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OnePlus 15 Gains AirDrop Support via Quick Share as Google Expands Availability Beyond Pixel, Samsung Phones
AirDrop compatibility has reportedly started appearing on the OnePlus 15 through Google's Quick Share platform. According to a recent report, the feature enables direct file transfers between the smartphone and Apple devices, including iPhones, iPads, and Macs. The OnePlus 15 is currently the only OnePlus device expected to receive the functionalit...
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Google Introduces Fake Call Detection for Android Phones to Curb Call Spoofing Attacks
Android phones are now capable of detecting fake calls to alert users even before they pick up a call, Google announced on Tuesday. The Mountain View-based tech giant, in a blog post, said that the new fake call detection functionality is now rolling out globally for devices running Android 12 and newer versions. The new security feature, which wil...
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That Call From Mother Might Be Fake: Google Unveils New Android Warning System
Google has launched Fake Call Detection for Android, a new feature that warns users when scammers use AI-generated voices and spoofed numbers to impersonate trusted contacts.
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WhatsApp Said to Be Developing On-Device Scam Detection Feature for Android
WhatsApp is said to be developing a new privacy-focused feature for Android aimed at helping users identify potential scams prior to engaging with them. According to a feature tracker, it will analyse incoming messages from unknown senders and flag suspicious conversations to protect users against fraudulent activity. The in-development feature, du...
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Apple Reportedly Working on Android-Like Theft Detection Lock Feature for iPhone
Apple is said to be working on an Android-inspired solution. The company is reportedly preparing a new security feature that can automatically lock the iPhone when it detects that it has been snatched from the user's hand. It's unclear when this feature will be rolled out to iPhone users. It will function based on several signals, like the iPhone's...
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How to Use Your Android Phone as a Webcam on Your Windows 11 PC: A Step-By-Step Guide
Microsoft now lets you connect your Android smartphone to your PC running Windows 11, allowing you to use your handset as a webcam. Your Android phone has a better rear camera setup, which is capable of recording videos and capturing images at a higher resolution. Considering most of the laptops feature an IR webcam with a Full-HD resolution at bes...
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Google Might Sell Over 2 Million Android XR-Powered Smart Glasses This Year: Report
Google and Samsung showcased their next-generation smart glasses at the Google I/O 2026. Although the two companies plan to release both audio AI glasses as well as display-equipped smart glasses, the first will be released in the market this year. Just days after the showcase, a market intelligence firm has claimed that Google could sell more than...
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Owned An Android Phone Since 2017? You Might Qualify For Google's $135 Million Payout
The case centres on allegations that the company collected user data without clear consent, raising fresh concerns over digital privacy and data tracking practices.
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Google Is Bringing AI Studio to Android Smartphones, Will Let Users Vibe Code Apps
Google AI Studio, over the years, has become a fun place for developers and artificial intelligence (AI) enthusiasts to test out new models and features, or to build vibe-coded apps using application programming interface (API) keys. But now the Mountain View-based tech giant is increasing its usability and targeting general users with a new develo...
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Android 17 to Introduce 'Continue On' Feature That Lets Users Resume Apps Across Phones, Tablets
This Android 17 will come with a Continue On feature. It is a cross-device continuity tool that is designed to let users start work in an app on one Android device and continue the same task on another device within their Android ecosystem. The company has shared videos demonstrating the Continue On feature. Google's Continue On update appears to b...
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Google’s Upcoming Noto 3D Emojis for Android 17 Revealed in New Leak
Noto 3D emojis are confirmed to be available later this year. As we wait for the formal rollout, a leak has offered a preview of the emojis coming to Android 17. The leak shows refreshed smiley faces, crying faces, animals, food emojis, fruits and drinks, among others. They retain the familiar look of existing emojis, but the new design appears to ...
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Google Reportedly Testing Passkey Transfer Support in Google Password Manager
Google is said to be working on allowing users to move passkeys stored on their Android handset across apps. The company could soon add options in the Password Manager for importing and exporting both passwords and passkeys. The currently available "Import passwords and Export passwords options will soon be replaced by new Import passwords & pass...
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Android 17 to Introduce New OS Verification Tool to Curb Distribution of Unofficial Versions
Google has showcased a new way for users to verify the authenticity of the OS their Android smartphone is running. The Mountain View-based tech giant showcased the new Android OS Verification tool recently during The Android Show: I/O Edition, which was held as part of the company’s upcoming Google I/O developer conference. The company said that ...
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Samsung Developing One UI 9 Feature That Blocks Distracting Apps at Network Level: Report
Samsung is said to be developing a new productivity-focused feature to reduce distractions by controlling internet access at the network level. The feature, reportedly discovered within One UI 9, can selectively block internet connectivity for specific categories of apps such as social media, games, and streaming platforms. As per the report, the f...
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Android Auto Update Brings YouTube Playback, Gemini AI, And Improved Map
The Android Auto update will affect over 250 million vehicles across the globe, including models of Indian brands like Mahindra and Tata.
