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Time of India
6 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Nothing plans to expand service coverage in India by 10% for Phone (3) launch
Nothing is planning to expand its service centre coverage in India by 10% for the Nothing Phone (3) launch. The London-based technology company is aiming to increase its service coverage here by another 10% before the end of this year. This move is part of the company's broader strategy to strengthen its presence and customer care in the country. Nothing currently operates over 330 service centres across India, which include five exclusive centres located in Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Chennai. The company also maintains 20 priority desks. Akis Evangelidis, Nothing's co-founder and India head, recently expressed satisfaction with the exclusive service centre experience in Bangalore, noting that "98% of issues resolved in under 2 hours, with 97%+ customer satisfaction." He also confirmed plans to add 10 more priority desks by the end of the year. This focus on local production and expanded service is a strategic effort to enhance efficiency, shorten lead times, and respond more quickly to market demand. In a post shared on social media platform X (earlier Twitter), Evangelidis wrote: 'Dropped by our exclusive service center in Bangalore where 98% of issues resolved in under 2 hours, with 97%+ customer satisfaction. Huge shoutout to the team for the hard work and appreciate the warm welcome. Indian hospitality never fails 🇮🇳 We now have 330+ service centers across the country, including 5 exclusive ones in Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad & Chennai - plus 20 priority desks. We've been doubling down on customer care and while the numbers start to look good, we're not resting on our laurels. There's always room to improve and specific cases that can be handled better - and with Phone (3) coming up, we're aiming to expand coverage by another 10% before year-end, with 10 more priority desks to be added by then.' Google Search AI Mode launched in India: Does it really make your search smarter?
News18
11 hours ago
- News18
Nothing Phone 3's 50-Megapixel Periscope Lens Is ‘Built For Creators'
Last Updated: Touted to be the brand's first true flagship, the upcoming smartphone is apparently built for creators. Nothing Phone 3 will be rolled out soon. And, the company is going all out to keep the hype, teasing new aspects of the flagship model. Now, the latest aspect rolled out by the brand is that the Phone 3 will have multiple cameras. Touted to be the brand's first true flagship, the upcoming smartphone will house a 50-megapixel periscope lens and is apparently built for creators. In a teaser shared on X (formerly known as Twitter), the company revealed, 'Phone (3) with 50 MP periscope lens. Built for creators." Nothing Phone 3 will be unveiled in the global markets, including India, on July 1, at a special launch event in London. Once out, interested buyers can buy it on Flipkart in the country. At the event, the brand is also expected to introduce its first-ever over-the-ear headphones, the Nothing Headphone 1, to the market. On the same day, the tech giant will also conduct an India-focused briefing where the Phone 3 price and other details will be shared. About the Author Tech Desk First Published:
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Business Standard
a day ago
- Business Standard
Google Gemini to run in-app tasks even with App Activity off: What it means
In a move that could ease privacy concerns while enhancing usability, Google will soon allow its Gemini AI assistant to work with key system apps on Android — even if users have Gemini Apps Activity turned off. This change rolls out starting July 7, 2025, according to an email shared with users and reported by Android Police. What's changing and why does it matter? Until now, using Gemini to send messages, control calls, or manage device settings required keeping the Gemini Apps Activity setting enabled — which meant Google could store and analyse your chat history to improve its AI. With this update, users will be able to access Gemini's integrations with apps like Phone, Messages, WhatsApp, and system Utilities without opting into long-term activity tracking. So if you have disabled Gemini Apps Activity to avoid saving your chat history to your Google account, you will still be able to send a WhatsApp message, call a contact, or set a timer using Gemini — something that was not possible before. Android Police reports that the change allows Gemini to interact with these system features 'whether your Gemini Apps Activity is on or off.' While the setting used to be a gatekeeper for these app-based actions, Google is now decoupling basic app access from full AI data collection. What about privacy? As per the report, even with this improvement, Google notes that Gemini interactions will still be temporarily stored for up to 72 hours — regardless of your activity setting — for 'security, safety, and feedback' purposes. The Gemini Apps Activity toggle primarily affects whether conversations are saved to your Google account and used to personalize and train AI models. Disabling it means your chats will not show up in your activity history and will not be used to improve Gemini — but they may still be briefly stored for backend processing. According to a statement Google gave to Android Authority, users will be able to disable these app connections entirely if they prefer. The company emphasized this is a 'good' move for users, enabling more device control without forcing them to contribute data to AI training. This update also arrives as Gemini is set to replace Google Assistant on Android phones later this year. With that shift, enabling Gemini to handle core assistant tasks — even when tracking is off — makes it better aligned with what users expect from a virtual assistant.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Google Gemini's upcoming changes explained: What Android users should do to keep their data safe
