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WhatsApp will soon help you spot misinformation – here's how
By Jamie Richards published
The world’s foremost messaging app will soon add the ability to complete Google reverse image searches from within the app itself.
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Google Messages on Android could soon get a big photo-sharing boost
By David Nield published
A new setting hidden away in the code for Google Messages suggests you'll soon be able to pick your photo quality.
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This could be the date when Google launches Android 16 – and here's what's coming
By David Nield published
According to one report, June 3 is the day when we're going to see Android 16 made available to the masses.
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Google could soon make sharing files from Android to iPhone much easier
By David Nield published
Comments left on Quick Share code suggest there might be iOS and macOS apps in the pipeline.
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How to disable Amber alerts on an Android phone
By Jamie Richards published
Here’s how to switch off Amber alerts and other emergency alerts on your Android smartphone.
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Confirmed: Android 16 is coming sooner than we thought
By James Rogerson published
Android 16 is set to land between April and June, with a smaller release later in 2025.
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Struggling to find emails in Gmail? Google’s new filter could soon ease your headaches
By Darren Allan published
Searching within Gmail could soon get a nifty new option to help you more easily locate emails lost deep within your stuffed-to-the-gills inbox.
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Android will soon let kids use tap-to-pay – but the idea isn't as bad as it sounds
By Jamie Richards published
Android will soon enable tap-to-pay contactless payments for under 18s – with strong parental controls in tow.
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