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Gmail on mobile now supports native end-to-end encryption for eligible enterprise users
technology1 day ago

Gmail on mobile now supports native end-to-end encryption for eligible enterprise users

Google has rolled out native client-side end-to-end encryption (E2EE) to Gmail’s Android and iOS apps for Workspace customers with Enterprise Plus licenses (and related add-ons). Users can compose and read E2EE emails directly in the Gmail app, while recipients on other services can read them in a web browser; keys are user-controlled and stored outside Google’s servers, with admin setup via the CSE Admin Console.

iOS 26.4 refresh boosts productivity with offline Shazam, urgent reminders, and a revamped Music app
technology20 days ago

iOS 26.4 refresh boosts productivity with offline Shazam, urgent reminders, and a revamped Music app

iOS 26.4 packs a productivity and usability lift: keyboard accuracy improvements, offline Shazam for song identification, unified Apple account management, Safari’s new Search Tabs, customizable subtitles, an Urgent folder in Reminders, a redesigned Music app, and accessibility and battery/performance optimizations as the last major update before iOS 27.

Upgrade Your Phone Typing for Free by Swapping Keyboards
technology20 days ago

Upgrade Your Phone Typing for Free by Swapping Keyboards

You can upgrade your phone’s typing experience by swapping the built‑in Android and iOS keyboards for third‑party ones. Install a keyboard from the Play Store or App Store, optionally set it as default, and use Settings to switch between keyboards (globe icon on iOS or Android). Popular options include Gboard, SwiftKey (with Copilot AI), Typewise, Grammarly, and privacy‑focus options like Futo Keyboard or Mister Keyboard. The article also warns to review permissions and privacy policies because keyboards can see what you type, so choose developers with solid histories and clear privacy practices.

Samsung launches Galaxy S26 Ultra Enterprise Edition with AI-powered security for businesses
technology21 days ago

Samsung launches Galaxy S26 Ultra Enterprise Edition with AI-powered security for businesses

Samsung has announced the Galaxy S26 Ultra Enterprise Edition in the UK, a security-focused variant for business users that combines the AI-powered Personal Data Engine with KEEP and Knox Vault for encrypted data storage, plus Privacy Display and seven years of security updates, while sharing core specs with the standard S26 Ultra (6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 200MP main camera, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, 12GB RAM/256GB storage, 5000mAh).

Apple's iOS 26.4 RC Signals Big Pre-Release Update With Cross-Platform Tweaks
technology22 days ago

Apple's iOS 26.4 RC Signals Big Pre-Release Update With Cross-Platform Tweaks

Apple released the iOS 26.4 Release Candidate (build 23E244), the final pre-release ahead of a public rollout expected around March 23, 2026, with wide updates across iOS and other Apple platforms (iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, HomePod OS, VisionOS). It brings new music features, updated messaging and accessibility tweaks, system/app improvements (including iCloud, Reminders, Freeform, CarPlay enhancements), privacy and security updates, and various bug fixes plus battery/storage optimizations. The next steps include iOS 26.5 Beta1 and iOS 27 Beta1 at WWDC 2026.

Meta Keeps Horizon Worlds VR Alive, Bets on a Mobile-First Path
technology22 days ago

Meta Keeps Horizon Worlds VR Alive, Bets on a Mobile-First Path

Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth announced in an Instagram AMA that Horizon Worlds will continue to support VR, but only for experiences that already work in VR; new games will be mobile-only, with the majority of Reality Labs’ focus shifting to mobile and AR investments after layoffs, marking a partial retreat from first‑party VR while keeping Horizon Worlds alive in VR.

Meta Ditches Horizon Worlds VR, Bets on Mobile and AI
technology23 days ago

Meta Ditches Horizon Worlds VR, Bets on Mobile and AI

Meta will shut Horizon Worlds’ VR experience on Quest headsets by June 15, 2026 (apps and events vanish from Quest by March 31), transitioning the platform to mobile-only. Purchases and user-created items stay tied to your account but will only work in mobile-optimized worlds, with VR-building ending after June 15. Meta says the move is part of a broader shift from VR-first development to AI and hardware, focusing on third-party developers and enhancing Quest features rather than exiting VR altogether.

Mario Run Teams with Bros. Wonder for Switch 2 Edition and Bellabel Park Meetup Goes Live
mobile1 month ago

Mario Run Teams with Bros. Wonder for Switch 2 Edition and Bellabel Park Meetup Goes Live

Nintendo’s mobile hit Super Mario Run now partners with Super Mario Bros. Wonder for the Switch 2 Edition, adding a limited-time event with wonder-flowers spawning in Toad Rallies and unlockable statues (Mario in flower suit, Captain Toad, Luigi, Toadette, and Koopalings); the meet-up in Bellabel Park is part of the promotion and the event runs until April 3, 2026, with downloads available on iOS and Android.

Apple kicks off spring lineup with iPhone 17e and M4 iPad Air
technology1 month ago

Apple kicks off spring lineup with iPhone 17e and M4 iPad Air

Apple kicked off its week of announcements with two new devices: the iPhone 17e, a 6.1-inch entry model with 256GB base storage, MagSafe and Qi2 charging up to 15W, a faster C1X modem, Ceramic Shield 2, IP68, all‑day battery, satellite SOS features, and iOS 26 on the A19 chip; and the M4-powered iPad Air, which now has 12GB RAM, Wi‑Fi 7 and 5G, with 11‑inch and 13‑inch models starting at $599 and $799 respectively (128GB), plus a $50 educational discount. Pre-orders begin March 4 and devices ship March 11 in multiple countries.

Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup nudges price up with bigger storage and new features
gadgets1 month ago

Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup nudges price up with bigger storage and new features

Samsung's Galaxy S26 lineup—S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra—was announced with a $100 price hike across the board, though the base S26 now starts with 256GB and a bigger battery, plus a slightly larger 6.3-inch display and the removal of mmWave 5G; the S26 Plus also increases in price with modest upgrades, while the Ultra adds top-end cameras, S Pen support, and more storage/RAM options. The Verge provides a side‑by‑side spec table against the S25, notes preorder begins today and ships March 11, and Samsung also revealed Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro. In short: a familiar design with small hardware tweaks but fewer standout upgrades for the price.

Galaxy S26 series sticks to updates as prices climb
tech1 month ago

Galaxy S26 series sticks to updates as prices climb

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus are mostly software updates with a higher price tag, while the Galaxy S26 Ultra gains a new Privacy Display. In the US, the S26 and S26 Plus get a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip (Ultra also uses it in other regions), the S26 Plus adds faster 20W wireless charging, and the S26’s battery grows to 4,300mAh. Storage starts at 256GB for both base models, with prices at $899 for the S26 and $1,099 for the S26 Plus (RAM remains 12GB across the lineup). Features like Audio Eraser, Google Gemini-powered tasks, scam detection, and contextual keyboard hints are highlighted as updates likely to reach older models too. Overall, a modest upgrade that costs more.