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1Password Update Adds Ability to Add Locations to Items With Corresponding Map View
1Password has launched a new feature to simplify accessing passwords and codes based on location. The latest iOS and Android versions of 1Password now support adding location information to items. Relevant items will appear when users are in specific locations, and users can view item locations on a map.
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Apple Reportedly Considering Monetising Maps App via Search Advertising
Apple is reportedly considering monetising its Maps app. As per a report, the Cupertino-based tech giant is planning to replicate Google Maps’ business model and offer search advertising to businesses. The company is said to prominently feature its clients in the Maps app’s search results. The tech giant is reportedly exploring this option to i...
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Apple Is Renaming Gulf Of Mexico To Gulf Of America On Maps App
The change comes after the US government updated its official map to reflect the new name 'Gulf of America'.
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Samsung's One UI 7 Now Bar Feature Tipped to Be Integrated With Google Maps
One UI 7 operating system, which was launched at the Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event, is tipped to be adding Google Maps integration into the Now Bar. The South Korean tech giant introduced Now Bar and Now Brief at the event as new artificial intelligence (AI) features within the Galay AI suite. Now Bar shows a wide range of information and insights to ...
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Recent iPhone, Mac Models Susceptible to Side Channel Exploitation, Putting Sensitive Information at Risk: Report
Security researchers have discovered new vulnerabilities in Apple’s in-house Silicon chipsets which may leave it exposed to exploitation, according to a report. The Cupertino-based technology company’s A and M-series chipsets, which power the iPhone/iPad and Mac, respectively, are said to be susceptible to side channel attacks which may allow t...
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6 Must-Have Travel Apps To Download Before Your Next Trip
Whether it is sorting your itinerary, navigating like a local, or scoring the best deals, these travel apps will make your trip planning seamless.
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Google AI-Powered Air View+ Announced With Real-Time Hyperlocal Air Quality Information Across India
Google announced Air View+, an ecosystem-based solution to address the gaps in air quality data across India, on Wednesday. The system uses the Mountain View-based tech giant’s artificial intelligence (AI) models to process a large volume of air quality data at the hyperlocal level and provide actionable insights to Indian government agencies.
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Google Maps Updated With Product Search, Trailer-Friendly Routes and Weather Disruption Alerts
Google Maps has introduced several new features designed to enhance the user experience for shopping and driving during the upcoming holiday season. Users will be able to search for specific products within Google Maps, while drivers in North America can use 'trailer-friendly routes' to avoid obstacles and tunnels.
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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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Gemini AI Assistant Gets Google Home Extension, Can Control Smart Home Devices
Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) assistant is getting support of a new extension that will allow users to control their smart home appliances. The AI-powered virtual assistant for Android devices has been receiving regular extension support to perform more tasks on the device and match the performance level of the older Google Assistant. Current...
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Google Maps Gets Updated With Gemini-Powered Curated Inspirations, Improved Navigation and Immersive View
Google Maps is getting several new artificial intelligence (AI) features powered by Gemini. Announced on Thursday, these features are aimed at offering more relevant information during navigation and showcasing curated inspirations that users can see to know more about the locality and what they can do. Additionally, Immersive View, which shows nea...
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Apple Business Connect Updated to Display Brand Information on Caller ID, Mail and Apple Pay
Apple Business Connect has been updated with Business Caller ID, Branded Mail, and the ability to see brand information while using Tap to Pay on iPhone. These features will be available to all businesses even if they do not have a physical presence, according to Apple.
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Snapchat Announces Testing of Sponsored Ads in Chats and Promoted Places in Snap Map
Snapchat has announced that it will begin testing advertisement placements in two places in its app, improving customer relationship management (CRM) system integrations. It is partnering with two dining franchises and an entertainment company whose ads will be visible on the app, enabling businesses to visually engage with consumers.
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Google Showcases India-Focused AI, Payment and Safety Features at Google for India 2024 Event
Google for India 2024 event was held on Thursday and the company unveiled new features across its apps and services that are aimed at users in India. The search giant introduced enhancements to Google Pay, Google Maps, search and showcased health-related features created in collaboration with the healthcare industry.
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Google Imagery Update Enables Street-Level Exploration in 80 Countries; Introduces Historical View in Google Earth
Google Street View has received one of its biggest updates in recent years. It is now available in nearly 80 countries, some of which have Street View imagery for the first time ever. The feature, available on Google Earth and Maps, stitches together billions of panoramic images to provide street-level views which users can access from home.
