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Back in November we first heard that Google was working on creating something very similar to Apple's NameDrop, but for Android devices. NameDrop was launched in 2023 and lets you share files with another iPhone owner by simply bringing your iPhones close together. NameDrop also supports sharing contact info.
And Google seems to be focused on that contact sharing bit in its implementation, at least initially. The video embedded below shows how Google's version of NameDrop for Android will actually work i
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As rumored already, Apple has picked Google's Gemini to power its upcoming revamped Siri. This is a multi-year partnership which "will lean on Google's Gemini models and cloud technology for future Apple foundational models", according to a statement obtained by CNBC. Here's what Apple says: After careful evaluation, we determined that Google’s technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models and we’re excited about the innovative new experiences... Read more ›
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They took their sweet, sweet time, but the Redmi Note 15 series phones have finally arrived in Europe. The series made its debut in China with slightly different specs, then launched in India. The global launch originally happened in mid-December, so we’ve been waiting for a while. The five new models are finally available. And yes, it’s five models as Xiaomi continues building 4G versions for the Pro and vanilla... Read more ›
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Spotify is raising the price for its Premium subscription in the US again (along with Estonia and Latvia). The new fee will be $12.99 per month, up $1 from $11.99 previously. The new pricing will take hold from your billing date in February. The Duo plan is going up to $18.99 from $16.99, the Family plan will be $21.99 (previously $19.99), while the Student plan will increase from $5.99 to... Read more ›
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The original OnePlus Open came out in 2023, and it's been crickets ever since. 2024 passed with no Open 2, 2025 too, but apparently the brand was planning to finally come out with its next foldable smartphone this year. However, that's not happening anymore. The OnePlus Open 2 has been cancelled (again?). That is, of course, if we choose to believe the latest rumor on the matter, the source of... Read more ›
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The OnePlus 13T launched last April and now the company is rumored to be working on its successor, the 15T. Today more details about it have been leaked courtesy of Digital Chat Station on Weibo. According to him, the phone weighs 194g and will be offered in Relaxing Matcha, Healing White Chocolate, and Pure Cocoa (all names are machine translated from Chinese, keep in mind), in the following five RAM/storage... Read more ›
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been the buzzword for the past few years, and many businesses have tried to cash in on that trend. This has led tech companies to increase their investments in infrastructure upgrades to keep up with demand. While Apple was slow to jump on the AI bandwagon, it's now reported to be starting mass production of its own AI server chip this year. The word comes from... Read more ›
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It was nearly a year ago that the GSM Association published the RCS Universal Profile 3.0, which, among other things, includes an end-to-end encryption (E2EE) standard for messages. The previous E2EE implementation was a Google-specific thing, which is why Apple didn’t support it when it adopted RCS with iOS 18. Now that there is an industry standard, Apple is working to implement it – this will finally enable encrypted messaging... Read more ›
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Liu Zuohu, also known as Pete Lau, is the co-founder and CEO of OnePlus, and he has led the brand since its inception in 2013. While we haven’t heard much from the exec in the last few months, he is now facing arrest charges by Taiwanese prosecutors. The reason? Illegal hiring practices in Taiwan. Taiwan’s Shilin District Prosecutors' Office issued an official document on Tuesday indicting two Taiwanese citizens for... Read more ›
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The Motorola Moto G Power (2026) launched just last week – it’s a $300 phone with an IP69 rating and a MIL-STD-810H compliant design. It has a 6.8” LCD and is powered by the Dimensity 6300 paired with expandable storage, plus a 5,200mAh battery with 30W wired and 15W wireless charging. If you ever need to repair the latest G Power model, you may want to consult this disassembly video... Read more ›
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The Redmi Note 15 series got its global launch around a month ago, but the phones are yet to land in Europe. That seems likely to change very soon, though. According to Xiaomi's website, the European launch is scheduled for January 15, which is the day after tomorrow. In some markets you can grab a small discount for the devices on that website (€20 or £15), which will be available... Read more ›
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