Third-party Apps

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  Slack Upgrades Slackbot With New AI Features to Turn It Into an Enterprise Agent

  Slack is bringing more than 30 new artificial intelligence (AI) features to Slackbot. The new capabilities for the Salesforce-owned platform’s AI assistant are aimed at turning it into an AI agent for enterprise needs. Most of the new features take advantage of the existing apps inside Slack, which connect third-party enterprise tools and platfor...

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  Apple's New Siri App on iOS 27 Supports Text and Voice Modes, Adds 'Extensions' for Third-Party Chatbots: Gurman

  Apple will reveal iOS 27 for supported iPhones at its WWDC 2026 event on June 8. While the full details are yet to be announced, information has already leaked online. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple will launch a new Siri app with improved features and support for third-party services such as Claude, Gemini and ChatGPT in future software upda...

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  Android 17 Beta 3 Hints at New Priority Charging Feature, OEM-Exclusive Camera Features in Third-Party Apps: Report

  The Android 17 Beta 3 is being rolled out by Google, with a mix of visible changes and under-the-hood updates. The Mountain View-based tech giant is testing several new features that are not yet available to public users. According to a report, one of them is a Priority Charging feature. This is aimed at speeding up charging by limiting background ...

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  Apple to Reportedly Open Up Siri to Gemini, Claude and More Third-Party AI Assistants With iOS 27

  Apple is said to be planning a major change to its artificial intelligence (AI) strategy. According to a seasoned journalist, the Cupertino-based tech giant could open up Siri to third-party AI assistants, moving beyond the current ChatGPT exclusivity. The changes, expected to arrive with iOS 27, are reported to be an attempt to bring about a turna...

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  BSNL Reportedly Begins CNAP Integration; Nationwide Caller ID Rollout Expected Soon

  Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is reportedly testing the integration of its caller name presentation (CNAP) service with private telecom operators. A nationwide rollout is expected in the near future. The CNAP, rolled out by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, allows users to see the names of unknown callers directly on their phones wit...

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  How to Bypass Android's 24-Hour Delay and Install Third-Party Apps on Your Phone

  Google has revamped the security policies on Android, with regard to apps that are downloaded through sources other than the Google Play Store. Among the major changes to ensure security is the implementation of a 24-hour waiting period to sideload apps from developers who are not verified. The company claims this measure aims to curb scams and mal...

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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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  Meta to Introduce Paid Third-Party AI Chatbot Integrations on WhatsApp After EU Intervention

  Meta, on Wednesday, changed its policy to allow third-party artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots on WhatsApp in select regions. The updated policy was specified following objections from the European Union (EU), which found the older policy in breach of its competition rules. However, while the social media giant has agreed to open WhatsApp to riv...

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  Google Play Announces New Android Policies With Expanded Billing Options, Eases Access to Third-Party App Stores

  Google on Wednesday announced a series of changes to the Android ecosystem aimed at giving developers greater flexibility in how they distribute apps and handle payments. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, it introduces expanded billing choices on the Google Play Store, new programmes to support developers, and an initiative to make third-p...

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  Amazfit Active 3 Premium Launched With 1.32-Inch Display, Up to 12 Days of Battery Life: Price, Features

  Amazfit Active 3 Premium has been launched at $169.99 (roughly Rs. 15,500). The smartwatch features a 1.32-inch AMOLED display with 3,000 nits brightness, sapphire protection, and 4GB storage. It supports 170+ sports modes, Zepp Coach plans, advanced running metrics, and six satellite positioning systems with offline maps. The watch offers 24-hour ...