Google Is Reportedly Adding More Verification Layers in Play Store to Curb Sideloading Apps

Google is reportedly adding a new verification step in the Play Store to discourage sideloading on Android. Code references suggest users may need an internet connection to verify an app’s developer, with warnings about risks from unverified sources. While installation without verification will remain possible, the process is expected to become more high-friction an...

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JioHotstar Announces Monthly Subscription Plans Across Mobile, Super, and Premium Tiers

JioHotstar on Monday announced a revised subscription structure for new users, introducing monthly plans across all tiers starting from as little as Rs. 79 per month. As per the streaming platform, this move is aimed at making the platform and its content more accessible, while also aligning pricing with changing viewing habits and rising large-screen consumption of J...

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Asus Reportedly Halts Smartphone Launches ‘Temporarily’ to Focus on AI Robots, Smart Glasses

Asus's Chairman, Jonney Shih Chong-Tang, reportedly announced on January 16 at the company's 2025 Year-End Gala at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center that the Taiwanese tech giant will no longer launch new smartphones. The company is said to redirect its research and development (R&D) resources towards developing AI hardware, specifically AI robots and AI smart glas...

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