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  WhatsApp Beta Introduces AI-Generated Group Icons, Meta AI Widget

  WhatsApp is testing two new features on beta versions of its Android app. A new widget allows users to access the Meta AI chatbot without opening the app. Additionally, an AI-generated group icon feature lets beta testers create and set group photos using prompts with Meta AI. These features are expected to roll out to all WhatsApp users on iOS and...

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  Google Official Said to Have Revealed Android 16 Launch Timeline at MWC 2025; Could Release in June

  Android 16, the next big operating system (OS) update for Android devices, will be launched in June, according to a report. A company official reportedly revealed this information to a publication at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona. Notably, Google has a track record of releasing the next iteration of Android OS updates in August,...

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  Android 16 Beta 2.1 Rolling Out With Fix for Unexpected Reboot, System Stability Improvements

  Google on Friday rolled out the Android 16 Beta 2.1 update to developers and beta testers. Initially available on select Google Pixel devices, it is the latest testing version of Google's smartphone operating system and builds upon the release of the Android 16 Beta 2 which was introduced earlier this month. Unlike the previous update which brought...

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  WhatsApp Reportedly Developing UPI Lite Functionality for Quick Low-Value Transactions

  WhatsApp may be developing a UPI Lite functionality for users, according to a report. It is speculated to simplify the payment process by enabling them to carry out transactions without entering the PIN. Similar to other platforms, WhatsApp’s in-development feature was spotted following an APK teardown of a beta version of the app and it may work...

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  Google’s Phone App for Android Reportedly Rolls Out Filters for Sorting Call History

  Google is rolling out a new functionality in its Phone app which aims to improve the sorting of calls on the handset, according to a report. It is said to introduce various filters for sorting out calls based on their type, from spam to unknown callers. Users will now reportedly see calls sorted into various categories instead of one continuous str...

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  Android 16 Beta 2 Rolls Out to Beta Testers With New Camera Features, Privacy Improvements

  Android 16 Beta 2 began rolling out to developers and testers on Thursday. The latest update enhances camera performance with features like hybrid auto-exposure mode and UltraHDR HEIC photos. It also introduces new privacy improvements. The stable version of Android 16 is expected to be released to eligible Google Pixel smartphones in Q2 2025.

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  WhatsApp for iOS Could Soon Get a Feature to Let Users Add Instagram Profile Links

  WhatsApp is said to be working on a new feature for its iOS app that will allow users to add their Instagram profile links to their account. As per the claims by a feature tracker, the feature is aimed at letting users showcase their social media profiles in the same space to let their contacts easily connect with them.

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  WhatsApp Reportedly Testing Feature to Allow Users to Make Bill Payments in India

  WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature for users in India. This feature is expected to allow users to make bill payments directly from within the messaging app. In November 2020, WhatsApp introduced the option to send money using the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) to select users in the country.

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  WhatsApp for Android Begins Testing Ability to Open View Once Media on Linked Devices

  WhatsApp is developing a new feature for its Android app which lets users open a media file which has been set as ‘View Once’ on linked devices, according to claims by a feature tracker. It is said to be introduced with a recent update of the WhatsApp beta for Android app and is currently only available to beta testers.

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  Windows 11 Start Menu Phone Integration Now Allows Support for iPhone

  Microsoft is experimenting with a new feature for Windows Insiders in the Dev and Beta channels. Previously, the company tested the ability for Android users to access their handsets from the Start menu. Now, it is extending the phone integration to iPhone users, who can now access calls and messages from the connected smartphones directly from ...

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  Samsung Lets Users Try Out Stable One UI 7.0 on Galaxy S24 FE via Remote Test Lab

  Samsung unveiled a stable version of One UI 7 based on Android 15 alongside the Galaxy S25 series during its Galaxy Unpacked event earlier this month. The new software will soon make its way to older models like the Galaxy S24 series and Galaxy S24 FE. Ahead of the public rollout, users can check out the stable One UI 7.0 on Galaxy S24 FE virtuall...

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  MobiKwik, CRED Launch CBDC eRupee in Partnership with RBI and Yes Bank

  MobiKwik is the first digital wallet to go live with a full-scale production version of the e-rupee wallet, the new CBDC product is available to all its Android users. Yes Bank's role as the first sponsor bank to enable CBDC issuance for a third party application provider (TPAP) like CRED exemplifies its commitment to supporting the future of digit...

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  WhatsApp for iOS Testing Multi-Account Support for Managing Multiple Accounts on Same iPhone

  WhatsApp is said to be developing a new feature for its iOS app which lets users control multiple accounts on a single device, as per the claims by a feature tracker. It is said to simplify account management and negate the need to carry multiple devices with different accounts or have parallel versions of WhatsApp for iOS. With multi-account suppo...

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  Google Home Working On AI-Generated Insights Based on Usage Patterns and Interactions: Report

  Google Home is reportedly getting several new features and upgrades that will offer new ways for users to personalise their compatible smart home devices. As per the report, the Mountain View-based tech giant is adding a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature dubbed Insights that provides suggestions for users based on app usage as well as how th...

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  Android 16 Beta Builds Said to Be On Schedule; Release Dates Surface Online

  Google released the Android 16 Developer Preview 1 in November 2024. The second Developer Preview, allowing tests of new APIs and features, was introduced in December of that year. The first Beta build of the operating system is expected to arrive by the end of this month. A recent report has suggested the expected release dates of the first, se...