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Apple iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max to launch this year: Expected specifications, upgrades, and more

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Apple iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max to launch this year: Expected specifications, upgrades, and more

Apple’s 2026 iPhone lineup is likely to launch in September this year, powered by Apple’s next-gen A20 Pro chip, a bigger battery, and an improved display. The iPhone 18 Pro series could also feature a smaller Dynamic Island and an under-display camera.

Google’s Gemini screen automation could soon allow placing orders or booking rides effortlessly

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Google’s Gemini screen automation could soon allow placing orders or booking rides effortlessly

Google is reportedly developing new agentic features that will allow direct action for common everyday tasks, which include booking rides or placing online orders, without requiring direct interaction from a user.

Google’s Gemini seen sharing feature to soon let users book cabs and place orders

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Google’s Gemini seen sharing feature to soon let users book cabs and place orders

Google is reportedly developing new agentic features that will allow direct action for common everyday tasks, which include booking rides or placing online orders, without requiring direct interaction from a user.

iQOO Z11 5G, Z11 Lite 5G, and Z11x spotted on IMEI database, likely to launch soon in India

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iQOO Z11 5G, Z11 Lite 5G, and Z11x spotted on IMEI database, likely to launch soon in India

Multiple smartphones under the iQOO’s upcoming Z11 series have now appeared in the IMEI database, indicating an imminent launch. The database reveals the names and model numbers of these phones.

Real Cricket rolls out 4.6 update with World-Cup themed progression, Season 3 Pass, and more

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Real Cricket rolls out 4.6 update with World-Cup themed progression, Season 3 Pass, and more

Ahead of the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Real Cricket has released its latest 4.6 update, which introduces a World Cup-themed progression system. The update also includes RC Pass Season 3 and updated global league content.

Tecno Pova Curve 2 5G India launch date revealed, to come in three colours: Expected specs, design

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Tecno Pova Curve 2 5G India launch date revealed, to come in three colours: Expected specs, design

Tecno Pova Curve 2 5G is now confirmed to launch this month as the successor to last year’s Tecno Pova Curve 5G. The company has also revealed the smartphone’s design and all its colour options.

Google may soon allow users to import chat history from ChatGPT and other chatbots

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Google may soon allow users to import chat history from ChatGPT and other chatbots

Google is reportedly working on a new ‘Import AI chats’ feature, which could let users bring their chat history from ChatGPT to Gemini, allowing an easy switch to different AI chatbots.

Oppo Find X9s confirmed to launch soon in India, to be powered by MediaTek Dimensity 9500s SoC

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Oppo Find X9s confirmed to launch soon in India, to be powered by MediaTek Dimensity 9500s SoC

Oppo is set to expand its flagship Find X9 series in India with the launch of Oppo Find X9s. The smartphone is confirmed to debut with MediaTek's latest Dimensity 9500s chipset and is tipped to offer a premium design alongside advanced camera hardware.

Samsung teases Galaxy S26 series camera upgrades, hinting at improved zoom capabilities and more

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Samsung teases Galaxy S26 series camera upgrades, hinting at improved zoom capabilities and more

Samsung has released multiple teaser videos for its upcoming Galaxy S26 series, which hint at significant camera upgrades, ahead of the lineup’s official debut. These include enhanced zoom and low-light video recording capabilities of these smartphones.

Motorola Razr 70 spotted on UAE’s TDRA certification database, may launch soon

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Motorola Razr 70 spotted on UAE’s TDRA certification database, may launch soon

Motorola could launch the Razr 70 soon alongside the Razr 70 Ultra in various global markets, including India. Both smartphones have been approved by the TDRA certification platform, with their specifications still under wraps.

Vivo V70, V70 Elite teased to launch in India soon, key features and specifications revealed

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Vivo V70, V70 Elite teased to launch in India soon, key features and specifications revealed

Vivo is gearing up to release two new devices under its next-generation camera-centric V70 series in India. A dedicated microsite for the Vivo V70 series is now live on an e-commerce platform, teasing its key features and specs.

Tecno Camon 50 Pro, Tecno Camon 50 spotted on Google Play Console listing, key specs revealed

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Tecno Camon 50 Pro, Tecno Camon 50 spotted on Google Play Console listing, key specs revealed

The Tecno Camon 50 series could launch soon, as both handsets in the lineup have now been spotted on various certification platforms. Moreover, both devices are tipped to run Android 16, with Tecno’s HiOS skin on top.

