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WhatsApp for iOS is testing a new feature that leverages augmented reality (AR), according to claims by a feature tracker. The said feature is said to bring AR capabilities for video calls on the platform, enabling users to customise factors such as lighting conditions and surroundings. The feature, available via a beta update, also reportedly

WhatsApp for iOS is testing a new feature that leverages augmented reality (AR), according to claims by a feature tracker. The said feature is said to bring AR capabilities for video calls on the platform, enabling users to customise factors such as lighting conditions and surroundings. The feature, available via a beta update, also reportedly

WhatsApp for iOS is testing a new feature that leverages augmented reality (AR), according to claims by a feature tracker. The said feature is said to bring AR capabilities for video calls on the platform, enabling users to customise factors such as lighting conditions and surroundings. The feature, available via a beta update, also reportedly

Vivo Y18i was launched on Friday as an affordable smartphone priced under Rs. 10,000 with 4G connectivity and a 5,000mAh battery. It is powered by a Unisoc T612 chipset and runs on Funtouch OS 14, which is based on Android 14. The Vivo Y18i features a 6.56-inch LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate, as

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel on Tuesday announced that it has touched the 2 million customer mark on its 5G network in Mumbai within seven months of the launch. Mumbai is also the first city in the country to have 5G coverage in all its towns and talukas, Airtel said in a release. “Bharti Airtel today

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE — the company’s purported successor to the Galaxy S23 FE handset that was launched a year ago — has reportedly been listed on the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website, which is an indicator that it might soon be launched in global markets. The model numbers of the batteries for the Galaxy

WhatsApp has been working on adding support for chat themes on more than one occasion, and a feature tracker has now given us a peek at what the feature could look like when it is launched. The messaging app is expected to let users change the colour of the chat bubbles as well as the

Apple is gearing up to launch the iPhone 16 series of smartphones, according to a Bloomberg report. The Cupertino company is said to be targeting a launch date of September 10 for its latest iPhone models that are expected to succeed the iPhone 15 lineup that was unveiled a year ago. At its next launch

Infinix Note 40 Series Racing Edition was launched in India on Saturday. The company launched the Infinix Note 40 Pro and Note 40 Pro+ in the country in April, and the new models have an F1-inspired design that was designed in collaboration with BMW’s Designworks. These handsets bear the same specifications as the original models,

Reliance Jio has launched exclusive country-specific international roaming (IR) packs for popular travel destinations such as Canada, Europe, Thailand, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). These IR recharge plans come with multiple validity options, offering users choices for up to 30 days. Additionally, the telecommunications provider also claims to bundle free in-flight benefits with its

Tecno Spark Go 1 was unveiled globally earlier this week. The smartphone comes with a Unisoc T615 chipset and an IP54-rated build for dust and splash resistance. It is equipped with a 13-megapixel rear camera sensor and DTS sound-backed dual speakers. The phone runs on Android 14 Go edition. A report has now surfaced suggesting the India

Instagram has announced a new feature that aims to enhance the customisation of user profiles. The feature is dubbed ‘profile song’. As the name suggests, it enables users to add a specific song to their profile that best describes their mood or other preferences. The social media platform has a comprehensive list of licensed songs which

Apple is working on a foldable version of its MacBook computer, which is expected to arrive in the future as a more evolved version of the company’s laptop, according to recent reports. According to TF Securities International analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the Cupertino company could delay the launch of its foldable MacBook by more than a

OnePlus Ace 5 and Ace 5 Pro may launch by the end of the year, according to claims on social media by a tipster. Since its debut, smartphones belonging to the OnePlus Ace series have remained exclusive to China and the upcoming handsets are likely to continue the trend. While the OnePlus Ace 5 may

Reliance Jio has silently introduced a new recharge plan for its prepaid subscribers in India. It becomes the telecommunication provider’s most affordable prepaid plan offering unlimited true 5G data albeit with limited validity. Costing Rs. 198, this recharge plan also carries other benefits such as unlimited voice calling and subscriptions to several Jio apps including

