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WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Testing a New Feature Which Lets Users Filter Media Files and Stickers
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature for its Android app, which introduces new filters to simplify content discovery. According to a feature tracker, the Meta-owned instant messaging app is rolling out a redesigned interface to select users, to help them review their photos and videos shared content within a conversation with new filter opt...
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OnePlus Launches OxygenOS 16 Open Beta Program in India Ahead of October 16 Release: How to Apply
OnePlus has announced the Open Beta Test for OxygenOS 16 in India for the OnePlus 13, OnePlus 12, and other models. It enables select users to try out the new Android 16-based update before it is publicly released. Before joining the OxygenOS 16 Open Beta Test, users are required to check the eligibility criteria and ensure that their OnePlus hands...
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Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Reportedly Receives Stable One UI 8 Update: How to Download and Install
Samsung has reportedly started pushing the stable One UI 8 update to last year’s Galaxy S24 FE. According to a report, the rollout began with beta testers in South Korea and includes the latest security patch. The Android 16-based skin introduces redesigned apps, improved functionality, and Live Updates for tracking activities and sporting events...
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WhatsApp's Guest Chats Feature Could Enable Communication With Users Who Don't Have an Account
WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new feature that will potentially allow users to message people who do not use the instant messaging service. The Meta-owned company is said to be releasing this new functionality as part of its Google Play Beta program for Android phones.
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Google Rolls Out Android Canary 2507 Update for Pixel With Experimental New Features
Earlier this month, Google announced the Android Canary release channel which replaced the existing Android Developer Previews. It is now rolling out only the second update in the release channel, dubbed Android Canary 2507. As per the tech giant, it is specifically meant for developers who want to test the new Android APIs. The latest release is i...
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Apple to Expand Swift Language Support to Android; Sets Up Android Working Group
Apple is bringing support for its Swift programming language to Android, which could offer developers an alternative to Kotlin for app creation on Google's OS. With existing support for Swift on Windows and Linux, Apple has formed an Android Workgroup to ensure continued platform maintenance. This move could streamline cross-platform development fo...
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Killed by Google: Support for Android Instant Apps to Reportedly Be Dropped Later This Year
Google is reportedly shutting down Android’s Instant Apps feature later this year. As per the report, the Mountain View-based tech giant is ending support for the feature due to its low usage and adoption among users. These app-like interfaces will reportedly no longer work after December 2025, and the company will also end support for its applic...
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Microsoft Rolls Out Android Smartphone Visibility in Windows 11 File Explorer for Wireless Browsing
Microsoft is rolling out a new feature for the Windows 11 File Explorer through its Insider Channels, the company announced on July 25. With its introduction, users will now be able to see their Android smartphones in the File Explorer when it is connected wirelessly via the Link to Windows app.
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Google Makes Passkeys Available in Advanced Protection Program for High-Risk Users
Google announced the support of passkeys for its Advanced Protection Program (APP) on Wednesday. APP is the tech giant’s strongest level of Google Account security aimed at those users who are at a high risk of cyberattacks. With this move, the company will allow users to enrol for the service and access their accounts without the need for a phys...
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WhatsApp Newsletter Feature Reportedly In Development, App May Get New Section
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new newsletter feature on its application. According to a report, a new feature codenamed 'Newsletter' has been spotted on WhatsApp Beta for Android 2.23.5.3 version. The feature will allow users to subscribe, and control newsletters they follow under a separate section on the app. The feature is reportedly desig...
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Android 13 QPR2 Beta 3 Update Rolls Out to Compatible Google Pixel Smartphones: All Details
Android 13 QPR2 Beta 3 update is rolling out to the Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 5, Pixel 5a, Pixel 6, Pixel 6a, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro device users who have registered for the Android Beta for Pixel program. The latest update bears the build number T2B3.230109.002 and includes various bug fixes, performance improvements, and optimis...
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Windows 11 to Get Android 13 Support, Beta Testing Launched: All You Need To Know
Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) on Windows 11 is being tested to support Android 13 through a beta version update version number 2211.40000.7.0 that has been made available to members who have already signed up for Windows Subsystem for Android Preview Program. The update was revealed on a GitHub post by Microsoft's software engineer Tim Kurtzm...
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Android Auto Material You Design Now Available in Latest Beta App: Report
Android Auto app is finally receiving the new Material You design in the beta channel, as per a report. The new update reportedly brings in a redesigned UI and some extra features that're found in the Settings menu. The Android Auto beta app version 8.6 is available for those who enrolled in the beta program.
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WhatsApp Testing Tweaked Camera Interface With Dedicated Video Recording For Android
WhatsApp is reportedly testing out a minorly tweaked camera interface that will allow users to switch between photo and video modes through newly introduced icons and dedicated interfaces for each of the recording modes. Users will no longer need to hold on to the shutter button in order to continue recording videos. They will also be able to switc...
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Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, Note 9 Pro, Poco M2 Pro Getting Android 12-Based MIUI 13 Update in India: Reports
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, Redmi Note 9 Pro, and Poco M2 Pro are reportedly getting the Android 12-based MIUI 13 update in India. It is currently only limited to members of the Mi Pilot Tester Program.
