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Google Pixel phones shipped since 2017 included an application with a security vulnerability that could be used by attackers to inject malicious code or run spyware on Pixel phones, according to security firm. The Showcase app, which was found on Pixel smartphones sold globally, will soon be removed by the company in the coming days.

Apple will open up access to NFC connectivity on iPhone to third party app developers, the company has announced. Starting with an upcoming developer beta release of iOS 18.1, the iPhone maker will allow access to the NFC and Secure Element APIs on its smartphones, to developers in certain regions. iPhone owners will soon be able to make contactles...

OnePlus Nord 4 and the OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite 5G received new artificial intelligence (AI) features on August 10. The company announced three new AI features for these smartphones which were being integrated via an AI Toolkit. This toolkit will be present in the sidebar, but the features will only appear when the conditions to use them have been me...

Google introduced new artificial intelligence (AI) accessibility features for Pixel smartphones and Android devices on Tuesday. There are four new features, out of which two are exclusive to Pixel smartphones, and two have a wider availability across Android devices. These features are aimed at people with low vision and vision loss, people who are...

Honor's AI-based eye-tracking feature will soon start rolling out globally. The Chinese tech brand introduced the feature for Honor Magic 6 Pro users in its home country at the beginning of the year. The advanced functionality lets users interact with their smartphones using their eyes. Users can perform various tasks through compatible apps just b...

YouTube is testing a new feature which will allow users to pause video playback in case they plan to fall asleep while watching content. Dubbed Sleep Timer, it is a new experimental feature released by the video streaming giant and is available for a limited duration. Based on its reception, the company can then later release it broadly to all user...

OnePlus is rolling out a new software series for its smartphones in India and other countries, the company announced on Wednesday. Following its introduction, eligible handsets will receive new monthly software updates in addition to periodic updates and security patches. It is also said to bring OnePlus’ self-developed apps and new features to t...

Realme’s GT 6T packs in enough hard-hitting hardware for a mid-range smartphone. It is the first GT series smartphone to show up after Realme cancelled the GT series in India several years ago. Today, it has to lock horns with another solid mid-ranger, the OnePlus Nord 4, which this year seems like a very robust offering. Not only are these phone...

Microsoft is rolling out a new feature for the Windows 11 File Explorer through its Insider Channels, the company announced on July 25. With its introduction, users will now be able to see their Android smartphones in the File Explorer when it is connected wirelessly via the Link to Windows app.

Apple Maps web interface was rolled out on Wednesday in the form of a public beta. Following this move, users can access Maps, get directions, explore cities and do much more from their browsers on smartphones and desktops. Apple says Maps on the web is currently available in limited languages and platforms, with support for more features to be add...

Samsung Galaxy Ring made its debut at the Galaxy Unpacked event on July 10. It is the South Korean technology conglomerate’s first-ever wearable smart ring sporting an array of health and fitness monitoring features. While the Galaxy Ring was initially speculated to be only compatible with Galaxy smartphones, recent claims on social media suggest...

Gemini on Android might soon be able to perform more tasks, as per a report. The artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot that was added to Android smartphones can perform several tasks such as answering queries, looking up the internet, and writing essays and messages. A report now claims Gemini will also be able to set alarms and timers soon.

Google Gemini, the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, is reportedly getting a new feature. This feature will be available via the Google app on Android, and allow users to access Gemini AI assistant while keeping other apps open. Interestingly, the feature will also work when the screen of the smartphone is off, a new report claims. ...

Valora has announced the launch of a new service called ‘Mobile Stack’, that will act as a launchpad for Web3 apps to run as smoothly as possible on smartphones. Jackie Bona, the Co-founder and CEO at Valora, the US-based payments firm, confirmed the development over the weekend through a post on X.

Google Chrome announced five new features for Android and iOS platforms which aim to bring a better search experience across smartphones and tablets. It brings more Chrome actions for search queries, a redesigned search bar for select devices, new shortcut suggestions, live sports cards for the Discover feed and more.

