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If you are holding on to a really old Android device – one that's running Android 2.3.7 (Gingerbread) or earlier – then take note that you won't be able to use your Google account to sign into apps like Gmail or YouTube on it from the end of September. As per a forum post from Google, the functionality for affected devices is stopping on September 27, though if you really need to you can still access these services on ancient hardware through the built-in web browser. Considering the tablet-focused Android 3 (Honeycomb) and Android 4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) both debuted in 2011, we're only talking about a very small percentage of devices here, and the vast majority of users shouldn't have to worry. Android 11 updates, features and news What we know about Android 12 The best Android phones all in one place "If you sign into your device after September 27, you may get username or password errors when you try to use Google products and services like Gmail, Yo...

I’ve struggled with anxiety for as long as I can remember, specifically with social anxiety and panic disorder, and more recently, thanks to the pandemic, agoraphobia.  Now, I’ve arrived at a good place when it comes to recognizing and managing my condition, but that certainly doesn’t stop it from impacting my daily life.  I’m far from alone in this – a 2016 report from the World Health Organization found that between 1990 and 2013, the number of people worldwide suffering from depression and/or anxiety increased by nearly 50%, from 416 million to 615 million .  Of course, some of this is down to population growth and greater awareness  of mental health issues, but there’s no doubt that now, more than ever, anxiety is on the rise.  For better or worse, this is naturally a market that consumer tech companies want to tap into, and which many already focus on – from Apple’s upcoming mindfulness revamp in the watchOS 8 update to the addition of stress and slee...

2021 has been a weird year for smartphones. Well, it’s been a weird year for a lot of things, but smartphones have been no exception, with a number of them being delayed, canceled or getting a limited launch. The Samsung Galaxy Note 21 is the biggest casualty of the year in smartphones, as Samsung has now confirmed that it won’t be coming , but it’s not alone in being absent. The OnePlus 9T is also rumored to be canceled (assuming it was ever planned), while the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has reportedly been delayed (but may also fail to launch), and the Google Pixel 5a is only confirmed to be launching in the US and Japan , rather than the world at large. So what’s going on? There are a number of factors at play, and some things we know for sure, while others we can take an educated guess at. Below then, we’ll explain broadly why many anticipated phones are likely arriving late – or not at all. The Covid-19 factor The obvious reason that this has been a weird year for phones is...

The Crown season 5, like previous seasons, will adapts real-world events through the prism of prestige drama – and filming is ongoing, with Netflix now having released our first glimpse of Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II (see above for that).  The Crown seasons 1-4 has used anime-style time skipping to keep the show interesting and to cover broad eras of the royal family's history. For a lot of people who don't know the family's history, Netflix's drama has proven to be an education.  Season 4 took us up to 1990, while season 5 will take us deeper into the decade. The Crown season 5 will give viewers another cast shake-up as we leap through time once more for the show's final few seasons, and Netflix has finally started talking about who's being added for this next run. Most recently, Jonny Lee Miller was added to the series as former Prime Minister John Major, but there are still a lot of actors we're yet to hear about. Spoilers follow, as we go ...

Amazon is facing the largest fine levied by the European Union to date after being hit with a €746m ($888m) penalty for violating the EU's General Data Protection Regulation ( GDPR ). As reported by Bloomberg , the ecommerce giant was fined by Luxembourg's National Commission for Data Protection (CNPD) earlier this month over how it allegedly processed personal data in a way that violated GDPR. TechRadar needs you! We're looking at how our readers use VPNs with streaming sites like Netflix so we can improve our content and offer better advice. This survey won't take more than 60 seconds of your time, and we'd hugely appreciate if you'd share your experiences with us. >> Click here to start the survey in a new window << We've assembled a list of the best VPN services available These are the best identity theft protection solutions on the market Also check out our roundup of the best cloud storage While reporting its second quarte...

Smartphones have evolved so spectacularly that their point-and-shoot brilliance is just one of the many of the icons on our homescreen. So are dedicated compact cameras really still relevant, or worth buying? They certainly have a fight on their hands. In the space of ten years, phone cameras have turned from after-thoughts into multi-cam, high-resolution, computational wizards that can handling challenging scenarios from low light to popping-portraits.  One-trick-pony, point-and-shoot compacts that offer similar (or worse) picture quality to recent smartphones didn't really stand a chance in the face of such vast investment and progress from our multi-purpose pocket devices.  So how exactly are compact cameras still relevant, even desirable, in 2021? Far from conceding, camera manufacturers have redefined what is expected from our pocket cameras and we are continuing to enjoy the fruit today. Here are all the kinds of increasingly capable compact cameras that are still re...

