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Android app permissions controls on the Pixel 9 and Galaxy S22 Plus, each showing the Permission manager (left) and Permission usage (right) — How to review app permissions on your Android phone Review your Android app permissions to check what can access your files, camera, mic, location, contacts, and other private data.

Private Space in Pixel 9 Pro XL on Android 15 — How to create Private Space for your apps on Pixel Keep your apps and data locked away in a secure sandbox.

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Is it safe to send your Android phone out for repair?

By Michael L Hicks last updated 11 January 22

Phones

Verizon wants your browsing history so bad, it created a new program and opted you in

By Samuel Contreras published 17 December 21

Carriers

Tile buyer Life360 has been selling your location and data, but this isn't anything new

By Jerry Hildenbrand published 8 December 21

This is another chapter in the saga of data brokers and their seemingly unchecked business model.

Apps & Software

Google assures the UK's CMA its Privacy Sandbox won't hamper competition

By Jay Bonggolto published 29 November 21

Apps & Software

How to make group calls on Signal

By Keegan Prosser published 29 October 21

Signal recently announced that users could host or join group calls, including up to 16 people. Here's a step-by-step guide for making group calls on Signal.

Apps & Software

Google updates Privacy Sandbox timeline, delays FLoC testing

By Shruti Shekar published 30 September 21

Google is going to delay phasing out third-party cookies on Chrome by a year in order to "get it right."

Apps & Software

Google Chrome's new Incognito page makes it clearer that you can still be tracked

By Derrek Lee published 16 August 21

Google is giving the Chrome Incognito page a new look amid a $5 billion lawsuit targeting the feature.

Apps & Software

How to control privacy permissions per website in Google Chrome

By Jeramy Johnson published 7 August 21

Now you can quickly check and adjust website privacy permissions on the fly in Google Chrome. We'll show you how it's done.

Apps & Software

How to download offline Google Maps to your phone

By Jeramy Johnson last updated 15 July 21

Google Maps

Android 12 Beta 2 update gives you more control with new Privacy Dashboard

By Derrek Lee last updated 12 July 21

Google rolls out the second Android 12 beta with a host of new privacy features like the new Privacy Dashboard and mic and camera indicators.

Apps & Software

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