Google has launched a new dictation app called Google AI Edge Eloquent on iOS. The app performs transcription locally with on-device Gemma-based models, offering an optional cloud mode that uses Gemini for extra text cleanup. It is currently free and available on the Apple App Store. An Android version seems to be in development. The…
Samsung will shut down its Messages app in July 2026, ending support for an application it stopped preinstalling as the default texting app in 2021. Users still using Samsung Messages will need to switch to an alternative before the shutdown date. Samsung recommends Google Messages and has provided migration instructions for devices running Android 12…
Apple is expected to launch two new iPhone apps in 2026. The first is a standalone Apple Business app, set to be released on April 14. The second is a dedicated Siri app with chatbot features, which is reported to arrive later in the year alongside iOS 27. Both apps will also be available on…
Google is introducing an official desktop mode for Pixel 8 and newer devices as part of the March 2026 Pixel Drop. When a compatible Pixel phone is connected to an external monitor via USB-C, it now automatically switches to a multi-window, PC-like interface without extra setup. This feature is also available on the Pixel 9…
Samsung has announced that Quick Share on the Galaxy S26 series will support native AirDrop file transfers, with the rollout beginning in Korea on March 23. Availability in the US, Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Taiwan is expected later in the same week. The company has not provided a precise timeline…
Sonos has quietly restored Android media playback controls in its mobile app, fixing one of the most widely criticized changes introduced in the major app redesign released in 2024. The overhaul was intended to make the Sonos app “faster, easier, and better,” but it also removed several features that users relied on. One of the…
WhatsApp may soon join the growing list of apps offering optional paid subscriptions. Reports suggest that Meta is working on a new premium tier called WhatsApp Plus, which could introduce extra customization features and messaging tools aimed at heavy users. WhatsApp Plus Could Add More Customization The upcoming subscription tier is expected to focus mainly…
The HTC U24 Pro may not be gold, but its design is otherwise awfully similar to the Trump phone’s. | Image: HTC Where’s the Trump phone? We’re going to keep talking about it every week. We’ve reached out, as usual, to ask about the Trump phone’s whereabouts, and have stopped getting a response. This week,…
Google has rolled out new Gemini-powered features to Google Translate that add tone guidance, contextual explanations, and interactive follow-up options to translations on mobile. The update builds on Translate’s core functionality by offering multiple alternative phrasings for a translated phrase, along with explanations about tone, formality, and usage context. The new capabilities are currently available…
As expected, Samsung has taken the wraps off its flagship lineup for 2026. Introduced during the company’s recent Unpacked event, the new Galaxy devices – which include the standard S26, the larger S26 Plus, and the high-end S26 Ultra – will be available on March 11th. Preorders are now open ahead of launch, with pricing…
