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Most Android users would be familiar with how brands offer updates. Flagship models typically get 5-7 years of Android updates, while others get less. However, Qualcomm wants to help more devices get more updates.

A closer look at the iOS 18.4 beta’s codes revealed that Apple is integrating another AI model into Apple Intelligence. This AI model is Google Gemini, which would be the second AI model consumers can use for more complicated assistance via Apple Intelligence.

Nowadays, it's not uncommon to see children and toddlers just staring at their devices at a restaurant, cafe or any eateries. Many would silently judge the parents for allowing this to happen, as it is regarded as a negative notion. At the same time, it's also not easy being a parent and sometimes, using this method is the easy way out to keep their sanity.

Amazon has now informed app developers that their Android app store, the Amazon AppStore will be closed on August 20, 2025. The main reason behind this closure was not stated. So, what should you know about it?

Google has already introduced a video-generating feature with its generative AI technology Veo for YouTube Shorts. In the future, it looks like Google may bring a similar feature directly to the Gemini app for smartphones. So, what should you know about it?

Nearly a month after being removed from the United States, TikTok is now back on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. So, what should you know about it?

As smartphone brands are incorporating more AI functions into their devices, Google is also making Gemini more convenient and efficient. From the giant tech's announcement today, Gemini has been extended to an Android phone's lockscreen.

The world’s most popular web mapping platform, Google Maps, has announced that it will be displaying the ‘Gulf of Mexico’ as the ‘Gulf of America’ in the US following President Donald Trump’s Executive Order to rename the geographical area. Google Maps elaborated that the name change on the platform would take place after the US Geographic Names System has been officially updated.

Google opened up Android 16 Beta testing on supported Pixel devices today. Testing for Android 16 began earlier this year in line with Google's plan to get the latest operating system into your hands sooner. So, what should you know about it?

Part of the HTC Vive engineering team has been acquired by Google for $250 million. According to TechCrunch, the team's expertise in the virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR) space will be used by Google to drive the development of its Android XR operating system. This is the second time Google has acquired a team from HTC. Eight years ago, they acquired the design team to produce the Google Pixel for $1.1 billion.