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Alcatel V3 Classic, V3 Pro, and V3 Ultra smartphones launched in India, price starts at Rs 12,999

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Alcatel V3 Classic, V3 Pro, and V3 Ultra smartphones launched in India, price starts at Rs 12,999

Alcatel has introduced the V3 5G series of smartphones in India, which includes the V3 Classic, V3 Pro, and V3 Ultra. All three devices are equipped with NXTPAPER display technology, which is designed to reduce glare and minimise eye strain.

RedMagic 10S Pro series with built-in Windows PC game emulator, Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC announced: Price, specs

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RedMagic 10S Pro series with built-in Windows PC game emulator, Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC announced: Price, specs

RedMagic has unveiled its all-new RedMagic 10S Pro series, which consists of the RedMagic 10S Pro and RedMagic 10S Pro+, in the Chinese market. Both smartphones are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and are backed by massive batteries.

Honor Pad 10 with 12.1-inch display, Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC launched: Price, specifications

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Honor Pad 10 with 12.1-inch display, Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC launched: Price, specifications

Honor has introduced its latest tablet, the Pad 10, in select global markets. It's powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC, with 8GB RAM plus 256GB storage, and is backed by a 10,100 mAh battery with support for 35W charging.

Tecno Pova Curve 5G India launch date confirmed: Here’s everything we know so far

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Tecno Pova Curve 5G India launch date confirmed: Here’s everything we know so far

The Tecno Pova Curve 5G will launch in India later this month and is tipped to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset. It is also confirmed to feature a triangular-shaped rear camera module with virtually aligned cameras.

Honor 400, 400 Pro with 200MP camera, Snapdragon chipsets launched: Price, specifications

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Honor 400, 400 Pro with 200MP camera, Snapdragon chipsets launched: Price, specifications

Honor has introduced the Honor 400 and Honor 400 Pro in select global markets. The Honor 400 is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset, while the Honor 400 Pro has a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC under the hood.

Lava Shark 5G with 90Hz display, 5000mAh battery launched at Rs 7,999 in India: All the details

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Lava Shark 5G with 90Hz display, 5000mAh battery launched at Rs 7,999 in India: All the details

The Unisoc T765 chipset powers the smartphone, and it is available across Lava retail outlets and Lava e-store.

Spotify reports a surge in Premium subscriptions after Apple tweaked App Store rules

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Spotify reports a surge in Premium subscriptions after Apple tweaked App Store rules

Spotify has reported a spike in conversions to premium subscription of its iOS app, owing to the recent Apple App Store changes, which allowed web-based or external payment options within the iOS apps.

Google’s AI search mode slammed as ‘theft’ by some news publishers, here's why

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Google’s AI search mode slammed as ‘theft’ by some news publishers, here's why

The News/Media Alliance, a trade organization representing major US news publishers, has accused Google of misusing their content after the company introduced AI Mode, which provides traditional search results with an AI chatbot-like interface to detailed or complicated questions.

Signal blocks Microsoft’s Recall feature that captures screenshots of your chats

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Signal blocks Microsoft’s Recall feature that captures screenshots of your chats

Signal has rolled out a new update for its Windows app, which prevents Microsoft’s controversial Recall feature from taking screenshots of users' secure chats.

Infinix GT 30 Pro with MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate SoC launched alongside XPad GT: Price, specifications

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Infinix GT 30 Pro with MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate SoC launched alongside XPad GT: Price, specifications

The Infinix GT 30 Pro is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate SoC and packs a 5,500mAh battery. Meanwhile, the Infinix XPad GT is powered by the Snapdragon 888 chip and houses a 10,000mAh battery.

Google introduces Flow, an AI video generator, which is tuned for filmmaking

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Google introduces Flow, an AI video generator, which is tuned for filmmaking

Google has announced a new AI-powered video generation tool called Flow at its Google I/O 2025 developer conference. It is specifically designed for filmmakers and creative professionals, developed upon Veo, Imagen, and Gemini AI models.

