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Apple May Bring Android-Style Theft Detection to iPhones

Apple is reportedly testing an iPhone anti-snatching feature that would lock stolen devices using motion signals and checks for familiar locations.

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Google Launches New Android Security Features to Fight Scams, Theft

Google detailed Android security updates for 2026, including verified bank calls, stronger theft protection, OTP hiding, and spyware forensics.

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New WhatsApp Flaws Could Affect Billions of Users After Meta Security Patch

Meta patched two WhatsApp flaws affecting iOS, Android, and Windows users, including bugs tied to risky files, links, and Reels previews.

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Google Update: Android Flaw Could Put Billions of Devices at Risk

Google patched an Android zero-click RCE flaw affecting multiple versions. Here’s what IT teams should know and how to reduce mobile risk.

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Samsung’s Free Android Upgrade Brings Better Security to Galaxy Phones

Samsung’s One UI 8.5 update may bring stronger Galaxy security controls as users report battery drain and overheating after recent patches.

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Over 800 Android Apps Targeted in PIN-Stealing Trojan Campaign

Four Android banking malware campaigns are targeting more than 800 apps by abusing overlays, Accessibility permissions, and sideloaded fake apps to steal PINs.

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