android
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Amazon’s Appstore Doesn’t Work on Android 12 for Some Reason
As a whole, the Android operating system is a more open platform than its iOS rival. But that doesn’t mean third-party app stores on Google devices always play nice.
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You Should Try DuckDuckGo’s New Tracker Protection on Android, No Matter What Browser You Use
We all know that the internet isn’t a “private” place. When you search for something on Google or download a new app, there’s an understanding that some of your data is likely going somewhere. That said, what’s especially creepy about the state of our privacy online is how invisible tracking can be. You can think…
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DuckDuckGo Now Stops Android Apps From Snooping On Your Data
If you’re tired of the apps on your Android device doggedly tracking every move you make even after opting out, then good news. On Thursday, the privacy pros at DuckDuckGo announced a new feature meant to kneecap the invasive trackers and third-party players that might come bundled with the apps they download.
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The Pixel 6’s Accessibility Features Make Me Hopeful for the Future of Smartphones
For a decade, me and many other disabled people have watched ads for smartphones that promised to improve accessibility with slick, cutting-edge, and life-changing tech. Let’s be honest: historically, there has been a lack of awareness on behalf of tech companies toward those with disabilities. But in the past five years, there have been steady…