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Vivo X Fold 5 likely to be cheaper and slimmer than Vivo X Fold 3 Pro: All the details

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Vivo X Fold 5 likely to be cheaper and slimmer than Vivo X Fold 3 Pro: All the details

Vivo’s next-generation X Fold 5 foldable smartphone is expected to launch in India and other global markets next month. Moreover, it could house a 6,000 mAh battery and come with support for 90W wired and 30W wireless charging.

Infinix GT 30 Pro with MediaTek Dimensity 8350 SoC, gaming triggers, launched in India: Price, specs

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Infinix GT 30 Pro with MediaTek Dimensity 8350 SoC, gaming triggers, launched in India: Price, specs

Infinix has launched the GT 30 Pro smartphone in India, which features gaming enhancements like shoulder triggers, a vapor cooling chamber, and customizable LED lighting. The smartphones come in two storage and RAM variants, with a starting price of Rs 24,999.

Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 India confirmed to launch in India soon: Expected price, specifications, and more

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Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 India confirmed to launch in India soon: Expected price, specifications, and more

Xiaomi is gearing up to introduce its latest budget tablet, the Redmi Pad 2, in India. It will arrive as a direct successor to 2022's Redmi Pad, and could be powered by the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultra SoC alongside up to 8GB of RAM.

Xiaomi 16 specifications revealed, expected to come with Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 SoC, 7000mAh battery

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Xiaomi 16 specifications revealed, expected to come with Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 SoC, 7000mAh battery

Xiaomi’s next compact flagship smartphone, the Xiaomi 16, is generating buzz well ahead of its official launch, which is expected to happen at the end of this year. A new leak has now revealed the key specifications of the smartphone.

Instagram adds support for 3:4 aspect ratio photos, so you won’t have to crop: Here’s how it works

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Instagram adds support for 3:4 aspect ratio photos, so you won’t have to crop: Here’s how it works

Instagram has finally added support for 3:4 aspect ratio photos on its platform, allowing smartphone camera users to upload photos without cropping them into square format.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7 expected to arrive in July, confirmed to run on Android 16

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7 expected to arrive in July, confirmed to run on Android 16

Samsung has recently officially announced the One UI 8 beta program, which is based on Android 16. The company has now confirmed that its upcoming foldable handsets will launch with this operating system this summer.

Vivo S30, S30 Pro Mini with 6500 mAh battery launched: Price, specifications

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Vivo S30, S30 Pro Mini with 6500 mAh battery launched: Price, specifications

Vivo has unveiled its latest S30 series smartphones, which include the Vivo S30 and Vivo S30 Pro Mini, in China. Both devices are available in four colour shades and feature triple rear camera units, including two 50MP sensors and a 50MP front camera.

WhatsApp may soon let you logout of the account without losing your data

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WhatsApp may soon let you logout of the account without losing your data

WhatsApp is constantly working on new features, which are generally first seen in beta versions before a public release. Now, the popular messaging platform is adding a new logout option, which will let users temporarily switch from their WhatsApp primary account without deleting the existing data.

Lava Bold N1 series with clean Android OS, UNISOC SoCs, and budget pricing launched in India: Price, specs

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Lava Bold N1 series with clean Android OS, UNISOC SoCs, and budget pricing launched in India: Price, specs

Lava has introduced two budget smartphones in India under its Bold series, named the Bold N1 and Bold N1 Pro. Both devices will be available through the e-commerce platform Amazon and have a starting price of Rs 5,999.

iOS 19 may finally support eSIM transfers from iPhone to Android

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iOS 19 may finally support eSIM transfers from iPhone to Android

Apple’s upcoming iOS 19 update could make it easier to transfer eSIM from an iPhone to an Android smartphone, possibly using QR code scanning. This will allow Apple users to wirelessly move their eSIM to a non-Apple device.

Apple may launch new gaming app to replace Game Center across iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV

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Apple may launch new gaming app to replace Game Center across iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV

Apple is reportedly planning to introduce a unified gaming app at WWDC 2025, which will replace Game Center and offer a centralised platform for game launches, achievements, and social features across all of the company’s devices.

Oppo K13 5G review: Strong battery life, reliable performance

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Oppo K13 5G review: Strong battery life, reliable performance

The Oppo K13 5G offers a massive 7000mAh battery with fast charging, a potent Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chip, a vibrant AMOLED display, and multiple AI features under Rs 20,000. But do all of these perks make it one of the best smartphones in this price category? Read on to know more.

