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  Vodafone Makes World's First Satellite Video Call Using Standard Smartphone

  Vodafone said it had made the world's first video call via satellite using a standard smartphone from a remote location. The European mobile operator's CEO Margherita Della Valle received the call on Monday from company engineer Rowan Chesmer, who was located in the Welsh mountains where there was no network signal.

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  Google Maps Cited In Top Court Over Well's Location In Sambhal Mosque Dispute

  The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice on a plea by Sambhal's Jama Masjid management committee, and ordered status quo with regard to a private well located near the entrance of the mosque.

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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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  OnePlus 13 Can Be Tracked Even When Powered Off With Google's Find My Device Network

  OnePlus 13 may be located when stolen even if the handset’s battery runs out or it is powered off, according to a report. The smartphone was launched in India and the global markets on January 7, equipped with features such as Hasselblad-branded cameras, Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, and a 6,000mAh battery. It also brings support for Google’s Fin...

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  JioTag Go With Support For Google’s Find My Device Network Launched in India: Price, Features

  JioTag Go was launched in India on Wednesday. It is claimed to be India’s first Android tracker with support for Google’s Find My Device network. Users can locate the tracker with the Google Find My Device app, which uses the network of all Android phones worldwide. The Bluetooth-enabled tracker is claimed to offer a battery life of up to a y...

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  Google Maps Will Be Deleting Your Location History. Know How To Protect It

  Google had announced the move last year with the first deadline being December 1, 2024, but decided to extend it.

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  Google Lets Users Temporarily Pause Location Updates to Improve Unwanted Bluetooth Tracker Detection

  Google has updated its unknown tracker alerts for Android, enabling users to locate and disable hidden trackers. Users can now pause location updates to protect their privacy when a tracker is detected. Additionally, they can find hidden tags compatible with the Find My Device network using an Android smartphone.

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  Google to Tweak Search Results in Europe After Rivals Complained

  Google plans to make adjustments to displaying search results on its platform in Europe after some smaller rivals complained about lower traffic to their sites. Under the EU Digital Markets Act (DMA), Google is prohibited from favouring its products and services on its platform.

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  Google Chrome for iOS Receives Shopping Insights, Other New Features

  Google Chrome for iOS has rolled out several new features that aim to make finding information and completing tasks easier. The web browser now lets iPhone users add text queries to visual searches via Google Lens for more helpful and relevant results. It also introduces new ways to save space on iPhone, find better deals while shopping online, and...

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  Google Chrome for Android Testing Identity Check Feature for Password Manager Outside Trusted Locations: Report

  Google Chrome for Android is testing a new feature that might add a layer of security when it comes to password autofill outside trusted locations, as per a report. The feature is dubbed Identity Check which Google announced last week and is said to necessitate biometric authentication before auto-filling passwords via the Google Password Manager.

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  Pixel Phones With Temperature Sensor Could Get Material Auto-Detection Feature Soon

  Google Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 8 Pro’s pre-installed Thermometer app could get a new feature that could make the process of recording the temperature easier, according to a report. It is said to have been spotted during an APK teardown of the app. Leveraging the temperature sensor located at the back of the Pixel 9 Pro and its predecessor, this fea...

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  Qatar Financial Centre Activates Digital Assets Lab Nearly a Year After Announcement

  The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), located in Doha, has activated the ‘Digital Assets Lab’ that is aimed at enabling the development, testing, and commercialisation of Web3 services. As part of this initiative, leading Web3 firms such as Polygon, Partior, and ALT Realtech have been selected to develop blockchain-based solutions tailored to their...

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  "Resume Leke Pohoch Jao" - Google And Deloitte's Parties At Same Location Spark Funny Reactions

  A viral post on X (formerly Twitter) shows sections of the same Bengaluru microbrewery reserved for parties from Deloitte and Google.

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  "True Social Service": Internet Reacts To "Wear Helmet" Note On Google Maps

  The location tag, written in Tamil, translates to "Police are there, wear a helmet," serving as a caution for drivers to adhere to traffic rules.

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  Google's Pixel Watch Likely to Get Find My Device Network Support Soon: Report

  Google may soon bring its Find My Device network for Pixel Watch users, according to a new APK teardown report. It uses a crowdsourced network of all Android users to locate smartphones and accessories and is helpful in finding devices that are misplaced or missing. The missing item does not require an internet connection to be trackable.