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Smartphones
WhatsApp Blocks Logins on Old Android and iOS
WhatsApp is enforcing minimum OS versions server-side, blocking logins on outdated Android and iOS devices globally as of 5 October 2026.
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android
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Smart Home
Samsung SmartThings app redesigned with Matter 1.6, local control, SmartThings Now
Samsung has rolled out a major redesign of its SmartThings app—now live for Android and iOS—with Matter 1.6 support, local control upgrades, and a new ‘Now’ dashboard that surfaces real-time actions and insights.
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AI
Gemini Call for Me may soon call your mom (but only if Google lets it)
Google is testing an expansion of its Gemini Call for Me feature to handle personal calls — not just business ones — according to APK teardown findings reported by Android Authority and cited by The Verge.
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