Contact Tracing

Google's exposure notification system --- designed to help deploy Covid contact-tracing apps --- contains a security flaw that allows third parties to see users' private personal and medical ... Read More

Technology in Conflict: how COVID-19 contact tracing apps can exacerbate violent conflicts

In this Strategic Update, Jennifer Easterday explores how a human security approach to COVID-19 tech tools would prompt tech companies, governments, and other actors to work with communities in ways ... Read More

Google fixes WhatsApp bug breaking Android Auto for some: Here’s how it was affecting users

Android Auto integrates with various messaging apps for user convenience and safety while driving. Earlier, affected users took to Google’s forums as well as Reddit (spotted by 9to5Google ... Read More

Security bugs in a popular phone-tracking app exposed users' precise locations

Last week when a security researcher said he could easily obtain the precise location from any one of the millions of users of a widely used phone-tracking app, we had to see it for ourselves. Eric ... Read More

New bug in Google Play Store removes the 'My Apps' shortcut

Google Play Store bug affects My Apps app shortcut. Access via App Info and clear storage. Reset for updates and purchases. No response from Google yet. However, the report also mentions a ... Read More

5 Android apps you shouldn't miss this week and all the latest app news - Android Apps Weekly

Welcome to the latest edition of Android Apps Weekly, where we discuss the latest in mobile news and take a closer look at some of the most interesting new apps and games. Let’s jump right in ... Read More

Android could soon protect you from malicious apps by quarantining them

Google today uses Play Protect to scan your Android device for malicious or suspicious apps, but nasty and clever apps can still sneak past and infect your device with malware or spyware. Read More

Google to crack down on third-party YouTube apps that block ads

YouTube announced yesterday that third-party applications that block ads while watching YouTube videos violates its Terms of Service (ToS), and it will soon start ... Read More

How to hide apps on your iPhone to keep them secret

As you know by reading our articles, we emphasize privacy a lot. We believe it is very important, so sometimes, that means keeping certain apps away from curious eyes. Hiding apps on your iPhone ... Read More

The 5 best dating apps in 2024

CBS Essentials is created independently of the CBS News editorial staff ... are subject to availability and retailer terms. Dating apps make it easy to meet new people and make meaningful ... Read More

5 Android apps you shouldn't miss this week and all the latest app news - Android Apps Weekly

The good news is that Focus Go is one of the best new apps we’ve added to this list in a while. If you’re looking for an alternative to Google Photos, Focus Go makes for a perfect choice ... Read More