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Google Officially Reveals Android 16 Release Window for Pixels
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Android 16 will officially start rolling out sometime in June. This was confirmed by Google's Director of Product Management for Pixel and Android system UI, Allen Huang. The update will not bring Material 3 Expressive, as they are scheduled to arrive later this year.
Android 16’s Advanced Protection is a One-Stop Solution for All Your Worries
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Android 16 introduces Advanced Protection, a single toggle to activate all security measures. This includes new features like intrusion logging and existing ones such as theft detection and offline device lock. The feature ensures maximum security without the need to manually enable multiple settings.
Google’s Gemini Coming to WearOS, Android Auto, TV, and Android XR
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Google's Gemini AI is expanding to WearOS, Android Auto, Google TV, and Android XR. The smart AI chatbot will replace Google Assistant on all these devices as the default voice model, enhancing voice interactions across devices. It will make daily tasks more convenient and users will be able to interact with it using natural language commands.
Google Officially Unveils Material 3 Expressive for Android
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Google officially unveiled Material 3 Expressive at the Android Show I/O ahead of the official Google I/O. Coming with Android 16, it features emotional design, smoother interactions, dynamic colors, and springy animations. It is also coming to Pixel watches with the WearOS 6 update, bringing the same design improvements better suited for smartwatches.
Spotify’s AI DJ Just Got Even More Personal
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Spotify's AI DJ now accepts song requests, allowing users to update their playlists based on current moods or events. To use this feature, you need to press and hold the DJ button while listening to a DJ playlist. It is available in over 60 regions for Spotify Premium users. It's rolling out gradually, so make sure your app is up to date.
Google Updates Its Iconic “G” Logo with a Gradient Design
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Google has refreshed its iconic “G” logo for the first time in a decade. The updated design blends its signature red, blue, green, and yellow colors into a gradient instead of distinct sections. First spotted in the Google app on iOS, it’s now appearing on Android devices as well. The reason behind the change is unclear, but speculation ties it to Google’s upcoming Android event.
Samsung has launched the Galaxy S25 Edge, its thinnest phone yet, featuring a 6.7-inch 2K AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, 12GB RAM, and a titanium frame. Apple is rumored to counter with the iPhone 17 Air, expected to be even slimmer, featuring a high-density battery and A19 chip. So which brand will take the trophy for the ultra thin phone of the year? Find out in this read.
Meta is Developing AI Smart Glasses That Never Stop Watching
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Meta is working on two pairs of new smart glasses, codenamed Aperol and Bellini. These glasses will be equipped with "super sensing" vision software which will keep the cameras and sensors turned on always. This new feature will help with facial recognition and reminders for activity and surrounding based reminders.
Gemini on iPad Gets a Proper Full-Screen Upgrade and a New Widget
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Google has updated Gemini for iPads, bringing proper full-screen support on the device. They are also bringing a new Gemini widget to quickly jump into Gemini Live and perform other actions. The app can also connect with your Google Photos library after the update.
Spotify is adding some quality of life improvements to its app with the new update. These changes include a new Create option on the homepage and a more prominent Hide option. Users will also be able to create playlists out of Liked Songs and better manage current playlists as well.
Netflix is Getting a Redesigned UI, AI Search, and New TikTok Style Vertical Feed
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Netflix is overhauling its TV app with a redesigned homepage featuring bigger previews and real-time recommendations. They are also introducing an AI-powered search, which will be exclusive to the iOS version of the Netflix app at first. Users can also look forward to a TikTok-style vertical feed for easier browse and Discover new content to watch on the streaming platform.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 Could Be the World’s Thinnest Foldable Phone
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Samsung could continue making thin and light phones past the Galaxy S25 Edge. Their next Galaxy Z Fold 7 is likely going to be the thinnest foldable in the world, beating the Oppo Find N5. To make this happen, they will be adopting a new battery and charging technologies.
WhatsApp Will Soon Let You Summarize Those Long Chats Easily
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WhatsApp is working on an AI-powered feature to summarize long text chains and group conversations.. The feature will use Meta AI and Private Processing to securely summarize messages without exposing content to WhatsApp, Meta, or third parties. It will appear as a "Summarize with Meta AI" prompt, which you can tap to summarize chats.
This New Spotify Feature Makes Finding Popular Podcasts Easier
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Spotify introduces "Plays", which shows the number of users who listened to a particular podcast episode. This metric helps users discover popular content based on their play count and creators to optimize their content. The feature is rolling out for all Spotify users globally and can be found on a podcasts home page, episode page and show page.
