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Apple's AirPods to Get Live Conversation Translation Feature With iOS 19 Update: Report
Apple's AirPods will reportedly receive a software update that introduces a conversation translation feature. These TWS (truly wireless stereo) headsets will utilise a connected iPhone's processor to enable real-time translation of in-person conversations. While this feature is already available on Google's Pixel Buds with Pixel phones, Apple had e...
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Google Renaming Gemini Extensions to ‘Apps’, Powers It With Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking
Google is making a couple of changes to Gemini. Announced on Friday, one of the changes is focused on the lexicon of Gemini tools, while the other improves the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot’s capability of connecting with different apps. The company is currently rolling out this update to all Google Workspace accounts, although the renamin...
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Gemini for iOS Updated With Six New Lockscreen Widgets, Control Centre Access
Gemini for iOS received a new update on Monday that introduced multiple new lockscreen widgets for the artificial intelligence (AI) app. There are six lockscreen widgets in total that iPhone users can set to quickly access specific features of the Gemini app without having to unlock the device first. Alongside the widgets, Google has also added Con...
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Apple Tipped to Be Working on Gemini Integration With Apple Intelligence
Apple might be planning to expand the integration of third-party artificial intelligence (AI) services with Siri. The Cupertino-based tech giant added Apple Intelligence features to compatible iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices with the iOS 18.2 update in December 2024. The rollout also marked the first time the company offered a system-wide integration...
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Google Chrome for iOS Is Getting a ‘Search Screen with Google Lens’ Feature
Google Chrome and the Google app for iOS are getting a new visual lookup feature. Announced on Wednesday, the new feature uses Google Lens to let users run visual queries on whatever is visible on the screen. The new search feature works similarly to Circle to Search which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to let users perform several actions such ...
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Google I/O 2025 Dates Confirmed, Android 16 and Gemini AI Announcements Expected
Google I/O 2025, the company’s developer-focused conference, is confirmed to be held on May 20 and 21. The tech giant’s annual event will be hosted at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California. Google has opened registration for the event, which will be held both offline as well as online via live streams. The event typically cons...
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SparkCat Crypto Stealer Malware Infected Multiple Apps on Play Store, App Store
Security researchers have discovered several apps on the App Store and Google Play infected with the SparkCat crypto stealer malware. The apps contained a malicious SDK using optical character recognition (OCR) to steal "crypto wallet recovery phrases" from users' screenshots. Notably, this is the first time such cryptocurrency-stealing malware has...
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Grok AI App for Android Coming Soon, Available to Pre-Register on Google Play
Grok, xAI's native artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, will soon be available as a standalone app for Android users. On Tuesday, the app was spotted being listed on Google Play. While the app cannot be downloaded and installed at present, users can pre-register for the app when it finally becomes available.
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Signing Into Google Account Will Require Additional 2 Factor Authentication Verification: Report
Google has added another layer of verification as part of its two-factor authentication (2FA) which now appears when signing into the Google account on an unrecognised device, according to a report. This change is said to arrive with the most recent version of Google Play Services and thus, is currently limited to Android phones. It reportedly adds...
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Google Releases AI-Powered ‘Ask for Me’ Feature That Can Call Businesses for You
Google released a new experimental artificial intelligence (AI) feature via Search Lab on Thursday. Dubbed Ask for Me, the feature is available within Google Search and allows users to let an AI chatbot call businesses to make enquiries. The feature is currently available to select users in the US in the Android and iOS versions of the Google Searc...
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Google Home Gemini Extensions Reportedly Rolling Out to All Users
Google Home extension for Gemini is reportedly rolling out to all users. As per the report, the new extension will be shipped globally over the coming weeks. The extension will allow the Gemini app on Android and iOS to control and manage Google Home-connected smart home devices. This will allow users to type or speak natural language commands, and...
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YouTube Premium Rolls Out Experimental Features Including Higher Audio Quality, Faster Playback Speeds
YouTube on Wednesday introduced several new experimental features for its premium subscribers. Aimed at enhancing the content consumption, it enables them to enjoy higher quality audio while watching music videos and toggle faster video playback. Further, YouTube Shorts for iOS now benefits from picture-in-picture and smart downloads. The company h...
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Google Lens Updated to Directly Open the Camera Viewfinder When Opened: Report
Google Lens has reportedly received an update that changes its launch behaviour. Currently, for most users, searching via the camera tool requires a two-step process where first a preview screen opens, and then tapping the preview viewfinder opens the camera. As per the report, the Mountain View-based tech giant has now simplified the process to le...
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Apple Fights $1.8 Billion App Store Lawsuit in First of UK Class Actions Against Tech Giants
Apple is facing a mass lawsuit brought on behalf of around 20 million iPhone and iPad users in the United Kingdom, who were allegedly overcharged for app purchases. Apple, however, says the case is meritless and overlooks the benefits to consumers of the integrated approach of its iOS operating system, which prioritises security and privacy.
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Google Releases ‘Daily Listen’ AI-Generated, Personalised Podcasts via Discover Feed: Report
Google has reportedly released a new experimental artificial intelligence (AI) feature that can generate a podcast-style audio overview based on a user’s Discover feed. Dubbed Daily Listen, the feature is said to be available in the Android and iOS versions of the Google app in select regions. To be eligible for the feature in said locations, use...
