Android 17 will Make Using SIM PIN Locks Much More Convenient

Android 17 beta 2 included strings for a new automatic SIM lock protection feature. Now, the latest Android Canary build shows it in action.

Google is removing the hassle of remembering SIM codes on Android 17

Android 17 could eliminate the hassle of remembering SIM PINs by automatically entering them after you unlock your device, while still protecting your SIM on other phones.

I found the one security setting that actually keeps my nosy friends out

Another setting I keep disabled is Smart Lock. Smart Lock is the old name; on newer models, it is called Extend Unlock. What Extend Unlock does is keep your phone unlocked for longer when you're ...
Medical Xpress

Researchers call for governing health data as a public utility to unlock real-world evidence and protect patients

Electronic health records (EHRs); insurance claims; patient registries; wearable tech: Never before has health data been so abundant. However, the United States continues to struggle with siloed ...
Tom's Guide

I quit ChatGPT — here's how I moved everything to Claude and Gemini without losing my data (or my mind)

AI ChatGPT is no longer my go-to chatbot — 10 reasons Gemini works better for how I work AI I swapped ChatGPT for Claude for a week — and these 5 features convinced me to stay AI I found the best ...
WPBF

Consumer Reports: lock down your data before hackers strike

COMPLIED WITH THE EU’S GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION. IF YOU’VE EVER WORRIED WHETHER YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION IS SAFE ONLINE, YOU’RE NOT ALONE. WHETHER YOU’RE SCROLLING SOCIAL MEDIA OR SHOPPING ...
ZDNet

3 ways to switch Linux distros without losing all your data

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Forbes

Better Data Could Unlock AI’s Full Potential In Cybersecurity

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BGR

This Sleek USB Gadget Uses Your iPhone Or Android Phone To Lock Your Data

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Measuring just 3.37 by 2.09 by 0.28 inches and weighing as low as 1.44 ounces (40 grams), the Lexar TouchLock Portable SSD is the kind of USB ...
techtimes

Wondershare Dr.Fone on Samsung Android 16 Lockouts: A Safer Way to Regain Access

The latest Android 16 update brings stronger security upgrades to protect personal data. Yet, many Samsung users now face lockouts after a reset and even an update. The built‑in FRP protection is ...
9to5google

Google says the Android 17 Beta is coming soon

Following the release of Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1 earlier today, Google has revealed that the Android 17 Beta is starting soon. Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1 is the final release in that cycle, and Google ...