Android Phones Will Block Some Settings While on Calls
Google has improved Android’s security with a set of new protections aimed at stopping phone call scams. These changes are designed to block people from making unsafe security changes during phone calls: a common tactic with scammers. Attackers can gain control of your phone during a call by abusing built-in functions and fooling you into […]
Google Messages Now Has Better Scam Text Detection
Google has improved its ability to detect scam messages in Google Messages, the default texting app on most Android phones. It now stops billions of suspicious messages every month, and uses on-device processing to protect user privacy. This upgrade is a big step forward for Android security, as it tackles the increase in scams that […]
5 Reasons Why I’m Excited About The Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE: Samsung’s Affordable Foldable
Summary The Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE is said to borrow its specifications from Samsung’s 2024 flip-style flagship, the Galaxy Z Flip 6, including the screens, processor, cameras, and battery. Despite having the same specifications, the Flip 7 FE could debut at a lower price than the Flip 6 (and the purported Flip 7). Whether […]
The 8 Best Stargazing Apps
Stargazing apps aren’t all the same. Some are bloated, some are brilliant, and some are only good if you know exactly what you’re looking for. Here’s a rundown of the ones we think are actually worth your time. SkyView: Best for Beginners Credit: SkyView If you just want to point your phone at the night sky […]
9 More Open-Source Android Apps You Should Be Using
Android, which itself is built on open-source principles, has a thriving ecosystem of open-source apps that value transparency, privacy, and data freedom. These apps, which often cost nothing and deliver an ad-free experience, can go toe-to-toe with their proprietary counterparts. We’ve already covered some of Android’s best open-source apps in a recent guide. But that […]
These Are My 8 Essential Apps for Summer
With summer just a month away, I’ve been gearing up for outdoor activities and preparing for the blistering heat coming my way. There are many third-party apps to help you prepare for your bucket list of summer activities, depending on what you’re planning to do. Apart from water-tracking apps like Waterllama, there are many outdoor-focused […]