The best smart speakers can be a handy tool for children - from helping them with their homework to letting them chat to family and friends and even listen to their favorite music and audiobooks.  The inbuilt voice assistants are great for education and keeping the kids amused, but there’s a worry that kids could stumble on something inappropriate if left to their own devices with Amazon’s voice assistant.  You can’t supervise them 24-7 so how can you strike the right balance between keeping them safe and letting them benefit from Alexa’s expertise?  This is where Amazon Kids on Alexa comes in. The free-to-use service lets you restrict when Alexa can be accessed, the Alexa skills that can be used and even blocks explicit lyrics when listening to Amazon Music , Apple Music or Spotify .  Initially launched in the US in September 2020, Amazon Kids on Alexa has now been made available in the UK as well.   Discover every Alexa privacy setting and how to chan...

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With the next Samsung Unpacked event of 2021 scheduled for August 11, we're just around the corner from learning all about the new tech Samsung is hiding up its sleeves. We're expecting loads of new devices, with four gadgets likely according to leaks, rumors and also teases from Samsung itself. There are also a few new things some fans are hoping for, but that likely won't show up - we've listed them below as well. One thing we're certain isn't showing up is the Samsung Galaxy Note 21 , which the company has already confirmed has been canceled. Visit TechRadar on August 11 for coverage of all the new gadgets that do show up, as well as analysis and commentary on this suite of devices. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 Samsung has confirmed there will be foldable phones at its August 11 event, and the Galaxy Z Fold 3 is one we're expecting to see. This is Samsung's third-generation book-style folding device, which might also act as a Galaxy Note replacement...

Most decision makers in IT management are having to spin so many plates, all at the same time, that there’s always a danger one of them will eventually fall to the floor and smash. About the author Peter Mackenzie, incident response manager, Sophos . The problem is, just because you’ve attended to a cyber security issue, or decided that it’s not relevant for your business, that doesn’t mean you can forget all about it. With the increasing sophistication and determination of attackers, and the type of threats evolving all the time, you can’t afford to drop your guard with any aspect of security, even for a moment. While maintaining IT security is an increasingly challenging task, a good place to start is to avoid a number of common misperceptions, all of which were encountered within a wide range of organizations when investigating and neutralizing attacks over the past year. Misperception 1: We are too small to be a target and don’t really have anything worth stealing It...

The deadline for many Samsung customers to migrate their files away from the company's own-brand cloud storage service is fast approaching. Previously, Samsung Cloud allowed users to store a range of data off-device, freeing up local storage for apps. But the company is now cutting back the service, withdrawing the ability to store anything but lightweight items, such as contacts, calendar items and notes. The phased termination process has been divided into two streams, based on users' geographical location. Members of Group 1, which covers the UK, US, Australia and much of Europe, have until the end of the day to make use of an automated OneDrive migration tool that will do much of the heavy lifting. Check out our list of the best micro SD cards on the market Here's our rundown of the best USB flash drives out there We've built a list of the best rugged hard drives around Samsung Cloud shutdown Originally, Samsung had set a deadline of March 31 for memb...

The long-rumored Motorola Edge 20 and its siblings are Motorola’s newest flagships, with improved specs and cameras over its predecessors. Most surprising of all, they're already available to buy in some parts of the world after Motorola quietly launched them with little fanfare. The standard Motorola Edge 20 launches with two other models: the premium Motorola Edge 20 Pro and the more affordable Motorola Edge 20 Lite. The Motorola Edge 20 range follows up on 2020’s Motorola Edge, Motorola Edge Plus, and (more or less) the Motorola One 5G, respectively. All three phones have similar flagship appearances as their predecessors, with some notable changes – gone are the curved-edge displays, for instance, which gave the Edge phones their name. But all pack improved cameras and faster specs, with a large 6.7-inch Full HD OLED display and big batteries. While we haven’t gotten our hands on the new phones yet, the specs list, availability, and prices have been announced – read on for ...