1 May 2026 - Since Android 11, Google restricts access to device paths, app data, caches, and system configs. Apps can't modify them directly—Google controls behaviors unless rooted or using PC-based ADB.
Future: Even stricter rules may block untrusted app installs.

#cybersecurity #mobile #android #google #freeandroid

Brussels will require all phones sold in the EU to have replaceable batteries from 2027 – and use USB-C chargers

#smartphone #mobile #hardware #battery #europeanunion #eu #europe

https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2026/04/20/eu-to-force-replaceable-batteries-in-phones-and-tablets-from-2027/

Google is expanding Gemini’s access to Google Photos so it can use personal images as context for AI-generated content

#ai #gemini #google

https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2026/04/20/google-starts-scanning-all-your-photos-as-new-update-goes-live/

Quote:
> "At a recent conference, Microsoft executive Rajesh Jha floated a provocative idea. In a future where companies deploy fleets of AI agents, those agents may need their own identities — logins, inboxes, and even seats inside software systems"

#ai #microslop #microsoft #AIAgentSocialNetwork #aiagents

https://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-executive-suggests-ai-agents-buy-software-licenses-seats-2026-4

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The French government will begin using native Linux distribution software as an alternative to Windows on computers.This emerged particularly in response to the recent increase in security vulnerabilities in American-made software.

#europe #useeuropeanapps #useeuropeansoftwares

With the legal regulations that will take effect within 3 months, access to social media services in Türkiye will now be possible only with an identity number.The news report stated that discussions were held with social media services and that such a regulation was being implemented for Türkiye.

#fediverse #news #cybersecurity #socialmedia #turkey

https://www.sozcu.com.tr/sosyal-medyada-kimlik-zorunlulugu-icin-tarih-belli-oldu-p307133

Turkish Republic Justice Minister Akın Gürlek announced new social media legislation to combat misinformation and the "lynching" of judicial staff. The law will mandate accurate identity verification for users, effectively banning posts from fake or anonymous accounts to ensure accountability.

#socialmedia #cybersecurity #indieweb #fediverse #news

https://en.haberler.com/minister-gurlek-explained-the-new-social-media-19565586/

Only those who have spent hours configuring Vim and NeoVim, and have learned Lua and Vimscript, can understand this meme. 😅

#neovim #vim #configuration #memes #tech #developer #geek