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Android 15 may come with a new ‘app quarantine’ feature. Check how it will work

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Livemint · 1y ago

Android 15 may come with a new ‘app quarantine’ feature. Check how it will work

Google is reportedly working on a new feature called "app quarantine" to protect Android users from malware. This feature would work similarly to disabling or suspending an app and would be available only for services like Play Protect that are part of the Google Play Store. If an app is quarantined, it will still be visible on the home screen and in settings, but its problematic functions will be hidden. The release of this feature is uncertain, as it was initially revealed in Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1 but has since been removed.

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Attention English majors: now you can add handwritten notes to Google Docs

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The Verge · 1y ago

Attention English majors: now you can add handwritten notes to Google Docs

Google has introduced a new markup feature for Google Workspace and Google Workspace Individual subscribers. It allows users to write directly on a Google Doc using a stylus or finger, making it useful for educators providing feedback on students' work and for creative writing students and professors. The feature is currently available only on Android devices, limiting its compatibility. If expanded to include Windows, macOS, and iOS devices, it could potentially have a broader reach. The rollout for the new feature started on February 27th and will take about 15 days.

Android 15 to prevent leaks of personal data with screen sharing feature: Report

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Livemint · 1y ago

Android 15 to prevent leaks of personal data with screen sharing feature: Report

Google's upcoming Android 15 may introduce a privacy feature that obscures sensitive content during screen sharing, preventing unintentional leaks of personal information. The feature, expected to debut in the second half of 2024, could hide password fields and confidential notifications while screen sharing is active. Users might have the option to disable this privacy measure if needed. The feature is currently inactive in the latest Android 15 beta, but it could play an important role in protecting users from scammers trying to gain access to sensitive information.

Microsoft releases a new Windows app called Windows App for running Windows apps

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Arstechnica · 11m ago

Microsoft releases a new Windows app called Windows App for running Windows apps

Microsoft has unveiled a new app called Windows App that allows users to run Windows and Windows apps on various platforms, including Windows, macOS, iOS, web browsers, and Android. The app is a replacement for the Microsoft Remote Desktop app and offers a unified way to access Windows PCs, cloud-hosted Windows 365, and remotely hosted apps provisioned by work or school. Windows App provides improvements such as easier account switching, enhanced device management for IT administrators, support for frontline workers, and the "Relayed RDP Shortpath" feature for enabling Remote Desktop on restricted networks.

Google rolls out full-screen tasks to Calendar app on Android: Details

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Livemint · 9m ago

Google rolls out full-screen tasks to Calendar app on Android: Details

Google is rolling out a new feature for its Google Calendar app on Android devices, allowing users to view a full-screen list of their tasks. This feature, already available on the web version of Google Calendar, will now be accessible on Android devices, making it easier for users to organize and manage their tasks within the app. The feature is currently rolling out to Google Workspace customers and personal Google account users, with availability varying across domains. The iOS version of the app does not yet have this functionality.

Microsoft pulls the plug on Windows 11 Android apps: Know what happened

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Livemint · 1y ago

Microsoft pulls the plug on Windows 11 Android apps: Know what happened

Microsoft has announced that it is ending support for running Android apps on Windows 11. The Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) feature, which allowed users to access mobile applications on their PCs, will no longer be available from March 5, 2025. While existing Android apps will still work, users will no longer be able to install new apps from the Microsoft Store. This decision is likely due to the low usage rates of Android apps on Windows 11. It remains unclear what the future holds for Android integration within the Windows ecosystem.

YouTube Music expected to introduce AI chatbot feature 'Ask for Music': Details

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Livemint · 1y ago

YouTube Music expected to introduce AI chatbot feature 'Ask for Music': Details

YouTube Music is reportedly working on a new AI-powered feature called 'Ask for Music'. This feature, which was uncovered during a teardown of the YouTube Music app for Android, suggests the introduction of a generative AI chatbot that will enable users to search for songs using conversational language. While the exact functionality is unclear, it is anticipated that users will be able to ask questions about songs, artists, and albums, with the AI providing information and potentially linking to relevant music. However, it is important to note that this feature may be experimental and its release is not confirmed.

Microsoft Lens app to be retired from iOS and Android - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 14d ago

Microsoft Lens app to be retired from iOS and Android - The Economic Times

Microsoft announced its Lens app will be retired from iOS and Android devices starting September 15, 2025. Users can utilize scanning features until December 15, 2025, after which new scans won’t be possible, though existing scans remain accessible. Originally launched in 2015, the app offered document scanning and conversion features. Microsoft now recommends its Copilot AI chat app as an alternative, though it lacks some functionalities of Lens, like direct saving to Word or PowerPoint.

Truecaller adds a new AI feature to detect and block more spam calls

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Truecaller adds a new AI feature to detect and block more spam calls

Truecaller, the popular caller ID app, has released an update for Android users that uses AI to block all calls that don't come from approved contacts or that the AI determines might be spam. This update, known as "Max," is only available for Android as Apple does not allow similar services on iOS. The move comes at a crucial time for Truecaller, as it recently experienced a decline in revenue and faces competition from a proposed Indian caller ID service. Truecaller hopes that the AI-powered feature will attract more premium subscribers.

Song stuck in your head? YouTube music can now help you find it just by humming

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Livemint · 1y ago

Song stuck in your head? YouTube music can now help you find it just by humming

YouTube Music has introduced a new AI-powered feature that allows users to find songs by humming or singing, even if they don't know the lyrics. The feature, already available on the Google app for Android, can now be found on the YouTube Music app for Android (version 7.02 or higher). By clicking on the search icon and then on the new wave-like icon, users can access the song search feature. The AI algorithm should be able to accurately identify the song based on the provided audio.

Google revolutionises smartphone search with innovative 'circling' feature

Startup News FYI

Startup News FYI · 1y ago

Google revolutionises smartphone search with innovative 'circling' feature

Google has introduced a new way to search for content on Android smartphones using intuitive gestures like circling, highlighting, or scribbling. This feature called Circle to Search allows users to find similar, shoppable items or search for complex questions without leaving the app. It will initially be available on select premium Android smartphones like Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and the new Samsung Galaxy S24 series. The feature will be launched on January 31 and will be available in all languages and locations. Source: Business Today

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