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Vivo V70, V70 Elite teased to launch in India soon, key features and specifications revealed

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Vivo V70, V70 Elite teased to launch in India soon, key features and specifications revealed

Vivo is gearing up to release two new devices under its next-generation camera-centric V70 series in India. A dedicated microsite for the Vivo V70 series is now live on an e-commerce platform, teasing its key features and specs.

Tecno Camon 50 Pro, Tecno Camon 50 spotted on Google Play Console listing, key specs revealed

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Tecno Camon 50 Pro, Tecno Camon 50 spotted on Google Play Console listing, key specs revealed

The Tecno Camon 50 series could launch soon, as both handsets in the lineup have now been spotted on various certification platforms. Moreover, both devices are tipped to run Android 16, with Tecno’s HiOS skin on top.

RedMagic 11 Air launches globally with Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, 7,000 mAh battery: Price, specs, and more

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RedMagic 11 Air launches globally with Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, 7,000 mAh battery: Price, specs, and more

Nubia has launched the RedMagic 11 Air in global markets following its recent China debut. The smartphone features a thin transparent body and is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, coupled with a large 7,000 mAh battery

Moonshot AI releases Kimi 2.5 model that claims to outperform LLMs from OpenAI, Google

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Moonshot AI releases Kimi 2.5 model that claims to outperform LLMs from OpenAI, Google

Chinese tech firm Moonshot AI has released Kimi K2.5, a single open-source system that combines strong reasoning, coding, and multimodal capabilities. This model also claims to outperform GPT-5.2 across several benchmarks.

Android 17 likely to come with blurred UI elements, revamped screen recorder, and more

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Android 17 likely to come with blurred UI elements, revamped screen recorder, and more

Ahead of its official unveiling this year, a new Android 17 leak has revealed a modern, blurred UI, a redesigned screen recorder, native app lock, and other major changes in the upcoming Android operating system.

Sonos introduces Amp Multi streaming amplifier: All the details

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Sonos introduces Amp Multi streaming amplifier: All the details

Sonos has quietly introduced Amp Multi, a new multi-zone streaming amplifier that lets users connect traditional speakers to their wireless audio systems using eight amplified outputs for large residential audio installations.

Ubisoft proposes more layoffs following studio closures and game cancellations

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Ubisoft proposes more layoffs following studio closures and game cancellations

Ubisoft continues to plan further layoffs after closing multiple of its studios and cancelling multiple games. Now, the firm is planning a massive reduction in its workforce at its Paris headquarters, proposing to cut as many as 200 roles.

X rolls out ‘Starterpacks’ to help in finding like-minded accounts inspired by rival BlueSky

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X rolls out ‘Starterpacks’ to help in finding like-minded accounts inspired by rival BlueSky

X has introduced a new feature called ‘Starterpacks,’ which will be rolled out to all users in the coming weeks. The main aim of this tool is to help users discover accounts that match their interests, similar to BlueSky’s ‘Starter Packs.’

Forza Horizon 6 confirmed to release on this date: Location, pre-order details, gameplay, and more

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Forza Horizon 6 confirmed to release on this date: Location, pre-order details, gameplay, and more

Playground Games has released the first gameplay trailer for its next-generation open-world racing simulator, Forza Horizon 6. It is set to launch on Xbox and PC soon, with the open-world racing title set in Japan.

Apple iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max to launch soon: Expected features, launch date, and more

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Apple iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max to launch soon: Expected features, launch date, and more

Apple is gearing up to launch the iPhone 18 series in the coming months, with new leaks suggesting that the Pro lineup will have upgraded displays and a smaller Dynamic Island.

Realme Neo 8 with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC, 8,000 mAh battery launched: Check full specs, features, price

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Realme Neo 8 with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC, 8,000 mAh battery launched: Check full specs, features, price

Realme Neo 8 has been launched in China, expanding the company’s gaming-centric Neo lineup. It features an 8,000mAh battery, runs on a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, and offers up to 16GB RAM with 1TB storage.

Adobe introduces new AI features that lets edit PDFs with text prompts across Acrobat and Adobe Express

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Adobe introduces new AI features that lets edit PDFs with text prompts across Acrobat and Adobe Express

Adobe is bringing AI-powered capabilities to its productivity apps, including Acrobat and Express, which can now edit PDFs based on natural language prompts. Moreover, PDF Space in Acrobat can now turn files into an AI audio podcast.

