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Google Pixel 9 Series May Reportedly Get AirDrop Support in Quick Share for File Transfers
The Google Pixel 9 series could soon benefit from compatibility with Apple’s AirDrop feature, according to a report. In November, the Mountain View-based tech giant announced that Android users could now share files securely and wirelessly with iPhone owners, and vice versa, using both Quick Share and AirDrop. This functionality, however, was lim...
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Apple-Google Reportedly Collaborate to Make Switching Between Android and iPhone Easier
Tech behemoths Apple and Google are said to have joined hands to develop a functionality that could make the process of switching between Android and iPhone easier. According to a report, the in-development feature was sighted in the latest Android Canary build, released today (December 9). While it isn’t available to the public yet, it is believ...
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Google Pixel 10 and iPhone Users Can Now Share Files Using Quick Share and AirDrop: How to Use
Google on Thursday announced one of the biggest steps towards enabling cross-platform sharing between Android and iOS devices. Pixel 10 series users can use Quick Share to send files to an iPhone, iPad, or macOS device. The new functionality, however, is currently limited to the Pixel 10 series. Here’s how to do so.
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iPhone 17 Pro Withstands Typhoon In Philippines, Works After 3 Days Buried In Mud
After cleaning it off and plugging it in, the phone reportedly powered on instantly with no visible damage or performance issues.
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How to Connect Phone With Smart TV: A Step-by-Step Guide
Pairing your smartphone to your smart TV enables a larger screen viewing experience. It enables quickly share content with family or friends without passing your phone around. To connect your phone to a smart TV, you can choose between wireless and wired methods, depending on your device and preference. Here is a step-by-step guide.
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OriginOS 6 Teaser Hints at Resemblance to iOS 26; Company Reveals AI Features on Vivo X300 Series
Vivo’s OriginOS 6 teaser on Weibo showcases a major UI overhaul for its Android 16-based system, featuring an animated lockscreen clock, translucent numbers, smoother app animations, stacked notifications, and landscape pop-up windows. The update also introduces AI-powered tools like Live Photo AI Erase. Upcoming Vivo X300 series phones will incl...
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Apple's iOS 26 RC Update Adds Icon Tinting Feature to Match Your iPhone or MagSafe Case
In iOS 26, Apple has introduced a new icon tinting feature that adds a layer of customisation to the Home Screen. This feature seems to let users set an icon tint colour that matches their iPhone case or the iPhone. This new customisation feature is unlikely to function with third-party cases.
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Apple’s Crossbody Strap Accessory for iPhone 17 Cases Leaked; May Use Magnetic Mechanism for Versatility
The iPhone 17 series is set to be launched at Apple’s “Awe Dropping” event on September 9. Alongside its latest smartphones, the Cupertino-based tech giant is also rumoured to introduce new TechWoven cases as a new accessory. However, it may not be the only one that is announced. As per a tipster, Apple is developing a new Crossbody Strap acc...
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Truecaller to Discontinue Call Recording Feature on iPhones from September 30
Truecaller will soon stop offering the call recording functionality on iPhone. The Swedish caller ID app re-introduced this ability on both Android and iOS platforms almost two years ago, following the prior discontinuation after Google cracked down on APIs designed for accessibility features related to voice calls. Instead, Truecaller will focus o...
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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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iOS 18.5 Release Candidate Rolls Out to Beta Testers With Satellite Connectivity on iPhone 13
iOS 18.5 is expected to roll out to users in the coming days, and Apple has already rolled out the iOS 18.5 release candidate to beta testers. The update will introduce changes to the Apple TV app on third-party devices and add new functionality to the iOS Screen Time feature. iPhone 13 users will gain access to satellite features through supported...
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Android Smartphones Get Auto-Restart Security Feature With Latest Google Play Services Update
Google is rolling out a new Android security feature that automatically restarts smartphones left unlocked for three days to protect user data from unauthorised access. This functionality is also expected to arrive on Android tablets. The move mirrors Apple's 'Inactivity Reboot' feature, launched with iOS 18.1 in October 2024, which reboots unatten...
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Apple's AirPods to Get Live Conversation Translation Feature With iOS 19 Update: Report
Apple's AirPods will reportedly receive a software update that introduces a conversation translation feature. These TWS (truly wireless stereo) headsets will utilise a connected iPhone's processor to enable real-time translation of in-person conversations. While this feature is already available on Google's Pixel Buds with Pixel phones, Apple had e...
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Apple Reportedly Developing Refreshed C1 Modem With mmWave Support for iPhone
A refreshed version of Apple’s C1 modem is said to be in development which adds a key functionality missing from the current model, as per the claims by an industry analyst. Introduced with the debut of the iPhone 16e last month, it is the Cupertino-based technology giant’s first-ever proprietary cellular modem which potentially reduces the com...
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Apple Partners With SpaceX to Offer Starlink Satellite Connectivity on iPhone; Beta Testing Commences
Apple is bringing the Starlink network to iPhone, according to a recent newsletter published by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. It is speculated to work similarly to the Emergency SOS via Satellite feature on iPhone which users get in touch with emergency services when they do not have a cellular network or Wi-Fi connectivity. The Cupertino-based technolo...
