Phone Apps

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  Google Will Introduce Compulsory Developer Verification for Sideloaded Android Apps in 2026

  Google will soon require all Android developers to get verified to make their apps available outside of the Play Store. The company said that this would enhance the security of Android devices, as currently users have the option to either sideload the apps onto their phones and tablets or download them directly from the Play Store.

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  Travel Like A Pro: 12 Must-Have Travel Apps For Your Phone

  These apps handle everything from flights and accommodations to currency conversions and language barriers.

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  Google Phone App Updated With Major Visual Overhaul: Here’s a Simple Way to Bring Back the Older Layout

  The Google Phone app got a makeover recently. It merges Favourites and Recents into a single Home tab, moving the Keypad to its own section with rounded buttons, and introducing pill-shaped controls on the call screen. If you're not a fan of the redesign, there’s a simple trick to roll back.

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  How to Check Train Live Running Status Online Using Different Methods

  Trains are one of the most important modes of transport in India, allowing you to cover vast distances conveniently and on a budget. However, it can be a chaotic experience too, especially during instances when trains are running late. We have created this detailed guide to break down the various methods you can use to check the train's live runnin...

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  This App Is Helping People In Paris Find Sunny Spots To Unwind And Enjoy Coffee

  The app uses sun-positioning algorithms and building-height data from OpenStreetMap to highlight sunny terraces across Paris.

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  Google Upgrades Gemini Live With Visual Guidance, Adds Support for Phone and Messages Apps

  Google announced a new update for Gemini Live on Wednesday, adding new capabilities, broader app integration, and improved voice models for more natural speech. The Mountain View-based tech giant is also introducing visual guidance, allowing Gemini Live to highlight specific objects on the screen in response to user queries.

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  Google Tests ‘Scroll and Translate’ Feature for Circle to Search on Pixel Phones: Report

  Google is reportedly testing a new translation tool within Circle to Search. While some Pixel beta users see it as Scroll and Translate, the app code also refers to it as Live Translate, causing branding confusion. The feature is said to translate entire screens but lacks cropping support, has some processing delays, and uses a text-on-text overlay...

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  Mumbai Woman, 71, Loses Rs 18 Lakh While Attempting To Order Milk Online

  A 71-year-old woman from Mumbai allegedly lost Rs 18.5 lakh from her bank accounts while attempting to order a litre of milk online, police said on Saturday.

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  In Just 6 Months, This App Helped Recover Lakhs Of Stolen Phones

  More than 5.35 lakh lost or stolen mobile phones have been recovered across India, thanks to the Sanchar Saathi initiative of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).

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  Nothing's Essential Space Updated With Ability to Share Memories, Flip-to-Record Audio Clips

  Nothing Essential Space, the artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled hub for organising information, has now been updated with two new features. Triggered with the help of a dedicated AI button on the side, Essential Space allows users to quickly capture the information on the display to transcribe and summarise it.

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  "Creepiest Date": Bengaluru Woman Claims Man Tracked Down Her Address, Sent Her Gift

  The woman shared the experience on social media, recounting how she had matched with the man on a dating app, exchanged numbers, but was shocked to receive the surprise delivery.

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  Andhra Techie Invested Rs 1.74 Crore In Fake Apps, Cybercrime Gang Busted

  The Anantapur police in Andhra Pradesh have arrested a five-member gang and seized a substantial haul of cash and electronic devices linked to a sophisticated online investment fraud.

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  Tea App Hacked: A Second Data Breach Exposes Private Chats Of Over 1 Million Women

  The data breach at Tea, the viral app that allows women to share "red flags" or feedback about men they have dated, was bigger than initially reported.

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  Jack Dorsey Launches Bitchat Mesh Chat App for iPhone That Works Without Internet Access

  Jack Dorsey has launched Bitchat Mesh, a new Bluetooth-based messaging app for iPhone. He previously unveiled Bitchat as a peer-to-peer (P2P) app, a weekend project designed to function without phone numbers, email, or access to the internet. Bitchat Mesh supports both end-to-end encryption and identity verification. An Android release date for the...

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  US-Based Women-Only App 'Tea' Hacked, 72,000 Pictures Leaked Online

  The app has attracted interest and triggered controversy with its promise to help women avoid problematic men and get intel on dating prospects.