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Meta Tests Paid WhatsApp Features With New ‘Plus’ Tier

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Meta is testing a WhatsApp Plus subscription that includes themes, stickers, and chat tools in a limited rollout to select users.
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Samsung to Shut Down Its Messaging App, Switch to Google Messages in July

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Samsung will discontinue its Messages app in July 2026, pushing users to Google Messages with RCS, AI, and security upgrades.
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iPhone Privacy Alert: Predator Spyware Can Hide Camera, Mic Indicators

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Predator spyware can suppress iOS camera and mic indicators after full device compromise, researchers say.
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Samsung Adds Perplexity to Galaxy AI on Flagship Devices

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Samsung will add Perplexity to Galaxy AI on upcoming flagship devices, introducing a built-in multi-agent approach with system-level integrations across core apps.
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Fitbit’s Gemini AI Coach Expands to iPhone, 5 New Countries

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Fitbit expands its Gemini-powered AI health coach to iOS and five new markets for Premium subscribers.
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Apple Expands iPhone Driver’s Licenses to 7 US States

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Apple says seven more US states plan to support iPhone driver’s licenses, expanding Apple Wallet digital IDs already live in 13 states.
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Google Warns Over 1 Billion Android Phones Are Now at Risk

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Google warns that over 40% of Android devices no longer receive security updates, leaving more than 1 billion devices exposed to malware and spyware attacks.
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Open-Source Android Apps at Risk Under Google’s New Decree

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F-Droid says Google’s developer registration rule could end its open-source app store and strand users. Google defends verification as a security step.
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Amazon’s New Hardware Includes Alexa+ With ‘Agentic Capabilities’

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Amazon recently wrapped up its fall 2025 hardware event, which included a deeper look at Alexa+, the new Amazon Echo, a redesigned Kindle Scribe, and more.
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