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iQOO 15 to be powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor: Here’s all we know about the phone
iQoo has confirmed that its upcoming flagship, the iQoo 15, will launch in India with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, featuring design upgrades, performance improvements, and an expected Rs 59,999 price.
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List of 10 upcoming smartphones to get Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Elite chipset
Qualcomm launches Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Elite chipset, powering upcoming smartphones like realme GT 8 Pro, OnePlus 15, Galaxy S26, and more with faster performance, smarter AI, and professional-quality video.
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Trump approves TikTok deal giving US companies control over algorithm, content, and data
Trump signs deal to restructure TikTok’s U.S. operations, giving American companies control over user data, algorithm, and content moderation.
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Meta launches Vibes feed in AI app to let users create, remix, and share AI-powered videos
Meta AI app introduces Vibes, a new feed where users can create, remix, and share AI-generated short videos across Instagram, Facebook, and the app itself.
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Flipkart iPhone 16 order cancellations are making buyers ‘furious’; here’s why they are calling it a fraud
Flipkart’s Big Billion Days sale sparked fraud allegations as iPhone 16 and 16 Pro orders were cancelled despite successful payments, with buyers accusing the platform of misleading deals and delayed refunds.
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Top iPhone call-recording app shuts down after leaking users’ calls, transcripts, and phone numbers
Viral call recording app Neon leaked users’ phone numbers, call recordings, and transcripts before going offline due to a major security flaw.
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Apple iPhone 17 discount: Here’s how to buy the all new iPhones with Rs 6,000 off
Apple’s iPhone 17 (256GB) is priced at Rs 82,900 in India, but buyers can get Rs 6,000 off with ICICI or SBI credit card offers on Croma.
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OpenAI is looking for people to help bring ads to ChatGPT and grow revenue
The company is actively building an internal advertising team, led by its new head of applications Fidji Simo, to explore how ads could be integrated into ChatGPT.
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Nothing turns CMF into a separate company, chooses India as headquarters for manufacturing and R&D
To push CMF further, Nothing is setting up a joint venture with Indian manufacturer Optiemus.
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Elon Musk’s xAI sues OpenAI over alleged trade secrets theft
The battle between Elon Musk and OpenAI has taken another sharp turn. Musk’s AI startup, xAI, has filed a lawsuit accusing OpenAI of stealing trade secrets by recruiting former employees with access to confidential information.
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Amazon hit with $2.5 billion penalty over Prime subscription 'traps'
The FTC charged that Amazon used manipulative interface designs to nudge users into Prime memberships without informed consent. Amazon must also overhaul its Prime sign-up and cancellation processes.
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Reddit was down earlier today: Here are the issues reported by users and current status
Reddit users experienced widespread disruption earlier today, with thousands reporting that they were unable to access the platform. Many encountered “internal server error” messages when trying to load the site or app.
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Microsoft stops selling some cloud and AI services to Israel's military
Microsoft has moved to restrict Israel’s Ministry of Defense from using some of its technology, after an internal probe suggested its cloud services were being used to store surveillance data on Palestinians.
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OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT Pulse, a new personalised assistant: What it does, who can use, and more
With Pulse, OpenAI is betting that people don’t just want answers on demand—they want an assistant that knows when to offer help before they even ask.
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Xiaomi launches Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and secondary rear display: Price, features and more
Xiaomi has launched the Xiaomi 17 series in China, featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, large batteries, and new rear secondary displays. Pricing starts at 4,499 Yuan.
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OnePlus 15 confirmed to launch with the latest Qualcomms Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset
OnePlus has confirmed that its upcoming OnePlus 15 flagship will feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, offering advanced AI, gaming power, and a new DetailMax Engine for photography.
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Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch Copilot+ PCs launched in India: Price, preorder offers, and features
Microsoft has launched the Surface Pro 12-inch Copilot+ PCs in India, starting at Rs 90,999, with AI features, preorder benefits, and availability from October 6, 2025.
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Worried about iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17’s scratchgate issue? Here’s what Apple has to say about it
Apple has clarified the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air “scratchgate” issue, saying demo unit marks are removable residue from worn MagSafe stands, though camera bump durability concerns remain.
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Oppo Reno14 5G Diwali Edition launched in India with heat-sensitive colour-changing design
Oppo has launched the Reno14 5G Diwali Edition in India at Rs 39,999, featuring heat-sensitive colour-changing technology, festive design, 50MP cameras, and Dimensity 8350 chipset.
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Vivo confirms Origin OS for India: Chinese version set to replace Funtouch OS in upcoming smartphones
Vivo and iQOO smartphones, which currently run the Funtouch OS skin, are set to receive the China-exclusive Origin OS 6 skin, based on Android 16. The Vivo X300 series and the iQOO 15 will likely be the first devices to run this operating system in India.
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Qualcomm launches Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip for next-gen flagship phones
Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, set to power flagship smartphones from Samsung, Xiaomi, OnePlus, and OPPO with faster performance, smarter AI, and pro-level video.
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Nothing CEO Carl Pei to invest $100M, create 1,800 jobs in India over next three years
Nothing CEO Carl Pei to invest $100M in India, create 1,800 jobs over three years through a new manufacturing joint venture with Optiemus.
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Qualcomm announces Snapdragon X2 Elite and X2 Elite Extreme for high-performance Windows PCs
Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon X2 Elite and X2 Elite Extreme for Windows laptops, offering faster performance, powerful AI, better graphics, and longer battery life for professionals and creators.
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ServiceNow University launched in India with free AI courses, gamified learning
ServiceNow has launched ServiceNow University in India to train 1 million learners by 2027, offering AI-focused courses, gamified learning, certifications, and enrolment through a personalized, on-demand platform.
