Android apps are apparently now more secure than ever Four out of five Android apps now encrypt their traffic using HTTPS When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Google’s push for broader adoption of theHTTPSstandard is paying off and now 80 percent of all Android apps are encrypting their traffic by default. In ablog post, the search giant said that four out of five Android apps in theGoogle Play Storeare encrypting their network traffic using HTTPS which means that the data sent to and from these apps cannot be intercepted or read by third-parties....

Android R will allow mobile ID Google and Qualcomm team up to bring mobile IDs to your phone from next year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The days of needing to carry a driving licence or other physical forms of ID may be coming to an end thanks to a new breakthrough fromGoogleand Qualcomm. The two technology giants have agreed a partnership that will bring electronic ID capabilities to the next release of Google’soperating system, Android R....

Apple admits problems with some MacBook Pro 13-inch 2019 models – and offers advice on how to fix them Unexpected shutdowns are hitting the entry-level versions When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It appears that some entry-level versions of theMacBook Pro 13-inch (2019)are unexpectedly shutting down, withAppleacknowledging the issue and releasing support document to help users affected by the problem....

AWS Wavelength brings compute and storage to the 5G edge AWS promises ultra-low latency When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AmazonWeb Services (AWS) is partnering with some of the world’s leading mobile operators to deliver a service that promises to allow developers to create applications with single-digit millisecond latencies. Many of the most revolutionary 5G applications, such as connected cars, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR) require almost real time functionality....

TechRadar Verdict The BeatsX are a solid pair of in-ear headphones. They might not have the highest clarity out of all the headphones we’ve tested, but that’s something they make up for with supreme comfort, smart iOS integration and a surprisingly effective Quick Charge feature. Snug, comfy fit Quick Charge feature Balanced sound signature Relatively expensive Lacking in clarity Why you can trust TechRadarWe spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best....

Call of Duty Modern Warfare drops slew of free maps, weapons, and modes Season One is underway When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Call of Duty: Modern Warfarejust gave its players a lot more to do, with a slew of free content available to those who have purchased the game acrossPS4,Xbox One, and PC. Seemingly taking a page out ofFortnite’s highly successful book, Activision has kicked off ‘Season One’ for the FPS game with a host of new multiplayer maps, modes, and Spec-Ops missions, as well as brand new weapons (a RAM-7 assault rifle and and Holger-26 LMG) for players to try out....

Disney Plus announces upcoming Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge game show It’s basically Ninja Warrior for younglings When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Can’t get enoughStar Warscontent onDisney Plus? Well, you’re in luck, because the streaming service hasannouncedan exclusive Jedi-themed game show for kids. Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge will see its prospective Padawans undergo a series of tests in the “Jedi principles of strength, knowledge, and bravery”, so we’re expecting something in the vein of Ninja Warrior with puzzle-solving and quiz-like elements....