Millions at Risk as Android Mental Health Apps Expose Sensitive Data

Oversecured flagged 1,575 flaws in 10 Android health apps with 14.7M installs, putting chats, CBT notes, and mood logs at risk, per BleepingComputer.

Check Your Phone: Newly Discovered Play Store Apps are Leaking Private Data

The post Check Your Phone: Newly Discovered Play Store Apps are Leaking Private Data appeared first on Android Headlines.
9to5Google

Android 17 Beta 2 adds secure contacts selection and color picker API

As for the mobile update, Android 17 Beta 2 is adding a few building blocks for developers. The new tools are privacy-focused, just like the photo picker that limits access to only selected photos.
The Droid Guy

Android Phone Overheating? Causes and Permanent Fixes

If your phone overheats while idle even after Safe Mode checks, back up data and reset. Persistent idle heat can indicate deep software corruption. Overheating is usually caused by apps, radios, or ...

Hacker says he accidentally breached 7,000 DJI robot vacuums with a PS5 controller

No matter the brand of your robot vacuum, having a hackable camera in your home is a risk.
CNET

11 Ways CNET Editors Use Smart Plugs to Make Life Easier at Home

Not sure where to start with smart plugs? At CNET, these are the tricks we use to make our homes smarter and routines faster. Tyler Lacoma Editor / Home Security and Smart Home Tyler has worked on, ...