New Google Messages update makes it look a bit like the iPhone's Messages app By Cesar Cadenas published 30 November 23 The app implements its own take on Contact Poster called Profiles and now has full-screen animations for texts.
Forget about eSIM, this multi-operator SIM could make swapping mobile networks as easy as ABC — but it is not available for smartphones right now By Wayne Williams published 25 February 24 rSIM upgrades a single SIM device to a dual SIM one, with intelligent switching.
Grok steps out to mobile with new standalone iOS app By Eric Hal Schwartz published 13 January 25 xAI releases Grok mobile app for iOS.
Nokia just made the world’s first ‘immersive’ phone call – here’s what that means By Mark Wilson published 10 June 24 Nokia has made the first phone call using a new codec that it's calling the 'biggest leap forward' since monophonic telephony.
HP's new built-in eSIM lets you stay connected to the internet, even without Wi-Fi By Udita Choudhary published 21 March 25 HP Go eSIM set to launch in Spring 2025, initially for US users.
ChatGPT Go is now free in India – and U.S. users are wondering if they’re next By Graham Barlow published 4 November 25 ChatGPT Go is free for a year in India – here’s why this could matter to U.S. users.
ChatGPT might finally face some real competition from Grok By Eric Hal Schwartz published 29 November 24 xAI plans a standalone Grok AI chatbot app.
Gemini just got an enhanced memory upgrade for all users and you’ll love what you can do with it now By Graham Barlow published 3 March 25 Google is adding the ability to remember information to the free tier of Gemini.
This new ‘mobile graphics card’ is the world’s first to support full-scene ray tracing By James Rogerson published 24 September 25 The iQOO 15 is coming soon with a dedicated gaming chip that has some impressive capabilities.
Bitchat is a new private Bluetooth messaging app that doesn’t need the internet – here’s how it works By Alex Blake published 29 July 25 The Bitchat Mesh private messaging app has been released, and it offers some interesting privacy features.
Google’s Android-exclusive Gemini Live could be about to launch on iPhone By John-Anthony Disotto published 11 November 24 A standalone Gemini app could be coming to iPhone with the inclusion of Gemini Live.
Midjourney ends discord over Discord requirements for AI image generation By Eric Hal Schwartz published 23 August 24 Midjourney opens up AI image generator access to everyone.
Tired of EV charging hassle? This start-up wants to solve it with its 'Face ID for vehicles' By Leon Poultney published 20 September 24 Juice and New York charging provider Revel have teamed up to trial their AI-driven smart camera payment system that automatically bills the user.
Spotify might get a chat feature for your shared Jam playlists, so you can dunk on people's bad taste directly By Carrie Marshall published 14 June 24 An imminent Spotify app update should add the Jams feature you've been missing
RCS on iPhone has expanded its reach to more countries with iOS 18 beta 3 By James Rogerson published 9 July 24 iOS 18 beta users in Canada and various European countries can now use RCS.
Did Qualcomm just kill the ring light? Future Android phones could let you add a virtual, moveable light source to video calls By Axel Metz published 21 October 24 Qualcomm has debuted an AI-powered, real-time lighting tool in the Snapdragon 8 Elite at Snapdragon Summit 2024.
AWS is already limiting access to its new Kiro AI coding tool - because it's too popular By Craig Hale published 22 July 25 Kiro proved so popular AWS is forced to restrict access and stop taking new users.
Google One has a cheaper, larger storage option — but you probably won't get it just yet By Craig Hale published 11 September 24 Some Indian customers are seeing a new 30GB Google One Lite option – could a wider rollout be around the corner?
At long last, Android emoji reactions show up properly on iPhones By David Nield published 10 November 24 It seems Apple and Google have rolled out a small but important update for cross-platform messaging.
All your messages in one place: the new Besties app for Google Pixel will bring together chats from Google Messages, WhatsApp, and other apps By Jamie Richards published 11 February 25 Google is adding its new Besties app to Pixel phones, allowing users to centralize messages from their closest friends across various messaging services
Apple’s iPhone Air kills the SIM card: what this means for eSIM providers, telcos, and consumers By Udita Choudhary published 11 September 25 This shift will put pressure on mobile operators to improve digital onboarding and reduce reliance on SIM distribution.
AWS enters 5G cloud market with Telefonica deal By Craig Hale published 8 May 24 Telefonica is set to move its core network for over a million 5G customers to AWS public cloud as the industry watches on.
Another top employment website found exposing recruiter email addresses By Sead Fadilpašić published 27 May 25 A bug in the API caused the leak, but was since then plugged.
Opera brings its web browser and AI assistant to iOS By Eric Hal Schwartz published 15 August 24 Opera One iOS app with Aria AI launches.
iPhone 16 Pro tipped to get a big Wi-Fi upgrade for boosted speeds and reliability By James Rogerson published 31 July 24 The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max could both support Wi-Fi 7, offering theoretical speeds of over 40Gbps.
China's Huawei powers ahead solo with 5G-Advanced, predicts 100 million smartphones will be 5G-A compatible by the end of 2025 - and it's only just getting started By Efosa Udinmwen published 8 October 25 Huawei outlines 5G-Advanced roadmap linking AI agents, smartphones, and networks, projecting trillions in output, though global adoption remains uncertain.
China Mobile unveils 6G baseband prototype system for Sub7GHz frequency band — advanced capabilities should set the stage for future wireless communication technologies By Efosa Udinmwen published 29 October 24 With a focus on deep integration of sensory and computing technologies, China Mobile’s 6G baseband prototype system aims to revolutionize mobile services
Apple Intelligence gets a Xiaomi tribute act with 'thoughtful' Super Xiao AI assistant By John-Anthony Disotto published 13 November 24 Xiaomi's Super Xiao AI assistant looks an awful lot like Apple Intelligence.
Telegram gets some AI integration but you may not love the source By Eric Hal Schwartz published 28 May 25 Elon Musk’s chatbot Grok is now embedded into Telegram.
Want to try Gemini Live? You don't need to subscribe to Gemini Advanced anymore, it's free for all Android users By John-Anthony Disotto published 13 September 24 Gemini Live, Google's impressive voice assistant, was once packaged as a paid subscription but now it's free.