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WhatsApp is rolling out a new scam prevention tool, it announced on Tuesday. This feature, dubbed Safety Overview, works when someone, who is not saved in your contacts, adds you to a WhatsApp group. The Meta-owned messaging app will provide key information about the group, along with tips to stay safe from phishing and scams.

Apple’s iPhone 17 series could be more expensive than last year’s models, according to details shared by an analyst. The upcoming smartphone lineup from the Cupertino company is expected to introduce a new iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max this year, and these handsets might arrive with higher

Indian smartphone shipments grew by 7.3 percent on a year-on-year (YoY) basis in the second quarter (Q2) of 2025, according to a recent report by a market research firm. In the first half (H1) of the year, 70 million smartphones were shipped in the country, marking a 0.9 percent YoY growth. The report noted that although the market

Sector regulator TRAI on Friday issued directions to telecom service providers to submit service quality reports for each state and Union Territory too. TRAI said submission of state and Union Territory-wise report for QoS (quality of service) parameters is essential for optimum analysis of service quality being provided by telcos. “This will also help respective state/UT

Apple will finally begin onboarding Siri with more advanced capabilities next year, according to claims by a seasoned journalist. The Cupertino-based tech giant’s artificial intelligence (AI)-based voice assistant was due to receive major upgrades in 2024 with iOS 18, but most of those plans were shelved as it fell behind competitors in the AI race.

WhatsApp for Android is said to be testing a new feature for users that will allow them to send motion photos. As per the feature tracker, the new feature was spotted in the latest beta version of WhatsApp and might be available to some beta testers. With this, users can send motion photos, which capture

iPhone 17 Pro models are rumoured to get a new rear panel design, with the camera module being extended horizontally from one end to the other. Ever since the new elongated camera bar was reported, many have wondered if it was merely an aesthetic choice or had a purpose behind it. Some reports have claimed

With the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Samsung has once again demonstrated its ability to reinvent the foldable segment. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 was a great device, but it followed a design language that didn’t feel like an upgrade over its predecessor. Samsung, during closed-door briefings for the Fold 7, claimed that it almost made

Nokia announced plans on Sunday to change its brand identity for the first time in nearly 60 years, complete with a new logo, as the telecom equipment maker focuses on aggressive growth. The new logo comprises five different shapes forming the word NOKIA. The iconic blue colour of the old logo has been dropped for

Realme 15 Pro made its debut last month alongside the Realme 15 base model. Now, as per a report, the company is working on a Game of Thrones variant of the device. This limited edition version was reportedly spotted on a certification platform’s listings, hinting that it can soon be launched. This limited edition smartphone

YouTube is now preparing to roll out its artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) age estimation tool soon. Announced in July, this tool uses several user activity metrics to determine the real age of the user. The streaming giant says this feature will better protect minors who have provided fake dates of birth while

OpenAI’s GPT-5 artificial intelligence (AI) model was added to all interfaces of ChatGPT, including website, desktop, and mobile, on Thursday for all users. Additionally, the company is also releasing the models via application programming interface (API) However, these are not the only interfaces where ChatGPT is available. The chatbot is also integrated with Apple Intelligence

Infinix has finally introduced a new gaming-centric smartphone in its GT series in India. The company has launched the Infinix GT 30 smartphone in the country, starting at a price of Rs. 19,499 for the base variant, which comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The 8GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage

Motorola Defy 2, a new rugged smartphone with satellite messaging capabilities, was unveiled by the Bullitt Group in partnership with Motorola ahead of the ongoing Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023. The smartphone, which will be sold in North America, Canada, and Latin America, offers access to two-way satellite messaging that is delivered to recipients as

Motorola announced on Wednesday that Microsoft’s Copilot Vision feature will be integrated into the Moto AI suite of features. The Lenovo-owned smartphone brand said the onboarding of the Copilot feature is an extension of the existing partnership with Microsoft. With this, the company will offer users with a Moto AI-enabled device to access the artificial

Grok Imagine, a multimodal feature that can generate images and videos, was released on Sunday. It is currently available in beta to all SuperGrok and Premium+ X subscribers on the iOS app. The feature also comes with a ‘Spicy’ mode, which can generate not-safe-for-work (NSFW) content, which is explicit in nature. Many users have taken

Apple’s first artificial intelligence (AI) support chatbot is reportedly being rolled out to some users. According to a report, the chatbot is available within the Apple Support app, and is called the Support Assistant. It is designed to help users with common issues around users’ devices and the company’s services. The feature is aimed at

Garmin Forerunner 970 and Forerunner 570 were launched in India on Wednesday. The latest smartwatches are specifically designed for professional runners and fitness enthusiasts, and they feature AMOLED displays. They feature inbuilt speaker and microphones and have 5ATM water resistance. The Garmin Forerunner 970 smartwatches come with a claimed battery life of up to 15

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has made a series of strategic announcements in recent months. These have been aimed at revitalising its existence in India’s telecom sector, which has recently been largely dominated by private players such as Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea (Vi). In the last few years, the state-owned telecom operator

Samsung on Tuesday announced the expansion of its One UI 8 Beta programme to more Galaxy devices and markets. The South Korean tech conglomerate is bringing the Android 16-based beta programme to its older handsets including the Galaxy S24 series, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the Galaxy Z Flip 6, among other devices. The

Instagram on Tuesday announced a new set of features to help creators keep a track of their audience growth metrics more effectively. The Meta-owned social media platform is rolling out insights for likes on photo carousels and Reels, showcasing the exact moment and the slide when others decided to like the post. Meanwhile, post-level demographics

iPhone 17 series is anticipated to launch next month, but early reports about the company’s iPhone models expected to arrive in the coming years have already surfaced online. Apple is reportedly exploring the use of Tandem OLED technology for future iPhone models. This display technology, first introduced with the iPad Prom (2024), features two stacked

The Made by Google event is scheduled for August 20 where the tech giant will take the wraps off its latest flagship-grade handsets, ubiquitously known as the Pixel 10 series. Ahead of their anticipated debut, complete renders of the Pixel 10 Pro have surfaced which showcase the phone from all sides and reveal the design

Airtel’s fully owned subsidiary, Xtelify, launched a telco-grade cloud platform for telecom businesses on Monday. Dubbed Airtel Cloud, the cloud platform was initially designed to serve the telecom operator’s internal operational requirements and houses all its digital assets and capabilities. It is said to handle 140 crore transactions per minute. Airtel is now expanding the

The Galaxy A series is one of Samsung’s most popular and best-selling smartphone lineups, known for delivering premium design and features at a more affordable price than the flagship Galaxy S series. For 2025, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A56 and Galaxy A36 with minor upgrades over the Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35. The new A

Meta introduced new safety features for teen accounts on Instagram on Wednesday. The Menlo Park-based social media giant said it is expanding its Teen Account protection and safety features to offer more tools to teenagers while they exchange messages with other users via the platform’s direct messaging (DM) feature. With this, teenagers will be able

Apple forecast revenue for the current quarter ending in September well above Wall Street’s estimates on Thursday, sending shares up despite a warning from CEO Tim Cook that US tariffs would add $1.1 billion in costs over the period. As the centerpiece of US President Donald Trump’s trade war, those tariffs cost Apple $800 million

Amazon kicked off its Great Freedom Festival 2025 sale at midnight on July 31 for Prime members, with access opening to all users at 12pm the same day. During the sale, the e-commerce platform is showcasing a wide range of personal gadgets, such as laptops, smartphones, smartwatches and tablets, at heavily reduced prices. Devices from