ANDROID owners have been warned of data stealing apps that look almost identical to several popular online brands. Hackers have been masquerading as big names including WhatsApp, Instagram, Snapchat, X/Twitter and Google. 1 WhatsApp is among the big brand names being misused by hackersCredit: Alamy Fraudsters use their logos on icons to lure people in, … Read more
IPHONE owners have hailed a battery-saving hack that kicks in automatically and grants them “several more hours” of juice. It bolsters Apple’s built-in Low Power Mode, which iPhone owners are prompted to turn on when their device’s battery reaches 20%. 1 Low Power Mode freezes some background activities and reduces your iPhone performance in some … Read more
IPHONE owners are being targeted with a ‘spray and pray’ iMessage attack that could fleece them of their hard-earned cash, parcel delivery firm Evri has warned. The phishing messages comes from scammers posing as Evri – or representatives of the company – trying to collect a “nonsense” ‘redelivery fee’. 2 Customers who fall victim to … Read more
ANDROID owners have been warned they may lose the ability to pay for things with their smartphone next month. Google Wallet is used by millions daily to shop and travel. 1 You’ll need at least Android 9 from now onCredit: Getty The firm routinely upgrades gadgets and tech with newer features behind the scenes – … Read more
MILLIONS of Brits can get their hands on hundreds of films and hit shows for free, just because they have a Samsung device. STV Player+ is offering three months free access to its streaming service exclusively to Samsung customers who know the special offer code. 2 If you’re a new subscriber, your seven day free … Read more
ANDROID owners worldwide must be cautious of a copycat app that is masquerading as McAfee antivirus software. A fraudulent McAfee campaign was first discovered in 2021, however, the same ploy has since robbed thousands from unsuspecting victims. 1 While Finnish authorities haven’t determined the type of malware, the attacks closely resemble the campaign Fox-IT analysts … Read more
APPLE has issued a rare apology for its new iPad advert which onlookers have described as “inhuman and tone deaf”. The heavily criticised advert, showing off Apple’s new iPad Pro, has beautiful examples of art and human ingenuity being crushed into a single tablet. 1 But Apple says it intended to “celebrate” human expression in … Read more
APPLE has poured tons of effort and money into making its iPhones sturdier and less smashable over the years – but that doesn’t make them invincible. In fact, just being in the sun too long can permanently shorten an iPhones battery life. 1 Your iPhone may shut down unexpectedly if it gets too hotCredit: Alamy … Read more
A NEW Android-exclusive feature that has been dubbed a ‘world first’ is making Google searches faster – and more accurate – than ever. But iPhone owners have, notably, been excluded – until now. 1 The gesture-driven tool means users no longer have to struggle through describing something they’ve seen and want to know more aboutCredit: … Read more
GOOGLE is reportedly making it faster for customers to transfer their data from one Android handset to the next. It could have been another reason for customers to continue choosing Android over iOS, but fans are begging for a different transfer feature instead. 1 The company may also working on a new feature to combat … Read more
