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Google Gemini gets a new voice on Android, but in limited capacity: Report

Google at its developer-focused event, I/O 2024, announced that Gemini will get ten new voices. One of the new voices is now available on Android, but in limited capacity

Google to not allow low-quality Android apps on Play Store from Aug: Report

Google has revised its minimum quality requirements for Android apps and will not allow those that do not meet requirement on Play Store from August 31

Apple updates the Store app to make it more personalised with For You tab

Apple Store app overhaul also includes replacement of 'Shop' tab with 'Products' and 'Sessions' tab with 'Go Further,' and a replacement of navigation bar

Google's revolutionary AI-powered Ask Photos feature may be released soon

Announced at Google I/O 2024, the Ask Photos makes it easier and simpler to search for what you want in thousands of photos and videos in Google Photos app

Microsoft's AI-powered Designer app is now available on iOS and Android

Microsoft Designer is available as a free mobile app and as an app on Windows. With Designer app, users can edit and create images using artificial intelligence

Google Gemini on Android can now answer questions on lock screen

Google Gemini for lock screen is gradually rolling out and will answer "basic questions" from the lock screen. The new feature can be turned on or off from Gemini on Lock Screen settings

Instagram's new audio feature to let users add up to 20 tracks to a reel

Multi-audio Tracks on Reels will also let users align text, stickers and clips while editing in the app. The feature is available to users in India starting today

Google ends Notes experiment it introduced in Search in November last year

The Notes experiment aimed to let users connect by adding tips on an article in Search results. The Notes experiment will end by the end of July

Apple files patent to label public Wi-Fi in iOS based on anonymised data

Reportedly, Apple would use anonymised crowd-sourced data to map Wi-Fi access points and offer feedback to the iOS users about how secure a nearby public network is

Lenovo Tab Plus review: A big screen tablet with focus on audio and design

Lenovo Tab Plus is a midrange tablet good for basic everyday use, especially for tasks where audio takes precedence. Otherwise, it is generic and could have done better with performance-oriented chip

Instagram to prioritise short-form content to connect users with friends

Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram, said that the platform will prioritise short-form content over long-form videos as connecting people with friends is part of the core identity of the platform

Google Maps is finally adding speedometer, speed limits to iPhone, CarPlay

With this feature users will be able to see real-time speed data while driving. The feature is already available for Android

Spotify's new comments section to bridge gap between creators and listeners

Creators will have the option to allow or block comments on their podcasts. The feature is expected to roll out to all users from next month

Apple's first Apple Intelligence-based home device could be table-top robot

First wave of Apple Intelligence features are set to debut later this year on iPhone, Macs, and iPads with next-generation platform updates

Samsung could expand Galaxy AI-powered 'Live Translate' feature to WhatsApp

Introduced with the Galaxy S24 series earlier this year, Live Translate uses on-device AI capabilities to offer real-time translations between languages for messages and calls

Microsoft Xbox TV with Cloud Gaming service lands on Amazon Fire TV Sticks

Xbox TV app is already available on mobile devices, Xbox consoles, and select Samsung monitors and TVs. Amazon Fire TV Sticks are first streaming devices to get this app from Microsoft though

YouTube updates audio eraser tool to help creators deal with copyrights

Reportedly, the updated eraser tool will let creators trim, replace or mute copyrighted music without impacting other audio elements of the videos from within YouTube Studio

WhatsApp: Soon, you could send images to Meta AI for questions and edits

Reportedly, Meta AI on WhatsApp will soon respond to questions related to images uploaded by the users. Moreover, the built-in chatbot will also edit them if requested

Gmail smartphone app gets email summarise option, powered by Gemini: Report

Google has started rolling out Gemini-powered summarise feature on Gmail for Android and iOS (iPhone). However, the feature is limited to paid customers only

Motorola Razr 50 Ultra to CMF Phone 1: Smartphones launching in July 2024

July is set to be a month packed with new smartphone launches, including foldable devices from Motorola and Samsung. In budget segment, Nothing will debut its maiden model under CMF brand