Matt Swider, Senior Mobile and Buying Guides Editor for TechRadar, explains what to make of the newest Samsung Galaxy S9 rumors and their limited edition Olympic Note8. He also breaks down Chromecast's Wi-Fi issues and the newest Android malware discovery.
Samsung's new Galaxy S9 is expected to have better battery life, and Swider says it will keep the headphone jack. The company's Winter Olympics Note8 will be white, and will only be issued to Olympians and their families.
Plus, Chromecasts have been overloading home Wi-Fi networks, slowing them down and even shutting them down for periods of time. Swider notes that Google has yet to comment on this issue.
Russian researchers have discovered the most advanced Android malware ever. The program called "Skygofree" uses Google's accessibility features to intercept WhatsApp messages. Swider says the average phone user has no reason to be worried.
Payments are restarting for student loan borrowers but the FTC is warning about in increased risk of getting scammed. Leslie Tayne, founder of Tayne Law Group, joined Cheddar News to provide tips on how to avoid scams amid confusion over payment plans and restarting dates.
Roadway deaths in the U.S. are mounting despite government test data showing vehicles have been getting safer. While the number of all car-related fatalities has trended upward over the last decade, pedestrians and cyclists have seen the sharpest rise: over 60% between 2011 and 2022.