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Google Pixel 9 Series May Reportedly Get AirDrop Support in Quick Share for File Transfers
The Google Pixel 9 series could soon benefit from compatibility with Apple’s AirDrop feature, according to a report. In November, the Mountain View-based tech giant announced that Android users could now share files securely and wirelessly with iPhone owners, and vice versa, using both Quick Share and AirDrop. This functionality, however, was lim...
-
Apple-Google Reportedly Collaborate to Make Switching Between Android and iPhone Easier
Tech behemoths Apple and Google are said to have joined hands to develop a functionality that could make the process of switching between Android and iPhone easier. According to a report, the in-development feature was sighted in the latest Android Canary build, released today (December 9). While it isn’t available to the public yet, it is believ...
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Google Pixel 10 and iPhone Users Can Now Share Files Using Quick Share and AirDrop: How to Use
Google on Thursday announced one of the biggest steps towards enabling cross-platform sharing between Android and iOS devices. Pixel 10 series users can use Quick Share to send files to an iPhone, iPad, or macOS device. The new functionality, however, is currently limited to the Pixel 10 series. Here’s how to do so.
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iPhone 17 Pro Withstands Typhoon In Philippines, Works After 3 Days Buried In Mud
After cleaning it off and plugging it in, the phone reportedly powered on instantly with no visible damage or performance issues.
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How to Connect Phone With Smart TV: A Step-by-Step Guide
Pairing your smartphone to your smart TV enables a larger screen viewing experience. It enables quickly share content with family or friends without passing your phone around. To connect your phone to a smart TV, you can choose between wireless and wired methods, depending on your device and preference. Here is a step-by-step guide.
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OriginOS 6 Teaser Hints at Resemblance to iOS 26; Company Reveals AI Features on Vivo X300 Series
Vivo’s OriginOS 6 teaser on Weibo showcases a major UI overhaul for its Android 16-based system, featuring an animated lockscreen clock, translucent numbers, smoother app animations, stacked notifications, and landscape pop-up windows. The update also introduces AI-powered tools like Live Photo AI Erase. Upcoming Vivo X300 series phones will incl...
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Apple's iOS 26 RC Update Adds Icon Tinting Feature to Match Your iPhone or MagSafe Case
In iOS 26, Apple has introduced a new icon tinting feature that adds a layer of customisation to the Home Screen. This feature seems to let users set an icon tint colour that matches their iPhone case or the iPhone. This new customisation feature is unlikely to function with third-party cases.
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Apple’s Crossbody Strap Accessory for iPhone 17 Cases Leaked; May Use Magnetic Mechanism for Versatility
The iPhone 17 series is set to be launched at Apple’s “Awe Dropping” event on September 9. Alongside its latest smartphones, the Cupertino-based tech giant is also rumoured to introduce new TechWoven cases as a new accessory. However, it may not be the only one that is announced. As per a tipster, Apple is developing a new Crossbody Strap acc...
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Truecaller to Discontinue Call Recording Feature on iPhones from September 30
Truecaller will soon stop offering the call recording functionality on iPhone. The Swedish caller ID app re-introduced this ability on both Android and iOS platforms almost two years ago, following the prior discontinuation after Google cracked down on APIs designed for accessibility features related to voice calls. Instead, Truecaller will focus o...
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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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iOS 18.5 Release Candidate Rolls Out to Beta Testers With Satellite Connectivity on iPhone 13
iOS 18.5 is expected to roll out to users in the coming days, and Apple has already rolled out the iOS 18.5 release candidate to beta testers. The update will introduce changes to the Apple TV app on third-party devices and add new functionality to the iOS Screen Time feature. iPhone 13 users will gain access to satellite features through supported...
-
Android Smartphones Get Auto-Restart Security Feature With Latest Google Play Services Update
Google is rolling out a new Android security feature that automatically restarts smartphones left unlocked for three days to protect user data from unauthorised access. This functionality is also expected to arrive on Android tablets. The move mirrors Apple's 'Inactivity Reboot' feature, launched with iOS 18.1 in October 2024, which reboots unatten...
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Apple's AirPods to Get Live Conversation Translation Feature With iOS 19 Update: Report
Apple's AirPods will reportedly receive a software update that introduces a conversation translation feature. These TWS (truly wireless stereo) headsets will utilise a connected iPhone's processor to enable real-time translation of in-person conversations. While this feature is already available on Google's Pixel Buds with Pixel phones, Apple had e...
-
Apple Reportedly Developing Refreshed C1 Modem With mmWave Support for iPhone
A refreshed version of Apple’s C1 modem is said to be in development which adds a key functionality missing from the current model, as per the claims by an industry analyst. Introduced with the debut of the iPhone 16e last month, it is the Cupertino-based technology giant’s first-ever proprietary cellular modem which potentially reduces the com...
-
Apple Partners With SpaceX to Offer Starlink Satellite Connectivity on iPhone; Beta Testing Commences
Apple is bringing the Starlink network to iPhone, according to a recent newsletter published by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. It is speculated to work similarly to the Emergency SOS via Satellite feature on iPhone which users get in touch with emergency services when they do not have a cellular network or Wi-Fi connectivity. The Cupertino-based technolo...
