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F-Droid Rebuilds Its Android Store From the Ground Up in Biggest Update in a Decade

F-Droid, the open-source Android app store, has rolled out its most significant overhaul in roughly a decade, introducing a redesigned interface and a smoother app-install process. The rebuild signals a bid to modernize one of Android’s most important alternative distribution channels while preserving its privacy-first, community-driven identity.

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National Governance & Policy4h ago

Press Club Condemns Detention of Journalists Covering Jantar Mantar Protest, Calls It Grave Threat to Press Freedom

The Press Club of India has condemned the detention of two journalists, Frontline's Vedaant Lakhera and The Wire's Mohammad Irfan, while they were covering a protest at Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The club said both reporters were wearing press IDs and described the police action as deeply troubling, while also criticising a separate West Bengal Police FIR against Maktoob Media as an attack on independent journalism.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth2h ago

True North Buys Minority Stake in IPO-Bound InMobi in $50-60 Mn Deal

Private equity firm True North has reportedly acquired a minority stake in adtech and commerce company InMobi through a secondary transaction valued at about $50-60 million, according to a Livemint report. The deal, which includes a small primary component, comes as InMobi accelerates preparations for a public listing in India and continues reshaping its cap table ahead of a potential IPO.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors2h ago

Meta's Promotion Powers Muse's Breakout as AI App Surges Past 3.4 Million Downloads

Muse, the new AI app from Meta, is gaining momentum fast after a prominent showcase at Meta Connect and a broad promotional push across Meta's platforms. Fresh estimates show downloads climbing past 3.4 million, with daily active users rising after the conference and the app holding top positions in the U.S. App Store and Google Play.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors4h ago

Google Messages Adds Swipe Replies, Timestamp Gestures and a Fresh Long-Press Menu in a Major Usability Upgrade

Google Messages is rolling out a set of interface refinements that could make everyday texting faster and more intuitive, including a swipe gesture for replying and viewing timestamps, plus a redesigned long-press menu. The changes are part of a broader push to polish one of Android's most widely used messaging apps as Google continues to compete on convenience, not just features.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors4h ago

Apple Code Points to iPad 12 With A19 Chip, 8GB RAM and New In-House Modems

Apple's own software code has reportedly confirmed key specifications for the next entry-level iPad, including an A19 processor, 8GB of RAM, and Apple's N1 and C1X wireless components. The leak suggests the company is continuing its push to bring more of its connectivity stack in-house while lifting baseline performance for its most affordable tablet line.

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World Politics & Diplomacy5h ago

Insta360 Eyes Smart Glasses After Dominating 360 Cameras, Betting on Comfort as the Next Battleground

Insta360, the Chinese imaging company best known for turning 360-degree cameras into a mainstream consumer category, is now moving toward smart glasses, according to reporting from The Verge. The company appears to be positioning its next hardware push around a familiar lesson from its camera business: if wearable tech is uncomfortable, bulky, or awkward, consumers will not keep it on long enough to matter. The move places Insta360 in a fast-forming global race to define the next generation of AI-enabled wearables, where design, battery life, and everyday usability may prove just as important as software features or camera specs.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors7h ago

Apple's iPhone Duo Video Hints at a Foldable Built for Left-Handed Use

A new video of Apple's rumored iPhone Duo has drawn attention for showing the device being used in a left-handed orientation, a detail that may signal how Apple is thinking about ergonomics for its first foldable phone. The clip has intensified debate over how the company plans to differentiate the Duo from rival foldables, especially as Apple enters a category long shaped by Android makers.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors1h ago

F-Droid Unveils Its Biggest Overhaul in a Decade, Promising Faster Installs and a Modernized Android Experience

F-Droid, the open-source Android app store, has been rebuilt from the ground up in its most significant update in 10 years, introducing a redesigned interface and a smoother app installation process. The overhaul is aimed at making the privacy-focused alternative to Google Play easier to use while preserving its core mission of distributing free and open-source software.

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