I found the easiest way to encrypt files on an Android phone - and it's free to do

If you need to encrypt a file on your Android device so it can be safely shared with other users, this handy app gets the job ...
PCMag

The Best Android Antivirus for 2026

Android is the world’s most widely used mobile OS—and a major target for malware. These are the top Android antivirus apps we ...
MLive

Google settlement with Android users worth up to $100 per person: Here’s how to file your claim

Android users who accessed the internet from their device may soon be eligible for up to $100 as part of a $135 million settlement. While a court must still approve the settlement, lawyers behind a ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft testing Windows 11 batch file security improvements

Microsoft is rolling out new Windows 11 Insider Preview builds that improve security and performance during batch file or CMD script execution. As Microsoft explained today, IT administrators can now ...
Android

The Ultimate Tinkerer's Guide: Build Your Own Android Utility Dashboard in 30 Minutes

Custom Android utility dashboards take about 30 minutes to create and don’t require expert coding skills You gain complete control over layout, functionality, and appearance without bloated pre-built ...
WVUE FOX 8 News

Lead Astray: State senator files bill to require lead testing reports after Fox 8 investigation

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A state senator filed a bill that he says will close a dangerous lead testing loophole. State Sen. Patrick McMath (R-Mandeville) pre-filed SB37, which will require “every early ...
MacRumors

iOS 26.4 Beta Adds End-to-End Encryption for iPhone-to-Android RCS Texts

With the second iOS 26.4 beta, Apple and Google have started testing end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages exchanged between iPhone and Android users. Apple started testing E2EE for RCS in the ...
9to5google

Google, Apple start testing encrypted RCS on Android and iOS 26.4

Google and Apple today announced that testing of encrypted RCS messaging between Android and iPhone is now underway. Part of the RCS Universal Profile from the GSMA, messages between Android and iOS ...
Engadget

The best earbuds for Android devices in 2026

If you’re using an Android phone, finding the right pair of wireless earbuds can take a little more work than it does for iPhone owners. Apple’s AirPods are tightly woven into iOS, but that same level ...
Lifehacker

You Can Finally Back Up Your Android's Local Files

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...
9to5google

Android getting new ‘local file backup’ feature via Google Drive

According to the latest release notes for Google Play services, Android phones will be getting a “new local file backup feature” powered by Google Drive. “Local file backup” sounds like a ...