Concerns about security and privacy raised by Microsoft’s AI ‘Recall’ feature

Concerns about security and privacy raised by Microsoft’s AI ‘Recall’ feature

Microsoft recently announced its AI-optimized Copilot+ PCs, which will come with a new feature called “Recover.” This feature is designed to create a “photographic memory” of everything the user has seen on their PC. It takes snapshots of the user’s active screen every few seconds, allowing them to easily review their activity on a timeline … Read more

Google Photos is preparing to launch a new ‘Cinematic Moment’ feature through APK teardown

Google Photos is preparing to launch a new ‘Cinematic Moment’ feature through APK teardown

Google Photos is reportedly working on a new feature called “Cinematic Moment,” which will automatically select parts of a video and apply a slow motion effect to it. This feature is similar to the existing Cinematic Photos feature, but will focus on videos instead of still images. The discovery of this upcoming feature was made … Read more

Microsoft’s Latest ‘Recall’ Feature Strikes a Balance Between Exciting and Risky

Microsoft’s Latest ‘Recall’ Feature Strikes a Balance Between Exciting and Risky

Microsoft has introduced a new feature called Recall, aiming to improve search functions on PCs by taking screenshots during user sessions to create a timeline of activity. This feature is exclusive to Copilot+ PCs, which are equipped with specific Snapdragon chips from Microsoft. Recall is said to be secure, as all processing and screenshot storage … Read more

Upcoming Android update for Google TV could expand ‘Find my remote’ feature to additional devices

Upcoming Android update for Google TV could expand ‘Find my remote’ feature to additional devices

Google TV may soon offer a “Find My Remote” feature on select devices running the Android TV 14 operating system. This feature allows users to play a sound on their remote control to help locate it when it’s lost. The button to activate this feature will be integrated into the hardware of compatible Google TV … Read more

Privacy concerns raised over Microsoft Copilot+ Recall feature

Privacy concerns raised over Microsoft Copilot+ Recall feature

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is seeking information about the security measures surrounding Recall, a software that captures screenshots of computer screens at regular intervals. The ICO is concerned about the potential privacy implications of this technology and is investigating to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place. The use of Recall raises questions about data … Read more

Google’s Circle to Search poised to include ‘listen’ feature and other enhancements

Google’s Circle to Search poised to include ‘listen’ feature and other enhancements

Google’s beta app hints at new features for its Circle to Search feature on Android. The latest beta version of the app includes signs of a “listen” button, a “select all” option for text, and a “save” button. These new features were discovered by AssembleDebug and Android Authority in the app’s v15.20.36.29 beta code. The … Read more

Google TV to Introduce Find My Remote Feature in Android 14 for TV

Google TV to Introduce Find My Remote Feature in Android 14 for TV

Google TV is introducing a new feature called “Find My Remote” that will help users locate their misplaced TV remotes. This feature was initially seen on the new Walmart Onn Google TV 4K Pro streaming box, leading to questions about its exclusivity to that device. However, references to the same feature were found in the … Read more

Google’s latest feature makes discovering and installing web apps on Chromebook more convenient with the new “Add to Chromebook” badge.

Google’s latest feature makes discovering and installing web apps on Chromebook more convenient with the new “Add to Chromebook” badge.

Google is rolling out a new “Add to Chromebook” badge to simplify the process of finding and installing progressive web apps (PWAs) and Android apps for ChromeOS users. This badge will directly link users to the web app they wish to install or to the Google Play Store for Android apps, as reported by 9to5Google. … Read more

New Google feature showcases ‘content carousel’ tailored to user preferences

New Google feature showcases ‘content carousel’ tailored to user preferences

Google recently unveiled a new feature for Android phones called “App Spotlight” at its I/O developer conference. This feature is designed to enhance user engagement by showcasing the best content within already installed apps. The “content carousel” generated by App Spotlight will include a variety of content such as news articles and product recommendations, making … Read more

Google Chrome for iOS to soon introduce Circle to Search feature

Google Chrome for iOS to soon introduce Circle to Search feature

Google has recently introduced a new feature called “Circle to Search” which allows users to draw a circle on an image to quickly find and identify objects. According to a Mac Observer report, Google is planning to implement this feature in Chrome for iOS in the near future. This feature is gradually being expanded to … Read more