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Airbnb app gets a fresh look and 10 new features: Here’s what’s new
The updated app includes a brand-new “services” tab with 10 different categories. These services will be available in 260 cities around the world, aiming to give Airbnb users the kind of perks you’d usually expect at a hotel or resort.
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Nothing CEO Carl Pei confirms price of Phone 3 ahead of launch: Here’s how much it will cost
This new model is being positioned as Nothing’s first true flagship, moving a step above the recently launched Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro, which were more mid-range offerings.
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Android users are getting new features to stay safe from frauds, scams, and theft
Google said that it remains focused on bringing users security enhancements and innovative new features to help them keep safe from digital threats
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Android Show I/O edition: Google is giving Android its biggest makeover in years
Material 3 Expressive marks a major step in Google’s quest to make Android not just usable, but deeply personal, said Google at its Android show event.
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Apple unveils major accessibility upgrades across iPhone, Mac, Watch: All the details
New accessibility features, including Braille Access, a separate Apple TV app, live captions and more are coming to iPhone, Mac, iPad and other Apple devices later this year
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Microsoft to lay off thousands of employees as it cuts workforce by 3%
The layoffs, as per the company, are not performance-based. A Microsoft spokesperson said that these layoffs are part of a broader organisational reshaping effort.
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Nothing partners with KEF, a premium British audio brand for its next audio products
Nothing, the London-based consumer tech company, has entered into a strategic partnership with British audio brand KEF. The collaboration is aimed at enhancing Nothing’s future audio products with KEF’s high-fidelity acoustic expertise, with the first co-developed products expected later this year.
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SoftBank endorses OpenAI’s restructure plan, but what will Microsoft do?
For now, SoftBank’s green light keeps OpenAI’s ambitious funding and governance plans alive. But until Microsoft weighs in, it still remains unclear how OpenAI will restructure.
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iPhone shipments fall nearly 50% in China as Apple slips to fifth place
Multiple factors are behind Apple’s decline: Huawei’s comeback with in-house chips and HarmonyOS Next, a slow rollout of generative AI features, and China’s pro-domestic policies.
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Motorola Razr 60 Ultra launched with AI features, Snapdragon 8 Elite chip in India at an effective price of Rs 89,999
Motorola has launched its latest foldable smartphone -- Razr 60 Ultra -- in India.
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Apple’s iOS 19 could bring this important AI-powered battery feature for iPhones
While the feature will roll out to all compatible AI-enabled iPhones, Apple’s motivation appears to be the upcoming iPhone 17 Air, a slimmer model expected to debut this fall.
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge price announced: Pre-orders is now live with free storage upgrade
Samsung has revealed the price of its simmest phone -- Galaxy S25 Edge. The phone is also available for pre-order.
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Google to support AI startups in India with new accelerator program
The program is being run in partnership with the MeitY Startup Hub and focuses on startups working with Agentic AI and Multimodal AI—two areas that are expected to play a big role in the future of AI.
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Bad news for Amazon users: You’ll have to pay more to get an ad-free viewing on Prime Video
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ChatGPT leads woman to believe her husband is cheating, here's what happened next
In Greece, a woman filed for divorce after claiming that ChatGPT helped her discover her husband’s affair by reading coffee cups.
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OnePlus 15 may ditch curved screen for a flat display, leak suggests
According to popular tipster Digital Chat Station, the next flagship phone from OnePlus might come with a flat display—a noticeable change from the curved screen design we've seen in its previous models like the OnePlus 13.
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Xiaomi 16 may arrive with Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, massive 6800mAh battery and more
According to the leak, the Xiaomi 16 could be the first phone to come with a brand-new processor called the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2. Another big highlight is the huge 6,800mAh battery, which should easily last more than a day on a single charge.
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iPhone users in India at high risk, government issues warning
The alert, shared by CERT-In, says that older versions of iOS and iPadOS basically anything before iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 17.3 are at serious risk.
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Donald Trump says Apple is going to be building a “lot of plants” in the US
Apple previously announced plans to spend that amount on expanding its US footprint, including AI server assembly in Houston.
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Apple rolls out iOS 18.5 with minor updates, new wallpaper, and more
This update is relatively light on new features but still introduces some meaningful changes. As always, some features in iOS 18.5 may be region- or device-dependent.
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge debuts as ultra-thin smartphone with pro camera and Galaxy AI smarts
Despite its ultra-slim profile, the S25 Edge doesn’t compromise on power or features, boasting a titanium frame, AI-powered tools, and a 200MP camera.
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Google updates ‘G’ icon for the first time in nearly a decade, adds modern gradient flair
The updated ‘G’ icon is already live on iOS via the Google Search app and began appearing on Android this week with Google app beta version 16.18.
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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
