Mobvoi has finally executed its commitment by launching the much-anticipated Wear OS 3 update for its seasoned TicWatch smartwatches. This comes as a surprise to many, considering Mobvoi’s history of deficient software support and delayed updates. The launch of Wear OS 3 in 2021 created excitement, but it was exclusive to Samsung initially, leaving others in a lurch... This newfound development marks the inception of a positive phase for Mobvoi and its TicWatch users, as Mobvoi seems to have stepped up its game in terms of delivering on its promises and enhancing its software support. TicWatch users can now savour the much-awaited Wear OS 3 update, raising hopes for a better software future, even as Wear OS 4 still remains to be seen.

Microsoft Teams for Education introduces a new feature called School Connection designed for smartphones, aiming to provide parents a more effective way to monitor their kids' academic progress. According to Microsoft, this new feature, aimed at K-12 grade students, allows parents to view their children's upcoming school assignments; understand which ones are due, completed, or overdue. Parents with multiple children can efficiently manage all their academic activities, regardless of whether their children attend different schools or are in different grades. Monthly trends of a student’s digital activity, reading growth, and assignment submissions are visible in the Teams mobile app. Recognising their child's strengths and improvement areas, parents can provide tailored support. If parents are interested in getting School Connection feature at their child's school, they can persuade school administrators to initiate the process. However, currently, the School Connection feature is unavailable in certain Microsoft Teams for Education markets, especially in the EMEA region. Schools in these regions interested in the School Connection feature can express their interest via signup. Microsoft launched its Teams for Education app in October with new features added in November and early December. This includes features allowing teachers to reuse modules and collect assignment feedback from students.

The performance of Android mobile devices can be significantly improved by a simple yet often overlooked process cleansing the cache. This routine maintenance task is crucial for enhancing the speed and efficiency of a device, offering a surprisingly substantial boost in performance

For those engrossed in the Android ecosystem, these new feature updates promise to enhance the functionality of your Android devices and consequently improve your interaction with them. The deployment schedule will differ and will be influenced by your device, operating system version, and location.

Xiaomi, known for its budget-friendly smartphones, recently shared a list of devices which will not receive future software updates, including security ones. The list includes several Mi and Poco models. However, the company has announced extended support periods for its devices: four years for Android updates and five years for security updates to help alleviate users’ security concerns to an extent.

One UI 6 is Samsung's most significant software update for their smartphones in many years. My experience with it was excellent and I'm confident that many users will feel the same way.One UI 6 is Samsung's most significant software update for their smartphones in many years.

Articles this week highlight the growth of biometric implementation in mobile technology, with consumer devices now storing digital identity wallets. At the same time, phones running Google software are barring modification of ID card photos. Furthermore, a Mitek survey stresses the need for proper biometric authentication in bank apps. Other developments include the addition of Pangiam’s biometric software for airport systems to BigBear.ai’s portfolio, the launch of Touch Biometrix's FAP60 sensor, and the introduction of biometric checks in Pakistan for heads of families applying for ID cards.The article also discusses the use of Australia's myGov digital identity platform for scams, leading to moves to improve its security. The European Parliament and Council have agreed on a framework for European Digital ID Wallets that will carry an array of credentials for public and private services. Various collaborations are also underway, including T-Systems’ work with Gaia-X and Verimi on digital ID wallets. Google, for its part, has barred the manipulation of photo IDs on its Magic Editor to combat fraud.The article also mentions a controversy with Airbnb, which reportedly failed to verify a user's identity due to her skin color despite its previous denial of using biometrics.

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It is common knowledge among smartphone users about the lurking threats posed by counterfeit apps prevalent in various app stores. While the is considered safe by many due to its stringent policies, fraudulent applications manage to find their way in there too. These deceptive apps are occasionally expelled from the store showing that no platform is entirely immune. The new threats posed by these applications can harm your smartphone and this article also covers how to identify such threats.

At present, anyone wanting a smartphone is limited to choosing between an iPhone or an Android due to these being the only two actively developed mobile operating systems. One could argue that Microsoft should invest in Windows 11 smartphones, especially with the rise of personal AI like ChatGPT that will soon be integrated into all future smartphones and devices. This move seems even more logical considering the statements recently made by Microsoft's CEO, about his regrets regarding Microsoft's exit from the mobile market in the past.