As the Electronic Frontier Foundation notes, we don't know much about the notification logs stored by iOS or Android. One key question is whether or not these logs are backed up to the cloud, which may mean they can be requested by law enforcement. (In the US, both Apple and Google need a judge's order before they'll agree to this.) There's no setting on your phone to wipe these notification logs or to stop them from being created and updated, short of completely resetting your handset. That will clear everything off it, notification logs and all—but it's probably not something you want to hav
Your Phone Notifications Reveal More Than You Realize. Here’s How to Lock Them Down… Apple is launching this feature as a beta, and its current availability depends on your device and carrier. Texts between Apple devices in the Messages app, aka iMessages, have been encrypted since launch, but chats with Android devices were not protected in the same way. …
… The answer is adaptive apps. Google has been encouraging app developers to make apps react to the size of the screen for a few years now, and that now translates to encouraging app makers to make desktop versions of their Android apps for Googlebooks. …
… Quick Share will also be available in specific apps, like WhatsApp. Android Auto Updates Android Auto has a brand-new look, and it can now adapt to any dashboard screen size or shape, be it round, rhomboid, or rectangular. …
… The big downside to the Fire tablets is the Amazon version of Android. It's outdated and slow, with a custom app store that doesn't support many apps for example, the entire suite of Google Workspace apps won't be available—not even the browser-based versions . …
… From iOS Settings, pick Notifications, then an app, and disable Show Previews. From Android Settings, choose Notifications Notifications on lock screen Show sensitive content. Both iOS and Android also let you block notifications entirely for individual apps. …
… If you're trying to send files from your Android phone to a PC, try using Microsoft’s free Link to Windows app. Backing up files from your Android phone on a Mac is also pretty straightforward. Here’s how: Install the official Android File Transfer app on your Mac. …
… I enjoyed playing Grimvalor on Android and Doom: Eternal on PC. The lack of a companion app is good and bad; there’s a learning curve to calibrating features, and firmware updates must be manual. On the other hand, who wants another app? …
… Google, which manages the Android operating system, recently said more actions can be automated via its Gemini assistant this summer on the platform with broader app support, so Vertu's claim feels lofty. …
… The messages appear random. …
Instants is available as a stand-alone app on iOS and Android in select countries, and it’s accessible through Instagram’s direct messaging tab. …