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Microsoft brings controversial AI app to iPhone and Android devices
By Rael Hornby published
One of the most controversial AI apps of 2024 arrives on iOS and Android as Microsoft brings AI magic to images on the go.

Microsoft is removing this little-known Windows 11 feature
By Rael Hornby published
Windows 11 is losing this useful yet little-know Android-focused feature, but will anyone miss it?

Copilot update allows GPT-4 chatbot to replace Google Assistant on Android
By Rael Hornby published
Microsoft Copilot can soon become your AI Android assistant by default, unlocking GPT-4 potential on the go.

Thank EU very much! — Meta and Microsoft plan DMA alternatives to Google and Apple’s app stores
By Rael Hornby last updated
The EU’s Digital Markets Act gives Meta and Microsoft the opportunity to smash Google and Apple's app store "duopoly."

These 5 apps look incredible on Google's Pixel Tablet and Pixel Fold
By Rael Hornby last updated
With the launch of the Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet, Google is looking to make the most of all of the additional screen space Android users will gain — these five apps showcase how.

Is Instagram’s new text-based Twitter-like the social media sanctuary users are looking for?
By Rael Hornby published
Twitter, a once unflappable landmark on the internet, appears to be in choppy waters as of late. But is a text-based Instagram offering the social media sanctuary troubled tweeters are looking for?

This popular Android app tricks you into making money for fraudsters — delete it ASAP
By Kimberly Gedeon published
Dr. Web antivirus discovered a gnarly Android app that tricked people into making money on the behalf of cruel cybercriminals.

Knock-off WhatsApp on Android uses malware to steal your account — delete it now
By Darragh Murphy published
Malicious WhatsApp mods on Android have been discovered using malware to take over users' accounts, allowing hackers to impersonate victims, send spam, and even set up paid subscriptions.

Thousands of Android users infected by Joker malware apps — delete them now
By Darragh Murphy published
Virus analysts have flagged another set of malicious apps hiding adware trojans and the return of notorious malware family Joker, and they have just under 10 million downloads combined.
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