Google breaks its privacy promise. Photo: Google

Google has been accused of breaking its student privacy pledge by collecting data and browsing habits from Chromebooks used in schools and Google Apps for Education.

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has called upon the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate Google’s conduct, and to prevent it from using the data it has collected so far.

Gear S2 could soon be teaming up with iPhone. Photo: Samsung

Samsung is working on its first app for iOS, and it’s going to allow iPhone owners to use its new Gear S2 smartwatch. The South Korean company is working on the Gear Manager app now, according to sources — and Samsung is keen to make it available as soon as possible.

A mysterious Gmail bug is putting a skull and crossbones emoji inside users’ inboxes. Hovering over the icon displays creepy messages like “Component Spy,” “Chat Spy,” and “Data Spy” — but it’s actually totally harmless, and Google is already working to fix it.

We certainly won’t be complaining if Samsung holds onto this design. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Samsung’s next-generation Galaxy S7 will bring no major design changes, with upgrades and improvements focused on its internal components instead, according to a new report. The device is expected to bring an improved display, an even better camera, and expandable storage.

Data Saver mode on Google Chrome. Photo: Google

Google is rolling out an improved Data Saver mode for Chrome on Android that streamlines your browsing for a snappier experience on slow connections. It also significantly reduces data usage by up to 70 percent, making it ideal for those with strict data allowances.