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Android phones are about to get a big security upgrade to protect your photos
AppWizard
October 18, 2024

Android phones are about to get a big security upgrade to protect your photos

Google Play is enhancing user privacy with the introduction of the Photo Picker API, which debuted with Android 13. This feature allows users to selectively share images with applications instead of granting full access to their photo and video libraries. Google plans to enforce stricter guidelines for developers to ensure that only apps that genuinely need full gallery access can obtain it. The Photo Picker API currently lacks a search function and does not display local albums, making it challenging to locate older images. Additionally, concerns have been raised about the Pixel 9 transmitting data to Google without explicit user consent, including location and network status updates every 15 minutes. Google has stated that user security and privacy are top priorities for Pixel.
Gemini makes it easy to share images: now you can share with other Android apps
AppWizard
October 2, 2024

Gemini makes it easy to share images: now you can share with other Android apps

The Gemini app for Android has introduced an update (version 1.0.668480831) that allows users to share images directly from various applications, including Google Photos, via the Android share menu. This enhancement simplifies the sharing process, eliminating the need to navigate through the gallery within the app. Currently, the feature supports only image sharing, while links and text sharing are not supported.
Gemini for Android gets direct image sharing into the app
AppWizard
October 2, 2024

Gemini for Android gets direct image sharing into the app

Google's Gemini AI chatbot has been updated to simplify image sharing for Android users. With the new version (v1.0.668480831), users can now share images directly from various apps, including Google Photos, into the Gemini app, reducing the complexity of the previous method. This feature currently supports only images, with links and text sharing not available. The update is being gradually rolled out and aims to improve user experience by streamlining workflows and reducing the need for navigating through multiple steps. However, shared images currently open in the full Gemini app, which may disrupt the user experience for those who prefer the overlay interface.
You can now share an image directly to Gemini from other Android apps
AppWizard
October 2, 2024

You can now share an image directly to Gemini from other Android apps

Gemini has streamlined its image-sharing capabilities in the latest update, version 1.0.668480831. Users can now share images directly from other applications, including Google Photos, via a Gemini icon in the Android share sheet. This feature is limited to images, as links and text cannot be shared in this manner. However, sharing an image opens the full Gemini app, which may disrupt the user experience. The update is currently rolling out to Gemini users on Android, improving usability for enriching prompts with visual content.
Top 10 Messaging App Alternatives to Telegram
AppWizard
August 27, 2024

Top 10 Messaging App Alternatives to Telegram

Instant messaging systems gained widespread adoption in the mid-to-late 1990s, evolving from basic platforms like AIM and ICQ to advanced applications such as WhatsApp. WhatsApp has a large user base and complies with regulatory standards, but some users have concerns about its privacy practices despite claims of end-to-end encryption. This has led to the popularity of alternatives like Telegram, which offers a “secret chat” feature with end-to-end encryption but faces scrutiny due to recent developments involving the European Union and its founder's arrest. Users have diverse needs in messaging apps, ranging from simple functionality to advanced features like large file sharing and group communications. The top ten alternatives to Telegram and WhatsApp include: 1. Signal: Launched in 2015, it has 40 million users by 2022, focusing on privacy with instant messaging, voice/video calls, and group chats limited to five participants. 2. Viber: Facilitates community engagement with groups of up to 1,000 members, offers end-to-end encryption, and allows calls to landlines and mobile numbers. 3. Google Chat: Launched in 2017, it supports one-on-one and group chats, requires invitations to connect, and integrates with Google services. 4. Slack: Popular for organizational communication since 2009, it supports various content types and requires integration for certain features. 5. Twitch: Primarily a live-streaming platform, it includes a chat feature ideal for building a following, especially in gaming. 6. Snapchat: Evolved from a photo-sharing app to a messaging platform known for disappearing messages, targeting a younger audience. 7. Microsoft Teams: A corporate communication tool supporting individual/group chats, integrating with Microsoft Office, and gained popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic. 8. Mighty Pro: Allows users to create their own community-building apps, featuring live streaming and discussion forums. 9. Discord: Designed for gamers, it serves as both a forum and live-streaming platform, focusing on social interactions rather than business. 10. Geneva: Facilitates group video chats with customizable chat rooms and basic scheduling features.
You Can Finally Send High-quality Photos on Facebook Messenger | Lifehacker
AppWizard
April 15, 2024

You Can Finally Send High-quality Photos on Facebook Messenger | Lifehacker

- Facebook Messenger has rolled out a new feature that allows users to send images in higher definition, following WhatsApp's lead. - The new HD photo option in Messenger allows users to share images with more original quality, although some compression may occur. - Users can now send larger files up to 100 MB directly from their phones on Messenger. - Messenger has introduced a shared albums feature and a QR code feature to enhance social connectivity. - To maximize image quality in Messenger, users can select the HD option in the chat composer or share photos as files to avoid quality loss.
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