Whether you have privacy concerns or you just want to freely tinker, these are our favorite alternatives to stock Android.

U.S. messenger app WhatsApp, owned by Meta Platforms , has been completely blocked in Russia for failing to comply with local ...

Mullvad is that rare VPN that's still content to be a VPN and not an all-inclusive security suite. No shade to NordVPN or Surfshark, whose extra features are generally quite good, but it's nice to see ...

Aloha delivers strong privacy tools while keeping a Chrome-like experience. The built-in VPN shines on both Android and MacOS beta. Aloha is a solid Chrome alternative on Android, with room to improve ...

Meta has confirmed that its plans to bring Horizon OS, the software on Quest headsets, to third-party devices have been paused, which is probably great news for Android XR. In 2024, Meta announced ...

Meta is pursuing a new frontier AI model, codenamed Avocado, that could be proprietary instead of open source, CNBC has learned. The company is trying to keep pace with artificial intelligence rivals ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Time for a reality check. Legislators and regulators are now blindly ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. VPN warnings are here to stay — bans come next. Updated Nov. 30 with ...

Google is sounding the alarm for Android users after uncovering a wave of fake VPN apps that sneak malware onto phones and tablets. These dangerous apps pose as privacy tools but hide info stealers, ...

Spain will launch a probe into Meta Platforms (META) for the alleged privacy violation of millions of users who used the company's social media apps, according to an official statement from the prime ...

Spain's parliament to investigate Meta for privacy violations Research suggests Meta tracked Android users' web activity Meta faces scrutiny under EU laws including GDPR and DSA MADRID, Nov 19 ...

MADRID (Reuters) -Spain's parliament will investigate Meta for possible privacy violations of its Facebook and Instagram users, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Wednesday. "In Spain, the ...