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Google’s $135M Android Privacy Settlement: Who May Be Eligible

Google’s $135 million Android settlement could pay eligible US users who used Android devices with cellular data since November 2017.

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Apple’s iPhone Privacy Feature Expands to More Users Worldwide

Apple expanded Limit Precise Location in iOS 26.5, but the carrier privacy feature still requires select iPhones and iPads.

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Chrome Privacy Concerns Rise as Expert Warns of Fingerprinting Risks

A privacy expert warns Chrome still allows browser fingerprinting and tracking, raising concerns after Google’s shift away from third-party cookie changes.

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Comcast’s $117.5M Breach Settlement: Up to 30M People May Qualify

Comcast customers affected by the 2023 breach may qualify for cash, reimbursement, and identity protection under a proposed $117.5 million settlement.

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Google $135M Settlement: Millions of Android Users May Qualify for Payout

Android users may be eligible for a payout from Google’s $135 million settlement over background data use. Here’s who qualifies and how to claim.

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Google Rolls Out End-to-End Encryption to Eligible Gmail Users on Mobile

Google has brought end-to-end encrypted Gmail to Android and iOS for eligible Workspace users, extending secure mobile email without extra apps.

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New Scam Alert: QR Codes Replace Links in Traffic Ticket Phishing

Scammers are using fake traffic violation texts with QR codes to steal personal and financial data, posing as state courts and government agencies.

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‘Stop Texting’: FBI Warning Drives Apple’s iPhone Messaging Update

Apple is preparing encrypted RCS support for iPhone, a change that could make messaging with Android users more secure and reduce reliance on SMS.

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