News & Reviews:   Android

It's no secret that iPhones tend to be late to the party when it comes to wild features. However, iPhones still have a higher value than Android devices even today, according to a survey.

The biggest advantage of larger screens is the ability to fit more apps. For mobile devices, this applies to tablets and some foldable phones. A taskbar greatly helps users with managing apps, so it's great to see Google considering an upgrade there.

The generative AI trend has flourished in 2024, with more companies aiming to develop their own version. For smartphones, Google Gemini is definitely the biggest player in the game now. As such, it's not surprising to see Google adding new features to stay ahead.

After iOS 18 was released worldwide, one of the features that many overlooked was the launch of Rich Communication Services (RCS) support on the iPhone. With this, users from both platforms can make use of typing indicators, read receipts, high-quality media sharing, and improved group messaging.

The notification system of various application notifications, messaging and more is quite interesting because it alerts the user. However, the large number of notifications can be annoying at times could make you feel eager eager to test the Priority Notification feature with Apple Intelligence on iPhone and iPad. At the same time, many people still love this slow notification display.

First introduced in 2023, Circle to Search is a feature that lets you circle an image on your phone to initiate a Google search. Previously, it was exclusive to Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy devices. But soon, that will no longer be the case.

Heard a new song or tune on the streets but can't identify it? Previously, most people would use Shazam and call it a day. But if you want an alternative, Google has released its own Shazam-like feature.

Looks like you might have to be more careful. Recently, some Android smartphones have been found to contain hidden security vulnerabilities that could allow remote access to your data. So, what should you know about it?

Before I start this, I would like to put a DISCLAIMER that the whole TechNave team does not share the same view as I do. Well, okay there are some but not everyone. Still, I have been in this industry for eight years and counting. I have reviewed countless smartphones and I didn't realise that I got bored with them after the pandemic and lockdown period. Today, I realised smartphones are so boring now.

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