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technology15 days ago•2 min saved

Google Photos Expands AI Wardrobe and Spark Integration to iOS and Global Markets

Google has finalized the rollout of five major updates to Google Photos, moving several features from 'coming soon' to active availability. The most significant change is the expansion of the AI-driven 'Wardrobe' feature to iOS users in the US, India, and Brazil, following its earlier Android launch. Additionally, Gemini Spark integration is now live for AI Pro and Ultra subscribers in the US, allowing complex photo automation via prompts. New 'Moods' filters, 15 Remix templates, and an upgraded markup tool with a redaction pen are also rolling out globally or in select regions.

via Droid Life|

#ai-features #gemini-spark #google-ai-pro

technology22 days ago•3 min saved

WhatsApp rolls out context-aware in-chat search on iOS

WhatsApp is rolling out a new in-chat search button for iPhone users, enabling direct search within a conversation without leaving it. The button appears at the top while scrolling up and disappears when returning to the bottom, and it works across individual chats, group chats, and channels—with a gradual rollout.

via 9to5Mac|

#feature-rollout #in-chat-search #ios

style1 month ago•20 min saved

Tracking each other: how family location apps flip the script

A Washington Post Style piece explores how location-sharing apps meant to help parents monitor kids are backfiring, as teens increasingly track their parents too. With about a third of parents using location sharing and many youths checking in on adults, experts warn about privacy risks and growing anxiety, urging families to set clear boundaries, trust each other, and rethink how these tools are used.

via The Washington Post|

#media #mental-health #mobile-apps

technology1 month ago•7 min saved

Waze Troubleshooting: Quick Fixes for Common Glitches

Waze users report issues like the app not opening or freezing, failing to fetch routes, inaccurate or random routing, location not updating, and an overload of alerts. Most problems stem from missing permissions, outdated app versions, or misconfigured settings, all fixable in minutes: clear the app cache, free storage, update or reinstall the app, and verify location permissions and precise location are enabled; reboot the device if needed. For route fetch failures, check connectivity, toggle airplane mode, and consider breaking long routes into shorter steps. To improve navigation accuracy, adjust Settings > Navigation to manage toll roads and enable personalized ETAs and routes. If location isn’t updating, ensure Location access is Always or While Using and perform a reboot if necessary. To reduce distractions, customize Alerts and reports and set Sounds to Alerts only or Off. These fixes are straightforward and can enhance reliability and reduce driving interruptions.

via bgr.com|

#gps #mobile-apps #navigation

news2 months ago•9 min saved

Google Health outage hits syncing and pairing across devices

Google Health users are seeing an outage that’s affecting syncing and device pairing. Reports began around 7:00 AM ET, Downdetector logged hundreds of incidents, and Google’s Health status page confirms the issue. A workaround isn’t provided yet; the service is expected to be restored and authorities will update the article once it’s back online.

via Android Authority|

#google #google-health #mobile-apps

technology3 months ago•16 min saved

Google Translate set for a modern Android makeover

Android Authority reports Google is testing a major Google Translate redesign for Android, featuring a new bottom pill-shaped navigation bar with four sections (Translate, Live, Camera, Practice), top-aligned language selectors, a bottom translation input card with quick actions, contextual shortcuts for continued practice, and a consolidated Your activity screen for history and saved translations. The updates extend to refreshed input and results screens with a cleaner, card-based design, and secondary tools moved into the input card. An APK teardown points to potential features, but rollout timing and exact availability aren’t guaranteed yet.

via Android Authority|

#android #google #google-translate

technology3 months ago•10 min saved

Siri AI Edges Gemini for Quick Answers, Gemini Leads in Deep Research on iPhone

Apple's Siri AI on iPhone delivers fast, concise answers with strong integration to Apple apps, but Gemini remains the more capable tool for in-depth research and feature-rich tasks like notebooks and guides; Siri AI shines on quick queries while Gemini handles deeper research and more complex workflows.

via Lifehacker|

#ai #gemini #iphone

technology3 months ago•3 min saved

OpenClaw Goes Mobile: AI in Your Pocket Comes With Security Warnings

OpenClaw, the AI personal assistant behind Moltbot, is now available as native apps on iOS and Android, running locally on devices to handle tasks like checking emails. However, security researchers have flagged vulnerabilities in the platform, and users are advised to do thorough research and weigh privacy and security risks before installing OpenClaw on a smartphone.

via Mashable|

#ai #mobile-apps #openclaw

technology5 months ago•16 min saved

DeepSeek rolls out refreshed AI model in China

China's DeepSeek has released an update to its AI model used in its smartphone apps, signaling ongoing AI development and deployment in the Chinese tech sector.

via AP News|

#ai-update #artificial-intelligence #china

technology6 months ago•7 min saved

Apple Tightens Grip on AI Vibe-Coding Apps

Apple has moved to crack down on AI-driven vibe-coding platforms such as Replit and Vibecode, telling developers that their code-running features violate App Store rules that prohibit apps from altering how they or other apps function. The crackdown prevents updates to mobile apps unless changes are made and comes as vibe-coding tools could help create web apps not listed in the App Store, posing a potential threat to Apple’s App Store revenue.

via The Information|

#ai #app-store #apple

climate6 months ago•18 min saved

Yuka scans labels to push healthier processed foods

A Washington Post climate column outlines how the Yuka food-scanning app rates processed foods by nutrition, additives, and organic certification, empowering consumers to pressure brands toward healthier reformulations; the piece highlights Julie Chapon’s experience discovering a Nestlé Fitness cereal contained sugar despite years of healthy-label assumptions.

via The Washington Post|

#climate #healthy-eating #mobile-apps

technology7 months ago•6 min saved

Google Translate adds AI-powered alternatives and tone cues on mobile

Google Translate for iOS and Android now includes AI-driven features that display alternative translations and the tone for each option, plus quick prompts like 'Understand' and 'Ask' to help with usage; the updates are rolling out in the US and India with desktop support planned for later.

via PhoneArena|

#ai-features #android #google-translate

technology7 months ago•18 min saved

Mobile Apps Upend Gaming Time, Report Warns

A large new report by gaming-industry advisory firm Epyllion argues that mobile apps—ranging from social media and online betting to AI-based tools—are drawing users away from traditional video games, signaling a post-pandemic shift in how people spend their time and money and posing a challenge for game publishers as attention spans shrink and live-service models gain prominence.

via Push Square|

#ai-apps #attention-economy #gaming-industry

technology7 months ago•10 min saved

Being App Store No. 1: a day of glory, a lifetime of questions

Being No. 1 on the App Store is a powerful, attention-grabbing badge that can spark meetings and buzz, but it’s usually fleeting and doesn’t guarantee lasting user growth or revenue. The piece uses Focus Friend and Sora as examples to show that most top-ranked runs are short (often 10 days or fewer), driven by launches, promotions, or major events, and that the real value lies in building durable products rather than chasing viral spikes.

via The Verge|

#app-store #mobile-apps #note-only-five-tags-allowed-but-i-listed-five

technology8 months ago•13 min saved

10 Hidden Gem Apps to Transform Your 2026 Phone Experience

SlashGear highlights 10 underrated Android and iOS apps that boost daily phone use beyond the usual suspects, from ergonomic helpers Volume Scroll and Quick Cursor to visual tools Screencraft and Random Wallpaper 8K, privacy-focused Weblo, all-in-one productivity suite OmniTools, on-device video editor Editor Pro, cross-platform music sharing with Crossfade, offline PDF editing with PDF Fox, and Dynamic Lyrics that sync lyrics to the lock screen and CarPlay.

via SlashGear|

#android #ios #mobile-apps