Author: Riya Mathew

Android notifications play a key role in our everyday smartphone use, keeping us updated on messages, calls, events, news, and social media with ease. However, these same notifications could also expose you to potential risks. While the notifications aren’t harmful by themselves, a security researcher has recently demonstrated a clever method that attackers can use to disguise malicious links as ordinary notifications, potentially tricking users into clicking them. Computer engineer Gabriele Digregorio has revealed that Android’s notification system can be exploited by attackers using the interactive “Open link” prompt. This feature can be manipulated to show a link that appears…

If you’ve been eager to try out Google’s more advanced AI tools—such as the impressive Veo 3 video generator—the Pro account is now a much more affordable entry point. Recently discounted to just $20 per month, the Pro tier offers a cost-effective alternative to the $250/month Ultra plan, though with a few limitations. Fortunately, Google is now packing more value into that Pro subscription. According to Josh Woodward, VP of Google Labs and Gemini (via 9to5Google), Gemini Pro users can now generate up to three videos per day using Veo 3 Fast, a lighter, speed-optimized version of the flagship tool.…

AI-powered tools like ChatGPT and Gemini are advancing quickly, and companies are now creating agentic systems that might eventually take over certain human roles. This trend gained momentum earlier this year with OpenAI’s release of its Deep Research agent, designed to potentially replace entry-level research assistants. It was soon followed by OpenAI’s Codex for software engineering, and Google later introduced its own coding agent, Jules, at I/O 2025. Even with the emergence of these tools—and a stark prediction from Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei that up to 50% of entry-level white-collar jobs could vanish within one to five years—Google CEO Sundar…

Anyone who has ventured beyond their native languages understands how challenging language barriers can be. That’s why Google Translate has remained one of the most widely used tools in our increasingly globalized world. Its clean design and generally accurate translations make it a go-to app, even though it lacks advanced features or nuanced interpretations. Now, Google is testing a redesigned Translate app that introduces a host of AI-powered tools aimed at improving functionality. An early APK teardown reveals additions like easier access to regional dialects and multiple translation suggestions instead of a single output. However, this update may come at…

In a troubling discovery for privacy advocates, independent researchers have found that major tech companies, including Meta and Yandex, have been secretly using a loophole in Android to track users’ browsing activity — even when those users believe they’re browsing privately. Bypassing Android’s Privacy Protections Android relies on a system called sandboxing to keep apps isolated from one another, limiting the ability to share data without explicit permission. However, researchers uncovered a workaround involving localhost connections — internal communication channels within the device. Because Android doesn’t require special permissions for these connections, apps have been able to quietly transfer tracking…

Whether you’re the one constantly turning to a tech-savvy friend to add a simple lock screen widget—or that go-to friend yourself—keeping pace with the rapid evolution of AI tools has become nearly impossible for the average person. Google is one of many companies racing to establish its presence in the AI space. Case in point: Google I/O 2025, held just a few days ago, was unsurprisingly centered almost entirely around AI. Google has been steadily expanding its AI presence—releasing new models, introducing AI-powered features, and even teasing the arrival of Gemini on the Pixel Watch. It’s clear the company has…

If the rise of AI feels unlike past tech revolutions like mobile, social media, or cloud computing, that’s because it truly is different. Venture capitalist Mary Meeker just released a massive 340-page report highlighting this shift. The word “unprecedented” appears on 51 pages, emphasizing the rapid pace at which AI is being developed, adopted, invested in, and applied — all supported by a wealth of data and charts. “The speed and scale of change brought on by artificial intelligence is truly without precedent, and the data proves it,” writes Mary Meeker in her latest report, Trends — Artificial Intelligence. It’s…

A few weeks ago, the AI community was taken aback when OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed that polite phrases like “please” and “thank you” used with ChatGPT were driving up electricity costs by millions of dollars. Interestingly, some AI experts believe such courteous language can actually yield better responses from large language models. However, Google co-founder Sergey Brin recently made a startling counterpoint. Speaking on the All-In podcast, Brin remarked that, strangely enough, AI models—not just Google’s but others as well—seem to perform better when they’re threatened, even with suggestions of physical harm. He added that this isn’t something openly…

It’s rare for an Android leak to reveal an upcoming iPhone feature, but that’s exactly what appears to have happened. According to expert Mishaal Rahman, code found in the Android 16 QPR1 beta—specifically within Google’s SIM Manager app—suggests Apple may be preparing a way to transfer eSIMs from an iPhone to an Android device. This marks a significant step toward simplifying the process of switching between platforms, and it also hints that a reverse transfer (from Android to iPhone) could be in development as well. If true, it would signal a rare moment of cross-platform cooperation between two long-standing rivals.…

Google has been steadily enhancing its Gemini app for Android to provide a smoother user experience. Recent updates have included a redesigned prompt bar that highlights key features like Deep Research and Canvas more effectively. However, the app has yet to be properly optimized for tablets and foldable devices, often displaying a stretched mobile layout with excessive empty space. Fortunately, this may soon be addressed, as Google appears to be working on a more polished version of Gemini tailored for larger screens. In the latest beta version of the Google app (v16.20.48.sa.arm64), the Android Authority team managed to activate a…