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Oppo Find X8s and Oppo Find X8s+ specifications have been leaked, ahead of their anticipated debut. Both smartphones are expected to arrive with an updated version of the processor powering the Oppo Find X8 series that launched last year. Both smartphones will pack considerably bigger batteries, and the handsets will support 80W wired charging, according

SEBI on Friday asked registered intermediaries wishing to advertise on social media platforms like Google and Meta to register on these platforms using the contact details such as the email ID and mobile number provided to the markets watchdog. The move is aimed at curbing fraudulent activities in the securities market. This decision came after

Apple’s iPhone 17 series of smartphones is expected to arrive with certain changes to the rear panel, and these purported design changes been spotted in a fresh set of images showing dummy units of the handsets. The successors to the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are said to arrive with larger camera

Honor Pad X9a has been launched in Malaysia and the company’s latest tablet is equipped with an 11.5-inch LCD screen, with a 120Hz refresh rate. It offers support for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, runs on a Snapdragon 685 chip from Qualcomm, and packs an 8,300mAh battery. The Honor Pad X9a runs on Android 15, with the

Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea (Vi) have announced new entertainment benefits on select prepaid recharge plans ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. Both telecom providers have introduced new add-on packs which can be recharged on top of active packs to receive a complimentary subscription to JioHotstar, the streaming service recently launched

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip FE is expected to arrive later this year as an affordable clamshell-style foldable phone. The purported foldable from Samsung has been spotted on a Chinese certification website, which suggests it could be launched in China soon. The listing for the handset also reveals the specifications of the power adapter for the

WhatsApp for Android is reportedly working on two new artificial intelligence (AI) features that could offer newer ways of interacting with the app. As per the report, the instant messaging platform is working on an AI-powered Rewrite feature that can transform a typed message across different styles. The feature is also said to proofread users’

Apple is working on a new foldable iPhone, according to recent reports, and one of the company’s suppliers could stand to benefit from the use of a specific material. According to details shared by TF Securities International analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, smartphones from other brands will also attempt to use the new material on their handsets,

Motorola Razr 60 is reportedly making its way to the market soon. The launch date is yet to be officially confirmed by Motorola, but ahead of it, renders and key specifications including colour options of the phone have been leaked online. The Motorola Razr 50 successor is said to come in three colourways with a 6.7-inch

Vodafone Idea is in exploratory talks with various satellite communication providers, including Starlink, the company said on Wednesday, a week after the Indian telecom firm’s rivals signed deals with Elon Musk’s company. The mobile operator made the disclosure after Indian stock exchanges sought a clarification on its stock move and a report by local financial

Google Pixel 9a was launched on Wednesday as the company’s latest affordable “a” series handset. The phone sits below the flagship models in the Pixel 9 lineup, sacrificing some of the premium features for an affordable price tag. As per a report, Google has confirmed that one of the trade offs is the modem used

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs on Tuesday announced a partnership with tech company Meta to launch a consumer awareness campaign called “Be an Empowered Consumer” aimed at enhancing digital literacy and protection for online consumers. The initiative, unveiled by Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi and Meta’s Chief Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan, will operate under

Earlier this week, we learned that Apple had originally planned to make the upcoming iPhone 17 Air its first portless phone with wireless charging support and cloud data syncing. The brand, however, reportedly backed off the idea considering potential concerns from European Union regulators. The EU had pushed the iPhone maker to change the charging ports

Realme P3 Ultra 5G was unveiled alongside the Realme P3 5G in India on Wednesday. The Ultra model is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultra SoC, while the base variant comes with a Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chipset. Both smartphones are powered by 6,000mAh batteries with the Ultra variant offering support for 80W AI

Vodafone Idea (Vi) launched its 5G services in India on Tuesday. The telecom service operator’s 5G network has gone live in Mumbai, with Bihar, Delhi, Karnataka, and Punjab expected to be next in line. The company has also added a microsite detailing its 5G connectivity and highlighted new prepaid and postpaid plans that users can

