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Changing these 4 Android phone settings made the system feel like new again

zdnet.com Prakhar Khanna 2025-11-20 18:15:14

Kerry Wan/ZDNET As a person who covers consumer tech for a living, I get to use a few dozen smartphones every year. While I almost always advise on which is the new best smartphone, the majority of consumers don't upgrade every year. I have friends and family who tell me they don't want to upgrade and ask, "How can I make my current phone faster?" I finally have an answer. Also: I test dozens of Android phones every year: Here's how Google, Samsung, and more stack up I don't get to use review

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Next year’s Siri revamp sounds like it could truly be worth the wait

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-11-21 14:38:47

Siri is overdue for some major AI upgrades. They were originally set to arrive earlier this year, but have been pushed into 2026 instead. But according to a recent report, it sounds like they could truly be worth the wait. Siri is getting a complete overhaul in iOS 26.4, powered by LLMs If you follow AI developments very closely, you’ll know that while other tech companies are regularly shipping new advancements, Apple’s AI output has been lacking. There are plenty of solid Apple Intelligence

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This so-called Android ‘antivirus’ is just a front for spyware

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-21 22:35:03

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR LunaSpy Android spyware hides as an antivirus or banking protection app, spreading via messaging apps like Telegram. It fakes virus scans to trick you into granting permissions, then steals data, tracks you, and can even record audio or video. Avoid downloading APKs from messenger links and be wary of unknown security apps requesting broad permissions. Think you’re beefing up your Android phone’s security? If the antivirus app you just installed came

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AI companion apps on track to pull in $120M in 2025

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2025-11-22 04:38:42

Demand for AI “companion” applications outside of bigger names, like ChatGPT and Grok, is growing. Of the 337 active and revenue-generating AI companion apps available worldwide, 128 were released in 2025 so far, according to new data provided to TechCrunch by app intelligence firm Appfigures. This subsection of the AI market on mobile has now generated $82 million during the first half of the year and is on track to pull in over $120 million by year-end, the firm’s analysis indicates. Unlike g

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Microsoft's new update makes your taskbar a productivity hub - here's how

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2025-11-22 09:45:00

Microsoft / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways Microsoft has released new "lightweight" companion taskbar apps. Companion apps launch when you start your computer. The apps include People, File Search, and Calendar. Microsoft will be pushing an update to your work computer soon, and it might actually be fairly useful. A series of new lightweight Microsoft apps is on the way, but you'll be able to launch them straight from your taskbar. Also: 5 free Windows PC apps I always

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Microsoft releases lightweight Office taskbar apps for Windows 11

theverge.com Tom Warren 2025-11-23 15:39:12

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Microsoft is starting to roll out lightweight taskbar apps for Microsoft 365 users on Windows 11. These taskbar apps will automatically launch at startup and provide quick access to contacts, file search, and calendar straight from the Windows taskbar. The Microsoft 365 companion apps, as

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Chris Simpkins, creator of Hack font, has died

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-23 16:51:53

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Siri's New Features May Include Adding Voice Controls to Apps

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-25 04:26:01

Apple is testing new features for its Siri assistant with popular apps -- including Uber, Facebook and YouTube -- that would make it possible to use third-party app features with voice commands, according to a report from Bloomberg. The testing is being done with the goal of releasing a revamped Siri in the spring of 2026 that uses Apple's App Intents to expand what Siri can do outside of Apple's own OS and first-party apps. For instance, people might be able to post Instagram comments or make

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Gemini Live is finally able to interact with other Google apps in real-time

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-25 23:50:07

Tushar Mehta / Android Authority TL;DR Gemini Live can now interact with other Google apps. With this update, you can now ask Gemini Live to fetch information from Calendar, Keep, Maps, and Tasks in real-time. The feature is starting to roll out to those using the Gemini app on both Android and iOS. Gemini Live is getting a significant upgrade with the ability to interact with other Google apps. Following the announcement at I/O 2025, Google has been testing support for various apps, includi

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Apple is preparing a Siri upgrade that could make Gemini users really jealous

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-26 06:56:18

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Apple is reportedly preparing a major overhaul for Siri. The updated Siri is likely to be able to control a variety of third-party apps, performing very specific actions inside those apps. The update is expected to roll out in Spring next year with the iOS 26.4 update. Back in 2024, Apple promised a significant Siri upgrade that would understand voice commands better, have a more intuitive model running underneath, and be “deeply integrated” into the sys

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5 bloatware apps you should delete from your Samsung phone ASAP

zdnet.com Prakhar Khanna 2025-11-26 08:00:17

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Samsung phones are well known for One UI, one of the most functional and intuitive Android interfaces. While it's highly customizable, these phones often come with preinstalled bloatware. Some built-in Samsung apps, such as Wearable and Wallet, are useful within the Samsung ecosystem. However, there are at least five first-party apps that even dedicated Samsung users rarely touch. The preinstalled bloatware apps can vary by device, price, and lineup, but many are common across

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Apple working with these apps to prepare for next-gen Siri