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Apple's AirPods to Get Live Conversation Translation Feature With iOS 19 Update: Report
Apple's AirPods will reportedly receive a software update that introduces a conversation translation feature. These TWS (truly wireless stereo) headsets will utilise a connected iPhone's processor to enable real-time translation of in-person conversations. While this feature is already available on Google's Pixel Buds with Pixel phones, Apple had e...
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Google Renaming Gemini Extensions to ‘Apps’, Powers It With Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking
Google is making a couple of changes to Gemini. Announced on Friday, one of the changes is focused on the lexicon of Gemini tools, while the other improves the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot’s capability of connecting with different apps. The company is currently rolling out this update to all Google Workspace accounts, although the renamin...
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Gemini for iOS Updated With Six New Lockscreen Widgets, Control Centre Access
Gemini for iOS received a new update on Monday that introduced multiple new lockscreen widgets for the artificial intelligence (AI) app. There are six lockscreen widgets in total that iPhone users can set to quickly access specific features of the Gemini app without having to unlock the device first. Alongside the widgets, Google has also added Con...
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Apple Tipped to Be Working on Gemini Integration With Apple Intelligence
Apple might be planning to expand the integration of third-party artificial intelligence (AI) services with Siri. The Cupertino-based tech giant added Apple Intelligence features to compatible iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices with the iOS 18.2 update in December 2024. The rollout also marked the first time the company offered a system-wide integration...
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Google Chrome for iOS Is Getting a ‘Search Screen with Google Lens’ Feature
Google Chrome and the Google app for iOS are getting a new visual lookup feature. Announced on Wednesday, the new feature uses Google Lens to let users run visual queries on whatever is visible on the screen. The new search feature works similarly to Circle to Search which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to let users perform several actions such ...
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Google I/O 2025 Dates Confirmed, Android 16 and Gemini AI Announcements Expected
Google I/O 2025, the company’s developer-focused conference, is confirmed to be held on May 20 and 21. The tech giant’s annual event will be hosted at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California. Google has opened registration for the event, which will be held both offline as well as online via live streams. The event typically cons...
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SparkCat Crypto Stealer Malware Infected Multiple Apps on Play Store, App Store
Security researchers have discovered several apps on the App Store and Google Play infected with the SparkCat crypto stealer malware. The apps contained a malicious SDK using optical character recognition (OCR) to steal "crypto wallet recovery phrases" from users' screenshots. Notably, this is the first time such cryptocurrency-stealing malware has...
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Grok AI App for Android Coming Soon, Available to Pre-Register on Google Play
Grok, xAI's native artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, will soon be available as a standalone app for Android users. On Tuesday, the app was spotted being listed on Google Play. While the app cannot be downloaded and installed at present, users can pre-register for the app when it finally becomes available.
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Signing Into Google Account Will Require Additional 2 Factor Authentication Verification: Report
Google has added another layer of verification as part of its two-factor authentication (2FA) which now appears when signing into the Google account on an unrecognised device, according to a report. This change is said to arrive with the most recent version of Google Play Services and thus, is currently limited to Android phones. It reportedly adds...
-
Google Releases AI-Powered ‘Ask for Me’ Feature That Can Call Businesses for You
Google released a new experimental artificial intelligence (AI) feature via Search Lab on Thursday. Dubbed Ask for Me, the feature is available within Google Search and allows users to let an AI chatbot call businesses to make enquiries. The feature is currently available to select users in the US in the Android and iOS versions of the Google Searc...
-
Google Home Gemini Extensions Reportedly Rolling Out to All Users
Google Home extension for Gemini is reportedly rolling out to all users. As per the report, the new extension will be shipped globally over the coming weeks. The extension will allow the Gemini app on Android and iOS to control and manage Google Home-connected smart home devices. This will allow users to type or speak natural language commands, and...
-
YouTube Premium Rolls Out Experimental Features Including Higher Audio Quality, Faster Playback Speeds
YouTube on Wednesday introduced several new experimental features for its premium subscribers. Aimed at enhancing the content consumption, it enables them to enjoy higher quality audio while watching music videos and toggle faster video playback. Further, YouTube Shorts for iOS now benefits from picture-in-picture and smart downloads. The company h...
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Google Lens Updated to Directly Open the Camera Viewfinder When Opened: Report
Google Lens has reportedly received an update that changes its launch behaviour. Currently, for most users, searching via the camera tool requires a two-step process where first a preview screen opens, and then tapping the preview viewfinder opens the camera. As per the report, the Mountain View-based tech giant has now simplified the process to le...
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Apple Fights $1.8 Billion App Store Lawsuit in First of UK Class Actions Against Tech Giants
Apple is facing a mass lawsuit brought on behalf of around 20 million iPhone and iPad users in the United Kingdom, who were allegedly overcharged for app purchases. Apple, however, says the case is meritless and overlooks the benefits to consumers of the integrated approach of its iOS operating system, which prioritises security and privacy.
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Google Releases ‘Daily Listen’ AI-Generated, Personalised Podcasts via Discover Feed: Report
Google has reportedly released a new experimental artificial intelligence (AI) feature that can generate a podcast-style audio overview based on a user’s Discover feed. Dubbed Daily Listen, the feature is said to be available in the Android and iOS versions of the Google app in select regions. To be eligible for the feature in said locations, use...
