WhatsApp has introduced a new feature that makes it easier and more seamless to connect with others in group chats through live audio. The Meta-owned instant messaging client says users can now hop on a voice chat without having to leave the group or switch to a voice call. This feature was previously available only for large groups but has now been introduced for all group chats.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 are anticipated to launch globally soon, alongside the debut of One UI 8. Even as Samsung continues its Android 15 rollout, the company has confirmed the Android 16-based One UI 8 software will debut with its upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 foldables. A new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold FE model is also expected at Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked event.
It was 10 years ago that Google introduced Photos as a media manager for Android devices. The company is now commemorating its 10th anniversary and two new features have been announced as part of the celebrations. Google has redesigned the app’s photo editor and it now features details about the photo such as date, time, and location at the top of the image. Editing controls for aspect ratio, flip, and other tools have also been relocated.
Microsoft began public testing of its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot for Xbox gamers, Copilot for Gaming, on Wednesday. It is currently available in the beta version of the Xbox app for mobile on iOS and Android devices. The Redmond-based tech giant said that the AI chatbot can answer queries about games, provide tips to beat a level in a game, and even recommend games to play based on the other games a user has played.
WhatsApp could soon introduce a logout feature for primary devices, according to details spotted in a recent teardown. This new functionality would offer users greater flexibility, allowing them to temporarily stop using the messaging platform or switch accounts without deleting app data.
Elon Musk's AI startup xAI will pay Telegram $300 million (roughly Rs. 2,564 crore) to deploy its Grok chatbot on the messaging app. Musk said no deal has been signed in a reply to the post on X, to which Durov said the parties have agreed in principle but formalities were pending.
Apple on Wednesday issued an update for the Logic Pro app which adds several features. The in-house digital audio workstation (DAW) app, which is available for the iPad and Mac, can now recover previous MIDI and audio performances even if you forgot to hit record. It also comes with an updated Stem Splitter that can extract a greater amount of detail from demos and old recordings, as per the company.
Opera Neon, the company's latest artificial intelligence (AI) agent-powered browser, was unveiled on Tuesday. The Norwegian tech giant said that the new browser experience was being developed for the agentic web, and it reimagines how a browser looks and functions. It is focused on building AI-powered agentic workflows that either work alongside the user, or perform tasks autonomously in the background.
Anthropic is finally adding Voice Mode capability to its Claude chatbot. On Tuesday, the artificial intelligence (AI) firm announced the rollout of the real-time two-way voice conversation feature, which will be available in Claude’s mobile apps. Similar to its recently released web search feature, the company is late to the voice mode party, with major competitors such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, and Microsoft’s Copilot already offering this feature.
OpenAI published a form on Tuesday to understand if third-party app developers would prefer their users to sign in using ChatGPT accounts. If this goes ahead, the San Francisco-based AI firm will become an identity provider (IDP) for third-party apps, and let them Open Authorisation (OAuth) via ChatGPT accounts. Notably, the company has already added a similar experience in its recently released Codex CLI platform.
Google's updated Play Integrity API will significantly restrict access for rooted or custom ROM users. The report indicates the API, used by developers to ensure app security, now uses hardware-backed signals for integrity checks. This change makes it much harder for uncertified Android versions to bypass Google's verification, consequently limiting their access to various applications and services.
Apple is said to have plans of bringing a new dedicated gaming app to its lineup of devices. According to a seasoned journalist, the app will come pre-installed on the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. It is expected to serve as a centralised hub from which users may be able to launch games, stay updated with their in-game achievements and activity, and read editorial content from the company about new titles.
WhatsApp for iPad was launched on Monday after years of being in development and availability limited to beta testers. The app brings native full-screen support for the Meta-owned instant messaging client, enabling users to send and receive text messages and keep in touch with each other via voice and video calls. WhatsApp for iPad includes support for key iPad features such as Stage Manager and Split View, taking advantage of the multitasking capabilities of Apple’s tablet.
WhatsApp is reportedly developing a unified media browser for WhatsApp Web, aiming to simplify viewing and managing sent and received media. This feature, currently in development, will offer WhatsApp Web users a centralised location for all media, similar to the existing functionality on WhatsApp for Android and iOS.
A native WhatsApp app for the iPad is said to be in the works. The Meta-owned instant messaging client appears to have teased the arrival of WhatsApp for iPad on a social media platform. For years, WhatsApp has been reported to be developing a new app that works natively on Apple’s tablet, however, it is yet to see the light of day. While a beta version has been offered to users under the company’s TestFlight programme, the public release has not happened yet.
Google is reportedly making it easier to select and share parts of Gemini’s responses. As per the report, Google is working on adding a quality-of-life improvement to its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot that will allow users to directly long-press and drag to select specific portions of text and quickly share it with other apps.
Samsung is said to be working on One UI 8, its next iteration of the Android operating system based on Android 16. While the rumour mill has provided some information about the Android skin so far, a tipster suggests that the South Korean technology conglomerate could revamp the built-in Reminder app with the One UI 8 update.
