Google's end-to-end encryption in Messaging App claims pooh
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Misleading Security Claims

Tech blogger John Gruber has slammed Google over its claims that its text-messaging app, Google Messages, ensures "conversations are end-to-end encrypted."

Apple gear easier for coppers to knock over than Android
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Graykey struggles with Android

The Tame Apple Press is somewhat shocked to discover that Graykey, a forensic tool used by coppers to unlock modern smartphones, does really well against their favourite shiny gadgets.

Google cancels Pixel Tablet 3 development
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Wants to stop taking its tablets

Search engine Google has canned Pixel Tablet 3 development and could exit the tablet industry.

Xiaomi details its HyperOS 2 rollout schedule
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First batch of smartphones to get it this month

Xiaomi announced its new HyperOS 2 on October 29, together with the Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro flagship smartphones. While a leaked rollout schedule was released, Xiaomi has now released an official list, with the first batch of smartphones getting the update this month.

Swisscom and Ericsson offer firms private 5G networks
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Separates the sheep from the goats

Swiss telco Swisscom and Swedish vendor Ericsson announced the launch of a standalone mobile private network (MPN) based on Ericsson’s private 5G network portfolio.