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Everything Apple stole from Android and Wear OS at WWDC 2025
By Brady Snyder published
iOS 26 = Android 16? Some of the best features arriving later this year with iOS 26 have been Android staples for some time — here's the full list.

Pixels are finally about to get a feature to prolong battery longevity
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Battery health tool Google is likely to introduce a battery health feature for Pixel phones, initially announced for the Pixel 9a. A new APK teardown revealed details about the feature.

Google testing Generative AI weather summaries for Search
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Generative AI weather Google is piloting a new generative AI feature that provides concise weather summaries within search results, offering expanded insights and related articles.

Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1.1 is here to squash a ton of Pixel bugs for testers
By Brady Snyder published
Bug fixes Android 16 QPR1 is already available for beta testers, and Google is now rolling out the first small patch of the quarterly release with numerous bug fixes.

Google Drive introduces new Gemini-powered 'Catch Me Up' feature
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Catch me up New Gemini "Catch Me Up" feature in Google Drive provides AI-powered summaries of file changes and comments, ensuring users remain informed.

The EU's latest regulations push Android policies to extend its update commitments
By Nickolas Diaz published
New Updates The EU published new regulations about smartphone makers and how long they update their devices.

Gemini Live hits iPhones in US with camera and screen sharing
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Expanding to iPhones Gemini Live's live screen and screen sharing, Google's AI assistant features, is now expanding from Android to iPhones and iPads in the US.

Samsung Wallet gets Tap to Transfer in the U.S.
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
handy wallet Samsung has launched the "Tap to Transfer" feature for Samsung Wallet in the U.S., enabling users to send money directly from their debit cards to friends and family via NFC technology.
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