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8 New features rolling out for Microsoft Copilot in 2025 on Windows 11, mobile, web
Microsoft is in the process of adding several new capabilities to Copilot in a continued effort to make it more competitive with other chatbots, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini. In this wave of updates, the company is announcing at least eight new features to improve Copilot’s intelligence and make it more useful in your daily life on Windows…
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The Tech Feud That Could Shape the Next Frontier of Mobile Service
Image: John Gress Media Inc, Shutterstock / John Gress Media Inc Apple is seeking to eliminate cell phone dead spots though expanded satellites, but Elon Musk’s Starlink won’t let that happen without a fight, according to an exclusive report from The Wall Street Journal. Sources who spoke to WSJ say SpaceX is now putting pressure on U.S. federal regulators to…
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Interest in foldable mobile phones is declining – Computerworld
Sales of foldable mobile phones are expected to fall by 4% this year compared to 2024, according to a new forecast by research firm Counterpoint. If the forecast comes true, it would be the biggest decline to date for the category. But those numbers could rise again as soon as 2026; Apple is rumored to be planning to release a…
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Verizon Is Pushing 5G Home Internet with New Mobile Bundles
Verizon has revealed a new bundle deal for subscribers who have a mobile plan and 5G home internet. If you happen to need both, you could save $15 per month on your bill, and potentially get other discounts and credits. The main feature of this offer is a $15 discount per month on home internet plans for customers who have…
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UK Watchdog Slams Apple & Google for Stifling Mobile Browser Innovation
Image: borodai/Envato Elements The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority has found that Apple is restricting competition in the country by limiting the use of rival browsers on its iOS devices and effectively requiring developers to use its WebKit browser engine. This, and a number of other concerns, is “holding back innovation and could be limiting growth in the UK.” Apple…
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Without being there, Apple hits Mobile World Congress – Computerworld
It will also be equipped with Apple Intelligence, including the situation-aware Apple AI the company seems to be having challenges getting to the mass market. That piece in this jigsaw is coming, however, which means the iPhone fold (and all iPhones) will soon be equipped with cross-app AI integration likely to amplify what you can do with these devices. Kuo…
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The mobile industry will be worth $11 trillion in next five years — but growth could soar higher if usage gaps are plugged
The mobile industry is predicted to be worth $11 trillion in the next five years, with six-in-ten people globally now connected via mobile services — and closing that usage gap could boost economies by an additional $3.5 trillion. That’s according to a report launched at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025, held in Barcelona this week. According to the Mobile Economy…
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German mobile network goes all-in on AI – Computerworld
Alternatively, Deutsche Telekom offers customers selected AI services via its MeinMagenta (My Magenta) app with “Magenta AI”. These already include the AI-supported search engine from Perplexity — but apparently not the Perplexity Assistant, which is freely available as an app. The aforementioned AI tools Google Cloud AI, ElevenLabs and Picsart are also set to be added in the summer. Deutsche…
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Yomojo’s new SIM-only mobile deals knock 50% off for the first 3 months — prices from AU$9.95p/m
After coming under new ownership mid last year, affordable Aussie telco Yomojo has revised its range of mobile plans to hit some particular sweet spots, and to sweeten the deal it’s also currently offering new customers a 50% discount for the first 3 months. That means you can pay as little as AU$19.90 AU$9.95 for 8GB of data (or AU$1.24…
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Android phones to drive mobile sales in 2025 – Computerworld
Global sales of smartphones will increase by 2.3% in 2025 compared to last year, according to a new report from IDC. Android-based phones are expected to account for most of the increase, including in China, where sales are expected to rise by 5.6% year over year. Apple’s smartphone sales are expected to dip in China, but rise elsewhere. “While iOS…
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