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How some Venezuelans’ Android smartphones warned of deadly quakes

A person flashes a mobile phone at a destroyed building after an earthquake, in La Guaira, Venezuela, June 24, 2026. REUTERS/Maxwell Briceno

Android users lose at least $69,000 in less than 3 months to malware scams targeting seniors

In this scam variant, victims would come across advertisements on social media platforms promoting activities for senior citizens.

DBS announces new app feature to turn Android phones into contactless payment terminals

Merchants can access the new feature through the DBS MAX app.

UN aviation agency limits use of power banks to two per passenger on flights

Passengers will also be prohibited from recharging the power banks during flights, the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) said in a statement.

Google launches unauthorised Pixel-to-iPhone file sharing with Apple’s AirDrop

A Google spokesperson said Apple had no part in the feature's development.

Meta rolls out real-time translation feature on WhatsApp

According to tracking website Layoffs.fyi, there have been 152,404 people laid off from the technology sector in 2024.

Xiaomi hastens flagship phone release to take on iPhone 17

Xiaomi’s shares rose 1.9 per cent in Hong Kong on Sept 15, boosted in part by a rally in Chinese electric automakers and suppliers.

Google to block apps from all unverified developers, S’pore users among first to be affected

Google said the move is meant to protect users from bad actors spreading malware and scams.

How Apple’s iOS 26 and Google’s Android 16 will change our phones

Apple’s iOS 26, includes a transparent aesthetic mimicking glass and making apps and buttons blend in with content on the screen., while Google's Android 16 emphasises brighter, punchier colors.

Tackling the torment of phone notifications

Digital well-being tools should be built into every smartphone and app, giving users greater control over their screen time, says the writer.

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