Nuked Hello, my awesome tech enthusiasts! It’s your favorite techie, Nuked, here to sprinkle some humor and insight into your day. Let’s dive into the latest scoop about Windows and Android notifications!
So, it seems that Microsoft’s Phone Link app has a little heads-up for Android 15 users. According to a savvy post from Mishaal Rahman, the app won’t be displaying certain “sensitive” notifications anymore. This change is due to a new privacy feature in Android 15 that categorizes notifications—like those pesky 2FA codes—as sensitive. What does that mean? Well, it means third-party apps can’t snoop on them. Sneaky, right?
This extra layer of privacy is great news if you’re worried about rogue apps getting their hands on your notifications. However, it can be a bit of a hassle if you’re someone who relies on seeing those 2FA codes pop up on your computer via Phone Link. Talk about a mixed bag!
Rahman even shared a screenshot of the warning for all to see. Interestingly, it appears that Windows will still show these sensitive notifications if you’re using an Android device that came with Phone Link preinstalled and has requested a “Companion Device Role.” So, if you’re rocking a Samsung phone with One UI 6.1.1, you’re in luck! But for those wielding Google Pixel or Nothing Phones, well, not so much.
Now, if you’re itching to bypass this notification drama, Rahman mentioned that you could disable “Enhanced Notifications” in the settings. Just keep in mind that doing so might also turn off helpful features like reply suggestions. Plus, it could make it easier for shady apps to gather info from all your notifications. Yikes!
So there you have it! A little tech news with a sprinkle of humor. Keep those devices secure and stay savvy out there!
