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  Google Will Now Allow 'Experienced Users' to Sideload Apps on Android

  Google announced that it is revising its sideloading policy. It will allow advanced users to bypass this restriction and accept the risks of installing unverified apps. This change comes after developers raised concerns about limiting user choice and developer freedom. Google confirmed that it is building a new advanced flow that allows experienced...

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  Snapchat Web: What Is It and How to Use Snapchat Web on Your Computer

  Snapchat Web offers access to the popular messaging app on your desktop browser, letting you chat, send Snaps, and make calls without picking up your phone. While Snapchat is known for features like AR Lenses and Snap Map, the web version offers a streamlined experience with some limitations. Read on for a complete guide to accessing Snapchat Web, ...

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  Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge Security Flaws: CERT-In Asks Users to Update to Latest Versions With Security Fixes

  The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), on October 15, released two vulnerability notes to warn Google Chrome and Chromium-based Microsoft Edge users of multiple security flaws. These vulnerabilities can be exploited by hackers, granting them unauthorised access to a user’s desktop. However, people can install the latest available ...

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  Nothing Phone Users Can Now Quickly 'Share' Any Content With Essential Space

  Nothing has expanded its Essential Space app with the new Share Sheet feature, enabling users of the Phone 3, Phone 3a, and Phone 3a Pro to quickly save and organise content from articles, social media, music, and more via the Share feature. The Share Sheet installs automatically with updates or can be manually added via the Google Play Store. Acce...

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  Google Search App for Windows Launched With Spotlight-Like Features

  Google is testing a new Windows search app through Search Labs that launches with Alt + Space to quickly search local files, Google Drive, and the web. It installs like Chrome, requires sign-in, and integrates Lens for screen-based image searches and translations. AI Mode handles complex queries, while users can switch between results like images, ...

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  Google to Reportedly Shut Down Support for Steam for Chromebook in 2026

  Google is reportedly dropping support for the Steam for Chromebook Beta programme at the end of this year. As per the report, Chromebook users attempting to launch the beta app are now getting a pop-up message informing them about the upcoming discontinuation. The Mountain View-based tech giant has reportedly set January 1, 2026.

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  Google Chrome Update Patches Security Flaw That Granted Attackers Access When Users Visited Malicious Websites

  Google Chrome was recently impacted by a security flaw that enabled remote code execution, with the company confirming active exploitation by hackers. An update addressing the vulnerability is rolling out to users across Windows, Mac, and Linux. Users are urged to install the latest Chrome version to ensure their computers are protected against thi...

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  Google Makes Setting Up a New Google TV Easier with Faster Onboarding, More Features

  Google is strealining the setup process for Google TVs, making it faster and easier for users to ready up their devices and start watching. The company announced new features that speed up Google TV setup, including adding a new way to quickly set up the device through Android and iOS smartphones.

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  Google's NotebookLM Android, iOS Apps Listed on App Stores Ahead of Launch at Google I/O 2025

  Google listed the Android and iOS apps of NotebookLM on Thursday. These apps are currently not available for download, but those interested can pre-register, and the app will be automatically installed once it is launched. On the App Store, the app page says that it will go live on May 20, which is also the first day of Google I/O 2025.

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  Android 16 Could Introduces Cloud Compilation for Quick App Installs on Low-End Devices

  Android 16 is the next big OS update for Android devices which is said to be released later this year. According to a report, it will bring a new feature aimed at making app installation faster. Dubbed Cloud Compilation, it targets low-end devices and offloads app compilations to the cloud, eliminating the need of running the dex2oat tool and makin...

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  Google Play Store Blocks 17 Unregistered Crypto Exchanges in South Korea, Apple May Follow

  Google Play has restricted access to 17 foreign crypto exchanges in South Korea, including KuCoin, in compliance with a regulatory directive. These exchanges can no longer be installed on Android devices within the country. The move aligns with South Korea’s efforts to regulate the digital asset market and enforce compliance among overseas platfo...

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  Google Play Store Reportedly Lets Users Pause Play Protect When Sideloading Third-Party Apps

  Google is rolling out a new feature for the Play Store which makes it easier to sideload apps on Android devices, as per a new report. It lets users disable Play Protect, its cloud-based app-verification service, temporarily for a day instead of turning it off permanently, making sure that the devices don’t stay unprotected. The feature will repo...

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  Google Messages Could Reportedly Allow Users to Make Video Calls via WhatsApp

  Google Messages is reportedly working on adding a new feature that will allow users to make video calls via WhatsApp. As per the report, the feature is not currently active and was found within the code of the app. It reportedly activates when the caller does not have Google Meet installed on their device. This feature is said to make the video-cal...

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  Grok AI App for Android Coming Soon, Available to Pre-Register on Google Play

  Grok, xAI's native artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, will soon be available as a standalone app for Android users. On Tuesday, the app was spotted being listed on Google Play. While the app cannot be downloaded and installed at present, users can pre-register for the app when it finally becomes available.

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  SpyLoan Apps Installed on Over 8 Million Android Phones Amidst Rise in Predatory Loan Apps

  SpyLoan, a predatory loan application, has been detected on over 8 million Android devices, according to McAfee. Fifteen versions of the SpyLoan application have been removed or updated since they were identified, and users must remove these apps manually if they have already been downloaded.