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  Google Rolls Out Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1; Reportedly Gets Customisable Do Not Disturb Feature, More

  Google has released its latest Android 15 Quarterly Platform Releases (QPRs) that bring about bigger changes giving users and developers an idea about new features on the horizon. The latest build is said to add a customisable Do Not Disturb Mode, some new touchpad and mouse settings, and Icon Shape Customisation that went missing with the release ...

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  Nubia Z70 Ultra Launch Set for November 21, Teased to Feature 6.85-inch 1.5K Display

  Nubia Z70 Ultra will launch in China next week, the brand announced through its official social media channel. The company, which is a sub-subsidiary of ZTE, has also offered us a first official look at the front design of the phone. The Nubia Z70 Ultra is teased to come with a 6.85-inch display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a high 95.3 percent scr...

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  Google Introduces AI-Powered Safety Tools to Protect Users from Phone Call Scams and Malicious Apps

  Google introduced two new artificial intelligence (AI) safety tools for Android devices on Wednesday. These tools are aimed at protecting users from phone call-based scams and malicious apps by monitoring the activity in real time. The first is Scam Detection in Phone by Google, which monitors conversation patterns to determine whether an incoming ...

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  Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Review: AI for Your Ears

  The Pixel Buds 2 Pro are a much-needed leap for Google’s AI-enhanced ecosystem. While it does come with several hardware upgrades including a brand-new audio chipset, it also makes its Gemini Live AI assistant a lot more accessible by bringing it to your ears, instead of on your phone.

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  Google Pixel 11 With Tensor G6 Chip to Offer Improved Thermal Performance to Reduce Returns: Report

  Google Pixel 11 series could offer greatly improved thermal and battery efficiency, according to a report. The company's Pixel phones come with Tensor chips, which provide advanced AI capabilities and seamless integration with Google's unique software features. However, these processors have been noted for their thermal and efficiency challenges, p...

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  Google Weather App on Pixel Devices Reportedly Gains Immersive Weather Vibrations Feature

  Google Weather app for Pixel devices has rolled out a new feature which makes checking up on the weather a more immersive experience, according to a report. Google released the Weather app with the Pixel 9 lineup in August at its annual Made by Google event. Its newest feature is called “Immersive weather vibrations” and has been introduced as ...

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  Google Pixel Phone Reportedly Get Battery Charging Limit Feature With November 2024 Update

  Google recently rolled out the latest November 2024 update for Pixel smartphones which mainly consists of a lot of bug fixes and security improvements. However, it also bundles a new Android 15 feature which might help prolong the lifespan of the smartphone’s battery by allowing users to implement a charging limit, according to a report.

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  Google Working on 'AI Replies' for Call Screen Feature on Pixel Phones: Report

  Google Pixel devices’ Call Screen feature is reportedly getting new artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. As per the report, the Mountain View-based tech giant is working on an AI Replies feature which will generate smart replies based on what the caller has said, instead of the standard replies seen in the current version of the feature.

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  Apple Said to Consider Using Samsung's Display Technology for More Affordable Version of Apple Vision Pro

  Apple Vision Pro was launched in the US in April, and the company is reportedly working on a successor. A more affordable version of the Vision Pro headset is said to be in development and details of the device's screen have surfaced online, giving us an idea of the display technology Apple might use to keep costs in check.

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  Google Pixel 9 Pro Costs 11 Percent Less to Manufacture Than Pixel 8 Pro: Report

  Google Pixel 9 series was unveiled at the Made by Google event in August comprising four models. A new report sheds light on the bill of materials (BOM) of the Pixel 9 Pro whose place in the smartphone lineup has been reworked this year and it sits above the Pixel 9 but below the new Pixel 9 Pro XL. It is suggested that the smartphone costs less to...

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  Google Pixel Update for November 2024 Rolls Out With Bug Fixes for Devices Running Android 15

  Google Pixel users can download the latest November 2024 update, which includes bug fixes, security improvements, and more. It is available for the Pixel 6 series to the latest Pixel 9 Pro Fold. According to Google, its latest update brings fixes for Bluetooth, camera, touch, and sensor-related issues that users have reported, although some of them...

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  Android 16 Release Date Leak Hints at a Much Sooner Rollout Than Previous Updates: Report

  Android 16 is the purported operating system (OS) expected to arrive as a successor next year to Android 15 which debuted in September. While Google has confirmed a timeline of the update’s release, an exact date is yet to be revealed. However, a recent report suggests that Android 16 could be released for devices much sooner than previous update...

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  Google Reportedly Testing Improved Pixel Screenshots App With New Home Page Layout, More Features

  Google Pixel 9 series was announced in August and it debuted with three new apps, with Pixel Screenshots being the standout. It is not only an image manager but also leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to retrieve information from stored screenshots on the device, functioning as a searchable library.

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  Google Pixel 10’s Tensor G5 SoC Benchmarks Suggest Only Slight Improvement Over Previous Chip

  Google Pixel 10 series isn’t slated to make its debut until late next year but a new leak sheds some light on the benchmarks of its alleged chipset. The company is expected to equip its purported smartphone lineup with the Tensor G5 SoC which might offer only slight upgrades in terms of GPU prowess over the Tensor G4 chip which currently powers t...

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  Indonesia Bans Sales of Google Phones Days After Blocking Apple's iPhone 16

  Indonesia has imposed a ban on the sale of Google Pixel smartphones, citing regulations that mandate the inclusion of at least 40 percent locally produced components. This move comes shortly after the prohibition of Apple's iPhone 16 sales in the country, for a similar reason.