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BSNL Reportedly Begins CNAP Integration; Nationwide Caller ID Rollout Expected Soon
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is reportedly testing the integration of its caller name presentation (CNAP) service with private telecom operators. A nationwide rollout is expected in the near future. The CNAP, rolled out by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, allows users to see the names of unknown callers directly on their phones wit...
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Russia Promotes Max Messenger App As WhatsApp, Telegram Face Bans
Russians are being urged to use Max Messenger in the name of "technological sovereignty".
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How to Bypass Android's 24-Hour Delay and Install Third-Party Apps on Your Phone
Google has revamped the security policies on Android, with regard to apps that are downloaded through sources other than the Google Play Store. Among the major changes to ensure security is the implementation of a 24-hour waiting period to sideload apps from developers who are not verified. The company claims this measure aims to curb scams and mal...
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Carl Pei Says ‘Apps Are Going to Disappear’ as Smartphones Become More Agentic
Nothing CEO Carl Pei predicted that in the future, apps on smartphones will be replaced by artificial intelligence (AI) agents. Speaking at South by Southwest (SXSW), the executive suggested that the current app-centric model is “boring” and largely unchanged for 20 years. He highlighted that using a smartphone to complete a task today feels li...
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Apple, Samsung and Other Firms Reportedly Push Back on Preinstallation of Aadhaar App on Phones
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) rolled out the full version of its new Aadhaar app earlier this January, and India’s telecom ministry reportedly made a private request to smartphone manufacturers to preinstall this app on phones. This proposal reportedly faced opposition from a group representing major smartphone companies. T...
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iPhone Fold to Reportedly Feature iPad-Style User Interface, Support Split-Screen Apps
Apple might be late to the party, but it is rumoured to finally introduce a foldable smartphone in 2026, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models. While the Cupertino-based tech giant has yet to confirm the handset, more details about the foldable model, ubiquitously known as the iPhone Fold, have emerged. As per a seasoned journalist, it could combine e...
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Hormuz Is The Hidden Risk To The AI Economy
A world where we can cook up AI videos in seconds from the apps on our phones might seem remote from the physical realities of warfare in the seaways of the Persian Gulf. In fact, they're closely intertwined.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Gets Powerful New Gemini AI Features Alongside Google Pixel Phones
Google showcased the new Gemini 3 series-powered AI features that will be available on select models in the Samsung Galaxy S26 series during Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked February 2026 event. The Mountain View-based tech conglomerate has announced that soon the Galaxy S26 series, Pixel 10, and Pixel 10 Pro in the US and South Korea will receive the n...
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WhatsApp Developing SIM Binding Feature for Users in India as Meta Works to Comply With DoT's Directive
WhatsApp is developing SIM‑binding support specifically for users with Indian phone numbers, as noted by a feature tracker. This move aims to comply with a directive under the Department of Telecom’s cybersecurity rules, which require messaging apps to verify an active SIM card. A preview of the feature shows the app notifying users that it mus...
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Google Pixel Call Recording Reportedly Available in Additional Regions Ahead of Global Expansion
Google is reportedly rolling out Call Recording in the Pixel Phone app to more countries beyond the United States. According to a new report, users in several European markets have started receiving the feature, with Google confirming availability in supported regions by the end of February, subject to local laws. The feature works on Pixel 6 and n...
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BSNL Reportedly Begins CNAP Integration; Nationwide Caller ID Rollout Expected Soon
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is reportedly testing the integration of its caller name presentation (CNAP) service with private telecom operators. A nationwide rollout is expected in the near future. The CNAP, rolled out by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, allows users to see the names of unknown callers directly on their phones wit...
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Russia Promotes Max Messenger App As WhatsApp, Telegram Face Bans
Russians are being urged to use Max Messenger in the name of "technological sovereignty".
-
How to Bypass Android's 24-Hour Delay and Install Third-Party Apps on Your Phone
Google has revamped the security policies on Android, with regard to apps that are downloaded through sources other than the Google Play Store. Among the major changes to ensure security is the implementation of a 24-hour waiting period to sideload apps from developers who are not verified. The company claims this measure aims to curb scams and mal...
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Carl Pei Says ‘Apps Are Going to Disappear’ as Smartphones Become More Agentic
Nothing CEO Carl Pei predicted that in the future, apps on smartphones will be replaced by artificial intelligence (AI) agents. Speaking at South by Southwest (SXSW), the executive suggested that the current app-centric model is “boring” and largely unchanged for 20 years. He highlighted that using a smartphone to complete a task today feels li...
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Apple, Samsung and Other Firms Reportedly Push Back on Preinstallation of Aadhaar App on Phones
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) rolled out the full version of its new Aadhaar app earlier this January, and India’s telecom ministry reportedly made a private request to smartphone manufacturers to preinstall this app on phones. This proposal reportedly faced opposition from a group representing major smartphone companies. T...
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iPhone Fold to Reportedly Feature iPad-Style User Interface, Support Split-Screen Apps
Apple might be late to the party, but it is rumoured to finally introduce a foldable smartphone in 2026, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models. While the Cupertino-based tech giant has yet to confirm the handset, more details about the foldable model, ubiquitously known as the iPhone Fold, have emerged. As per a seasoned journalist, it could combine e...
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Hormuz Is The Hidden Risk To The AI Economy
A world where we can cook up AI videos in seconds from the apps on our phones might seem remote from the physical realities of warfare in the seaways of the Persian Gulf. In fact, they're closely intertwined.
-
Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Gets Powerful New Gemini AI Features Alongside Google Pixel Phones
Google showcased the new Gemini 3 series-powered AI features that will be available on select models in the Samsung Galaxy S26 series during Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked February 2026 event. The Mountain View-based tech conglomerate has announced that soon the Galaxy S26 series, Pixel 10, and Pixel 10 Pro in the US and South Korea will receive the n...
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WhatsApp Developing SIM Binding Feature for Users in India as Meta Works to Comply With DoT's Directive
WhatsApp is developing SIM‑binding support specifically for users with Indian phone numbers, as noted by a feature tracker. This move aims to comply with a directive under the Department of Telecom’s cybersecurity rules, which require messaging apps to verify an active SIM card. A preview of the feature shows the app notifying users that it mus...
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Google Pixel Call Recording Reportedly Available in Additional Regions Ahead of Global Expansion
Google is reportedly rolling out Call Recording in the Pixel Phone app to more countries beyond the United States. According to a new report, users in several European markets have started receiving the feature, with Google confirming availability in supported regions by the end of February, subject to local laws. The feature works on Pixel 6 and n...