You're not alone if Google's latest email about Gemini left you with more questions than answers. The message, which arrived in inboxes this week, announced that from July 7, 2025, Gemini will be able to help with apps like Phone, Messages, and WhatsApp, even if you've switched off Gemini Apps Activity. For many, the wording was vague and a little unsettling. What does it really mean for your privacy? Can Gemini still access your messages and calls after you've opted out? The lack of clear instructions only added to the confusion. Gemini's update is making Android users rethink privacy. Curious about what's changing? Get the real story before the July rollout.(Unsplash) The email said users could turn off these new features in the app settings, but didn't give any step-by-step guidance. That left people wondering if their chats or app data might still be accessed by Gemini, even after opting out. The link provided in the email took users to the Gemini Apps Privacy Hub, but that page didn't make things much clearer either. After a wave of concern online, Google stepped in to clarify the situation. According to Google, the update is designed to make Gemini more helpful for daily tasks. With the new change, Gemini will be able to send messages, make calls, or set timers, even if you have Gemini Apps Activity turned off. The key point is that if you've disabled this activity setting, your chats with Gemini won't be reviewed or used to train Google's AI. In other words, Gemini will work more like a local assistant on your phone, handling basic tasks without sending your data back to Google's servers. If you want to go further, you can disconnect Gemini's access to your apps completely by visiting Google says users remain in control and can turn off Gemini's connection to their apps at any time. How to stay in control Check your Gemini settings if you're worried about privacy Turn off Gemini Apps Activity to keep your chats private Visit the dedicated settings page to disconnect Gemini from your apps Review app permissions regularly to make sure you're comfortable with what Gemini can access While the original email may have sounded alarming, the reality is that your privacy is still protected if you manage your settings. If you're unsure, it's always a good idea to double-check your app permissions and visit the privacy hub for more details. For anyone who relies on Gemini for daily tasks, these changes are meant to make the assistant more useful without compromising your privacy. As always, staying informed and keeping an eye on your settings is the best way to keep your data safe.
Android Authority
3 days ago
- Android Authority
Google unpacks what went into Phone's Material 3 Expressive revamp
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Over the past few weeks, we've tracked a number of Material 3 Expressive changes in development for Google's Phone all. Last week testers in the Phone beta program first started seeing some of these changes arrive. This week Google confirms the rollout and details exactly what's changing and why. Google's Android apps are currently in a state of flux, as a wave of Material 3 Expressive washes over them with a coat of its new design language. We've already been tracking this progress across many of the company's apps, and that includes the stalwart Phone dialer. After uncovering some early efforts to freshen up Phone last month, we finally started seeing some of those updates rolling out to beta testers last week. With the cat out of the bag, Google's now stepping forward to talk a little about why it's changing what it is. Google confirms what we observed before, in that users registered for the Phone beta are beginning to see these M3E changes arrive. The company emphasizes that it's introducing the new look gradually, so don't be surprised if you're in the beta and haven't yet noticed anything new — it's on the way; just hold tight. One of the most obvious tweaks there, besides the general embrace of Material 3 Expressive with its big touch-friendly bulbous UI elements, is that new call-pickup control. Rather than discrete buttons for answering or rejecting, we're seeing the implementation of the new slider interface we've been tracking in development. Google says that it's trying out this new design after getting feedback that it was too easy to accidentally reject a call you actually wanted to take with the old system — or maybe worse, accidentally answering when you didn't mean to. The company also points to improvements we can see in the new home view. There, Google says it's eliminated threading to give your call log nice at-a-glance visibility with a simple chronological layout. And up top, that bar makes favorite contacts simple to access without needing to further dig around within the app. That all sounds pretty good to us, and so far we've been reasonably pleased with the M3E changes coming to Phone and the rest of Google's Android software library. This is all still in development, though, and Google's taking feedback that could lead to further changes down the road. If you want to make sure you're seeing the latest tweaks as they land, make sure you register for Phone's beta program. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
