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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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Vivo Announces Android 16-Based OriginOS 6 Globally With Origin Animation, AI Features: Release Timeline
Vivo on Wednesday announced OriginOS 6 for its handsets in the global markets, replacing the existing FuntouchOS. The Android 16-based operating system (OS) is claimed to “redefine” human-computer interaction in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). Among the many changes is the new Origin Smooth Engine, which promises a smooth user experien...
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UFS 5.0 With Faster Data Access, Higher Sequential Performance Announced as Development Nears Completion
JEDEC Solid State Technology Association on Monday announced that its upcoming Universal Flash Storage (UFS) standard is nearing completion. Dubbed UFS 5.0, it is claimed to be designed for mobile applications and computer systems that require high performance, while maintaining low power consumption. Compared to its predecessor, the upcoming UFS s...
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Apple Issues Spyware Threat Notifications to Users in France
Apple issued new spyware threat alerts to users on September 3, according to France's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-FR). The iPhone maker sent out notifications earlier this year in March, April, and June. Apple’s spyware threat notifications highlight highly sophisticated attacks. To reduce the risk of threats, users are advised to foll...
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Android Security Alert: Billions of Devices at High Risk, Warns CERT-In; Android 15, 16 Affected
Earlier this week, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) released an advisory warning of multiple security flaws impacting smartphones on recent Android versions. The agency noted that a significant number of these vulnerabilities have been assigned unique CVE identifiers and rated them as high severity, given their potential to ena...
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Motorola Adds Microsoft’s Copilot Vision to Moto AI Suite; Copilot App to Be Preinstalled on Upcoming Devices
Motorola announced on Wednesday that Microsoft’s Copilot Vision feature will be integrated into the moto AI suite of features. The Lenovo-owned smartphone brand said the onboarding of the Copilot feature is an extension of the existing partnership with Microsoft. With this, the company will offer users with a moto AI-enabled device to access the ...
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WWDC 2025: Where and How to Watch the Apple Event, and from iOS 26 to iPhone 17, What to Expect
WWDC 2025 event will kick off today, bringing a culmination to a year's worth of rumours. The annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is scheduled to be a five-day affair that will commence with a keynote address by Apple CEO Tim Cook. The developer-focussed event is likely to showcase Apple's upcoming OS iterations for its portfolio of devic...
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MediaTek Showcases AI Strategy At Computex 2025, Unveils Hybrid Computing Solution
MediaTek showcased several artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for a wide range of devices and platforms at Computex 2025 on Tuesday. The Taiwan-based chipmaker unveiled its first hybrid computing solution to offer AI capabilities on the edge, a new chipset to bring AI to in-car infotainment systems, as well as an Internet-of-things (IoT) platfo...
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Apple Unveils Accessibility Nutrition Labels, Magnifier for Mac, Braille Access and More
Apple on Tuesday revealed new accessibility features coming to iOS 19, macOS 16, watchOS 12 later this year. App Store listings will gain Accessibility Nutrition Labels, Mac users will get a new Magnifier app for zooming, while blind users will get a new Braille Access feature for notes and calculations. The Apple Watch will introduce support for L...
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CERT-In Warns of Multiple Vulnerabilities Affecting Millions of iOS and Android Devices
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has warned users of security vulnerabilities affecting Android, iOS, and iPadOS devices. Separate advisories warn of a denial-of-service flaw impacting iPhones and iPads on recent software versions, and multiple issues in Android that could grant unauthorised device access.
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Huawei Announces HarmonyOS 5 Operating System With AI Features for PCs
Huawei on Thursday announced HarmonyOS 5, its first-ever self-developed operating system (OS) for PCs at the HarmonyOS Computer Technology and Ecosystem Communication event in China. It is said to be based on the company’s HarmonyOS Next mobile OS which was announced in October 2024 and has been developed independently of Android. Huawei claims i...
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Apple, Nvidia Score Relief From US Tariffs With Exemptions
Trump’s administration exempted smartphones, computers and other electronics from its so-called reciprocal tariffs. The exclusions apply to smartphones, laptop computers, hard drives and computer processors and memory chips as well as flat-screen displays. Those popular consumer electronics items generally aren’t made in the US.
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Oppo Announces Gemini Integration Across First-Party Apps, Unveils New AI Features at MWC 2025
Oppo announced several new artificial intelligence (AI) developments on Monday at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona. The company announced that Google’s Gemini will be integrated with its first-party apps, offering greater usability when users access Gemini AI assistant. Additionally, the company also previewed a couple of new AI ...
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Lenovo ThinkEdge SE100 AI Inferencing Server for SMBs and Enterprises Unveiled
Lenovo unveiled its entry-level artificial intelligence (AI) inferencing server on Sunday. Dubbed ThinkEdge SE100, the device offers edge computing capabilities and is aimed at small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and enterprises. Showcased ahead of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona, it is part of the company’s new ThinkSystem...
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iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max Said to Get AI-Powered Visual Intelligence Features Soon
iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max could soon support visual intelligence, a new leak claimed. Visual intelligence in Apple Intelligence refers to tasks that require computer vision. These are currently only available to the iPhone 16 series, despite the iPhone 15 Pro models supporting on-device artificial intelligence (AI) processing.