Elon Musk's X was largely restored for most users after an outage that impacted tens of thousands of users in the US on Saturday. Musk has now decided that he is shifting his attention back to his business empire amid growing investor concerns.
Microsoft is testing several new artificial intelligence (AI) features for first-party apps in Windows 11. On Thursday, the Redmond-based tech giant announced that it is releasing a new update to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev channels. The update is only for those with a Copilot+ PC. The update includes new features for MS Paint, the Snipping Tool and the Notepad.
Signal, the popular privacy-focused messaging platform, rolled out a security feature on Wednesday to counteract Microsoft’s Recall feature. The new feature, dubbed Screen Security, will prevent devices from capturing screenshots of the application’s window. The San Francisco-based company said it was forced to take such drastic measures as Microsoft left it with limited options to protect the privacy of its users.
Amazon is testing a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature designed to make users’ shopping experience more convenient. Dubbed audio product summaries, the AI-powered feature lets users listen to a short highlight about the product. The Seattle-based e-commerce giant said the audio clip has two or more AI-generated shopping experts discuss various aspects of the product to help users understand if it is the right choice for them or not.
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will share Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) data with financial institutions, including banks and UPI providers. This FRI metric, developed by the Digital Intelligence Platform, classifies mobile numbers into three risk levels linked to financial fraud. PhonePe is an early adopter, using FRI data to alert users through its 'PhonePe Protect' feature.
LinkedIn is rolling out a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that will let users look for ideal roles easily. The Sunnyvale, California-based professional networking platform released the AI job search tool in the US earlier this month. It is now expanding its access globally, including in India. The AI tool will let professionals type the desired role as a natural language query, and it will find and show relevant roles.
Apple is reportedly planning to let third-party developers build apps using its proprietary artificial intelligence (AI) models. As per the report, the Cupertino-based tech giant wants to open its AI model, which also powers Apple Intelligence features, in hopes that more AI-powered apps appear on its marketplace. With more apps that use AI capabilities, the company is said to believe that it could invigorate consumer interest in devices that offer Apple Intelligence.
WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton said that the messaging app had no plans to compete with Facebook. Acton was present at a federal courthouse in Washington to testify in the ongoing US Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust trial against Meta Platforms.
Amazon Prime Air service, which drops packages by drone within 60 minutes or less of being ordered, took flight a few years back. Today, the tech giant announced that it will start delivering a new range of devices through drones in select regions. Amazon has received regulatory approval to deliver new categories of devices, including iPhone models, other Apple products, and Galaxy smartphones.
Google announced significant upgrades to Gmail, Google Workspace, Google Docs, and even Google Vids during the annual Google I/O Developers Conference on Tuesday. One of the biggest highlights was the rollout of new Gemini features for Gmail. Google has added new personalised replies in Gmail with help from Gemini. This allows users to draft their emails through AI suggestions that match their specific context and tone
Google is rebranding its Project Starline and turning it into a 3D video communication platform, the company announced at its annual developer conference on Tuesday. Dubbed Beam, the platform enables users to connect with each other in a more intuitive manner by turning 2D video streams into 3D experiences. It leverages the Google Cloud platform along with the company’s AI prowess to deliver enterprise-grade reliability and compatibility with the existing workflow.
Google showcased several new features for the Gemini 2.5 family of artificial intelligence (AI) models at the Google I/O 2025 on Tuesday. The Mountain View-based tech giant introduced an enhanced reasoning mode dubbed Deep Think, which is powered by the Gemini 2.5 Pro model. It also unveiled a new, natural and human-like speech called Native Audio Output, which will be available via the Live application programming interface (API).
Google launched the standalone app for NotebookLM on both Android and iOS on Monday. Earlier this month, the Mountain View-based tech giant listed the app on both Google Play and the App Store and allowed users to pre-register for it. Nearly three weeks later, the app is now available on both operating systems and carries several of the core features of the website version.
Google Translate app for iOS has been updated with a new feature. Following the update, it can be set as the default app for all translation requests on compatible iPhone models. Apple first introduced the ability to set default apps for media playback, navigation, and translation on iPhone with the iOS 18.4 update. Although the company’s proprietary Translate app was the only option for setting a default translation app till now, Google Translate has now been added as an alternative.
Microsoft made several key announcements at its annual Build developer conference on Monday. While the emphasis was on improving and adding new features to agentic functions and artificial intelligence (AI) agents and models, the company also released a new open-source command line text editor for Windows. Dubbed Edit, it arrives as a modeless editor with a Text User Interface (TUI, enabling developers to edit files within the command line. The text editor is currently in preview phase and will soon ship with Windows 11.
CERT-In has warned of multiple high-severity security flaws in Google Chrome for Desktop, potentially exposing numerous users. Google has since released patches to address the vulnerabilities. The Indian cybersecurity agency has urged all individuals and organisations using Chrome on Windows, Mac, and Linux to update to the newest version to safeguard against potential exploits.
Microsoft is said to be rolling out a new feature for Phone Link on Windows which lets users have a quick glance at their messages, calls, and more from the Start Menu itself. Although the feature was officially announced in the first week of May, users are now reportedly receiving it with the latest Windows 11 update. It adds a dedicated panel for Phone Link in the Start Menu, enabling users to get a quick view of their phone’s recent calls, notifications, messages, and more.
