European Commission forces Google to open Android to third-party AI assistants, share search data

Today the European Commission (EC) has announced two legally binding Digital Markets Act (DMA) decisions it’s made forcing Google to open up Android and Search to competitors. First, Google has to give third-party AI assistants on Android access to key system features that are currently only available to Google’s own Gemini. Thus, when someone sets […]

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Your old Galaxy Note was thicker than you think, and the Galaxy Z Fold proves it

For years, thickness was the price you paid if you wanted a foldable phone. You got a little tablet that fit in your pocket, and you always noticed something was there. Anyone who bought one of Samsung’s early Galaxy Fold devices accepted the extra bulk as part of the experience. Well, it might be time […]

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1Password for Claude Lets AI Log In Without Seeing Your Passwords

Popular password management app 1Password today added Claude support, which means AI service Claude can access credentials stored in 1Password for completing browser tasks. With the integration, Claude can use 1Password logins and one-time codes without the actual password being exposed to Claude. Passwords never reach Claude’s context, memory, or Anthropic’s systems. When Claude wants […]

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Apple Sued Over Reported ‘Hide My Email’ Flaw

Apple this week was sued over a reported « Hide My Email » flaw that could expose a user’s real email address. The proposed class action lawsuit alleges that Apple violated California’s false advertising law and other consumer protection statutes by knowingly offering a feature that does not work as advertised. A security researcher disclosed the apparent […]

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Realme C100x debuts in India

The Realme C100x, unveiled about a couple of months ago, made its debut today in India. The headline feature of the Realme C100x is its 8,000 mAh battery (some countries have 7,500 mAh battery) with 45W charging support. The smartphone is built around a 6.81″ HD+ LCD with a 120Hz refresh rate and 900 nits […]

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Galaxy S26 Ultra’s red screen stain is a software issue, not OLED burn-in

Earlier this week, we reported that some Galaxy S26 Ultra units displayed a rectangular red stain in the center of their screens. Users affected by the issue were worried that it could be an OLED hardware defect. However, Samsung has reportedly confirmed that the problem is related to software rather than the display hardware. According […]

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