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Maps is used widely across Android and iOS devices for navigation but tunnels have been challenge for the platform to work inside. The popular app now has a new Bluetooth feature that can restore location tracking even inside tunnels.

The focus of the new Oppo Reno phones is on the display, cameras, and design. They come with the Android 14-based OS, along with additional features like support for fast-charging batteries.

A new personalised sticker creator for iOS WhatsApp users has been released by Meta. By letting users make and exchange custom stickers, the new tool hopes to inject some fun into chats.
 

The users can now record WhatsApp calls on Android and iPhones using Call Recorder: Cube ACR" app. Know the steps on how to record Whatsapp calls on phones.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 series launched in India with focus on premium features in the affordable category this year.  The handsets run on Android 13-based MIUI 14 and will get three OS upgrades, according to the company.
 

Google Drive cloud storage is available to Android, iOS and desktop users and you get extra storage for a monthly fee. The cheapest Google Drive plan in India costs Rs 130 per month but the company is offering a special discount to start the year 2024.

Not just WhatsApp, Maps also now offers you the option to share live location with friends and family from your phone with extra details. All one has to do is enable the share location feature on their Google account for Maps.

WhatsApp will soon end its free unlimited backups to Google Drive, with chat history set to start counting against the allotted 15GB space in early 2024, nudging users towards paid Google One upgrade plans.
 

Microsoft has released a separate Copilot app for Android devices, providing users direct access to the AI-driven tool and offering functionalities such as chatbot capabilities, image creation, and text drafting assistance.
 

Gmail hack: Gmail is finally bringing useful features like an unsubscribe button for mobile users and here's what it promises to do for everyone. As per reports, the button will be available next to the name of the sender, and you just have to tap on it.

Google is reportedly working on a solution to allow Android users to check their battery health, a feature already available to iPhone users. The feature might release with the upcoming updates of the Android OS.
 

A number of privacy-focused enhancements have been revealed by Google Maps in an effort to give consumers more control over their personal data. The new functionality will be made accessible to users of Android and iOS over the course of the next year.
 

The new Vivo X100 and Vivo X100 Pro were launched in China last month (November 2023), and the new smartphone will run on Android 14-based OriginOS 4. Vivo is set to launch the new X100 series on December 14.  However, do note that Vivo is yet to announce a launch date for the X100 series in India.

Social media giant Meta and popular streaming platform Netflix have joined forces to launch an Archies-themed sticker pack on WhatsApp in India. Make sure your WhatsApp is up to date on your Android or iPhone. You can do this by going to the Google Play Store or App Store and updating the app.
 

A man based out of Washington DC ffell prey to an armed robbery in which the thieves stole “everything he had in his pockets.” This included his car keys and smartphone. However, the thieves reportedly returned the victim’s phone as it was an Android phone and they wanted nothing to do with it.