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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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WhatsApp's Primary Controls Feature Will Let Parents Set Up Limited Secondary Accounts for Children: Report
WhatsApp is refining its parental controls feature, with new details emerging from recent Android beta builds. According to WABetaInfo, the company is working on secondary accounts for minors that limit interactions to saved contacts and restrict access to features like channels and Chat Lock. Parents will reportedly link accounts using a QR code a...
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Google Is Reportedly Adding More Verification Layers in Play Store to Curb Sideloading Apps
Google is reportedly adding a new verification step in the Play Store to discourage sideloading on Android. Code references suggest users may need an internet connection to verify an app’s developer, with warnings about risks from unverified sources. While installation without verification will remain possible, the process is expected to become m...
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Google Drive for Android Reportedly Developing Privacy Screen Feature for Enhanced Security
Google Drive is developing a new feature for Android devices that is speculated to add a layer of security while accessing the app, according to a report. It is said to have been discovered during an APK teardown of the app on the Android platform. The feature, called Privacy Screen, has been available on the iOS version of the cloud storage app si...
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Android 16 Will Reportedly Automatically Hide Sensitive Lock Screen Notifications
Android 16 was released in developer preview on Wednesday. A dive into the Android 16 Developer Preview 1 has revealed that it might bring a new feature which automatically hides sensitive notifications, such as OTPs and two-factor authentication codes, from the smartphone’s lock screen, according to a report. With this step, it may reportedly be...
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Google Reportedly Working on Redesigned Play Store Listings With Fixed Header, Install Button
Google Play Store layout will reportedly be updated to simplify app installations on Android. The current design requires users to scroll to the top of an app's listing to install it. Recent Google Play store app code suggest that the company may redesign app listing headers, making the install button accessible even when browsing through longer ap...
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Microsoft Finds Major Security Flaw ‘Dirty Stream’ in Android Apps Totalling Billions of Downloads
Microsoft discovered a major security vulnerability in multiple Android apps last week that could be exploited to gain unauthorised access to apps and sensitive data on the device. Interestingly, this security flaw does not come from the system codes, but an improper usage of a particular system by developers that can lead to loopholes that are pro...
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Android 15 Feature to Prevent Users From Sharing Sensitive Details While Screen Sharing in Development: Report
Android 15 Beta 1.1 contains code for a feature that will protect users' personal data from being revealed when they are sharing their screen. Google's upcoming Android OS update will reportedly protect users from hackers and malicious apps that collect personal information during a screen sharing session.
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Google Rebrands Studio Bot as Gemini in Android Studio, Upgrades It to Gemini 1.0 Pro
Google, as a part of its drive to unify all of its artificial intelligence (AI) offerings under a singular umbrella, renamed its experimental AI tool Studio Bot to Gemini in Android Studio on Monday. The AI chatbot was first unveiled last year as a tool for Android app developers to help in coding and answering queries relating to Android libraries...
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WhatsApp Reportedly Testing New Message Text Formatting Tools in Beta: All Details
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new text formatting tool for messages. The development has been spotted in the latest WhatsApp for Desktop beta and includes three new tools. The feature, when released, could be useful for software developers, programmers, and other people who use code snippets.
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WhatsApp Lets Beta Testers Log on to WhatsApp Web Using Phone Number, Developing New Chat Filters Feature
WhatsApp is now allowing beta testers on Android to log on to WhatsApp Web using their phone number, instead of scanning a QR code with their smartphone. The Meta-owned messaging service is also working on filters designed to improved chat management on a recent beta version of WhatsApp for Android.
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How Raji: An Ancient Epic Was Ported to Mobile: In Conversation With Nodding Heads Games
Gadgets360 spoke to Nodding Heads Games, developer of Raji: an Ancient Epic, which was recently released on Android and iOS devices via Netflix Games. All versions of the game were built on Unreal Engine 4, and the team took the Nintendo Switch version and optimised it for mobile. This involved reworking the geometry detail to reduce GPU load and r...
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WhatsApp Spotted Developing New Interface With Ability to Share Profile Links for Business Users
WhatsApp has been spotted working on a new interface for business accounts that appears to allow them to share a short link with customers. It would replace the existing QR code sharing option.
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WhatsApp Testing Image Quality Settings to Help Users Send Photos Without Compressing Much
WhatsApp for Android beta v2.21.14.16 has been released and the code suggests that the company is working on bringing image quality settings in-app to enable users to send photos with minimal compression. The setting is currently under development and is not up for beta testing.
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Google Messages Testing Pin Conversations, Star Messages Features: Report
Google Messages is reported to be get two new updates in the future. These features are still under development and have been spotted in the code of the latest update via Google Play store. Check out all the details here.
