Google has announced that it will now also start warning users about deceptive embedded content on websites they visit. In a blog post published yesterday, the company said that it’s expanding Safe Browsing capabilities to protect users from things like “a deceptive download button, or an image ad that falsely claims your system is out of date.”

The Mountain View, California-based company said an embedded content on a web page will be deemed social engineering if it pretends to act, or look and feel, like a trusted entity (like your own device or browser, or the website itself), or tries to trick you into doing something you’d only do for a trusted entity — like sharing a password or calling tech support.

The search giant also shared some examples of what will now be considered as deceptive content. Head to the Source link below to take a look at…

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Aside from Samsung’s much-anticipated Galaxy S7 smartphone, LG’s upcoming G5 is another flagship device that has been the subject of several rumors and leaks until now. While were sure that the G5 is coming this MWC, LG has now officially confirmed its unveiling date.

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The South Korean company has confirmed through its social media channels that the successor to last year’s G4 will be unveiled on February 21, i.e, a day before this year’s Mobile World Congress officially kicks off.

Interestingly, the Galaxy S7 is also set be unveiled on the same day. Just in case you missed, an LG executive said in an interview last month that the company “is ready to take on Samsung” this…

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If you are in the US or Canada, and are planning to purchase a Google Chromecast or Chromecast Audio, here is some good news: Google has announced that those who buy either device will be getting $10 Play Store credit.

#Chromecast & #ChromecastAudio are the perfect pair. Get $10 @GooglePlay credit with either: https://t.co/MYO5FfBDbM http://pic.twitter.com/HtpvKovNQY— Google Store (@GoogleStore) February 3, 2016

The offer started yesterday, and runs through February 24. Another point worth mentioning here is that the deal is only valid for purchases made through the Google Store. The $10 credit needs to be applied by May 31, and redeemed by the end of this year.

Aside from Google, third party retailer Best Buy is also currently offering a $10 gift card with each purchase of Chromecast or Chromecast Audio.

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The Google Store has stopped selling two smartwatches. These are the first-generation Moto 360 from Motorola and the SmartWatch 3 from Sony. Listings for both wearable devices now clearly say they are “no longer available for purchase.”

The news shouldn’t come as a surprise given that the original Moto 360 watch was launched back in September 2014, while the SmartWatch 3 was released a month later. While Motorola has already launched the second-generation iteration for the Moto 360, Sony hasn’t yet outed a SmartWatch 4.

Those planning to purchase either of the smartwatch aren’t completely out of luck though, given that third-party retailers like Amazon are still selling them.

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The Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge have made an appearance through the FCC. Although the phone will not be announced until February 21, Samsung is getting a head start and preparing the logistics before launch.

The model numbers for the S7 sand S7 edge are SM-G930A and SM-G935A, respectively. While these documents don’t contain images of the alleged devices, they do contain the many variant model numbers for either model of the device.

As usual, the FCC docs also list the various bands, connectivity options, and certifications like Bluetooth, Dual-band Wi-Fi, and NFC.

The S7 and S7 Edge will feature either a 5.2 inch screen or a larger 5.7 inch screen if you opt for the edge display. It’s powered by either an Exynos 8890 or a Snapdragon 820 as suggested.

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The Apple Music app has been updated to allow users to store offline music onto an external storage option. This is a surprising move on Apple’s side seeing as there has never been an iPhone with an expandable memory option.

This change to the Android app is to the benefit of Apple. Some Android users have low end phones that might not have more than 8 GB of internal storage and could easily choose to subscribe to another music service that also lets users save offline music to a microSD card.

Apple Music is downloadable from the Play Store for free and comes with a 3 month trial. $10 a month gets you an all-access subscription for music and Beats 1 online radio station.

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Last year it was revealed that Google Play Music would get a Podcasts section in 2016, and now we can report that it’s already live. For some lucky souls, at least.

The feature will apparently become available for all before the end of this month. Until then, Google seems to be doing some A/B testing on this, but the new functionality is enabled server-side so it isn’t part of an update to the Google Play Music app unfortunately.

As you’d expect, a Podcasts entry shows up in the app’s side menu, under Music library and above Browse stations. Once you tap on that you’re taken to the new section, that comes with two tabs – Featured and Your podcasts. A search bar is at the top, naturally.

