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iPhone 16 Pro Diwali offers: Flipkart, Croma, Vijay Sales or BigBasket -- Where’s the best deal?
With Diwali approaching, major retailers including Flipkart, Croma, Vijay Sales, Reliance Digital and even BigBasket are offering festive discounts on Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro. Here’s a detailed comparison of who’s offering the most value this season.
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Mappls App explained: What features this homegrown Google Maps rival offers, key features, and more
MapmyIndia’s Mappls app is India’s own answer to Google Maps, built with ISRO’s data and designed to protect user privacy while promoting digital self-reliance. From 3D junction views to real-time traffic intelligence and support for Indian languages, here’s everything you need to know about the Made-in-India navigation app.
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'You can use Arattai': Supreme Court as it says WhatsApp is not a fundamental right
The Supreme Court of India ruled that using WhatsApp is not a constitutional right, suggesting users can turn to local alternatives like Arattai.
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Google finally has a solution for one of Chrome's 'annoying problem': All the details
Google Chrome’s new update automatically silences inactive website notifications to create a cleaner browsing experience.
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Employees are accidentally leaking company data through ChatGPT, report warns
A new Cyera report reveals ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and other AI tools are now the leading source of workplace data leaks, often occurring without companies noticing.
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5 AI prompts to make your Diwali photos sparkle with fireworks, diyas, rangoli, and family
AI-powered image editing has revolutionised the way we capture and enhance festive moments. With tools such as Google Gemini, users can create vivid Diwali photos that highlight traditional decor, sparkling fireworks, and joyful family interactions. These tools make it possible to transform ordinary snapshots into cinematic-quality images, all for free and without prior editing experience.
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iOS 26 hidden feature lets you access extended call history for any contact
Apple’s iOS 26 includes a hidden Phone app feature that allows users to see an extended call history with individual contacts, providing detailed data for personal or legal use.
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Google expands AI shopping to let users try on shoes virtually
Google’s AI shopping tools now allow users to try on shoes using a full-length photo, enhancing the virtual shopping experience without leaving home.
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OpenAI’s Nick Turley explains vision to turn ChatGPT into a full-fledged operating system
Nick Turley, head of ChatGPT at OpenAI, reveals plans to transform ChatGPT into an operating system with third-party apps, inspired by the evolution of web browsers.
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You can now create Spotify playlists directly from ChatGPT, here's how
ChatGPT’s new apps integration allows users to generate Spotify playlists and find podcasts with detailed preferences, making music discovery more personalised and interactive.
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Samsung could launch One UI 8.5 beta in November ahead Of Galaxy S26 series
Samsung is reportedly preparing to release the One UI 8.5 beta programme next month, marking an early start compared to last year’s rollout.
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iOS 26 introduces Call Reasons to filter spam without missing important calls
Apple’s iOS 26 update adds Call Reasons, a smart feature that lets unknown callers explain why they are calling, helping users avoid spam while ensuring important calls get through.
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WhatsApp begins rolling out Liquid Glass redesign to iPhone users
WhatsApp has started testing Apple’s Liquid Glass interface on iOS, giving the app a modern, translucent look.
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Discord data breach exposes government IDs of thousands of users
Discord confirmed that around 70,000 users had their government ID photos exposed in a third-party data breach involving its customer support vendor.
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Caira Camera brings Google’s Nano Banana AI to real-time photo editing
Camera Intelligence has introduced Caira, a new mirrorless camera powered by Google’s Nano Banana AI, capable of editing images in real time.
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Android’s hidden advanced protection feature can safeguard your data: Here’s how to enable it
Google has introduced a powerful new security feature in Android 16 called Advanced Protection, designed to shield users from online threats. However, it remains turned off by default. Here’s how to activate it and why it matters.
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OpenAI's GPT-5 Pro and Sora 2 aims to strengthen its developer ecosystem
At Dev Day, OpenAI launched GPT-5 Pro, Sora 2, and new voice models to help developers build more advanced AI-powered applications across industries.
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WhatsApp finally prepares to add usernames after years of delay
WhatsApp is working on username support that will let users reserve handles before full rollout, a move that brings it closer to rivals like Telegram and Signal.
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Tesla’s Optimus robot shows off kung fu moves in new demo video
Tesla has released a new video of its humanoid robot Optimus performing kung fu movements, showcasing major improvements in speed, balance, and coordination.
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Google Photos to get AI text prompt tool for transforming images into videos
Google Photos is working on a major AI upgrade that will let users turn still photos into videos using text prompts, powered by the company’s Veo 2 model.
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Apple launches Preview app with iOS 26 update: A built-in editor for PDFs and images
Apple’s iOS 26 introduces a new Preview app for iPhone users, bringing PDF editing, scanning, and image tools that mirror its Mac counterpart.
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YouTube Music introduces real-time lyric translation for Premium users
YouTube Music is testing a new feature that allows users to translate song lyrics in real-time, starting with Premium members and limited languages.
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Microsoft to launch free ad-supported Xbox Cloud Gaming tier amid price backlash
Microsoft is testing a new ad-supported version of Xbox Cloud Gaming that will allow users to stream select games for free, just as the company faces criticism for raising Game Pass Ultimate prices.
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Google Play Store adds Gemini sidekick for gaming help
Google is adding Gemini-powered Sidekick to the Play Store, offering real-time gaming help, new personalisation features, and expanded Play Games support across mobile and PC.
