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  iPhone 17 Pro Hands-on Image Points to Redesigned Rectangular Rear Camera Module

  iPhone 17 Pro has been spotted in a hands-on image that showcases the anticipated design of the handset. The picture reveals a new rectangular camera array, hinting at a potential change in design. The rear design of the iPhone 17 Pro bears a resemblance to Google's latest Pixel smartphones.

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  YouTube Reportedly Rolls Out New UI for Video Player; Adds Features to Commemorate 20th Anniversary

  YouTube is said to be rolling out a new user interface (UI) for the video player as part of its 20th anniversary celebrations. As per a report, the existing gradient layer has been removed from the bottom of the screen and is replaced by individual pill-shaped capsules for media controls. Additionally, the platform has announced the rollout of new ...

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  Gboard Gets New Toolbar and Voice Typing Features on Pixel and Select Other Phones

  Gboard, the virtual keyboard app developed by Google, is bringing new voice typing features for Pixel smartphones and select other devices. Users can now take advantage of voice commands which enable them to add emojis, edit text, turn off the microphone, or send the message. Although Gboard has provided voice typing capabilities for years now, the...

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  Google Pixel Watch 4 Leaked Renders Hint at Few Design Changes; Tipped to Offer Wireless Charging Support

  Google Pixel Watch 4 launch could take place later this year, alongside the next-generation Pixel 10 smartphones. A new design leak has given us some hints about what to expect from the new Google wearable. The alleged renders show the complete design of the Pixel Watch 4 with a round, familiar design.

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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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  Google's March Pixel Drop Brings Gemini Live Upgrades, Scam Detection in Messages and More

  Google on Tuesday rolled out the March Pixel Drop for compatible Pixel devices. As per the company, it is the first Pixel Drop of the year which introduces several new features. Gemini Live, the conversational artificial intelligence (AI) tool can now be spoken to in a combination of 45 languages. Further, there’s a new Suggestions feature in the...

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  Google Pixel 10 Series Said to Arrive With New 'Pixel Sense' Contextual Assistant

  Google Pixel 10 series will debut later this year with a new contextual AI assistant called Pixel Sense, according to a report. This Pixel Sense assistant reportedly uses on-device processing and works with other Google applications for more relevant user information.

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  iPhone 17e Could Launch Around the Same Time as the iPhone 16e Next Year

  Apple announced the iPhone 16e earlier this month as the newest member of its iPhone 16 family. The latest iPhone with Apple's first cellular modem and A18 chip went on sale in India today, but details about the iPhone 17e have already started circulating online. A new leak reveals the possible launch timeline of the Phone 16e successor.

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  Google Rolling Out Video Transcripts Feature for Google Drive, to Let Users View and Search Captions

  Google is adding a new feature to Google Drive that will make it easier for users to navigate through videos. Dubbed video transcripts, this is an upgrade to the company's automatic captions feature from last year. The Mountain View-based tech giant highlighted that users can now view and search transcripts in videos. This will make it easier to lo...

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  Snapdragon 8 Elite-Powered Smartphones Will Now Receive 8 Years of OS and Security Updates

  Google on Monday announced a collaboration with Qualcomm to offer extended operating system (OS) and security updates on Android smartphones powered by its latest flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. This means original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) will now be able to offer their customers with support for up to eight years. In addition to the flags...

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  Google Chrome for iOS Is Getting a ‘Search Screen with Google Lens’ Feature

  Google Chrome and the Google app for iOS are getting a new visual lookup feature. Announced on Wednesday, the new feature uses Google Lens to let users run visual queries on whatever is visible on the screen. The new search feature works similarly to Circle to Search which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to let users perform several actions such ...

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  Google TV Streamer (4K) to Reportedly Get a New Remote With Backlit Controls Soon

  Google TV Streamer (4K) could soon benefit from a new accessory which may improve its operation in low-light scenarios, as per a report. The streaming device, launched in August last year, is the latest flagship addition to the Mountain View-based technology company’s lineup of smart home entertainment solutions. While it features a redesigned se...

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  Google May Bring Adaptive Charging Feature to Pixel Watch Lineup Soon

  Google's Pixel phones offer an adaptive charging feature for optimising battery life and preventing overcharging. This technology slows down the phone’s charging speed overnight to prolong the battery lifespan. Now, Google seems to be preparing to bring this battery protection feature to the Pixel Watch lineup. Reference to this feature was repor...

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  Alphabet Faces Scrutiny on AI Spending as Google Cloud Growth Slows

  Alphabet faces new scrutiny on its capital expenditure after Chinese startup DeepSeek last month launched low-cost AI models that threaten to push the AI industry into a price war.

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  Pebble Announces Return, New E-Ink Smartwatch in Development; Google Open Sources OS Source Code

  Pebble on Tuesday announced that it is back to developing smartwatches, years after the company shut shop due to financial troubles. The Palo Alto-based company said it will introduce a new smartwatch with the “rePebble” branding. The device is claimed to come with a unique feature which may set it apart from competitors — an e-ink screen wit...