Google Maps for Android Update With Redesigned Bottom Sheet Layout Rolling Out Widely

Google Maps for Android Update With Redesigned Bottom Sheet Layout Rolling Out Widely

Google Maps for Android was updated with a redesigned interface earlier this year, and it is finally being rolled out to users in multiple regions. The new interface comes with a bottom sheet layout, where instead of showing the menu and information edge-to-edge, it now appears within rounded sheets that…

DMRC Launches Digital QR Code-Based Ticketing Service Via Amazon Pay

DMRC Launches Digital QR Code-Based Ticketing Service Via Amazon Pay

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) expanded its Digital QR Ticketing service to Amazon Pay on Thursday. With this move, Delhi Metro commuters can purchase their travelling tickets online through the platform. The QR code-based ticketing facility was already available via several other apps, but now travellers have an additional way…

Character.AI Introduces Character Calls Feature That Lets Users ‘Call’ AI Chatbots

Character.AI Introduces Character Calls Feature That Lets Users ‘Call’ AI Chatbots

Character.AI on Thursday introduced a new feature that will let users “call” a chatbot. These AI chatbots, also known as Characters, can be programmed to behave as a real person or a fictional entity. With this feature, users can make phone calls over the app and have conversations that simulate…

Yahoo News App Gets an AI-Powered Revamp, Integrates Artifact’s Technology for Personalised News Discovery

Yahoo News App Gets an AI-Powered Revamp, Integrates Artifact’s Technology for Personalised News Discovery

Yahoo News app is getting a significant revamp that will bring several new artificial intelligence (AI) features to the news reporting and aggregation platform. The company highlighted that the new app’s AI capabilities come from the now-defunct AI news app Artifact. Yahoo acquired the platform in April 2024, and it…

Google Gemini to Get Spotify Integration via New Extension for AI Assistant: Report

Google Gemini to Get Spotify Integration via New Extension for AI Assistant: Report

Google Gemini might soon be able to interact with music and audiobook streaming platform Spotify. The tech giant introduced the Gemini assistant for compatible smartphones earlier this year but its functionality was very limited. While the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot could perform generative AI tasks, it was not as integrated with Google…

Google Reportedly Testing Auto Dark Mode for Websites on iPhone via Search Labs

Google Reportedly Testing Auto Dark Mode for Websites on iPhone via Search Labs

Google is testing an Auto Dark Mode for websites feature on its iPhone app, according to a report. As evident by the name, the feature automatically toggles dark mode on applicable websites, the report suggests. Similar to a browser, the Google app lets users browse the web. Additionally, it also…

Google Play Store Will Soon Showcase a New Space for Apps to Show Content-Led Experiences: Report

Google Play Store Will Soon Showcase a New Space for Apps to Show Content-Led Experiences: Report

Google is reportedly working on a new feature that will help developers showcase their apps and their capabilities in a new space. The tech giant is said to have shared its plans with third-party app developers at the Google I/O 2024 event during a session. This new feature will create…

WhatsApp Reportedly Working on a New Feature to Let Users Clear Unread Message Count

WhatsApp Reportedly Working on a New Feature to Let Users Clear Unread Message Count

WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that will allow users more control to manage their unread message count in its Android app. This feature is currently under development, so beta testers who have registered through the Google Play Beta Program may not have access to it yet. The…

Microsoft Finds Major Security Flaw ‘Dirty Stream’ in Android Apps Totalling Billions of Downloads

Microsoft Finds Major Security Flaw ‘Dirty Stream’ in Android Apps Totalling Billions of Downloads

Microsoft discovered a major security vulnerability in multiple Android apps last week that could be exploited to gain unauthorised access to apps and sensitive data on the device. Interestingly, this security flaw does not come from the system codes, but an improper usage of a particular system by developers that…