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Google boosts multitasking on Android with this Chrome browser feature

Google has updated its native Android apps to enable Picture-in-Picture (PiP) view of a custom tab opened on Chrome browser

Apple signals that it's working on TV, sports app for android phones

Apple has long sought to put TV+ on as many platforms as possible and already offers apps for smart TVs, Roku, Amazon streaming devices and game consoles

POCO F6 smartphone goes on sale with introductory offers: Know price, specs

POCO is offering one year extended warranty during the first sale period on the POCO F6, which is available for purchase on Flipkart

Xiaomi's Redmi Pad Pro receives BIS certification; launch likely on June 12

The Redmi Pad Pro is expected to be similar to the Chinese model of the same name, which was launched in April in both cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity options

Google to let users share passwords with family group: Here's how it works

Google's May 2024 Play Services update makes it possible for family members to share the Google Password Manager with each other

Soon, Windows could allow extracting texts from images stored on smartphone

Text extraction feature uses optical character recognition (OCR) to detect texts within images that are synced to PC through the Microsoft's Phone Link service on Windows

Google Play allows requesting in-app purchase payments from others: Report

Announced earlier this month at Google's annual developers conference, the "ask someone else to pay" feature is now rolling out on Google Play in India

YouTube Music gets 'hum to search' feature on Android: Here's how it works

With "hum to search" feature on YouTube Music, users can hum, sing or play any vocal and find nearest matches on YouTube Music

Google Pay gets three new features including buy now and pay later: Details

Google said the new features on its payment platform, Google Pay, will enhance users online shopping experience and can be utilised at the checkout

Soon, WhatsApp could let you clear all unread chats in one go: Details here

Reportedly, WhatsApp is testing a new option that will allow users to clear their unread message count whenever they open the app

Google allows developers to build on-device AI-powered apps for Android

Google said that it is already working with select third-party developers for "compelling on-device Gemini use cases" and will enable more developers to access and use Gemini Nano on Android

Google rolls out Android 15 beta with features focused on privacy, security

Android 15 beta 2 is available for testing on select Google Pixel devices and smartphones from select OEMs such as Nothing, OnePlus, OPPO, Vivo, Xiaomi, and more

Android: Everything Google announced at I/O for smartphone operating system

Google announcements from I/O 2024 related to Android included Circle to Search, Gemini Nano, multimodal capabilities, scam call alerts, and more

Google introduces private digital wallet for Android users in India

Google has introduced a private digital wallet for Android users in India, allowing users to securely store cards, tickets, passes, keys and IDs, an official said on Wednesday. Google Wallet can be downloaded from Play Store and would allow users to store their debit cards, credit cards, loyalty cards, and gift cards among other things. It is different from Google Pay app which helps manage money and finances. "Google Pay is not going anywhere. It will remain our primary payments app. Google Wallet is specifically tailored for non-payment use cases," said Ram Papatla, GM & India Engineering Lead, Android at Google.

Lenovo Tab K11 with 11-inch display, MediaTek Helio G88 processor launched

The Lenovo Tab K11 is available in luna grey colour at Rs 17,990 onwards on the company's website

Bhavish Aggarwal's Krutrim unveils Android app, iOS app coming soon

Krutrim has opened up its cloud platform for enterprises, researchers, and developers, enabling development of new-age technology products at a fraction of current costs

WhatsApp to show 'recently online' information on contact list page: Report

Being tested in beta version for Android and iOS, WhatsApp's recently online feature shows a limited view of your contacts' recent activity on the platform

Stuffcool launches Qi2-certified Revel wireless charger for Android, iPhone

Stuffcool said the Revel is India's first wireless charger based on Qi2 specifications, which enables 15W charging support on both Android and iPhones

Google releases Android 15 beta on Pixel devices for testing: Know details

This is the first-consumer facing release for the upcoming Android 15 operating system, while Google has already released multiple developer previews for the same

Motorola Edge 50 Pro review: Stands out in segment rife with good options

The Motorola Edge 50 Pro stands out in the segment with features such as 144Hz refresh rate display, AI-enhanced imaging system, rapid wired and wireless charging capabilities, and IP68 protection