Samsung Developing One UI 9 Feature That Blocks Distracting Apps at Network Level: Report

Samsung is said to be developing a new productivity-focused feature to reduce distractions by controlling internet access at the network level. The feature, reportedly discovered within One UI 9, can selectively block internet connectivity for specific categories of apps such as social media, games, and streaming platforms. As per the report, the functionality is still experimental and was sighted after Samsung commenced the rollout of Android 17-based One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S26 series.

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Instagram Launches Instants Feature for Ephemeral Content Sharing; Standalone App Announced

Meta on Wednesday announced the launch of Instants. It is a new Instagram feature designed to make casual photo sharing between friends faster and more spontaneous. The company claims it allows users to share unfiltered, ephemeral photos directly through Instagram’s inbox. Alongside the feature, Meta is experimenting with a standalone Instants app in select countries to provide quicker camera access. It is said to have a similar functionality as Snapchat, while retaining Instagram’s existing safety, privacy, and parental supervision features for teens.

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Oppo Find N6 Review: A Great Foldable That You Might Never Experience

The Oppo Find N6 has a premium design and a sleek profile. The handset packs a vivid 6.62-inch LTPO OLED cover display and an 8.12-inch OLED main display. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. Moreover, the device features a quad-camera setup on the rear panel with a 200-megapixel primary sensor. The Oppo Find N6 is powered by a 6,000mAh battery. Check out the review to know more.

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Google Unveils New Googlebook Laptops With Gemini Intelligence, Magic Pointer and Glowbar Design

Google has unveiled Googlebook, a new category of AI-focused laptops designed around Gemini Intelligence. The launch of new laptops comes more than 15 years after the launch of Chromebooks. The new laptops feature Google Chrome and Google Play Store. It will come with a modern OS that’s designed for Gemini Intelligence. The new laptops are claimed to be the first laptops designed from the ground up for Gemini Intelligence.

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OPPO F33 Series 5G: The New Selfie Champion in the Mid-Range Segment

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iQOO 15T Tipped to Launch With Custom Dimensity 9500 Chip; China Telecom Listing Reveals Key Specifications

iQOO 15T is expected to launch in China on May 20 alongside the iQOO Pad 6 Pro and TWS 5i. A leak from a tipster claims the phone will use a custom Dimensity 9500 "Monster" edition chip and Q3 gaming chip. A China Telecom listing suggests it will feature a 6.82-inch 2K 144Hz OLED display, 200-megapixel dual rear cameras, a 16-megapixel selfie camera, and an 8,000mAh battery with 100W wired charging.

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macOS 27 to Reportedly Feature Big Changes With Liquid Glass Refinements, Better Readability

Apple’s Liquid Glass push has been in the news for some time now. Released with iOS 27 and related software updates, it brings a fresh visual makeover, with glass-like elements in the UI. While it has appealed to some, others have called it a Windows Vista-lookalike, along with the corresponding problems that came along with it. As per a seasoned journalist, the Cupertino-based tech giant is preparing a refined version of its Liquid Glass interface with macOS 27. It is said to focus on improving readability, polishing transparency effects, and fixing visual inconsistencies.

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