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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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WhatsApp's Primary Controls Feature Will Let Parents Set Up Limited Secondary Accounts for Children: Report
WhatsApp is refining its parental controls feature, with new details emerging from recent Android beta builds. According to WABetaInfo, the company is working on secondary accounts for minors that limit interactions to saved contacts and restrict access to features like channels and Chat Lock. Parents will reportedly link accounts using a QR code a...
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Google Is Reportedly Adding More Verification Layers in Play Store to Curb Sideloading Apps
Google is reportedly adding a new verification step in the Play Store to discourage sideloading on Android. Code references suggest users may need an internet connection to verify an app’s developer, with warnings about risks from unverified sources. While installation without verification will remain possible, the process is expected to become m...
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Google Drive for Android Reportedly Developing Privacy Screen Feature for Enhanced Security
Google Drive is developing a new feature for Android devices that is speculated to add a layer of security while accessing the app, according to a report. It is said to have been discovered during an APK teardown of the app on the Android platform. The feature, called Privacy Screen, has been available on the iOS version of the cloud storage app si...
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Android 16 Will Reportedly Automatically Hide Sensitive Lock Screen Notifications
Android 16 was released in developer preview on Wednesday. A dive into the Android 16 Developer Preview 1 has revealed that it might bring a new feature which automatically hides sensitive notifications, such as OTPs and two-factor authentication codes, from the smartphone’s lock screen, according to a report. With this step, it may reportedly be...
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Google Reportedly Working on Redesigned Play Store Listings With Fixed Header, Install Button
Google Play Store layout will reportedly be updated to simplify app installations on Android. The current design requires users to scroll to the top of an app's listing to install it. Recent Google Play store app code suggest that the company may redesign app listing headers, making the install button accessible even when browsing through longer ap...
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Microsoft Finds Major Security Flaw ‘Dirty Stream’ in Android Apps Totalling Billions of Downloads
Microsoft discovered a major security vulnerability in multiple Android apps last week that could be exploited to gain unauthorised access to apps and sensitive data on the device. Interestingly, this security flaw does not come from the system codes, but an improper usage of a particular system by developers that can lead to loopholes that are pro...
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Android 15 Feature to Prevent Users From Sharing Sensitive Details While Screen Sharing in Development: Report
Android 15 Beta 1.1 contains code for a feature that will protect users' personal data from being revealed when they are sharing their screen. Google's upcoming Android OS update will reportedly protect users from hackers and malicious apps that collect personal information during a screen sharing session.
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Google Rebrands Studio Bot as Gemini in Android Studio, Upgrades It to Gemini 1.0 Pro
Google, as a part of its drive to unify all of its artificial intelligence (AI) offerings under a singular umbrella, renamed its experimental AI tool Studio Bot to Gemini in Android Studio on Monday. The AI chatbot was first unveiled last year as a tool for Android app developers to help in coding and answering queries relating to Android libraries...
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WhatsApp Reportedly Testing New Message Text Formatting Tools in Beta: All Details
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new text formatting tool for messages. The development has been spotted in the latest WhatsApp for Desktop beta and includes three new tools. The feature, when released, could be useful for software developers, programmers, and other people who use code snippets.
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WhatsApp Lets Beta Testers Log on to WhatsApp Web Using Phone Number, Developing New Chat Filters Feature
WhatsApp is now allowing beta testers on Android to log on to WhatsApp Web using their phone number, instead of scanning a QR code with their smartphone. The Meta-owned messaging service is also working on filters designed to improved chat management on a recent beta version of WhatsApp for Android.
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How Raji: An Ancient Epic Was Ported to Mobile: In Conversation With Nodding Heads Games
Gadgets360 spoke to Nodding Heads Games, developer of Raji: an Ancient Epic, which was recently released on Android and iOS devices via Netflix Games. All versions of the game were built on Unreal Engine 4, and the team took the Nintendo Switch version and optimised it for mobile. This involved reworking the geometry detail to reduce GPU load and r...
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WhatsApp Spotted Developing New Interface With Ability to Share Profile Links for Business Users
WhatsApp has been spotted working on a new interface for business accounts that appears to allow them to share a short link with customers. It would replace the existing QR code sharing option.
-
WhatsApp Testing Image Quality Settings to Help Users Send Photos Without Compressing Much
WhatsApp for Android beta v2.21.14.16 has been released and the code suggests that the company is working on bringing image quality settings in-app to enable users to send photos with minimal compression. The setting is currently under development and is not up for beta testing.
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Google Messages Testing Pin Conversations, Star Messages Features: Report
Google Messages is reported to be get two new updates in the future. These features are still under development and have been spotted in the code of the latest update via Google Play store. Check out all the details here.
