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GOOGLE’S highly-anticipated Android 15 upgrade is finally landing on smartphones today with a bunch of mega new features.

The tech giant made the unusual step of releasing a brand new device, the Pixel 9 series, without the new operating system loaded on it in August.

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Google has gone big on anti-theft and privacy this time around on Android[/caption]

From today, Pixel handsets will receive the bumper upgrade.

Among the biggest additions are improved security features following a wave of phone thefts.

More than 200 smartphones are snatched every day in the UK currently — some 78,000 a year.

The rate is the highest for over a decade, Home Office statistics reveal, with overall thefts from a person increasing by more than a third.

Earlier this year, Google revealed a genius deterrent called Theft Detection Lock which automatically locks a smartphone if it’s snatched out of your hands by a thief, meaning they can’t raid your bank accounts while it’s unlocked.

AI cleverly detects the sort of motion associated with snatches followed by running biking or driving away.

Android 15 also boasts extra protections that prevent thieves from guessing your passwords and accessing sensitive information.

Elsewhere on your phone, you’ll now find a private space where you can keep apps you don’t know want to keep hidden from view.

But aside from security and privacy, there are some other useful tools to use.

For photography lovers, there’s low light boost and in-app camera controls which now work better in low-light conditions.

Third-party apps also have more camera control, like more precise flash control.

Android users will also be able to use satellite connectivity to send and receive messages without a mobile or Wi-Fi connection for emergencies.

The upgrade is rolling out to eligible Pixel handsets from today.

But some new features are limited to newer models.

Isolate sounds with Audio Magic Eraser is now available to reduce distracting sounds in your videos, like howling winds or noisy crowds – only avaialble for Pixel 8 and newer.

New editing capabilities let you adjust specific sounds to make them louder or quieter too.

Even the Pixel Weather app has had some work done with a pollen tracker added so people can check current pollen index levels, pollen types and forecasts before stepping outside.

And specifically for the UK and Japan, Call Screen has been improved.

Google says a more human-sounding voice can talk to the caller and show you what they’re saying in real time, helping you decide if you want to pick up.

And Brit users will have access to improved replies as well, so you can respond to things like appointment confirmations and reservations without having to answer the phone.

A MAJOR police department has splashed out on a $150,000 Tesla Cybertruck – but it won’t be used to chase criminals.

The quirky EV, which has faced multiple recalls since its release last year – including issues with the accelerator and windshield wipers – comes kitted out with flashing lights and a storage space for weapons.

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A major police department has splashed out on a $150,000 Tesla Cybertruck[/caption]

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But the kitted out EV won’t be used by the PD to chase criminals[/caption]

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The Elon Musk creation comes with flashing lights and police graphics on the side[/caption]

Police in California unveiled the new vehicle for their Irvine fleet in a recent video shared on social media, revealing that it is “the first police cybertruck in the nation.”

But while it may look the part, the Cybertruck is unlikely to see any proper action and will be mostly used for show.

The Irvine Police department plans to use the Elon Musk creation as part of its Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program in a bid to make its anti-drug events at schools more engaging.

However, the Irvine PD said it will still be capable of responding to emergencies and assisting the local community when required.

In a post on their Facebook page, the department said: “For over three decades, our D.A.R.E. officers have driven attention-grabbing and one-of-a-kind vehicles that never fail to turn heads and excite student.”

Irvine’s D.A.R.E. program, which has been running for 40 years, is known for using unique vehicles to connect with students.

Police spokesperson Kyle Oldoerp said: “The goal has always been to have a unique vehicle that doesn’t look like a police car, that is approachable by kids and students to encourage interaction between officers and our schools and our community.”

Kitted out by Unplugged Performance, who are world-renowned for their premium upgrades for Tesla vehicles, the Cybertruck comes with emergency lights, custom graphics, and police communications tech inside the cabin, as well as a space for weapons.

Since its launch, the Cybertruck has commanded plenty of attention for itself.

Its launch event was particularly memorable, with Tesla’s chief designer, Franz von Holzhausen, accidentally shattering one of its windows while attempting to demonstrate its toughness.

