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Realme C75 5G Spotted on Google Play Console, Google Play Supported Devices List Hinting at Imminent Launch
Realme C75 5G could launch soon as a new entrant in the company's C series. While details about its launch date remain a mystery, the handset has been spotted on multiple certification platforms, including the Google Play supported devices list and Google Play Console website. The alleged Google Play Console listing reveals the design and specifica...
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Meta AI App With Voice Conversations, Social Discover Feed Launched
Meta released a standalone app for its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, Meta AI, on Tuesday. The new Meta AI app is available on Android via Google Play and iOS via the App Store. The Menlo Park-based tech giant has added a social element to the app where users can see others' posts and images in a Discover feed.
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WhatsApp Begins Testing Sticker Reactions for Messages and Media
WhatsApp launched emoji reactions on the platform long ago, which lets users express their feelings toward a message with six different emojis. Now, the Meta-owned instant messaging service appears to be taking a step ahead with message reactions to express yourself with stickers. WhatsApp is reportedly adding sticker reactions for messages and med...
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Google to Host Dedicated 'Android Show' Ahead of I/O 2025 Developer Conference Next Month
Google on Monday announced a new event dedicated to Android updates set for broadcast a week before I/O 2025, its annual developer conference, kicks off. Dubbed The Android Show: I/O Edition, the new series will play host to several announcements related to the next iteration of the Android operating system (OS) — Android 16.
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Realme 14T Surfaces on Google Play Supported Devices List, Bluetooth SIG, Other Certification Websites
Realme 14T will be released in India on April 25. Just days ahead of the formal debut, the handset has been spotted on multiple certification platforms, including the Google Play supported devices list and the Bluetooth SIG. The Realme 14T has also allegedly appeared on the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) and G...
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Google Settles India's Antitrust Probe in Android TV Case
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the settlement proposal of Alphabet's Google in the Android TV case. Google has proposed a standalone license for its Play Store and Play Services for Android smart TVs in the country instead of bundling the services.
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Google to Help Android App Developers Identify Excessive Battery Drain With New Android Vitals Metric
Google has begun beta testing a new metric to help Android app developers identify apps causing excessive battery drain. A new Android Vitals metric to pinpoint excessive wake locks, a key factor behind in idle battery drain. The company suggests these metrics could eventually highlight optimised apps on the Google Play store.
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Android Smartphones Get Auto-Restart Security Feature With Latest Google Play Services Update
Google is rolling out a new Android security feature that automatically restarts smartphones left unlocked for three days to protect user data from unauthorised access. This functionality is also expected to arrive on Android tablets. The move mirrors Apple's 'Inactivity Reboot' feature, launched with iOS 18.1 in October 2024, which reboots unatten...
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Google Raises Minimum RAM and Memory Specifications for Android Smartphones
Google is increasing the minimum hardware specs for Android phones shipping with Google Mobile Services. New devices must now be equipped with more RAM and storage to ship with the Google Play Store and Play Services. While these specifications are well below most existing entry-level offerings, the update also enforces support for emergency contac...
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Apple Follows Google in Blocking 14 Unregistered Crypto Exchange Apps in South Korea
This week, Apple removed 14 crypto exchange apps from its App Store in South Korea for not being in compliance with the country’s licensing regime. KuCoin and MEXC are among the impacted apps. Unregistered crypto businesses lack government protection and can pose financial risks to the users – which is why South Korea believes in cutting access...
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EU Decisions on Alleged Apple, Meta Tech Rule Breaches Due in Coming Weeks, Antitrust Chief Says
The EU, in the coming weeks, is likely to decide if Apple and Meta breached landmark tech rules aimed at curbing their market power. Both companies are expected to face modest fines for DMA violations, sources told Reuters last month.
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Android 16 Could Introduces Cloud Compilation for Quick App Installs on Low-End Devices
Android 16 is the next big OS update for Android devices which is said to be released later this year. According to a report, it will bring a new feature aimed at making app installation faster. Dubbed Cloud Compilation, it targets low-end devices and offloads app compilations to the cloud, eliminating the need of running the dex2oat tool and makin...
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Google to Ramp Up Android Security With New Features for App Developers
Google is introducing measures to combat malicious and fraudulent apps on the Play Store. These include improved pre-review checks for developers, enhancing the Play Integrity API to block harmful apps outside the store, and expanded live threat detection to spot fake financial apps. Additionally, new badges will validate specific app categories, t...
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Google Play Store Blocks 17 Unregistered Crypto Exchanges in South Korea, Apple May Follow
Google Play has restricted access to 17 foreign crypto exchanges in South Korea, including KuCoin, in compliance with a regulatory directive. These exchanges can no longer be installed on Android devices within the country. The move aligns with South Korea’s efforts to regulate the digital asset market and enforce compliance among overseas platfo...
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SEBI Directs Intermediaries to Use Registered Contact Details for Advertising on Social Media Platforms
SEBI has directed registered intermediaries advertising on social media platforms like Google and Meta to use the contact details shared with the market regulator, such as email IDs and mobile numbers. This step aims to combat rising securities market frauds observed on platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, X (formerly Twitter), Te...
