Google is rolling out some new accessibility features for Android and Google Maps. For instance, the Lookout app is getting a Find Mode to locate different objects, Sound Notifications is redesigned.
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Today, Google announced a number of new additions for devices that use versions of Android. They include a new "private space" for smartphone apps in the upcoming Android 15 OS, and more.
Google has announced a bunch of new AI-powered experiences for Android devices. They include the ability to explain homework using Circle to Search, better scam detection, TalkBack updates, and more.
Nothing announced that owners of Nothing Phone (2a) can download and install Android 15 Beta 1 on their devices. The London-based company is among the first non-Pixel OEMs to do so.
The latest One UI 6.1 update replaced the Samsung navigation gesture with Android's stock gesture controls. Here's how you can get the Samsung gestures back, using a Good Lock module.
Inflection AI has ended support for its Pi AI on messaging apps such as WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. To use the app now, you must use the Android and iOS apps or the Pi AI website.
During a recent private event, Google reportedly showed off a special version of its Chromium OS that was running, via a virtual machine, on one of its Android-based Pixel 8 smartphones.
Google is reportedly stretching its Find My Device network outside the US and Canada. Users from Japan and the UK posted on social media that they received the opt-in message to join the network.
The latest version of the Gemini AI app is reportedly gaining a new feature that is already available on the web version of the AI assistant. The feature will help users save time by pausing prompts.
Google is reportedly working on a new feature that would allow you to transfer data from an old Android device to a new one at any point in time without needing to perform a factory reset.
The latest WhatsApp Android beta has a new feature that allows users to hide Community group chats with a dedicated icon next to the group chat aiming to provide more private community settings.
After leaks of Sony Xperia 1 VI appeared online, leaks of the mid-range offering from Sony, the Xperia 10 VI have surfaced online showing a dual-camera setup and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Details of the upcoming Sony Xperia 1 VI flagship have popped up, suggesting that the flagship could be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, an improved telephoto camera, and some modest updates.
Twitch is rolling out the 'Discovery Feed' feature similar to TikTok on the mobile app, which gives you a scrollable feed of clips and live streams from creators and streamers on the platform.
Google Photos is reportedly working on a new feature that video creators would love as it allows them to automatically enhance their videos negating the need for manual adjustments.
Google is working on a new feature called Audio Emoji, which plays sound effects and animation for select emojis. It is available to limited users running the beta version of the Google Phone app.
An upgraded Notification Cooldown feature spotted in the Android 15 Beta 1.2 update will help reduce the number of vibrations your phone does when you receive successive notifications.
A new feature called 'make all apps dark' has been spotted in the upcoming Android 15 Beta update that will let you force dark mode on apps even though they don't have dark mode built in.
The newly revealed 8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller can serve as an officially approved wired game controller for Xbox consoles, along with wireless support for PC and Android devices.
The ChatGPT Android app is reportedly set to borrow a nifty feature from its web version: the ability to edit your prompts. This feature is already available on the standard version of the iOS app.
Soon you might get the option to disable those annoying expressive reactions on Google Messages, as a new toggle is spotted under testing that will help you turn off Reaction and Screen Effects.
Meta's Threads is testing a new option that allows the user to automatically archive old posts. The feature is currently available to a small set of users and could be added as a manual option.
Google's AI assistant, Gemini, would soon get a new "Conversation" mode which would allow users to have back-and-forth conversations with the AI tool, in a natural and intuitive way.
After expanding its availability in India, Southeast Asia, and last year in Japan, the popular India-based Android lockscreen platform Glance, is reportedly commencing its pilot program in the US.
New strings of code in the latest version of Google Maps suggest that the generative AI feature could soon be heading toward Labs, meaning the feature will no longer be exclusive to just Local Guides.
Huawei has set a plan for HarmonyOS to become the third major mobile operating system and is in the midst of efforts to transfer key Android apps and establish worldwide relevance.
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that will let users share files with their contacts when offline. The feature will work like AirDrop and Nearby Share to send documents, media, etc.
Ahead of its expected launch at the Google I/O in May, the Google Pixel 8a real-life images have been leaked showing the device in blue and green colors and frankly, they look fantastic.
A fresh leak shows that the Google Gemini app will soon let you read responses as they are generated rather than wait for the entire response to be generated first, in line with the web version.
The online dating app Tinder has revealed a new safety feature that helps users to provide family and friends with a full breakdown of date details that they have arranged within the app.
Google Gemini has some limitations, one of which is the inability to identify songs or work with third-party music apps. But as per a new tip, Gemini could soon let you choose your music service.
Just a few weeks before Google I/O 2024, the company announced a major reorganization that will combine the hardware and Android teams into one division, along with other changes.
Snapchat is adding a custom ghost icon to images created in the app using its generative AI tools to help maintain transparency. The watermark is visible on images saved to your gallery or exported.
The latest photo-sharing social media app from TikTok, TikTok Notes, is currently rolling out to Android and iOS in select regions and users can use their TikTok accounts to sign up for Notes.
Google has upgraded its Find My Device service to support offline tracking of Android devices and Bluetooth accessories. These are the devices compatible with the Find My Device network.
Google is working to bring Find My Device tracking to other Android devices when they have a dead battery or are powered off. The functionality is already available on Google's Pixel 8 series.
Google has launched Gemini for Android Studio, a code assistant AI powered by Gemini 1.0 Pro. The company said the feature is free to use but it's language suggests it'll become paid in the future.
Google is officially launching its revamped Find My Device service in the US and Canada. The company says it can help find Android smartphones and other products even if they are offline.
The latest tip reveals that Samsung may use the same Galaxy Z Fold 5 cameras on its upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 6. Seems like Samsung is saving the upgrades for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra.
Spotify has now launched a new feature that lets users generate custom AI playlists using written text prompts. The feature is currently available in beta for both Android and iOS users.