The massive slab-shaped vehicle has previously been dubbed “indestructible” when its creator unveiled the bulletproof car back in 2019.

Despite concerns, Oldoerp said the police department isn’t worried and even mentioned that recalls are routine for their fleet.

What’s more, a Tesla repair facility is located nearby to handle any issues they may have.

Ordinarily, the department will fork out $116,000 for a standard patrol car, the Ford Interceptor, compared to the $150,000 price-tag for the Cybertruck.

But while the Interceptor typically lasts three to four years, the Cybertruck is expected to serve for a decade.

Better yet, they believe they’ll save $6,000 in fuel over the next five years thanks to its electric power.

A host of A-list celebs have been spotted behind the wheel of a Cybertruck, including Lady Gaga, Kim Kardashian, Shaq, Jay-Z, Beyoncé, and Pharrell Williams.

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There’s even a storage space for police weapons inside the cabin[/caption]

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The police Cybertruck is expected to serve for a decade[/caption]

A SIMPLE kitchen essential which costs just 65p in Asda could clear up your damp and mould problem.

Homeowners have turned to cheap methods of condensation prevention as the effects of harsh weather have begun to show.

They are reaching for salt as a damp-defying item which costs them zero cash and can already be found in the kitchen cupboard.

Salt can absorb large quantities of moisture and prevent it dwelling on your window sills, walls and surfaces.

And if you don’t already have a shaker lying around your kitchen it’s cheap to buy in most supermarkets.

You can buy 750g of table salt from Asda, Sainsbury’s or Aldi for just 65p.

Or if you’re shopping in Waitrose or Tesco it’s just 5p more at 70p.

Rock salt is more absorbent than table salt, however, and is a bit more expensive – priced at £1.80 for 500g.

You can pour small amounts of your salt into bowls or ramekins and leave them in the areas of your house which are prone to condensation.

Within a day the salt will dehumidify the air causing moisture to be cleared up.

You can then dry the salt out in the oven if it becomes damp and start again – meaning no waste and no need to keep buying.

Katie Mortram, Good Housekeeping’s Household advice editor told The Sun: “‘Salt will gradually absorb moisture from the atmosphere because it’s hygroscopic.

“If you keep an open saltshaker in your kitchen, you might even notice the effects of this over time; clogging and even potentially rusting the container. “

And when The Sun tried the trick in 2022, we found it worked pretty well.

Reporter Harriet Cooke wrote: “To my surprise, they worked pretty effectively.”

She told readers that her humidity reading had dropped from 88 to 62 overnight.

And others online have shared their experiences with the method too.

A Reddit user explained how it had been effective in their home for seven years and also recommended wrapping the salt in paper towels.

They said: “It helps keep it all together and not leave stains but is still breathable enough to let the salt absorb the moisture.

“That almost always worked to keep the condensation away and keep it warmer in the house.”

And this is a great alternative to buying an electrical dehumidifier which plugs into the wall at home.

Dehumidifiers draw in warm air and cool it by passing it over refrigerated coils.

This causes the air to contract and lose moisture as it cools.

In Halfords, the SIP 20 Litre Dehumidifier costs £239.99.

While a cheaper 12 litre version from Dunelm costs £120.

It also costs to run the appliance – this is usually only 4p an hour but it still helps to save on monthly costs.

This is why DIY methods such as using salt are preferred by many to keep bills down.

This is especially important this winter as 28 million UK households on standard variable tariffs (SVT) are facing an increased energy price cap.

Ofgem previously announced that bills will rise this month by 10% causing households to spend an annual £149 extra on average.

This means more people will be facing colder temperatures – and need cost-efficient methods of tackling bad weather.

One reason people face problems with condensation is due to poor windows which are broken or the insides of the panes are saturated.

It is very expensive to have new windows installed or to fix the problem with double glazing.

Installing a new window can cost anywhere between £550 and £1,500 according to CheckATrade.com.

This depends on the size of the window, what type of window it is and where you live.

On average it costs Brits anywhere between £300 and £5,000 to add double glazing to existing windows.

