Credit: PixabayAccessibility Tools: A Double-Edged Sword for Smartphone SecurityAccessibility tools like screen readers and voice-to-text have improved smartphone usability for people with disabilities, but they can also be misused by hackers.Malware can exploit these services to access screen content and carry out unauthorized actions, such as clicking buttons, approving payments, or preventing removal of...
Image Credits:GoogleThe EU’s highest court has clarified interoperability rules for Big Tech in a case concerning Google’s Android Auto platform.In 2021, Italy’s competition authority fined Google €100 million for blocking Enel X Italia’s third-party electric car charging app from integrating with Android Auto. Google argued the restriction was necessary to prevent driver distractions, despite...
As technology evolves, so do our choices in smartphones. For years, I was a devoted Apple user, relying on the iPhone for my daily needs. However, after a decade of loyalty, I recently made the switch to the Google ecosystem, with the new Pixel Fold at the heart of my mobile setup. In this...
Credit: Future / Google / Shutterstock / FramesiraGoogle is set to introduce an updated version of the App Pairs feature in Android 14, allowing users to save specific split-screen app combinations on their phones. App Pair is a multitasking tool that enables users to open and interact with two applications side-by-side. Previously, users had...