When you decide to subscribe to a podcast, you’re asked if you want to download the latest five episodes and get notified when new ones get released. The Now playing screen for podcasts is similar to the one used for music, save for one difference – the thumbs up and down buttons have been replaced with ones that let you skip 30 seconds forward and backward,…

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The latest firmware update for Pebble’s various wearables is going out today. To install version 3.9 on your smartwatch, your Pebble app for iOS or Android needs to be up to date first (the required iterations are 3.6 for iPhone and 3.9 for Android).

The newest firmware brings with it an API for the Pebble Health step and sleep tracker, which means developers are now able to use those stats for apps and watch faces. Health-enabled watch faces will show up in the Pebble appstore soon. Speaking of Pebble Health, this now allows you to show step distance in kilometers and not miles. It’s also more accurate overall.

If you use an iPhone, you can send custom responses to received messages through your Pebble smartwatch. As shown above, you set up your canned messages using the Pebble app for iOS first, then you’ll be able to choose from those options once your wearable notifies you of a new message.

If your handset runs Android, you can reply to incoming calls with a text message. Instead of answering a call, you send a voice note, emoji, or a custom message. And with the Send Text app for Android you can even start conversations from your Pebble. MMS notifications have descriptive icons from this point on, and they show any text that’s included.

Finally, the Watch-Only Mode which kicks in when your Pebble’s battery is low now has a new look and gives you more time to find your smartwatch’s…

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TCL, the owner of the Alcatel OneTouch brand, is going to unveil a new Pop 4 lineup of smartphones at the MWC later this month. All of those leaked Pop 4 devices should be priced attractively low.

Alcatel OneTouch Pop 4S is the flagship smartphone of the Pop 4 series with a 5.5″ 1080p IPS display and Helio X10 chipset. The X10 SoC has been around for a while, and it turned out to be a favorite for the mid-range class. The particular chip in the Pop 4S will be offering an octa-core Cortex-A53 processor (4x 1.8GHz and 4x 1.0GHz), Mali-T860 GPU, and 2GB of RAM.

The rest of the specs include 16/32GB expandable storage, a 13MP main camera with phase-detection and dual-LED flash, and a 5/8MP selfie snapper. Finally, the Pop 4S is LTE-enabled (Cat.4/Cat.6), utilizes a 2,960 mAh battery, and runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

Alcatel OneTouch Pop 4 Plus also has a 5.5″ IPS display, but with a lower 720p resolution. It is powered by the Snapdragon 210 chip with a quad-core 1.1GHz Cortex-A7, Adreno 304 GPU, and 1.5GB RAM.

The Pop 4 Plus will offer 16GB expandable storage, LTE Cat.4 connectivity, an 8 or 13MP main camera with an LED flash, a 5 or 8MP selfie shooter, and a 2,500 mAh battery. Android Marshmallow is in charge of operations, too.

Finally, the Alcatel OneTouch Pop 4 is an entry-level offer with a 5″ 720p display and the same Snapdragon 210 chipset as the Pop 4 Plus. The Pop 4 will be available with 1GB or 1.5GB RAM, depending on the market. Also depending on the market are the main camera – 8 or 13 MP, as well as the selfie snapper – 5 or 8 MP.

The fixed specs available for all modes are the LTE Cat.4 connectivity, the 2,500 mAh battery, and Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS.

All these three droids will premiere at the MWC in Barcelona later this month. And if they are indeed at the MWC floors, we’ll deliver some shots and first-hand impressions to…

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Today Fitbit has announced its latest fitness tracker, the Alta. It’s already up for pre-order on its maker’s website, priced at $129.95 in the US and €139.95 in the EU. It will start shipping in March in the US, and in April elsewhere.

It comes with a “satin finish” and a stainless steel body. It has interchangeable bands, and it automatically tracks your activity, exercise, and sleep. It will also nudge you to move throughout the day. Its OLED display shows your progress towards reaching your goals as well as notifications from your smartphone.

The Alta is positioned by Fitbit as its most fashionable device yet. Its body will be available at launch in silver, but a gold iteration is coming in the future. Band material options include leather.

Its battery life is rated at up to five days on a charge, and it’s said to be compatible with more than 200 devices running Android, iOS, and Windows Phone.

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