Google Play is changing how users find apps with widgets, adding tools to simplify discovery, the company announced. These updates aim to connect users with apps more easily. Continue reading “Google Play gets improved widget search, badges and more”
Microsoft is finally shutting down Skype, the voice and video communication app acquired in 2011. The service will remain online until May 5, and users are encouraged to switch to Teams for consumer applications.
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OpenAI on Thursday introduced GPT-4.5, its latest and most advanced chat model, now available as a research preview. The company described GPT-4.5 as a significant step forward in scaling unsupervised learning, enabling the model to recognize patterns, draw connections, and generate creative insights more effectively than its predecessors. Continue reading “OpenAI unveils GPT-4.5 next-gen natural chat model”
Google is working on a new AI-powered feature for Google Translate that allows users to interact with translations and gain deeper insights. Continue reading “Google Translate to get AI-powered follow-up feature soon”
Microsoft on Tuesday announced the rollout of new AI-powered features for all Copilot users, offering free, unlimited access to Voice and Think Deeper, powered by OpenAI’s o1 model. Continue reading “Microsoft Copilot now offers unlimited free access to Voice and Think Deeper for all users”
Adobe has introduced the mobile version of its popular photo editing and design tool, Photoshop. The app is currently available for iPhone users. While this isn’t directly a mobile version of the desktop software, Adobe states that it is designed to empower mobile-first creators who may be just getting started.
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Google is set to replace SMS-based authentication for Gmail with QR codes, a move aimed at enhancing security and combating global SMS abuse. This change, revealed in a report by Forbes’ Davey Winder, follows discussions with Google insiders. Continue reading “Google could replace SMS authentication with QR codes for Gmail: Report”
YouTube is set to launch a new, budget-friendly subscription called “Premium Lite,” focusing on ad-free podcasts and how-to videos. Unlike the full Premium plan, it excludes music videos, which will still include ads. Continue reading “YouTube Premium Lite subscription expected soon”
Amazon has announced that its Appstore for Android devices will be discontinued on August 20, 2025. This move marks a significant shift in Amazon’s mobile strategy, impacting users who have relied on the platform for app downloads and purchases. Simultaneously, the company will also be retiring its Amazon Coins program on the same date. Continue reading “Amazon Appstore on Android to sunset in August”
Meta announced new updates for Instagram DMs on Wednesday, introducing several features designed to improve communication. These include message translation, music stickers, scheduled messages, pinned content, and group chat QR codes. Continue reading “Instagram updates DMs with Translation, Scheduled Messages, Group QR Codes and more”
Google has introduced two updates for Google Lens, simplifying visual searches across devices and apps, as the company stated it’s now “even easier to search what you see.” Continue reading “Google expands Lens integration with AI Overviews across apps and devices”
Elon Musk’s company, xAI, has introduced Grok-3, their latest flagship AI model. Initial tests suggest that Grok-3 could perform better than competitors like OpenAI and DeepSeek from China in areas like math, science, and coding. Continue reading “xAI unveils Grok-3 AI model with enhanced reasoning capabilities”
Pocket Entertainment, the parent company of Pocket FM and Pocket Novel, has introduced Pocket Toons, an AI-driven platform designed to innovate in the realm of comics and storytelling. Continue reading “Pocket Entertainment launches ‘Pocket Toons’ AI-driven comics platform”
Telegram has introduced a series of new updates to its app, enhancing user experience with features like AI-powered sticker searches, video link timestamps, video covers, saved video progress, and more. Continue reading “Telegram update brings AI-powered sticker search, Video covers, and more”
On Thursday, YouTube launched a significant update to Dream Screen, its AI-powered tool for generating unique backgrounds in Shorts. Now integrated with Google DeepMind’s latest video model, Veo 2, Dream Screen offers more advanced capabilities, taking YouTube Shorts creation to the next level. Continue reading “YouTube Shorts gets AI-powered video generation with Veo 2”
