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Google Photos Developing Quick Edit Feature for Editing Media Before Sharing: Report
Google Photos may be developing a new feature which lets users edit photos and videos quickly before sharing them, according to a report. The feature is dubbed Quick Edit and is said to enable quick photo editing by automatically enhancing it. Further, it is reported to also have cropping functionality.
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Android 16 Developer Preview 2 Improves Battery Life, Adds Fingerprint Unlock on Pixel With Screen Off: Report
Android 16 Developer Preview 2 (DP2) has been released by Google, allowing testing of new APIs and features. In addition to improving upon the features introduced with the first preview last month, the latest update is claimed to enhance the battery life. Further, it bundles a new feature which is exclusive to Pixel devices. Following its arrival, ...
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Google Reportedly Developing Motion Cues Feature to Tackle Vehicle Motion Sickness
Google might be developing a new feature to tackle potential motion sickness when using Android smartphones in vehicles during transit, according to a report. It is said to have been discovered during an APK teardown of the latest version of the Google Play Services app. While third-party apps to prevent car sickness are available on the Google Pla...
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Samsung One UI 7 Beta With Galaxy AI Features Rolls Out: Availability, Eligible Models and Features
Samsung announced the One UI 7 beta rollout in select regions a month after its initial unveiling at the Samsung Developer Conference (SDC) 2024 in San Jose, California. The update brings Android 15 to Galaxy devices, introducing visual enhancements with more customisation options, a new notification system called Now Bar, redesigned One UI widgets...
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Nothing Rolls Out Community Widgets App, Brings Nokia’s Classic Snake Game to Its Smartphones
Nothing has introduced a new app called Nothing Community Widgets. As the name suggests, it features widgets such as games and tools for Nothing smartphones co-developed by its passionate user base. One of the first arrivals on the app is a snake game which pays homage to the classic snake experience on Nokia phones. It is exclusively available for...
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Pixel Recorder App Could Soon Get a ‘Clear Voice’ Feature for Background Noise Reduction
Google is developing a new feature for its native Pixel Recorder app to eliminate background noise and enable clearer speech playback when recording audio on its smartphones, according to a report. It was spotted during an APK teardown of the app for Android. The app is exclusive to Google’s Pixel lineup of devices such as the latest Pixel 9 seri...
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Google Drive for Android Reportedly Developing Privacy Screen Feature for Enhanced Security
Google Drive is developing a new feature for Android devices that is speculated to add a layer of security while accessing the app, according to a report. It is said to have been discovered during an APK teardown of the app on the Android platform. The feature, called Privacy Screen, has been available on the iOS version of the cloud storage app si...
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Google Developing Minimise Option and Other Features for Desktop Mode on Android: Report
Google is speculated to be making efforts to develop its Android operating system (OS) into a more desktop-oriented experience for tablets in a bid to keep up with competitors such as Apple’s iPad. It introduced a desktop windowing feature with the Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 in September which enables users to apps simultaneously in free-form windows...
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Android 16 Will Reportedly Automatically Hide Sensitive Lock Screen Notifications
Android 16 was released in developer preview on Wednesday. A dive into the Android 16 Developer Preview 1 has revealed that it might bring a new feature which automatically hides sensitive notifications, such as OTPs and two-factor authentication codes, from the smartphone’s lock screen, according to a report. With this step, it may reportedly be...
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Google Play Best of 2024: Indus Battle Royale, WhatsApp Among Top Apps and Games on Play Store in India
Google on Tuesday announced its annual list of top games and apps on the Play Store in India. The Google Play Best of 2024 awards focus on apps that have a practical and user-centric design at their centre, developed by Indian developers for niche audiences. The company highlights the advancements made across sectors such as personalised news, fash...
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Google Shielded Email Feature Reportedly in Development; Could Help Users Hide Email Addresses
Google is reportedly working on Shielded Email, a new feature that could protect user privacy while using apps that ask for their email address. The new Shielded Email feature could allow users to share email address 'aliases' when signing up for apps or newsletters and might work similarly to Apple's Hide My Email service that is available to iClo...
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Samsung's One UI 7 Update to Introduce Smart Notification Management, Redesigned Icons and New AI Features
One UI 7 was briefly teased by the company at its annual developer conference, and a publication has now leaked the design and features arriving with the upcoming update. While One UI 7 isn't expected to arrive until early 2025, it will reportedly bring several improvements to the interface, while introducing new parental controls and AI-powered fe...
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WhatsApp for Android Reportedly Testing Feature to Share Music on Status Updates
WhatsApp may be developing a new feature for its Android platform which lets users share media on status updates, as per the claims by a feature tracker. This functionality is speculated to allow users to search, select and search for the music, courtesy of Meta Platforms’ recent agreement with the Universal Music Group. They can tap on a new but...
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JioFinance App With UPI, Utility Payments and Loan Functionality Launched in India
The JioFinance app was launched in India on Friday as a one-stop solution for financial essentials. It has been developed by Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL), previously a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited. The app, which is now available widely for users in the country, offers facilities such as carrying out UPI transactions, monitori...
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Android 16 Could Allow All Apps to Use Chat Bubbles for Improved Multitasking
Google is reportedly developing a new feature that will allow any installed app to operate in a floating window, similar to a chat bubble. When combined with a previously announced feature, this could introduce a second multitasking bar on tablets, complementing the existing dock and showcasing all active apps running in floating windows.
