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Alert for Androids, new Security Bug to affect many phone features
Mobile security is of the major concern for many. The day-to-day security bug is a cause of worry for OEMs and Android platform users. Earlier we saw a trojan ‘BRATA’ appear in January 2022, in which malware attackers can steal and wipe phone data remotely.
In a press release, ‘Kryptowire‘ shared its findings. The firm recently shared information revealing the vulnerability with the Unisoc and smartphone manufacturers in December 2021. It says that the attacker with the knowledge of this bug could access the stored data and can even take the control of the smartphone. It said the hacker could also get access to texts, contacts, system logs, and other sensitive data.
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Recently a massive bug has affected some of major smartphone manufacturing companies like Samsung, HTC, Nokia, Lenovo, and Motorola, powered by the same specific Unisoc SC9863A chip used for making budget smartphones.
According to Kryptowire, this could also control the external-facing camera to record videos. They said that the root cause has evolved from the pre-installed app. Tech Firm disclosed that the application does not have any authentic protocol, which has made users with Unisoc chip to be an easy target.
Samsung phones also appeared on the list
Massive Bug has affected two smartphones on the list which are Samsung Galaxy A03 and A03 Core.
- Other devices like Motorola’s Moto E6i and E7i Power.
- Realme C11
- Lenovo smartphones such as A7 and K13
- ZTE phones – Blade E range
In this increasingly competitive mobile market and telephony world, it’s important to built trust between carriers and the end-users. If you see your device mentioned in the list, you can contact the mobile manufacturer for this bug fixing issue. For more, you can visit here…
Google is preparing to bring contextual video search support to the Circle to Search feature. AndroidAuthority spotted strings in the latest Google app for Android suggesting the potential arrival of contextual video search support.
In the recent past, Google significantly improved the Circle to Search feature. It added quickly sharing clipped on-screen items, song search, and QR code scanning support. Now, Circle to Search is preparing to upgrade with video search support.
Google’s AI-powered Circle to Search tool will allow you to search within any video. You will be able to trigger Circle to Search on locally stored videos apart from those available on the internet and social media.
Earlier this year, Samsung debuted the Circle to Search feature with the Galaxy S24 series. The company announced that the function will remain exclusive to select Galaxy and Pixel phones till October 2024.
In the meantime, Samsung and Google updated their Galaxy and Pixel phones with Circle to Search feature. Galaxy phones received it with the One UI 6.1 update, while Pixel phones added it with the June 2024 Feature Drop.
Recently, Samsung released Circle to Search for Galaxy A55 and A35. The AI-powered search tool is now available on a wide array of Pixel and Galaxy phones. Google is also preparing to optimize it for Android so a vast audience can make use of it.
Google is working to make Circle to Search functional with messaging bubbles in Android 15. Currently, the unique way to search doesn’t function when a messaging bubble is active, but that will change in a future Android 15 release.
MishaalRahman spotted code in the Android 15 source code that enables Circle to Search to be run when messaging bubbles have been expanded. This development indicates that Google is aware of the limitations and working to address them soon.
Circle to Search won’t activate if you have a messaging bubble active on the screen. It renders the user opt for an alternate way to search like opening Chrome. It becomes frustrating if you have to search for something right from the chat bubble.
It’s worth noting that the required code debuted in Android 15 Beta 4. The company has not used it in Android 15 nor the latest Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 release. Mishaal activated the feature manually by making some changes in the code.
Android currently doesn’t allow the home button or navigation handle to be long-pressed if a messaging bubble is active. Google would simply make improvements in this aspect so the handle/home button to be long-pressed.
Messaging bubbles
Google introduced the messaging bubbles feature in Android 11. This feature allows Android smartphone users to have active conversations floating as bubbles on top of other apps, making it easier to multitask while chatting.
Circle to Search is reportedly coming to more Android devices next month. In an exciting development, Tecno announced that the Circle to Search will be available on its new foldable, the Phantom V Fold 2, starting October 2024.
Samsung debuted Circle to Search with the Galaxy S24 series. It’s developed by Google in close partnership with the Galaxy maker. Google also expanded the feature to all of its Tensor-powered Pixel smartphones with Feature Drop.
We knew Circle to Search wouldn’t be available on non-Galaxy and Pixel phones till this October. Samsung already announced the availability of this feature will remain limited to certain phones made by either Samsung or Google.
It seems Samsung may have reached an agreement with Google. In order to showcase Galaxies supreme in the Android ecosystem, both firms may have restricted the expansion of the Circle to Search for at least 10 months.
Google has been regularly working to optimize Circle to Search for all Android phones. As it’s coming to Tecno phone next month, we expect other leading vendors including Xiaomi, Vivo, OnePlus, and OPPO will also be joined.
Well, Google hasn’t officially announced the expansion of Circle to Search. As Tecno is also a Google partner, this spirited claim couldn’t be untrue. Pay attention, Google has an ambitious plan to fuel 200 million Androids with Circle to Search.