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‘Sideloading is a cyber criminal’s best friend,’ according to Apple’s software chief — The Verge

“Sideloading is a cyber criminal’s best friend and requiring that on iPhone would be a gold rush for the malware industry,” according to Apple...

OnePlus 8T review: The numbers game — The Verge

The OnePlus 8T has quicker 65W fast charging, a higher 120Hz refresh rate display, a bigger 4,500mAh battery, and an extra camera, writes Jon...

Everything Google announced at its Pixel event — Wired

There are two new Pixels, but things are different this time around, according to a Wired staff report. Here is the link: https://www.wired.com/story/everything-google-announced-september-30-event/

Google requiring Android apps on the Play Store to use its IAP billing system next year — 9TO5Google

Google today announced that it will require all Android apps downloaded from the Play Store to use its billing system for in-app purchases (IAPs),...

Payments giant Paytm says Google’s Android monopoly is of grave concern to Indian start-ups — CNBC

India’s payments giant Paytm claims Google’s monopoly over Android is a major concern for Indian start-ups since the U.S. tech firm can “arbitrarily” shut...