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India’s smartphone market slows down in early 2025, but Apple shines bright
While the market dipped, Apple had a great run. It saw the biggest growth among the top 5 brands, with a 23% year-on-year jump.
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Pope Leo XIV shares how artificial intelligence helped him choose his papal name
Speaking to the College of Cardinals during his first official address on Saturday, Pope Leo XIV — formerly known as Cardinal Robert Prevost — said his decision to take the name “Leo” was a tribute to Pope Leo XIII
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Alcatel V3 Ultra to launch soon in India with stylus, triple camera and smart display modes
From what we know so far, the phone is designed with a mix of elegance and functionality. The box proudly highlights Alcatel’s French roots, while also stressing on its “Made in India” status.
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Google I/O 2025 what to expect: More of Gemini AI, less of Android 16
This year’s I/O will place heavy emphasis on the Gemini AI ecosystem, along with next-gen projects like Astra and Veo 2.
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Apple Watch Ultra 3 may get the much-awaited blood pressure monitoring system, 5G support and more
Until Apple makes it official, all of this is still in the rumour stage. But if these features do arrive, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 could finally feel like a true step forward.
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An all-glass iPhone, a home robot, its first foldable and more: Apple’s expected product line up for the next two years
Apple is gearing up for a major product overhaul over the next two years, with a foldable iPhone, a curved all-glass 20th anniversary model, AI-powered smart glasses, and a home robot featuring a personality-driven assistant
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Mexico sues Google over ‘Gulf of America’ label on Maps
The dispute stems from an early-term Trump order to rebrand the body of water, a move that Google implemented on Maps by February 10.
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iOS 19 will sync public Wi-Fi credentials across Apple devices
While most of the iOS 19 buzz focuses on rumored interface changes and deeper AI integration, this Wi-Fi sync capability could quietly become one of the most appreciated updates
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Android’s latest update fixes 46 bugs, including a zero-day vulnerability
Security experts recommend installing these updates immediately, especially given the confirmed in-the-wild exploitation of the FreeType vulnerability.
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How to use ChatGPT with macOS apps for coding, writing, and search
The update, available to free and paid users alike, enables ChatGPT to interact directly with running apps, including heavyweights like Xcode, Visual Studio Code
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Bluetooth 6.1 rolls out with quiet but useful upgrades to privacy and efficiency
Bluetooth 6.1 doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it does reinforce the protocol’s core strengths with thoughtful refinements in the background
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Apple to pay users after Siri recorded private conversations without consent: Who’s eligible and how to claim
The problem came to light in 2019 and sparked a class action lawsuit. Apple denied that it used the recordings for ads, but it did apologize and promised to stop storing users’ voice data.
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Will Neuralink replace iPhones in 10 years? Elon Musk thinks so
Musk’s response suggests he sees Neuralink as one of those competitors. Neuralink is developing a brain chip that could, in theory, allow people to interact with technology just by thinking.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 leak reveals a new look, ditching the classic circle design
While the display itself remains circular, the watch casing is now more angular, with buttons that protrude slightly more than on previous models.
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Google to pay Rs 11,740 crore for illegally collecting users’ location and biometric data
The lawsuit was first filed in 2022 by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. He accused Google of secretly collecting people’s location data, private browsing history in Incognito mode, and even biometric details like voice and facial information.
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boAt launches Storm Infinity Plus smartwatch with 30-day battery life and Bluetooth calling
The watch comes with a large display, supports Bluetooth calling, and is designed to handle everyday tasks without needing frequent charging.
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2.5 million Android phones hit monthly by this dangerous scam; India among the worst affected
2.5 million devices are infected each month, with India accounting for 20% of that number, claims a cybersecurity report
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Nintendo threatens to brick Switch consoles in crackdown on emulators, hacks, and piracy
Players recently received emails from Nintendo asking them to accept an updated Nintendo Account Agreement in order to continue using online features like the eShop or Nintendo Switch Online.
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Google arms Search, Chrome, and Android with new AI tools to fight online scams
In a blog post, the company outlined how artificial intelligence is becoming the backbone of its defense strategy across Search, Chrome, and Android
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Samsung's tri-fold phone may use silicon-carbon battery, here's what it means for userst
While other smartphone makers — including OnePlus, Xiaomi, and Oppo — already use silicon-carbon batteries, Samsung’s adoption could signal a broader shift in mainstream mobile design.
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‘World’s richest man has been involved in the deaths of the world’s poorest children’: Bill Gates slams Elon Musk for cutting USAID budget
Gates pointed directly at Musk, accusing him of playing a big part in slashing the budget. He said, “He put it in the wood chipper, because he didn’t go to a party that weekend,” suggesting the decision was made carelessly.
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Sonos launches Arc Ultra soundbar, Sub 4 subwoofer, and Era 100 Pro speaker in India
Sonos has added three new products to its audio lineup in India — a new soundbar called the Arc Ultra, a subwoofer named Sub 4, and a speaker designed for professional setups called the Era 100 Pro.
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X Global Affairs account withheld in India after government orders blocking of 8,000 accounts
According to X, the Indian government had demanded that access to accounts belonging to international news organizations and well-known figures on the platform be blocked.
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Microsoft employees are not allowed to use DeepSeek: Here’s why
Well, it turns out that the issue is related to where DeepSeek stores its user data. The app stores everything on servers in China, which means the data is subject to Chinese laws.
