Samsung Auto Blocker in One UI 6 Prevents App Installations from Unauthorized Sources

Samsung Auto Blocker in One UI 6 Prevents App Installations from Unauthorized Sources

Samsung Auto Blocker One UI 6
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Samsung Auto Blocker in the just released One UI 6 was designed to prevent app installations from unauthorized sources, also known as sideloading. Users can turn on app security checks for auto-detection of potential malware while also preventing harmful commands and software installations by USB cable.


Samsung Auto Blocker One UI 6
One UI 6 includes an updated Message Guard function, which prevents Zero Click attacks, or direct image messages hiding malicious code. The previous version, made for messaging apps from Google and Samsung, can now help protect users using popular third party apps. The Android 14 One UI 6 update is now available for the Samsung Galaxy 23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra.

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At Samsung we constantly strive to keep our users safe from security attacks, and with the introduction of Auto Blocker users can continue to enjoy the benefits of our open ecosystem, knowing that their mobile experience is secured. We always seek to empower our users to choose for themselves what best suits their needs — rather than us deciding on their behalf, and Auto Blocker is no exception to that,” said Dr. Seungwon Shin, EVP & Head of Security Team, Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics.

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NASA’s Spot the Station App Will Help Stargazers Easily Locate the ISS

NASA’s Spot the Station App Will Help Stargazers Easily Locate the ISS

NASA Spot the Station App Locate ISS
To those on the ground, the ISS passing overheard appears as a bright point of light moving briskly across the sky. NASA’s Spot the Station app will help stargazers easily locate this bright point of light using a combination of augmented reality and options for capturing videos of the sightings in real-time.


NASA Spot the Station App Locate ISS
Using augmented reality, Spot the Station’s built-in compass will show you exactly where the space station is no matter where you are in the world. Turn on mobile notifications to be alerted of upcoming viewing opportunities based on your exact location. For those wondering, we’re able to see the International Space Station because it reflects the light of the Sun. Download the iOS / Android versions now.

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NASA Spot the Station App Locate ISS

Even after 23 years of continuous human presence aboard the International Space Station, it’s incredibly exciting to see the station when you look up at just the right moment. The orbiting laboratory that continues to provide so many unique, tangible benefits for humanity really isn’t that far out of reach,” said Robyn Gatens, International Space Station director at NASA Headquarters in Washington.

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