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  "Rs 4.28 Lakh": Indian Techie Working At Google Reveals Monthly Expenses In New York City

  According to her breakdown, rent takes up a significant portion at $3,000, which is typical for the city where rent can range from $2,000 to $3,000 per month for a decent accommodation. Da

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  Google Pixel Phones Receiving Android 16-Based Monthly Software Update for July 2025: What’s New

  Google on Wednesday rolled out the monthly software update for Pixel smartphones. It is based on Android 16 and is said to carry fixes for a couple of bugs discovered in previous iterations. Following the update, Pixel users can expect improved Wi-Fi connectivity and performance. Google said it is also the first Android 16 update for the Pixel 6a a...

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  NxtQuantum Announced as India’s Home-Grown Mobile Operating System, to Debut on AI+ Pulse and Nova 5G

  NxtQuantum Shift Technologies, an Indian deep tech software company, announced its home-grown mobile operating system on Friday. Dubbed NxtQuantum OS, the company claimed that the entire interface was built in India from the ground up, and it ensures that no user data is stored in servers outside of the country.

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  Top Smartphones Under Rs 50,000 in India (June 2025): Samsung Galaxy S24, OnePlus 13R, Motorola Razr 60

  The “flagship killer” smartphones combine flagship-grade hardware with an equally fluid software experience. These devices offer near-premium level performance without commanding an exorbitant price tag. So, if you’re contemplating a purchase of a premium handset, here’s our list of the top smartphones under Rs. 50,000 in India.

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  Apple's Siri Revamp Said to Be Delayed Due to Technological Challenges

  Apple's attempts to upgrade Siri with support for AI features has run into technical challenges, leading to multiple delays, according to a report. The company has been working on rebuilding Siri to compete with advanced AI-powered voice assistants from rivals like Google, OpenAI, and Perplexity, but it is reportedly unlikely to launch this year du...

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  Bengaluru Techie Resigns Following Public Humiliation During Google Meet

  A Bengaluru-based software engineer resigned after enduring public shaming and gaslighting during a Google Meet session.

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  Amazon's In-Car Software Deal With Stellantis "Winding Down"

  Amazon's deal with Stellantis to create in-car software that companies hoped would transform the driving experience while bolstering vehicle-tech credentials is "winding down" highlighting challenges for legacy automakers in building in-car software.

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  Samsung Galaxy A56 5G Users Report Bootloop Issues After Latest One UI 7 Update

  Samsung recently released a software update for the Galaxy A56 5G which brought quick access to Gemini — Google artificial intelligence (AI) assistant — via the side button. While this functionality was aimed at enhancing productivity, it is said to have left many devices unable to be used at all. Samsung Galaxy A56 5G users have reported bootl...

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  "Make English Mandatory": Google Techie Claims Denied Parking In Bengaluru Over Hindi

  A Bengaluru-based man alleged that he was denied parking after he asked someone to move aside in Hindi. Following the incident, the man, a software engineer at Google, argued that English should become India's mandatory language.

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  Volvo, Google Deepen Partnership To Advance In-Car Android Experience

  Volvo vehicles currently operate using Android 13, but at Google's I/O annual developer conference, the two companies are demonstrating EX90 running on Android 15.

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  Google I/O 2025 Starts Today: How to Watch the Keynote Livestream

  Google I/O 2025 will begin in a few hours, and anticipation is building for new software features across Google's services. Last week's sneak peek at Android 16 and Wear OS 6 suggests that Google will focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and Android XR. Here's how you can watch the Google I/O 2025 keynote livestream.

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  Samsung's Galaxy A56, Galaxy A36 Reportedly Get Google Gemini Side Button Functionality

  Samsung has reportedly started pushing the May software update to its newest Galaxy A series devices, including the Galaxy A56, Galaxy A36, and Galaxy A26. A key highlight of this update is a new feature for the side or power button, which now allows users to quickly access Gemini. The press-and-hold shortcut functionality for Gemini was limited t...

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  Adobe Releases Firefly Image Model 4 Ultra, Integrates Third-Party Models from Google, OpenAI

  Adobe announced a slew of new features and improvements at its annual Adobe Max conference on Thursday. The software giant announced new Firefly artificial intelligence (AI) models, support for third-party models, new Adobe Express features, a new Firefly mobile app, and more. The company also introduced a new Adobe Boards tool for storyboard creat...

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  Google Pixel Phones Receiving April 2025 Update With Bug Fixes, Latest Security Patch

  Google on Thursday rolled out the April 2025 update for Pixel devices. It arrives as an over-the-air (OTA) update for the company's latest Pixel 9 series, Pixel Tablet, and other older devices running Android 15. Google says it brings fixes for issues related to the biometric authentication, camera, and user interface. Further, the April 2025 updat...

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  Google Lays Off Hundreds Of Employees In Android, Pixel Group: Report

  Alphabet's Google on Thursday laid off hundreds of employees in its platforms and devices unit, which works on Android software, Pixel phones and the Chrome browser.