Google has pushed a new update for its Phone app, which brings native call recording for Pixel 6 and newer smartphones worldwide. The latest stable version 198+ of the Google Phone app brings native call recording to the older Pixel models running Android 14 and up. If you have an older Pixel phone and are running the latest version of the Google Phone app, you can turn on call recording by going into Phone app Settings, selecting Call Assist and toggling on Call Recording. From there, you can record calls manually from the dialer or set automatic call recording for unknown numbers or...
New details about the upcoming Honor 500 Pro have leaked ahead of its launch. The Honor 500 series is expected to debut in China soon, with both models already open for pre-order. The Honor 500 Pro specs have been revealed by tipster Digital Chat Station. It will reportedly sport a 6.55-inch AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz and 2736 x 1264 pixel resolution. As per DCS, the phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, paired with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of internal storage. It will offer a custom-built C1 modem and an E2 energy management chip as well. The...
New details about the upcoming Honor 500 Pro have leaked ahead of its launch. The Honor 500 series is expected to debut in China soon, with both models already open for pre-order. The Honor 500 Pro specs have been revealed by tipster Digital Chat Station. It will reportedly sport a 6.55-inch AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz and 2736 x 1264 pixel resolution. As per DCS, the phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, paired with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of internal storage. It will offer a custom-built C1 modem and an E2 energy management chip as well. The...
OpenAI has begun piloting group chats in ChatGPT, allowing you to collaborate with your family, friends, or colleagues in a shared space to discuss ideas or make decisions. So, how does this work? Well, to start a group chat, tap the people icon in the top-right corner of a new or existing chat, and invite people. Once people accept the invite, a copy of your conversation will be created as a new group chat to keep the original conversation separate. OpenAI says you can invite up to 20 people directly by sharing a link, and anyone in the group can share that link to bring others in. And...
Apple has seeded the second iOS 26.2 beta for iPhone users, about a week after releasing the first beta to developers. Alongside the iOS 26.2 beta 2, the iPadOS 26.2 beta 2 is also available for download. The iOS 26.2 beta 2 update brings general system improvements and bug fixes. While the official changelog doesn’t highlight any major additions, it does note that users may encounter issues with the AirDrop functionality. The update is rolling out as an OTA download through the Settings app for registered developers already on the first beta. Apple is expected to release the public...
Asus launched its Android 16 beta program for the Zenfone 12 Ultra back in August, and after almost exactly three months of testing, it's now finally ready to roll out the finalized version. It's not just rolling out to the Zenfone 12 Ultra, but also the ROG Phone 9. The new build is 36.0810.1810.43, and the download size is over 1GB. As all updates, this one too is rolling out in batches, so it might take a few days - if not weeks - until every device out there receives the notification. The changelog includes adjusted system navigation settings, the ability to long-press the power...
Asus launched its Android 16 beta program for the Zenfone 12 Ultra back in August, and after almost exactly three months of testing, it's now finally ready to roll out the finalized version. It's not just rolling out to the Zenfone 12 Ultra, but also the ROG Phone 9. The new build is 36.0810.1810.43, and the download size is over 1GB. As all updates, this one too is rolling out in batches, so it might take a few days - if not weeks - until every device out there receives the notification. The changelog includes adjusted system navigation settings, the ability to long-press the power...
WeChat is the only app a Chinese person needs in China, since it also includes 'mini' apps and games inside. But this has long posed a problem for Apple. While the company takes a fee for every app and game purchase made through its App Store, these WeChat apps and games didn't go through the App Store, so Apple didn't see a penny. But that's changing. WeChat owner Tencent has made a deal with Apple that will see the iPhone maker start to handle payments for WeChat games and apps in China, and for that it will take a 15% cut of every purchase, according to a new Bloomberg...
The AI revolution shows no signs of slowing down, and today Google is announcing some new features that, only a few short years ago, would have sounded like Sci-Fi. First, Google's agentic AI can now call stores on your behalf to ask what's in stock. This is available when you search for certain products near you in Google Search. When you see the "Let Google call" option, tap "get started" and you'll get a few questions tailored to what you're shopping for. Google's AI then calls stores nearby to see if they have what you're looking for in stock, how much it costs, and if...
The Poco F8 Ultra and the Poco F8 Pro might be launching quite soon, much earlier than their predecessors' one-year anniversary in March. While the brand hasn't made an official announcement on the matter, we say this because both devices have already started doing the certifications dance across the world, and we've even seen the F8 Pro's box revealing "Sound by Bose". The F8 Ultra, on the other hand, has just run Geekbench, and this, as usual, means we get to know what chipset is powering it. You'll be happy to find out it's the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. It was paired with 16GB of RAM in...