Despite some recent headlines, iPhones remain safer than Androids given Apple’s tighter restrictions and control of its ecosystem. But Google is catching up — and Samsung is moving even faster to narrow the gap. Now, a new Android upgrade for 2025 could make Androids more like iPhones than ever before — but there’s a twist.

Of course these devices have long had protections to stop suspicious snooping (including lock screen authentication) but new theft detection barriers have now been added to Android. As the name suggests,

Google has recently updated its Google Maps software on vehicle head units and infotainment systems that are compatible with Android Auto, and it has forced some users to hit the forums and chatrooms to express their displeasure.

Users who updated their Google Pixels to the latest version of the operating system claim Android Auto no longer launches in their cars

Turns out, in 1999, Adams wrote an essay titled “How to Stop Worrying and Learn to Love the Internet,” and wow does it hold up 26 years later as a way to think about the world we live in now. Here’s just one quote:

PDF phishing attacks are not new, and have been “ skyrocketing ” in recent years. What’s interesting here is the combination of the new link hiding technique and the focus on mobile devices. Staying safe, though, remains the same. You must not click links or open attachments in text messages. Almost all of them are dangerous.

Apple is likely to launch the Powerbeats Pro 2 very soon, and a leak has revealed their potential design, specifications, and price.

Apple has released iOS 18.3 to all users, featuring AI notification summary tweaks, Visual Intelligence updates, and more.

Android 16’s first public beta will start rolling out later today, bringing with it dynamic lockscreen notifications for ride-sharing and food delivery, following yesterday’s reveal of a similar feature in Samsung’s Galaxy S25 phones.

Enable these three anti-theft features on your Android phone right now. They’ll keep your sensitive info private if attackers steal your device while it’s unlocked.

Android 16 will introduce Live Updates, a new class of notification that's always on top. Here's how it compare to iOS Live Activities.