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Instagram now allows users to delete their profile independently from the platform
Because it wanted to come up with an alternative to Twitter, Meta made some compromises when it launched Threads.
Maximize Your Photo Results with the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro
If you have the Pixel 8 or the Pixel 8 Pro in your pocket, that means you’re certainly hooked on the idea of phone photography. You didn’t buy the Pixel 8 Pro for its thermometer, did you?
New features introduced in the Pixel Watch 2 update: 6 fresh watch faces added
Google recently released its second generation Pixel Watch with the latest WearOS 4 last month, along with the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro.

Sony releases Android 14 update for the Xperia 10 V
Sony Xperia 10 V Gets Updated to Android 14 Sony’s Xperia smartphones continue to receive top-notch support from the company, with the Xperia 10 V being the latest to get the Android 14 update.

Surprise for UK Buyer: Android Phone Disguised as iPhone 15 Pro Max
Apple’s latest iPhone 15 series hit the shelves nearly two months ago, and the orders keep pouring in, breaking records in iPhone revenue.

Fraudsters Utilize Phony Links to Google’s Chatbot Bard to Steal Login Credentials and Financial Information
Google announced that it is suing a group of scammers known as “DOES 1-3” in a lawsuit.

Which Samsung Galaxy smartphone will be the first to receive AI features?
Samsung has officially announced its entry into the world of AI for its smartphones during the Samsung AI Forum 2023, where it typically showcases its latest AI and computer engineering advancements.

Google’s lawyer is embarrassed in court as witness exposes confidential information about its agreement with Apple
In the U.S. v. Google antitrust trial, interesting information about Google’s search revenue sharing with Apple and other firms has been revealed.

Google trials new Reminder feature in Photos app to assist with bill payments
Google is reportedly working on a new AI-based feature for the Google Photos app that could prove to be quite useful.

Rumor: AI-enhanced Siri upgrade expected to launch at WWDC 2024
Looking to play catch up with Google, Apple is expected to unveil some new AI-based features in iOS 18.

Official calendar reveals that an increased number of Samsung devices will receive Android 14 than previously expected
Samsung started its Android 14-based One UI 6 rollout on October 30th, beginning with the Galaxy S23 series in Europe.

Updated Homepage Comes to Google Drive for Android and iOS Users
Google Drive for Android and iOS gets a redesigned homepage Google Drive on Android and iOS will now be getting a new homepage with a more compact UI, making it easier to find the right file faster.

Europe accuses YouTube of criminal espionage for detecting ad blockers
Recently, YouTube has taken action against ad blockers, prompting frustration among many users.

New Android Juggernaut Emerges With Official 1-Inch Camera Sensor, Challenging Apple and Samsung
Price and release date The Vivo X100 Pro will hit the Chinese market later this month. As usual, it might arrive on the global market but at a later date, just like its predecessor.

Samsung’s upcoming rugged phone features a familiar yet outdated design for the first time
Samsung is gearing up to launch the “regular” Samsung Galaxy Xcover 7 smartphone in 2023, following the release of the non-Pro Galaxy Xcover 5 in 2021 and the higher-end Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro last year.

New Red Magic 9 Pro: Enhanced Performance and Extended Battery Life for Gaming
Nubia is one of the not so many companies that are still churning out gaming phones.

Apple and Samsung Struggle in US Smartphone Market as Google Rises in Relevance – New Report
In North America’s smartphone market, Apple continues to dominate while the vice-champion is seeing its regional sales figures decrease.

Realme to introduce the GT5 Pro, its flagship phone, in November
It appears that November is a big month for Chinese handset makers. Multiple companies announced major events for this month where they will introduce their new flagships.

Hades, the award-winning “Game of the Year,” is now available on iPhone and iPad via Netflix.
Great news for Hades fans! The award-winning game will be available for free on iPhone and iPad through Netflix.

Apple introduces artists with a new analytical tool on its music platform
Apple has introduced a new feature on its Music for Artists platform called Listening Now. This feature promises to provide real-time data for listening analytics to Apple Music artists.

Share music across multiple streaming services with Deezer’s new Shaker feature
After rebranding itself and completely revamping its mobile app, Deezer announced a brand-new feature that allows users to share their favorite music across streaming services.

WhatsApp introduces channel usernames days after Signal’s profile username introduction.
WhatsApp is planning to introduce usernames for channels on its messaging app, following in the footsteps of Signal, which recently announced that it is testing public usernames for individuals.

Apple plans to challenge Europe’s decision to include iMessage as a gatekeeper in the DMA
The European Union has been making efforts to regulate the power of tech giants through the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which aims to combat monopoly and gatekeeping in the tech market.

AMC to Show BlackBerry Movie Trilogy Starting November 13th
If you caught the movie “BlackBerry” last May, you saw how Canada’s Research In Motion took its BlackBerry two-way pager and made it the must-have tool for the pinstriped suit set.