And homeowners who don’t fix the problem of damp also face health risks from mould spores and the cost of damage repair.

CheckATrade values the average mould removal cost this year to be £30 an hour – or as much as £300 a room.

By using cheap home remedies for these problems you don’t need to pay this money out at all.

For example, The Sun also tried baking soda and cat litter and they worked just as well as the salt and brought humidity levels down to 60.

OTHER CHEAP WAYS TO BEAT CONDENSATION

Other dehumidifying items which are similar to salt and don’t break the bank include cat litter and baking soda.

When The Sun tested these products they both brought humidity levels down to 60 – which means they definitely work if you’re looking to reduce condensation at zero cost.

However Unibond Aero 360 dehumidifiers were classed the best solution for fighting damp out of those which were tested in this review.

Refillable moisture absorbers such as these are perfect for absorbing condensation and eliminating bad odours in the home.

You can see when they are filling up so you know that they are working – then you can empty them and start again.

The Unibond absorbers are currently available for £10.12 in Sainsbury’s with a Nectar Card – reduced from £14.

However you can also buy less common brands on Amazon which work just the same.

You can currently buy a pack of 10 Vivo Technologies dehumidifiers for just £11.99 on Prime.

That’s £1.20 an absorber which lasts up to four months – so around 30p a month.

The Sun recently explained the benefits of reusable dehumidifier bags.

The bags were originally designed to be placed in cars but homeowners have noticed they can be useful anywhere – including around the house.

The Simply Reusable Car Dehumidifier can be bought from Halfords for as cheap £7.99 making it a bargain investment compared to the Unibonds Aero 360 considering its unlimited use.

The compact bag absorbs and releases moisture due to its silica gel interior and features a heat sensor which changes from blue to pink to indicate when it needs to be “recharged” back in a microwave.

Meanwhile, we also tried a heated airer and dehumidifier for drying clothes without heating.

Will Owen from Uswitch also recommended: “If you are struggling with condensation, opening your windows for a few hours a day can help.

“Try to do this as much as you can while the weather is warmer, as it becomes harder when temperatures drop in winter.”

He also reminded us that extractor fans are great at sucking up any humidity.

With most bathroom fans all you need to do is turn your bathroom light on and off and that usually does the trick.

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DOWNING Street today refused to deny that Sir Keir Starmer personally met with Taylor Swift after ministers intervened in talks about her security.

The Sun understands the PM and the popstar spent time together at her Wembley show on August 20.

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The meet-up came after the Met eventually decided to give the Shake It Off singer taxpayer funded blue-light security, with senior Labour politicians admitting they were involved in talks about the move.

A No10 spokesperson this afternoon insisted it was “entirely legitimate” for ministers to hold talks with cops about security for major events.

But asked whether the PM and Cruel Summer songstress met up, they said: “I don’t have any updates.”

Pressed again on whether Downing St could deny Sir Keir met Swift after intervening in security arrangements, they added: “Again, first and foremost these are operational decisions that are taken by the Metropolitan Police, and you have seen their statements confirming that themselves.

“At the same time it is right and expected that the Government, mayor and police do have a dialogue and discuss the policing of major events in the capital.”

Sir Keir attended the Wembley show after being gifted freebie tickets by Swift’s music label.

Last night The Sun revealed that Tay’s mum negotiated her VIP security directly with ex-No10 aide Sue Gray.

Sir Keir’s then Chief of Staff was central to convincing Met Police chiefs into the rethink.

They had rejected calls for outriders to whisk the superstar to Wembley.

But sources claim Andrea Swift, who acts as Taylor’s manager, threatened to cancel the August dates of her Eras Tour if their taxpayer-funded security demands were not met.

The row has led to questions in the Commons — including over who instructed the Government’s top lawyer to soothe police fears.

Attorney General Richard Hermer was dragged into Swiftgate with Home Secretary Yvette Cooper and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan — who were also involved in negotiations.

Shadow Cabinet Office minister John Glen asked: “What role did Downing Street play in the VIP escort, further to the free tickets for Taylor Swift from Universal Music?”

Minister Ellie Reeves declined to comment.

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