Google is implementing major new Play Store rules for how Android’s “SMS” and “Call Log” permissions are used. New Play Store rules will only allow certain types of apps to request phone call logs and ...

Update, Feb. 26, 2025: This story, originally published Feb. 23, now includes additional commentary regarding the potential security implications of the decision to deprecate SMS from the Gmail ...

Unfortunately, there are some areas of the world where many don’t have access to fast speed internet, iPhones, 3G or a data connection at all. One of the most prominent continents to suffer is Africa, ...

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