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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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Vivo Announces Android 16-Based OriginOS 6 Globally With Origin Animation, AI Features: Release Timeline
Vivo on Wednesday announced OriginOS 6 for its handsets in the global markets, replacing the existing FuntouchOS. The Android 16-based operating system (OS) is claimed to “redefine” human-computer interaction in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). Among the many changes is the new Origin Smooth Engine, which promises a smooth user experien...
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UFS 5.0 With Faster Data Access, Higher Sequential Performance Announced as Development Nears Completion
JEDEC Solid State Technology Association on Monday announced that its upcoming Universal Flash Storage (UFS) standard is nearing completion. Dubbed UFS 5.0, it is claimed to be designed for mobile applications and computer systems that require high performance, while maintaining low power consumption. Compared to its predecessor, the upcoming UFS s...
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Apple Issues Spyware Threat Notifications to Users in France
Apple issued new spyware threat alerts to users on September 3, according to France's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-FR). The iPhone maker sent out notifications earlier this year in March, April, and June. Apple’s spyware threat notifications highlight highly sophisticated attacks. To reduce the risk of threats, users are advised to foll...
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Android Security Alert: Billions of Devices at High Risk, Warns CERT-In; Android 15, 16 Affected
Earlier this week, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) released an advisory warning of multiple security flaws impacting smartphones on recent Android versions. The agency noted that a significant number of these vulnerabilities have been assigned unique CVE identifiers and rated them as high severity, given their potential to ena...
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Motorola Adds Microsoft’s Copilot Vision to Moto AI Suite; Copilot App to Be Preinstalled on Upcoming Devices
Motorola announced on Wednesday that Microsoft’s Copilot Vision feature will be integrated into the moto AI suite of features. The Lenovo-owned smartphone brand said the onboarding of the Copilot feature is an extension of the existing partnership with Microsoft. With this, the company will offer users with a moto AI-enabled device to access the ...
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WWDC 2025: Where and How to Watch the Apple Event, and from iOS 26 to iPhone 17, What to Expect
WWDC 2025 event will kick off today, bringing a culmination to a year's worth of rumours. The annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is scheduled to be a five-day affair that will commence with a keynote address by Apple CEO Tim Cook. The developer-focussed event is likely to showcase Apple's upcoming OS iterations for its portfolio of devic...
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MediaTek Showcases AI Strategy At Computex 2025, Unveils Hybrid Computing Solution
MediaTek showcased several artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for a wide range of devices and platforms at Computex 2025 on Tuesday. The Taiwan-based chipmaker unveiled its first hybrid computing solution to offer AI capabilities on the edge, a new chipset to bring AI to in-car infotainment systems, as well as an Internet-of-things (IoT) platfo...
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Apple Unveils Accessibility Nutrition Labels, Magnifier for Mac, Braille Access and More
Apple on Tuesday revealed new accessibility features coming to iOS 19, macOS 16, watchOS 12 later this year. App Store listings will gain Accessibility Nutrition Labels, Mac users will get a new Magnifier app for zooming, while blind users will get a new Braille Access feature for notes and calculations. The Apple Watch will introduce support for L...
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CERT-In Warns of Multiple Vulnerabilities Affecting Millions of iOS and Android Devices
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has warned users of security vulnerabilities affecting Android, iOS, and iPadOS devices. Separate advisories warn of a denial-of-service flaw impacting iPhones and iPads on recent software versions, and multiple issues in Android that could grant unauthorised device access.
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Huawei Announces HarmonyOS 5 Operating System With AI Features for PCs
Huawei on Thursday announced HarmonyOS 5, its first-ever self-developed operating system (OS) for PCs at the HarmonyOS Computer Technology and Ecosystem Communication event in China. It is said to be based on the company’s HarmonyOS Next mobile OS which was announced in October 2024 and has been developed independently of Android. Huawei claims i...
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Apple, Nvidia Score Relief From US Tariffs With Exemptions
Trump’s administration exempted smartphones, computers and other electronics from its so-called reciprocal tariffs. The exclusions apply to smartphones, laptop computers, hard drives and computer processors and memory chips as well as flat-screen displays. Those popular consumer electronics items generally aren’t made in the US.
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Oppo Announces Gemini Integration Across First-Party Apps, Unveils New AI Features at MWC 2025
Oppo announced several new artificial intelligence (AI) developments on Monday at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona. The company announced that Google’s Gemini will be integrated with its first-party apps, offering greater usability when users access Gemini AI assistant. Additionally, the company also previewed a couple of new AI ...
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Lenovo ThinkEdge SE100 AI Inferencing Server for SMBs and Enterprises Unveiled
Lenovo unveiled its entry-level artificial intelligence (AI) inferencing server on Sunday. Dubbed ThinkEdge SE100, the device offers edge computing capabilities and is aimed at small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and enterprises. Showcased ahead of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona, it is part of the company’s new ThinkSystem...
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iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max Said to Get AI-Powered Visual Intelligence Features Soon
iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max could soon support visual intelligence, a new leak claimed. Visual intelligence in Apple Intelligence refers to tasks that require computer vision. These are currently only available to the iPhone 16 series, despite the iPhone 15 Pro models supporting on-device artificial intelligence (AI) processing.
