Thursday, January 9, 2025

Google Testing Undo and Redo Options on Gboard for Android in Beta: Report

Google is rolling out a feature for the Gboard app on Android which aims to make it easier for users to rectify their mistakes while typing, according to a report. The latest version of the Gboard for Android beta app brings Undo and Redo options to the keyboard application which, as the names suggest, let users move back and forth through their edits until desired te...

Google Releases ‘Daily Listen’ AI-Generated, Personalised Podcasts via Discover Feed: Report

Google has reportedly released a new experimental artificial intelligence (AI) feature that can generate a podcast-style audio overview based on a user’s Discover feed. Dubbed Daily Listen, the feature is said to be available in the Android and iOS versions of the Google app in select regions. To be eligible for the feature in said locations, users will need to sign...

Google’s Quick Share Reportedly Lets Android Users Scan QR Codes to Transfer Files

Google has introduced a new functionality for its Quick Share feature which makes sharing files between Android devices a more straightforward process, according to a report. It was first announced by the tech company in December and is now reportedly available for use. Users can now scan QR codes in the Quick Share menu to send files to others in the vicinity, negati...

Monday, January 6, 2025

Google Play Store, Apple's App Store Remove Multiple VPN Applications in India: Report

Several VPN apps have reportedly been removed from the Google Play Store and Apple's App Store in India, marking the first crackdown since the government issued rules in 2022, requiring VPN providers to collect and store customer details. Despite closing physical servers in response to a government order issued two years ago, some VPN providers still serve customers i...

Thursday, January 2, 2025

Telegram Rolls Out Collectible Gifts, Message Search Filters, QR Code Scanner and More Features

Telegram is rolling out several new features with its first update of 2025, the company announced on Wednesday. As part of the changes, the instant messaging app gives users the ability to convert received gifts into collectibles which come with special attributes and can be transferred to others. Additionally, the update brings an in-app QR code scanner, service mess...

X to Offer Streaming and Financial Services in 2025 With X TV and X Money, Says CEO

X (formerly Twitter) will offer financial and streaming services in 2025, the company CEO announced on Wednesday. This move builds upon the microblogging platform’s ambitions of becoming an “everything app” and competing against other platforms such as China’s WeChat under the leadership of Elon Musk. The official also highlighted X’s efforts to allow users ...

Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Samsung Good Lock App Tipped to Be Available in All Countries With Stable One UI 7

Samsung is expanding the availability of the Good Lock app with its latest Android 15-based update dubbed One UI 7, according to claims on social media. The app is a customisation suite for Galaxy smartphones that allows users to play around with various modules and add new functionalities which are not originally part of the feature-set. At present, Good Lock is avai...