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Android 12 Beta 2 update gives you more control with new Privacy Dashboard
By Derrek Lee last updated
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.

How to disable your microphone and camera with Android 12 privacy controls
By Michael L Hicks published

Why Google's plan to reduce Android ad tracking is both smart and sneaky
By Shruti Shekar published
Google introduced new ad tracking privacy tools, and while it is welcomed by most experts, they criticize the company for not making it more transparent for users.

UK regulators want feedback to ensure Google's Privacy Sandbox remains fair
By Derrek Lee published
Google has submitted commitments to UK regulators to ensure that Privacy Sandbox takes all related parties into consideration when developing and implementing new proposals.

New Privacy Dashboard is the best low-key Android 12 feature we've found so far
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Android 12 beta 2 gives us our first look at the new Privacy Dashboard. It's not perfect, but it's still a great addition that can be spectacular with a little more time and work.

How to opt out of Amazon Sidewalk on your Echo and Alexa products
By Jeramy Johnson last updated
Amazon's Sidewalk project carries a lot of promise for the connected home and neighborhood, but what if you want to opt out? We'll show you how you can disable the service from your Alexa app.

Google pledges not to build backdoors in FLoC but not everyone's convinced
By Derrek Lee last updated
Google tried to allay any concerns about its Privacy Sandbox by stating that it will not give itself the advantage by building backdoors.

Google will soon let you lock away your private images, delete the last 15 minutes of search history
By Derrek Lee last updated
Google announced at Tuesday's Google I/O keynote that the company is adding new privacy features for many of its apps, including Google Photos, search, and Google Maps.
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