Android Users

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  Google AI Edge Gallery App That Can Run AI Models Locally Released on Android

  Google AI Edge Gallery, a new app for Android that allows users to experience running artificial intelligence (AI) models locally on a device, was released on Sunday. The Mountain View-based tech giant says the experimental app can find, download, and run large language models (LLMs) entirely on-device without requiring an Internet connection.

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  Smuggled North Korean Phone Reveals Extreme Censorship, Surveillance: "Screenshot Every 5 Min"

  These devices are embedded with tools that aim to enforce the state's ideology, perpetuate the hate campaign against neighbouring South Korea.

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  Microsoft’s Copilot for Gaming AI Chatbot Now in Public Testing on Xbox Mobile Apps

  Microsoft began public testing of its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot for Xbox gamers, Copilot for Gaming, on Wednesday. It is currently available in the beta version of the Xbox app for mobile on iOS and Android devices. The Redmond-based tech giant said that the AI chatbot can answer queries about games, provide tips to beat a level in a gam...

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  iOS 19 to Reportedly Enable Easy eSIM Transfers from iPhone to Android

  With WWDC 2025 on the horizon, rumours about the expected announcements are gaining momentum. A report now suggests that iOS 19, Apple’s upcoming operating system (OS) update for the iPhone, will include support for a new functionality which makes transferring a eSIM from an iPhone to an Android smartphone a quicker process. The feature was repor...

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  Google Play Integrity API Updates to Impact Advanced Users With Rooted Devices, Custom ROMs: Report

  Google's updated Play Integrity API will significantly restrict access for rooted or custom ROM users. The report indicates the API, used by developers to ensure app security, now uses hardware-backed signals for integrity checks. This change makes it much harder for uncertified Android versions to bypass Google's verification, consequently limitin...

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  Motorola Edge 2025 With MediaTek Dimensity 7400 SoC, New AI Key Launched: Price, Specifications

  Motorola Edge 2025 was launched in the US on Tuesday. The latest Edge series phone by the Lenovo-owned brand runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 SoC. The Edge 2025 has a triple rear camera setup, led by a 50-megapixel main sensor. The handset also comes with a new AI Key, which lets users quickly access the Moto AI-powered features. It is backed by...

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  WhatsApp Reportedly Developing Unified Chat Media Hub Feature for Web Client

  WhatsApp is reportedly developing a unified media browser for WhatsApp Web, aiming to simplify viewing and managing sent and received media. This feature, currently in development, will offer WhatsApp Web users a centralised location for all media, similar to the existing functionality on WhatsApp for Android and iOS.

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  Samsung Galaxy A56 5G Users Report Bootloop Issues After Latest One UI 7 Update

  Samsung recently released a software update for the Galaxy A56 5G which brought quick access to Gemini — Google artificial intelligence (AI) assistant — via the side button. While this functionality was aimed at enhancing productivity, it is said to have left many devices unable to be used at all. Samsung Galaxy A56 5G users have reported bootl...

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  Honor 400 Series to Get Six Years of Android Updates, AI Features Powered by Google’s Veo 2

  Honor 400 series is scheduled to be launched in the European markets today (May 22) comprising Honor 400 and Honor 400 Pro models. Ahead of its anticipated debut, Honor has announced that both smartphones will be introduced with six years of Android updates. As part of its long-standing collaboration with Google, the company will offer artificial i...

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  Google NotebookLM App for Android and iOS Launched, Comes With Audio Overviews Feature

  Google launched the standalone app for NotebookLM on both Android and iOS on Monday. Earlier this month, the Mountain View-based tech giant listed the app on both Google Play and the App Store and allowed users to pre-register for it. Nearly three weeks later, the app is now available on both operating systems and carries several of the core featur...

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  Microsoft's Phone Link Panel Arrives on Start Menu With Support for Android Devices: Report

  Microsoft is said to be rolling out a new feature for Phone Link on Windows which lets users have a quick glance at their messages, calls, and more from the Start Menu itself. Although the feature was officially announced in the first week of May, users are now reportedly receiving it with the latest Windows 11 update. It adds a dedicated panel for...

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  Android Desktop Mode to Reportedly Debut With Android 17 on Pixel; May Offer Multitasking Capabilities

  Google has been rumoured to be developing a new dedicated first-party desktop mode for Android phones and tablets for years now, and it may be closer to launch than ever before. As per a new leak, the feature, dubbed Android Desktop Mode, was previously expected to arrive with Android 16 this year but may now see its release with Android 17. It is ...

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  Nothing Phone 2 Update Brings Privacy Space, Stability Improvements and Latest Security Patch

  Nothing on Friday commenced the rollout of a new OS update for its flagship smartphone, the Nothing Phone 2. It is said to bring new features along with performance and stability improvements. One of the standout additions is a Privacy Space feature which acts like a digital safe and allows users to secure sensitive apps and data. Nothing has also ...

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  Samsung Galaxy S25 Series May Gain Galaxy S25 Edge’s LOG Video Recording for Front Camera

  Samsung is said to be in the process of bringing a camera feature, which it debuted with the new Galaxy S25 Edge, to the entire flagship Galaxy S25 lineup. According to a tipster, it may enable support for capturing LOG (logarithmic footage) videos via the front-facing selfie camera across the entire series.

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  Android 16 Beta 4.1 With Fixes for 4K Video Recording, Battery Drain Issues Rolling Out for Pixel

  Google on Wednesday rolled out the Android 16 Beta 4.1 to developers and testers. Initially available on Pixel devices, it arrives as the latest testing version of Google’s operating system with fixes for several bugs that have impacted users in previous versions. This includes rectifications for issues related to 4K video recording, haptics, wea...