TECHNOLOGY
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.
TECHNOLOGY
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.
TECHNOLOGY
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
TECHNOLOGY
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.
BUSINESS
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.
TECHNOLOGY
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.
TECHNOLOGY
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.
TECHNOLOGY
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.
TECHNOLOGY
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.
TECHNOLOGY
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.
TECHNOLOGY
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.
TECHNOLOGY
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.
TECHNOLOGY
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.
TECHNOLOGY
MediaTek Dimensity 6400 chipset announced with minor improvements over its predecessor
MediaTek has just launched its new budget SoC, the Dimensity 6400, which is built on TSMC's 6nm process technology. It’s a slight refresh of last year’s Dimensity 6300
TECHNOLOGY
OnePlus 13 Mini may feature a 6,000 mAh battery, launch likely to take place in first half of 2025
OnePlus is reportedly planning to launch a compact mini flagship smartphone, which could be named as OnePlus 13 Mini. The latest leak suggests that it will feature a massive 6,000mAh battery and could be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC.
TECHNOLOGY
The New York Times unveils internal AI tool for its newsroom
The New York Times has reportedly approved usage of artificial intelligence for its newsroom staff, suggesting that internal tools can eventually help in editing, summarizing information, coding, and writing social stories.
TECHNOLOGY
PlayStation 5 users discover a surprising new welcome screen hack that everyone must try
Sony recently introduced a Welcome hub on the home screen for PlayStation 5 users that collects a bunch of widgets that allow for a glance at the system’s important features. These widgets that are usually locked on the left side of the welcome screen can also be moved to the bottom.
TECHNOLOGY
Marvel Rivals could arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 after performance improvements
Marvel Rivals is currently available for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, with a release for Nintendo Switch, yet to be confirmed. However, its developers now want to bring the popular shooter to the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.
TECHNOLOGY
Xiaomi 15 series India launch date confirmed: Check expected design, specifications, and price
Xiaomi is set to unveil its latest flagship 15 series, which consists of the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra. Both smartphones are expected to offer a base configuration of 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, and will boot with Android 15-based HyperOS 2.0.
TECHNOLOGY
Apple's foldable iPhone may come with a book-style design
Apple's first foray into the foldable market could see it deliver a book style foldable in the same style as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series.
TECHNOLOGY
Apple tipped to release table top robot with Siri and AI integration by 2028
Apple is rumoured to be working on tabletop humanoid and non-humanoid robots for its next-generation of smart home devices. These robots could have a lamp-like design alongside a smart home hub with support for Siri and voice recognition.
TECHNOLOGY
Canva to soon introduce localised content for the Indian audience, AI tools will be the major focus
Canva plans to introduce more localised content for its Indian users, including support for the Hindi language. Moreover, the company is also enhancing its collection of templates and design elements to cater specifically to Indian audiences, with a big focus on AI.
TECHNOLOGY
Motorola Edge 60 Pro receives BIS certification, India launch imminent: Here’s what to expect
The upcoming smartphone has now been spotted on India's BIS certification with the model number XT2503-2, hinting at its imminent launch in the coming weeks.
TECHNOLOGY
Google releases Android 16 Beta 2 update for compatible Pixel smartphones: Here is what’s new
Google has rolled out Android 16’s second beta update to developers and testers with new camera and security improvements. This update also brings improvements in graphical effects, and overall performance while refining background task management.
