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Firefox and Edge Users Experience Slow Load Times due to YouTube’s Ad Blocker Crackdown

All News, Computers, Software / By Giz / YouTube, ad-blocking programs, Google Chrome

YouTube’s Battle Against Ad-Blockers: Google Slows Down Browsers to Punish Users In its ongoing battle against ad-blocking programs, YouTube has taken a new approach to discourage users from blocking ads. The company insists that users who do not wish to see ads should pay for its Premium service. To enforce this, YouTube has started issuing warnings […]

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Report: Android app support to remain for Huawei devices worldwide

All News, Phones, Software / By Giz / Android apps, EMUI, HarmonyOS Next

Huawei’s HarmonyOS Next Operating System Will Not Support Android Apps on Its Devices in China In a recent announcement, Huawei revealed that its upcoming HarmonyOS Next operating system will not support Android apps on its own devices. However, the company is likely to make this change only in China, as per a report by China Mobile.

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Stable One UI 6 Update Rolled Out to Galaxy S22 Series Users

All News, Software / By Giz / Samsung, Android 14, One UI 6.0

Samsung has started rolling out the stable Android 14-based One UI 6.0 update to the Galaxy S22 series in Europe. This update was previously available to beta testers but is now being made available to all Galaxy S22 users in the region. It is expected that the update will be rolled out to other regions in

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Code breadcrumbs suggest Google teases secretive “Cubes” project

All News, Software / By Giz / app discovery, personalized feed, Google Cubes

Google’s Mysterious “Cubes” Feature: Revolutionizing App Discovery on Android Google has a knack for leaving digital breadcrumbs in its code, and this time, the trail leads to a mysterious feature called “Cubes.” While its exact functionality is still shrouded in secrecy, recent discoveries suggest that Cubes might be a central hub for discovering new apps tailored

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Android 14: Google Removes “Long-Pressing on Icons for Notifications”

All News, Phones, Software / By Giz / Android 14 update, app icons, notifications

Android 14 Update Removes App Notification Feature Google’s latest Android 14 update has brought about a significant change in how users interact with app icons on their home screens. Unlike its predecessor, Android 13, which allowed users to view recent notifications for an app by long-pressing its icon, Android 14 has done away with this feature.

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Stable HyperOS Update Rolling Out to Five Xiaomi Devices, including Redmi K60 Pro

All News, Phones, Software / By Giz / Android 14, Xiaomi, HyperOS

Xiaomi is set to release a stable update for its self-developed operating system, HyperOS, on five of its flagship smartphones, according to a report by GSMChina. The update, which will be based on Android 14, will bring new features and improvements to the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Xiaomi 13T, Xiaomi 12T, Xiaomi Pad 6 Max, and Redmi

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In the latest beta version, WhatsApp introduces a new shortcut with an AI chatbot

WhatsApp’s Latest Beta Version Unveils New AI Chatbot Shortcut

All News, Software, Artificial intelligence / By Giz / WhatsApp, AI chatbot feature, Meta Connect 2023

WhatsApp Unveils Revolutionary AI Chatbot Functionality WhatsApp is elevating its user interaction by incorporating advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology into its platform. Following successful trials of AI-generated stickers, the renowned messaging service has now unveiled an AI chatbot feature currently undergoing beta testing. This significant revelation took place during Meta Connect 2023. Simplifying Communications Through AI

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Play Store removes ‘Nothing Chats’ due to security concerns

All News, Software / By Giz / Nothing Chats, Play Store

Nothing Chats App Removed from Google Play Store The Nothing Chats app, an iMessage alternative that was launched earlier this week, has been removed from the Google Play Store. The company behind the app, Nothing, initially attributed the removal to “several bugs” that needed to be fixed. However, a comprehensive technical analysis by security researchers suggests

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Microsoft Enhances Windows Photos App with Advanced Background Remover, Replace Feature, and Various Enhancements

All News, Software / By Giz / Background Removal, Filmstrip, Timeline Scrollbar

Microsoft Updates Windows Photos app with Background Remover and Replace Microsoft is continuously enhancing its Windows Photos app to provide users with new and improved capabilities. The latest update, version 2023.11110.8002.0, is currently available to Windows Insiders and brings several enhancements to the app. Background Remove and Replace One of the main attractions of this update

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New “Notes” Feature for Search Results Introduced by Google

All News, Software / By Giz / Notes, search results, Google Play

Google has recently introduced a new feature called "Notes" in its Search app, giving users the ability to add their own annotations to search results they come across on the internet. This feature allows individuals to personalize and enhance their search experience by adding their own thoughts and insights to the information they find. How does

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