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Google Photos Developing Quick Edit Feature for Editing Media Before Sharing: Report
Google Photos may be developing a new feature which lets users edit photos and videos quickly before sharing them, according to a report. The feature is dubbed Quick Edit and is said to enable quick photo editing by automatically enhancing it. Further, it is reported to also have cropping functionality.
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Android 16 Developer Preview 2 Improves Battery Life, Adds Fingerprint Unlock on Pixel With Screen Off: Report
Android 16 Developer Preview 2 (DP2) has been released by Google, allowing testing of new APIs and features. In addition to improving upon the features introduced with the first preview last month, the latest update is claimed to enhance the battery life. Further, it bundles a new feature which is exclusive to Pixel devices. Following its arrival, ...
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Google Reportedly Developing Motion Cues Feature to Tackle Vehicle Motion Sickness
Google might be developing a new feature to tackle potential motion sickness when using Android smartphones in vehicles during transit, according to a report. It is said to have been discovered during an APK teardown of the latest version of the Google Play Services app. While third-party apps to prevent car sickness are available on the Google Pla...
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Samsung One UI 7 Beta With Galaxy AI Features Rolls Out: Availability, Eligible Models and Features
Samsung announced the One UI 7 beta rollout in select regions a month after its initial unveiling at the Samsung Developer Conference (SDC) 2024 in San Jose, California. The update brings Android 15 to Galaxy devices, introducing visual enhancements with more customisation options, a new notification system called Now Bar, redesigned One UI widgets...
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Nothing Rolls Out Community Widgets App, Brings Nokia’s Classic Snake Game to Its Smartphones
Nothing has introduced a new app called Nothing Community Widgets. As the name suggests, it features widgets such as games and tools for Nothing smartphones co-developed by its passionate user base. One of the first arrivals on the app is a snake game which pays homage to the classic snake experience on Nokia phones. It is exclusively available for...
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Pixel Recorder App Could Soon Get a ‘Clear Voice’ Feature for Background Noise Reduction
Google is developing a new feature for its native Pixel Recorder app to eliminate background noise and enable clearer speech playback when recording audio on its smartphones, according to a report. It was spotted during an APK teardown of the app for Android. The app is exclusive to Google’s Pixel lineup of devices such as the latest Pixel 9 seri...
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Google Drive for Android Reportedly Developing Privacy Screen Feature for Enhanced Security
Google Drive is developing a new feature for Android devices that is speculated to add a layer of security while accessing the app, according to a report. It is said to have been discovered during an APK teardown of the app on the Android platform. The feature, called Privacy Screen, has been available on the iOS version of the cloud storage app si...
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Google Developing Minimise Option and Other Features for Desktop Mode on Android: Report
Google is speculated to be making efforts to develop its Android operating system (OS) into a more desktop-oriented experience for tablets in a bid to keep up with competitors such as Apple’s iPad. It introduced a desktop windowing feature with the Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 in September which enables users to apps simultaneously in free-form windows...
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Android 16 Will Reportedly Automatically Hide Sensitive Lock Screen Notifications
Android 16 was released in developer preview on Wednesday. A dive into the Android 16 Developer Preview 1 has revealed that it might bring a new feature which automatically hides sensitive notifications, such as OTPs and two-factor authentication codes, from the smartphone’s lock screen, according to a report. With this step, it may reportedly be...
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Google Play Best of 2024: Indus Battle Royale, WhatsApp Among Top Apps and Games on Play Store in India
Google on Tuesday announced its annual list of top games and apps on the Play Store in India. The Google Play Best of 2024 awards focus on apps that have a practical and user-centric design at their centre, developed by Indian developers for niche audiences. The company highlights the advancements made across sectors such as personalised news, fash...
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Google Shielded Email Feature Reportedly in Development; Could Help Users Hide Email Addresses
Google is reportedly working on Shielded Email, a new feature that could protect user privacy while using apps that ask for their email address. The new Shielded Email feature could allow users to share email address 'aliases' when signing up for apps or newsletters and might work similarly to Apple's Hide My Email service that is available to iClo...
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Samsung's One UI 7 Update to Introduce Smart Notification Management, Redesigned Icons and New AI Features
One UI 7 was briefly teased by the company at its annual developer conference, and a publication has now leaked the design and features arriving with the upcoming update. While One UI 7 isn't expected to arrive until early 2025, it will reportedly bring several improvements to the interface, while introducing new parental controls and AI-powered fe...
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WhatsApp for Android Reportedly Testing Feature to Share Music on Status Updates
WhatsApp may be developing a new feature for its Android platform which lets users share media on status updates, as per the claims by a feature tracker. This functionality is speculated to allow users to search, select and search for the music, courtesy of Meta Platforms’ recent agreement with the Universal Music Group. They can tap on a new but...
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JioFinance App With UPI, Utility Payments and Loan Functionality Launched in India
The JioFinance app was launched in India on Friday as a one-stop solution for financial essentials. It has been developed by Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL), previously a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited. The app, which is now available widely for users in the country, offers facilities such as carrying out UPI transactions, monitori...
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Android 16 Could Allow All Apps to Use Chat Bubbles for Improved Multitasking
Google is reportedly developing a new feature that will allow any installed app to operate in a floating window, similar to a chat bubble. When combined with a previously announced feature, this could introduce a second multitasking bar on tablets, complementing the existing dock and showcasing all active apps running in floating windows.
