iPhone users can test encrypted RCS texts to Android in iOS 26.4 beta 2

After the first beta was iPhone to iPhone only, the second iOS 26.4 developer beta lets iPhones and Androids trade fully ...

India’s Sarvam launches Indus AI chat app as competition heats up

The launch comes as India has become a key battleground for generative AI adoption. Recently, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said ...
The Verge

MCP unites Claude chat with apps like Slack, Figma, and Canva

Anthropic’s one step closer to having an everything app. Anthropic’s one step closer to having an everything app. is a London-based reporter at The Verge covering all things AI and Senior Tarbell ...
The Verge

How AIM taught the internet to chat

On Version History: the long reign of AOL Instant Messenger, the messaging app that maybe never should have existed at all. On Version History: the long reign of AOL Instant Messenger, the messaging ...
Android

Google Chat Gets a New Web Address That Loads Fast

Google Chat gets a new web address that is claimed to load faster and offer a more seamless experience. This does not change the Chat user interface, and bookmarks and links to the old URL will still ...
Android

Google Chat Finally Gains Message Scheduling

Google Chat finally gets the ability to schedule messages up to 120 days in advance. There’s a new Draft shortcut, which opens a dedicated area to manage all scheduled messages. The scheduling feature ...
CoinTelegraph

Tools for Humanity expands World app toward super-app model

The release introduces World Chat with end-to-end encryption, DeFi-powered yield via Morpho and QR-code payments at more than one million merchants in Argentina. Tools for Humanity is broadening its ...
CNET

Google's Latest Android Update Brings More AI Features, Smarter Notifications and Accessibility Tools

Google announced a sweeping round of Android upgrades on Tuesday, Dec. 2, timed with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The update bundle includes a second release of Android 16 for ...
Tampa Bay Times

Yarn meets java at St. Petersburg’s coziest new hangout

The Common Thread offers a “third space” for crafters seeking coffee, community and creativity. The Common Thread offers a wide range of yarns, tools and accessories, while workshops cover knitting, ...
MacRumors

This Free App Unlocks AirPods Features on Android Devices

AirPods have always worked with Android phones, but with limited functionality and a less seamless listening experience. A new app called LibrePods is changing that. The free app unlocks features on ...
InfoQ

Running Java on iOS

A monthly overview of things you need to know as an architect or aspiring architect. Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with ...
CNBC

OpenAI launches Sora for Android devices

OpenAI on Tuesday launched its Sora app of AI-generated videos for Android devices. The announcement on Tuesday brings the popular AI app to the Google Play app store for users in the U.S., Canada, ...