MiniMax releases M2.1 AI model for multi-language programming versatility

MiniMax M2 was released in late October this year. The company stated that M2.1 demonstrated significant improvements in capability over its predecessor, especially in multilingual scenarios. Here, it ...
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Databases in 2025: A Year in Review

The world tried to kill Andy off but he had to stay alive to to talk about what happened with databases in 2025.

5 Essential Open-Source Apps Every Android User Should Try

Apps like Canta, PixelPlayer, and Audire are some of the essential open‑source Android apps you should install if you want ...

Android source code releases are only coming twice a year now

Android source code releases usually happen multiple times a year, but Google is now going to be scaling things back and only ...
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5 open-source Android apps that put Google's defaults to shame

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I found the best Google Photos alternative on Android after years of switching back and forth

Parth is a technology analyst and writer specializing in the comprehensive review and feature exploration of the Android ecosystem. His work is distinguished by its meticulous focus on flagship ...

Google’s new Android source code release schedule is bad news for custom ROMs

Google confirmed to Android Authority that starting from 2026, it will push new source code to AOSP only twice a year: in Q2 ...
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Google Keep is the most underrated focus app on Android — here's how I use it to stay organized

Anu is a Features author at Android Police. You'll find her writing in-depth pieces about automation tools, productivity apps, and explainers. Before joining AP, she used to write for prominent tech ...
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Android Auto might soon let you cast media right to your car

Android Auto version 15.9.6551 includes new strings suggesting Google Cast support is in development, potentially allowing media sharing between phones and cars. This feature would align Android Auto ...
Engadget

OpenAI just launched an app store inside ChatGPT

OpenAI has introduced an app directory that's now available right inside ChatGPT, the company announced. "Apps extend ChatGPT conversations by bringing in new context and letting users take action ...
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Android Sound Notifications help you catch key alerts

Staying aware of your surroundings matters. That includes hearing smoke alarms, appliance beeps or a knock at the door. Still, real life gets busy. You wear headphones. You get focused. Sounds slip by ...
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Your Pixel just got a major update. Here’s how to download Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 right now

Google’s last couple of QPR updates for Android 16 have been nothing short of incredible. QPR1 brought Google’s excellent Material 3 Design UI to Pixel phones, while this month’s QPR2 update added new ...