TECHNOLOGY
Xiaomi Pad 7 with 11.2-inch 144Hz screen, Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 SoC launched in India: Price, specs
Xiaomi has unveiled its latest tablet, the Pad 7, in India. It features an 11.2-inch 3K display with a 144Hz refresh rate and is powered by the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chipset, with up to 12GB RAM and an 8,850 mAh battery.
TECHNOLOGY
Google to face trial over mobile phone privacy class action, here's why
Google has failed to persuade a federal judge to dismiss a privacy class action accusing the tech giant of collecting personal data from smartphones, even after users disabled tracking settings. The trial is now scheduled for August 18.
TECHNOLOGY
Apple could introduce new ‘Invites’ app for meetings and events with the latest iOS 18.3 update
A new code in the latest iOS 18.3 developer beta indicates that Apple is working on an entirely new system application named ‘Invites,’ which would help users organize meetings and in-person events.
TECHNOLOGY
Xiaomi Pad 7 to launch soon: Expected specifications, price, and more
After a successful launch in China in October, Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the Xiaomi Pad 7 in India on January 10. The brand is also expected to launch additional accessories for the tablet, such as a folio case with a keyboard and a stylus pen.
TECHNOLOGY
Meta set to start showing political recommendations on Instagram, and Threads
Instagram head Adam Mosseri has stated that that platform will push more political content on Instagram and Threads in a phased manner nearly a year after restricting recommendations of political posts from accounts users don’t follow.
TECHNOLOGY
HP unveils AI-powered EliteBook laptops, Z series desktop PCs at CES 2025: All the details
At the ongoing CES 2025, HP has unveiled a full lineup of four new laptops, one workstation, and a unique Z Captis machine. These new AI-powered machines enable professionals, gamers, and creatives to achieve uncompromising performance and productivity.
TECHNOLOGY
Google Photos to reintroduce partner sharing feature that adds support for third-party apps
In November 2024, Google quietly limited the partner-sharing feature from the Google Photos app. However, Google is now working on a new toggle to reverse this change.
TECHNOLOGY
Apple iPhone SE 4 and iPad 11 tipped to launch in April alongside iOS 18.3
Apple is expected to launch the next-generation iPhone SE 4, which could be possibly named iPhone 16E, and iPad 11 in April 2025, which could coincide with the stable release of iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3.
TECHNOLOGY
CES 2025: Asus unveils its new lineup of Copilot+ PCs and other innovations
TECHNOLOGY
Google is rolling out ‘Undo’ button on Gboard for restoring erased text: Report
Google’s official keyboard app, Gboard, is set to receive a new ‘Undo’ button, which will help users type better by adding the ability to bring back deleted text. The feature will appear in GBoard's overflow buttons in the Settings section.
TECHNOLOGY
Asus unveils full suite of ROG series with RTX 5000 series laptops and desktop GPUs: All the details
Asus, with its Republic of Gamers (ROG) series, has introduced its latest lineup of gaming laptops powered by the latest Nvidia RTX 5000 series GPUs. Moreover, the company has debuted its ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 and 5080 desktop GPUs as well.
TECHNOLOGY
Itel A80 with 50MP main camera, 5,000 mAh battery launched in India: Price, specs, and more
Itel has expanded its budget A series in India by launching the A80 smartphone this week. The phone has a 120Hz refresh rate supported screen, is IP54-rated for dust and splash resistance, and is available for Rs 6,999.
TECHNOLOGY
From AI-powered glasses to smart cutlery: Innovative products showcased at CES 2025
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 is underway now with some odd and wonderful gadgets. The event already has a list of new gadgets, tech, concepts, and AI-powered devices, showcasing advanced capabilities we can see in the future. We now take a look at the top five such gadgets.
TECHNOLOGY
Apple iPhone SE4: This is what Apple might name its most affordable iPhone
Apple is gearing up to launch the next-generation budget iPhone SE 4 with an OLED display, the latest A18 chipset, and an action button in the coming months. It is also expected that the price of the device may be higher than expected.
TECHNOLOGY
Realme GT 7 Pro review: Powerful performance, average cameras
The Realme GT 7 Pro offers lot of value when it comes to performance, but the camera is a big letdown.
TECHNOLOGY
Nintendo Switch 2 leak reveals Joy-Con controller before ahead of official launch
Nintendo is tipped to release its next-generation handheld, the Nintendo Switch 2, soon. Ahead of its imminent release, the Joy-Cons controllers for the gaming console have apparently leaked online, with some notable differences.
TECHNOLOGY
Xiaomi launches Redmi 14C 5G with biggest display in segment, Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chip, price starts at Rs 9,999
The Redmi 14C comes with a 5,160 mAh battery and runs on Android 14 with the company's HyperOS skin on top. It has a starting price of Rs 9,999 and will be available in three different colour options.
TECHNOLOGY
Meta to add AI user accounts to Facebook and Instagram to enhance user engagement, here's how it works
Meta is tipped to make new additions to its social media platforms with artificial intelligence (AI) bots that will act as regular accounts. These AI bots will mimic regular user accounts, with the ability to like, repost, share, or interact on Meta’s social media platforms.
TECHNOLOGY
New Apple MacBook Air series with M4 chipset set to launch in early 2025
Apple plans to release updated 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models with the M4 SoC in early 2025. The M4 chipset has already been integrated into last year’s MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, iMac, and Mac Mini, and comes with an octa-core CPU and deca-core GPU.
TECHNOLOGY
Vivo may introduce a sub brand with Y39 5G smartphone, suggests Geekbench listing
Vivo is expected to launch a new sub brand named Jovi soon, which might specialise in budget and mid-range handsets. Now the first smartphone from this sub-brand, possibly named the Jovi Y39 5G has been spotted on Geekbench.
BUSINESS
Vivo to launch its first mixed-reality headset in 2025: All the details
Vivo has announced plans to compete in the mixed-reality headset market by announcing the release of its new virtual reality headset in 2025. The company will most likely use Android XR OS for this device and aims to offer a better experience than the Apple Vision Pro.
TECHNOLOGY
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra to get iPhone-like crash detection feature
Samsung is set to launch the Galaxy S25 series next month, and according to a new leak, the flagship smartphone from the series S25 Ultra will have a crash-detection sensor similar to those offered on Apple and Google smartphones.
TECHNOLOGY
iQoo Z9 Turbo Endurance Edition with Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC, 6400 mAh battery to launch this week in China
The iQOO Z9 Turbo Endurance Edition will go on sale in China on January 3rd and will get a bigger battery and a new attractive colour variant compared to the Z9 Turbo. However, the phone will retain the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset from its predecessor.
TECHNOLOGY
WhatsApp to get customer support feature, here's how it will work
WhatsApp could add a ‘Chat with Us’ feature that will let you interact with a dedicated support team instead of the AI-support chat page via the web app to solve common issues.
