TECHNOLOGY
Google revamps Play Store’s voice search UI with modern design and accessibility tools
The Google Play Store is now rolling out an updated design for its voice search UI, which shows up when you tap the mic icon while in the Search tab. This update enhances accessibility and aims to boost visibility of the voice search feature.
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Signal introduces free and paid chat backup plans with strong privacy safeguards
Popular messaging app Signal has introduced new free and paid secure cloud backup plans for chats and media. This comes as a major upgrade from the previous lack of any backup option on the platform, which meant conversations, photos, and videos would disappear permanently after a device switch.
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Oppo F31 series India launch date revealed, teased to offer military grade durability
Oppo has confirmed that it will launch its new F31 series 5G in India on September 15. The series will include the Oppo F31, F31 Pro, and F31 Pro+, with all three phones offering up to IP69 dust and water resistance.
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Apple iPhone 17 launch: Design of the upcoming iPhone revealed by 'case makers'
Ahead of the iPhone 17 series launch on September 9, smartphone case brands such as Dbrand, Nudient, and Pitaka have started listing the smartphones in the lineup, revealing their purported designs.
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MSI to Manufacture Katana and Crosshair Laptops in India with RTX 50 GPUs
MSI’s Katana and Crosshair laptop series, now equipped with RTX 50 series GPUs, will be produced at the company’s Chennai facility in partnership with Syrma SGS Technology. This expansion builds on MSI's existing local production of the Modern and Katana series.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 series design leaked: Here’s what we know so far
Samsung is gearing up to release the Galaxy S26 series in early 2026, and new reports have revealed important details about the South Korean tech giant's upcoming flagship smartphone series, revealing its expected camera module design and overall thickness.
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Qualcomm partners with BMW to introduce Snapdragon Ride Pilot automated driving system
Qualcomm and BMW have jointly unveiled a new assisted driving system, dubbed Snapdragon Ride Pilot, which has made its debut on the newly launched BMW iX3 SUV. This new technology has been validated for use in more than 60 countries, with plans to expand to over 100 countries by 2026.
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Lava Bold N1 5G budget smartphone with 5,000 mAh battery, 90Hz refresh rate launched in India: Price, specs
The Lava Bold N1 5G has a starting price of Rs 7,499 and will be available on the e-commerce platform Amazon. It features a dual camera setup on the back, led by a 13MP sensor, and a 5MP front camera, while being powered by the Unisoc T765 processor.
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Lava Yuva Smart 2 with a 5,000 mAh battery, Android 15 Go launched in India: Price, specs, and more
Lava has introduced the Yuva Smart 2, which is the latest budget 4G smartphone from the Indian brand. The device is powered by an octa-core Unisoc chipset, coupled with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.
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Itel A90 Limited Edition budget smartphone with military grade durability launched in India: Price, specs
Itel has introduced the A90 Limited Edition smartphone in India, which offers a military grade MIL-STD-810H durability certification. Further, this budget smartphone features a Unisoc T7100 chipset, a 13MP main camera and a 5,000mAh battery
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Instagram tests PiP mode, lets you keep Reels playing in the background
Instagram is reportedly testing a new picture-in-picture mode for Reels, which will allow users to continue watching videos in a floating window while multitasking on their phones.
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Vivo X300 series to feature 200-megapixel camera: All the details
Vivo is set to introduce the X300 series in China in the coming weeks, with a focus on providing the best photography experience and power. The company has now revealed that it will use a new 200MP camera sensor on the X300 and a 200MP telephoto sensor on the X300 Pro.
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Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold likely launch date revealed: Expected specs, design
Samsung’s much-awaited first triple foldable smartphone, which is expected to be named the Galaxy Z TriFold, has been in the headlines through various leaks and reports in the past few months. A tipster has now tipped the handset to go official later this month.
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Apple releases new iOS 26 beta updates ahead of formal release next week: All the details
Apple has released the final iOS 26 updates for developers and beta testers, days before the ‘Awe dropping’ event. The company is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 series and officially introduce the iOS 26 stable update at the event on September 9.
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Xiaomi 16 series expected to launch sooner with flagship Snapdragon SoC and HyperOS 3.0
Qualcomm is set to unveil its next flagship mobile chipset at its Snapdragon summit later this month. A new leak now suggests that the upcoming Xiaomi 16 series, which could launch in late September, will be the first phones to be powered by this chipset.
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Apple is gearing up to release the iOS 18.7 update for older iPhones before the iOS 26 stable rollout
Apple is preparing to release the iOS 18.7 update for older iPhones in September, just as iOS 26 nears launch next week at the purported iPhone 17 series launch. It will be one of the last updates for the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR, as they will not support the upcoming iOS 26 OS.
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Apple iPhone 17 Air to launch this month: Expected specifications, price, and more
Apple is scheduled to unveil the next-generation iPhone 17 series on September 9 at its 'Awe Dropping' keynote at the Steve Jobs Theatre. This year, the iPhone 17 Air is set to be the new entrant in the lineup, and we now take a look at its expected pricing and specifications.
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Honor X9c 5G review: A reliable daily driver
The Honor X9c 5G faces tough competition from the likes of Vivo T4 and OnePlus Nord CE 5, which offer bigger battery packs and faster performance. How does it fare in real-world usage?
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Google introduces ‘Auto-Open’ feature on the Play Store for new apps: All the details
Google has unveiled a new feature for Android users that automatically opens newly downloaded apps from the Play Store. It eliminates the need to open the app manually and includes a brief five-second countdown notification, giving users the option to cancel if needed.
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Samsung Galaxy A17 5G with Exynos 1330 SoC, 6 years software support launched in India: Price, specs
Samsung has introduced its latest A-series phone in India, the Galaxy A17 5G, after its release in select global markets a few weeks ago. It features a 90Hz Super AMOLED display, a 50MP triple camera, a 5,000mAh battery, and is powered by the Exynos 1330 processor.
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BGMI redeem codes for August 29: Win Savage Totem Backpack, new weapon skins, and more
Krafton India has released new BGMI codes for August 29, which will help players get in-game rewards such as skins, Savage Totem backpack, and other rewards. These codes can be redeemed via the game’s official rewards portal and will remain active until September 12.
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Huawei Mate XTs design, colour options, and variants teased ahead of launch on September 4
Huawei is set to unveil its second generation of tri-fold smartphone, the Mate XTs, in China on September 4. The company has started to accept pre-reservations for the smartphone and confirmed its colour options, with its RAM and storage configurations.
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Vivo X300 series launch timeline revealed, to offer improved camera sensors
The Vivo X300 series, which is expected to include the X300 and X300 Pro, is set to launch in the coming weeks. Moreover, like its predecessor, the lineup will likely get Zeiss-backed cameras and be powered by a flagship MediaTek Dimensity chipset.
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iQOO 15 Mini with a 7,000 mAh battery set to launch soon: All the details
iQOO is expected to launch its iQOO 15 flagship series in the coming months, and iQOO 15 Mini could be a compact model in the lineup. Moreover, the company might equip the smartphone with a 7,000mAh battery, similar to the purported OnePlus 15T.
