Samsung has released a critical security update for Galaxy smartphones, including the Security patch for Galaxy devices.

SammyFans says the latest release is just available for locked models on the Verizon network carrier in the US,” and that ...

In July 2024, Samsung made a setting called ‘Auto Blocker’ the default on its devices. It is an opt-in feature that disables the user’s ability to install apps from any source other than the ...

The firm has blamed a Samsung feature called Auto Blocker for the issue, which is turned on by default on the manufacturer's latest products. The tool is intended to block "malicious activity" and ...

claiming that Google and Samsung are exploiting the latter’s Auto Blocker feature to make it more difficult for customers to install third-party apps like Epic Games Store. This in turn may lead ...

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G also comes with its defence-grade Knox security solutions offering features such as Auto Blocker, Secure Folder, Private Share, Pin App, etc. to enable protection of users’ ...

alleging that the two companies have coordinated their efforts to block competition in app distribution on Samsung devices through the phone maker’s Auto Blocker feature. Don’t miss out on the ...

Meanwhile, Epic is still in a fighting mood. Last month, it brought a separate lawsuit against Samsung and Google over its “Auto Blocker” feature, which restricts third-party app stores.

Last week, Epic filed another legal complaint against Google, this time targeting Samsung as well, claiming the latter's default-on Auto Blocker is a barrier to alternative app stores on Android.