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WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Testing a New Feature Which Lets Users Filter Media Files and Stickers
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature for its Android app, which introduces new filters to simplify content discovery. According to a feature tracker, the Meta-owned instant messaging app is rolling out a redesigned interface to select users, to help them review their photos and videos shared content within a conversation with new filter opt...
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OnePlus Launches OxygenOS 16 Open Beta Program in India Ahead of October 16 Release: How to Apply
OnePlus has announced the Open Beta Test for OxygenOS 16 in India for the OnePlus 13, OnePlus 12, and other models. It enables select users to try out the new Android 16-based update before it is publicly released. Before joining the OxygenOS 16 Open Beta Test, users are required to check the eligibility criteria and ensure that their OnePlus hands...
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Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Reportedly Receives Stable One UI 8 Update: How to Download and Install
Samsung has reportedly started pushing the stable One UI 8 update to last year’s Galaxy S24 FE. According to a report, the rollout began with beta testers in South Korea and includes the latest security patch. The Android 16-based skin introduces redesigned apps, improved functionality, and Live Updates for tracking activities and sporting events...
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WhatsApp's Guest Chats Feature Could Enable Communication With Users Who Don't Have an Account
WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new feature that will potentially allow users to message people who do not use the instant messaging service. The Meta-owned company is said to be releasing this new functionality as part of its Google Play Beta program for Android phones.
-
Google Rolls Out Android Canary 2507 Update for Pixel With Experimental New Features
Earlier this month, Google announced the Android Canary release channel which replaced the existing Android Developer Previews. It is now rolling out only the second update in the release channel, dubbed Android Canary 2507. As per the tech giant, it is specifically meant for developers who want to test the new Android APIs. The latest release is i...
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Apple to Expand Swift Language Support to Android; Sets Up Android Working Group
Apple is bringing support for its Swift programming language to Android, which could offer developers an alternative to Kotlin for app creation on Google's OS. With existing support for Swift on Windows and Linux, Apple has formed an Android Workgroup to ensure continued platform maintenance. This move could streamline cross-platform development fo...
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Killed by Google: Support for Android Instant Apps to Reportedly Be Dropped Later This Year
Google is reportedly shutting down Android’s Instant Apps feature later this year. As per the report, the Mountain View-based tech giant is ending support for the feature due to its low usage and adoption among users. These app-like interfaces will reportedly no longer work after December 2025, and the company will also end support for its applic...
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Microsoft Rolls Out Android Smartphone Visibility in Windows 11 File Explorer for Wireless Browsing
Microsoft is rolling out a new feature for the Windows 11 File Explorer through its Insider Channels, the company announced on July 25. With its introduction, users will now be able to see their Android smartphones in the File Explorer when it is connected wirelessly via the Link to Windows app.
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Google Makes Passkeys Available in Advanced Protection Program for High-Risk Users
Google announced the support of passkeys for its Advanced Protection Program (APP) on Wednesday. APP is the tech giant’s strongest level of Google Account security aimed at those users who are at a high risk of cyberattacks. With this move, the company will allow users to enrol for the service and access their accounts without the need for a phys...
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WhatsApp Newsletter Feature Reportedly In Development, App May Get New Section
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new newsletter feature on its application. According to a report, a new feature codenamed 'Newsletter' has been spotted on WhatsApp Beta for Android 2.23.5.3 version. The feature will allow users to subscribe, and control newsletters they follow under a separate section on the app. The feature is reportedly desig...
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Android 13 QPR2 Beta 3 Update Rolls Out to Compatible Google Pixel Smartphones: All Details
Android 13 QPR2 Beta 3 update is rolling out to the Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 5, Pixel 5a, Pixel 6, Pixel 6a, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro device users who have registered for the Android Beta for Pixel program. The latest update bears the build number T2B3.230109.002 and includes various bug fixes, performance improvements, and optimis...
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Windows 11 to Get Android 13 Support, Beta Testing Launched: All You Need To Know
Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) on Windows 11 is being tested to support Android 13 through a beta version update version number 2211.40000.7.0 that has been made available to members who have already signed up for Windows Subsystem for Android Preview Program. The update was revealed on a GitHub post by Microsoft's software engineer Tim Kurtzm...
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Android Auto Material You Design Now Available in Latest Beta App: Report
Android Auto app is finally receiving the new Material You design in the beta channel, as per a report. The new update reportedly brings in a redesigned UI and some extra features that're found in the Settings menu. The Android Auto beta app version 8.6 is available for those who enrolled in the beta program.
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WhatsApp Testing Tweaked Camera Interface With Dedicated Video Recording For Android
WhatsApp is reportedly testing out a minorly tweaked camera interface that will allow users to switch between photo and video modes through newly introduced icons and dedicated interfaces for each of the recording modes. Users will no longer need to hold on to the shutter button in order to continue recording videos. They will also be able to switc...
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Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, Note 9 Pro, Poco M2 Pro Getting Android 12-Based MIUI 13 Update in India: Reports
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, Redmi Note 9 Pro, and Poco M2 Pro are reportedly getting the Android 12-based MIUI 13 update in India. It is currently only limited to members of the Mi Pilot Tester Program.
