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Why Google's plan to reduce Android ad tracking is both smart and sneaky
By Shruti Shekar published
Google introduced new ad tracking privacy tools, and while it is welcomed by most experts, they criticize the company for not making it more transparent for users.

UK regulators want feedback to ensure Google's Privacy Sandbox remains fair
By Derrek Lee published
Google has submitted commitments to UK regulators to ensure that Privacy Sandbox takes all related parties into consideration when developing and implementing new proposals.

New Privacy Dashboard is the best low-key Android 12 feature we've found so far
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Android 12 beta 2 gives us our first look at the new Privacy Dashboard. It's not perfect, but it's still a great addition that can be spectacular with a little more time and work.

How to opt out of Amazon Sidewalk on your Echo and Alexa products
By Jeramy Johnson published
Amazon's Sidewalk project carries a lot of promise for the connected home and neighborhood, but what if you want to opt out? We'll show you how you can disable the service from your Alexa app.

Google pledges not to build backdoors in FLoC but not everyone's convinced
By Derrek Lee last updated
Google tried to allay any concerns about its Privacy Sandbox by stating that it will not give itself the advantage by building backdoors.

Google will soon let you lock away your private images, delete the last 15 minutes of search history
By Derrek Lee last updated
Google announced at Tuesday's Google I/O keynote that the company is adding new privacy features for many of its apps, including Google Photos, search, and Google Maps.

Erase your Android device before getting rid of it [Android 101]
By Phil Nickinson last updated

YouMail makes it easy to block unwanted numbers from calling with just one click
By Jared DiPane last updated

Carrier IQ, in a new press release, reminds us it works for the carriers
By Phil Nickinson last updated

Apple's Siri privacy blunder proves how valuable audio data is to building an assistant
By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
Listening to your conversations with a digital assistant is a necessary evil. It just needs to be done right with no misdirection and deflection towards the "other guy."
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