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Microsoft Tests Background YouTube Playback on Edge for Android
Microsoft is testing a feature in its Edge browser for Android that allows YouTube videos to play in the background without requiring a...
September Android Update Boosts Security and Contactless Payments
Google has released its September 2025 system updates for Android devices, bringing new features and fixes across Play services, the Play Store, and...
Google Updates Quick Share With New Send and Receive Modes
Google has begun releasing an updated version of its Quick Share feature, bringing a new interface and improved usability to file sharing across...
New Rule Means Sideloaded Android Apps Will Also Need Developer Verification from Google
Google announced today that starting in 2026, only apps from verified developers will be installable on certified Android devices. The rule will apply...
My Pixel App Brings a Smarter Hub, But Some Features Are Region-Locked
Google has refreshed its Pixel Tips app, renaming it My Pixel and adding a new, more organized hub for Pixel users. The update...
Material 3 Expressive Update Hits Google TV, Remote Faces Glitch
The Google TV app for Android is rolling out a new update that introduces a Material 3 Expressive redesign, giving the app a...
Google Wallet Now Supports State IDs in 8 U.S. States, More Coming Soon
Google Wallet now supports storing driver’s licenses and state IDs on Android in more parts of the United States. The feature lets users...
Windows 11 Could Soon Let You Continue Android Apps Seamlessly on Desktop
Microsoft is testing a new Windows 11 feature that lets users resume Android apps directly on their PCs. The tool is being released...
Apple Prepares Enterprise AI Support Beyond ChatGPT
Apple is preparing to expand its artificial intelligence features for business use, moving beyond its current partnership with OpenAI’s ChatGPT. According to a...
Google TV Finally Gets 64-Bit Apps to Rival Apple TV 4K
Google has confirmed that Google TV and Android TV devices will soon support 64-bit apps, a technical upgrade that promises faster loading times...
Google Deletes Millions of Android Apps After Malware Discovery
Google has confirmed that it has removed more apps from the Play Store after researchers discovered a dangerous malware targeting Android users. Security...
Google Launches Magic Cue on Pixel 10 to Simplify Daily Tasks
Google has unveiled a new AI-powered feature called Magic Cue for its Pixel 10 smartphones. The tool is designed to make daily tasks...
Gemini App Can Now Turn Your Ideas into Illustrated Storybooks and Comics
Google’s Gemini app has launched a creative new feature that allows users to make personalized, illustrated storybooks, complete with narration. The tool is...
New WhatsApp Safety Update Fights Group Chat Scams
WhatsApp is introducing a new “safety overview” screen to protect users from group chat scams. When someone you don’t know invites you to...
Microsoft Pulls Plug on Windows 11 SE, Leaving Schools With One Year to Switch
Microsoft has announced it will stop supporting Windows 11 SE in October 2026. The operating system, launched nearly five years ago for schools...
Craig Federighi Confirms Big Siri Overhaul in the Works
Apple’s software chief, Craig Federighi, shared encouraging news about Siri’s future at a recent company all-hands meeting. Despite some recent challenges with the...
Android Users Get Early Look at Apple Music’s iOS 26 Features
Apple Music is testing a new 5.0 beta version for Android users ahead of the iOS 26 release this fall. The update introduces...
Record-Breaking Demand for Apple’s iOS 26 Beta, Says Tim Cook
Apple CEO Tim Cook says iOS 26 is “by far” the most popular beta software Apple has ever released. He also said the...
Spotify Lets You Turn Off the Annoying ‘Create’ Button
Spotify recently added a new “Create” button to its bottom navigation bar. The button offers options like making playlists, starting a “Blend,” or...
Jack Dorsey Launches Bitchat Mesh: Chat Without Internet Now on iOS
Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter and CEO of Block, launched his new app, Bitchat Mesh, on the Apple App Store on July 29,...
Spotify Controls Missing from Google Maps? A Fix Is on the Way
In a recent update, Google Maps users noticed that the in-app media controls for Spotify and YouTube Music had suddenly disappeared. The popular...
Apple Unveils New $20 Monthly Plan for Multi-Device Coverage
Apple has announced AppleCare One, a new subscription plan that allows users to protect multiple Apple devices under a single monthly payment. Priced...
Nvidia Releases New Driver Ahead of Valorant’s Unreal Engine 5 Upgrade
Nvidia has released a new GeForce Game Ready Driver (version 577.00) to support the upcoming Unreal Engine 5 upgrade for Valorant, Riot Games’...
Microsoft Shuts Down Movies and TV Store on Xbox and Windows
Microsoft has quietly shut down its Movies and TV store on Xbox consoles and Windows PCs. From July 18, 2025, users can no...
Google Confirms Fast Pair Feature Limited to Four Google TV Devices
Google has confirmed that its Fast Pair feature for Google TV is currently available on only four devices, more than three years after...
New Emoji Coming to iPhones in iOS 26: Bigfoot, Fight Cloud, Apple Core & More
In celebration of World Emoji Day, the Unicode Consortium has announced the next batch of emoji characters set to be added to smartphones...
Android Canary Introduces “Now Playing” Lock Screen Button
Google has introduced a new “Now Playing” lock screen shortcut in the latest Android Canary build, giving users another quick way to identify...
Samsung to Keep AI Features Free on Galaxy Devices,
Samsung has officially confirmed that its Galaxy AI tools will remain free for users, despite ongoing speculation about potential subscription fees. The company...
iOS 26 Beta 3 Makes Apple’s Liquid Glass Design More Frosty, Users Unhappy
Apple has released the third developer beta of iOS 26, bringing further changes to its new Liquid Glass design. However, many users and...
iPhone Users to Get Relief from Spam Texts with iOS 26 Update
Apple is introducing a new spam-filtering feature to its Messages app in iOS 26, aiming to reduce the growing problem of unwanted texts...
