US Supreme Court rules on dragnet searches of cellphone location data
The US Supreme Court on June 29 ruled partially in favour of a man challenging the use of sweeping "geofence" searches of cellphone location data in his robbery conviction, sending the case back to a lower court for further consideration.
WhatsApp will allow users to go by usernames instead of phone numbers, closing a privacy blind spot
WhatsApp users will soon get the option of going by usernames instead of phone numbers, the company said on June 29, announcing plans to address a privacy blind spot.
US agency cancels phone tracking contract after lawmakers raise concerns
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) cancelled its contract for a surveillance tool that enables warrantless tracking of mobile devices after lawmakers, a prosecutor and a judge raised concerns about the legality of the tool in criminal investigations.
How some Venezuelans' smartphones warned of quake
Many social media users in Venezuela have reported receiving alerts on Android smartphones moments before June 24's quake, with almost 600 confirmed dead.
The theatre chain asking moviegoers to use their phones
Known for its strict no-phones policy, the Alamo Drafthouse has instituted mobile ordering for its in-seat meals, upsetting some of its biggest fans.
Their phones were stolen in London. Then the threats started
Tens of thousands of smartphones were reported stolen in the British capital in recent years. For some victims, losing their phone was only the beginning.
Tune Talk launches new mobile plan with content filtering features
Tune Talk officially launched the Epik+ Family Safe plan on June 25, that allows parents to filter the content their children can access online
Top Indian tech supplier reports 'cybersecurity incident'
A top Indian maker of iPhone parts has confirmed it was hit by a "cybersecurity incident", with media reports alleging that Apple supplier specifications had been leaked.
Android 17 overview: What new features are coming to your phone?
Google has released Android 17, the latest version of its mobile operating system, bringing a range of new features including freely floating app windows, screen recording with a selfie-video overlay and a gaming mode for foldable devices.
Brazil probes possible cyberattack on alert system
Brazil's civil defense authority said on June 20 it had disabled its mobile phone emergency alert system after a possible cyberattack sent false alert messages to millions of people overnight.
