I finally learned how Android's green dot can spot suspicious camera and mic access

I used to treat the little green indicator in the corner of my Android phone as another piece of status-bar clutter. A tiny ...

I evaluated dozens of digital measuring tools on Android to see if phone sensors can replace physical hardware

A phone's accelerometer can measure movements, and its cameras can act as an augmented-reality ruler. Its sensors are so ...
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What Is the Android Pulse App? Google's Diagnostic Tool

What Is the Android Pulse App? Google's Diagnostic Tool Android users spotted something unfamiliar in their Play Store update queues last Saturday, Aug.
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A mysterious app just appeared on millions of Android phones, and it’s actually there to help

If Android Pulse showed up in your Play Store updates this weekend and looked a bit suspicious, you’re not alone. Your phone hasn’t been hacked either. It’s an app from Google that watches for ...