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Android users will be warned when a saved contact's call appears spoofed, as Google moves to curb rising impersonation scams.
Higher handset prices and supply shortages are set to hit low-end buyers hardest as worldwide shipments slump 13.9% next year, IDC said.
Dealer support and local distribution in Australia and New Zealand will now come from AVOZ as OpenAudio targets retrofit and new-build projects.
Long desk sessions may feel easier thanks to a cushioned keyboard, palm-supported mouse and quieter clicks for home offices.
The rollout aims to cut manual reconciliation and improve portfolio visibility as wealth managers face rising pressure to automate reporting and client updates.
Long hours at a desk are the target as a cushioned keyboard and silent mouse aim to ease strain and noise for hybrid workers.
Banks and payment firms could spot scams mid-session, as Darwinium's updated mobile SDKs track live calls, screen sharing and device evasion.
Hands-free AI features will reach wearers first, as Google's audio smart glasses are due to go on sale this autumn.
Developers can now build task-running AI apps as Google expands Gemini and Antigravity with faster models, desktop tools and Android support.
Developers can now move from prototype to deployment more easily, with free Google Cloud hosting for first-time users and Android app support.
Search now blends text, images and files as Google rolls out a single AI experience and background agents to over 1 billion users.
Search users will get background AI agents and custom layouts as Google broadens Gemini across its apps, YouTube and Workspace.
Users can now see how stale each radar reading is at specific map points, exposing delays that often run eight to 15 minutes.
More travellers are avoiding roaming fees by activating eSIMs before departure, with half now using them for overseas trips, Ubigi said.
Legal professionals can now access case files, notes and calendars on the move as Rock MS brings Bedrock to Apple and Android devices.
Accessibility is moving into mainstream platforms, but hallucinations and privacy risks could still undermine users who rely on AI support.
Australian buyers can cut as much as AUD $750 from Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra, as end-of-financial-year deals broaden across phones and appliances.
Strong pre-booking demand has pushed OPPO's Find X9s and Find X9 Ultra into stores in India two days early, unchanged in price.
Southeast Asian AI startups could gain Silicon Valley access and USD $350,000 in cloud credits as Google widens regional support.
The premium Android fight in India intensifies as OPPO touts 22% first-quarter growth and five-year software support for buyers.
