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Google is rolling out a major update to its Gemini AI platform that changes how mobile users interact with artificial intelligence on Android devices. With its latest enhancement, Gemini can now operate in split-screen mode alongside other apps, allowing the AI assistant to work in context with what’s on your phone screen – without forcing you to switch between apps. Bringing AI into your workflow Traditionally, AI assistants on smartphones have existed in separate interfaces: you open a chat window, ask a question, then switch back to your app of choice once you’ve received an answer. Google’s new split-screen implementation…

Last year, Google first enabled AirDrop compatibility on Pixel 10 devices, a change that finally let Android phones share files with iPhones using Apple’s own system. Now, Google is expanding its Quick Share feature, and Pixel 9 phones are next in line. Google shared the news on X, confirming that the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold now support Apple’s AirDrop. Exciting News🎉 Starting today, we are bringing Quick Share compatibility with AirDrop to the Google Pixel 9, 9 Pro and 9 Pro Fold! The feature will roll out over the next…

Lenovo appears ready to revive its detachable ThinkPad design with a new entrant that could challenge premium 2-in-1 devices such as Microsoft’s Surface Pro and even Apple’s iPad Pro in the high-end convertible market. Early leaks and renders of the ThinkPad X13 Detachable Gen 1 reveal a sleek refresh that blends classic ThinkPad durability with a modern, tablet-first form factor just ahead of Mobile World Congress 2026. A new ThinkPad fold in a familiar 2-in-1 role According to recently leaked images and reports, Lenovo’s upcoming ThinkPad X13 Detachable retains the hallmark business-ready ThinkPad aesthetic while adopting a more contemporary, Surface-like…

Ahead of the first Galaxy Unpacked event of the year, Samsung’s mobile division is struggling to finalise the pricing for the Galaxy S26. We’ve read plenty of reports about the pricing, but this one sounds, well, more realistic. The Korean smartphone maker is grappling with two main issues here. First, memory makers are focusing on enterprise-grade memory that requires high-bandwidth chips, which usually pay better than consumer-grade chips. Memory market pressures complicate pricing As a result, the supply of general-purpose DRAM, the kind used in smartphones, has declined sharply, leading to dramatic price increases. The Korean publication IT Chosun cites…

Dubai, UAE – 17 February 2026 – Dubai Chambers has partnered with Qashio, the UAE-based spend management and embedded finance platform, to enhance small and medium-sized enterprises’ (SMEs) access to advanced financial management and alternative finance solutions. The partnership establishes a framework for collaboration aimed at equipping Dubai’s SME community with digital corporate cards, automated expense management systems, and streamlined access to working capital solutions. The initiative supports Dubai Chambers’ ongoing efforts to strengthen the emirate’s business ecosystem and improve private sector competitiveness. Armin Moradi – Founder & CEO at Qashio The UAE Ministry of Economy projects that more than one…

Folks over at Android Authority have learned about Google’s “Project Toscana,” which seesms to be a codeword or internal name for facial recognition technology. What’s interesting is that the company is working to integrate the technology on both Pixel phones and Chromebooks. The publication’s source has used the advanced facial recognition technology on a Pixel phone with only a single punch-hole camera on the front, and two Chromebooks (with the help of external cameras), under varied lighting conditions. Hardware mystery: How does it work? So, unlike the current AI-based face unlock on Pixel phones, which isn’t quite useful in poorly…

[February 17, 2026, Dubai, UAE]: Taking a strategic step forward in its digital evolution, Gargash Group has partnered with Adyen, the global financial technology platform for leading businesses, to enhance its payment ecosystem. The partnership was officially announced during a signing ceremony held on February 11 at the Mercedes-Benz Brand Center in Dubai Design District, reinforcing Gargash Group’s commitment to adopting advanced technologies that elevate customer experience while empowering employees and partners. As the first phase of this collaboration, Adyen’s payment solution has been successfully implemented at Sixt UAE, part of the Gargash Group portfolio. The new system delivers a seamless,…

Android’s built-in backup system has always been useful for saving your settings, apps, photos, and some app data automatically. However, it has a glaring flaw. Files saved in the Downloads folder are not included in Android’s regular backup, which means if you switch phones or lose your device, those files are gone unless you remembered to upload them to a cloud storage service manually or copied them elsewhere. That situation is finally changing with the February 2026 Google Play System update, as Google has added a new local file backup system that can automatically back up the contents of your…

Zoya Developments Unveils Miorah by Zoya, Valued at AED 37.5 Million, Premium Fully-Furnished Residences in Dubai SouthScheduled for handover in Q2 2027, Miorah offers 28 studios and 32 two-bedroom apartments Dubai, UAE, Feb 2026 – Zoya Developments, a leading name in shaping modern communities across the UAE, has launched Miorah by Zoya, valued at AED 37.5 million. A premium collection of 60 fully furnished apartment residences, the project is located in the thriving hub of Dubai South. With meticulously curated interiors, hand-selected finishes, and a suite of lifestyle and wellness-focused amenities, Miorah promises residents a harmonious blend of comfort, convenience,…

Just yesterday, Apple announced a special “experience” or small-scale media briefing to be held in three cities across the world, including London, New York, and Shanghai, and we’ve already published a detailed story about the items we’re expecting from the showcase. However, less than a day later, Nothing’s CEO Carl Pei has emerged with a cheeky invite for the company’s new mid-rangers. In an X post, Pei shared a picture of the Apple invite, with “Nothing” spray-painted on the Apple logo and “March 5” on the event date. A cheeky invite to a Phone 4a event In his own cheeky…