Oppo Reno 14 series India launch timeline leaked: Expected specifications, price

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Oppo Reno 14 series India launch timeline leaked: Expected specifications, price

Oppo’s Reno 14 series was recently unveiled in China, and now the brand is reportedly gearing up for a global launch of the smartphone, including India. Both smartphones in the lineup are powered by MediaTek Dimensity chipsets with high-resolution cameras.

Moto G56 5G reportedly listed on the company’s website, all colour options revealed

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Moto G56 5G reportedly listed on the company’s website, all colour options revealed

Motorola’s upcoming midrange smartphone, the Moto G56 5G, has reportedly been listed on the company’ Czech and Slovak websites, ahead of its purported launch on May 29. This listing has confirmed its colour options and key specifications.

Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 may come with Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, launch expected soon

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Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 may come with Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, launch expected soon

According to a new leak, Xiaomi’s upcoming clamshell foldable smartphone, the Mix Flip 2, is expected to launch next month. Moreover, it is likely to come with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and offer significant upgrades over its predecessor.

Alcatel V3 Classic, V3 Pro, and V3 Ultra smartphones launched in India, price starts at Rs 12,999

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Alcatel V3 Classic, V3 Pro, and V3 Ultra smartphones launched in India, price starts at Rs 12,999

Alcatel has introduced the V3 5G series of smartphones in India, which includes the V3 Classic, V3 Pro, and V3 Ultra. All three devices are equipped with NXTPAPER display technology, which is designed to reduce glare and minimise eye strain.

RedMagic 10S Pro series with built-in Windows PC game emulator, Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC announced: Price, specs

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RedMagic 10S Pro series with built-in Windows PC game emulator, Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC announced: Price, specs

RedMagic has unveiled its all-new RedMagic 10S Pro series, which consists of the RedMagic 10S Pro and RedMagic 10S Pro+, in the Chinese market. Both smartphones are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and are backed by massive batteries.

Honor Pad 10 with 12.1-inch display, Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC launched: Price, specifications

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Honor Pad 10 with 12.1-inch display, Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC launched: Price, specifications

Honor has introduced its latest tablet, the Pad 10, in select global markets. It's powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC, with 8GB RAM plus 256GB storage, and is backed by a 10,100 mAh battery with support for 35W charging.

Tecno Pova Curve 5G India launch date confirmed: Here’s everything we know so far

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Tecno Pova Curve 5G India launch date confirmed: Here’s everything we know so far

The Tecno Pova Curve 5G will launch in India later this month and is tipped to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset. It is also confirmed to feature a triangular-shaped rear camera module with virtually aligned cameras.

Honor 400, 400 Pro with 200MP camera, Snapdragon chipsets launched: Price, specifications

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Honor 400, 400 Pro with 200MP camera, Snapdragon chipsets launched: Price, specifications

Honor has introduced the Honor 400 and Honor 400 Pro in select global markets. The Honor 400 is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset, while the Honor 400 Pro has a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC under the hood.

Lava Shark 5G with 90Hz display, 5000mAh battery launched at Rs 7,999 in India: All the details

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Lava Shark 5G with 90Hz display, 5000mAh battery launched at Rs 7,999 in India: All the details

The Unisoc T765 chipset powers the smartphone, and it is available across Lava retail outlets and Lava e-store.

Spotify reports a surge in Premium subscriptions after Apple tweaked App Store rules

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Spotify reports a surge in Premium subscriptions after Apple tweaked App Store rules

Spotify has reported a spike in conversions to premium subscription of its iOS app, owing to the recent Apple App Store changes, which allowed web-based or external payment options within the iOS apps.

Google’s AI search mode slammed as ‘theft’ by some news publishers, here's why

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Google’s AI search mode slammed as ‘theft’ by some news publishers, here's why

The News/Media Alliance, a trade organization representing major US news publishers, has accused Google of misusing their content after the company introduced AI Mode, which provides traditional search results with an AI chatbot-like interface to detailed or complicated questions.

Signal blocks Microsoft’s Recall feature that captures screenshots of your chats

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Signal blocks Microsoft’s Recall feature that captures screenshots of your chats

Signal has rolled out a new update for its Windows app, which prevents Microsoft’s controversial Recall feature from taking screenshots of users' secure chats.

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