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Smartphone Battery Tip: Setting a charging limit on Android and iPhone devices helps safeguard battery health, extend overall lifespan, and enhance daily performance. Limiting charging to 80–85% reduces battery stress, keeps the device cooler, and ensures more reliable and consistent battery backup. 

Chandra Grahan 2026 Timings Today: This will be the last total lunar eclipse for the next two years, with the next one expected on December 31, 2028. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to witness and capture the Blood Moon in all its glory.

Google Maps Redesigned App: The redesigned Google Maps settings bring a cleaner, more organised layout, with all options grouped into seven high-level menus, each supported by clear icons and short descriptions.

OpenAI's ChatGPT History Delete: By default, ChatGPT saves users’ chat history, including personal and professional queries. However, a simple method is available to delete this history and protect user privacy.  

Google Android Emergency Location Service Feature: Google mentioned that the service comes with strong privacy safeguards. ELS works only during emergency calls, is completely free, and does not need any extra apps or hardware. 

Apple iOS 26.3 Beta Update: The update introduces a new Notification Forwarding feature that lets iPhone users send incoming notifications to third-party wearable devices, such as Android smartwatches. 

X Down in India: Earlier in May this year, the social media platform suffered an outage globally, including in India, as users were unable to load new posts and were unable to log in. 

Delhi Red Fort Blast: In the tragic incident, thirteen people were killed in the Red Fort blast, which involved the i20, packed with a mix of high-grade explosive materials and ammonium nitrate fuel oil.

WhatsApp Message Translation Feature: It is not yet clear when the new feature will be available on the Windows and Web versions of the app. 

Google Chrome AI Features: Google has further linked Gemini with apps like Calendar, YouTube, and Maps for smoother cross-app support.

Currently available in the U.S. for users who opt into the AI Mode experiment via Labs, Search Live lets you have a natural, back-and-forth voice chat with Search while exploring links from across the web.  

Smartphones To Lose WhatsApp Support In 2025: To continue using WhatsApp, iPhones must now be running iOS 15.1 or later, and Android devices must be on Android 5.1 or newer.  

Meta had earlier hinted the change would roll out Back in May 2025 (yep, that is next year). But surprisingly the deadline has moved up. And it is here.

Here are three new ways Android is keeping you and your devices safe.

India-Pakistan Conflict: Tensions spiked further with reports of drone sightings at 26 locations — from Baramulla in the north to Bhuj in the south — spanning both the International Border and the Line of Control (LoC).  

Turn Off Microphone Access On Android: Many users tend to grant app permissions—such as access to the microphone, contacts, location, or camera—without fully evaluating the potential privacy risks.  

WhatsApp Chat Themes Feature: While this feature is new to WhatsApp, it is not entirely unique—Instagram, another Meta-owned platform, already provides chat themes. 

CERT recommends that users of Android 12, 13, 14, and 15 update their devices to avoid any potential attacks.

Budget 2025: The Budget session of Parliament, which began on January 31 with President Droupadi Murmu’s address, will be held in two parts. The first session will run until February 13, while the second is scheduled from March 10 to April 4. 

The smartwatch market offers diverse options catering to fitness, health tracking, and productivity. The Apple Watch Series 10 is ideal for iOS users seeking advanced features, while the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 blends style and versatility. Amazfit Active Edge suits active lifestyles, and Huawei Watch Fit 2 balances functionality and design.