T-Mobile introduced a default-on screen recording feature in its T-Life app to troubleshoot app issues, which only records within the app and can be disabled through settings. The company clarified it does not access personal data, but the lack of prior notification has raised privacy concerns.
The T-Mobile T-Life app records users' screens by default to troubleshoot issues, which raises privacy concerns despite being compliant with app store rules. The feature can be turned off in settings, but its default enabled status and lack of user notification highlight ongoing privacy issues with app permissions managed by Apple and Google.
T-Mobile's latest update to the T-Life app has enabled a screen recording feature by default, which records user activity within the app to improve user experience. The company claims this is not a privacy risk and can be turned off in settings, but many users are concerned about the default activation of such a pervasive recording tool without explicit consent.
T-Mobile's new T-Life app, designed to simplify account management, has caused customer frustration due to its complicated interface and an automatically enabled screen recording feature that raises privacy concerns, amid declining customer retention and increased competition.
The T-Mobile T-Life app has been found to secretly record users' screens by default, raising privacy concerns, especially among iOS users with iPhone 16 series. The feature is not available on all devices, and users were not informed or asked for consent, damaging T-Mobile's reputation.
Nintendo has updated its Nintendo Today! app to block users from taking screenshots or recording videos, likely to prevent sharing exclusive content online, making the app the only reliable source for the latest Nintendo news.
Android 15, the upcoming Android update, introduces two hidden features that users will love. The "notification cooldown" feature gradually lowers notification volume for successive notifications from the same app, providing relief from notification overload. Additionally, Android 15 offers a "partial screen recording" tool that allows users to capture only specific app activity, enhancing privacy. Google is also experimenting with a "Private Space" feature for locking apps, and more details are expected to be revealed at the I/O 2024 event in May.
iPhone users have recently discovered that a small red circle appearing at the top of their screens indicates that the device is recording the screen, resulting in lengthy videos that consume significant storage space. Many users were unaware of this feature and its potential storage implications. Apple provides a step-by-step guide on how to turn off screen recording and delete the recordings. The screen recording feature has been used for various purposes, including sharing content, news stories, funny videos, and tutorials.
Apple's iOS 16.5 update includes a new Sports tab in the Apple News app, allowing users to easily access sports-related news, scores, and schedules. Additionally, users can now start a screen recording with Siri by simply saying "Hey Siri, start screen recording." The final version of iOS 16.5 is expected to be released in May, ahead of the iOS 17 launch in June.
The first beta preview of Android 14 has revealed several new features, including customizable lock screen clocks, single-app screen recording, customizable lock screen shortcuts, a redesigned Wallpaper & style applet, a minimized clipboard overlay, and a new font size Quick Settings tile. While these features are in progress, they may not be guaranteed to launch soon or at all.
Apple released the second beta version of iOS 16.5, which includes a Sports tab in the Apple News app and the ability to start a screen recording by asking Siri. It is recommended to download the beta on a secondary device and report any issues through the Feedback app. There is no official release date for iOS 16.5 and it is uncertain if these beta features will be included in the final update.
Apple has released the second beta version of iOS 16.5, which includes new features such as a Sports tab in the Apple News app and the ability to ask Siri to start a screen recording. Beta testers can try out these features, but it is recommended to download the beta on a secondary device. There is no word on when iOS 16.5 will be released to the general public.
With the iOS 16.5 beta, Siri can now start a screen recording on an iPhone by saying "Hey Siri, start a screen recording." The recording will continue until the user taps to turn it off or activates Siri and says "Stop the screen recording." The command needs to be specific to avoid taking a screenshot instead. The update also includes a Sports tab in the Apple News app, and is expected to be released to public beta testers later this week.