Google’s Pixel 7a was left out of the major December 2025 Android 16 QPR2 update. The reason appears to be a critical Wi-Fi stability bug, but the company’s communication has been a mess, relying on AI chat support to deliver the news.
The developer of SmartTube confirmed his computer was infected, leading to a malicious version of the app. Google Play Protect flagged it, and the old version is now abandoned. You need to switch to the new build.
A massive legal battle over copyright infringement has internet providers and Big Tech worried. The Supreme Court’s decision could force ISPs to police users aggressively or cut them off, changing how we all get online.
Border Patrol agents are spending millions on phone hacking tools, but they don’t always work. A new warrant shows their fallback plan: go straight to Apple with a court order for iCloud data. It’s part of a massive increase in digital searches at the border.
Mozilla is developing a “Firefox Backup” tool to help users moving from Windows 10 to Windows 11 protect their browser data. The feature, spotted in testing, offers both local and cloud backup options to simplify a traditionally messy process. It’s a clear play to reduce user churn during a major pl
Samsung’s upcoming One UI 8.5 update is set to include a powerful, system-level tool to block apps with excessive ads. It promises to automatically curb notification spam and improve battery life. The first public beta could roll out as soon as December 8.
A new Android enterprise update introduces RCS Archival, allowing organizations to intercept and retain messages sent via Google Messages on managed devices. While encryption protects messages in transit, they become fully viewable for company records once received.
Europol has led an operation to dismantle the illegal cryptocurrency mixing service Cryptomixer. The service, active since 2016, was used to launder over €1.3 billion in Bitcoin for serious criminal enterprises.
In a major policy shift, the Israel Defense Forces is expanding a mobile device ban to require senior officers to use only iPhones. The move is driven by the assumption that Apple’s platform offers greater security and easier control than Android.
UK telco Brsk is investigating a major data breach after cybercriminals advertised 230,105 stolen customer records for sale. The data includes full names, addresses, phone numbers, and indicators of whether customers are considered vulnerable. Brsk has confirmed the breach and is offering affected c
