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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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  Samsung’s Bixby on OneUI 8.5 Said to Be Powered by DeepSeek, Perplexity AI Features

  Bixby, on an unspecified beta version of the upcoming Android 16-based OneUI 8.5 update, was spotted using Perplexity's capabilities to answer complex queries. Now, an X user claims that Samsung could also integrate DeepSeek's generative AI features to power Bixby Live on OneUI 8.5, along with Perplexity. Samsung is reportedly making the move to co...

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  Google Play Store Could Soon Let Users Try Out Paid Games Before Purchasing Them: Report

  The Google Play Store could soon launch a new "Try before you buy" feature. The feature could allow users to try out paid games for free before making a purchase. Once the trial period ends, users can purchase the games, and they will be able to carry over the progress made during the trial. Trials are expected to be limited to one trial per game l...

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  Perplexity Assistant on Samsung Galaxy S26 Series May Reportedly Support ‘Hey Plex’ Hotword

  In recent weeks, the rumour mill has suggested that Samsung is preparing a major shift in its artificial intelligence (AI) strategy as it looks to onboard Perplexity as an AI assistant on Galaxy phones. According to a recent report, the South Korean tech conglomerate is testing a new hotword for invoking the AI assistant on future Galaxy phones, si...

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  Google’s NotebookLM to Reportedly Add a Lecture Mode to Audio Overviews; Teases New British Accent

  Google’s NotebookLM could soon get two new upgrades to its popular Audio Overviews feature. As per the report, the tool could get a new Lecture mode, which is designed to help users gain a thorough understanding of a topic. The new mode is said to be added to the existing four modes and will become the longest audio-generating feature of Audio Ov...

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  Top AI announcements from 2025: Nano Banana, Sora, Perplexity’s AI Browser and More

  The year 2025 delivered some of the most talked-about launches in consumer AI. Google’s Nano Banana and Sora from OpenAI made image and video generation mainstream, while Perplexity’s Comet browser showed a new direction for AI-powered search. Chatbots such as Gemini and ChatGPT defined the conversation around creativity, reasoning and what “...

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  Google One, Gemini Annual Plan Prices Slashed By Half for Limited Period: Details

  Google is offering a limited-time 50 percent discount on the annual Google AI Pro plan for eligible new subscribers in select regions, cutting the first-year price in half. The deal runs until January 15 and includes access to premium features like Gemini 3 Pro, Nano Banana Pro, Deep Research, and 2 TB of cloud storage. A similar 50 percent cut is ...

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  Google Brings SynthID-Powered Deepfake AI Video Detection Tool to Gemini App

  Google has added a new video verification tool to Gemini that helps users check whether a clip was created or edited using Google’s AI models. Users can upload a video and ask Gemini to analyse it for SynthID watermarks. The feature follows a similar image tool launched last month and aims to make it easier to spot AI-generated or edited videos.

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  OpenAI Releases Upgraded ChatGPT Images, Takes on Google’s Nano Banana Pro

  OpenAI has rolled out a revamped ChatGPT Images experience, powered by a new GPT Image 1.5 model. The upgrade brings faster image generation, better instruction-following and more precise edits, with OpenAI claiming speeds up to four times faster. A new dedicated Images space also makes it easier to create and refine visuals, and the feature is ava...

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  SBI YONO 2.0 Launch: State Bank of India Reportedly Targets 20 Crore Users, Plans to Hire 6,500 Staff

  SBI YONO 2.0 was launched in India on Monday by the State Bank of India (SBI). The new platform integrates the financial institution's mobile banking app and its internet banking portal into a single backend architecture, allowing it to share resources while offering seamless switching between the two. Additionally, it also has enhanced security fe...

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  Google Photos Rolls Out Redesigned Highlight Templates, Redesigned Video Editor for Android and iOS

  Google Photos is receiving several new features for creating and editing videos, the company announced on Tuesday. Among the myriad of changes is a new functionality that allows users to create a highlight reel featuring multiple photos and video clips in the Photos app. The tech giant is also rolling out a redesigned video editor for both Android ...

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  Google Could Soon Release Nano Banana 2 Flash AI Model: Report

  Google is reportedly preparing to launch Nano Banana 2 Flash, a new version of its fast, low-cost image generation model. Code references found in the Gemini app suggest the model is nearing rollout, with tipsters claiming early access. Like its predecessor, it is expected to prioritise speed over fine detail and may reach free-tier users. Early sa...

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  NotebookLM App Gets an In-Built Camera, Lets Users Upload Images as a Source

  Google’s NotebookLM app now includes a built-in camera on Android and iOS, letting users capture photos of handwritten notes, whiteboards or printed documents and add them as sources. Users can also upload images directly from their gallery. The update expands input options beyond text, PDFs and audio, making it easier to digitise analogue materi...

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  Google Expands In-Call Scam Protection for Banking Apps: Here's How It Works on Android

  Google has expanded its in-call scam protection feature. The company announced the feature in the US in association with JPMorgan Chase and Cash App. This feature shows alerts to users if they are on a call with an unknown number while screen sharing and using a financial app. The system warns about potential scams. Users will get options to end th...

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  Google Pixel Phones Get AI Notification Summaries, New Parental Controls With Android 16 QPR2 Update

  Google has released its latest Android 16 update, which brings various new features to Pixel phones. The new Android 16 QPR2 update will allow users to customise the shape of app icons on their home screen, choosing one of the five options. Moreover, the update introduces AI-generated notification summaries, which enable users to read text messages...