Xiaomi 15 was introduced in India earlier this month, but early leaks about Xiaomi’s next-generation number series smartphone have already started appearing on the Web. The Xiaomi 16 which is likely to launch in China in October is said to bring improvements over the Xiaomi 15. It is tipped to feature a larger screen than its

Telegram added several new features to its platform on Thursday. The instant messaging platform is now expanding its artificial intelligence (AI) sticker search capability to show custom stickers created by the community. Additionally, there are several video-based upgrades. Users can now copy and share video links in the app with a specific time stamp. Telegram

Apple is reportedly planning to take its first two foldable devices into mass production in the second half of 2026. As per the report, the Cupertino-based tech giant could manufacture an early prototype of the devices by April. Previous reports have claimed that the company is planning to introduce a foldable iPhone and a foldable

Samsung Galaxy XCover 8 Pro is expected to hit the market soon as a direct successor to the Galaxy XCover 6 Pro. Ahead of the official reveal, the purported rugged smartphone allegedly appeared on the Geekbench benchmark platform, revealing few key hardware details. The listing indicates that the phone will run on a Snapdragon 7s

Reliance Jio has announced new benefits on select prepaid recharge plans ahead of the upcoming cricket season in India. The telecom provider is bundling a complimentary subscription to JioHotstar with mobile recharges worth Rs. 299 and above, along with a free trial of Jio AirFiber, its wireless broadband service. Thus, customers will be able to

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has been spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website, in an indication that the smartphone will be launched in the country soon. The slimmest model in the Galaxy S25 series of smartphones was first teased at the company’s Galaxy Unpacked event in January, while Samsung showed off the handset

Grok can now be summoned in the top level replies on posts on X (formerly known as Twitter), and the chatbot will respond to users. When the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot is tagged in the reply to a post, it already comes with the contextual understanding of the content, and can answer queries to even

Apple Inc.’s top executive overseeing its Siri virtual assistant told staff that delays to key features have been ugly and embarrassing, and a decision to publicly promote the technology before it was ready made matters worse. Robby Walker, who serves as a senior director at Apple, delivered the stark comments during an all-hands meeting for

Redmi Note 14s has been unveiled as a new smartphone from the Xiaomi subsidiary with 4G connectivity. It is powered by a MediaTek Helio G99-Ultra chipset and runs on an unspecified version of Android. The Redmi Note 14s features a 200-megapixel rear camera and has a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen. It is equipped with an in-display

Telecom major Airtel on Tuesday said it has signed an agreement with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring Starlink’s high-speed internet services to its customers in India. This is the first agreement to be signed in India, which is subject to SpaceX receiving its own authorisations to sell Starlink in the country. Airtel and SpaceX will

Apple’s AirPods will receive a software update that will introduce a new conversation translation feature, according to a Bloomberg report. The company’s truly wireless stereo (TWS) headset will use a connected iPhone’s processor to translate in-person conversations in real-time. This feature is currently available on Google’s Pixel Buds headsets, when paired with the company’s Pixel phones.

WhatsApp is developing a new functionality which may provide Android users with more choice when it comes to picking up video calls, according to a new report. The instant messaging platform is said to be testing a new option which offers the choice of turning off the device’s camera before picking up a video call.

Apple has long been rumoured to be developing a new smart home hub as the latest addition to the company’s portfolio of smart home products. The purported product’s launch was recently reported to face delays due to struggles faced by the Cupertino-based technology giant in developing a more advanced version of Siri, whose capabilities it

Samsung Galaxy S23 series has started receiving One UI 7 Beta build in select regions including India. Recent posts on the company’s community forums suggest that Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra users can now sign up for the One UI 7 beta programme. The One UI 7 beta earlier remained limited to

SpaceX’s Starlink satellite Internet services could reportedly secure faster regulatory approvals in India. As per the report, the expedited approvals could be due to the Elon Musk-owned space technology company entering partnerships with Bharti Airtel and Jio Platforms. Notably, both the telecom service providers will make Starlink equipment available in their retail stores as well