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  Google May Introduce New Samsung DeX-Style Desktop Experience for Phones with Android 16

  Google is said to be developing a new desktop experience for its Pixel phones. As per a report, the latest Android 16 beta update adds a new developer option dubbed “Enable desktop experience features”. It brings the familiar Android taskbar, the three-button navigation access, and other options, when a Pixel running the aforementioned beta is ...

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  Nothing Phone 3a Series Update Adds Privacy Space, Support for 4K Recording on Telephoto Cameras

  Nothing Phone 3a series was launched in India in March. Both the Nothing Phone 3a and the Phone 3a Pro models are promised to get three years of Android updates and six years of security upgrades. The company has released a software update for both phones in the lineup. It introduces the Privacy Space feature and support for 4K video recording...

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  Motorola Adds New Features to Moto AI; Teams Up With Google, Microsoft and Perplexity

  Motorola announced major upgrades for Moto AI, the company’s in-house artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot. Announced on Thursday, the Lenovo-owned brand is adding four new AI features to Moto AI — Next Move, Playlist Studio, Image Studio and Look and Talk. Additionally, the company is also partnering with major AI players such as Google, Meta,...

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  Perplexity AI Said to Be in Talks With Samsung, Motorola for Virtual Assistant Integration Deal

  Perplexity is reportedly exploring partnership options to increase the visibility of its artificial intelligence (AI) assistant. As per the report, the company is in talks with Lenovo-owned Motorola and Samsung to integrate the virtual assistant into their devices. It is said that the partnership with Motorola could be announced soon, while discuss...

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  Samsung Reportedly Delays One UI 7 Rollout for Select Galaxy Phones to May and Later

  Days after Samsung commenced the One UI 7 rollout in South Korea, the global release schedule of the operating system (OS) is said to have been revealed. According to claims on social media, the company may have pushed back the Android 15-based update to May 2025 for several Galaxy devices including the Galaxy S23 series, while the Galaxy Tab S9 se...

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  Gboard Gets New Toolbar and Voice Typing Features on Pixel and Select Other Phones

  Gboard, the virtual keyboard app developed by Google, is bringing new voice typing features for Pixel smartphones and select other devices. Users can now take advantage of voice commands which enable them to add emojis, edit text, turn off the microphone, or send the message. Although Gboard has provided voice typing capabilities for years now, the...

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  Samsung One UI 8 Leaked Build Suggests Early Design Changes; Now Brief May Come to Older Galaxy Phones

  With One UI 7’s rollout commencing globally, Samsung is already said to be working on One UI 8. Although its launch remains some time away, the Android 16-based operating system (OS) has now surfaced in a leak which also showcases its early design and possible features. As per a report, Samsung appears to have made minor visual changes to apps su...

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  OnePlus 12R, OnePlus Nord 4 and Pad 2 Receive Latest OxygenOS 15 Update With March Security Patch in India

  OnePlus is rolling out the latest version of OxygenOS 15 for the OnePlus 12R, OnePlus Nord 4, and the OnePlus Pad 2 in India, the company announced via separate posts on its community forum on Wednesday. It brings more customisation options and improved security measures. It also bundles the March 2025 Android security patch.

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  Nothing Could Introduce Subscription Model for Essential Space Features on Nothing Phone 3a Series: Report

  Nothing Phone 3a and 3a Pro, launched by Carl Pei's UK-based firm, feature an Essential key linked to the Essential Space app. This app provides AI-powered functionalities like Camera Capture, now rolling out. A report hints at the possible introduction of a subscription model for accessing some Essential Space features in the future.

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  WhatsApp Reportedly Working on Support for Motion Photos on Android

  WhatsApp is reportedly developing a feature to support motion photo sharing in chats and channels. This would allow users to share short clips with audio and video captured by certain smartphones when taking photos. Spotted on the latest Android beta, the feature is also expected to enable iPhone users to see them as Live Photos on WhatsApp for iOS...

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  Samsung Game Booster+ App With Controller Key Remapping Reportedly Available in Korea

  Samsung has reportedly launched a new Game Booster+ app for Galaxy phone users which adds more options for gamers. The app is currently available in South Korea, as per reports. It is said to offer controller key remapping, applying GPU settings through the Game Booster, and classify an uncategorised app as a game. The new Game Booster+ app is sai...

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  WhatsApp for Android Could Soon Let Users Turn Off Camera Before Video Calls

  WhatsApp is developing a new functionality which may provide users with more choice when it comes to picking up video calls, according to a new report. The instant message platform is said to be testing a new option which offers the choice of turning off the device’s camera before picking up the video call. The in-development WhatsApp feature was...

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  Nothing Phone 3a Pro’s Essential Key Is Reportedly an AI-Powered Hub for Storing Notes, Screenshots

  Nothing Phone 3a series is scheduled to be launched in India and globally on March 4 comprising two models — Phone 3a and Phone 3a Pro. While the former is a direct successor to the Nothing Phone 2a from March last year, the latter is a new device which is expected to sit above the Phone 3a in the company’s lineup. It is confirmed to come with ...

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  Google’s Phone App for Android Reportedly Rolls Out Filters for Sorting Call History

  Google is rolling out a new functionality in its Phone app which aims to improve the sorting of calls on the handset, according to a report. It is said to introduce various filters for sorting out calls based on their type, from spam to unknown callers. Users will now reportedly see calls sorted into various categories instead of one continuous str...

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  Vivo Partners With Zepto to Offer Quick Doorstep Delivery of Its Phones in India

  Vivo has joined hands with quick commerce service Zepto to offer doorstep delivery of its smartphones. Customers can order select Vivo smartphones on the instant delivery platform now for quick delivery. The handsets are claimed to be delivered in less than 10 minutes of receiving the order. Customers buying Vivo smartphones on the Zepto app or web...