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The Irish Sun
12-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Millions of phone owners get anti-theft ‘secret weapon' to stop thieves breaking into your mobile after snatching it
MILLIONS of phone owners are to get a new anti-theft "secret weapon" on their mobile to stop thieves accessing the device after snatching it. The security feature means Android phones will start to reboot automatically if they haven't been used for three days. 3 Phone-related crime is getting worse Credit: Getty 3 The new system means Android phones will reboot after three days Credit: Getty This means they will be It comes after a Figures show gangs and crooks took 70,137 mobiles last year — 192 a day. That is up a third from the 52,000 nicked in 2023, Met Police statistics show. Another important reason for users and authorities to be aware of the update relates to the two lock states on mobiles – before first lock (BFU) and after first lock (AFU). In BFU, information and files on a phone are securely encrypted and completely inaccessible, even with complex extraction programmes. Therefore if cops seize a phone as evidence they will have less time to access the device. Phone thefts are now a Most read in Tech People with phones still running Android 12 are advised to consider upgrading to a newer device. Security patches fix flaws that have been discovered in the software, which stops phones succumbing to hacking. Home Office figures show 90% of all 'theft from a person' crimes in London go unsolved, with a crook charged in only one per cent of cases. The unsolved figure is 86 per cent in England and Wales. Due to the rise in phone thefts, the Met is using tracking tech and putting plain-clothed officers in the West End and Westminster, where 40% of all thefts occur. The City of London force is deploying bike-mounted police. Anna McEntee, at Compare the Market, said Londoners and those visiting the capital will be concerned by the substantial rise in phone thefts last year. She added that criminals are becoming "increasingly brazen, often using mopeds or e-bikes to make a quick getaway'. The new security feature from Google is part of the April 2025 Google System release notes and is expected to apply to tablets but not wearables such as the Pixel Watch , televisions, or Android Auto Devices. Google hasn't said if users will be able to toggle this feature or change the time limit for rebooting. Read more on the Irish Sun Since this feature is part of Google Play Services, those affected will see it without the phone going through a full system update. A BFU phone remains connected to Wi-Fi or mobile data, meaning that if you lose your phone and it reboots, you'll still be able to use location-finding services. 3 It's designed to protect Android phones from hackers Time to upgrade? By Millie Turner, Senior Technology & Science Reporter It's hard to know when it's time to upgrade your smartphone - especially when it 'does the job' just fine. Can make phone calls? Yes. Text? Of course. Surf the internet? Yep. Still use my apps? Absolutely. For some, a no-frills phone is all that's necessary. Glossy AI features that can summarise emails and touch up your pictures are not on everyone's wish list. Unfortunately, it's when devices lose security support that they need to be retired. Once a phonemaker stops fixing software bugs in its handsets, they can become risky to use. Vulnerabilities will emerge over time that will never be fixed—and this essentially gives hackers free rein to exploit devices and innocent owners. However, this can only happen if they're still in use.
The Sun
10-05-2025
- The Sun
Global Microsoft closure means 400m computers to stop working properly
WHAT A E-WASTE Not everyone can upgrade with the simple tap of a button Millie Turner , Senior Technology & Science Reporter Published : 7:30, 10 May 2025 MILLIONS of computers will soon be at risk of unfixable glitches and bugs that could render laptops and PCs unusable. Gadget owners will need to act soon to keep their PCs and data safe from a cyber attack as Microsoft plans to wind down a key service. 3 Fortunately, 500million PCs currently running on Windows 10 software can upgrade to Windows 11 Credit: Getty The tech giant has warned it will be ending support for Windows 10 software on 14 October 2025. Roughly 900million computer owners are set to be affected. But it will be the beginning of the end for roughly 400million PCs. "After 14 October 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10," Microsoft writes in a help page on its website. "Your PC will still work, but we recommend moving to Windows 11. "Windows 11 offers a modern and efficient experience designed to meet current demands for heightened security." Fortunately, 500million PCs currently running on Windows 10 software can upgrade to Windows 11. Last year, it was revealed that around 130million Windows 10 users had switched to Windows 11 as part of the transition. But not everyone can upgrade with the simple tap of a button. Some PCs simply cannot run Windows 11. Early Skype ads reveal the 'magic' of app as Microsoft vows to shut it down forever Windows 11 has specific hardware requirements, meaning PCs built in 2008 or earlier won't be able to support it. You can check if your Windows 10 PC is eligible to upgrade to Windows 11 by selecting the Start button, then going to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. If the option for Windows 11 appears, then you're in luck. But if not, then it may be time to consider buying a new PC. 3 Millions of PCs could soon become e-waste in landfills Credit: Getty Campaigners have warned that millions of people will have to chuck out their old gadgets in favour of something newer. Microsoft has allowed individuals to extend support for Windows 10 for a fee, following a campaign by p ublic interest advocacy group PIRG last year. "In one year, Microsoft plans to end support for Windows 10," they wrote in October , "potentially rendering up to 400million computers obsolete overnight." The group added: "This decision could trigger the single largest surge in junked computers in history, with dire consequences for both consumers and the environment ." It's not just a landfill issue, campaigners have warned, but a security one. With no support from Microsoft, any bugs and glitches that arise in Windows 10 will not be fixed. This leaves them open for hackers to exploit, which could result in an uptick in malware, viruses and ransomware. 3 Some PCs simply cannot run Windows 11 Credit: Getty
