Mobile Phone Security

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  Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Reportedly Receiving Stable One UI 7 Update in India

  Samsung has reportedly started rolling out the Android 15-based stable One UI 7 update for Galaxy S23 series smartphones. The update is rolling out to users in India and certain global markets. The handsets initially shipped with Android 13 with One UI 5.1 skin on top. The updated user interface comes with improved design, quick access and media fe...

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  Google's Identity Check Security Feature Will Arrive on More Phones With Android 16: Report

  Google's Android 16 update will reportedly expand its Identity Check security feature, currently on select Samsung and Pixel phones, to more Android devices. This feature safeguards user data and Google accounts upon phone theft by requiring biometric authentication for critical setting changes. The feature is similar to Apple's Stolen Device Prote...

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  Google Pixel Phones Receiving April 2025 Update With Bug Fixes, Latest Security Patch

  Google on Thursday rolled out the April 2025 update for Pixel devices. It arrives as an over-the-air (OTA) update for the company's latest Pixel 9 series, Pixel Tablet, and other older devices running Android 15. Google says it brings fixes for issues related to the biometric authentication, camera, and user interface. Further, the April 2025 updat...

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  Selling Old Phone Or Laptop? Your Personal Data May Still At Risk

  You're about to recycle your laptop or your phone, so you delete all your photos and personal files. Maybe you even reset the device to factory settings.

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  OnePlus 12R, OnePlus Nord 4 and Pad 2 Receive Latest OxygenOS 15 Update With March Security Patch in India

  OnePlus is rolling out the latest version of OxygenOS 15 for the OnePlus 12R, OnePlus Nord 4, and the OnePlus Pad 2 in India, the company announced via separate posts on its community forum on Wednesday. It brings more customisation options and improved security measures. It also bundles the March 2025 Android security patch.

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  Tecno Camon 40 Series to Get OS Updates Up to Android 18, 5 Years of Security Patches

  Tecno Camon 40 series of smartphones was unveiled earlier this year during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona. The lineup consists of the Camon 40, 40 Pro, a Pro 5G, and a Premier 5G variant. The handsets run on Android 15 with HiOS 15 skin on top out-of-the-box. The company has now confirmed that the lineup will receive OS updates ...

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  Android 16 Developer Preview 3 Reportedly Enables Screen-Off Fingerprint Unlock on All Pixel Phones

  Android 16 Developer Preview 3 (DP3) for Pixel smartphones was released last week. It adds a new feature which makes unlocking the phone with the inbuilt fingerprint sensor more convenient, according to a report. The feature is said to allow Pixel users to use the fingerprint unlock sensor even when the screen is turned off.

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  Infinix Note 50X 5G Confirmed to Launch in India With Android 15-Based XOS 15

  Infinix Note 50X 5G is set to launch in India on March 27. The company previously teased the design of the rear camera module of the upcoming handset. Now, the brand has confirmed that the phone will run on XOS 15, based on Android 15, out-of-the-box. Infinix has unveiled some of the key features of the XOS 15 user interface.

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  Samsung Display Patent Hints at Tri-Fold Phone With Two Hinges, S Pen Support

  Samsung Display recently secured a patent for a tri-fold smartphone that can fold twice. While Samsung already offers single-fold flip and book-style foldables, it has yet to launch a tri-fold phone like the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design. Recent reports suggest the company is developing a tri-fold foldable smartphone that could launch alongside th...

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  Snapdragon 8 Elite-Powered Smartphones Will Now Receive 8 Years of OS and Security Updates

  Google on Monday announced a collaboration with Qualcomm to offer extended operating system (OS) and security updates on Android smartphones powered by its latest flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. This means original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) will now be able to offer their customers with support for up to eight years. In addition to the flags...

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  Redmi Note 14 4G Set to Receive 6 Years of Security Updates; Could Get 4 Major Android Updates

  Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 14 5G and Redmi Note 14 4G for the global markets in January. Now, the Chinese smartphone brand has updated its Security Center to provide official confirmation on the company's software update policy for the international variant of Redmi Note 14 4G. Both phones are likely to get more software support than their Indi...

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  iQOO 12 Software Update Policy Revised; Will Now Get 4 Years of OS and 5 Years of Security Updates

  iQOO 12 is the company’s flagship smartphone for 2023 which debuted in India in December of the same year. At launch, it was confirmed to get three years of operating system (OS) updates and four years of security patches, and the company released the Android 15-based FuntouchOS 15 update in select global markets in November last year. However, i...

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  Google Pixel Phones Receiving February 2025 Update With Bug Fixes and Security Patches

  Google on Wednesday rolled out the February 2025 patch for Pixel devices. The over-the-air (OTA) update, which is available for the company’s latest Pixel 9 series, Pixel Tablet, and several other devices running Android 15, brings fixes for issues related to audio and Bluetooth. Further, it also includes a security patch which fixes a vulnerabil...

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  Samsung Galaxy S25 Series With Corning Gorilla Armor 2 Available for Pre-Order in India: See Price, Benefits

  Samsung Galaxy S25 series was launched in India on January 22, with pre-orders going live on January 23. The series includes the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra handsets. The company has now detailed some of the pre-order benefits that customers in the country can enjoy. The phones are powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Eli...

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  OnePlus 12R Receiving New OxygenOS 15 Update With Touch to Share and BeaconLink

  OnePlus 12R users globally started receiving the stable OxygenOS 15 update in November 2024. Now, the users have started getting a new version of the OxygenOS 15 based on Android 15, which introduces several improved features and security updates including Touch to share and BeaconLink support. The phone ships with Android 14-based OxygenOS 14.