Android 16's Dark Side Threatens Every Custom ROM

Surveillance Report

Jun 16, 2025•40 min•Ep. 229

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Episode description

Episode 229: Android 16 is out but will make life harder for custom ROMs, passkey portability is in the works, a dating app based on your search history, and more!

Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news.

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(00:00) Introduction

(00:31) Sponsor: EasyOptOuts

(02:34) Highlight Story (Android 16)

(17:50) Data Breaches

(23:15) Companies

(26:32) Research

(29:49) Politics

(33:29) FOSS

(35:30) Misfits

(37:07) Sponsor: EasyOptOuts