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2025-11-26 06:24:04

Siri got lots of airtime at last year's WWDC – but not this year When Apple finishes developing the next generation of Siri, third-party apps will want to integrate with the new system. The App Intents system, which will connect apps with Siri and Apple Intelligence, adds to the amount of work developers are already doing to adopt Apple’s new design in iOS 26 and more. All app developers will likely have a brief window to prepare their apps for the new Siri before it launches to the public th

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An updated Siri that interacts with apps reportedly won't be here until next spring

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-26 02:30:00

A Siri that does way more than just setting a timer or writing down a reminder may still be nearly a year away. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple plans to release an overhauled version of Siri in the spring, which will be enhanced by the new App Intents feature. Gurman reported that the upgraded Siri will handle more complex tasks within apps, like commenting on an Instagram post, adding an item to your cart in a shopping app or editing a specific photo and sending it afterwards. Afte

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Sandstorm- self-hostable web productivity suite

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-25 18:06:56

Installing apps on Sandstorm is as easy as installing apps on your phone. Find any app you want on the App Market and start using it with a few clicks. Every app comes with automatic updates.

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Microsoft 365 apps to soon block file access via FPRPC by default

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-11-28 18:52:47

Microsoft has announced that the Microsoft 365 apps for Windows will start blocking access to files via the insecure FPRPC legacy authentication protocol by default starting late August. These changes apply only to Microsoft 365 apps for Windows and will not affect Microsoft Teams users across Windows, Mac, web, iOS, or Android. "Microsoft 365 apps will block insecure file open protocols like FPRPC by default starting version 2508, with new Trust Center settings to manage these protocols," the

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A Linux terminal app for native Android development? Here's why I'm bullish

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-11-28 20:45:15

Jack Wallen/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways Google is developing another Linux terminal app. The app runs a full Debian environment. Developers will be able to build Android apps on device. For some time, Android has had access to a terminal app that ran a full-blown, text-only Linux environment. This app is enabled via Android's developer options feature and makes it possible for users to run Linux commands (even SSH). From Google's perspective, that wasn't enough. Also: 5 Linux terminal app

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The Pixel’s most powerful privacy tool doesn’t come from Google, but I’d install it in a heartbeat

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-01 12:00:24

Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority Google’s Pixel phones have long been sold as some of the most secure Android devices you can buy, thanks to the inclusion of the Titan M2 chip and regular security patches over several years. There’s a bit of irony to that statement, of course — Google’s entire business model revolves around selling ads. Indeed, the search giant has quite a bit of insight into the way you use your device along with a host of other analytics and location data. Having said tha

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Android 16 QPR1 makes it easier to find your recent apps with its taskbar overflow

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-02 04:13:19

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR The Android 16 QPR1 release will add a taskbar overflow button to improve app switching on tablets when many apps have been recently opened. Tapping the overflow button will open a horizontally scrolling carousel that displays previews of your recent apps. This feature is live in the latest Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3 release, suggesting it will be available in the September stable release of Android 16 QPR1. Update 1, August 6, 2025 (05:13 PM ET): The tas

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The Best Apps for Managing Your Travel Expenses and Receipts

wired.com Reece Rogers 2025-12-03 18:00:00

Work trips can be exhausting and full of small expenses that quickly add up. Between the Ubers to and from the airport, the snacks to keep up the energy, and the long dinners with clients, spending can quickly sprawl out of control. The last thing you want upon returning is to search through a voluminous pile of crumpled receipts only to find they’re not all there. WIRED and Condé Nast Traveler are here to help. Bringing together our expertise on software and travel, we picked a few of our favo

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Murena’s Pixel Tablet is helping to wean me off Google

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-12-03 23:01:04

A lot of people are overly reliant on Google. They put all of their important messages, appointments, musings, contacts, and spreadsheets into Google products. Many are aware that Google, like many tech firms, is likely to prioritize its own interests over user privacy. But signing data away for technological conveniences is a common occurrence. Murena's Pixel Tablet takes a stance against that norm. It's Google’s Pixel Tablet hardware running an Android fork but without any Google tracking or

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 problems and how to fix them

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-06 08:35:35

Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority The Galaxy Z Flip 6 isn’t the latest member of the Galaxy Z Flip family anymore, but it’s still a solid device. Of course, nothing is perfect, and the Z Flip 6 isn’t immune to bugs and glitches. We take a look at some common Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 problems and offer potential solutions on how to fix them. Editor's note: It's important to remember that not every Z Flip 6 owner will come across these problems. In fact, it's more likely that you won't face any iss

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Google is building a Linux terminal app for native Android development - here's why that's huge

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-12-06 09:19:45

Jack Wallen/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways Google is developing another Linux terminal app. The app runs a full Debian environment. Developers will be able to build Android apps on device. For some time, Android has had access to a terminal app that ran a full-blown, text-only Linux environment. This app is enabled via Android's developer options feature and makes it possible for users to run Linux commands (even SSH). From Google's perspective, that wasn't enough. Also: 5 Linux terminal app

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Lyft and Baidu Plan to Launch Robotaxis in Europe Next Year

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-08 22:09:00

Back Services & Software All the news and tips you need to get the most out of services, apps and software you use every day.

