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Oppo Find X8 series pre-reservations begin in China, key specifications confirmed
Oppo’s Find X8 and Find X8 Pro smartphones will be launching on October 24. The series is confirmed to run on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 SoC and is expected to come with advanced camera features.
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Infinix Zero Flip 5G with 3.4-inch AMOLED cover screen, Dimensity 8020 SoC launched at Rs 54,999
The Infinix Zero Flip 5G comes with dual 120Hz AMOLED displays and is available in Blossom Glow and Rock Black colourways. It is priced at Rs 44,999, after offers for the single 8GB RAM and 512GB storage variant.
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BGMI-rival Indus Battle Royale launched on Android and iOS: Game details, system requirements and more
Super Gaming has finally launched its much-awaited Indus Battle Royale game on the Google Play Store and App Store. The game is free to download and has additional in-app purchases for more benefits.
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Apple iPad mini 7 vs iPad mini 6: How the two smallest iPads compare
Apple recently launched the seventh generation iPad Mini, which features the A17 Pro chipset. Here we now compare it with the iPad Mini 6 and see what has changed in the newer iteration.
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Threads is getting this Facebook and WhatsApp feature
Threads has introduced an ‘activity status’ feature that will signify when a user is online on the platform. This feature will be turned on by default and is already available on Meta’s other social media sites like Facebook or Instagram.
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Nothing Phone 2a Community Edition to launch on October 30: All the details
Nothing 2a Community Edition smartphone, which is a culmination of the Nothing Phone (2a) Community Edition Project, is set to launch on October 30. It will feature a unique design influenced by the company’s fan community.
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Expected specs, release date, price, and everything else we know so far
Samsung’s next big flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S25 Ultra, is expected to be a big improvement over the S24 Ultra. Here’s everything we have heard about it before the potential release in early 2025.
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Realme launches P1 Speed smartphone and its first wireless headphones: Price, features and more
The Realme P1 Speed comes with 5,000 mAh battery with 45W charging support. On the other hand, the Realme Studio H1 wireless headphones comes with 43dB Hybrid Noise Cancellation and Hi-Res Audio.
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Redmi Note 14 Pro 4G spotted on FCC certification listing, expected to come with a 5,500 mAh battery
The Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G series was unveiled in China last month, and now the company is planning to launch a 4G-only model of the base smartphone. It is expected to come with a 6.67-inch display and a 5500mAh battery.
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OpenAI says ChatGPT is being used by hackers to develop malware, here’s how
OpenAi’s latest report on deceptive uses of AI reveals that ChatGPT has been used to develop malware in several cases. The company has confirmed that it has disrupted over 20 such malicious operations since 2024.
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Apple reportedly working on more affordable version of Vision Pro headset
Apple might release a $2000 Vision headset by early 2025 with a less powerful processor and cheaper build. This affordable Apple Vision headset could also exclude the EyeSight feature.
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Infinix confirms launch date of its first foldable smartphone
The Infinix Zero Flip comes with a 6.9-inch AMOLED inner main display and a 3.64-inch cover screen with 120 Hz refresh rates. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8020 SoC.
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Realme P1 Speed 5G with MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy SoC, 5000 mAh battery to launch on October 15
The Realme P1 Speed will be the fourth smartphone in the P-series and is confirmed to come with the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy chipset. It will be available through Flipkart.
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Apple plans to introduce Meta-like smart glasses and AirPods with cameras in 2027: Report
Apple is eyeing the release of a more affordable Vision headset to compete with Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses. The company is also considering launching AirPods with cameras by 2027, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
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This Russian antivirus software company exits UK; lays off all employees
Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has shut down its UK office after the company’s closure in the US following a government ban. However, the company will still offer cybersecurity services in Europe through its partners.
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YouTube defends ad changes: Skip button remains, new progress bar introduced
Many users in the past few days have reported that YouTube is hiding the skip button option to force full-length ads upon them. Instead, the platform has suggested that it’s just changing some elements of how ads are displayed.
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Elon Musk’s X changes payment for Premium users; will now pay creators based on engagement
X, formerly known as Twitter, is making big changes to its Revenue Creator Program, forever changing its revenue model for creators.
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Google Docs gets this Microsoft Word feature for better document management
Google Docs has introduced a document tabs feature similar to web browsers, where you can organize lengthy documents by creating multiple sections with distinct titles and IDs.
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AI, Micro-Influencers lead to 40% boost in festive purchases, claims Meta study
A new Meta report reveals significant changes in India's festive shopping, highlighting AI, quick commerce, micro-influencers, and regional language content as key factors in boosting festive sales.
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iQoo 13 launch: This is when Vivo's sub-brand will launch its most powerful smartphone of 2024
iQOO’s next flagship smartphone, the iQOO 13, is expected to launch in the coming weeks in China. It is expected to come with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset and an IP68-rated build.
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iPhone 17 Slim reportedly in development, could feature a new display technology: All the details
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Xiaomi 15 Pro design, colours leaked ahead of October 23 launch: Here’s what we know so far
Xiaomi 15 Pro is scheduled to launch in China later this month and is expected to be powered by the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC. Ahead of its launch, the leaked renders have revealed the phone’s design and colour options.
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Vivo X200 Pro, X200 Pro Mini design, camera details, price leaked: All the details
After various leaks and rumours, Vivo vice president Jia Jingdong has revealed the design of the Vivo X200 series, which is confirmed to come with ZEISS optics cameras and MediaTek Dimensity 9400 SoC.
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India’s smartwatch market sees a 32% drop YoY; Noise reclaims top position
According to the latest report by Counterpoint Research, the smartwatch market in India declined by 32% YoY in the second quarter of 2024 due to persisting inventory issues and changing consumer behaviour.
