News/Mobile
Motorola’s Large Action Model delivers where the Rabbit R1 failed
Key features and functionality: Motorola's Large Action Model (LAM) operates through a dedicated Moto AI app on the Razr Plus (2024), executing common tasks like ordering coffee or booking rides through existing smartphone applications. The system demonstrates real-time execution of voice commands, such as ordering coffee through the Starbucks app or booking rides via Uber Users can observe the LAM's actions as it navigates through familiar apps, providing transparency in its decision-making process The model learns user preferences over time, adapting to specific choices like preferred ride types or coffee orders Technical implementation: Unlike standalone AI devices, Motorola's approach integrates...
read Feb 4, 2025Xiaomi 15 Ultra global variant spotted on Geekbench ahead of launch
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra's global variant has appeared on Geekbench AI, revealing key specifications ahead of its anticipated February 26th launch in China. Latest developments; The global version of Xiaomi's flagship device, identified by model number 25010PN30G, has been spotted on the Geekbench AI benchmarking platform. The device listing confirms the presence of Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC processor Memory specifications show 14.74 GB, indicating a 16 GB RAM configuration The smartphone will ship with Android 15, likely featuring HyperOS 2.0 interface Technical specifications; The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is positioned as a high-end flagship with impressive hardware capabilities. The device will...
read Feb 2, 2025How to install DeepSeek on your phone — and why you’d want to
The latest smartphones can now run sophisticated AI language models like DeepSeek directly on device, offering enhanced privacy through offline processing. Key capabilities: Modern flagship smartphones have demonstrated the ability to run condensed versions of large language models (LLMs) locally, achieving usable performance for basic tasks. High-end phones with Snapdragon 8 Elite chips can process 7-8 billion parameter models at 11 tokens per second Older devices like the Pixel 7 Pro can handle smaller 3 billion parameter models at 5 tokens per second Current implementations rely solely on CPU processing, with no GPU or NPU acceleration yet available Technical requirements:...
read Feb 2, 2025One UI 7 now lets you use Galaxy AI writing tools without Samsung’s buggy keyboard
Samsung has updated its Galaxy AI Writing Assist feature in One UI 7 to work with third-party keyboards, no longer requiring users to use Samsung's default keyboard app. Key Update: One UI 7 introduces keyboard-agnostic functionality for Galaxy AI writing tools, making them accessible across different keyboard applications through a simple highlight and tap interface. Users can now access Galaxy AI writing features by highlighting text or long-pressing in empty text fields, regardless of which keyboard app they're using The Galaxy AI logo appears alongside other text editing options when text is highlighted in social or chat apps Writing tools...
read Feb 1, 2025DeepSeek AI tops global mobile app downloads
DeepSeek's AI chatbot has achieved the top position in global mobile app downloads, with particularly strong adoption in India. Market dominance: DeepSeek's AI assistant has secured the number one position in Apple's App Store across 140 markets since January 26, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the competitive AI assistant landscape. The app's success spans multiple geographical regions, with India emerging as the largest market contributing 15.6% of total downloads The achievement encompasses downloads across various platforms since the app's initial launch The data analysis excludes third-party app stores in China, focusing on official distribution channels Global market dynamics: The...
read Jan 31, 2025Despite new AI features, iPhone sales dipped in 2024
Apple's iPhone sales declined slightly in late 2024 despite the introduction of new AI features, with overall sales dropping approximately 1% to $69.1bn compared to the previous year. Market Performance and Key Numbers: Apple reported mixed results in its latest earnings report, with total company sales rising 4% to $124.3bn while iPhone revenue specifically decreased. Overall company profits increased 7% year-over-year to $36.3bn Strong performance in computer sales and services business, including Apple TV, Apple News, and Apple Pay, helped offset iPhone weakness A record number of existing iPhone users upgraded their devices during the period AI Implementation and Challenges:...
read Jan 31, 2025iPhone Messages app now offers DALL-E AI image generation
Apple's latest iOS 18.2 update enables users to generate AI-created images directly within the Messages app using DALL·E through ChatGPT integration. New Feature Overview: The integration of ChatGPT with Apple Intelligence brings advanced AI image generation capabilities to supported iPhone models, specifically the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16. The feature allows users to create custom images through voice commands in the Messages app DALL·E's image generation capabilities typically produce higher quality results compared to Apple's Image Playground Users can access this functionality without a ChatGPT account, though account holders can sign in for additional features Setup Process: The ChatGPT...
read Jan 30, 2025iPhone sales decline as Apple advances AI push
Apple's iPhone sales experienced a slight decline of 1% to $69.1bn in late 2023, despite the company's introduction of new artificial intelligence features in select markets. Market Performance and AI Integration: The tech giant's strategic rollout of AI capabilities has shown mixed results across different regions, with positive reception in markets where the features were available. Strong adoption was reported in the US market where AI features were initially launched Apple plans to expand AI features to more languages in April 2024 The company's AI news roundup feature faced criticism and was suspended due to accuracy issues, including errors in...
