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Update: Reliance Jio has reached out to Gadgets 360 to clarify that the Rs. 349 prepaid plan does not have any validity change. Jio refers to the 28-day cycle for prepaid plans as monthly plans. As such, the referenced X post mentions the existing recharge plan without any new revisions. Reliance Jio announced the revision

Infinix announced the introduction of its new near-field communication (NFC) technology last week. Dubbed 720-degree SphereTech NFC, the consumer technology brand claims that it has made significant advancements to the existing NFC technology to improve both its signal radius and the card reading area. At the moment, the company has not revealed which smartphones might

X (formerly Twitter)– the microblogging platform owned by Elon Musk – is said to developing a feature that may let users disable links in the replies of their posts, according to claims by an app researcher on social media. It is speculated to aid in reducing spam links posted in replies to posts on the

iPhone SE 4 has been in the rumour mill for quite some time now. Apple is expected to announce the affordable iPhone model in the first quarter of next year with upgrades over the iPhone SE 2022. The iPhone SE 4 was earlier speculated to feature the same chassis as the base iPhone 14, but a

Amazon Prime Day sale is all set to end tonight at 11:59 pm IST. So, even if you’re tuning it late, there are still some great deals up for grabs. The sale, which is an annual two-day event, brings huge discounts on smartphones, tablets, home appliances, PCs, and other electronic items. They are available at

TRAI on Thursday said all principal entities, like banks, financial institutions, and others, need to complete the process of verification of message headers and content templates immediately, as the telecom regulator forged ahead with its drive to crackdown on pesky messages to safeguard consumers. Any delay on part of Principal Entities (PEs) to get the

Amazon Prime Day 2024 kicked off yesterday (July 20), bringing big discounts on a wide variety of products across categories such as smartphones, tablets, PCs, home appliances and more. The sale is exclusively available to Amazon Prime users and will continue through today (July 21). It also happens to be one of the best times

WhatsApp on Tuesday began rolling out a new feature that is designed to improve the safety of its group messaging features. The Meta-owned messaging platform will now display contextual information to users when they are added to a group by an unknown user. The feature is designed to provide WhatsApp users with relevant information about

Amazon Prime Day 2024 sale is currently underway in India. It commenced at midnight on July 20 for Amazon Prime users and will continue through July 21. The popular e-commerce platform is presenting significant markdowns on a diverse range of products, spanning fashion items, home furnishings, large appliances and personal electronic gadgets. Tablets from leading

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — the company’s flagship phone launched in 2023 — is currently available in the country at a much lower price as part of the ongoing Amazon Prime Day 2024 sale that began on Saturday. The handset is equipped with a custom Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy Mobile Processor and features

Airtel has introduced new data booster packs in India. These packs will allow unlimited 5G access to users. They will allow users without existing 5G plans to access unlimited 5G connectivity. These data packs will also allow users access to additional 4G data over and above the unlimited 5G data provided by the carrier. Airtel,

Google recently gave us our first look at the Pixel 9 Pro after several leaks. The standard Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL are expected to be unveiled next month, alongside the Pro model. While Google is yet to reveal any details about these two entries in the Pixel 9 series, three Pixel 9

WhatsApp is introducing a new update that enables users to set certain contacts as favourites, the company announced on Tuesday. Through it, users can save the people they frequently contact at the top of the screen in WhatsApp Chats and Calls. Additionally, it will also be available as a filter on the instant messaging platform.

Apple has updated the company’s Apple Store app, revamping it with new options and personalisation settings. Its latest update to Apple’s shopping platform where users can learn about, explore and purchase the company’s devices has been overhauled, including the ‘For You’ section which is claimed to offer users a more personalised experience. Two existing options

Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) assistant on Android is getting a new upgrade and users will now be able to access it and get it to perform certain tasks even when the device is locked. While the AI-powered virtual assistant was able to respond on the lock screen earlier, completing any tasks required invoking Google Assistant.

The Delhi High Court has refused to interfere with TRAI’s recommendation for imposing a penalty of Rs. 1,050 crore on two Vodafone companies for allegedly denying inter-connectivity to Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd (RJIL) under an Interconnection Agreement executed between them. The high court noted that the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (TRAI) October 21, 2016

Google Pixel 9 series — comprising the purported Google Pixel 9, the Pixel 9 Pro, the Pixel 9 Pro XL and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold — is expected to be unveiled at the company’s upcoming Made by Google event scheduled for August 13. Design renders, key features, as well as possible price ranges of the purported

Instagram on Tuesday announced a new multi-track audio feature for Reels that is rolling out to users. The development comes days after Instagram head Adam Mosseri stated that the video and image sharing platform would prioritise short-form content over long videos. With the rollout of the improvement to Instagram Reels, users can now add multiple audio

Apple has been granted a new patent for a ‘ranking’ system of public Wi-Fi networks, depending on the quality of the connection and its security. As per the filing, it could potentially enable the iPhone maker to implement a new way of identifying Wi-Fi networks in public places without needing to identify the user and

After a long time, OnePlus decided to revive its smartwatch lineup in 2024 with the launch of its all-new OnePlus Watch 2. The device arrived with many firsts. Most important of these was its unique dual-engine architecture (two processors paired with two operating systems) driven by its quest to provide better battery life on a

In order to curb the menace of pesky calls and sms, telecom regulator TRAI has directed service providers to develop a unified digital platform in two months to seek, maintain and revoke customers’ consent for promotional calls and messages. In the first phase, only subscribers will be able to initiate the process to register their

HMD Global, the Finnish mobile manufacturer and the parent company of Nokia, may be gearing up to launch two smartphones in India soon. The HMD Crest and Crest Max will be the first-ever smartphones launched by the company in the country. While no details have been revealed, HMD is hosting an event on July 25,

WhatsApp for Android is testing a new feature which may let users transcribe voice messages, according to a report. It was spotted by a feature tracker in a beta version of the WhatsApp app for the Android platform. With this, users may be able to generate transcriptions for voice messages they have sent and received.

Apple on Sunday approved UTM Slow Edition (SE) on the App Store, making it the first PC emulator to be listed on its app marketplace. The decision came a month after the Cupertino-based tech giant rejected the application of the PC emulator, citing its existing policy. Notably, the company said it would only allow emulators for

Oppo Find X8 series could soon be launched by the company, according to details shared by a tipster. The upcoming series is said to include three models — the Oppo Find X8, Find X8 Pro and Find X8 Ultra. While the launch details of the purported Find X8 series are still under wraps, a new leak has

India’s cabinet on Wednesday approved an Rs. 89,000 crore ($10.79 billion) revival package for loss-making Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) to help the state-owned telecom operator deploy 4G and 5G services in a market dominated by private players. “With this revival package, BSNL will emerge as a stable telecom service provider focused on providing connectivity

Prime Day is just around the corner, offering tech enthusiasts and savvy shoppers the perfect chance to grab top-tier smartphones at unbeatable prices. This sale is the ultimate opportunity if you want to upgrade your device without breaking the bank. Among the standout options, the OnePlus 12R shines with its blend of high performance, stunning

X (formerly Twitter) may be testing a new feature aimed at increasing engagement on the platform by allowing users to downvote posts on iPhone. According to claims on social media, the feature may appear as a ‘dislike’ option in the form of a heartbroken icon, instead of a Reddit-like downward arrow. The experiment was first

An investigation by India’s antitrust body has found that Apple exploited its dominant position in the market for app stores on its iOS operating system, engaging “in abusive conduct and practices”, a confidential report seen by Reuters showed. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has been investigating Apple Inc since 2021 for possibly abusing its