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Independent testing showed the firm's face checks can block spoofing on mainstream phones while avoiding friction for genuine users.
Hospitality operators could see faster guest logins and better data capture, as the system links public Wi-Fi access with marketing tools.
More travellers are avoiding roaming fees by activating eSIMs before departure, with half now using them for overseas trips, Ubigi said.
Legal professionals can now access case files, notes and calendars on the move as Rock MS brings Bedrock to Apple and Android devices.
It captures calls and meetings neatly enough, but hardware quirks and a subscription mean Pocket is more useful than it is essential.
Concerns over misinformation and manipulation are creating an opening for eYou, which is now available worldwide on iOS and Android.
The cyber security group is leaning harder on partners to drive growth, as its marketplace business rose nearly USD $1.5 billion in fiscal 2026.
Web attacks are driving browser makers to bake security in by default, as Norton Neo adds VPN, phishing blocks and anti-fingerprinting tools.
Users can now build and review web apps on their phones, as Lovable extends its no-code platform beyond the desktop for founders and designers.
Production users gain smaller, tougher microphones and dual-channel wireless kit as RØDE expands from capture to editing software.
Banks and public bodies in 21 countries face device-takeover fraud that can steal SMS codes, biometric data and funds.
Owners of newer Galaxy phones will need to switch to Google Messages, as Samsung’s in-house app is set to stop working in July 2026.
Android has become the main growth engine for subscription apps, with paid installs now outnumbering free ones on the platform.
Australian professionals now have two purpose-built recording tools that turn meetings and calls into summaries, notes and action items.
Shoppers can now get tailored product advice online as the retailer’s new tool expands from beta to all users after brisk testing.
Canadian shoppers can now use tokenised Visa details at checkout in Chrome and Android, reducing card exposure to merchants.
International visitors to South Korea can now tap iPhone and Apple Watch for subway, bus and taxi fares, avoiding cash and local cards.
Longer software support and lower prices are at the heart of Samsung’s push to win Australian buyers in the crowded mid-range market.
Its slim 225g build and improved hinge make this foldable easier to use daily, while NZD $3,299 keeps it firmly premium.
Users on censored or restricted networks can now hide VPN traffic more effectively as Firewalla’s beta app adds AmneziaWG support.