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Apple Swift Student Challenge to Return in February 2026; Apple Highlights Winning Student Developers' Apps
Apple will start accepting applications for its annual Swift Student Challenge 2026 in February next year. The competition requires participants to showcase their coding skills and creativity through its app playgrounds. The company has also featured three former Swift Student Challenge winners as part of encouraging students to participate in the ...
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B by Lenskart AI Smart Glasses to Be Available to Developers in India; Could Launch By December
Lenskart announced on Thursday that it is planning to launch its next-generation B by Lenskart smartglasses in India by the end of this year. Moreover, the company will soon allow developers in the country to start creating apps for the wearable. Lenskart has also revealed some specifications of the soon-to-be-launched AI smartglasses. B by Lenskar...
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WhatsApp Working on 'Strict Account Settings' Feature to Protect Users From Cyberattacks: Report
WhatsApp is said to be developing a new lockdown-style mode to enhance security for users at risk of targeted cyberattacks, according to feature tracker WABetaInfo. Spotted in the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.33.4 update on the Google Play Store, the feature will reportedly let users apply stricter privacy settings with one toggle. It incl...
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iOS 26.2 Beta 1 Rolled Out to Developers With Enhanced Safety Alerts, Reminder Alarms
Apple's iOS 26.2 beta, released on Tuesday, introduces a new Enhanced Safety Alerts feature, available in the iPhone's Settings app under Notifications. For users in supported regions, tapping this option reveals toggles for Earthquake Alerts and Imminent Threat Alerts. The settings also allow users to share their approximate location with Apple to...
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Google's 'Min Mode' for Always-on Display Mode Spotted in Development on Android 17: Report
Google is reportedly to be working to modify the AOD feature in Android 17. The company could release a new"Min Mode" which could allow third-party apps to display their own persistent, minimalist interfaces directly on the AOD. Google Maps is expected to use this feature first. The 'Min Mode' may allow display of the full-screen application interf...
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WhatsApp Tests Companion App for Apple Watch With Core Messaging Functionality
WhatsApp has reportedly developed a dedicated app for Apple Watch. It is said to be rolling out via the TestFlight beta Programme, with the 25.32.10.71 beta version for iOS. Some early beta testers can avail the feature now. The app allows users to read and reply to messages and react with emojis directly from their wrist, without taking their pai...
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Google Maps Is Reportedly Developing a New Power Saving Mode for Navigation
Google Maps appears to be developing a new mode that will reduce battery usage during navigation. Reference to the feature was reportedly spotted on the APK teardown of Google Maps for Android. Users may also be able to activate the Power Saving mode directly within the Google Maps app. The UI may show a monochrome design in this mode, leaving only...
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Google Brings Major Changes to Play Store Operations in the US After Epic Games Ruling
Starting October 29, Google can no longer restrict the use of alternative payment systems in the US Play Store. Also, the tech giant can not force the developers to use Google Play Billing for payments. The latest update is in line with an injunction resulting from the Epic vs. Google case. Google has listed out the changes being made today on this...
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Apple Plans to Show More Ads in Maps App by Next Year: Report
Apple presently allows software developers to advertise their apps in the search section of the App Store. Now, the company is reportedly planning to integrate ads in its native Maps app, too. The move might get implemented by next year. Apple might allow restaurants and other businesses to pay in exchange for getting featured on the Apple Maps' se...
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Samsung Said to Be Developing 'Prioritise Notifications' Feature for Galaxy Phones With One UI 8.5
Samsung is said to be testing the next iteration dubbed One UI 8.5, following the wider rollout of Android 16-based One UI 8 in recent weeks,. According to a recent report, the South Korean tech conglomerate is developing a new feature to help prioritise certain notifications on Galaxy smartphones. The feature’s description further reveals that t...
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Creator Posts Video Of Innovative Arattai Logo, Zoho Co-Founder Reacts
This creation by Crazy Coconut not only showcases their creative potential but also strongly brings out the spirit of Made in India.
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Gemini Markup Tools Spotted in Development With Ability to Highlight Parts of Images
An APK teardown of the Google app reportedly suggests that Google is developing image markup tools for Gemini. This would allow users to draw on images before entering them to Gemini for more contextual queries. The feature was said to be spotted on the version 16.42.61.sa.arm64 of the Google app. It also said to support the image editing features ...
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Apple Working On iOS Framework That Simplifies One-Time App Data Transfers From iPhone to Android
Apple is developing AppMigrationKit, a beta framework for iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1 or above that enables developers to include app data during migration between Apple and Android devices. It won’t support transfers between iOS or iPadOS, macOS, or visionOS apps. Developers must create app extensions specifying import/export options. During device...
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WhatsApp Channel Quiz Feature Spotted in Development, Could Launch Soon
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a Channel Quiz feature for Android users, which could allow channel admins to enhance engagement. It is said to be available to users as part of a future update. The purported Channel Quiz feature could appear in the Attachment menu in the channel window. It will reportedly allow admins to test the knowledge of oth...
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Gmail Working on Bills, Travel Inbox Labels for Easier Email Organisation: Report
Gmail’s latest build version 2025.10.06.815599742.Release reveals that Google is developing two new automatic labels, namely “Bills” and “Travel.” While not yet active, the labels aim to expand Gmail’s smart categorisation system. Bills may focus on recurring payments like credit card or utility statements, while Travel will group email...
