Home » America Travel News » US Border Phone Searches Spark Privacy Concerns as CBP Expands Authority to Inspect Devices Without Warrant, Raising Alarm Among Travellers and Legal Experts Published on December 25, 2025 When British visitor Lucy Miller stepped off her flight into the United States, she assumed passport control would be the biggest

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Excellent seven-year software support Clean, proven design Solid quad speakers Reliable performance Cons Display struggles off-angle Arguably overpriced given the competition Still no fingerprint sensor Our Verdict Given that it had two years to come up with a successor to the Galaxy Tab A9+, it’s disappointing to note that

Anku Jain | Photo Credit: KAMAL NARANG Mobile phones are increasingly migrating to smaller chips that are more energy efficient and powerful supported by specialised Neural Processing Units (NPUs) to accelerate AI workloads directly on devices, said Anku Jain, India Managing Director for MediaTek, a Taiwanese fabless semiconductor firm that claims a 47% market share India’s smartphone chipset

The US has banned five prominent Europeans from entering the country, accusing them of pushing online censorship against American viewpoints. Secretary of State Marco Rubio cited efforts to suppress free speech and target American companies, particularly concerning the EU’s Digital Services Act. This move signals a strong ‘America First’ stance against perceived foreign overreach. ‘We

OnePlus might be best known for its phones, but you shouldn’t ignore what the company is doing in the tablet space. The mid-range Pad 3 made a splash when it arrived earlier this year, but now OnePlus is targeting buyers on a stricter budget. Its new Pad Go 2 is available to buy now from

Dec 24, 2025Ravie LakshmananPrivacy / Antitrust Apple has been fined €98.6 million ($116 million) by Italy’s antitrust authority after finding that the company’s App Tracking Transparency (ATT) privacy framework restricted App Store competition. The Italian Competition Authority (Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato, or AGCM) said the company’s “absolute dominant position” in app distribution

The automotive giant seems to be pivoting away from electric vehicles. But can it give customers what they want? Long-term investing is usually the key to massive returns in the stock market. But sometimes you bet on the wrong horse. Ford Motor Company (F 1.26%) is an excellent example. With shares generating a total return

Google is offering Android Automotive a privacy improvement: The ability to put a PIN lock on individual apps, under the name Sensitive App Protection. No longer must you hand over the keys of your entire profile to passengers: With a PIN, drivers can lock down the app right up to the point where they’re pulling

article 08 January 2019, Hessen, Rüsselsheim: ILLUSTRATION – The App Store (M) logo can be seen on the screen of an iPhone. Photo: Silas Stein/dpa (Photo by Silas Stein/picture alliance via Getty Images) A federal judge has blocked a Texas law aimed at keeping minors from using app stores without an adult’s consent.  The decision

A federal judge blocked a Texas law requiring mobile app stores to verify users’ ages from taking effect on January 1st. In an order granting a preliminary injunction on the Texas App Store Accountability Act (SB 2420), Judge Robert Pitman wrote that the statute “is akin to a law that would require every bookstore to

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Very good 200Mp main camera Exceptional battery life Impressive display with superb visibility Cons Bloated HyperOS software Some colour issues in photos Bulky camera module Our Verdict Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G has a stellar main camera and will last for days, but inConsistent software and a lack

Firm details concerning the camera set-up of the Samsung Galaxy A37 have emerged online, suggesting a much needed upgrade. Leaked software uncovered by SmartPrix seems to suggest that the successor to the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G could shake its mid-range offering up considerably. It’s tipped to arrive with a new 50Mp 1/1.56-inch Sony IMX906 main

The iPhone 18 may be about to enter mass production That would match up with a predicted early 2027 launch The iPhone 18 Pro may see minimal design changes We’ve previously heard that 2026 could see something of a shake-up as far as the iPhone launch schedule goes, and that’s backed up by a new

Apple announced on December 17, 2025, comprehensive changes to iOS in Japan following passage of the Mobile Software Competition Act. The modifications introduce alternative app distribution channels and payment processing options while creating new security frameworks designed to address risks the company argues the legislation creates for Japanese users. The MSCA requires Apple to permit

Apple’s Reminders app keeps getting better, including a key iOS 26.2 addition I’ve long wanted. But one of the most overlooked recent changes is an iOS 26 feature inspired by Apple Calendar that’s perfect for travelers: time zone support. Reminders adds time zone upgrades in iOS 26 The end-of-year holiday rush can be a very