user privacy

Google rolls out new anti-theft security feature to Android phones

All three anti-theft features are being made available through Google Play services update to Android phones.

07 October 2024, 06:48 IST

Google rolls out new anti-theft security feature to Android phones

07 October 2024, 06:48 IST

Mozilla hit with privacy complaint over Firefox user tracking

NOYB wants Mozilla to inform users about its data processing activities, switch to an opt-in system and delete all unlawfully processed data of millions of affected users.

25 September 2024, 06:32 IST

Mozilla hit with privacy complaint over Firefox user tracking

25 September 2024, 06:32 IST

Indonesia bans search engine DuckDuckGo on gambling, pornography concerns

Indonesia has vowed to crack down on online gambling in recent months and has banned access to several such websites.

02 August 2024, 06:18 IST

Indonesia bans search engine DuckDuckGo on gambling, pornography concerns

02 August 2024, 06:18 IST

Apple's privacy-centric iPhone Safari app ad targets rival browsers

With the latest security updates to Safari, the browser leverages Machine Learning to block search engines and third-party apps from tracking users on Apple devices.

18 July 2024, 14:53 IST

Apple's privacy-centric iPhone Safari app ad targets rival browsers

18 July 2024, 14:53 IST

WhatsApp testing chat lock feature for linked devices

All the one-to-one sessions and group chat messages with the chat lock turned on will be kept separate from other chats in a Locked Chats folder.

02 April 2024, 08:03 IST

WhatsApp testing chat lock feature for linked devices

02 April 2024, 08:03 IST

World Safer Internet Day 2024: Child safety features of Apple devices you should know

Apple, a strong advocate of user privacy, has introduced several child safety features with its products.

07 February 2024, 11:25 IST

World Safer Internet Day 2024: Child safety features of Apple devices you should know

07 February 2024, 11:25 IST

Google to kill unused Gmail accounts and content this weekend; Here's how to save it

Google Account that has not been used or signed into for at least two years, Google will delete the account and its contents – including those within Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Drive, Meet, Calendar) and Google Photos.

29 November 2023, 07:03 IST

Google to kill unused Gmail accounts and content this weekend; Here's how to save it

29 November 2023, 07:03 IST

WhatsApp brings security feature to link email ID with messenger app

This will come in handy when the phone's cellular signal is weak and not be able to receive the verification code via SMS on time.

22 November 2023, 06:00 IST

WhatsApp brings security feature to link email ID with messenger app

22 November 2023, 06:00 IST

WhatsApp testing 'secret code' feature for easy access to locked chats

While configuring the secret code, WhatsApp also offers new option for users to lock the chat session on companion devices too.

10 October 2023, 07:15 IST

WhatsApp testing 'secret code' feature for easy access to locked chats

10 October 2023, 07:15 IST

Google rolls out 'unknown tracker alert' feature to Android phones

For now, the unknown tracker alert will be able to identify only the Apple AirTags. And, users can disable it by removing the battery of the tracker.

10 August 2023, 13:25 IST

Google rolls out 'unknown tracker alert' feature to Android phones

10 August 2023, 13:25 IST