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Apple Swift Student Challenge to Return in February 2026; Apple Highlights Winning Student Developers' Apps
Apple will start accepting applications for its annual Swift Student Challenge 2026 in February next year. The competition requires participants to showcase their coding skills and creativity through its app playgrounds. The company has also featured three former Swift Student Challenge winners as part of encouraging students to participate in the ...
-
B by Lenskart AI Smart Glasses to Be Available to Developers in India; Could Launch By December
Lenskart announced on Thursday that it is planning to launch its next-generation B by Lenskart smartglasses in India by the end of this year. Moreover, the company will soon allow developers in the country to start creating apps for the wearable. Lenskart has also revealed some specifications of the soon-to-be-launched AI smartglasses. B by Lenskar...
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WhatsApp Working on 'Strict Account Settings' Feature to Protect Users From Cyberattacks: Report
WhatsApp is said to be developing a new lockdown-style mode to enhance security for users at risk of targeted cyberattacks, according to feature tracker WABetaInfo. Spotted in the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.33.4 update on the Google Play Store, the feature will reportedly let users apply stricter privacy settings with one toggle. It incl...
-
iOS 26.2 Beta 1 Rolled Out to Developers With Enhanced Safety Alerts, Reminder Alarms
Apple's iOS 26.2 beta, released on Tuesday, introduces a new Enhanced Safety Alerts feature, available in the iPhone's Settings app under Notifications. For users in supported regions, tapping this option reveals toggles for Earthquake Alerts and Imminent Threat Alerts. The settings also allow users to share their approximate location with Apple to...
-
Google's 'Min Mode' for Always-on Display Mode Spotted in Development on Android 17: Report
Google is reportedly to be working to modify the AOD feature in Android 17. The company could release a new"Min Mode" which could allow third-party apps to display their own persistent, minimalist interfaces directly on the AOD. Google Maps is expected to use this feature first. The 'Min Mode' may allow display of the full-screen application interf...
-
WhatsApp Tests Companion App for Apple Watch With Core Messaging Functionality
WhatsApp has reportedly developed a dedicated app for Apple Watch. It is said to be rolling out via the TestFlight beta Programme, with the 25.32.10.71 beta version for iOS. Some early beta testers can avail the feature now. The app allows users to read and reply to messages and react with emojis directly from their wrist, without taking their pai...
-
Google Maps Is Reportedly Developing a New Power Saving Mode for Navigation
Google Maps appears to be developing a new mode that will reduce battery usage during navigation. Reference to the feature was reportedly spotted on the APK teardown of Google Maps for Android. Users may also be able to activate the Power Saving mode directly within the Google Maps app. The UI may show a monochrome design in this mode, leaving only...
-
Google Brings Major Changes to Play Store Operations in the US After Epic Games Ruling
Starting October 29, Google can no longer restrict the use of alternative payment systems in the US Play Store. Also, the tech giant can not force the developers to use Google Play Billing for payments. The latest update is in line with an injunction resulting from the Epic vs. Google case. Google has listed out the changes being made today on this...
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Apple Plans to Show More Ads in Maps App by Next Year: Report
Apple presently allows software developers to advertise their apps in the search section of the App Store. Now, the company is reportedly planning to integrate ads in its native Maps app, too. The move might get implemented by next year. Apple might allow restaurants and other businesses to pay in exchange for getting featured on the Apple Maps' se...
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Samsung Said to Be Developing 'Prioritise Notifications' Feature for Galaxy Phones With One UI 8.5
Samsung is said to be testing the next iteration dubbed One UI 8.5, following the wider rollout of Android 16-based One UI 8 in recent weeks,. According to a recent report, the South Korean tech conglomerate is developing a new feature to help prioritise certain notifications on Galaxy smartphones. The feature’s description further reveals that t...
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Creator Posts Video Of Innovative Arattai Logo, Zoho Co-Founder Reacts
This creation by Crazy Coconut not only showcases their creative potential but also strongly brings out the spirit of Made in India.
-
Gemini Markup Tools Spotted in Development With Ability to Highlight Parts of Images
An APK teardown of the Google app reportedly suggests that Google is developing image markup tools for Gemini. This would allow users to draw on images before entering them to Gemini for more contextual queries. The feature was said to be spotted on the version 16.42.61.sa.arm64 of the Google app. It also said to support the image editing features ...
-
Apple Working On iOS Framework That Simplifies One-Time App Data Transfers From iPhone to Android
Apple is developing AppMigrationKit, a beta framework for iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1 or above that enables developers to include app data during migration between Apple and Android devices. It won’t support transfers between iOS or iPadOS, macOS, or visionOS apps. Developers must create app extensions specifying import/export options. During device...
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WhatsApp Channel Quiz Feature Spotted in Development, Could Launch Soon
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a Channel Quiz feature for Android users, which could allow channel admins to enhance engagement. It is said to be available to users as part of a future update. The purported Channel Quiz feature could appear in the Attachment menu in the channel window. It will reportedly allow admins to test the knowledge of oth...
-
Gmail Working on Bills, Travel Inbox Labels for Easier Email Organisation: Report
Gmail’s latest build version 2025.10.06.815599742.Release reveals that Google is developing two new automatic labels, namely “Bills” and “Travel.” While not yet active, the labels aim to expand Gmail’s smart categorisation system. Bills may focus on recurring payments like credit card or utility statements, while Travel will group email...
