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Samsung quietly rolled out a new security feature that automatically restarts your Galaxy phone after 72 hours of inactivity, making it harder for anyone to access your data. It's a simple privacy boost that requires zero effort once you turn it on.
A secure, Google-free version of Android is coming to Motorola phones next year, including the first-ever flip phone support. The move marks a major win for anyone who wants smartphone security without Big Tech tracking.
WhatsApp just launched a privacy feature that lets you message new people using a username instead of your phone number. The rollout starts now, with full availability coming later this year for all three billion users.
A Finnish company just launched a smartphone that blocks tracking at the system level while still running your favorite Android apps. The Jolla Phone promises real privacy without sacrificing functionality.
A new cellphone carrier called Cape is protecting Americans from threats that regular security apps can't stop, including hackers who steal phone numbers and surveillance devices that track movement. The privacy-first service is now available nationwide after raising $61 million from major investors.
Kenya just approved a major privacy upgrade that could protect 37 million people from scammers. M-Pesa will now mask phone numbers during transactions, blocking fraudsters who've been stealing this data to drain bank accounts.
A founder who helped friends with phone privacy at parties just raised $20 million to protect the data companies hold on all of us. Her AI-powered tool is transforming how businesses keep our information safe.
Dutch authorities are stopping phone searches of asylum seekers after inspectors ruled the practice illegal without proper legal protections. The move prioritizes privacy rights and ensures fair treatment for vulnerable people seeking safety.
Over 200 American cities have ditched intrusive surveillance cameras, with 93 communities taking action in August alone. Citizens are successfully pushing back against mass tracking technology that threatened their privacy.
The secure messaging app Signal just made it easier to stay connected across all your devices. You can now link multiple phones to the same account, not just computers and tablets.
Apple just launched a new feature that stops cell carriers from tracking your exact location. The privacy tool is rolling out now on the newest iPhones and iPads across several global carriers.
More restaurants across America are asking diners to put away their phones, and customers are loving the unexpected connections that happen next. From Iowa to Texas, phone-free policies are turning strangers into friends.
A phone fraudster picked the worst possible target when he called a Dutch crime show that was filming an episode about phone scams. The 30-minute call turned into an unintentional comedy of errors.
Students and teachers report feeling better after schools adopted phone pouches, though test scores haven't changed. A major study of 40,000 schools reveals the real impact of phone restrictions.
Gen Z and Millennials are ditching their phones at social gatherings in record numbers, with phone-free events exploding by 567% globally. The generations that grew up glued to screens are now leading the charge back to real connection.
Over 200 NYU students locked their phones away for an evening of real conversation, launching a movement that's spread to 12 countries. Phone-free events skyrocketed 567% globally as young people reclaim connection from screens.
Police in Erode, India reunited 63 more people with their lost phones this week using a government tracking system that has recovered over 1,200 devices this year. The free online portal lets anyone report their missing phone without visiting a station.
Africa's largest mobile money platform just made fraud a whole lot harder. Starting now, M-Pesa users won't see full phone numbers during transactions, cutting off scammers at the source.
The minimalist smartphone designed to fight distraction is getting a carefully selected app store this fall. Developers can now create tools that respect privacy and attention without turning the phone into a digital dopamine machine.
Mozilla's upcoming Firefox redesign makes it easier than ever to control your privacy and AI settings with just a few clicks. The fresh, rounded look arriving later this year also brings back features users have been requesting.
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