android
-
Patched TikTok Exploit Potentially Let Attackers Take Control of User Accounts
Security researchers revealed they uncovered a massive hole in TikTok’s security that affected every single user who has downloaded the app on Android devices worldwide. But if there is any lingering hint that any users were impacted by this “high severity” security exploit, then TikTok isn’t telling.
-
Google Flagged Parents’ Photos of Sick Children as Sexual Abuse
Two fathers, one in San Francisco and another in Houston, were separately investigated by the police on suspicion of child abuse and exploitation after using Android phones (owned by Google) to take photos of their sons’ genitals for medical purposes. Though in both cases the police determined that the parents had committed no crime, Google…
-
Android 13 Is a Subtle Improvement Over Android 12
The new version of Android is a step up over its predecessor, but you’ll have to squint to see some of the differences.
-
Android 13 is Now Available for Pixel Devices
Users of Google’s Pixel smartphone are the lucky first bunch to get Android 13.