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WhatsApp Is Developing On-Device Scam Detection That Works Without Reading Message Content
Meta is working on a new scam detection feature for WhatsApp called Scam Alert.
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Microsoft Phone Link Adds Apple Messages Support for Windows, With Group Chat and Attachment Limitations
Microsoft Phone Link now supports Apple Messages on Windows, which means iPhone users can send and receive iMessages and SMS texts from their PC without having
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Google Meet Rolls Out Fully to All Android Auto Users With Voice-Only Meeting Support
Google has begun rolling out Google Meet to all Android Auto users.
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Google Photos Adds Incremental Exports to Takeout to Avoid Re-Downloading Entire Libraries
Google is adding incremental export support to the Takeout tool for Google Photos.
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WhatsApp Tests Log Out Option That Preserves Chat History on Android
WhatsApp is testing a new log-out option on Android that signs users out of their accounts without deleting messages or settings.
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Meta Launches Paid Subscription Plans for Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp
Meta has introduced paid subscription plans for Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
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Samsung Removes OneDrive Integration From Galaxy Gallery on September 30
Samsung is ending support for the OneDrive cloud sync feature in the Samsung Gallery app on Galaxy phones starting September 30, 2026, according to a support do
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WhatsApp Rolls Out Status Visibility Lists Letting Users Choose Custom Audiences for Updates
WhatsApp is introducing a new feature for iOS and Android that enables users to create custom contact lists and specify which lists can view specific status upd
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Android 17 Adds Continue On Feature for Seamless App Handoff Between Devices
Android 17 will introduce a new feature called Continue On, allowing users to pick up app activities seamlessly across Android devices.
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Google Announces Major Android Auto Update With Edge-to-Edge Maps, Gemini Integration, and HD Video
Google has announced the largest Android Auto update since the 2023 Coolwalk redesign.
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Samsung Launches One UI 9 Beta for Galaxy S26 Bringing Android 17 to Six Markets
Samsung has started the One UI 9 beta program for Galaxy S26 owners, giving early access to Android 17 on Samsung devices.
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Google Announces Googlebooks, Android-Based Premium Laptops With Gemini AI Built Into the OS
Google has announced Googlebooks, a new line of premium laptops that run on an Android-based operating system instead of ChromeOS.
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Chrome for Android Adds Approximate Location Sharing Option for Websites
Google is introducing a new approximate location sharing option in Chrome for Android, replacing the previous all-or-nothing location permission model.
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Fitbit App Becomes Google Health on May 19 With Annual Subscription Price Increase
The Fitbit app is being rebranded as Google Health, starting May 19, rolling out as an automatic over-the-air update rather than a separate new app.
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Google Launches Fitbit Air at $99 With Screenless Design, Multi-Device Pairing, and Cross-Platform Support
Google has officially introduced the Fitbit Air, a $99 screenless fitness tracker designed for ongoing health monitoring.
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Google Messages Bug Is Causing Text Messages to Disappear on Samsung, Pixel, and Motorola Devices
A bug in Google Messages is causing text messages to disappear unexpectedly across multiple Android devices.
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Meta Launches Instagram Instants App for Disappearing Photos in Spain and Italy
Meta has launched Instants, a standalone app designed for sharing disappearing photos.
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Samsung Mobile Division Faces First-Ever Net Loss as AI-Driven Memory Costs Squeeze Smartphone Margins
Samsung's mobile experience division head TM Roh has warned company leadership that the smartphone business could report a net loss in 2026, which would be a fi
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Samsung Galaxy Connect App Expands to All Intel and AMD Windows 11 PCs, Not Just Galaxy Books
Samsung has released an update for its Galaxy Connect app, bringing it to version 2.
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Google Releases Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1 for Pixel Devices With Four Bug Fixes
Google has released Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1 for compatible Pixel devices, marking its move into the quarterly patch update cycle while the stable release of Andr
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Apple Maps to Add Sponsored Search Results and Suggested Places Ads Starting Summer 2026
Apple has announced that ads will begin appearing in Apple Maps in the United States and Canada starting in the summer of 2026.
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Google Wallet Adds Live Flight Updates to Lock Screen for Android 16 Devices
Google Wallet has expanded its Live Updates feature to include real-time flight information, now showing departure times, flight duration, estimated arrival tim
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Google to Launch Gucci-Branded Android XR Smart Glasses in 2027
Kering, the fashion group behind Gucci, has announced a partnership with Google to develop luxury smart glasses, with a planned launch in 2027.
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Apple Working on Fix for iOS 26 Bug That Locked Users Out of iPhones After Czech Keyboard Character Removal
Apple is working on a fix for a bug in iOS 26 that has caused some iPhone users to be permanently locked out of their devices.
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Intel Launches Core Series 3 Processors on Intel 18A Node With Up to 40 TOPS AI Performance
Intel has announced its Core Series 3 mobile processors, built on the new Intel 18A process node and based on the Core Ultra Series 3 Panther Lake architecture.
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Samsung Raises US Prices on Galaxy Z Flip 7, S25 FE, Tablets, and More
Samsung has increased prices on several smartphones and tablets sold in the United States.
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Galaxy Watch 6, 7, 8, and Ultra Users Report Battery Drain Linked to Google Play Services
Users of Samsung Galaxy Watch 6, 7, 8, and Ultra models have been noticing unexpected battery drain over the past several days.
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Spotify Adds Settings to Disable Music Videos, Canvas Visuals, and Podcast Videos for All Users
Spotify is introducing new video controls that let users turn off video content within the app, including Canvas visuals, music videos, and podcast videos.
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Google Meet Speech Translation Rolls Out to Android and iOS Apps
Google has started rolling out near-real-time speech translation in Google Meet for Android and iOS apps, following an earlier launch for the web version.
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Instagram Adds Comment Editing With a 15-Minute Window After Posting
Instagram has introduced a new feature that allows users to edit comments, a capability they have been requesting for years.
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Amazon Cuts Kindle Store Access for 2012 and Older Kindle Models Starting May 20
Amazon has announced that Kindle e-readers and Kindle Fire tablets released in 2012 or earlier will no longer be able to purchase, borrow, or download new conte
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Google Launches AI Edge Eloquent Dictation App on iOS With Offline Transcription and Filler Word Removal
Google has launched a new dictation app called Google AI Edge Eloquent on iOS.
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Google Photos Adds Video Playback Speed Control on Android
Google Photos is adding a new video playback speed control to its Android app, letting users adjust playback between 0.
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Samsung Messages App Shuts Down in July 2026, Pushing Users to Google Messages
Samsung will shut down its Messages app in July 2026, ending support for an application it stopped preinstalling as the default texting app in 2021.
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Android 17 May Add Smart Notification Rules to Automate Alerts and Reduce Lock Screen Clutter
Strings referencing a "Notification Rules" feature have been spotted in the latest Android 17 beta by the Android Authority team.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch Blood Pressure Monitoring Launches in the US
Samsung has started rolling out blood pressure monitoring to Galaxy Watch 4 and later models in the United States.
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Google Maps Adds Battery Predictions for 350+ Electric Vehicle Models on Android Auto
Google is rolling out an update to Google Maps on Android Auto that introduces battery level predictions and charging stop recommendations for more than 350 ele
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YouTube Adds Android Auto Support, but Requires Premium and Plays Audio Only
YouTube has introduced official support for Android Auto, allowing the app to appear in the platform's media controls.
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Apple Planning Standalone Siri App and Apple Business App for Release This Year
Apple is expected to launch two new iPhone apps in 2026.