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Google Meet is rolling out a new call-screen interface to all users, according to a report. This change was first introduced last year but was only available to those with an enterprise account. The new call screen introduces a new pill-shaped search bar at the top, while also providing contact suggestions.

Gemini Nano, the smaller artificial intelligence (AI) model from the Gemini family, is now being expanded to all Android developers. The AI model so far powered the AI features on first-party Google apps such as Google Messages and Pixel Recorder on compatible Pixel smartphones and the Galaxy S24 series. However, with this expansion, even third-par...

Infinix Zero Flip was unveiled in select global markets on Thursday. This is the first clamshell foldable smartphone from the brand. It comes with a 6.9-inch inner flexible screen and a 3.64-inch cover display. The phone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8020 chipset and supports up to 512GB of onboard storage. The company says the handset has a...

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is getting a new functionality on one of the company’s first-party apps which aims to enhance the meeting experience. On Google Meet, users will now be able to use the inner and outer cameras of the smartphone simultaneously during video conferencing. While this feature was initially announced with the launch of the Pixel ...

YouTube is reportedly rolling out pause ads widely to users and advertisers. The video streaming giant first announced its plans to show these ads that appear when a video is paused last year. Many netizens have reported seeing these ads, expressing concerns over this move. These appear as a pop-up ad and can either be a static image or a short loo...

Google’s visual lookup feature Circle to Search is being expanded to more Android devices, as per a new leak. The artificial intelligence (AI) feature that allows users to quickly run a web search on any visual element on the screen is currently only available on select Samsung and Pixel smartphones.

Google has introduced a new feature for developers to safeguard user data against risky applications that may capture a user's screen content or control device actions, prompting the user to close such apps.

Gemini for Android is getting two new features that will allow users to ask questions about their smartphone’s current screen. Dubbed ‘Ask about this screen’ and ‘Ask about this video’, these tools capture a screenshot and process the content of the screen. Then, when prompted by the user, it can answer any information the user is seeking...

Xiaomi X Pro QLED series was launched in India on Tuesday. The new smart TV lineup runs on Google TV and has an octa-core A55 processor under the hood. They feature thin bezels around the screen and are offered in three sizes— 43 inches, 55 inches, and 65 inches. The Xiaomi X Pro QLED series comes with Xiaomi's Vivid Picture Engine and offers 4K ...

Circle to Search, the artificial intelligence (AI) visual lookup feature developed by Google, might be getting a new music search capability. According to a new leak, a new icon for music search was allegedly seen in the Samsung Galaxy S23 series. The feature is said to be able to detect a song playing on the screen and run a Google Search for it.

Sony Bravia 9 4K series has been launched in India on Tuesday. The latest smart TV lineup comes with Sony's XR picture engine and features mini LED panels with a 120Hz refresh rate. The Sony Bravia 9 series runs on Google TV and is offered in 75-inch and 85-inch screen sizes. Gaming features on the Bravia 9 series include Variable Refresh Rate (VRR...

Sony Bravia 8 OLED smart TV series has been launched in India on Monday. The latest smart TV lineup comes in 65-inch (K-65XR80) and 55-inch (K-55XR80) screen sizes and runs on Google TV. They include features like Auto HDR Tone Mapping, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM). The screens offer a refresh rate of 120Hz at up to...

Android 14 August Security Patch for Pixel smartphones was rolled out by Google on Tuesday. The update is said to bring crucial security fixes for discovered vulnerabilities, ranging from high to critical severity, while also improving performance stability with bug fixes for screen flickering and boot loop issues. It has been rolled out for Pixel ...

Google Pixel 9 series is scheduled to launch on August 13 and the designs of the smartphones have already been revealed via social media. Ahead of its official debut, details about the displays of Google’s upcoming smartphones have reportedly been leaked. As per the claims, the handsets may be equipped with Samsung-made OLED displays with “M14...

The original Pixel Fold is the only foldable which opens directly into a horizontal orientation till date. This also makes it the only foldable in the market which runs supported apps directly in the tablet orientation (with split-screen support) wherever applicable. After several rumours about a new display aspect ratio, we now finally have what's...

