WhatsApp Rolls Out Messaging Interoperability for Europeans
Meta has started allowing third-party messengers to interoperate with WhatsApp in compliance with the European Digital Markets Act (DMA).
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Google Plans to Restrict Installing Apps Outside Google Play to "Experienced Users"
Google recently uploaded a blog post stating that some of their proposed plans to validate developer identities on Android could be bypassed by "a new advanced flow."
Ben Jordan Exposes Severe Security Vulnerabilities in Flock Surveillance Cameras
YouTuber Ben Jordan released a 40 minute exposé, showing just how easy it is for hackers to get info the sensitive data stored inside Flock's now ubiquitous surveillance cameras.
Android Might be Getting an iOS NameDrop Equivalent
According to Android Authority, an equivalent to iOS’ NameDrop contact sharing feature might be coming to Android.
OpenAI Announces Plans for "Client-Side Encryption" for ChatGPT
Coming hot off the heels of their lawsuit with the New York Times, OpenAI has announced new plans to improve the privacy of its users.
Proton May Start Recycling Abandoned Email Addresses
Proton recently announced they are considering a change to their longstanding policy of not recycling mailbox addresses.
Android 17 will include a native 'Contact Scopes' feature
According to Android Authority, Android 17 will include a new permission that allows app developers to request access to specific contacts.
Apple Launches 'Digital ID' Feature Nationwide in the United States
This week, Apple released a new Digital ID feature for United States passport-holders, which will be available for age verification and identity verification "in apps, online, and in stores."
Mullvad Set to Retire 'Leta' Search Proxy on Nov. 27, 2025
The Mullvad Leta search engine will be retired at the end of this month, according to an announcement from Mullvad last week.