Category: Apps

Key Highlights

• ChatGPT could replace Gemini as default AI assistant on Android
• Update rolling out in the beta version
• Google also planning to replace Google Assistant with Gemini on Android
• ChatGPT if set as default would restrict users from invoking Gemini or Google Assistant

Google recently started incorporating Gemini as the default AI assistant tool for Android devices. In a bid to do so, the outgoing Google Assistant will be replaced with the newer and advanced version of AI. However, it seems Open AI is also not leaving behind this opportunity and has already planned to bring ChatGPT as default AI assistant for Android users. Here’s how you can also use ChatGPT as the default AI voice assistant on your respective Android smartphones:

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Is ChatGPT The New AI Assistant For Android Smartphones And Tablets?

As per a new report from Android Authority, Open AI has released a new mobile app version of its popular AI chatbot, ChatGPT. The latest beta version brings along the provision of making it a default AI assistant tool replacing Gemini or the current Google Assistant from Android devices. This move to make ChatGPT the default virtual assistant for Android smartphones explains the competitive landscape of artificial intelligence in the consumer tech category.

Just for reference, only the ChatGPT’s beta version 1.2025.070 has the option to be the default virtual voice assistant for the Android devices. But there’s a small catch to it. While Android users can set ChatGPT as the default AI assistant tool, there isn’t any dedicated keyword to summon it unlike Google “Hey Google” or “Okay Google” commands. But considering it’s the beta version, we can expect the stable update to bring along this feature too.

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How Can You Set ChatGPT As Default AI Assistant On Android Smartphones, Tablets’

Step 1: From Google Play Store, download and install ChatGPT beta version 1.2025.070

Step 2: Go to the Settings menu on your Android device

Step 3: Navigate to the “Apps” settings

Step 4: Click on the “Default Apps” icon

Step 5: Now, head to the “Default Digital Assistant App” option

Step 6: Tap on ChatGPT to set it as default AI voice assistant tool on your Android smartphone/ Tablet.

Key Highlights

• Mobile data integral to browse web and social media apps on the go
• Limited data remains primary concern for most users
• Heavy data usage can be easily compromised

If you are a smartphone user then you must be aware how crucial mobile internet has become in the current scenario. It’s almost impossible to imagine our lives without a working internet connection. And if you are always on the move, then its the mobile data that comes as a saviour. And with constant surge in online streaming, web browsing, and social media usage, mobile data getting vanished remains a big concern for the masses.

Specifically, those who solely rely on mobile data packs with usage caps. While there are unlimited data pack options available in the market, often high charges associated with it lets users turn to limited data pack options. But the good news is, you can optimize your mobile data consumption with just a few tweaks and make the most out of it without compromising or degrading the content quality. Interested in knowing the steps? Read on below:

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Activate Data Saver Mode (Works on Android, iOS)

Enabling the data saver mode on your smartphones cuts down on the unnecessary data usage. This options limits the data consumption when not in use allowing saving mobile data for later use. This option can be enabled from the Settings menu on your respective Android and iOS devices.

Step 1: Go to the Settings menu

Step 2: Search data save mode

Step 3: Enable it

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Restrict Background App Data Usage

Another reason for heavy data consumption is the apps running in background. Always keep a check for the apps that running in the background and close any unnecessary app. You can also restrict data usage for specific apps using the settings menu.

Step 1: Open Settings menu

Step 2: Locate “Data saving” option

Step 3: Check the “Unrestricted list”

Step 4: Only Keep Carrier Serivices, Google Play Services running in the background

Step 5: Disable Unrestricted option from the apps with heavy data consumption

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Try Using Lite App Versions

Using Lite app versions also helps with data saving without compromising on the data quality overall. There are several official web browsers whose Lite versions can be downloaded via Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Web browsers such as Opera Mini, Facebook Lite, YouTube Go helps with low internet consumption.

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Disable Auto-Play Video Option In Social Media Apps

All the popular social media apps including Instagram and Meta are known for extensive data consumption. Specifically the built-in video playback feature in these apps drain mobile data faster. Disabling auto-play videos is what you need to consider to save mobile data. While doing so, there wouldn’t be any compromise with the video quality as well.

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Download Media Offline When On Wi-Fi

Whenever your mobile device is connected to Wi-Fi, download videos or music files in your device’s local library. This will not only ensure a smooth playback but also avoid excessive data drainage.

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Set Auto-Updates On Wi-Fi Only

This setting will prevent apps from using mobile data for OTA updates. You can follow the steps below to disable auto update on your Android smartohones.

Step 1: Open Settings menu

Step 2: Go to System & update option

Step 3: Navigate to the Software Update menu

Step 4: Click More options

Step 5: Set the Auto Download option to Wi-Fi

Key Highlights

• FasTag toll payment history can be checked online
• Complaints can be raised for overcharging
• 1039 helpline number

FASTag has been one of the most rapidly adapted toll collection system in India. Introduced to ease the collection process, FASTag uses Radio Frequency Identification Technology for toll dedution . While the government is planning to replace the current RFID toll collection with more efficient satellite-based toll collection, FASTag continues serving its purpose of easing down the traffic flow at congested toll gates across the state highways. Despite offering seamless toll collection system, FASTag users often report common issues such as overcharging, payment failures, and others. In case of overcharging, there’s a provision to raise complaints. But to do so, you would need to cross check your transaction history. Here in this article, we have listed the steps with which you can not only check all the toll payments made via FASTag and raise disputes for overcharging.

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How To Check FASTag Toll Payment Transaction History

Using FASTag Bank Provider’s Portal

Step 1: On your smartphones or laptops/ PCs, go to the FASTag-linked bank’s website or app

Step 2: From the services tab or using the search go to the FASTag menu

Step 3: Login to your FASTag account

Step 4: Click on the Menu icon on the top right (three horizontal lines)

Step 5: Tap on the Statements option

Step 6: Select the Transaction Details option

Step 7: Now, enter the dates “From” and “To” for the period you need to check the toll payment transactions

Step 8: Enter the ‘Vehicle Registration’ number

Step 9: Hit the Generate Statement tab

Step 10: Export the file to Excel or PDF format

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Using UPI APPs Such As Paytm

Step 1: Open Paytm mobile app

Step 2: Go to the Manage FASTag menu

Step 3: Scroll down to the Recent Payments tab

Step 4: Click on Request Statement

Step 5: Select the time period for the transaction history (default is 30 days)

Step 6: Select the file format for export. You’ll get CSV and PDF options.

Step 7: Click on Confirm to receive the FASTag toll transaction history

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How To Raise Disputes For FASTag Toll Overcharging

Step 1: Contact the FASTag bank provider via customer care or email

Step 2: Raise complaints for overcharging

Step 3: Provide proper details such as Vehicle Registration number, Date and time of toll dedcution/ transaction, Toll plaza name, toll amount deducted.

Step 4: Alternatively, you can call on the NHAI toll free helpline for FASTag, i.e., 1033 and raise complaints for overcharging