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Android users will get new security and multitasking tools first, as Google rolls out Gemini 3.5 Live Translate and other updates.
Millions of consumer devices were pulled into a botnet used for hacking and espionage, prompting Google to disable apps and accounts.
Users can now store passkeys and share vault items securely as ExpressKeys expands beyond basic password management in a major update.
At NZD $239, the screenless tracker offers accurate health monitoring and multi-day battery life for users seeking fewer distractions.
Retailers are being pushed to capture sales from AI assistants as Salesforce links its commerce software to ChatGPT and other platforms.
Users can now track investments and request tailored market briefings as Google broadens Finance into a fuller portfolio app worldwide.
Growing deepfake scams are pushing consumers towards paid verification tools, as Bitdefender's app checks videos for manipulation and malicious intent.
The scam network's fake texts may have reached millions of Android users, with authorities linking it to major card theft and losses.
Sovereignty concerns over data residency and cloud routing are pushing more governments and enterprises to keep device management in-house.
Travelling professionals can now avoid laptop trackpads, as a pocket-sized foldable mouse cuts strain and works across multiple devices.
Portable gear is becoming a must for hybrid workers as Logitech targets comfort, connectivity and sustainability with its latest devices.
Android users will be warned when a saved contact's call appears spoofed, as Google moves to curb rising impersonation scams.
Buyers in New Zealand gain a wider choice of Motorola handsets, with seven new models spanning entry-level 5G phones to a NZD $3,499 foldable.
New Zealand users should hear more accurate directions as the app rolls out a Kiwi-accent voice for te reo Māori place names.
An opt-out case could leave thousands of UK app developers sharing damages from alleged overcharging on Google Play if they win.
An opt-out class action over Google Play fees could see thousands of UK developers seek more than GBP £1 billion in damages.
The cloud-based app could cut setup time for small merchants and intensify pressure on Square, Shopify and Lightspeed in Australia.
Android users will get a warning when a supposedly familiar caller may be spoofed, as deepfake-enabled scams rise.
Accessibility is moving into mainstream platforms, but hallucinations and privacy risks could still undermine users who rely on AI support.
Australian buyers can cut as much as AUD $750 from Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra, as end-of-financial-year deals broaden across phones and appliances.
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