Apple will refrain from unveiling major Siri upgrades at WWDC 2025 next month, according to a Bloomberg report. Instead, the tech giant will reportedly focus on refining current Apple Intelligence features and introducing a few new ones with the iOS 19 update later this year. The company faced delays in rolling out advanced Siri capabilities unveiled at WWDC 2024.
Netflix unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) for its advertisers at its Upfront event on Wednesday. The streaming platform is heavily investing in its new in-house ad platform dubbed Netflix Ads Suite, and it showcased some of the features and tools that advertisers can leverage. The company also unveiled several ad formats to help its clients reach their desired targets.
YouTube unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature for its advertisers on Wednesday. The new feature, dubbed Peak Points, was showcased at the company’s Brandcast event held in New York. The Google-owned video streaming giant said that the feature will use Gemini to determine the moment in a video where viewers are most engaged.
Google announced rolling out new artificial intelligence (AI) and accessibility features to Android and the Chrome browser on Thursday. The Mountain View-based tech giant introduced these features on the occasion of the Global Accessibility Awareness Day, observed on the third Thursday in May. The company has added Gemini capabilities to the alt text description feature, and is now expanding the Expressive Captions feature, which was only available in the US.
Google is adding a new feature to its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, Gemini. Announced on Wednesday, Gemini can now connect to GitHub repositories and perform several coding tasks. These include generating and modifying functions, explaining code, answering queries about the codebase, debugging code, and more. Currently, the feature is only available to the paid subscribers of the platform.
TikTok announced three new accessibility-focused features on Thursday. The new features were announced on the occasion of the Global Accessibility Awareness Day, which falls on the third Thursday in May (this year, it is on May 15). One of the new features is an update to the alternative text (alt text) support, which now uses AI to generate automatic descriptive captions.
OpenAI announced the expansion of the recently released GPT-4.1 series of artificial intelligence (AI) models to ChatGPT. These models were so far exclusive to the company’s application programming interface (API), but on Thursday, the San Francisco-based AI firm said that they will also be available within the chatbot. In particular, the GPT-4.1 and GPT-4.1 mini models are being rolled out to ChatGPT currently.
Microsoft 365 apps on Windows 10 are getting an extension. The Redmond-based tech giant recently updated its support page to announce that the Microsoft 365 apps (also known as Office apps) will continue to get security updates till 2028. With the latest development, the Windows maker made a U-turn on its previous decision that these apps would not be supported after October 14.
Slack — the cloud-based team communication platform — is rolling out a new feature which makes checking notifications easier. Users will now find a new “Mark as Read” option when receiving a notification from Slack. As the name suggests, this feature will mark the message as read from the notification window itself, eliminating the need to manually open the Slack application and check unread messages.
Apple on Tuesday revealed new accessibility features coming to iOS 19, macOS 16, watchOS 12 later this year. App Store listings will gain Accessibility Nutrition Labels, Mac users will get a new Magnifier app for zooming, while blind users will get a new Braille Access feature for notes and calculations. The Apple Watch will introduce support for Live Captions with watchOS 12, enhancing accessibility for a wider range of users.
TikTok is introducing a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that will allow users to turn an image into an animated video. On Tuesday, the vertical video-based social media platform announced a new AI feature dubbed AI Alive that uses generative AI technology to create videos from photos. Currently, the tool can only be used to generate videos in TikTok Stories, and not directly to the feed.
Microsoft is expanding Copilot Pages to all users globally. Announced last week, the new artificial intelligence space is a multiplayer collaborative space where the chatbot and humans can work together to edit and create content and documents. Copilot Pages was first introduced in September 2024 as part of the Microsoft 365 Copilot for enterprises. The Redmond-based tech giant is now expanding it to all signed-in users of the platform globally.
ChatGPT is getting a new feature that will enable users to connect their GitHub repository with the chatbot. Announced on Friday, the new feature is part of the Deep Research agent. OpenAI said the new feature will allow the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot to prepare comprehensive reports based on the user’s and others’ repositories.
Truecaller on Monday released a new feature which is aimed at aiding users in filtering out authentic messages in an inbox increasingly filled with spam texts. Dubbed Message IDs, it leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to scan the SMS inbox and identify messages like, but not limited to, OTPs, delivery updates, ticket booking status, and more, from verified businesses. As per Truecaller, these messages are displayed with a green check mark in the inbox.
OpenAI might be working on introducing more duration-based subscription plans. A tipster shared strings of code from the ChatGPT app and found mentions of a weekly and a lifetime subscription for the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot. These tiers could be part of the ChatGPT Plus plan. Notably, the pricing details of the tiers are currently unclear.
Slack, the work management and productivity platform, added 25 new artificial intelligence (AI) apps to its marketplace on Thursday. The newly added apps join the pre-existing more than 2,600 apps already available on the platform. Some of these apps are Asana, Adobe Express, Glean, Perplexity, Jasper, and Wiz. The company said that the availability of these apps within Slack’s interface will improve the productivity of professionals.
