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Samsung OneUI 7 update timeline: This is when your Galaxy smartphone is expected to get Android 15

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Samsung OneUI 7 update timeline: This is when your Galaxy smartphone is expected to get Android 15

Samsung’s latest One UI 7 update, based on Android 15, officially made its debut in January with the Galaxy S25 series. Now the wait for older Samsung Galaxy phones is finally over as the company is all set to release this highly anticipated update starting in mid-April 2025.

Apple Watch Ultra 3 expected to launch this year with major upgrades: All the details

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Apple Watch Ultra 3 expected to launch this year with major upgrades: All the details

Apple Watch Ultra 3 is expected to arrive later this year with major upgrades, including hypertension detection, a brighter display, and satellite connectivity. Moreover, rumours suggest that it will adopt the LTPO3 OLED Retina display for smoother animations.

Amazon to announce AI-powered Alexa and new Echo speakers at today's event: Here’s what we know

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Amazon to announce AI-powered Alexa and new Echo speakers at today's event: Here’s what we know

Amazon’s popular voice assistant, Alexa, is expected to get a major AI upgrade for Amazon soon, which would help in more natural conversations with the voice assistant, with improved contextual awareness. The company is also expected to introduce new Echo speakers.

Realme 14 Pro global debut confirmed at MWC 2025, ‘Ultra’ smartphone reportedly teased

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Realme 14 Pro global debut confirmed at MWC 2025, ‘Ultra’ smartphone reportedly teased

Realme has confirmed the global launch of its 14 Pro series at the upcoming MWC 2025 in Barcelona. Moreover, the Chinese company has teased the launch of an ‘Ultra’ smartphone with a big camera sensor with this launch.

Qualcomm and Google partner to offer up to 8 years of Android updates

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Qualcomm and Google partner to offer up to 8 years of Android updates

Qualcomm has collaborated with Google to announce a new program that enables support for up to eight years of software and security updates on devices powered by the company’s flagship chipsets.

Microsoft’s Bing tests AI-powered ‘Copilot Search’ mode similar to enhance search results

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Microsoft’s Bing tests AI-powered ‘Copilot Search’ mode similar to enhance search results

This AI-powered tool summarises search results and provides links to relevant web pages, displaying the steps taken to generate that response.

Refurbished smartphone sales grew by 5% in 2024; Apple maintains its top position

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Refurbished smartphone sales grew by 5% in 2024; Apple maintains its top position

A new smartphone analytical report by Counterpoint Research states that global refurbished smartphone sales grew by 5% YoY in 2024. Moreover, Apple almost single-handedly saw major growth in this segment

Apple may soon add Google's Gemini to Apple Intelligence

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Apple may soon add Google's Gemini to Apple Intelligence

A recent leak has revealed that Apple is close to integrating Google’s Gemini AI model alongside ChatGPT for Apple Intelligence. This collaboration is expected to integrate Gemini AI into Apple's Writing Tools and Siri after ChatGPT’s collaboration.

Motorola Razr 60 Ultra renders leak online: Here's what is new this time

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Motorola Razr 60 Ultra renders leak online: Here's what is new this time

After launching the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra/ Razr 2024+ globally in 2024, Motorola is expected to unveil the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra/Razr 2025+ officially soon. New renders of the smartphone in the Rio Red colour option have also been leaked.

Boat's new tracker is AirTag for Android, here's all the features it offers

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Boat's new tracker is AirTag for Android, here's all the features it offers

Boat has expanded its smart device portfolio in India with the introduction of the Boat TAG, a BLE tracker designed for Android users. This device helps locate misplaced items using Google’s Find My Device Network and will be available for Rs 1299.

Samsung Galaxy M16 5G and M06 5G design and other details teased: Launch details and more

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Samsung Galaxy M16 5G and M06 5G design and other details teased: Launch details and more

Samsung is gearing up to launch the Galaxy M16 5G and Galaxy M06 5G in India, and the company has already placed a landing page on Amazon. Both phones also appeared on Geekbench recently and are expected to run Android 15 with One UI 7 skin on top.

Europe’s smartphone grows by 5% in 2024, Samsung retains top spot: Report

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Europe’s smartphone grows by 5% in 2024, Samsung retains top spot: Report

Canalys has published its latest smartphone sales report for the European region (excluding Russia), which reveals that the segment grew by 5% in 2024, marking the first growth year following four consecutive years of declines.