Google’s latest flagship phones are here, earlier than usual, flaunting new design, hardware, and even more AI features than last time around. The lineup now consists of four devices – the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold. For the first time, consumers in India will be able

Instagram is currently running a test for a new way to upload media, company head Adam Mosseri revealed on Friday. With this pilot experiment, the social media platform is allowing select users to upload photos and videos in a vertical grid format without requiring them to crop the content into a square. This development builds

iOS 18 Developer Beta 7 update has been rolled out by Apple for iPhone users with registered accounts. It carries over similar features introduced by the prior updates, system performance improvements, and bug fixes. Apple has also seeded the iOS 18 Public Beta 5 to iPhone users. According to a report, the iOS 18 Developer

Xiaomi 15 Ultra is expected to be launched by the company in the coming months and the handset could make its debut in early 2025, based on the company’s release schedule for its previous flagship phones. While there’s no word from Xiaomi about the arrival of a successor to the 14 Ultra model, a Chinese tipster

Reliance Jio is making it easier for its subscribers to watch TV on multiple devices, with the launch of the JioTV+ app on Android, Apple and other TVs powered by Amazon’s Fire OS. The app was previously accessible exclusively via the Jio set-top box (STB) that came bundled with the Jio Fiber and Jio Air

Oppo F27 5G was launched in India on Tuesday as the latest entrant in the company’s F series. The new handset is powered by a Dimensity 6300 chipset from MediaTek, along with 8GB of RAM. It features a 50-megapixel primary camera, while selfies are handled by a 32-megapixel selfie camera. The Oppo F27 5G runs

Media platform X said on Saturday it would close its operations in Brazil “effective immediately” due to what it called “censorship orders” by Brazilian judge Alexandre de Moraes. X, owned by billionaire Elon Musk, claims Moraes secretly threatened one of the company’s legal representatives in the South American country with arrest if it did not

Foxconn’s chairman on Saturday defended its hiring practices after New Delhi ordered investigations following a Reuters report that the Apple supplier rejects married women from iPhone assembly jobs. “Foxconn hires regardless of gender, but women make up a big part of our workforce here,” Young Liu said during the opening ceremony for a hostel complex

iQOO Z9 Turbo+ is expected to be unveiled soon and join the iQOO Z9 Turbo, which was launched in China in April this year. Previous leaks and reports have suggested some key features of the purported smartphone. Now a tipster claims to have spotted it on a Chinese certification website that has hinted at the

Telecom operators Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel added 19.8 lakh mobile subscribers month-on-month in February, even as Vodafone Idea lost 20 lakh customers, according to data released by TRAI on Thursday. India’s largest telecom player Reliance Jio added the maximum number of mobile subscribers at about 10 lakh, taking its wireless subscriber tally to 42.71

iPhone 16 lineup is widely expected to arrive in September. Over the past few weeks, we have seen numerous leaks about the entire iPhone 16 portfolio. Most recently, the iPhone 16 Pro models leaked in a new render. The alleged image suggests four colour options for the flagship phone. The image seems to belong to

Turkey said on Saturday it had restored access to social media platform Instagram after the company agreed to cooperate with authorities to address the government’s concerns. Turkey blocked access to the social media platform on August 2 for failing to comply with the country’s “laws and rules” and public sensitivities. A top Turkish official accused

Apple recently announced that it will soon allow third party developers from countries in the European Union (EU) and select other regions to access the NFC technology on iPhone, on an upcoming beta build of iOS 18.1. This technology that supports contactless payments is currently restricted to Apple Pay and Apple Wallet. This decision could

Honor has been spreading its wings in India with a slew of launches. The company recently introduced the Honor 200 series in the country to expand its portfolio in the mid-range and premium segments. Although the Honor 200 Pro caters for the premium segment, it is the Honor 200 that will face the real heat

Regulator TRAI on Friday directed telecom operators to take action against misuse of telemarketing messages templates within 30 days to curb pesky messages. The regulator in the direction said that it has noticed some telemarketers are misusing headers and content templates of enterprises. “Unsolicited Commercial Communication (UCC) is a major source of inconvenience to the