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Video Shows New Car Sensor Disrupts Smartphone Cameras

Laser beams can damage camera sensors. Several smartphone users had this experience with the Lidar system in the Volvo EX90.

Google Simplifies File Transfer Between Android and iOS With Quick Share

QR Code Function How to Transfer Files Between Android and iOS Without an App

Google Expands Quick Share with QR Code Feature to Simplify Data Transfer Between Android and iOS

Google adds a feature to its AI Gemini that allows users to adjust the depth of thought

Google AI Gets New Feature Users Will Soon Be Able to Control Gemini's Cognitive Load Themselves

Google is working on a new setting for Gemini. Users will be able to decide whether the AI responds quickly or thoroughly.

Currently, the first users are receiving the newly designed Gemini app.

New Look Google Gemini Receives Major App Update

Google is rolling out an updated Gemini app with a modern interface and new features to its initial users.

Snapchat Alternative Instagram Launches New App "Instants" in Germany

Meta introduces "Instants," a new app for spontaneous content. Photos and videos disappear after being viewed once.

First Look at Android 17 Promises New Creative Features with AI Assistance

Major Update Google Turns Android 17 Into a Video Powerhouse

When it comes to video, Android smartphones have long lagged behind iPhones. Android 17 aims to change that with numerous improvements.

Android Auto Will No Longer Be Limited by Display Formats

Major Update Android Auto Finally Gets a Video Player

Android Auto is getting a comprehensive design overhaul and its own video player, which can play YouTube clips, among other things.

Top 10 Surprise! These Are the Best-Selling Smartphones of 2026 So Far

New sales figures reveal which smartphones will dominate globally in 2026. Apple and Samsung share the top spot, but the surprise is in 10th place.

Users Must Act Now Google Ties Free Storage to New Condition

Google is restricting free cloud storage for new accounts. Without a phone number, users may only have access to 5 GB.

Gemini Intelligence introduces cross-platform AI features

With Gemini Intelligence Google Announces Largest Android Update in Years

Google Announces Gemini Intelligence for Android 17. The assistance system automates tasks and can create custom widgets.

Speed in Emergencies Emergency Number 110 Becomes More Precise: New Mobile Phone Tracking Launches in Germany

New Technology for Emergency Calls: Smartphones Automatically Send Location for Faster Help in Emergencies

eYou Launches in Europe End to Fake News? This New App Aims to Transform Social Media

eYou has launched: The European network focuses on data protection, transparent algorithms, and fact-checking to combat fake news.

With iOS 27, the camera app is set to receive a major upgrade.

iOS 27 Apple Plans Major Update for iPhone Camera

With iOS 27, the Camera app on the iPhone is set to receive a major upgrade, featuring widgets, a Siri mode, and enhanced settings.

When it comes to stocks, perseverance is often required–as Finnish grandmothers have demonstrated.

Unexpected Millionaires Nokia Made Finnish Grandmothers Rich

Nokia's transformation from a rubber boot manufacturer to a mobile phone giant unexpectedly turned some grandmothers into millionaires.

Data Centers Expand Microsoft's Climate Goal Under Pressure Due to AI Expansion

Microsoft is significantly expanding its AI capabilities, requiring greater energy use, potentially jeopardizing its 2030 climate goal.

Google Health Launches as Successor to Fitbit

New Fitness Ecosystem Google Health Replaces Fitbit: What's Changing Now

Google Replaces Fitbit With Health: New Features, Subscription Model, and Discontinued Features at a Glance

Optionally bookable WhatsApp Plus Launches on iPhones: What the New Subscription Offers

WhatsApp Plus Launches on First iPhones: Features, Price, and Availability Details

Will WhatsApp Messages Soon Require a PIN to Send?

Apps and Windows Version Affected Security Flaws in WhatsApp! Update Urgently Needed

Experts have discovered two security vulnerabilities in WhatsApp. Users should update their app on all devices to avoid risks.

The AirPods Pro are distinguished by their extremely compact design.

New Generation Apple Tests AirPods With Camera and Enhanced AI Integration

Apple is developing AirPods with a camera and AI. This will enable Siri to recognize the surroundings and provide more targeted assistance to users.

New Label Instagram Warns Against AI Posts

AI Content on Instagram Becomes More Visible A new label will indicate whether creators regularly use AI on their profiles.

According to an insider Before Release: Samsung Already Working on Android 17

While some are still waiting for One UI 8.5, Samsung is reportedly already working on Version 9. An initial beta version has now surfaced.

Merger Rumors Can Realme Save OnePlus From Collapse?

OnePlus faces a potential restructuring. A merger with Realme could significantly alter the manufacturer's future.

Too Expensive and Too Large This Apple Product Won't Be Released Just Yet

Apple pauses planned iPad Ultra due to high costs, technical weight, and weak demand in the premium Segment.

Person presses a finger on WhatsApp on the smartphone

Messenger This WhatsApp Setting Should Be Turned Off Immediately

WhatsApp's Link Preview may seem like a harmless feature. TECHBOOK explains why you should disable it—and how to do so.

Microsoft Discontinues the Lite Version of Outlook

Users Need to Adapt Only a Few Days Left! Popular Outlook App Disappearing

Microsoft is discontinuing the popular email client Outlook Lite for Android. Millions of users will soon need to look for alternatives.

Act Now Millions of Devices at Risk: New Trojan Monitors Smartphones

New malware disguises itself as a harmless app and often remains undetected in the system on Android devices for a long time.

Woman in a blue T-shirt and black blazer looks at her smartphone

Check Now! These Secret Codes Reveal if Your Smartphone Is Being Monitored

With simple secret codes, you can check if a smartphone is being monitored. Forwarding and spying can then be easily stopped.

Button batteries are extremely dangerous because they can cause chemical burns within a very short time if swallowed.

"Ultimate Child Shield" Energizer Develops Child-Safe Button Batteries

Button cells are extremely dangerous because they can cause chemical burns within a very short time if swallowed. Energizer has a solution for this.

Solution for AI Energy Demand Meta Plans to Harness Solar Power from Space: The Future of Energy?

Meta to Power AI Data Centers with Solar Energy from Space Satellites are set to provide electricity around the clock.

Apple aimed to further develop Siri into an artificial intelligence but now relies on help from competitors.

Competition Must Fix It 4 Reasons Why Apple Has Failed With Siri

Apple has fallen behind in AI, and Google Gemini is expected to fix it. The company is now focusing on a hybrid solution.