Tag: android
Android Theft Detection Lock is now rolling out – and here’s what it means for your phone
Back in May we heard about a new Theft Detection Lock feature coming to Android phones, and the functionality is now apparently rolling out to users – adding an extra level of protection in case a phone should get swiped. This has been spotted by well-known tipster Mishaal Rahman, and…
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Google Wallet now lets you add passports, library cards, and health insurance, thanks to AI
Ahead of its Made By Google event, where we expect big new Pixel 9 phone reveals, Google has released the AI-powered update to Android’s Wallet app, which was announced at Google I/O 2024. This update will make it much simpler to save a broader range of digital passes (if you live in the US, that…
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Don’t expect the Samsung Galaxy S25 to bring game-changing camera upgrades
Samsung typically reserves its headline-grabbing camera upgrades for its flagship Galaxy Ultra models, and the company looks set to continue that approach with the Samsung Galaxy S25 line next year. According to a report from GalaxyClub (via SamMobile), the standard Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 Plus will get the same…
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Google may soon upgrade Android’s Circle to Search to help you find that mystery song
Google’s Circle to Search has become a beloved feature for many on Android for its intuitive way of looking up objects in images. Over the past few months, the tool has become more widespread and even inspired copycats on iOS. Now there’s new evidence suggesting Circle to Search will soon…
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Gmail for Android could be getting a new Google Gemini AI button
It’s fair to say Google hasn’t been shy at attempting to stuff its Gemini AI bot into just about every app possible – and the indications are that the Gmail app for Android could be the latest to get an infusion of Gemini’s artificial intelligence magic. This comes from well-known…
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Android 15 could give your phone’s storage page a small-but-mighty makeover
Google dropped the second Android 15 beta at Google I/O 2024, and it hasn’t taken long for eagle-eyed testers to spot a host of useful Android 15 features buried within it, including one that could streamline your phone’s storage page. In Android 14, system storage is displayed as its own…
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