Is that text message spam or legit? This Android tool can tell you real quick

Are your chats and DMs flooded with scams? If you have a Pixel or Galaxy phone, Circle to Search can come to the rescue. Here's how.
eWeek

Google Unveils Gemini 3.1 Pro, Touting a Leap in ‘Complex Problem-Solving’

Google launches Gemini 3.1 Pro with major gains in complex reasoning, multimodal capabilities, and benchmark-leading AI ...
Pensacola News Journal

Android users could get $100 in Google settlement. When to claim

Google has agreed to pay $203 million in separate settlements involving claims that it collecting cell data without permission and "wrongfully" recorded and disseminating private audio data. Android ...
Wired

The Best Alternative Operating Systems to Get Google Off Your Phone

Want Google out of your life? It's pretty easy to find alternative search, email, and photo storage providers, but it's much harder to come up with a mobile operating system that's free of Google. The ...
clickondetroit.com

If you get this text, it’s a scam -- Detroit police give examples on how to protect yourself

The Detroit Police Department issued a warning to the public regarding scam text messages that may appear to come from official sources. (Detroit Police Department) DETROIT – The Detroit Police ...
Tom's Guide

A new spyware called ZeroDayRat can take over your iPhone or Android via text — here is how to stay safe

Samsung Phones Samsung Galaxy S26 just got a new tool to protect you from scam calls and texts — here's how it works iPhones iOS 26.4 beta 2 now lets iPhones send encrypted RCS messages to Android — ...
Android

Sony Xperia 1 VIII and 10 VIII Spotted in Global IMEI Database

New filings in the IMEI database confirm that Sony is working on the Xperia 1 VIII and Xperia 10 VIII. The model numbers point to a release in Japan, Europe, and Asia, but it’s still not likely to ...
MacRumors

Apple Creator Studio Hands-On: What You Get for $12.99 Per Month

Apple today launched its latest subscription service, a software bundle called Creator Studio. Creator Studio provides access to Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Motion, Compressor, and ...
Reuters

Google to pay $135 million to settle Android data transfer lawsuit

Google accused of needlessly collecting cellular data Largest payout in this kind of case, lawyer says Google denies wrongdoing in agreeing to settle Jan 28 (Reuters) - Google will pay $135 million to ...
Gizmochina

Four more Motorola phones get access to Android 16 beta program

Motorola has really improved its software rollout pace, delivering faster updates this time, and hopefully, it will only keep getting better. The latest Android 16 update is already available to over ...
InfoQ

Android Studio Otter Boosts Agent Workflows and Adds LLM Flexibility

A monthly overview of things you need to know as an architect or aspiring architect. Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with ...
Geeky Gadgets

The Fastest Way to Transfer WhatsApp (iPhone to Android) in 2026

Switching from Android to iPhone or vice versa can seem daunting, especially when it comes to transferring your WhatsApp data. However, WhatsApp provides an official and free method to simplify this ...