This new Android security setting spots bad networks and fake cell towers - enable it ASAP

On the Mobile network security page, find the Network notifications entry (it should be at the top). Tap the on/off slider ...

Google Finally Rolls Out Per-App Backup Controls on Android for Granular Cloud Storage Control

Google is rolling out per-app backup controls for Android devices, allowing users to select exactly which applications sync ...

Internet down? 3 ways I use an old Android phone as a backup connection for my home router

I needed a way to connect my phone to my router, and have it work reliably. Turns out, I have 3 options (and I saved the best ...

Google is finally giving Android users control over app backups

Google is finally testing per-app backup controls in Android beta, letting users choose exactly which apps get backed up.

This open-source app lets you use your Whoop band without a subscription fee

Whoop's subscription model is a sticking point for a lot of users. An open-source app is now offering a way to keep using the band without the recurring fees.
Ars Technica

Mozilla launches Thunderbolt AI client with focus on self-hosted infrastructure

Mozilla is the latest legacy tech brand to make a play for the enterprise AI market. But the company behind Firefox and Thunderbird isn’t releasing its own standalone AI model or agentic browser.
IEEE

A Dynamic Taint Analysis Tool for Android App Forensics

Abstract: The plethora of mobile apps introduce critical challenges to digital forensics practitioners, due to the diversity and the large number (millions) of mobile apps available to download from ...
GitHub

An Android helper class to manage database creation and version management using an application's raw asset files.

This class provides developers with a simple way to ship their Android app with an existing SQLite database (which may be pre-populated with data) and to manage its ...