Google’s iOS App Can Now Help “Simplify” Complex Topics
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Google has launched a new "Simplify" feature in its iOS app, powered by Gemini AI. This tool helps users understand complex topics by summarizing highlighted text. It maintains accuracy while simplifying medical, scientific, and other difficult concepts, ensuring no details are lost.
Kindle Readers Rejoice! Amazon Adds “Get Book” Button to Kindle iOS App
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Amazon has added a "Get Book" button in the Kindle app for iOS, simplifying the book purchase process. This change follows an April 30th ruling that altered Apple's App Store guidelines, removing the commission on in-app purchases. Kindle readers can now buy books directly through the app, streamlining the experience.
Google Accidentally Leaks Their Upcoming Android Material Redesign
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Google accidentally leaked details of their new Material 3 Expressive design for Android. The redesign is based on extensive research and aims to be more energetic and user-friendly. It appears to be cooler and helps users find components faster, and improves accessibility for older users.
YouTube Takes a Page from Spotify with a New Two-Person Premium Plan
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YouTube is testing a new two-person premium plan in India, France, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. It offers access to two individual YouTube Premium accounts at a reduced cost of Rs 219 in India (approx $2.59). This is quite similar to Spotify's duo plan, which also offers two accounts at a discounted price.
Skype is Dead, Long Live… Anything But Teams
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Microsoft is finally setting the sun on Skype, the service that popularized video calling and brought so many people together over the 2000s and the early 2010s. Now they want you to switch over to Microsoft Teams, a dull, boring and heavily professional oriented alternative that has a fair share of issues. So I will be explaining why this isn't the right alternative to Skype and its legacy, and instead which other app should you move to after Skype.
10 Best Alternatives to Replace Skype for Video Calls and Conferencing
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Since Microsoft has shut down Skype this May, we have scoured the web to find out the best alternatives for the beloved platforms that are suitable for you to switch over to. These include professional as well as personal messaging apps hand picked for their ease of use and group calling features.
Google is revamping the Clock app with Material 3 Expressive, featuring a new font, elongated time selectors, and bigger floating action button. The new look is a shift from the rounder appeal to a more circular rectangular layout.
Losing Google Search Deal Could Spell Disaster for Firefox
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Google's search deal with Mozilla is under scrutiny by the Department of Justice. Mozilla CFO Eric Muhlheim testified that they would have to make "significant cuts" and and potentially the end of Firefox
What is the Meta AI App: New Features and Overview
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Meta launched its standalone AI app which features a Discover feed and Llama 4 powered voice chat. The Discover feed allows users to share AI creations, however all of its voice features are limited to U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand, leaving other regions with basic options. The chatbot also lets you create AI-generated images, text-chat with the ability to search the web for latest information.
Apple Revises US App Store Guidelines Following Court Ruling
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Apple has updated its App Store guidelines following a U.S. court ruling in its long-standing legal battle with Epic Games. The revised rules allow apps on the U.S. Apple storefront to include external links, buttons, and alternate payment methods without additional charges to developers. While developers welcome the change, Apple disagrees with the ruling and could plan to appeal the decision.
Zuckerberg Outlines Paid Tier and Ads Are Coming to Meta AI App Soon
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In Meta's latest Q1 2025 earnings report, CEO Mark Zuckerberg showed interest in adding a paid subscription to the Meta AI app. He also talked about adding personalized recommendations to the service later down the line. Meta AI already has over a billion users, and the company wants to invest $72 billion to further develop its AI model.
Android Is About to Get Its Biggest Glow-Up in Years
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Android is getting its biggest visual overhaul in years with the upcoming Material 3 design language. It will bring ablur and transparency effects, a shift from rounded elements to a more practical, boxy aesthetic, and colorful icons in settings. Other UI tweaks include compact notifications, and updated status bar icons.
New WhatsApp Features Added in April 2025
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We are back again in April bringing you all the new and exciting that have arrived on our favorite messaging app. From privacy features like Advanced Chat Privacy to other minor changes throughout the user interface, we will be going over all the new WhatsApp features that have arrived over the month of April.
A Journey of Self-Discovery: This App Helped Me Take Control of My Emotions
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In this read, I will go over How We Feel, a journaling app with a visual and guided approach. By identifying emotions and tracking patterns, the user gained self-awareness and made meaningful changes to improve their mental health. The app offers insights, AI-powered reflection, and hotlines for professional help.
Amazon’s Prime Day Sale Returns in July for Its 11th Year
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Amazon's annual Prime Day sale is returning in July 2025 for its 11th year. The event will offer deals across 35 categories, including electronics and back-to-school apparel, in multiple regions worldwide. To participate, you'll need a Prime membership, but the exact date is not yet confirmed.
