if any of the passwords you’ve asked it to save have been compromised, and lead you straight to the right ‘change password’ form.
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Microsoft Family Safety App Launched for Android and iOS: Now Monitor and Manage Your Family’s Screen Time
Now available for Android and iOS, the Microsoft Family Safety app will allow users to monitor and manage their family members’ screen time and activity, protecting the family’s digital and physical safety.
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TikTok Unveils New Online Safety In-App Quiz, Announces Device Management Feature, Notification Controls
TikTok, just after making its comeback on the App Store and Google Play, launched the second safety in-app quiz in India.
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Apple Unveils New Child Safety Features Amid Age Verification Debate
Apple will introduce a new Declared Age Range function allowing developers to access age information volunteered by parents during an Apple child account setup.
-
Apple’s 2025 Watch Ultra Will Send Texts Via Satellite: Report
Once put into place, this technology will extend one of the company's major efforts under CEO Tim Cook -- strengthening health and safety features of its wide range of products.
-
FBI Warns Texts Between Android And iPhone Could Be Targeted By Chinese Hackers, Shares Safety Tips
FBI urged citizens to use encryption to secure their communications amid a massive Chinese cyberattack.
-
Apple Watch For Your Kids Rolled Out in India; Allows Parental Controls, School-Time Notification Restrictions
Apple Watch for Kids is now available to users in India. It enables adults to set up cellular Apple Watch models for their kids to use for calling, messaging, and other functionalities, even if they don’t have an iPhone. They can take advantage of the communication, health, fitness, and safety features of the smartwatch with safeguards enabled.
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Google Could Add “Satellite SOS” Feature for Pixel Phones Soon
Multiple Google Pixel phone users have spotted a new "Satellite SOS" option under the Safety & emergency option in the Settings section. It appears between Emergency SOS and Car Crash Detection options. However, taping on the Satellite SOS does not take any action currently.
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Apple AirPods Could Adjust Audio if Hazard Detected, New Patent Suggests
Apple AirPods with a new safety feature may be in the works. AirPods may switch off the music or lower audio when hazards are detected nearby, a patent application filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has indicated. As per the patent filing, AirPods will use the wearer's GPS data and activity to adjust or pause sound and provide al...
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Google Play to Start Showing Data Safety Section With Apple's App Store-Like Privacy Labels From Wednesday
Google Play will start showing the Data safety section from Wednesday to let users see the information about how apps collect, share, and secure their data. The update is similar to Apple App Store's privacy nutrition labels that were introduced in 2020.
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Apple's Messages Feature That Blurs Nudity for Child Safety Now Rolling Out Globally
Apple is releasing a child safety feature for the Messages app, which will automatically detect and blur photos with nudity being shared or received by a child.
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Apple Is Bringing Car Crash Detection to iPhone, Apple Watch; Will Auto-Dial 911: Report
Apple is reportedly working on a new iPhone and Apple Watch feature that detects if you're in a car crash and dials 911 automatically.
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Apple Delays Child Protection Measures After Privacy Criticism
Apple said it would take more time to collect feedback and improve proposed child safety features after the criticism of the system on privacy and other grounds both inside and outside the company.
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Google Meet Sessions Can Now Have 25 Co-Hosts; Gets New Quick Access Settings, More
Google Meet is getting an update that adds the ability to have 25 co-hosts, new moderation and safety features, and an updated 'Quick access' setting. Google also mentioned that not all features would be available to all users. The update will start rolling out for users on Android and the Web starting August 16, while iOS users will get the update...
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Xiaomi Launches 20W USB Type-C Charger, Mi Power Bank 3 Pikachu Edition
Xiaomi has unveiled a 20W USB Type-C charger that can work with the newly launched Apple iPhone 12 series. The new charger is also compatible with older iPhone models including the iPhone 11 and iPhone SE (2020). Separately, Xiaomi has brought the Mi Power Bank 3 Pikachu Edition in a complete yellow hue.
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Chrome on Android, iOS Will Now Alert You if Your Password Has Been Compromised
Google is bringing improvements to password security and other safety features on Chrome for Android and iOS. The browser will alert you if any of the passwords you’ve asked it to save have been compromised, and lead you straight to the right ‘change password’ form.
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Microsoft Family Safety App Launched for Android and iOS: Now Monitor and Manage Your Family’s Screen Time
Now available for Android and iOS, the Microsoft Family Safety app will allow users to monitor and manage their family members’ screen time and activity, protecting the family’s digital and physical safety.
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TikTok Unveils New Online Safety In-App Quiz, Announces Device Management Feature, Notification Controls
TikTok, just after making its comeback on the App Store and Google Play, launched the second safety in-app quiz in India.
