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

Economic Times

Economic Times · 25d 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.

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Apple antitrust suit mirrors strategy that beat Microsoft, but tech industry has changed

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Apple antitrust suit mirrors strategy that beat Microsoft, but tech industry has changed

The US government's antitrust lawsuit against Apple has drawn comparisons to the Microsoft case in 1998. However, legal experts believe that the current smartphone market is very different from the desktop software market at that time. The government accuses Apple of unlawfully monopolising the smartphone market through restrictions on app developers, while Apple argues that the government's claims are wrong. Experts note that Apple's control over the app store is different from the issues Microsoft faced, and that Android provides a strong competitor to iOS. The outcome of the lawsuit is uncertain, but experts believe it will be harder for the government to prevail against Apple compared to the Microsoft case.

Google unveils Gemini on Messages, gen-AI in Android Auto

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Google unveils Gemini on Messages, gen-AI in Android Auto

Google showcased generative AI updates at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The updates include integrating the Gemini chatbot into Google's Messages app on Android devices, allowing for SMS drafting and meeting scheduling. Generative AI is also being used in Google's Android Auto platform to summarize text messages while the vehicle is in motion. Other announcements include accessibility features in Google's Lookout app and enhancements to screen reading features in Google Lens and Maps. Google joined Microsoft, Qualcomm, and Amazon in making announcements related to generative AI.

Microsoft’s AI narration app expands to Android for blind users

Gizmodo

Gizmodo · 1y ago

Microsoft’s AI narration app expands to Android for blind users

Microsoft has expanded its Seeing AI app to Android devices, providing narration and accessibility to millions of blind and low-vision users. The app, already available on iOS since 2017, utilizes generative AI to describe the world to users and perform tasks such as currency identification, barcode scanning, and facial recognition. The Android version will include updates such as summarizing articles and asking detailed questions about surroundings. With 3 billion Android users worldwide, the expansion of the app aims to increase accessibility and support for individuals with disabilities.

How Apple's iOS 26 and Google's Android 16 will change our phones - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

How Apple's iOS 26 and Google's Android 16 will change our phones - The Economic Times

Apple's upcoming iOS 26 introduces a transparent, glass-like aesthetic, while Google's Android 16 emphasizes bright, bold colors. These cosmetic changes may signal a greater divergence between the two operating systems. With Android diving deep into AI integration, users will benefit from AI-driven task automation. Conversely, Apple's focus is on enhancing the visual appeal of its interface, with AI features still catching up to Android. The user experience will significantly differ based on the chosen platform.

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

Arstechnica

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 announces new accessibility and productivity features at MWC

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Google announces new accessibility and productivity features at MWC

Google has announced new features for phones, cars, and wearables at the Mobile World Congress. Gemini, an image generation tool, will now be available in the Google Messages app. Android Auto will offer AI-generated summaries of long text messages and suggestions for replies. Lookout, an app for visually impaired users, will generate AI-powered captions for images. Google Maps will have improved screen reader support with Lens. Google Docs on Android will support handwritten notes. The Fitbit app will now support data from various sources. Wear OS will allow access to Google Wallet passes and offer voice-guided transit directions.

Google updates Gmail with enhanced features for mobile users

Economic Times

Economic Times · 4m ago

Google updates Gmail with enhanced features for mobile users

Google has updated its Gmail app for Android and iOS with new features and design enhancements aimed at improving user experience. Android tablet and foldable users get a flexible interface for better list and conversation pane adjustments. iOS users benefit from a Material Design 3 update, aligning with Android and web versions, featuring new button designs and search bar. Additionally, the app now includes an image generator for Workspace users, improving ease of image integration in emails.

Now You Can Message Google Gemini From Any Android Phone

Gizmodo

Gizmodo · 1y ago

Now You Can Message Google Gemini From Any Android Phone

Google has announced new AI features for Android users, including the ability to access Gemini, a virtual assistant, directly from Google Messages. This allows users to draft messages, plan events, and pin ideas without installing the Gemini app. Other AI features include Android Auto summarizing long texts and providing possible replies, Lookout on Android offering AI descriptions of photos, and enhanced screen reader support for Lens in Google Maps. In addition, the next Wear OS update will enable Android watch wearers to access tickets and transit directions from their wrist, and Health Connect will aggregate third-party health data into the Fitbit app.

Aadhaar authentications cross 2 billion in June - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

Aadhaar authentications cross 2 billion in June - The Economic Times

In June, Aadhaar authentications surpassed 2.29 billion, a 7.8% year-on-year increase, totaling over 154 billion since inception. Face authentications, utilizing AI/ML tools, hit a record 158.7 million, significantly up from last year. Aadhaar e-KYC transactions also reached 394.7 million, enhancing service delivery and business efficiency across sectors. The AI-based face authentication works on both Android and iOS, benefiting over 100 entities in various industries, including government and financial services.

Microsoft Copilot is now using the previously-paywalled GPT-4 Turbo, saving you $20 a month

Ycombinator

Ycombinator · 1y ago

Microsoft Copilot is now using the previously-paywalled GPT-4 Turbo, saving you $20 a month

Microsoft Copilot is now using the previously paywalled GPT-4 Turbo, giving users access to better image analysis, wider knowledge scope, and accurate responses for free. The incorporation of GPT-4 Turbo into Copilot aims to compete with OpenAI's ChatGPT, challenging its dominance in the mobile market. Microsoft's launch of the Copilot app has garnered 2.1 million downloads on iOS and Android, while not significantly impacting ChatGPT's revenue or installs. The feature is rolling out gradually and can be accessed by toggling the "Use GPT-4" option in the Copilot app.

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