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  Xiaomi Testing Experimental AI Agent Miclaw, Can Perform Complex Tasks Across Devices

  Xiaomi, on Friday, announced a new artificial intelligence (AI) agent, dubbed miclaw, for its smartphones and smart home devices. The agentic AI assistant has now entered a limited closed beta phase, and the company is now testing how the agent performs in real-world scenarios. The Chinese tech giant said that the tool is designed to function as a ...

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  Google Reportedly Expands Gemini Split-Screen Feature to Non-Foldable Smartphones

  Google is reportedly expanding the split-screen compatibility of the Gemini app to non-foldable smartphones. As per the report, Gemini can now operate side-by-side in the split-screen mode even on regular handsets. So far, this capability has been limited to larger displays, such as foldables and tablets. But it appears that the Mountain View-based...

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  Google Chrome Brings Convenient Pinned Tabs Feature to Android Smartphone Owners

  Google has introduced a new functionality for its Chrome browser on Android devices, which allows users to pin important tabs. This means that whenever a user opens the Chrome browser on their Android phone, the pinned tab will always appear on top as they left it. It offers similar functionality and convenience as the pinned tab feature on Google...

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  Nothing Won't Launch a Flagship Model in 2026; Company to Focus on Nothing Phone 4a and Audio Products, Carl Pei Says

  Nothing has outlined its 2026 roadmap in a video featuring founder and CEO Carl Pei, covering products, retail, leadership, and pricing pressures. Pei confirmed there will be no new flagship smartphone in 2026, with the Nothing Phone 3 remaining the flagship. Instead, the company will upgrade its mid-range lineup with the Phone 4a and expand its au...

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  Samsung's Privacy Screen Feature to Curb Shoulder Surfing Unveiled After Multiple Leaks; Expected to Debut With Galaxy S26 Series

  Samsung, on Wednesday, announced that it will soon bring a new privacy layer to Galaxy devices. The privacy feature is claimed to curb shoulder surfing, making it difficult for others to peep into a user's phone, offering a higher level of security. While the South Korean smartphone maker has yet to reveal how the feature works, it says that it wil...

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  Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 Olympic Edition With Exclusive Features for Over 3,800 Olympians and Paralympians Unveiled

  Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 Olympic Edition has been unveiled by the smartphone maker, which will be provided to about 3,800 Olympians and Paralympians from around 90 countries during the upcoming Milano Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics 2026, which is scheduled to start on February 6. The special edition model features a few exclusive functional...

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  Google Photos App Could Soon Bring New Battery Saving Feature, Suggests APK Teardown

  Google Photos backups usually drain the smartphone's battery, and Google now seems to be working to address this issue. A recent APK teardown of the Google Photos app suggests that Google Photos is preparing a new battery-preserving feature that will limit frequent backups. The “Optimize backup for battery life” feature will reportedly be avai...

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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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  New Year 2026 Scam Alert: This WhatsApp Greeting Could Wipe Your Bank Account

  Cybercriminals are once again exploiting the festive mood, as we head into the new year, to target unsuspecting smartphone users in India. A new scam is said to be doing the rounds which claims to let users create personalised New Year greeting cards. But instead, it delivers a malicious APK file which can comprise smartphones to steal personal, de...

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  CES 2026: Samsung Reportedly Plans to Unveil Brain Health Service to Detect Early Signs of Dementia

  Samsung to reportedly demonstrate Brain Health feature to detect early signs of dementia at CES 2026. The feature will reportedly analyse users’ voice and sleep patterns through data collected from smartphones and wearables. Samsung is said to be partnering with medical institutions for the clinical validation of this Brain Health functionality....