Smartphones are integral, but app permissions pose privacy risks. Users should manage permissions to secure data. Unnecessary access to location, camera, or contacts can lead to misuse. Android offers ...

Android apps often have the tendency to auto-start without user permission, which can lead to battery drain, performance issues, and unnecessary background activity. To regain control over your device ...

Any burgeoning new technology is almost always met with criticisms — some justified, and others not so much. Lately, Google’s Gemini has been the focus of such critiques. Last month, Gemini was under ...

Google is making a push to ensure its AI, Gemini, is tightly integrated with Android systems by granting it access to core apps like WhatsApp, Messages, and Phone. The rollout of this change started ...

Managing app permissions on your Samsung Galaxy device helps protect your privacy and improve battery life. This guide explains which permissions to disable and how to manage them effectively.

Malware targeting Android devices has increased, often exploiting permissions that users unknowingly grant. While Android's open nature makes it a target, you can protect your device by carefully ...

A team of academic researchers has uncovered a new Android security exploit that raises a lot of questions about the platform’s permission system. The technique, named TapTrap, uses user interface ...

These days, trying to manage how your personal information is shared across the internet can feel overwhelming and, at times, impossible. Thankfully, Consumer Reports' free new app, Permission Slip, ...