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Arattai introduces WhatsApp like polls feature for group chats
India-based messaging platform Arattai has kicked off the New Year 2026 with a set of feature updates positioned as a direct response to recent additions rolled out by WhatsApp. The company has introduced polls for group conversations and a new “Clear the clutter” option, expanding user controls around chats and messages.
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You can now change your @gmail.com address and here’s how to do it
Changing your Gmail address can be confusing because Google treats your email address as your account identity. Unlike profile details, email usernames follow fixed rules. Here’s a clear guide explaining when changes are possible, how to do it, and what to keep in mind before proceeding.
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iPhone 16 becomes India’s best-selling smartphone, overtaking budget rivals
According to data from Counterpoint Research cited in the report, Apple sold around 6.5 million iPhone 16 units in the first 11 months of 2025, comfortably ahead of Vivo’s Y29 5G, which shipped 4.7 million units during the same period.
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Explained: Financial Fraud Risk Indicator — how it helped prevent Rs 660 crore in digital frauds in six months
The Financial Fraud Risk Indicator is a government-backed system that flags risky mobile numbers and blocks suspicious transactions. Officials say it helped prevent Rs 660 crore in digital fraud losses in six months.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra price drops to Rs 28,999 on Tata CliQ with this offer: Here’s how to get the deal
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is available at a reduced effective price of Rs 29,999 on Tata CliQ through bank offers, bringing down the cost significantly from its listed selling price.
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Merry Christmas 2025: How to send wishes and greetings using WhatsApp stickers, emoticons, quotes and more
As Christmas 2025 approaches, WhatsApp continues to be the go-to platform for sharing festive wishes with family, friends, and colleagues. From animated stickers and emojis to personalised messages and quotes, the app offers multiple ways to make your Christmas greetings feel warm and meaningful.
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Google Gemini annual plan offer announced: Here’s what users get and how the discount works
Google has announced a limited-period Gemini annual plan offer, giving new subscribers a discounted entry into its AI ecosystem with higher usage limits, advanced models, and bundled storage.
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Ferrari car crash: Call of Duty and Apex Legends co-creator Vince Zampella dies at 55
Vince Zampella, one of the most influential figures in modern first-person shooter games and a driving force behind franchises like Call of Duty, Titanfall, Apex Legends, and Battlefield, has died at the age of 55.
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Explained: WhatsApp ghost pairing, scammers' new favourite trick to steal your photos and videos
WhatsApp ghost pairing is a silent scam that lets attackers spy on chats and media using the app’s own linked devices feature, often without victims realising anything is wrong.
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Apple, Google, Microsoft warn visa-holding staff to avoid overseas travel
Several major tech companies, including Google, Apple, and Microsoft, are advising employees on work visas to reconsider international travel, as delays at US embassies and consulates stretch as long as a year in some regions.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra launch reportedly delayed: this is when Samsung’s next-generation flagships will arrive
Samsung’s next flagship smartphone lineup, led by the Galaxy S26 Ultra, may not arrive as early as many expected. New reports suggest that Samsung has adjusted its launch timeline, pushing the unveiling of its next-generation Galaxy S series beyond the usual mid-January window.
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PM Modi dominates X’s most-liked tweets in India with 8 of top 10 spots
X’s new country-wise feature shows Prime Minister Narendra Modi securing eight of India’s ten most-liked tweets over the past month, underscoring his sustained engagement on the platform.
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Realme 16 Pro to launch January 6, 2026: Here's everything we know so far
Realme has confirmed the January 6, 2026 launch of the realme 16 Pro Series, highlighting a 200MP portrait camera, LumaColor IMAGE technology, and a new Urban Wild design approach.
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BGMI redeem codes for December 19, 2025 announced with free in-game rewards
BGMI redeem codes for December 19, 2025 are live with 59 official codes offering free in-game rewards, valid till February 28, 2026, and redeemable only through BGMI’s official website.
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ChatGPT hits $3 billion milestone as consumer spending surges in 2025
ChatGPT’s mobile app has crossed a major financial milestone, highlighting just how quickly consumers are warming to paid AI tools.
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Google Meet gets new update and it solves ‘biggest’ audio problem users used to face
Google Meet’s latest update enables full system audio sharing during screen presentations, addressing a long-standing limitation and improving how users share music, videos, and app audio in meetings.
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Don’t use Gemini Live while driving, warns Google founder Sergey Brin
Google co-founder Sergey Brin has warned users against using Gemini Live while driving, saying the current public version runs on an outdated model. A more advanced version powered by Gemini 3 is expected to launch in the coming weeks.
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Call of Duty Black Ops 7 is free for trial with 20+ maps for a limited time: All the details
Activision has opened a limited-time free trial for Call of Duty Black Ops 7, allowing players to access multiplayer, Zombies, and seasonal content across more than 20 maps.
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Year-ender: Top 10 most popular internet services of 2025 as per Cloudflare’s report
Cloudflare’s 2025 Radar Year in Review reveals the internet services that dominated global traffic, showing how search, social platforms, cloud infrastructure, and messaging apps continued to shape online activity worldwide.
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Apple Fitness+ is now available in India: What it brings for users
Apple Fitness+ is officially available in India starting today, marking the service’s biggest global expansion since its debut. Indian users can now access Apple’s fitness and wellness platform across iPhone, iPad and Apple TV, with deep integration across Apple devices.
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Apple’s new Edge Light feature turns your Mac display into a smart ring light
Apple is adding a subtle but genuinely useful upgrade to video calling on the Mac. Coming with macOS 26.2, Edge Light uses the Mac’s display and Apple silicon to improve how you look on camera, especially in low-light conditions.
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iPhone 16 Pro can be bought for under Rs 60,000: 3 reasons to buy, 2 reasons to skip
The iPhone 16 Pro is available on Amazon India for under Rs 60,000 through bank and exchange offers. Here’s how the deal works, where it’s available, and whether the discounted Pro iPhone is still worth buying now that the iPhone 17 series is out.
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Google planning Gemini live translation feature for headphones: Here’s how it will work
Google is preparing to expand Gemini-powered live translation to more headphones, offering real-time speech interpretation through the Google Translate app. The feature supports over 70 languages and works across Android devices.
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Game of the Year 2025 — Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 breaks the internet with 9 awards across categories
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 became the central headline of The Game Awards 2025 after sweeping nine awards across major categories, including the top honour, Game of the Year. Developed by the French studio Sandfall Interactive, the role-playing title broke the event’s all-time record, surpassing the previous benchmark of seven wins.
