News & Reviews:   software

When Gemini AI launched, some users probably wondered if it could replace Google Assistant. This was confirmed during Google I/O 2024 when the Gemini Utilities extension was revealed. Now, Google has started to roll out the extension to Android devices.

For years, Android has stuck to one major release per year for its mobile operating system (OS). Typically, the major Android update happens sometime in the second half of the year. However, the Android 16 update will happen much earlier next year.

Depending on the brand and product class of the Android phone, we get between 2 to 7 years of OS updates. But what happens when you can't update the phone's OS anymore? Not updating your Android phone does come with certain risks and it's important to be aware of these risks. Here are a few things you should take note of.

Did you know you could connect your phone to a Windows PC and access it from the latter? The Phone Link feature is only compatible with selected brands and smartphones, but it's a convenient way to keep track of your phone on a PC. And now that feature is getting an upgrade.

Hoping to see a new Mac PC, Mac mini or MacBook at the upcoming WWDC 2024? Well, you might be disappointed. Recently, Apple confirmed the keynotes and sessions it would host during the conference next week. However, there was no mention of hardware thus far.

Nowadays, companies can use the smallest excuses to sue others. Take Nintendo, for example, a company that won't allow emulators to exist. Some have wondered when Nintendo would go after the GameBoy emulator Delta. But Adobe is the company targeting Delta this time instead of Nintendo.

For WhatsApp, we've seen it slowly transform from a pure messaging app to a new social media platform in its own right. The developer has been working hard lately, with a new feature to pin more messages added earlier this week. Now, there's another new feature for Communities.

Ever thought of using your Android device like a PC? Samsung is well-known for its DeX system, but other Android devices don't have access to a simple desktop mode. At least, not until the next Android version update.

Today, Apple has released new software updates for all its product lines in Malaysia. This includes iOS 17.4 as it's now available in the iPhone settings. To update it, simply visit your Settings app > General > Software update.

If you've been paying attention to Samsung Galaxy S24 series news, you probably know about the new AI features. Among them is Circle to Search, which literally performs an Internet search for things you circle. But is this feature exclusive to the Galaxy S24 series?