Tag: android
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Free Apps and Data Breaches
I’ve talked about the danger of “free” apps before. In short, while there are free apps that are great (primarily open-source software), most free apps are only free because the monetize their users in non-obvious ways. Often times this means having an ad platform (or multiple ad platforms) integrated into the app. Often times the…
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Android Presents Users With A Fitness-Tracker Quandry
Recent updates to Google’s fitness tracking services mean that Android users may need to think about their next fitness tracker.
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Google’s Plea for Apple to Fix…Android Messaging?
Google’s plea for Apple to adopt a proprietary Google messaging standard will *surprise* not work. And that’s a shame.
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Two Google Moves Towards Privacy
Last month Google began two policies for better privacy and data awareness. One seems largely useless, while the other shows promise in protecting vulnerable people.
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The Future of ChromeOS Devices as Android Tablets
The future of Android (and ChromeOS) tablets is murky. But here’s why I didn’t recommend any as digital music readers for 2022.
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Digital Music Reader Buyer’s Guide | Updated for 2022
I’ve updated my list of digital music reader recommendations for those looking to buy a new music tablet (Android or Apple) for 2022!
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November 2021 Tech/Security Roundup
This month’s update includes several new WordPress vulnerabilities, the GoDaddy breach, vulnerabilities in Netgear routers and 40% of smartphones, and more.
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Pixel 6 and 6 Pro Quick Review – Finally Good
A quick look at Google’s newest Android phones – the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro.
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October 2021 Tech and Security Roundup
A light month in WordPress security, but plenty of Apple, Google, and Microsoft news to make up for it!