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Apple Adds New iPhone Privacy Setting to Blur Location Data Shared With Carriers

Apple’s new iPhone privacy setting blurs location data shared with wireless carriers, limiting precise tracking while preserving emergency services.

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Microsoft Issues Emergency Patch for Active Office Zero-Day

Microsoft released an emergency Office patch to fix an actively exploited zero-day flaw that lets attackers bypass security via malicious files.

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Apple Issues Urgent Software Fix Affecting Over 2 Billion iPhones

Apple released urgent iOS updates, including iOS 12.5.8 for older iPhones, after emergency-call issues in Australia and a 2027 certificate deadline.

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Android Adds ‘Accountability Layer’ to Third-Party Apps

Android is adding new verification steps to sideloaded apps, introducing friction for advanced users while aiming to reduce malware, fraud, and scams.

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