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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

by 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

by 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…

iOS Android iPhoneDec 14, 2023

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

by 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

by 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…

AndroidDec 12, 2023Dec 12, 2023

Epic Games scores major victory in antitrust battle against Google

by 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

by 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…

ChromeDec 12, 2023Dec 12, 2023

Google Chrome integrates AI for enhanced theme customization

by Asma Hussain

Google is working on integrating the Chrome browser with the cutting-edge power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Recent discoveries within Chrome Canary offer an exciting glimpse into the future, where AI plays a central role in tailoring the browsing experience to…

AndroidDec 11, 2023Dec 11, 2023

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

by 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…

Android iOS iPhoneDec 10, 2023Dec 10, 2023

Apple cracks down on Beeper Mini, citing security risks

by Asma Hussain

Apple has swiftly shut down Beeper Mini, an Android app that allowed users to access iMessage. Launched just days ago, Beeper Mini utilized reverse-engineered protocols to enable Android users to connect directly to the iMessage service. However, Apple, concerned about…