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Strava adds Google Gemini integration for insights
Strava is rolling out a Connected Apps feature with Google Gemini, giving subscribers new insights from their activity data. The feature includes AI Performance Prediction, which needs at least 20 tracked activities.
Full story at Android Central ↗ - Chips & hardware · Smartphones & apps
Ultrahuman's Ring Pro launches in US
Ultrahuman's Ring Pro smart ring is now available in the US without pre-order, sold at Best Buy, Target and Walmart. About 300 Best Buy stores offer in-store fitting for the device.
Full story at Android Central ↗ - Artificial intelligence · Smartphones & apps · Chips & hardware
New mobile game showcases Arm's neural graphics
Neural Dawn, developed by Arm and Sumo, is now available for download using AI-based neural graphics techniques. The approach reduces rendering workloads to deliver more cinematic visuals on mobile hardware.
Full story at newsroom.arm.com ↗ - Smartphones & apps · Networking
T-Mobile launches T-Mix plans with bundled streaming
T-Mobile's new T-Mix plans arrived on Oct. 26, claiming at least $120 of value per line each month. Verizon makes a similar pitch with Netflix and Max bundles, and the article points to the fine print.
Full story at pocket-lint.com ↗ - Operating systems · Smartphones & apps
Android 17 adds private app protection to Pixels
The latest Android 17 update brings an iPhone-inspired feature to Pixel 7 through Pixel 11. It is meant to guard private apps against unauthorized access.
Full story at PhoneArena ↗ - Cybersecurity · Smartphones & apps
National CERT warns of spyware delivered through ads
National CERT says a phone can be infected with spyware just by loading an online ad. No click is needed, and attackers misuse advertising networks in a technique called "AdFection".
Full story at ProPakistani ↗ - Smartphones & apps · Chips & hardware
Apple put most iPhone Duo stock in its stores
At launch, Apple reportedly sent far more iPhone Duo stock to retail than to online sales. Apple calls demand "extraordinary" and Foxconn has talked about producing more.
Full story at AppleInsider ↗ - Smartphones & apps · IT industry & companies
Samsung pokes fun at iPhone Duo display problems
Samsung launched an ad campaign referring to display issues on the iPhone Duo. Its Canadian Instagram images promote the Galaxy Z Fold8.
Full story at MacRumors ↗ - Operating systems · Smartphones & apps
Android 17 is rolling out across several brands
Android 17 is reaching phones from several makers. Pixel got it first, while Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi, OPPO, vivo, realme and Nothing follow, with dates varying.
Full story at Gizchina.com ↗ - Smartphones & apps · Software & updates
YouTube bug drops videos out of full screen
Some users report videos randomly leaving full screen for the mini player, with audio cut. Usual troubleshooting hasn't helped, and Google was contacted.
Full story at Android Authority ↗
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