read Jan 30, 2025The 8 best AI chatbot apps for Apple devices
Market Overview: Eight major AI chatbot applications currently dominate the landscape for iPhone, iPad, and Mac users, each offering unique features and capabilities while competing for market share. Leading Platforms and Core Features: Each platform brings distinct capabilities and pricing models to serve different user needs. Anthropic Claude emphasizes safe AI development and excels in document handling, available on iOS devices and web for free, with a Pro tier at $20/month DeepSeek offers unique "thought process" transparency and competitive AI capabilities at lower operational costs, available free on iPhone and web Google Gemini provides comprehensive features including voice mode, image...
read Jan 29, 2025Mobile AI apps now represent a $2B market, and ChatGPT (still) leads the pack
Market Overview: The mobile AI application market has reached $2 billion in value, with ChatGPT emerging as the clear market leader. ChatGPT has generated $529 million in revenue since its mobile app launch in May 2023 The app's earnings are nearly quadruple those of its closest competitor U.S. consumers account for approximately half of all AI app sales Growth Trajectory: The mobile AI app market experienced remarkable expansion throughout 2024. Total spending on AI apps reached $1.4 billion in 2024 This represents a nearly fourfold increase compared to 2023 Market momentum accelerated during the fourth quarter of 2024 Market Analysis:...
read Jan 28, 2025Google’s Deep Research AI agent now available in the Gemini Android App
Google's Deep Research is an agentic feature that conducts comprehensive web research on behalf of users, and now it's available through the Gemini Android app. Key Features and Functionality: Deep Research operates by creating and executing multi-step research plans based on user queries. Users can pose questions about any topic, and the AI develops a research strategy that can be approved or rejected The feature mimics human research behavior by browsing the web, making iterative searches, and compiling findings Results are presented as organized reports with source links for further exploration Users can refine reports through follow-up questions and export...
read Jan 27, 2025iOS 18.3 update includes much needed improvements to AI summaries
The latest iOS update introduces changes to AI-powered notification handling and makes Apple Intelligence a default feature for newer devices. Key Updates: Apple has released iOS 18.3, which brings significant modifications to how AI handles notification summaries and introduces new artificial intelligence capabilities. Apple has temporarily disabled notification summaries for news and entertainment apps following accuracy concerns raised by the BBC Users who opt into the feature will receive notifications when it becomes available again New visual indicators include italicized text for AI-generated summaries to distinguish them from standard notifications Lock screen management options for notification summaries have been added...
read Jan 27, 2025DeepSeek spooks the American tech industry after topping the Apple App Store
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has disrupted the AI industry with its R1 reasoning model and free AI assistant app, triggering market concerns and a significant drop in Nvidia's stock price. Key developments: DeepSeek's R1 model, announced around January 20, claims to match OpenAI's o1 in reasoning capabilities while being developed at a fraction of the cost. The model was trained for approximately $6 million using less advanced Nvidia H800 chips due to US export restrictions DeepSeek released the model weights freely under an MIT license, allowing anyone to download, run, and modify the technology The company's AI assistant app quickly...
read Jan 27, 2025Apple’s latest iOS update requires users to opt out of new AI features
Apple has released major operating system updates across its ecosystem, with iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, and MacOS 15.3 now featuring Apple Intelligence as a default setting rather than an opt-in feature. What's new: Apple Intelligence, the company's artificial intelligence technology, is now automatically enabled for new and upgrading users on compatible devices. Users who prefer not to use the AI features must manually disable them through the Settings menu The feature now requires 7GB of storage space, an increase from the initial 4GB requirement Disabling the feature may not immediately recover the storage space Device compatibility: Apple's AI features are...
read Jan 24, 2025Who’s doing AI better? iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Samsung S25 Ultra
The smartphone industry has reached an inflection point as Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra and Apple's iPhone 16 Pro Max demonstrate remarkable hardware parity while diverging significantly in their approach to artificial intelligence and software capabilities. This comparison examines how these flagship devices represent a crucial shift in the smartphone landscape, where traditional hardware advantages give way to AI-driven features and ecosystem integration as key differentiators. Hardware convergence: Both devices feature remarkably similar physical designs and technical specifications, marking a plateau in smartphone hardware evolution. Both phones utilize titanium chassis and premium glass construction The S25 Ultra features a slightly larger...
read Jan 24, 2025Perplexity on Android: What it can do and how to get it
Perplexity has launched its AI assistant for Android devices, offering task automation and visual recognition capabilities through a mobile interface. Key Features and Functionality: Perplexity's mobile assistant extends beyond basic question-answering to perform various automated tasks and interpret visual information through the device's camera. Users can request assistance with writing emails, setting reminders, and booking services through voice commands The assistant includes multimodal capabilities, allowing it to analyze on-screen content and process visual information through the device's camera Integration with popular apps like Uber enables automated actions such as ride booking Real-World Performance: Initial testing demonstrates the assistant's practical applications...
