I increased the speed of my Pixel device by removing these pre-installed Google apps

I increased the speed of my Pixel device by removing these pre-installed Google apps

My Pixel has always felt fast enough, but I’ve been surprised by how much of an experience it is with apps I’ve never used. Like most Android phones, it came with a few Google apps installed, most of which I ignored. Instead of taking it for granted, I decided to take a closer look at … Read more

Stress-Free Travel: A collection of apps that keep my travels friction-free

Stress-Free Travel: A collection of apps that keep my travels friction-free

Credit: Megan Ellis / Android Authority Whether for work or personal reasons, I’ve done my fair share of traveling over the past decade. There are so many tools out there to help you optimize your trips, including AI, that I found six apps that I trust the most when it comes to smooth trips. These … Read more

Google Gemini could soon get full access to your Mac’s files, apps, and web

Google Gemini could soon get full access to your Mac’s files, apps, and web

Google’s Gemini could soon access every file on your macOS device, open apps, browse the web and perform actions without asking for permission every time. As discovered by TestingCatalog On The feature isn’t live yet and Google hasn’t confirmed it, but when enabled, Google Gemini would be able to read, create, modify, or even delete … Read more

It looks like the Google Play Store is making a home for web-coded apps

It looks like the Google Play Store is making a home for web-coded apps

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Add Android Authority to Google: TL; DR Google allows you to use live code apps in its AI Studio program and later upload them to your devices or send them through the Play Console for general access. Now the Play Store is working on a new “Your Creations” where … Read more

BigCommerce data stolen via Ribon Apps hack

BigCommerce data stolen via Ribon Apps hack

Enterprise e-commerce platform BigCommerce fell victim to a supply chain attack that resulted in the theft of customer data. BigCommerce is a SaaS provider that enables merchants to build and manage online stores. It hosts the stores, provides backend tools and takes care of server security. Late last week, the company began notifying retailers that … Read more

BigCommerce warns merchants about data breaches related to Ribon apps

BigCommerce warns merchants about data breaches related to Ribon apps

E-commerce platform BigCommerce has alerted several retailers to data breaches after attackers compromised credentials for third-party Ribon applications and used them to inject malicious scripts into online stores. The cloud-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) e-commerce platform confirmed the credentials compromise on September 17 and immediately removed the apps to protect its customers. UK-based online spirits retailer Master … Read more

Don’t buy a $500 dumbphone. These apps will keep your Android phone cool

Don’t buy a 0 dumbphone. These apps will keep your Android phone cool

Khamosh Pathak / Android Authority Add Android Authority to Google: I really like the idea of ​​a “dumbphone” or minimalist phone. These are just essentials. Phone, maps, calendar — just the useful bits. Not a single time-sucking, doom-spinning distraction. But I don’t like the idea of ​​spending $500 for a Light Phone or Wisephone. Instead, … Read more

Apple will let EU apps use a less prompting consent tracking screen

Apple will let EU apps use a less prompting consent tracking screen

As a result of a multi-year antitrust investigation by Germany’s federal competition regulator and others, Apple has OK Correction requirements For apps on its platform that request consent to track users across other apps or websites. The regulator said this system, called App Tracking Transparency, or ATT, favored Apple over third-party apps, as Apple allowed … Read more