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AppWizard

April 15, 2025

My 5 favorite AI apps on Android right now – and how I use them

AI has integrated into daily life, especially for Android users due to Google's embedding of AI capabilities in the operating system. Key AI apps for Android include: 1. Google Gemini: The default AI app that enhances user experience without installation. It features Gemini Live for complex queries and can be used as a handy assistant. 2. Perplexity: An AI-driven query app with an intuitive interface for news summaries and organizing queries. It is free and serves as a default search engine for some users. 3. DeepSeek: An AI development firm from China offering two apps on Google Play: Deep Think (AI chatbot) and DeepSeek (AI assistant), which handles deep queries and basic searches. It is free but requires account registration. 4. Microsoft Copilot: A versatile AI tool for standard queries, drafting, and image creation. It summarizes news and requires a Microsoft account for access. 5. Opera's Aria: An AI tool integrated into the Opera browser, offering standard query capabilities and voice-to-text functionality. It requires installation but is free to use without a subscription.

BetaBeacon

May 16, 2024

Opera goes native for Windows on Arm

Opera has released an Arm-optimized version of its web browser for Windows devices, which operates at more than double the speed of its predecessors on Arm-based Windows systems. This version is backed by Microsoft's App Assure team and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., and is designed to provide top-tier browsing experience on devices equipped with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite Platform. The integration of Opera's new browser with Snapdragon-powered devices not only enhances speed but also improves battery life due to the power-conserving nature of Snapdragon processors.