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Future smartphones could have anti-pickpocket technology Keep your smartphone to yourself When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’ve spent a huge sum of money on a phone, you don’t want a cheeky thief to swipe it right out of your pocket, and phones in the future might have a handy feature that stops them doing just that – or, at least, makes it a lot harder for them to pick your pocket....

GandCrab ransomware shuts down after netting authors billions Affiliates were told to stop distributing the ransomware ahead of shutdown When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The operators behind theGandCrabransomware have announced that they are closing up shop after almost a year and a half in which they claimed to have earned $2bn from ransom payments. GandCrab rose in popularity among cybercriminals after the operators began to market their services on underground criminal sites in January of 2018....

Google is about to replace SMS with something better Coming this month to the UK and France When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Googlehas beentalking for a long timeabout replacing simple SMS messaging with RCS (Rich Communications Services) to offer a more WhatsApp-like experience from your basic messaging app, and now, finally, it’s about to make the move. At least, it is for users in the UK and France....

Why you can trust TechRadarWe spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best.Find out more about how we test. It all makes sense now. The Pixel 2’s standout camera clues us in on why Google named its smartphone series the Pixel in the first place. It was on its way to building the best camera on a phone, and this device fulfills that foreshadowed promise....

Why you can trust TechRadarWe spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best.Find out more about how we test. Interface and reliability Google Pixel 2 is how many people will experienceAndroid Oreofor the first time, and it’s a great way to get to know all about Google’s latest software update. You’ll also be able to experience theAndroid Pbeta first on this Google-branded device....

TechRadar Verdict The Google Pixel 2 clues us in on why Google called its phone series Pixel: it was building the best camera on a phone. This second-generation effort fulfills that promise with not only the best-in-class photos, but also dual front-facing speakers and water-resistance. It’s a great size, but you’ll need to be okay with its dated looks and the fact that there’s no headphone jack. Top-of-the-line photos and video...

Why you can trust TechRadarWe spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best.Find out more about how we test. Camera The camera is the best part of the Pixel 2 experience. Pictures are consistently in focus and true-to-life while still looking vibrant. Color accuracy is what Google gets right. That actually doesn’t do this camera justice. Photos taken in low-light conditions, likely a dimly lit restaurant, looked as if we had turned on the lights when using the Pixel 2....