Mobile Phone Security

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  Google Pixel Phone Reportedly Get Battery Charging Limit Feature With November 2024 Update

  Google recently rolled out the latest November 2024 update for Pixel smartphones which mainly consists of a lot of bug fixes and security improvements. However, it also bundles a new Android 15 feature which might help prolong the lifespan of the smartphone’s battery by allowing users to implement a charging limit, according to a report.

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  ToxicPanda Banking Trojan Infects Over 1,500 Android Smartphones, Targets 16 Banks: Report

  ToxicPanda has been detected by security researchers as a new banking trojan, infected devices in Europe and Latin America. It is used to remotely take over accounts on compromised phones, allowing attackers to transfer funds while bypassing a bank's security measures. ToxicPanda was reportedly found on over 1,500 devices, while targeting users of ...

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  OnePlus 12, OnePlus 12R 5G Start Receiving OxygenOS 15 Open Beta Update in India

  OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R are getting the OxygenOS 15 open beta update in India. The two phones are the first in the entire OnePlus lineup to get the Android 15-based operating system (OS) update. The new OS update will introduce a redesigned user interface, artificial intelligence (AI) features, and faster processing. It also integrates Android...

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  Grab Premium Tech At Unmatched Discounts: Exclusive Flipkart Diwali Dhamaka Deals On Apple Products

  This season, Flipkart has launched exclusive discounts on top-tier Apple products. Now upgrade your tech collection at irresistible prices. Explore all the details below to secure your next premium device before the offers end

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  OxygenOS 15 Unveiled With New AI Features, Redesigned UI and Default Gemini Assistant

  OxygenOS 15 update was unveiled by OnePlus on Thursday. The new operating system (OS) for OnePlus smartphones introduces new design upgrades, artificial intelligence (AI) features, and faster processing. Based on the latest Android 15, the update also brings new security features such as Google Play Protect’s live threat detection and theft prote...

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  Vivo Phone Spotted on TENAA Could Be Vivo V20; Key Specifications Surface Online

  Vivo S20 could launch soon. It is expected to succeed the Vivo S19, which was unveiled in China in May. The Vivo S20 handset has not yet been officially confirmed, however, an upcoming Vivo smartphone, speculated to be the S20, has surfaced on a certification site. Meanwhile, key features of the purported phone, including display, camera, chipset a...

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  Android 15 Rolling Out to Pixel Phones; Brings Theft Detection Lock, Private Space and More

  Android 15 rollout has commenced for Pixel devices, Google announced on Tuesday. The latest operating system (OS) was globally released on September 3. Google has detailed the features of the update on Pixel devices, including security measures like Theft Detection Lock and privacy-centric additions such as Private Space.

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  Samsung Galaxy A16 5G India Launch Confirmed; Key Features Revealed

  Samsung Galaxy A16 5G, which was listed online recently on a Samsung global site, is now confirmed to launch in India. The company has revealed some of the key features and colour options of the Indian variant of the handset. Notably, the phone will offer six OS upgrades and six years of security updates, which is unheard of in this price segment.

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  Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Listed Online, Will Get 6 Years of Android Updates; India Launch Timeline Leaked

  Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has been quietly listed online. The handset appears with a Key Island on the right edge housing the power button and volume rocker. It is listed to feature a 50-megapixel triple rear camera unit and a 13-megapixel selfie shooter. The phone will run on Android 14-based One UI 6.1 and is promised to offer six years of OS upgrade...

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  ThinkPhone 25 by Motorola With MediaTek Dimensity 7300 SoC Launched: Specifications

  Motorola has launched its ThinkPhone 25 in select global markets. The latest business edition phone comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 SoC under the hood and is offered in a single 8GB RAM + 256GB storage option. It features a 6.36-inch screen and has a triple rear camera unit led by a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-700C primary sensor.

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  Google Pixel 9 Gets Discounted During Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2024

  Pixel 9, powered by Tensor G4 SoC alongside a Titan M2 security coprocessor, was launched in August during the Made By Google event. The latest Pixel phone is now available for purchase at a discounted rate in the country on Flipkart during the Big Billion Days Sale. The e-commerce site is offering no-cost EMI offers and exchange discounts for the...

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  iQOO Z9 Turbo+ With MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ SoC, 6,400mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

  iQOO Z9 Turbo+ has been launched in China. The smartphone comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ SoC paired with a Q1 gaming chipset, up to 16GB of RAM and a 6,400mAh battery with 80W wired fast charging support. The phone sports a 6.78-inch 1.5K display, a 50-megapixel dual rear camera unit and a 16-megapixel front camera sensor.

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  Nothing OS 3.0 Update Leak Hints at Redesigned Control Centre and New Animations

  Nothing OS 3.0 update based on Android 15 has been reportedly leaked. It is said to include a redesigned Control Centre with new quick toggles, a new clock face design, and an updated setup wizard. Additionally, the update may also bring performance enhancements and refinements related to the camera, interface and security of Nothing smartphones. T...

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  Pixel 9 Series, Older Pixel Phones Receiving Android 14 September Security Patch With Improvements

  Google has commenced the rollout of the Android 14 September security patch for its latest Pixel 9 series and older models. The update does not include any new noticeable features but brings fixes for critical security vulnerabilities, which if unresolved, might be susceptible to intrusion by malicious threat actors.

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  Google to Fix Security Vulnerability on Pixel Phones That Could Allow Remote Access or Control: Report

  Google Pixel phones shipped since 2017 included an application with a security vulnerability that could be used by attackers to inject malicious code or run spyware on Pixel phones, according to security firm. The Showcase app, which was found on Pixel smartphones sold globally, will soon be removed by the company in the coming days.