read Jan 23, 2025Perplexity now available as an AI assistant on Android devices
AI startup Perplexity has launched a new AI-powered assistant for Android devices, expanding the competitive landscape of digital assistants with capabilities similar to ChatGPT, Siri, and Alexa. Key Features and Availability: Perplexity Assistant offers a range of practical functionalities designed to streamline daily tasks and digital interactions. The assistant can perform various tasks including booking dinner reservations, hailing rides, and setting reminders The tool is currently available in 15 languages through the Google Play Store Perplexity has expressed interest in developing an iOS version, pending necessary permissions from Apple Market Context: The launch represents a significant move in the increasingly...
read Jan 23, 2025AI and mobile commerce fueled record US holiday sales
Mobile shopping and AI drive record 2024 US holiday sales, with online purchases reaching $282 billion in the United States according to Salesforce data. Key performance metrics: The 2024 holiday shopping season demonstrated significant growth in both traditional and digital retail channels. Total global online holiday sales reached $1.2 trillion in 2024 US online and non-store sales ranged between $295.1 billion and $297.9 billion Key shopping days showed strong performance with Thanksgiving ($6.1 billion), Black Friday ($10.8 billion), and Cyber Monday ($13.3 billion) all posting substantial figures Mobile commerce dominance: Mobile shopping emerged as the preferred method for holiday purchases,...
read Jan 23, 2025Google’s Gemini AI works across multiple apps in new Galaxy smartphones
Google's AI assistant Gemini has gained new cross-application capabilities that allow users to complete multi-step tasks using natural language prompts, with the feature being prominently featured on Samsung's S25 phones. Key functionality: Gemini can now seamlessly work across multiple applications simultaneously to help users complete complex tasks that previously required manual switching between apps. Users can issue a single prompt to accomplish multi-step tasks, such as locating a restaurant and sharing the details with contacts The AI assistant works across both Samsung's native applications and Google's suite of apps While not exclusive to Samsung's S25 series, the feature will come...
read Jan 23, 2025Take a picture of your hardest homework problem and this AI mobile app might help you solve it
SpeedTutorAI, a new AI-powered learning assistant app for iOS devices, offers comprehensive educational support through photo-based problem solving and lecture transcription capabilities. Product Overview: SpeedTutorAI Premium combines advanced AI technology with practical learning tools to help students master various academic subjects. The app enables users to photograph homework problems for step-by-step solutions across multiple subjects including algebra, calculus, chemistry, and grammar Built-in lecture recording features provide AI-powered transcription and automatic summarization capabilities An interactive AI tutor component offers real-time assistance and explanations for complex topics Technical Requirements and Accessibility: The platform is exclusively designed for Apple's mobile ecosystem with specific...
read Jan 23, 2025Why Samsung’s alliance with Google is a major threat to iPhone dominance
At Unpacked 2025, Samsung announced its new Galaxy S25 smartphone lineup featuring advanced AI capabilities and deep integration with Google's technology ecosystem. Key announcement: Samsung unveiled its latest Galaxy S25 smartphones at the Unpacked event, showcasing on-device large language models and multimodal AI capabilities that adapt to user behavior. The new phones feature AI that can learn from user habits and take actions based on visual and audio inputs Samsung's partnership with Google's Project Astra enables advanced features like screen sharing and live video streaming These capabilities differentiate Galaxy devices from other Android phones, including Google's Pixel line Ecosystem strategy:...
read Jan 22, 2025These exciting new AI features are coming to Google Pixel and other Android phones
Samsung Unpacked 2025 showcased new AI features that will soon be available across Google Pixel and other Android devices, expanding the capabilities of digital assistants and search functions. Key Updates: Google announced that several AI features introduced at Samsung Unpacked will be rolled out to various Android devices, with some features exclusive to newer models like the Pixel 9 lineup. Gemini's functionality will expand to allow cross-app action chaining, enabling users to complete multiple tasks with a single command New capabilities will integrate with popular Google services including Maps, Calendar, and YouTube Third-party app support is planned for future expansion...
read Jan 22, 2025All the major announcements from Samsung’s Unpacked 2025
Samsung kicked off 2025 with its highly anticipated Unpacked event, unveiling a comprehensive refresh of its flagship smartphone lineup along with ambitious AI innovations. The Korean tech giant introduced the Galaxy S25 series, featuring the standard S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra models, alongside a surprise preview of the upcoming Galaxy S25 Edge. While maintaining familiar design elements, Samsung has doubled down on artificial intelligence integration through its expanded Galaxy AI suite, introduced more powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite processors, and made notable improvements to its camera systems. Let's dive into the key announcements that dominated this year's showcase. Samsung Galaxy S25...
read Jan 22, 2025Samsung wants to turn its latest generation of Galaxy smartphones into AI companions
Samsung announced three new Galaxy S25 smartphone models at its Unpacked event, each of which prominently feature artificial intelligence capabilities while maintaining the same price points as previous models. Core specifications and pricing: The Galaxy S25 lineup maintains similar hardware to its predecessors, with notable upgrades limited to a faster processor and enhanced ultrawide camera capabilities. The three models are priced at $800 for the standard version, $1000 for the Plus model, and $1300 for the Ultra variant The smartphones will be available in retail stores starting February 7 Samsung reported a 25% increase in Galaxy S24 sales last year,...
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