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OnePlus 15 Gains AirDrop Support via Quick Share as Google Expands Availability Beyond Pixel, Samsung Phones
AirDrop compatibility has reportedly started appearing on the OnePlus 15 through Google's Quick Share platform. According to a recent report, the feature enables direct file transfers between the smartphone and Apple devices, including iPhones, iPads, and Macs. The OnePlus 15 is currently the only OnePlus device expected to receive the functionalit...
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Google Introduces Fake Call Detection for Android Phones to Curb Call Spoofing Attacks
Android phones are now capable of detecting fake calls to alert users even before they pick up a call, Google announced on Tuesday. The Mountain View-based tech giant, in a blog post, said that the new fake call detection functionality is now rolling out globally for devices running Android 12 and newer versions. The new security feature, which wil...
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That Call From Mother Might Be Fake: Google Unveils New Android Warning System
Google has launched Fake Call Detection for Android, a new feature that warns users when scammers use AI-generated voices and spoofed numbers to impersonate trusted contacts.
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WhatsApp Said to Be Developing On-Device Scam Detection Feature for Android
WhatsApp is said to be developing a new privacy-focused feature for Android aimed at helping users identify potential scams prior to engaging with them. According to a feature tracker, it will analyse incoming messages from unknown senders and flag suspicious conversations to protect users against fraudulent activity. The in-development feature, du...
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Apple Reportedly Working on Android-Like Theft Detection Lock Feature for iPhone
Apple is said to be working on an Android-inspired solution. The company is reportedly preparing a new security feature that can automatically lock the iPhone when it detects that it has been snatched from the user's hand. It's unclear when this feature will be rolled out to iPhone users. It will function based on several signals, like the iPhone's...
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How to Use Your Android Phone as a Webcam on Your Windows 11 PC: A Step-By-Step Guide
Microsoft now lets you connect your Android smartphone to your PC running Windows 11, allowing you to use your handset as a webcam. Your Android phone has a better rear camera setup, which is capable of recording videos and capturing images at a higher resolution. Considering most of the laptops feature an IR webcam with a Full-HD resolution at bes...
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Google Might Sell Over 2 Million Android XR-Powered Smart Glasses This Year: Report
Google and Samsung showcased their next-generation smart glasses at the Google I/O 2026. Although the two companies plan to release both audio AI glasses as well as display-equipped smart glasses, the first will be released in the market this year. Just days after the showcase, a market intelligence firm has claimed that Google could sell more than...
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Owned An Android Phone Since 2017? You Might Qualify For Google's $135 Million Payout
The case centres on allegations that the company collected user data without clear consent, raising fresh concerns over digital privacy and data tracking practices.
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Google Is Bringing AI Studio to Android Smartphones, Will Let Users Vibe Code Apps
Google AI Studio, over the years, has become a fun place for developers and artificial intelligence (AI) enthusiasts to test out new models and features, or to build vibe-coded apps using application programming interface (API) keys. But now the Mountain View-based tech giant is increasing its usability and targeting general users with a new develo...
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Android 17 to Introduce 'Continue On' Feature That Lets Users Resume Apps Across Phones, Tablets
This Android 17 will come with a Continue On feature. It is a cross-device continuity tool that is designed to let users start work in an app on one Android device and continue the same task on another device within their Android ecosystem. The company has shared videos demonstrating the Continue On feature. Google's Continue On update appears to b...
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Google’s Upcoming Noto 3D Emojis for Android 17 Revealed in New Leak
Noto 3D emojis are confirmed to be available later this year. As we wait for the formal rollout, a leak has offered a preview of the emojis coming to Android 17. The leak shows refreshed smiley faces, crying faces, animals, food emojis, fruits and drinks, among others. They retain the familiar look of existing emojis, but the new design appears to ...
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Google Reportedly Testing Passkey Transfer Support in Google Password Manager
Google is said to be working on allowing users to move passkeys stored on their Android handset across apps. The company could soon add options in the Password Manager for importing and exporting both passwords and passkeys. The currently available "Import passwords and Export passwords options will soon be replaced by new Import passwords & pass...
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Android 17 to Introduce New OS Verification Tool to Curb Distribution of Unofficial Versions
Google has showcased a new way for users to verify the authenticity of the OS their Android smartphone is running. The Mountain View-based tech giant showcased the new Android OS Verification tool recently during The Android Show: I/O Edition, which was held as part of the company’s upcoming Google I/O developer conference. The company said that ...
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Samsung Developing One UI 9 Feature That Blocks Distracting Apps at Network Level: Report
Samsung is said to be developing a new productivity-focused feature to reduce distractions by controlling internet access at the network level. The feature, reportedly discovered within One UI 9, can selectively block internet connectivity for specific categories of apps such as social media, games, and streaming platforms. As per the report, the f...
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Android Auto Update Brings YouTube Playback, Gemini AI, And Improved Map
The Android Auto update will affect over 250 million vehicles across the globe, including models of Indian brands like Mahindra and Tata.
