01.16.2020
Scottish Police bought a fleet of devices for smartphone data-mining
The new 'cyber kiosks' are designed to minimise intrusion on public lives.
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- 12.17.2019
UK plans to ban sales of locked mobile phones
Ofcom is running a consultation until March, and it could take a year to implement new rules.
- 10.31.2019
WhatsApp's fingerprint unlock feature finally arrives on Android
You’ll have to enable the feature and confirm your fingerprint first.
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- 10.21.2019
Google will fix Pixel 4 face unlock issue with 'eyes open' update
There was concern it could be used to unlock your phone while you're sleeping.
- 08.06.2019
Man charged with bribing AT&T staff to illegally unlock phones
This included slipping malware into company systems.
- 02.12.2019
- 06.04.2018
iOS 12 tests Restricted mode that locks USB access after an hour
It could keep tools like the 'GrayKey' from accessing a locked iPhone.
- 04.19.2018
- 11.08.2017
Apple offered to help FBI unlock Texas shooter's phone
The FBI apparently didn't ask for its assistance at all.
- 01.06.2017
Google makes its essential Android modding tools easier to get
Google just made its ADB and Fastboot tools available as individual downloads.
- 08.19.2016
Now you can unlock Chrome OS with a PIN code
Plug in a few numbers instead of your main Google password.
- 05.20.2016
OS X update could use the iPhone's Touch ID to unlock Macs
The feature could be part of this year's OS X refresh.
- 03.04.2016
Government using sci-fi, fantasy to justify iPhone unlocking
Amicus brief talks about the device housing a "cyber pathogen" even though that's not a thing, and never has been.
- 02.22.2016
FBI chief 'not trying to set precedent' with shooter's iPhone
Meanwhile, San Bernardino victims plan to oppose Apple in the dispute. - 07.25.2014