Samsung Galaxy A57 listed on a certification website, key specifications revealed

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Samsung Galaxy A57 listed on a certification website, key specifications revealed

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy A57 handset has now been listed on China’s TENAA certification platform, signalling an imminent launch in February. According to the listing, the Galaxy A57 will have a 6.6-inch Full HD+ AMOLED screen and will be powered by an octa-core chipset.

Samsung’s Bixby to get smarter with Perplexity-powered AI features with One UI 8.5

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Samsung’s Bixby to get smarter with Perplexity-powered AI features with One UI 8.5

Samsung has reportedly announced that its voice assistant Bixby will now get an AI upgrade with the upcoming One UI 8.5 update. The company will apparently integrate Perplexity AI into Bixby, similar to how Apple integrated OpenAI’s ChatGPT with Siri.

Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G, Note 15 Pro+ 5G complete specifications leaked, launch timeline also revealed

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Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G, Note 15 Pro+ 5G complete specifications leaked, launch timeline also revealed

Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G smartphones are now expected to launch in India soon, comprising the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G models. While the company is yet to make a formal announcement, new leaks have revealed the key specifications and launch timeline of these handsets.

Oppo A6 5G with 7000mAh battery, MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC launched in India: Price, specs

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Oppo A6 5G with 7000mAh battery, MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC launched in India: Price, specs

Oppo A6 5G is the latest budget smartphone in India with the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC. Its other key specifications include a 50MP primary shooter, a large 7,000 mAh battery, and a 6.75-inch 120Hz display.

Red Magic 11 Air with Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, 7,000 mAh battery launched: Price, specifications, and more

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Red Magic 11 Air with Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, 7,000 mAh battery launched: Price, specifications, and more

The Red Magic 11 Air has made its debut in China, featuring a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, a 7,000 mAh battery, active cooling, a 6.85-inch 144Hz 1.5K OLED display, and shoulder triggers. The phone will launch globally on January 29.

Honor Magic 8 Pro Air with ultra-slim design, 5,500 mAh battery launched, alongside Honor Magic 8 RSR Porsche Design

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Honor Magic 8 Pro Air with ultra-slim design, 5,500 mAh battery launched, alongside Honor Magic 8 RSR Porsche Design

Honor has introduced the Magic 8 Pro Air in China alongside the Honor Magic 8 RSR Porsche Design. The Honor Magic 9 Pro Air comes with just 6.1mm thickness, 155g weight, and is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor.

Oppo K15 Turbo lineup likely to feature active-cooling fan, K15 Turbo Pro’s camera and chipset revealed

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Oppo K15 Turbo lineup likely to feature active-cooling fan, K15 Turbo Pro’s camera and chipset revealed

Oppo is gearing up to release its K15 Turbo series in the coming weeks, which will be the successor to the K13 lineup from last year. A new leak has revealed that the Pro model is likely to come with a 6.78-inch display and will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity chipset.

Redmi Turbo 5 Max design teased; will feature a 9,000 mAh battery, MediaTek Dimensity 9500s SoC

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Redmi Turbo 5 Max design teased; will feature a 9,000 mAh battery, MediaTek Dimensity 9500s SoC

Redmi has now revealed new details about the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, confirming its full design, battery size, and chipset. The Chinese smartphone brand also recently teased the price range of this upcoming handset.

Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 update causes a shutdown bug, company issues emergency fix

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Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 update causes a shutdown bug, company issues emergency fix

Microsoft has issued an urgent fix for Windows 11 users after a recent security update, which was released on January 11, prevented some systems from shutting down or hibernating properly.

Realme P4 Power confirmed to launch in India soon, tipped to pack a 10,000 mAh battery

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Realme P4 Power confirmed to launch in India soon, tipped to pack a 10,000 mAh battery

Realme has started teasing the launch of its upcoming P4 Power smartphone, hinting at a massive five-digit battery capacity. While the company is yet to reveal its full specifications, early hints suggest that it could house a 10,000 mAh battery.

Lava Blaze Duo 3 India launch date revealed, key specifications confirmed via an Amazon listing

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Lava Blaze Duo 3 India launch date revealed, key specifications confirmed via an Amazon listing

Lava has confirmed the India launch date of its next smartphone, the Blaze Duo 3. The phone has also been listed on Amazon, confirming its key specifications and full design

Motorola Signature India launch date revealed: Expected specifications, price

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Motorola Signature India launch date revealed: Expected specifications, price

Motorola Signature made its global debut last week and is now confirmed to launch in India soon. The phone is confirmed to house an ultra-slim body, powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC and a 5,200mAh battery.

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