…By • April 29, 2026 • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR The MiciMike Home Mini Drop-In PCB kit is made to replace the internals of the Google…
…Authority The core appeal of a self-hosted media server is privacy and isolation from the din of the modern internet. When you open an app to watch a movie from your…
…This local architecture allows the desktop client to communicate directly with the smart home server over standard internal network sockets, so nothing is ever exposed to the broader public internet. Privacy is…
…There is also a privacy component to consider when choosing these workarounds. When you use the official Plex app for remote streaming, every bit of data about what you are watching is…
…The decision lists “prevalent use of social media among child sexual predators to target minors, deficient data privacy for minor social media users, and exploitative contract terms” among those potential harms. NetChoice…
…The advantage is that these AI features can work faster, offer better privacy, and often function without an internet connection. Google’s tools, like Magic Compose, Call Notes, and app-aware Magic…
…It’s a free, open-source Android keyboard built around privacy. My favorite thing about it is that it works completely offline. But being privacy-focused doesn’t mean it’s lacking…
…No more spying on your home network Megan Ellis / Android Authority Android 17 introduces one of the platform’s biggest privacy changes in years: apps can no longer freely inspect devices on…
…Check your internet connection Kris Carlon / Android Authority A stable internet connection is crucial for streaming services. If your app fails to launch, then a poor internet connection may be the cause…
…Security and privacy: Privacy alerts: Stay informed about your privacy. You’ll now get alerts when an app’s permissions could put your personal data at risk along with suggestions for what…