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  Google Announces Emergency Live Video for Sharing Visual Information with Emergency Services on Android

  Google on Wednesday announced a new feature for Android, which allows users to get help from emergency services via a real-time video feed. Dubbed Emergency Live Video, a dispatcher can send a request to the phone to share a live video, allowing responders to quickly assess the situation until help arrives. It is said to be built on Android's Emerg...

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  Google Pixel Phones Get AI Notification Summaries, New Parental Controls With Android 16 QPR2 Update

  Google has released its latest Android 16 update, which brings various new features to Pixel phones. The new Android 16 QPR2 update will allow users to customise the shape of app icons on their home screen, choosing one of the five options. Moreover, the update introduces AI-generated notification summaries, which enable users to read text messages...

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  HMD XploraOne Teased to Launch Soon as Kid-Friendly Phone; Specifications Tipped

  HMD XploraOne is teased to launch soon. The new device is designed specifically for kids, will support calling and texting functions and features both front and rear cameras. It comes preloaded with essential apps. It is said to run on the Unisoc T127 chipset.

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  WhatsApp's About Feature Upgraded With Improved Visibility, New Design Inspired by Instagram Notes

  WhatsApp has officially brought back its 'About' feature. The reintroduced feature lets users share short, casual status updates with text or emojis. The About will be placed at the top of individual chats and on profiles, and users can tap on it to reply directly. The update will expire after 24 hours by default, but users can customise the timer.

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  Apple Releases iOS 26.1 Beta 2 Update With Background Security Improvements, Custom Workouts in Fitness App

  Apple on Monday released the iOS 26.1 Beta 2 update for iPhone to developers and beta testers. The new operating system (OS) firmware arrives almost two weeks after the introduction of the first beta update of the iOS 26.1 series. As per reports, there are several minor changes in tow. There is a new toggle for the Background Security Improvements ...

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  Chinese Zoo Bans Visitors From Showing Reels To Baby Chimpanzee 'Ding Ding'

  Shanghai Wildlife Park has barred visitors from showing short videos on their phones to two-year-old Ding Ding.

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  Apple Reportedly Partners With Reliance Jio to Bring RCS Messaging to Indian iPhone Users

  Apple has reportedly partnered with Indian telecom service provider Reliance Jio to offer Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging in the country. As per the report, this move will allow iPhone users with Jio as their carrier to send and receive text messages with iMessage-like features such as read receipts (individual chats), typing indicators...

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  Realme Teases 15,000mAh Battery for New Smartphone Ahead of August 27 Event

  Realme has teased a new concept phone featuring a massive 15,000mAh battery, with “15000mAh” text shown on its back cover. Unlike most bulky rugged phones, the teaser suggests a relatively slimmer design, though it may not launch commercially soon. The reveal follows an earlier teaser of a “1x000mAh” phone set for August 27. In May, Realme ...

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  Google Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, Pixel 10 Pro Fold Purchases Include Free Google AI Pro Subscription

  Google launched its highly anticipated Pixel 10 series on Wednesday at an event hosted by Jimmy Fallon in New York. A total of four models have been launched — Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Interestingly, every new Pixel model except the base Pixel 10 comes with a complimentary bundled subscription to Google’s ...

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  Xiaomi Unveils New Redmi Logo, Updated Visual Identity to Debut With Redmi 15 5G on August 19

  Xiaomi India on Wednesday announced a new visual identity for its sub-brand Redmi in the country. Calling it a pivotal step in the brand’s evolution, the China-based OEM said that the Redmi 15 5G will be the first handset to come with the updated brand identity. As part of the changes, the Redmi branding will have a new logo, featuring all upperc...

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  Gemini's Storybook Feature Lets You Generate New Illustrated Books With Read-Aloud Narration

  Google added a new quality-of-life feature to its Gemini chatbot on Tuesday. The artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot can now generate custom illustrated storybooks based on text prompts, uploaded images or documents. Users can also specify the style of the artwork in the storybook, as well as instruct Gemini to use specific names of characters, se...

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  Samsung Galaxy S25 Series One UI 8 Beta 3 With Bug Fixes Reportedly Live in the UK, Other Markets

  Samsung has released the latest One UI 8 Beta 3 for its flagship Galaxy S25 series, as per a tipster. The update is said to be rolling out in select markets. The update reportedly does not include any notable new features but carries only fixes for issues discovered in previous updates. A majority of the fixes in the latest Android 16-based beta up...

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  Best Basic, No-Frills Mobile Phones With WhatsApp Support in 2025

  The demand for "dumb phones", basic handsets that prioritise essential communication over complex smartphone functions, is on the rise. These devices, ideal for a "digital detox," offer calling, texting, and access to useful apps like WhatsApp, at a more affordable price. While older feature phones running KaiOS can no longer run WhatsApp, here are...

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  WhatsApp for Android, iOS May Soon Let You Copy Specific Parts of a Message

  WhatsApp is said to be working on a new functionality for its Android and iOS app that aims to make it easier to copy specific parts of a message in a chat window. As per a feature tracker, users may be able to highlight and extract specific words or sentences within a message. Spotted within a beta version of WhatsApp for both mobile platforms, it...

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  Perplexity Labs Launched With Ability to Generate Spreadsheets, Reports and Create Web Apps

  Perplexity Labs, a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature within the Perplexity platform, was introduced on Thursday. The company says the new mode can turn text prompts into full-fledged projects such as reports, spreadsheets, and even simple web apps. It uses a suite of tools, such as deep web browsing and code execution, to perform complex tas...