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AndroidDec 16, 2023Dec 19, 2023

Google Photos interaction with other Android apps gets smoother and more streamlined

Google is making it significantly easier to import photos and videos from Google Photos into other apps. This means seamless sharing and integration between your photos and the various apps you use daily. Importing from Google Photos to apps on…

Dec 15, 2023Dec 15, 2023

Google to introduce new AI assistant “Pixie” for Pixel devices

Ali Hasnain

Google is rumored to be working on a new AI assistant called “Pixie” for Pixel devices, with a potential debut alongside the Pixel 9 series in fall 2024. Pixie is expected to leverage data from Google apps and services on…

AndroidDec 15, 2023Dec 15, 2023

Google introduces on-device diagnostic app and repair manuals for Pixel users

Ali Hasnain

Google’s just unleashed a double dose of self-reliance for your techy souls. Introducing the Pixel phone diagnostic app and repair manuals, your gateway to understanding and fixing your beloved Pixel, all in the comfort of your own hands. Google puts…

InstagramDec 14, 2023Dec 14, 2023

Instagram introduces video and multimedia replies to Notes

Ali Hasnain

Instagram’s Notes feature, that little haven for quick updates and close-knit conversations, is getting a major upgrade! Gone are the days of solely relying on text to share your thoughts. Get ready to add some visual and audio flair to…

iOS Android iPhoneDec 14, 2023

Beeper Mini and Cloud are down again: What’s going on?

Ali Hasnain

Beeper Mini and Cloud users are facing iMessage outages once again. This latest disruption is just one in a series of issues that have plagued both platforms in recent weeks. Beeper Mini’s iMessage troubles: Is the dream of cross-platform messaging…

AndroidDec 13, 2023

One UI 6 now allows for one-time passwords when sharing a hotspot, making it a safer method of sharing

Ali Hasnain

Samsung’s latest update, One UI 6, introduces a revolutionary feature that enhances security and convenience: one-time passwords for mobile hotspots. Level up your hotspot security with one-time passwords in One UI 6 In the past, sharing your hotspot password meant…

iOS iPhoneDec 13, 2023Dec 13, 2023

iOS 17.3 beta brings back collaborative Apple Music playlists feature

Ali Hasnain

The latest iOS 17.3 beta, released December 12, 2023, reintroduces the highly anticipated collaborative Apple Music playlists feature. This long-awaited functionality allows you to create and share playlists with friends and family, adding a whole new dimension to your listening…

AndroidDec 12, 2023Dec 12, 2023

Epic Games scores major victory in antitrust battle against Google

Ali Hasnain

In a landmark decision, a jury in San Francisco has ruled in favor of Epic Games in their antitrust lawsuit against Google. The jury found that Google’s practices in the Google Play Store were anti-competitive and harmed both developers and…

Android iOS iPhoneDec 12, 2023

Beeper Mini iMessage-on-Android app returns, Apple ID sign in now required

Ali Hasnain

Beeper Mini, the app that brought iMessage to Android users, has taken another turn. After being blocked by Apple in early December, Beeper has managed to restore some functionality to the app, but it’s not exactly the triumphant return everyone…

AndroidDec 11, 2023Dec 11, 2023

One UI 6.1 brings Google Pixel 8’s AI wallpapers to Samsung Galaxy

Ali Hasnain

Google’s AI-powered wallpapers, initially exclusive to the Pixel 8, are now slated to make their way to Samsung Galaxy devices with the upcoming One UI 6.1 update. This surprising move highlights the increasing interoperability between tech giants and the shared…