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Google Warns Over 1 Billion Android Phones Are Now at Risk

Google warns that over 40% of Android devices no longer receive security updates, leaving more than 1 billion devices exposed to malware and spyware attacks.

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Apple’s Budget iPhone 17e Set to Launch Within Weeks at $599

Bloomberg says Apple’s iPhone 17e is due imminently at $599, adding A19 and MagSafe, as Apple ramps up a busy early-2026 cycle.

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China Plans to Build Data Centers in Space Within the Next Few Years

China plans to build space-based data centers as part of its space+ initiative, signaling a major shift in digital infrastructure beyond Earth.

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Flickr’s 35M Users Affected by Third-Party Data Exposure

Flickr disclosed a data exposure tied to a third-party email provider, highlighting how external service vulnerabilities can put millions of users at risk.

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Microsoft Starts Testing Built-In Sysmon Monitoring in Windows 11

Microsoft is rolling out native Sysmon support in Windows 11 Insider builds, giving security teams built-in system monitoring with optional activation.

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Google Maps Tests Gemini Chat to Modernize Location Editing

Android Authority spotted code for a chat-style “Suggest an edit” in Google Maps, letting users submit listing fixes in plain language for review.

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Google Expands AirDrop-Style File Sharing to More Android Devices

Google confirms Quick Share’s AirDrop-style sharing is expanding beyond Pixel to more Android devices in 2026, making file sharing far easier.

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