Author: News Room

Google has reportedly started internally testing a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature for its Search platform. Dubbed AI Mode, the feature was first rumoured in December 2024. It is said to open a full-screen interface where users can ask complex and exploratory queries, and the AI responds in a conversational manner and displays URLs in case they want to dive further into the topic. This feature is reportedly separate from AI Overviews which appears on top of the search results in Google Search.Google Search Could Get an AI ModeAccording to a 9to5Google report, the Mountain View-based tech giant is dogfooding…

Table of Contents Table of Contents Early days at Apple Outsized influence Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak seemingly had it all: surrounded by a successful company that he helped create and with more money to his name than he knew what to do with, to outside observers it must have all looked pretty sweet. But Wozniak wasn’t happy at Apple — and 40 years ago today, he quit. That wasn’t the end of the road for the engineering whizz. Instead, he went on to start a set of highly consequential companies and organizations across multiple different disciplines, leaving a mark in…

Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 has been the subject of numerous rumours recently. Several key features of the alleged clamshell foldable smartphone have surfaced online. A new leak now hints at its potential launch timeline while also revealing expected specifications, including details about its battery and charging capabilities. The phone is expected to succeed the Xiaomi Mix Flip, which was launched in China in July 2024, with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset.Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 Features, Launch Timeline (Expected)The Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 will likely house a dual-cell 5,100mAh battery, according to a Weibo post by tipster Digital Chat Station (translated from Chinese). The tipster…

China’s antitrust regulator is preparing for a possible investigation into Apple’s policies and App Store fees, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.The development comes a day after China announced measures targeting US businesses including Google, farm equipment makers and the owner of fashion brand Calvin Klein, minutes after new US tariffs on Chinese goods took effect.The country’s State Administration for Market Regulation is reviewing Apple’s policies, including its commission of up to 30 percent on in-app purchases and restrictions on external payment services and App Stores, the report said.Shares of Apple were down 2.6 percent…

This week sees a special event for stargazers, as there will be a planet parade in the skies. Four planets plus the moon will be visible in a line, making this a great opportunity for anyone interested in doing some stargazing. Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn will all be visible in the night sky, and the moon will be almost full and passing by each of the planets in turn throughout the week. The event, also known as a planetary alignment, happens when the planets appear by chance in a row. Although there isn’t anything particularly unusual about this happening,…

Google’s Pixel smartphones have excelled with AI tricks, yet software performance has consistently been a challenge. Stuttering or microstutters have always been a problem with Pixel devices, going back to the Pixel 6 series. However, new and updated hardware (like on the latest Pixel 9 series) somehow manages to make up for what is known to be a kernel-related issue. There’s even a recent thread on Google’s official Issue Tracker, which has been up since April 2024 (along with two other duplicates) that has pointed out the same, with no resolution from Google in sight. Finally, a developer decided to…

Table of Contents Table of Contents Samsung Galaxy S25+ vs OnePlus 13 camera specs Galaxy S25 Plus vs OnePlus 13: Zoom Tests Galaxy S25 Plus vs OnePlus 13: Portrait Mode Test Galaxy S25 Plus vs OnePlus 13: Video Zoom Tests What about the Galaxy S25 Ultra? Which smartphone camera should you use? Despite smartphones like the Oppo Find X8 Pro, Apple iPhone 16 Pro, and Galaxy S25 Ultra costing more, the $1,000 price point has still proven to be the ultimate fighting challenge of the smartphone industry. While some companies offer smartphones above this price, these are dubbed as ultra-premium…

Several apps on the App Store and Google Play store were found to be infected with a crypto stealer malware by security researchers at Kaspersky. These applications reportedly included a malicious software development kit (SDK) that was designed to use optical character recognition (OCR) to steal “crypto wallet recovery phrases” from screenshots stored on a user’s smartphone. It’s also worth noting that this is the first time that apps with cryptocurrency stealing malware have been detected on Apple’s App Store.SparkCat Infected Apps Detected Crypto Wallet Recovery Phrases Stored Using ScreenshotsIn a detailed technical report published on Thursday, the researchers said…

OnePlus may be planning to release another entry into its OnePlus 13 range, and it may be substantially different to other mainstream smartphones. It’s potentially going to be called the OnePlus 13 Mini, and as the name suggests, it’ll be smaller than the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R already available. Is interest in the “compact flagship smartphone” about to see (another) resurgence? The latest about the unreleased phone concerns the camera, which will apparently feature two 50-megapixel sensors, arranged in a vertical “bar” module on the back of the phone. The main 50MP camera is likely to be joined by…

Vivo is expected to unveil the Vivo X200 Ultra soon. While a launch date for the phone remains under wraps, a new leak hints at the specifications of the high-end Android smartphone. The Vivo X200 Ultra is tipped to boast a 6.8-inch 2K LTPO OLED display and a 50-megapixel main rear camera. The Vivo X200 Ultra is likely to run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. The handset is expected to launch as a direct successor of the Vivo X100 Ultra.Vivo X200 Ultra Camera, Display Specifications (Leaked)Well-known tipster Digital Chat Station posted details about the design and hardware of the Vivo…