GTA V on PC to get next-gen updates similar to PS5 and Xbox enhancements

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GTA V on PC to get next-gen updates similar to PS5 and Xbox enhancements

Grand Theft Auto V will receive a free upgrade next month from Rockstar, bringing a host of technical enhancements and improved graphical quality for PC users. Moreover, this upgrade will also bring access to GTA+ membership.

Apple’s Visual Intelligence could finally be available for the iPhone 15 Pro with the iOS 18.4 update

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Apple’s Visual Intelligence could finally be available for the iPhone 15 Pro with the iOS 18.4 update

Apple is expected to bring Visual Intelligence to iPhone 15 Pro users soon. Users will be able to trigger the feature using the Action Button or a dedicated button in the Control Center

Android’s phone app just got smarter at sorting annoying spam calls

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Android’s phone app just got smarter at sorting annoying spam calls

Google Phone app is now adding new filters to automatically help users organize their call logs. Unlike clogging up all calls without any category, these new filters let users sort call history by missed calls, calls from contacts, and spam-marked numbers.

Oppo Find N5 with 8.12-inch inner display, Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC launched: Price, specifications

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Oppo Find N5 with 8.12-inch inner display, Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC launched: Price, specifications

Oppo has launched its latest foldable, the Find N5, globally and is powered by Qualcomm's flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. Further, the device features a Hasselblad tuned camera setup and Oppo claims the Find N5 to be the ‘world's thinnest foldable’ phone.

iPhone 16e or iPhone 16: Which is the right iPhone to buy in 2025

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iPhone 16e or iPhone 16: Which is the right iPhone to buy in 2025

With the release of the iPhone 16E, Apple has now offered a new smartphone in the iPhone 16 lineup, albeit at a cheaper price tag. We now compare these two smartphones based on their specifications, to help you decide which one suits your needs the best.

Google adds Circle to Search like feature for Chrome on iPhone: Here’s how it works

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Google adds Circle to Search like feature for Chrome on iPhone: Here’s how it works

Google has launched the popular Circle to Search feature for iOS within its Chrome and Google apps. This new feature allows iPhone users to search for content directly from their screen without taking screenshots or opening new tabs.

Apple takes on Qualcomm with its new C1 cellular modem: All the details

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Apple takes on Qualcomm with its new C1 cellular modem: All the details

After years of development, Apple finally introduced its new proprietary C1 modem, which powers cellular connectivity on the latest iPhone 16e. This new modem marks Apple’s first phone without reliance from Qualcomm, giving the company greater control over hardware optimization.

Microsoft introduces quantum computing chip, Majorana 1: What it offers and other details

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Microsoft introduces quantum computing chip, Majorana 1: What it offers and other details

Microsoft has announced a new kind of quantum computer chip that it says will make quantum computers super useful in the coming years. The chip, known as Majorana 1, includes eight topological quantum bits and has been in development for 17 years.

New Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 leak claims big design changes, tipped to come with 200MP camera

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New Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 leak claims big design changes, tipped to come with 200MP camera

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 is expected to be unveiled in the second half of this year and is likely to come with a new flexible glass.

Apple iPhone 17 Air may feature ultra-thin design and big camera bump, new render reveals

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Apple iPhone 17 Air may feature ultra-thin design and big camera bump, new render reveals

Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 Air this year, its thinnest smartphone yet, measuring 5.5mm. Now, a new leak has suggested that the phone will have a horizontal camera module with an aluminium frame.

Huawei Mate XT Ultimate tri-fold phone with 10.2-inch OLED screen goes global: Price, specifications

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Huawei Mate XT Ultimate tri-fold phone with 10.2-inch OLED screen goes global: Price, specifications

Huawei has introduced the Mate XT Ultimate Design, the world’s first triple folding phone in select global markets, after its initial release in China last year. It has a starting price of 3,499 euros and offers a large 10.2-inch screen when fully unfolded.

Honor to introduce its AI-powered strategic initiative ‘Alpha Plan’ at the upcoming MWC 2025

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Honor to introduce its AI-powered strategic initiative ‘Alpha Plan’ at the upcoming MWC 2025

Honor has announced its plans for wider reach of artificial intelligence to all its consumers by aiming to build a robust AI ecosystem for its devices.

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