7 apps I use to lock down, encrypt, and store my private files - and most are free

VeraCrypt is a free, open-source disk encryption software that is available for Linux, MacOS, and Windows. With VeraCrypt, you create a virtual encrypted disk on your internal drive that can then be ...

Google rolls out Android theft protection feature updates

Google has introduced stronger Android authentication safeguards and enhanced recovery tools to make smartphones more challenging targets for thieves.
GitHub

Android HCE Beginner App

I will quote a lot of times from this official document, see the full document here: https://developer.android.com/develop/connectivity/nfc/hce This app explains how ...

Android Phones Get AI-Powered Anti-Theft Features

Enhanced lockouts and stronger remote locking aim to make stolen devices far harder—and less profitable—for criminals.

Android Adds ‘Accountability Layer’ to Third-Party Apps

Android is adding new verification steps to sideloaded apps, introducing friction for advanced users while aiming to reduce ...
Android Authority

Secure Android and iPhone RCS messaging just got a big step closer

Apple is working on end-to-end encryption for RCS in iOS 26.3 Beta 2. The carrier bundles for the beta suggest Apple has added a new setting that would allow carriers to enable encryption for RCS for ...
Pocket-lint

A new Microsoft bug is preventing certain Outlook users from accessing encrypted emails

John is a writer at Pocket-lint. He is passionate about all things technology, and is always keeping up with the latest smartphone and PC releases. John has previously written at MobileSyrup. When ...