Google Meet is rolling out a new call-screen interface to all users, according to a report. This change was first introduced last year but was only available to those with an enterprise account. The new call screen introduces a new pill-shaped search bar at the top, while also providing contact suggestions.

Gemini Nano, the smaller artificial intelligence (AI) model from the Gemini family, is now being expanded to all Android developers. The AI model so far powered the AI features on first-party Google apps such as Google Messages and Pixel Recorder on compatible Pixel smartphones and the Galaxy S24 series. However, with this expansion, even third-par...

Infinix Zero Flip was unveiled in select global markets on Thursday. This is the first clamshell foldable smartphone from the brand. It comes with a 6.9-inch inner flexible screen and a 3.64-inch cover display. The phone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8020 chipset and supports up to 512GB of onboard storage. The company says the handset has a...

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is getting a new functionality on one of the company’s first-party apps which aims to enhance the meeting experience. On Google Meet, users will now be able to use the inner and outer cameras of the smartphone simultaneously during video conferencing. While this feature was initially announced with the launch of the Pixel ...

YouTube is reportedly rolling out pause ads widely to users and advertisers. The video streaming giant first announced its plans to show these ads that appear when a video is paused last year. Many netizens have reported seeing these ads, expressing concerns over this move. These appear as a pop-up ad and can either be a static image or a short loo...

Google’s visual lookup feature Circle to Search is being expanded to more Android devices, as per a new leak. The artificial intelligence (AI) feature that allows users to quickly run a web search on any visual element on the screen is currently only available on select Samsung and Pixel smartphones.

Google has introduced a new feature for developers to safeguard user data against risky applications that may capture a user's screen content or control device actions, prompting the user to close such apps.

Gemini for Android is getting two new features that will allow users to ask questions about their smartphone’s current screen. Dubbed ‘Ask about this screen’ and ‘Ask about this video’, these tools capture a screenshot and process the content of the screen. Then, when prompted by the user, it can answer any information the user is seeking...

Xiaomi X Pro QLED series was launched in India on Tuesday. The new smart TV lineup runs on Google TV and has an octa-core A55 processor under the hood. They feature thin bezels around the screen and are offered in three sizes— 43 inches, 55 inches, and 65 inches. The Xiaomi X Pro QLED series comes with Xiaomi's Vivid Picture Engine and offers 4K ...

Circle to Search, the artificial intelligence (AI) visual lookup feature developed by Google, might be getting a new music search capability. According to a new leak, a new icon for music search was allegedly seen in the Samsung Galaxy S23 series. The feature is said to be able to detect a song playing on the screen and run a Google Search for it.

Sony Bravia 9 4K series has been launched in India on Tuesday. The latest smart TV lineup comes with Sony's XR picture engine and features mini LED panels with a 120Hz refresh rate. The Sony Bravia 9 series runs on Google TV and is offered in 75-inch and 85-inch screen sizes. Gaming features on the Bravia 9 series include Variable Refresh Rate (VRR...

Sony Bravia 8 OLED smart TV series has been launched in India on Monday. The latest smart TV lineup comes in 65-inch (K-65XR80) and 55-inch (K-55XR80) screen sizes and runs on Google TV. They include features like Auto HDR Tone Mapping, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM). The screens offer a refresh rate of 120Hz at up to...

Android 14 August Security Patch for Pixel smartphones was rolled out by Google on Tuesday. The update is said to bring crucial security fixes for discovered vulnerabilities, ranging from high to critical severity, while also improving performance stability with bug fixes for screen flickering and boot loop issues. It has been rolled out for Pixel ...

Google Pixel 9 series is scheduled to launch on August 13 and the designs of the smartphones have already been revealed via social media. Ahead of its official debut, details about the displays of Google’s upcoming smartphones have reportedly been leaked. As per the claims, the handsets may be equipped with Samsung-made OLED displays with “M14...

The original Pixel Fold is the only foldable which opens directly into a horizontal orientation till date. This also makes it the only foldable in the market which runs supported apps directly in the tablet orientation (with split-screen support) wherever applicable. After several rumours about a new display aspect ratio, we now finally have what's...