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Google releases AirDrop alternative Nearby Share for Windows

Google releases AirDrop alternative Nearby Share for Windows

Google has officially released Nearby Share for Windows PCs. The tool allows files from Android phones to be transferred to Windows devices from a short distance. Google has been working on the file transfer tool for several years, for example for photos or videos. The alternative to Apple AirDr... Read more

date9 months ago
Apple tweaks AirDrop following backlash over restrictions in China

Apple tweaks AirDrop following backlash over restrictions in China

Apple is tightening the privacy settings of AirDrop of users worldwide with the iOS 16.2 update. The tech giant faced backlash due to the feature's privacy settings being limited to users in China. Back in November, reports circulated of Apple limiting the usage of AirDrop in China. In the same... Read more

date1 year ago
iPhones hackable through WiFi due to severe vulnerability

iPhones hackable through WiFi due to severe vulnerability

A security researcher has managed to build an exploit for iPhones that works via their WiFi connections. This does not require any action on the part of the victim, and the victim won't realise that someone was trying to get into his phone. The researcher Ian Beer explained the possibilities of ... Read more

date3 years ago