RedMagic 11 Air launches globally with Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, 7,000 mAh battery: Price, specs, and more

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RedMagic 11 Air launches globally with Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, 7,000 mAh battery: Price, specs, and more

Nubia has launched the RedMagic 11 Air in global markets following its recent China debut. The smartphone features a thin transparent body and is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, coupled with a large 7,000 mAh battery

Moonshot AI releases Kimi 2.5 model that claims to outperform LLMs from OpenAI, Google

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Moonshot AI releases Kimi 2.5 model that claims to outperform LLMs from OpenAI, Google

Chinese tech firm Moonshot AI has released Kimi K2.5, a single open-source system that combines strong reasoning, coding, and multimodal capabilities. This model also claims to outperform GPT-5.2 across several benchmarks.

Android 17 likely to come with blurred UI elements, revamped screen recorder, and more

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Android 17 likely to come with blurred UI elements, revamped screen recorder, and more

Ahead of its official unveiling this year, a new Android 17 leak has revealed a modern, blurred UI, a redesigned screen recorder, native app lock, and other major changes in the upcoming Android operating system.

Sonos introduces Amp Multi streaming amplifier: All the details

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Sonos introduces Amp Multi streaming amplifier: All the details

Sonos has quietly introduced Amp Multi, a new multi-zone streaming amplifier that lets users connect traditional speakers to their wireless audio systems using eight amplified outputs for large residential audio installations.

Ubisoft proposes more layoffs following studio closures and game cancellations

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Ubisoft proposes more layoffs following studio closures and game cancellations

Ubisoft continues to plan further layoffs after closing multiple of its studios and cancelling multiple games. Now, the firm is planning a massive reduction in its workforce at its Paris headquarters, proposing to cut as many as 200 roles.

X rolls out ‘Starterpacks’ to help in finding like-minded accounts inspired by rival BlueSky

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X rolls out ‘Starterpacks’ to help in finding like-minded accounts inspired by rival BlueSky

X has introduced a new feature called ‘Starterpacks,’ which will be rolled out to all users in the coming weeks. The main aim of this tool is to help users discover accounts that match their interests, similar to BlueSky’s ‘Starter Packs.’

Forza Horizon 6 confirmed to release on this date: Location, pre-order details, gameplay, and more

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Forza Horizon 6 confirmed to release on this date: Location, pre-order details, gameplay, and more

Playground Games has released the first gameplay trailer for its next-generation open-world racing simulator, Forza Horizon 6. It is set to launch on Xbox and PC soon, with the open-world racing title set in Japan.

Apple iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max to launch soon: Expected features, launch date, and more

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Apple iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max to launch soon: Expected features, launch date, and more

Apple is gearing up to launch the iPhone 18 series in the coming months, with new leaks suggesting that the Pro lineup will have upgraded displays and a smaller Dynamic Island.

Realme Neo 8 with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC, 8,000 mAh battery launched: Check full specs, features, price

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Realme Neo 8 with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC, 8,000 mAh battery launched: Check full specs, features, price

Realme Neo 8 has been launched in China, expanding the company’s gaming-centric Neo lineup. It features an 8,000mAh battery, runs on a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, and offers up to 16GB RAM with 1TB storage.

Adobe introduces new AI features that lets edit PDFs with text prompts across Acrobat and Adobe Express

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Adobe introduces new AI features that lets edit PDFs with text prompts across Acrobat and Adobe Express

Adobe is bringing AI-powered capabilities to its productivity apps, including Acrobat and Express, which can now edit PDFs based on natural language prompts. Moreover, PDF Space in Acrobat can now turn files into an AI audio podcast.

Samsung Galaxy A57 listed on a certification website, key specifications revealed

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Samsung Galaxy A57 listed on a certification website, key specifications revealed

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy A57 handset has now been listed on China’s TENAA certification platform, signalling an imminent launch in February. According to the listing, the Galaxy A57 will have a 6.6-inch Full HD+ AMOLED screen and will be powered by an octa-core chipset.

Samsung’s Bixby to get smarter with Perplexity-powered AI features with One UI 8.5

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Samsung’s Bixby to get smarter with Perplexity-powered AI features with One UI 8.5

Samsung has reportedly announced that its voice assistant Bixby will now get an AI upgrade with the upcoming One UI 8.5 update. The company will apparently integrate Perplexity AI into Bixby, similar to how Apple integrated OpenAI’s ChatGPT with Siri.

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