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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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Samsung’s First One UI 8 Watch Beta Reportedly Available for Galaxy Watch 5 Series
Samsung has released the first beta version of its One UI 8 Watch user interface for Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro, according to a tipster. However, the tipster added that the beta program will be exclusively available in South Korea and the US. The tech giant's latest smartwatches, the Galaxy Watch 8 series, runs One UI 8 Watch out of the box and...
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Google Pixel 6a to Get Mandatory Android 16 Update to Fix Battery Overheating Issues
Google on Wednesday announced the Battery Performance Program for the Pixel 6a. As part of this initiative, all Pixel 6a users will receive a mandatory update to Android 16. While the tech giant has already released the next iteration of the Android operating system (OS) for its phones from the Pixel 6 to the Pixel 9 series, the Pixel 6a has not be...
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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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Gemini Nano-Enabled API Released to Android Developers Ahead of Google I/O 2025
Google quietly released the ML Kit GenAI application programming interface (API) last week, allowing Android developers to build apps that leverage the capabilities of Gemini Nano. As per a document added to its developer forum, the Mountain View-based tech giant is now letting developers access the image description feature of the artificial intel...
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Samsung One UI 7 Beta Expands to Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy Z Fold 6 in India, US, and More
Samsung on Wednesday announced the expansion of One UI 7 Beta to more devices and regions. The beta program, first introduced in December 2024, brings Android 15 to Galaxy devices, introducing visual enhancements with more customisation options, a new notification system called Now Bar, redesigned One UI widgets, and an improved user interface (UI)...
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OnePlus Announces Project Starlight Initiative With Rs. 6,000 Crore Investment in India
OnePlus has unveiled a new initiative called Project Starlight, committing to invest Rs. 6,000 crore in India over the coming three years. The investment aims to enhance customer service and device durability, building on the company's existing repair program for smartphones with display issues. OnePlus also says it plans to introduce new features ...
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Realme 12 Pro Models Get Android 15-Based Realme UI 6.0 Early Access in India
Realme introduced its latest operating system (OS) for smartphones dubbed Realme UI 6.0 in India with the launch of Realme GT 7 Pro on Tuesday. Now, the company has confirmed that the OS is being made available on Realme 12 Pro and Realme 12 Pro+ models in the country via early access. It enables users to experience all the new features before the ...
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Prasar Bharati Launches 'Waves' OTT Platform with Live TV, Regional Shows, and More
Prasar Bharati has launched its OTT platform 'Waves' to cater to diverse Indian audiences. Available on Android and iOS, 'Waves' features 65 live TV channels, regional content, and video-on-demand options. The platform supports 12+ languages, and offers infotainment, education, and entertainment. Additionally, 'Waves' champions local creators, show...
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Xiaomi’s HyperOS 2.0 Update Could Bring Hidden Camera Detection Capability to Its Smartphones: Report
Xiaomi debuted its new operating system (OS) dubbed HyperOS with the introduction of the Xiaomi 14 series in China in October 2023. Now, the Chinese technology company is speculated to be developing HyperOS 2.0. One of the reported features of the purported update could be its hidden camera detection capabilities which may solve a crucial privacy p...
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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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Google Looking for Pixel Phone Assemblers in India, in Early Talks With Lava, Dixon, and Foxconn
Alphabet’s Google is scouting for suppliers in India to assemble its Pixel smartphones as it borrows from Apple’s playbook to diversify beyond China. Google has initiated early conversations with companies including homegrown Lava International and Dixon Technologies India as well as Foxconn Technology Group’s Indian unit Bharat FIH.
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ChatGPT May Soon Start Taking Voice Commands in Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz on Thursday said US drivers could power some of their luxury vehicles with ChatGPT in a test program starting June 16. Compatible with some 900,000 vehicles that have the automaker's "MBUX" systems, ChatGPT will download over the air after drivers opt in via a Mercedes app or by voice command, the company said. The test will last thre...
