![Google to test Anti-Theft AI features for Android Phones in Brazil Google to test Anti-Theft AI features for Android Phones in Brazil](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718175389_TBCEOGoogle.jpg)
Google to test Anti-Theft AI features for Android Phones in Brazil
Google on Tuesday announced new features which will use artificial intelligence (AI) to protect users' data in case an Android smartphone is stolen, German news agency (dpa) reported.
Wed Jun 12 2024
![Civil servant among four arrested for impersonating cops, robbing foreign workers Civil servant among four arrested for impersonating cops, robbing foreign workers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61713692417_TBpdrm.jpg)
Civil servant among four arrested for impersonating cops, robbing foreign workers
The suspects robbed the Myanmar nationals of their wallets, mobile phones and UNHCR cards and subsequently fled.
Mon May 20 2024
![MCMC records statements from Chegubard, Salim Iskandar and Papagomo MCMC records statements from Chegubard, Salim Iskandar and Papagomo](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41713254902_CheGuBardWanMuh.jpg)
MCMC records statements from Chegubard, Salim Iskandar and Papagomo
MCMC said investigating officers seized mobile phones of the three individuals believed to be used to upload relevant content under probe.
Thu Apr 18 2024
![Ops Khas HRA 2024: 7,473 notices issued for various offences on first day Ops Khas HRA 2024: 7,473 notices issued for various offences on first day](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81712113792_OpsKhasjpg.jpg)
Ops Khas HRA 2024: 7,473 notices issued for various offences on first day
The offences include, speeding, running red lights, overtaking at double lines, driving in emergency and using mobile phones while driving.
Wed Apr 03 2024
![Bus passengers told to report errant drivers Bus passengers told to report errant drivers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71707362015_LebuhrayaKarak.jpg)
Bus passengers told to report errant drivers
Aman Shah Hashim said the offences that are often detected among bus drivers using phones while driving, reckless driving and speeding.
Thu Feb 08 2024
![The Rolling Stones set to announce new album 'Hackney Diamonds' The Rolling Stones set to announce new album 'Hackney Diamonds'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/61693977334_MickJagger.jpg)
The Rolling Stones set to announce new album 'Hackney Diamonds'
The band heralded a "new album, new music, new era," of their first album of original music for 18 years.
Wed Sep 06 2023
![Excessive use of mobile phones affects children's psyche, experts says Excessive use of mobile phones affects children's psyche, experts says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41692200787_KanakKanak.jpg)
Excessive use of mobile phones affects children's psyche, experts says
This has led to the increase in the number of children with mental disorders, peer violence, obesity and digital dementia, experts warn.
Mon Sep 04 2023
![Austria to join countries banning TikTok from government phones Austria to join countries banning TikTok from government phones](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51671501789_TikTok.jpg)
Austria to join countries banning TikTok from government phones
Various Western countries including Britain, the United States and several other European Union member states have already barred TikTok over security concerns.
Wed May 10 2023
![TikTok to be removed from work phones used by Irish government staff TikTok to be removed from work phones used by Irish government staff](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/41678948286_banningTikTok.jpg)
TikTok to be removed from work phones used by Irish government staff
Irish public servants have been advised not to use TikTok on work devices because security threats cannot be ruled out.
Sat Apr 22 2023
![From bricks to flips: 50 years of mobile phones From bricks to flips: 50 years of mobile phones](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/71680692585_Samsung.jpg)
From bricks to flips: 50 years of mobile phones
Mobile phones have been forged by a half-century of innovation.
Sun Apr 09 2023
![Russia says 89 troops were killed in New Year's attack, blames use of mobile phones Russia says 89 troops were killed in New Year's attack, blames use of mobile phones](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41672815380_RUSSIA.jpg)
Russia says 89 troops were killed in New Year's attack, blames use of mobile phones
Mobile phones allowed the enemy to track and determine the coordinates of the soldiers' location for a missile strike, Russia said.
Wed Jan 04 2023
![Mobile phone prohibition can curb vote-buying, says Dr Mahathir Mobile phone prohibition can curb vote-buying, says Dr Mahathir](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41668847399_MALAYSIA.jpg)
Mobile phone prohibition can curb vote-buying, says Dr Mahathir
If they are not allowed to bring mobile phones to the polling booths, they cannot reveal whom they voted for, Dr Mahathir said.
Sat Nov 19 2022
![Another two men charged with kidnap of Palestinian Another two men charged with kidnap of Palestinian](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/71666760718_PALESTIN.jpg)
Another two men charged with kidnap of Palestinian
Mohd Zaidi and Tengku Hazarul were charged today with kidnapping a Palestinian man to solicit information on software to hack mobile phones.
Wed Oct 26 2022
![5.3 billion cell phones to become waste in 2022: Report 5.3 billion cell phones to become waste in 2022: Report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61665728706_ewaste.jpg)
5.3 billion cell phones to become waste in 2022: Report
Defunct cell phones are just the tip of the 44.48-million-ton iceberg of global electronic waste generated annually that isn't recycled.
Sat Oct 15 2022
![11 individuals charged with kidnapping Palestinian man 11 individuals charged with kidnapping Palestinian man](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/81665732841_KOMPLEKSMAHKAMAH.jpg)
11 individuals charged with kidnapping Palestinian man
Eleven individuals, including a woman, were charged in the Magistrate's Court today with kidnapping a Palestinian man to solicit information on software to hack mobile phones.
Fri Oct 14 2022