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A long-standing iPhone tap-to-pay vulnerability, recently highlighted by a Veritasium video, does not affect Android phones. This flaw, tied to Apple Pay’s Express Transit Mode and Visa cards, allows unauthorized transactions even on locked or dead iPhones. Android’s different NFC security protocols keep its users safe.

Android 17 is set to revolutionize privacy with its new Contact Picker. This long-awaited feature lets you choose exactly which contact details apps can access, putting you in control of your personal information like never before. Say goodbye to blanket permissions and hello to enhanced security.