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Google is making it easier to hide sensitive files in your Pixel’s Private Space

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-09 04:34:32

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Google is making it simpler to move sensitive files into Private Space, the built-in feature on Pixel devices for hiding apps and data. While the tool has always made it straightforward to add apps to the profile, adding files has been less intuitive. An upcoming update adds a new “Add files” option that lets you directly copy or move files from your main profile into the Private Space. If you want to hide apps, files, and folders on your Android devi

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Here's How You Can Lock and Hide Apps on Your iPhone in a Few Easy Steps

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-09 23:00:04

Sometimes my nephew will want to watch a monster truck video on YouTube so I'll pull up a video and hand him my iPhone. But if I take my eyes off him for a moment he finds a way to shoot a video on my camera or post something on social media. When Apple released iOS 18 in September, the tech giant introduced a feature to lock certain apps on your iPhone. That way you can keep kids and others out of your apps. You can also hide certain apps in their own hidden folder so others are not tempted to

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I went on Airplane Mode for 8 days and these are the tools I missed most

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-09 14:00:35

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority When I boarded a cruise ship last week with roughly thirty family members, I knew I’d be off the grid, but I also figured most of the important people in my life were with me anyway. What I didn’t realize was how much I rely on my phone for everything from logistics to late-night distraction. The ship technically offered Wi-Fi, but shoddy service made messages sporadic and Google searches impossible. Here’s what I missed the most. Do you utilize Airplane Mode

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5 productivity apps I swear by, and one of them unlocks the rest

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-09 17:00:04

Joe Maring / Android Authority Productivity apps are the bane of the app world. On one end of the spectrum are the total nerds who could shame a cyborg with their organizing skills, and on the other are those who dump everything into Google Keep just to have everything in one place. I live somewhere in the middle. I’m not pedantic enough to run the most complex Notion server and flex about it on Reddit, nor am I a simpleton who relies solely on a notes app. I use a bunch of apps every day to i

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I tried ‘Bricking’ my phone to fix my brain

theverge.com Victoria Song 2025-12-09 04:00:00

is a senior reporter focusing on wearables, health tech, and more with 13 years of experience. Before coming to The Verge, she worked for Gizmodo and PC Magazine. “We need to talk.” Nobody likes to hear those words from their spouse. Especially when it’s delivered in a grave tone as you rot on a couch in a grubby blankie, staring like a zombie while doomscrolling. “Wut?” I said, very intelligently. What came next was a compassionate but firm speech about how I was in dire need of an intervent

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The best CarPlay tips and tricks

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2025-12-10 09:11:54

For the vast majority of people, CarPlay is a must-have. Apple’s in-car experience provides a vastly superior infotainment experience than most options from carmakers. There’s quick access to your favorite apps, integration with Siri, seamless connectivity, and more. Here are some of my favorite tips and tricks for making sure you’re getting the most out of your CarPlay experience… Customize your CarPlay apps and Home Screen A lot of your favorite apps are probably available on CarPlay, but t

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When Flatpak's Sandbox Cracks

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-10 09:01:53

Introduction Flatpak promises a secure runtime for Linux applications through container-like isolation, relying on bubblewrap namespaces, syscall filtering, and portal interfaces. In theory, each app should operate inside a strong sandbox, disconnected from the host system. But in reality, experience shows gaps, tiny cracks through which apps may escape with serious consequences. The Sandbox Promise… and the Reality Flatpak applications begin life in a highly-restricted environment: no networ

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Latest Tech News

Changing these 4 Android phone settings made the system feel like new again

Next year’s Siri revamp sounds like it could truly be worth the wait

This so-called Android ‘antivirus’ is just a front for spyware

AI companion apps on track to pull in $120M in 2025

Microsoft's new update makes your taskbar a productivity hub - here's how

Microsoft releases lightweight Office taskbar apps for Windows 11

Chris Simpkins, creator of Hack font, has died

Siri's New Features May Include Adding Voice Controls to Apps

Gemini Live is finally able to interact with other Google apps in real-time

Apple is preparing a Siri upgrade that could make Gemini users really jealous

5 bloatware apps you should delete from your Samsung phone ASAP

Apple working with these apps to prepare for next-gen Siri

An updated Siri that interacts with apps reportedly won't be here until next spring

Sandstorm- self-hostable web productivity suite

Microsoft 365 apps to soon block file access via FPRPC by default

A Linux terminal app for native Android development? Here's why I'm bullish

The Pixel’s most powerful privacy tool doesn’t come from Google, but I’d install it in a heartbeat

Android 16 QPR1 makes it easier to find your recent apps with its taskbar overflow

The Best Apps for Managing Your Travel Expenses and Receipts

Murena’s Pixel Tablet is helping to wean me off Google

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 problems and how to fix them

Google is building a Linux terminal app for native Android development - here's why that's huge

Lyft and Baidu Plan to Launch Robotaxis in Europe Next Year

Google is making it easier to hide sensitive files in your Pixel’s Private Space

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I went on Airplane Mode for 8 days and these are the tools I missed most

5 productivity apps I swear by, and one of them unlocks the rest

I tried ‘Bricking’ my phone to fix my brain

The best CarPlay tips and tricks

When Flatpak's Sandbox Cracks

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