The Windows 11 Microsoft app store is certainly a new start for the company, with Microsoft letting go of its paternalistic attitude and letting Windows 11 users and developers access the full capabilities of win32 applications via the Store. This has meant we have seen new kinds of listings, such as for browsers such as Firefox and Opera, and it appears also apps which … [Read more...] about Despite years of animosity, CCleaner is now available in the Windows 11 Microsoft Store
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WhatsApp flaw could get users blocked despite 2FA settings
WhatsApp has been stewing in a pot of bad PR for the past few years but it seems that things have been heating up more recently. Despite that, the messaging service still enjoys millions of users that seem to be more at risk each day as new vulnerabilities and even corporate policies keep popping up. The latest may be one of the most worrisome because it could cause … [Read more...] about WhatsApp flaw could get users blocked despite 2FA settings
PS4 vs. Xbox One X: Sony Earnings Increase Despite Console Sales Drop
Sony announced its quarterly earnings for the first quarter of the financial year — ending June — on Tuesday. The multinational corporation reported an 80.9 billion yen (around $735 million) profit for the April-June period, a jump of 59.8 billion ($543 million) year-on-year, owing to brisk PlayStation 4 and camera business. “PS4 continues to grow which allows them to sell … [Read more...] about PS4 vs. Xbox One X: Sony Earnings Increase Despite Console Sales Drop
Despite the marketing, RCS (Rich Communication Service) still has major problems
Google’s recent announcement of its switch to RCS (Rich Communication Service) for Android’s default messaging system was hailed with great exultation from the Android community in mid-November, but recent research by the security team at Germany-based Security Research Labs (SRLabs) presents evidence that RCS may not be ready for the prime time. At the Black Hat security … [Read more...] about Despite the marketing, RCS (Rich Communication Service) still has major problems
iPhone 11 Pro collecting location data despite user settings, says report
Apple’s latest handsets are trying to collect user location data even when expressly told not to The Apple iPhone 11 Pro is ignoring user privacy preferences and attempting to collect location data without permission. A recently published report reveals that the new handset is randomly requesting access to user location data even if the user in question has explicitly changed … [Read more...] about iPhone 11 Pro collecting location data despite user settings, says report