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Google is Rolling out Photorealistic ‘Likeness’ Avatars on Android XR to Compete with Apple’s ‘Personas’

Google is starting to roll out new photorealistic avatars which they call “Likeness”. Similar to Apple’s Personas, Likeness ...

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Right now, a lifetime subscription can be yours for just $41.99 (reg. $199.99) with code SCAN through Dec. 21.

This 4-step routine instantly improves my Android phone performance - and it works everytime

Make sure your Android phone is up to date on the OS front. Keeping it up to date will make it snappier and install the latest security protocols. You can go to Settings > General > System Update to ...

You Can Use 'Circle to Search' to Identify Scams on Android

Circle to Search and Google Lens can now assess messages for scam red flags, and if possible fraud is detected, you'll get ...

iOS 26.3 Makes It Easier to Switch From iPhone to Android

With iOS 26.3, Apple is making it simpler for iPhone users to transition to an Android smartphone, with new built-in tools ...

Google just upgraded your Gemini app with a faster default model

The efficient model outperforms Gemini 2.5 Pro in all benchmark tests, all while using 30 percent fewer tokens at $0.50 per ...

Getting rid of Gemini in Google apps is possible — here's what you can do

Open the Google Photos app on your phone. Tap your profile icon in the upper-right corner and select Google Photos settings .

I'm using Samsung's One UI 8.5 beta, and there's one feature every Android skin needs to copy

There are many great features in Samsung's One UI 8.5 beta, but only one that every other Android skin needs to copy.

You can send live video to 911 from your Android phone in seconds now - here's how

If 911 needs eyes on your situation, they'll send a prompt for you to share live video instantly. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Calling 911 can be stressful, and effectively ...