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Android 16 will have a desktop mode similar to Samsung DeX. This was revealed a few months ago after the Android 16 Beta was given to developers. Yesterday, Google finally showed the final design for this desktop mode and some of the features it will support. So, what should you know about it?

The Google NotebookLM app is now available for download on Android and iOS devices after being accessible only via a web browser for a long time. With this app, users can now more easily access the localized LLM or AI Chat that is NotebookLM. As we covered previously, while it requires you to upload your sources manually beforehand it does manage to reduce the problem of generative AI hallucinations by only sourcing from the references that you provide.

Arriving earlier than usual, Google has officially announced the stable release of Android 16. The schedule is for Q2 of 2025, with indications pointing to a potential rollout on 3 June.

Today, Google announced its plans to expand the Gemini AI Assistant beyond smartphones. The big giant tech company wants to integrate it into various Android devices, such as smartwatches, TVs, and even vehicles that support the Android system platform.

In this short news announcement, CIMB Bank has stated that starting 25 June 2025, the CIMB OCTO mobile banking app will require updated minimum operating system (OS) versions to enhance performance and security.

iOS 19 will be launched this year with information about it to be shared at the WWDC event on June 10. According to a Bloomberg report , among the new features that will be introduced in iOS 19 is the same battery management and charging system that Android currently uses. So, what should you know about it?

If you have an Android tablet, you may have noticed how the software differs from that of an Android phone. Specifically, Android tablets have a taskbar on the home screen for easier multitasking. Google has been working on an Android phone version of this feature, and we have a glimpse of how it currently looks.

For some people, the alternative to laptops is the tablet. But what if you want to work on a mobile app and the tablet's screen is still not big enough? In that case, mirroring your phone to a larger display could be the solution. Samsung DeX works like this, but a more universal option is allegedly being developed.

An Android phone is often considered a Google-powered phone. However, not all Android phones have Google services, a problem most companies want to avoid. Interestingly, that might not be the case for Xiaomi, which seems to be working on a Google-free version.

Most flagship Android devices now support eSIM, which is more practical than a physical SIM. However, unlike a physical SIM, if using an eSIM and the phone breaks, users may be stuck without network access, as there is no easy way to transfer an eSIM from an old phone to a new one without the help of a service provider. So, what should you know about it?