Your Wear OS Watch Could Soon Get a Gemini Upgrade
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Gemini, Google's AI-powered chatbot, is showing signs of replacing Google Assistant on WearOS smartwatches. The watch now shows Gemini logo for Assistant splash screen and in the recents menu. Google has also quietly changed the naming of Google Assistant and now only refers it as Digital Assistant.
Snapchat Reverts to a Five-Tab Layout Following User Feedback
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Snapchat is reverting to a refined five-tab layout after a three-tab design failed to gain traction. The three-tab layout was released to limited users and hid the private chats and Snap Map tabs. The decision comes as the app's U.S. user base saw a slight decline of 1 million daily active users.
CMF Phone 2 Pro Review: What an Upgrade Should Look Like
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CMF has just announced their new Phone 2 Pro, the successor to the original Phone 1 and after using the device for almost a week, I will be going over my experience with the device and answer whether this is the best budget phone you should get in 2025 or not.
What Is Bluesky and How to Use It
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In this read, we have prepared a complete beginners guide to get you started on Bluesky, which is the new X alternative that people are jumping over to after X's controversial policy changes. We have discussed everything from creating a profile, managing your feed, creating a post, and editing your own profile.
Your Next Motorola Phone Could Come with a Free Perplexity Pro Subscription
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Perplexity has partnered with Motorola as the AI app will now come pre-installed on new Razr and Edge 60 series. Users will have direct access to the answer engine and assistant, and will receive a 3-month free subscription to Perplexity Pro. This partnership aims to offer deeper integration of AI features in Motorola smartphones.
Facebook Plans to Boost Authentic Content with New Anti-Spam Measures
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Facebook is taking a strict approach to curb spam content on the platform. The company will limit interaction and monetization of posts with excessive captions, hashtags, and unrelated images. Additionally, Facebook will reduce the reach of spam networks, fake comments, and fake pages to improve content quality.
Bluesky Suffers Hour-Long Outage Despite Decentralized Design
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Bluesky experienced a significant outage on Thursday, affecting users for almost an hour. The issue was a result of a major problem with the PDS (Personal Data Server) networking. However, users who were using different Bluesky infrastructure's were not affected by this issue.
Move Aside Siri, Perplexity’s AI Voice Assistant Is Here on iPhones
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Perplexity AI has launched its voice assistant on iOS devices, allowing users to access it on iPhones and iPads. The assistant can perform tasks like drafting emails, playing music via Apple Music, and setting reminders, and more taking on Siri's job. However, it has some limitations, such as not working with all system apps and occasional connectivity issues.
WhatsApp’s New Privacy Feature Will Prevent Media Auto-Save and Export
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WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature called Advanced Chat Privacy, which adds an extra layer of security to conversations. This feature prevents others from exporting chats, auto-downloading media, and using AI features for messages. It's available for both individual and group chats, but must be enabled manually by going to each chat's settings.
Pixel 9a Review: Not Love at First Sight, But Give It a Week
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The Google Pixel 9a is a subtle but an improved take on Google's refined formula, featuring a good ergonomic design, without a protruding camera bar, a good display and the biggest battery we have seen on a Pixel. However, the Tensor G4 processor remains to be a disappointment if you push it through heavy workloads, and the cell reception is infuriating. But if you can look past that then you get the best of what Android has to offer, with 7 years of updates promise. It has its quirks, but it proves to be a good device for regular day to day usage.
Is Your DSLR Dated? The Vivo X200 Ultra Might Make You Think So
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Vivo's new X200 Ultra features a 6.82-inch 2K LTPO AMOLED display, a 50MP primary camera with 3.7x zoom, and a 200MP periscope lens. It also has a 50MP selfie camera, 10-bit 4K video recording, and a Photography Kit. The phone is priced at 6,499 yuan ($890) for the base model and 7,999 yuan ($1,096) for the top model.
Max’s Password Sharing Restrictions Arrive with $7.99 Extra Member Fee
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Max is introducing a new Extra Member Add-On, requiring an additional $8 fee per user. The plan is required if someone is using your account outside of your household. Extra members get access to their own profile with the same perks as the owners subscription.
Hands-On with Instagram Edits, Meta’s Answer to CapCut
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Meta has launched their new Instagram linked video editing tool called Edits. The app features an analytics tool, an ideation and project management page, and Instagram’s video editor with AI features in one. The app is targeted towards reel content creators and is available to download on Android and iOS