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Android 17 Beta 3 Update to Bring Notification Rules With Granular Control for Apps, Contacts: Report
Google is said to be working on a new way to further refine notifications on Android. According to a report, references to a feature dubbed Notification Rules were spotted in Android 17 Beta 3. The system will reportedly provide users with more granular control over notifications from apps and individual contacts, moving beyond existing app-level c...
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iOS 26.5 Beta 1 Rolls Out With Ads in Apple Maps, RCS Message Encryption Toggle
Apple has started rolling out the iOS 26.5 beta 1 update for developers, allowing them to test the new firmware version, provide feedback, and report bugs and other issues before it is rolled out to a wider user base. The update reportedly introduces a new "Suggested Places" section in Apple Maps, which is said to provide recommendations to users f...
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Instagram’s Edits App Updated With Font Inspired By Dhurandhar: The Revenge; Developer Spots Offline Viewing Feature
Instagram has announced the launch of the new Dhurandhar: The Revenge-inspired custom font style for the Edits app. This will allow users to create Reels with the new text font, imitating the newly released Aditya Dhar-directed and Ranveer Singh-starrer film. Capitalising on the movie’s popularity in the country, which has collected more than Rs....
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Google Is Reportedly Working on Adding 3D Avatars to Gemini
Google is reportedly working on a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that will let users create a 3D avatar of themselves for faster content generation. As per the report, the feature is currently under development and is not available to users, including those who have signed up for beta testing.
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OnePlus Could Be Working on Android Handheld Console With Focus on FPS Touch Controls
OnePlus may be developing an Android-based handheld gaming console, according to leaks. The device is expected to take a touchscreen-first approach, focusing on multi-finger input, responsiveness, and performance optimisation for FPS titles like PUBG Mobile and Delta Force. It may feature flagship-level tuning and high refresh rate support. An unof...
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Amazon Said to Be Working on New Smartphone Equipped With Alexa Assistant and AI Features
Amazon is said to be working on a new phone inspired by the Light Phone. The “Transformer" project is reportedly led by the devices and services unit and is said to be part of Jeff Bezos ' long-standing visions. The phone is seen as a potential mobile personalisation device that can sync with the home voice assistant Alexa. It could come with int...
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How to Bypass Android's 24-Hour Delay and Install Third-Party Apps on Your Phone
Google has revamped the security policies on Android, with regard to apps that are downloaded through sources other than the Google Play Store. Among the major changes to ensure security is the implementation of a 24-hour waiting period to sideload apps from developers who are not verified. The company claims this measure aims to curb scams and mal...
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Google Announces New Sideloading Rules for Android With Developer Verification, Security Delay
Google on Thursday announced its new sideloading flow for Android devices, aimed at curbing malware across its ecosystem. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, the changes include stricter controls on app sideloading, requiring developers to verify their identity before distributing apps outside the Play Store. In addition, Google is adding an...
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WhatsApp Beta Update Reportedly Adds Noise Cancellation for Video, Voice Calls on Android
WhatsApp is said to be testing a new feature aimed at improving call quality on its platform. As per a feature tracker, the Meta-owned instant messaging app is developing a built-in noise cancellation system for voice and video calls. The feature was spotted in a recent WhatsApp beta for Android update and is expected to reduce background noise dur...
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Xiaomi 17T Launch Seems Imminent as Phone Reportedly Bags Singapore's IMDA Certification
Xiaomi 17 series is expected to be launched soon in select global markets as the China-based tech giant’s fourth model in its flagship lineup. The handset has reportedly been certified by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) in Singapore. The handset is said to have been listed on the Singaporean regulator’s database with the 2602DPT...
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Android 17 Beta 3 Update to Bring Notification Rules With Granular Control for Apps, Contacts: Report
Google is said to be working on a new way to further refine notifications on Android. According to a report, references to a feature dubbed Notification Rules were spotted in Android 17 Beta 3. The system will reportedly provide users with more granular control over notifications from apps and individual contacts, moving beyond existing app-level c...
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iOS 26.5 Beta 1 Rolls Out With Ads in Apple Maps, RCS Message Encryption Toggle
Apple has started rolling out the iOS 26.5 beta 1 update for developers, allowing them to test the new firmware version, provide feedback, and report bugs and other issues before it is rolled out to a wider user base. The update reportedly introduces a new "Suggested Places" section in Apple Maps, which is said to provide recommendations to users f...
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Instagram’s Edits App Updated With Font Inspired By Dhurandhar: The Revenge; Developer Spots Offline Viewing Feature
Instagram has announced the launch of the new Dhurandhar: The Revenge-inspired custom font style for the Edits app. This will allow users to create Reels with the new text font, imitating the newly released Aditya Dhar-directed and Ranveer Singh-starrer film. Capitalising on the movie’s popularity in the country, which has collected more than Rs....
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Google Is Reportedly Working on Adding 3D Avatars to Gemini
Google is reportedly working on a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that will let users create a 3D avatar of themselves for faster content generation. As per the report, the feature is currently under development and is not available to users, including those who have signed up for beta testing.
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OnePlus Could Be Working on Android Handheld Console With Focus on FPS Touch Controls
OnePlus may be developing an Android-based handheld gaming console, according to leaks. The device is expected to take a touchscreen-first approach, focusing on multi-finger input, responsiveness, and performance optimisation for FPS titles like PUBG Mobile and Delta Force. It may feature flagship-level tuning and high refresh rate support. An unof...
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Amazon Said to Be Working on New Smartphone Equipped With Alexa Assistant and AI Features
Amazon is said to be working on a new phone inspired by the Light Phone. The “Transformer" project is reportedly led by the devices and services unit and is said to be part of Jeff Bezos ' long-standing visions. The phone is seen as a potential mobile personalisation device that can sync with the home voice assistant Alexa. It could come with int...
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How to Bypass Android's 24-Hour Delay and Install Third-Party Apps on Your Phone
Google has revamped the security policies on Android, with regard to apps that are downloaded through sources other than the Google Play Store. Among the major changes to ensure security is the implementation of a 24-hour waiting period to sideload apps from developers who are not verified. The company claims this measure aims to curb scams and mal...
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Google Announces New Sideloading Rules for Android With Developer Verification, Security Delay
Google on Thursday announced its new sideloading flow for Android devices, aimed at curbing malware across its ecosystem. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, the changes include stricter controls on app sideloading, requiring developers to verify their identity before distributing apps outside the Play Store. In addition, Google is adding an...
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WhatsApp Beta Update Reportedly Adds Noise Cancellation for Video, Voice Calls on Android
WhatsApp is said to be testing a new feature aimed at improving call quality on its platform. As per a feature tracker, the Meta-owned instant messaging app is developing a built-in noise cancellation system for voice and video calls. The feature was spotted in a recent WhatsApp beta for Android update and is expected to reduce background noise dur...
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Xiaomi 17T Launch Seems Imminent as Phone Reportedly Bags Singapore's IMDA Certification
Xiaomi 17 series is expected to be launched soon in select global markets as the China-based tech giant’s fourth model in its flagship lineup. The handset has reportedly been certified by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) in Singapore. The handset is said to have been listed on the Singaporean regulator’s database with the 2602DPT...
