Software

Google will block sideloading of unverified Android apps starting next year

Google says it’s no different than checking IDs at the airport. Andrew Ferrer– Aug 22, 2025  Android’s open nature set it apart from the iPhone as the era of touchscreen smartphones began nearly two decades ago. Little by little, Google has traded some of that openness for security, and its next security initiative could make the […]

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Apple set to unveil next-gen iPhones and other devices on September 9

Expect Apple’s next-gen iPhones, software release dates, and some other devices. Andrew Ferrer– Aug 23, 2025  Apple is hosting its next product event on Tuesday, September 9, at 10 am Pacific and 1 pm Eastern, the company announced today. Though Apple’s event announcements rarely indicate what the company plans to talk about, the company’s September events

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Google Gemini will now learn from your chats—unless you tell it not to

Gemini will remember this, so it’s time to check your privacy settings. Andrew Ferrer– Aug 13, 2025  As Gemini is increasingly woven into the fabric of Google, the way the chatbot accesses and interacts with your data is in a constant state of flux. Today, Google is announcing several big changes to how its AI adapts to you,

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ChatGPT users hate GPT-5’s “overworked secretary” energy, miss their GPT-4o buddy

“I want my GPT-4o back, and I’ll do anything to get it.” Andrew Ferrer– Aug 8, 2025  After months of hype and anticipation, OpenAI released its new GPT-5 model family this week. Promising massive upgrades across the board, the company is already working to roll out the new AI to everyone. Some dedicated ChatGPT users wish it would

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