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AI vs. AI: Google Upgrades Circle to Search to Spot Fake Images
One of the most popular Android AI features introduced this year was Circle to Search. Since its introduction, Google has made a few improvements to the AI feature. Now, the internet search giant announced another update that integrated a new tool and provides users with context concerning the image. Don't miss this: How to use Circle to Search to translate text

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Google Play Store Could Support Updating Apps from Unknown Sources
Sideloading apps from outside Play Store has always been a key feature on Android, giving users access to a wider range of apps. But with changes and improvements to security over the years made seamless updating to these apps a pain. Google could apparently support updating sideloaded apps on PlayStore as dug up in a new finding. Also read: How to manually install Google Play Store

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Apple iPhone 15 Pro's lock screen can be customized with wallpapers and widgets

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iOS 18.1 Beta Adds AI Tool to Combat Annoying Notifications
While iOS 18 is set to introduce major customizations and new features, Apple does not intend to extend those changes to the notification manager, which has remained widely the same as the previous iOS iterations. However, the latest iOS 18.1 beta for developers will introduce an AI-powered focus mode with better notification filters.

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Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 Launched to Take 5G under $99
Qualcomm just announced a new Snapdragon chip, but instead of breaking performance or download records, its new Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 SoC targets the very low end of the market. According to the American company, the new processor will take gigabit 5G speeds to phones under $99.

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Android Cross-Device Tools Arrive: Instant Hotspot and Call Transfer
Google has now rolled out the first two new features in its cross-device services that were announced at I/O 2024. Call casting and Internet sharing aim to enhance the user experience with multiple Android devices and will support Pixel and non-Pixel smartphones and tablets. Don't miss this: How to use your phone as a Wi-Fi extender

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A person's wrist with a Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 displaying a colorful watch face.

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Samsung to Fix Battery Life Woes on Galaxy Watch 7 via an Update
With Samsung arming the new Galaxy Watch 7 with a more efficient processor, you can expect better battery life over its predecessor. However, the experience of first-hand users seem to contradict that as some have reported experiencing drastic battery drain. Apparently, Samsung has acknowledged that the battery issue does exist and pledged to release a fix soon. Also read: The best Android smartwatches you can buy in 2024

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Smartwatch Users Might be More Injury Prone than Non-Users
Improvements in smartwatches and fitness trackers have made them essential wearable devices for active users, including those who are into running. They arrived packed with advanced monitoring features to provide users with physical insights or to keep them motivated to achieve their goals. However, these advantages might have a tradeoff — especially with a recently discovered shortcoming. Also read: The best smartwatches you can buy in 2024

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Siri has been reborn.

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iPhone 16 Series May Arrive without Apple Intelligence
When Apple announced Apple Intelligence at WWDC, it confirmed it will ship these generative AI features to supported iPhone models including the upcoming iPhone 16 sometime this year. As we get closer to the date, it seems Apple would skip the inclusion of those features in the next-generation iPhone at launch.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 with One UI 6 based on Android 14

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Android 15: Samsung One UI 7 Could Copy a Xiaomi-Like Action
Samsung is expected to begin the beta phase of Android 15 for Galaxy devices in the coming weeks. The update, which should arrive as One UI 7, is widely rumored to incorporate modest to heavy changes compared from One UI 6. The latest leak seems to support this, giving as an unofficial look on those, including a gesture change when using quick settings panel. Also read: Which Samsung Galaxy smartphones to buy in 2024

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OpenAI Launches AI-Infused SearchGPT to Take on Google Search
No doubt that OpenAI has shaken up the AI industry with the launch of ChatGPT. Now, it is further looking to rival Google in the search engine sphere with its new SearchGPT, which is an AI-powered prototype search that uses the muscles of ChatGPT models but providing up-to-date online search results.

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