A new Linux kernel bug lets an ordinary, unprivileged user become root. It now hits Android too. Researchers have named it Bad Epoll. The Bad Epoll vulnerability carries the identifier CVE-2026-46242.

Google’s ongoing Android 17 beta is now preparing the subsequent feature and maintenance updates following the main Android 17 ...

Open WhatsApp and go to Settings → Chats → Chat Backup. Tap Restore from backup. Select Quick Restore — this pulls the latest local backup without deleting your current data. Deleted messages (if ...

On the Mobile network security page, find the Network notifications entry (it should be at the top). Tap the on/off slider ...

Android 17 adds tougher lock-screen protections that limit failed PIN and password attempts, extend lockout timers, detect duplicate guesses, and make brute-force attacks harder ...

Microsoft Authenticator is cracking down on rooted Android and jailbroken iPhones, blocking work and school Entra sign-ins on modified devices.

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Spread the love“`html The Android black screen of death is a frustrating issue many users face, rendering their devices unusable. If you’ve found yourself staring at a blank screen, don’t worry. There ...

Spread the love“`html We’ve all been there — you’re about to download a new app or snap a picture, and your Android device throws up that frustrating ‘insufficient storage’ message. It’s enough to ...

Most Android users think "Developer Options" are only meant for developers or tech experts. That's why most users completely ...

I gave Claude access to my Home Assistant. It helped me audit, debug, and improve my smart home better than I ever could have.