I had ChatGPT build me a free PDF editor because I didn't trust it to change my files - it worked!

The smartest way to use AI may not be letting it touch your files, but asking it to write software that handles them safely - ...

Google blocked the first known AI-powered attack on 2FA accounts; here is how hackers tried to break in, know how to stay safe

Google prevents first known instance of 2FA cyber attack where hackers used AI-developed zero-day exploit; Know how to stay safe ...
TechSpot

Microsoft is pulling the plug on SMS codes, wants you to switch to passkeys

In brief: Despite dating back to 1993 and the GSM era, SMS codes remain fully active across authentication and identity verification workflows. Microsoft is among the bigger tech players pushing to ...
PC World

Microsoft is officially killing SMS verification for personal accounts

Microsoft is officially discontinuing SMS verification for personal account logins, pushing users toward more secure passkey authentication methods. PCWorld reports that SMS-based authentication ...
CNET

Android 17 Is Smarter Than Ever, Thanks to Gemini Intelligence

Google taps even further into AI with some truly useful new features on deck. Here's the latest from The Android Show. Blake has over a decade of experience writing for the web, with a focus on mobile ...
The Verge

The 9 biggest new features in Android 17

New emoji, AI widgets, and AirDrop for (almost) everyone. New emoji, AI widgets, and AirDrop for (almost) everyone. is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in journalism. He previously worked ...
Bleeping Computer

Android 17 to expand banking scam call and privacy protections

Android 17, expected to roll out next month, will introduce several security and privacy features focused on device theft, threat detection, and banking scam calls. Google will be expanding ...
TechCrunch

Finally, texts between Android and iPhone users can be end-to-end encrypted

At long last, Android and iPhone users will be able to send each other end-to-end encrypted text messages. On Monday, end-to-end encrypted messaging is starting to roll out in beta for conversations ...
Android Police

Read receipts in Google Messages look different, but nobody knows why

Chethan is a reporter at Android Police, focusing on the news coverage for the site. He has covered tech for over a decade for multiple publications, including Times Internet, Guiding Tech, Android ...
The Hill

Some Android users may qualify for $135 million settlement: What to know

(NEXSTAR) – If you’ve used an Android mobile device since 2017, you may qualify for part of a $135 million class action settlement. The possible payout stems from a lawsuit filed against Google, ...
Android Authority

Android 17 could make your phone's best camera features work in every app

Android 17 now supports vendor-defined camera extensions, allowing phone makers to share custom camera features with all Android apps. This could improve photo quality in apps like Instagram, Snapchat ...