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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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Samsung’s First One UI 8 Watch Beta Reportedly Available for Galaxy Watch 5 Series
Samsung has released the first beta version of its One UI 8 Watch user interface for Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro, according to a tipster. However, the tipster added that the beta program will be exclusively available in South Korea and the US. The tech giant's latest smartwatches, the Galaxy Watch 8 series, runs One UI 8 Watch out of the box and...
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Google Pixel 6a to Get Mandatory Android 16 Update to Fix Battery Overheating Issues
Google on Wednesday announced the Battery Performance Program for the Pixel 6a. As part of this initiative, all Pixel 6a users will receive a mandatory update to Android 16. While the tech giant has already released the next iteration of the Android operating system (OS) for its phones from the Pixel 6 to the Pixel 9 series, the Pixel 6a has not be...
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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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Gemini Nano-Enabled API Released to Android Developers Ahead of Google I/O 2025
Google quietly released the ML Kit GenAI application programming interface (API) last week, allowing Android developers to build apps that leverage the capabilities of Gemini Nano. As per a document added to its developer forum, the Mountain View-based tech giant is now letting developers access the image description feature of the artificial intel...
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Samsung One UI 7 Beta Expands to Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy Z Fold 6 in India, US, and More
Samsung on Wednesday announced the expansion of One UI 7 Beta to more devices and regions. The beta program, first introduced in December 2024, brings Android 15 to Galaxy devices, introducing visual enhancements with more customisation options, a new notification system called Now Bar, redesigned One UI widgets, and an improved user interface (UI)...
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OnePlus Announces Project Starlight Initiative With Rs. 6,000 Crore Investment in India
OnePlus has unveiled a new initiative called Project Starlight, committing to invest Rs. 6,000 crore in India over the coming three years. The investment aims to enhance customer service and device durability, building on the company's existing repair program for smartphones with display issues. OnePlus also says it plans to introduce new features ...
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Realme 12 Pro Models Get Android 15-Based Realme UI 6.0 Early Access in India
Realme introduced its latest operating system (OS) for smartphones dubbed Realme UI 6.0 in India with the launch of Realme GT 7 Pro on Tuesday. Now, the company has confirmed that the OS is being made available on Realme 12 Pro and Realme 12 Pro+ models in the country via early access. It enables users to experience all the new features before the ...
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Prasar Bharati Launches 'Waves' OTT Platform with Live TV, Regional Shows, and More
Prasar Bharati has launched its OTT platform 'Waves' to cater to diverse Indian audiences. Available on Android and iOS, 'Waves' features 65 live TV channels, regional content, and video-on-demand options. The platform supports 12+ languages, and offers infotainment, education, and entertainment. Additionally, 'Waves' champions local creators, show...
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Xiaomi’s HyperOS 2.0 Update Could Bring Hidden Camera Detection Capability to Its Smartphones: Report
Xiaomi debuted its new operating system (OS) dubbed HyperOS with the introduction of the Xiaomi 14 series in China in October 2023. Now, the Chinese technology company is speculated to be developing HyperOS 2.0. One of the reported features of the purported update could be its hidden camera detection capabilities which may solve a crucial privacy p...
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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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Google Looking for Pixel Phone Assemblers in India, in Early Talks With Lava, Dixon, and Foxconn
Alphabet’s Google is scouting for suppliers in India to assemble its Pixel smartphones as it borrows from Apple’s playbook to diversify beyond China. Google has initiated early conversations with companies including homegrown Lava International and Dixon Technologies India as well as Foxconn Technology Group’s Indian unit Bharat FIH.
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ChatGPT May Soon Start Taking Voice Commands in Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz on Thursday said US drivers could power some of their luxury vehicles with ChatGPT in a test program starting June 16. Compatible with some 900,000 vehicles that have the automaker's "MBUX" systems, ChatGPT will download over the air after drivers opt in via a Mercedes app or by voice command, the company said. The test will last thre...
