Google is updating Gmail with AI-powered features as part of the Gemini era, designed to help users manage emails more efficiently. Continue reading “Gmail gets Gemini-powered AI Overviews and AI Inbox”
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WhatsApp adds member tags, text stickers, and event reminders to group chats
WhatsApp has announced new updates to its group chat experience, introducing features that focus on identity clarity, message expression, and event coordination. The additions include member tags, text-based stickers, and enhanced event reminder controls, designed to work across devices regardless of platform. Continue reading “WhatsApp adds member tags, text stickers, and event reminders to group chats”
Spotify adds listening activity and request to jam to Messages
Building on top of the in-app messaging feature, Spotify is introducing two new add-ons: Listening Activity and Request to Jam, which enable users to share their listening activity and enjoy a jam session with their loved ones. Continue reading “Spotify adds listening activity and request to jam to Messages”
Telegram adds AI summaries for channels and Instant View, improves Liquid Glass interface on iOS
Telegram has released its first update of 2026, adding AI-powered summaries for channel posts and Instant View pages, along with a fully implemented Liquid Glass interface on iOS. The update focuses on productivity, content clarity, and user data privacy. Continue reading “Telegram adds AI summaries for channels and Instant View, improves Liquid Glass interface on iOS”
xAI rolls out Grok Business and Grok Enterprise for organizational use
xAI has rolled out Grok Business and Grok Enterprise, expanding access to its Grok AI platform for organizational use. The company said the new offerings are designed to enable employees to use Grok at work with enterprise-grade security, privacy protections, and centralized administrative controls. Continue reading “xAI rolls out Grok Business and Grok Enterprise for organizational use”
WhatsApp adds New Year 2026 stickers, video call effects, and Status animations
WhatsApp has released a set of New Year-themed features for 2026 as the platform prepares for its highest-usage day of the year. The New Year period consistently records the largest volume of messaging and calling activity on the service as users connect with friends and family across regions and time zones. Continue reading “WhatsApp adds New Year 2026 stickers, video call effects, and Status animations”
Samsung TVs to get Google Photos integration in 2026
Samsung Electronics has announced that it is working with Google to bring Google Photos to Samsung TVs, enabling users to view and relive their personal photo and video libraries on a larger screen. The integration is intended to extend Google Photos from smartphones to TVs, allowing memories to be accessed in a TV-optimised format. Continue reading “Samsung TVs to get Google Photos integration in 2026”
Google lets users change Gmail address linked to Google Account
Google is rolling out a new feature allowing users to update their Google Account email even if it ends in @gmail.com. Previously, Gmail users could not change their account email, while users with non-@gmail.com addresses could. The feature is gradually rolling out, so it may not be available for all users immediately. Continue reading “Google lets users change Gmail address linked to Google Account”
Apple fined €98.6 million by Italy for anti-competitive ATT policy
The Italian Competition Authority has imposed a fine of €98,635,416.67 on Apple Inc., Apple Distribution International Ltd., and Apple Italia S.r.l. for abusing its dominant position in the market for platforms used by developers to distribute apps to iOS users. The decision focuses on the App Tracking Transparency (ATT) policy, introduced by Apple in April 2021. Continue reading “Apple fined €98.6 million by Italy for anti-competitive ATT policy”
Androidify adds open-source tools for custom Wear OS watch faces
Google on Thursday announced an update to Androidify that allows users to create custom Android bot avatars and set them as Wear OS watch faces. The update enables seamless transfer of a personalized avatar from an Android device to a Wear OS watch within seconds. Continue reading “Androidify adds open-source tools for custom Wear OS watch faces”
Real Racing 3 to be discontinued after 12 years
EA Mobile has announced that the popular mobile racing title Real Racing 3 will be sunset after twelve years of launch. The transition will occur in phases, beginning with the removal of the game from digital storefronts this month and concluding with a total server shutdown in early 2026. Continue reading “Real Racing 3 to be discontinued after 12 years”
Apple and Google update app store and billing choices in Japan under MSCA
Apple and Google have announced updates to their mobile platforms in Japan to comply with the Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA). The law requires companies to provide users with additional choices for app distribution, payment methods, and default services while maintaining privacy and security. Continue reading “Apple and Google update app store and billing choices in Japan under MSCA”
Gemini 3 Flash rolls out globally in Google Search, Gemini app and APIs
Google has expanded the Gemini 3 model family with the launch of Gemini 3 Flash, a new AI model designed to combine advanced reasoning with low latency and cost efficiency. The release follows the introduction of Gemini 3 Pro and Gemini 3 Deep Think and extends Gemini 3 capabilities across Search, consumer applications, developer tools, and enterprise services. Continue reading “Gemini 3 Flash rolls out globally in Google Search, Gemini app and APIs”
Amazon Pay launches UPI Biometric Authentication
Amazon Pay has officially launched UPI Biometric Authentication, making it one of the first payment service providers in India to implement this technology. The feature allows users to authorize transactions using fingerprint or facial recognition, removing the requirement to manually enter a UPI PIN for certain payments. Continue reading “Amazon Pay launches UPI Biometric Authentication”
Google rolls out CC AI productivity agent from Google Labs
Google has introduced CC, an experimental AI productivity agent created by Google Labs using Gemini AI. The tool is designed to help users organize daily tasks and manage schedules by linking Gmail, Calendar, and Drive. Continue reading “Google rolls out CC AI productivity agent from Google Labs”