Google Pixel phones shipped since 2017 included an application with a security vulnerability that could be used by attackers to inject malicious code or run spyware on Pixel phones, according to security firm. The Showcase app, which was found on Pixel smartphones sold globally, will soon be removed by the company in the coming days.

Apple will open up access to NFC connectivity on iPhone to third party app developers, the company has announced. Starting with an upcoming developer beta release of iOS 18.1, the iPhone maker will allow access to the NFC and Secure Element APIs on its smartphones, to developers in certain regions. iPhone owners will soon be able to make contactles...

OnePlus Nord 4 and the OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite 5G received new artificial intelligence (AI) features on August 10. The company announced three new AI features for these smartphones which were being integrated via an AI Toolkit. This toolkit will be present in the sidebar, but the features will only appear when the conditions to use them have been me...

Google introduced new artificial intelligence (AI) accessibility features for Pixel smartphones and Android devices on Tuesday. There are four new features, out of which two are exclusive to Pixel smartphones, and two have a wider availability across Android devices. These features are aimed at people with low vision and vision loss, people who are...

Honor's AI-based eye-tracking feature will soon start rolling out globally. The Chinese tech brand introduced the feature for Honor Magic 6 Pro users in its home country at the beginning of the year. The advanced functionality lets users interact with their smartphones using their eyes. Users can perform various tasks through compatible apps just b...

YouTube is testing a new feature which will allow users to pause video playback in case they plan to fall asleep while watching content. Dubbed Sleep Timer, it is a new experimental feature released by the video streaming giant and is available for a limited duration. Based on its reception, the company can then later release it broadly to all user...

OnePlus is rolling out a new software series for its smartphones in India and other countries, the company announced on Wednesday. Following its introduction, eligible handsets will receive new monthly software updates in addition to periodic updates and security patches. It is also said to bring OnePlus’ self-developed apps and new features to t...

Realme’s GT 6T packs in enough hard-hitting hardware for a mid-range smartphone. It is the first GT series smartphone to show up after Realme cancelled the GT series in India several years ago. Today, it has to lock horns with another solid mid-ranger, the OnePlus Nord 4, which this year seems like a very robust offering. Not only are these phone...

Microsoft is rolling out a new feature for the Windows 11 File Explorer through its Insider Channels, the company announced on July 25. With its introduction, users will now be able to see their Android smartphones in the File Explorer when it is connected wirelessly via the Link to Windows app.

Apple Maps web interface was rolled out on Wednesday in the form of a public beta. Following this move, users can access Maps, get directions, explore cities and do much more from their browsers on smartphones and desktops. Apple says Maps on the web is currently available in limited languages and platforms, with support for more features to be add...

Samsung Galaxy Ring made its debut at the Galaxy Unpacked event on July 10. It is the South Korean technology conglomerate’s first-ever wearable smart ring sporting an array of health and fitness monitoring features. While the Galaxy Ring was initially speculated to be only compatible with Galaxy smartphones, recent claims on social media suggest...

Gemini on Android might soon be able to perform more tasks, as per a report. The artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot that was added to Android smartphones can perform several tasks such as answering queries, looking up the internet, and writing essays and messages. A report now claims Gemini will also be able to set alarms and timers soon.

Google Gemini, the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, is reportedly getting a new feature. This feature will be available via the Google app on Android, and allow users to access Gemini AI assistant while keeping other apps open. Interestingly, the feature will also work when the screen of the smartphone is off, a new report claims. ...

Valora has announced the launch of a new service called ‘Mobile Stack’, that will act as a launchpad for Web3 apps to run as smoothly as possible on smartphones. Jackie Bona, the Co-founder and CEO at Valora, the US-based payments firm, confirmed the development over the weekend through a post on X.

Google Chrome announced five new features for Android and iOS platforms which aim to bring a better search experience across smartphones and tablets. It brings more Chrome actions for search queries, a redesigned search bar for select devices, new shortcut suggestions, live sports cards for the Discover feed and more.