RCS Universal Profile 4.0 Will Bring Native Video Call and Rich Text Support to Messaging Apps

RCS (Rich Communication Services) Universal Profile 4.0 has been introduced by the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) as the latest messaging standard, GSMA’s Technical Director Tom Van Pelt announced on Thursday. The latest RCS profile brings multiple new features, which might soon come to various RCS-based messaging apps. The RCS Universal ...

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WhatsApp Announces Big Update; Rolls Out Cross-Platform Chat Transfer Tool, Dual Accounts on iOS and More

WhatsApp on Thursday announced a new set of features that are aimed at improving cross-platform functionality, organisation, and usability. As per the Meta-owned instant messaging app, new tools are rolling out for managing storage, transferring chats between Android and iOS devices, and improving conversations with AI features. iPhone users can now also maintain two ...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide Leak Reveals Much Bigger, Tablet-Like Design

Samsung may launch a wider version of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 alongside the standard model, according to recent leaks. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide is said to feature a significantly broader unfolded design, measuring up to 161.4mm in width, making it around 18mm wider than the regular variant. It could also adopt a 3:4 aspect ratio, similar to a tablet, improving multitaskin...

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Apple’s iPhone Fold Likely to Ship Later Than iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max: Mark Gurman

Apple’s long-rumoured foldable iPhone has been rumoured for years. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman now says it won’t actually ship to customers alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in that same timeframe. The foldable model is said to come with a 7.8-inch internal display and a 5.5-inch external screen. It is said to feature dual cameras on both the front a...

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Apple’s iPhone Fold Likely to Ship Later Than iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max: Mark Gurman

Apple to Reportedly Open Up Siri to Gemini, Claude and More Third-Party AI Assistants With iOS 27

Apple is said to be planning a major change to its artificial intelligence (AI) strategy. According to a seasoned journalist, the Cupertino-based tech giant could open up Siri to third-party AI assistants, moving beyond the current ChatGPT exclusivity. The changes, expected to arrive with iOS 27, are reported to be an attempt to bring about a turnaround in Apple’s f...

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