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Realme C75 5G Spotted on Google Play Console, Google Play Supported Devices List Hinting at Imminent Launch
Realme C75 5G could launch soon as a new entrant in the company's C series. While details about its launch date remain a mystery, the handset has been spotted on multiple certification platforms, including the Google Play supported devices list and Google Play Console website. The alleged Google Play Console listing reveals the design and specifica...
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Meta AI App With Voice Conversations, Social Discover Feed Launched
Meta released a standalone app for its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, Meta AI, on Tuesday. The new Meta AI app is available on Android via Google Play and iOS via the App Store. The Menlo Park-based tech giant has added a social element to the app where users can see others' posts and images in a Discover feed.
-
WhatsApp Begins Testing Sticker Reactions for Messages and Media
WhatsApp launched emoji reactions on the platform long ago, which lets users express their feelings toward a message with six different emojis. Now, the Meta-owned instant messaging service appears to be taking a step ahead with message reactions to express yourself with stickers. WhatsApp is reportedly adding sticker reactions for messages and med...
-
Google to Host Dedicated 'Android Show' Ahead of I/O 2025 Developer Conference Next Month
Google on Monday announced a new event dedicated to Android updates set for broadcast a week before I/O 2025, its annual developer conference, kicks off. Dubbed The Android Show: I/O Edition, the new series will play host to several announcements related to the next iteration of the Android operating system (OS) — Android 16.
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Realme 14T Surfaces on Google Play Supported Devices List, Bluetooth SIG, Other Certification Websites
Realme 14T will be released in India on April 25. Just days ahead of the formal debut, the handset has been spotted on multiple certification platforms, including the Google Play supported devices list and the Bluetooth SIG. The Realme 14T has also allegedly appeared on the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) and G...
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Google Settles India's Antitrust Probe in Android TV Case
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the settlement proposal of Alphabet's Google in the Android TV case. Google has proposed a standalone license for its Play Store and Play Services for Android smart TVs in the country instead of bundling the services.
-
Google to Help Android App Developers Identify Excessive Battery Drain With New Android Vitals Metric
Google has begun beta testing a new metric to help Android app developers identify apps causing excessive battery drain. A new Android Vitals metric to pinpoint excessive wake locks, a key factor behind in idle battery drain. The company suggests these metrics could eventually highlight optimised apps on the Google Play store.
-
Android Smartphones Get Auto-Restart Security Feature With Latest Google Play Services Update
Google is rolling out a new Android security feature that automatically restarts smartphones left unlocked for three days to protect user data from unauthorised access. This functionality is also expected to arrive on Android tablets. The move mirrors Apple's 'Inactivity Reboot' feature, launched with iOS 18.1 in October 2024, which reboots unatten...
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Google Raises Minimum RAM and Memory Specifications for Android Smartphones
Google is increasing the minimum hardware specs for Android phones shipping with Google Mobile Services. New devices must now be equipped with more RAM and storage to ship with the Google Play Store and Play Services. While these specifications are well below most existing entry-level offerings, the update also enforces support for emergency contac...
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Apple Follows Google in Blocking 14 Unregistered Crypto Exchange Apps in South Korea
This week, Apple removed 14 crypto exchange apps from its App Store in South Korea for not being in compliance with the country’s licensing regime. KuCoin and MEXC are among the impacted apps. Unregistered crypto businesses lack government protection and can pose financial risks to the users – which is why South Korea believes in cutting access...
-
EU Decisions on Alleged Apple, Meta Tech Rule Breaches Due in Coming Weeks, Antitrust Chief Says
The EU, in the coming weeks, is likely to decide if Apple and Meta breached landmark tech rules aimed at curbing their market power. Both companies are expected to face modest fines for DMA violations, sources told Reuters last month.
-
Android 16 Could Introduces Cloud Compilation for Quick App Installs on Low-End Devices
Android 16 is the next big OS update for Android devices which is said to be released later this year. According to a report, it will bring a new feature aimed at making app installation faster. Dubbed Cloud Compilation, it targets low-end devices and offloads app compilations to the cloud, eliminating the need of running the dex2oat tool and makin...
-
Google to Ramp Up Android Security With New Features for App Developers
Google is introducing measures to combat malicious and fraudulent apps on the Play Store. These include improved pre-review checks for developers, enhancing the Play Integrity API to block harmful apps outside the store, and expanded live threat detection to spot fake financial apps. Additionally, new badges will validate specific app categories, t...
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Google Play Store Blocks 17 Unregistered Crypto Exchanges in South Korea, Apple May Follow
Google Play has restricted access to 17 foreign crypto exchanges in South Korea, including KuCoin, in compliance with a regulatory directive. These exchanges can no longer be installed on Android devices within the country. The move aligns with South Korea’s efforts to regulate the digital asset market and enforce compliance among overseas platfo...
-
SEBI Directs Intermediaries to Use Registered Contact Details for Advertising on Social Media Platforms
SEBI has directed registered intermediaries advertising on social media platforms like Google and Meta to use the contact details shared with the market regulator, such as email IDs and mobile numbers. This step aims to combat rising securities market frauds observed on platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, X (formerly Twitter), Te...
