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Android 16 Beta 1 was released on Friday, allowing developers and enthusiasts to try out the upcoming major update to Google’s smartphone operating system. The new release is only available for recent Google Pixel models, and the company has revealed some of the new features that will be part of Android 16, when it is rolled out to users in the coming months. This year, Android 16 is expected to be released in Q2 2024, which is earlier than Google’s typical Q3 (or even Q4) release schedule.Android 16 Beta 1 FeaturesGoogle says the first Android 16 beta introduces a feature…

After you’ve unwrapped and set up your new Galaxy S25, you may notice an app previously always installed on Samsung phones has disappeared. Samsung has stopped pre-installing its own Samsung Messages app, and handed cellular messaging duties solely over to Google. On the Galaxy S25, Google Messages is the only pre-installed, and therefore default, messaging app. Samsung confirmed the action in an email to Android Authority, stating: “With the close collaboration between Google and Samsung, we have opted to migrate all services to Google Messages and are sunsetting Samsung Messages. It’s no longer available in the Play Store; however, those…

iQOO is gearing up to launch a new smartphone in 2025. iQOO CEO Nipun Marya recently tweeted a cryptic message revealing that the brand might launch a new iQOO model in the Neo series. The latest handset is said to offer flagship-grade features and specifications. That said, Gadgets 360 has exclusive information about the upcoming iQOO Neo 10R. Industry sources have revealed some key features and specifications of the upcoming model ahead of the official launch.iQOO Neo 10R India Launch DetailsNipun Marya recently posted on his official X handle about the upcoming launch of the iQOO smartphone. The cryptic tweet…

Perplexity introduced a virtual assistant for Android devices on Thursday. Powered by the company’s answer engine, the artificial intelligence (AI) assistant can answer questions, generate messages, as well as perform some app-based tasks as well. Additionally, the Perplexity Assistant also has multimodal capabilities and can access the user’s camera to analyse what the user is looking at. The virtual assistant is being added as a part of Perplexity’s Android app and will be available to all users with compatible devices for free.Perplexity Launches an AI-Powered AssistantIn a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), the official handle of Perplexity announced…

Fortnite has continuously enthralled its massive player base with an ever-changing arsenal of futuristic weapons. Over the seasons, players have seen the introduction of new and powerful weapons such as the Pulse Rifle, a high-tech assault rifle that has become a staple in the game’s arsenal, and the Kymera Ray Gun, an SMG with a sci-fi twist. Rifles, too, have improved, with the Plasma Cannon providing a new perspective on long-range combat, giving players explosive power. Among these, the Rail Gun has always been a fan favorite because of its accuracy and tremendous damage output, making it a popular pick…

Samsung Galaxy S25 series was unveiled globally on January 22 at the Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event in San Jose, California. The lineup includes the base Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra handsets, which are powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipsets. The phones are currently available for pre-order in India. In the meantime, Qualcomm has announced that the Galaxy S25 series is the “first commercial devices to feature Snapdragon Satellite” which will allow users to access satellite connectivity.Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Supports Satellite ConnectivityQualcomm confirms in a press release that Samsung Galaxy S25 series smartphones “are the first commercial devices to feature Snapdragon…

Earlier this week, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman declared the company’s newest reasoning model, o3, ready for public consumption after it passed its external safety testing and announced that it would soon be arriving as both an API and ChatGPT model option in the coming weeks. On Thursday, Altman took to social media to confirm that the lightweight version, o3-mini, won’t just be made available to paid subscribers at the Plus, Teams, and Pro tiers, but to free tier users as well. big news: the free tier of chatgpt is going to get o3-mini! (and the plus tier will get tons…

Infinix Smart 9 HD will be introduced in India soon. Design renders as well as a possible launch date of the handset had previously leaked online. Now the company has confirmed the launch date of the Infinix Smart 8 HD successor. It also revealed the design, colour options, and key features of the upcoming smartphone. A live microsite for the phone has confirmed its availability on Flipkart as well. It is teased to arrive as the “most durable phone in the segment.”Infinix Smart 9 HD India Launch, AvailabilityThe Infinix Smart 9 HD will launch in India on January 28 at 12pm IST,…

Uber said it does not set ride prices based on a user’s phone model, shortly after an Indian government body alleged that the ride-hailing giant and its domestic rival Ola use differential pricing for Android and Apple phones.India’s consumer affairs minister Pralhad Joshi said on X on Thursday that the Central Consumer Protection Agency (CCPA) had sent notices to the companies over the alleged price disparity or “differential pricing”.An Uber spokesperson told Reuters, “We do not set prices based on a rider’s phone manufacturer. We look forward to working with the Central Consumer Protection Authority to clear up any misunderstanding.”There…

Perplexity announced Thursday that it is beginning to roll out an agentic AI for Android devices, called Perplexity Assistant, which will be able to independently take multi-step actions on behalf of its user. “We are excited to launch the Perplexity Assistant to all Android users,” Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas wrote in a post to X on Thursday. “This marks the transition for Perplexity from an answer engine to a natively integrated assistant that can call other apps and perform basic tasks for you.” The Assistant will be available through the Perplexity mobile app and will run atop the platforms existing…