Google’s Gemini AI Assistant Could Soon Add a Mic Lock Option for Longer Voice Commands: Report

The APK teardown of version 16.42.61 of the Google app has reportedly revealed a new mic option. Google is testing the option to let users long-press the mic icon in Gemini’s input box. It is expected to be useful for users to put longer requests. After being long-pressed, the mic icon will appear as a stop button, which users can tap when they want Gemini to stop listening.

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Google’s Gemini AI Assistant Could Soon Add a Mic Lock Option for Longer Voice Commands: Report

Apple Working On iOS Framework That Simplifies One-Time App Data Transfers From iPhone to Android

Apple is developing AppMigrationKit, a beta framework for iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1 or above that enables developers to include app data during migration between Apple and Android devices. It won’t support transfers between iOS or iPadOS, macOS, or visionOS apps. Developers must create app extensions specifying import/export options. During device setup, apps integrated with AppMigrationKit automatically include their data, and cloud data can be imported post-transfer. The system works alongside the upcoming “Transfer to Android” feature, while Android may adopt a similar “Transfer to iPhone” tool.

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WhatsApp’s Upcoming ‘Mention All’ Feature for Groups Is Now Available to Beta Testers on Android

WhatsApp is reportedly testing its new “@all” mention feature with select beta testers in the Android 2.25.31.9 update, gradually rolling it out to more users. The feature lets users alert all group members at once, saving time and improving coordination. In small groups, everyone can use it, while in groups with over 32 members, only admins can use it to prevent spam. Users can also mute @all notifications to avoid distractions, with controls available in the group info section under notification settings.

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WhatsApp’s Upcoming ‘Mention All’ Feature for Groups Is Now Available to Beta Testers on Android