Tech companies want to protect encryption. Photo: Ste Smith/Cult of Mac

Apple and Google have leant their names to an open letter taking aim at a controversial new anti-encryption bill, which demands that tech companies make their devices breakable at will.

“We write to express our deep concerns about well-intentioned but ultimately unworkable policies around encryption that would weaken the very defenses we need to protect us from people who want to cause economic and physical harm,” the letter opens.

In addition to Apple and Google, other tech giants which signed the missive include Amazon, eBay, Facebook, Netflix, and more.

Not rose gold. Photo: Samsung

If you love rose gold but hate yourself for even thinking about getting locked into Apple’s walled garden, you’re going to love Samsung’s new pink gold (not rose gold) color option for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge.

Just look at how pretty it is!

The Priv suddenly looks like a great buy. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

If the only thing that puts you off the BlackBerry Priv is its hefty price tag, then this deal is like your birthday and Christmas rolled into one. Kind of.

For a limited time only, DailySteals is offering new and unlocked Priv handsets for just $449.99 — that’s a whopping $200 off the usual price.

Some of Android N’s improved emoji. Photo: Google

Android N Preview 2, which was rolled out to testers last week, brings a whole bunch of new and improved emoji characters. Most of us will have to wait months to get them (if we’re lucky enough to own a Nexus), but those with rooted devices don’t have to wait.

Here’s how to get them now.

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