The Star
04-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Soccer-Manchester United secure Women's Champions League spot with derby draw
Soccer Football - Women's Super League - Manchester United v Manchester City - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - May 4, 2025 Manchester United's Millie Turner with teammates celebrate after the match Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff MANCHESTER ((Reuters)) -Manchester United survived the second-half expulsion of substitute Aoife Mannion to grab a 2-2 Women's Super League draw against Manchester City on Sunday that sees the Red Devils qualify for next season's Champions League at the expense of their cross-town rivals. With one game left, United are third in the table on 44 points, four ahead of City and one point behind Arsenal, who have a game in hand. Champions Chelsea wrapped up the title on Wednesday after the Gunners slumped to an unexpected defeat to Aston Villa. City's stuttering season looked to have received a much-needed shot in the arm when they took a 2-0 lead against their bitter rivals, but Mannion, who had come on as a 29th-minute substitutefor Jade Riviere, teed up Grace Clinton to pull a goal back before the break. Melvine Mallard levelled for the home side in the 68th minute, five minutes after coming on for Celine Bizet, but United had to endure a nervy final 20 minutes when Ireland international Mannion was shown a red card after picking up her second yellow two minutes later. Despite a late onslaught from the visitors, United held on to secure their spot in Europe's premier club competition next term, and they can now turn their attention to defending the FA Cup title they won last season when they take on Chelsea in this year's final on May 18. In Sunday's Merseyside derby, Everton eased to a 2-0 win away to Liverpool to leave them in eighth place in the table on 23 points, with Liverpool sixth on 25. (Reporting by Philip O'Connor; Editing by Andrew Cawthorne)
Forbes
29-03-2025
- Forbes
WhatsApp Launches Game-Changing Update For All iPhone Users
Updated March 29 with more details of the change and how it will work for iPhone users. WhatsApp users on Apple iPhone can now choose the popular messaging service as their default app, from today. It will also work for calls and there are ramifications which will apply with Siri, too—more details below. WhatsApp updated on iPhone It's all a bit of a surprise, because Apple had previously said that the capability to pick preferred default apps would be for European Union users only, but now it's available worldwide. Until now, it was possible to choose various email apps as default, or choose between FaceTime, Zoom or the iPhone built-in Phone app for calls. But the option to choose WhatsApp as your messaging service is brand-new, and arrived on Thursday, March 27 with the latest app update for iOS, version 25.8.74. WABetaInfo noticed the update and said it was available for some beta testers, but it's now rolling out for general use. As soon as you've updated to the latest version, you should see it as an option. Here's what to do after updating: open the Settings app on the iPhone, choose Apps and then the section at the top of the next page marked Default Apps. Here, you'll find a list of default apps you can manage, such as email, call filtering, browser and more. Under Messaging, you'll see two options, Messages (the iPhone's iMessages) or WhatsApp. The same applies for Calling apps. Previously, I could choose between FaceTime, Phone and Zoom for my default calling app. After the update, WhatsApp was added to the list. Of course, changing the default won't stop calls coming through by Phone or other apps, but it means that, for instance, if you choose a phone number in Apple's Contacts app and click on it, it'll dial via WhatsApp instead of the Phone app. Similarly, when you want to message someone, it'll send it via WhatsApp by default if you've made the change. As Millie Turner at The Sun has pointed out, the update will change how Siri behaves. 'if you tap a phone number in the Contacts app, it will automatically dial them on WhatsApp instead of via the native Phone app. Same goes for if you want Siri to draft a hands-free message to one of your contacts - the text will be sent via WhatsApp over iMessage,' the report notes. Turner also says that initial reactions have been uneven. 'The feature has been met with a mixed reception - with some WhatsApp users saying they're not keen on having a third-party app handle all their communications,' the newspaper says, quoting users on X who are reluctant to trust their calls and texts to third-party apps. How big a difference will this make? Outside the U.S., where WhatsApp has a massive following, it's likely it will have an impact, for sure. But users in the States may feel they're happy with the regular Phone or FaceTime apps for calls, and Messages—with those blue bubbles—for texting.