Qualcomm, Xiaomi sign new deal to power next-gen phones, wearables, and AR devices

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Qualcomm, Xiaomi sign new deal to power next-gen phones, wearables, and AR devices

Qualcomm Technologies and Xiaomi Corporation are celebrating 15 years of partnership with a new multi-year agreement. Both companies also plan on collaborating more across smartphones, wearables, and AR/VR applications.

iQOO Neo 10 Pro+ with Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, 6,800 mAh battery announced: Price, specifications

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iQOO Neo 10 Pro+ with Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, 6,800 mAh battery announced: Price, specifications

iQOO has introduced the Neo 10 Pro+, the latest smartphone in its Neo 10 series, in China. It runs on a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and packs a 6,800mAh battery with support for 120W fast charging.

Honor 400 series scheduled to launch in China next week, to come with large capacity batteries

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Honor 400 series scheduled to launch in China next week, to come with large capacity batteries

Honor has disclosed the launch date of the Honor 400 and Honor 400 Pro in China. Both smartphones will pack a significantly larger battery capacity, newer designs, improved thermals, and faster chipsets than their predecessors.

Huawei Nova 14 series with Harmony OS 5, 5,500 mAh battery announced: Price, specifications

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Huawei Nova 14 series with Harmony OS 5, 5,500 mAh battery announced: Price, specifications

Huawei has introduced the Nova 14 Ultra, Nova 14 Pro, and Nova 14 smartphones in China. All three models come with Harmony OS 5.0 pre-installed and carry a 5,500mAh battery with 100W charging support.

Huawei MateBook Fold debuts with flexible OLED screen, HarmonyOS 5, and a steep price tag

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Huawei MateBook Fold debuts with flexible OLED screen, HarmonyOS 5, and a steep price tag

Huawei has introduced the world’s first foldable laptop, the MateBook Fold Ultimate Design. It has a flexible OLED screen with up to an 18-inch 4:3 real estate, a dual-layer OLED screen with 1600 nits of HDR peak brightness, and runs on Harmony OS 5.

Google reveals new design for Android and Wear OS operating systems

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Google reveals new design for Android and Wear OS operating systems

Google is set to refresh the look of the Android and Wear OS operating systems this fall. The company has announced Material 3 Expressive, which includes new animations, features, and design changes across platforms.

Google’s TalkBack can now answer questions about on-screen images: Here’s how it works

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Google’s TalkBack can now answer questions about on-screen images: Here’s how it works

TalkBack, Android’s built-in screen reader, can now answer questions about images displayed on your phone. This interactive function provides deeper visual context for those with vision impairments.

BGMI 3.8 Steampunk Frontier update released: Features, update size, and how to download

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BGMI 3.8 Steampunk Frontier update released: Features, update size, and how to download

Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) has released its much-anticipated 3.8 update, which introduces a blend of global gameplay innovations alongside content tailored specifically for Indian players.

Vivo V50e review: Sharp cameras, balanced performance

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Vivo V50e review: Sharp cameras, balanced performance

Vivo’s V series is known for its impressive cameras and attractive design for mid-range smartphone users. Earlier this year, the company introduced the Vivo V50 and has now unveiled a more pocket-friendly, stripped-down version, the Vivo V50e. But how does it fare in real life?

Threads will now enable users to add up to five links in profile bios

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Threads will now enable users to add up to five links in profile bios

Threads is making it easier for creators to share personal links with their followers by allowing users to add up to five links to their account bios.

OnePlus partners with Gods Reign, K9 & Cincinnati to boost India’s gaming ecosystem

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OnePlus partners with Gods Reign, K9 & Cincinnati to boost India’s gaming ecosystem

Through this collaboration, the company is trying to build a gaming-first ecosystem in the country.

Netflix will start using AI to show generative ads in shows and films by 2026: All the details

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Netflix will start using AI to show generative ads in shows and films by 2026: All the details

Netflix is working on a new type of advertisement system, which will use AI to allow brands to integrate their products directly into the look and feel of its shows and movies.

Google Chrome update brings improved page layout, zoom, PDF management and more: All the details

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Google Chrome update brings improved page layout, zoom, PDF management and more: All the details

Google is introducing a Page Zoom feature, which will let users zoom into text without changing the webpage's design. The browser is also adding other AI-powered features like Expressive Captions, Optical Character Recognition tool, and more Gemini features.

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