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1Password Update Adds Ability to Add Locations to Items With Corresponding Map View
1Password has launched a new feature to simplify accessing passwords and codes based on location. The latest iOS and Android versions of 1Password now support adding location information to items. Relevant items will appear when users are in specific locations, and users can view item locations on a map.
-
Apple Reportedly Considering Monetising Maps App via Search Advertising
Apple is reportedly considering monetising its Maps app. As per a report, the Cupertino-based tech giant is planning to replicate Google Maps’ business model and offer search advertising to businesses. The company is said to prominently feature its clients in the Maps app’s search results. The tech giant is reportedly exploring this option to i...
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Apple Is Renaming Gulf Of Mexico To Gulf Of America On Maps App
The change comes after the US government updated its official map to reflect the new name 'Gulf of America'.
-
Samsung's One UI 7 Now Bar Feature Tipped to Be Integrated With Google Maps
One UI 7 operating system, which was launched at the Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event, is tipped to be adding Google Maps integration into the Now Bar. The South Korean tech giant introduced Now Bar and Now Brief at the event as new artificial intelligence (AI) features within the Galay AI suite. Now Bar shows a wide range of information and insights to ...
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Recent iPhone, Mac Models Susceptible to Side Channel Exploitation, Putting Sensitive Information at Risk: Report
Security researchers have discovered new vulnerabilities in Apple’s in-house Silicon chipsets which may leave it exposed to exploitation, according to a report. The Cupertino-based technology company’s A and M-series chipsets, which power the iPhone/iPad and Mac, respectively, are said to be susceptible to side channel attacks which may allow t...
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6 Must-Have Travel Apps To Download Before Your Next Trip
Whether it is sorting your itinerary, navigating like a local, or scoring the best deals, these travel apps will make your trip planning seamless.
-
Google AI-Powered Air View+ Announced With Real-Time Hyperlocal Air Quality Information Across India
Google announced Air View+, an ecosystem-based solution to address the gaps in air quality data across India, on Wednesday. The system uses the Mountain View-based tech giant’s artificial intelligence (AI) models to process a large volume of air quality data at the hyperlocal level and provide actionable insights to Indian government agencies.
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Google Maps Updated With Product Search, Trailer-Friendly Routes and Weather Disruption Alerts
Google Maps has introduced several new features designed to enhance the user experience for shopping and driving during the upcoming holiday season. Users will be able to search for specific products within Google Maps, while drivers in North America can use 'trailer-friendly routes' to avoid obstacles and tunnels.
-
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...
-
Gemini AI Assistant Gets Google Home Extension, Can Control Smart Home Devices
Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) assistant is getting support of a new extension that will allow users to control their smart home appliances. The AI-powered virtual assistant for Android devices has been receiving regular extension support to perform more tasks on the device and match the performance level of the older Google Assistant. Current...
-
Google Maps Gets Updated With Gemini-Powered Curated Inspirations, Improved Navigation and Immersive View
Google Maps is getting several new artificial intelligence (AI) features powered by Gemini. Announced on Thursday, these features are aimed at offering more relevant information during navigation and showcasing curated inspirations that users can see to know more about the locality and what they can do. Additionally, Immersive View, which shows nea...
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Apple Business Connect Updated to Display Brand Information on Caller ID, Mail and Apple Pay
Apple Business Connect has been updated with Business Caller ID, Branded Mail, and the ability to see brand information while using Tap to Pay on iPhone. These features will be available to all businesses even if they do not have a physical presence, according to Apple.
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Snapchat Announces Testing of Sponsored Ads in Chats and Promoted Places in Snap Map
Snapchat has announced that it will begin testing advertisement placements in two places in its app, improving customer relationship management (CRM) system integrations. It is partnering with two dining franchises and an entertainment company whose ads will be visible on the app, enabling businesses to visually engage with consumers.
-
Google Showcases India-Focused AI, Payment and Safety Features at Google for India 2024 Event
Google for India 2024 event was held on Thursday and the company unveiled new features across its apps and services that are aimed at users in India. The search giant introduced enhancements to Google Pay, Google Maps, search and showcased health-related features created in collaboration with the healthcare industry.
-
Google Imagery Update Enables Street-Level Exploration in 80 Countries; Introduces Historical View in Google Earth
Google Street View has received one of its biggest updates in recent years. It is now available in nearly 80 countries, some of which have Street View imagery for the first time ever. The feature, available on Google Earth and Maps, stitches together billions of panoramic images to provide street-level views which users can access from home.
