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WhatsApp Username Feature Reportedly Rolling Out to Some Users on iOS, Android
WhatsApp has started rolling out the usernames feature, allowing users to create unique usernames, according to a report. This is said to be a privacy and security measure, which will let users share their usernames instead of phone numbers with others. The feature is reportedly live on WhatsApp for Android and iOS apps. The instant messaging platf...
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Carl Pei Says ‘Apps Are Going to Disappear’ as Smartphones Become More Agentic
Nothing CEO Carl Pei predicted that in the future, apps on smartphones will be replaced by artificial intelligence (AI) agents. Speaking at South by Southwest (SXSW), the executive suggested that the current app-centric model is “boring” and largely unchanged for 20 years. He highlighted that using a smartphone to complete a task today feels li...
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Nothing‘s Essential Apps Builder Now in Beta; Lets Users Vibe Code Personalised Apps
Nothing has begun rolling out the beta version of its Essential Apps Builder in batches to Nothing Phone 3 users, the UK-based smartphone maker announced on Tuesday via a community post. The tech firm first launched the app builder, which allows users to generate apps and widgets using natural language or vibe coding, in September 2025. Earlier, th...
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Govt Calls Demand for Smartphone OS Source Code Fake, Says Consulting Stakeholders
India has pushed back against a Reuters report that claimed the government was considering strict new smartphone security rules, including source code sharing. PIB Fact Check called the report fake, while Reuters has stood by its story. With no official notification or supporting documents released, the status of the reported proposals remains uncl...
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Nothing Launches Essential AI Suite for Creating Personalised Apps; First Step Towards AI-Native OS, Says Carl Pei
Nothing has announced Essential, it's vibe coding suite aimed at AI-centric devices. It allows users to generate their own Essential apps using natural language commands. These can be shared on Playground, a new community-driven hub. The existing Essential Space app has also been further enhanced with the introduction of Essential Memory.
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Google Phone App Updated With Support for Custom 'Profile Cards' With Images, Video
Google Phone app will now allow Android users to create custom calling cards for specific contacts. The company will let users add images, add effects, edit text, and background colour to their preference. The feature resembles Apple’s contact cards feature, which lets users add an image or background colour to a specific contact’s number. Whil...
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How to Check Train Live Running Status Online Using Different Methods
Trains are one of the most important modes of transport in India, allowing you to cover vast distances conveniently and on a budget. However, it can be a chaotic experience too, especially during instances when trains are running late. We have created this detailed guide to break down the various methods you can use to check the train's live runnin...
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Google Photos for Android Adds Option to Flip Images; Dark Mode for Desktop Reportedly Rolled Out
Google Photos for Android is rolling out a new functionality which lets users create mirror images, the company announced on Wednesday. It is added to the in-built editor and enables image flipping natively. The feature is speculated to prove useful especially when taking selfies with the Android phone’s front-facing camera where the text is usua...
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Hackers Bypass Apple's Checks to Deliver Malicious Keyboards Used to Spy on Users: Report
iPhone can reportedly be targeted by third-party keyboards created by hackers to bypass Apple's stringent security checks and spy on user activity. These third-party keyboards are installed via Apple's TestFlight platform to discreetly spy on a user and collect their sent messages, passwords, browsing history, bank credentials, and any other text e...
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WhatsApp Introduces Support for Passkeys on Android, Enables Face or Fingerprint-Based Logins
WhatsApp passkey support is now available on Android bringing support for logging back in to an account using biometric authentication. Users on Android smartphones will now be able to use their phone's built-in face or fingerprint recognition feature to log back in to their account with a passkey that can be securely synced across their devices.
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WhatsApp Username Feature Reportedly Rolling Out to Some Users on iOS, Android
WhatsApp has started rolling out the usernames feature, allowing users to create unique usernames, according to a report. This is said to be a privacy and security measure, which will let users share their usernames instead of phone numbers with others. The feature is reportedly live on WhatsApp for Android and iOS apps. The instant messaging platf...
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Carl Pei Says ‘Apps Are Going to Disappear’ as Smartphones Become More Agentic
Nothing CEO Carl Pei predicted that in the future, apps on smartphones will be replaced by artificial intelligence (AI) agents. Speaking at South by Southwest (SXSW), the executive suggested that the current app-centric model is “boring” and largely unchanged for 20 years. He highlighted that using a smartphone to complete a task today feels li...
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Nothing‘s Essential Apps Builder Now in Beta; Lets Users Vibe Code Personalised Apps
Nothing has begun rolling out the beta version of its Essential Apps Builder in batches to Nothing Phone 3 users, the UK-based smartphone maker announced on Tuesday via a community post. The tech firm first launched the app builder, which allows users to generate apps and widgets using natural language or vibe coding, in September 2025. Earlier, th...
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Govt Calls Demand for Smartphone OS Source Code Fake, Says Consulting Stakeholders
India has pushed back against a Reuters report that claimed the government was considering strict new smartphone security rules, including source code sharing. PIB Fact Check called the report fake, while Reuters has stood by its story. With no official notification or supporting documents released, the status of the reported proposals remains uncl...
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Nothing Launches Essential AI Suite for Creating Personalised Apps; First Step Towards AI-Native OS, Says Carl Pei
Nothing has announced Essential, it's vibe coding suite aimed at AI-centric devices. It allows users to generate their own Essential apps using natural language commands. These can be shared on Playground, a new community-driven hub. The existing Essential Space app has also been further enhanced with the introduction of Essential Memory.
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Google Phone App Updated With Support for Custom 'Profile Cards' With Images, Video
Google Phone app will now allow Android users to create custom calling cards for specific contacts. The company will let users add images, add effects, edit text, and background colour to their preference. The feature resembles Apple’s contact cards feature, which lets users add an image or background colour to a specific contact’s number. Whil...
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How to Check Train Live Running Status Online Using Different Methods
Trains are one of the most important modes of transport in India, allowing you to cover vast distances conveniently and on a budget. However, it can be a chaotic experience too, especially during instances when trains are running late. We have created this detailed guide to break down the various methods you can use to check the train's live runnin...
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Google Photos for Android Adds Option to Flip Images; Dark Mode for Desktop Reportedly Rolled Out
Google Photos for Android is rolling out a new functionality which lets users create mirror images, the company announced on Wednesday. It is added to the in-built editor and enables image flipping natively. The feature is speculated to prove useful especially when taking selfies with the Android phone’s front-facing camera where the text is usua...
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Hackers Bypass Apple's Checks to Deliver Malicious Keyboards Used to Spy on Users: Report
iPhone can reportedly be targeted by third-party keyboards created by hackers to bypass Apple's stringent security checks and spy on user activity. These third-party keyboards are installed via Apple's TestFlight platform to discreetly spy on a user and collect their sent messages, passwords, browsing history, bank credentials, and any other text e...
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WhatsApp Introduces Support for Passkeys on Android, Enables Face or Fingerprint-Based Logins
WhatsApp passkey support is now available on Android bringing support for logging back in to an account using biometric authentication. Users on Android smartphones will now be able to use their phone's built-in face or fingerprint recognition feature to log back in to their account with a passkey that can be securely synced across their devices.
