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Google Pixel 10a store page hints at FaceTime compatibility, but there’s a catch

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Google Pixel 10a store page hints at FaceTime compatibility, but there’s a catch

Google is set to launch the budget alternative to its flagship Pixel 10 series, the Pixel 10a, in the coming days. The official Pixel 10a store page mentions FaceTime support for iPhone switchers, hinting at deeper FaceTime integration for non-Apple users.

Infinix Note 60 Pro key specifications revealed ahead of launch, teased to come with a rear matrix display

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Infinix Note 60 Pro key specifications revealed ahead of launch, teased to come with a rear matrix display

Infinix has confirmed that its next midrange smartphone, the Note 60 Pro, will launch soon. The handset is confirmed to ship with a Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset and will be backed by a 6,500 mAh battery with 90W fast charging support.

Riot Games lays off half of the 2XKO game development team just weeks after launch

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Riot Games lays off half of the 2XKO game development team just weeks after launch

Riot Games has laid off 80 employees working on the League of Legends fighting title 2XKO, just weeks after the game went live. This comes shortly after 2XKO was launched on the latest-gen console and PC last month.

DuckDuckGo enables real-time AI voice chats with privacy protection: Here’s how it works

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DuckDuckGo enables real-time AI voice chats with privacy protection: Here’s how it works

DuckDuckGo has introduced a new opt-in voice chat option for its AI assistant, Duck.ai, allowing users to have real-time voice conversations instead of regular typed queries. This feature also comes with built-in limits and privacy controls.

Oppo K14x 5G with 6,500 mAh battery, 120Hz display, Dimensity 6300 SoC launched in India: Price, specs

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Oppo K14x 5G with 6,500 mAh battery, 120Hz display, Dimensity 6300 SoC launched in India: Price, specs

Oppo has launched the K14x 5G smartphone in India, adding a new member to its budget-to-midrange K lineup. The device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC and packs a 6500mAh battery that supports 45W fast charging.

Boat Chrome Iris smartwatch with 1.32-inch AMOLED display, five-day battery life, launched in India: Price, specs

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Boat Chrome Iris smartwatch with 1.32-inch AMOLED display, five-day battery life, launched in India: Price, specs

Boat has expanded its smartwatch lineup in India with the launch of Chrome Iris, which features an ultraslim metal body paired with an AMOLED display. The watch also offers Bluetooth calling and multiple health-tracking features.

Mozilla is adding a global kill switch to disable all AI features in Firefox browser

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Mozilla is adding a global kill switch to disable all AI features in Firefox browser

Mozilla has announced that with its upcoming Firefox 148 update, which releases on February 24, a new, centralised AI controls section, including a single master switch, will be introduced to completely block all generative AI features in the browser.

Samsung Galaxy F70e India launch date announced, key specifications and design revealed

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Samsung Galaxy F70e India launch date announced, key specifications and design revealed

Samsung has teased the launch of the Galaxy F70e in India, with the smartphone set to be unveiled next week. The phone is confirmed to pack a 6,000 mAh battery and will come in two different colours.

Oppo A6i+ 5G, Oppo A6v 5G with MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC, up to 7,000 mAh battery announced: Price, specs

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Oppo A6i+ 5G, Oppo A6v 5G with MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC, up to 7,000 mAh battery announced: Price, specs

Oppo has expanded its budget A6 smartphone lineup in China, with the introduction of Oppo A6i+ 5G and Oppo A6v 5G. Both phones are powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset and house a 50MP primary rear camera.

Honor Magic V6 foldable launch timeline leaked, tipped to come in four colours: Expected specifications

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Honor Magic V6 foldable launch timeline leaked, tipped to come in four colours: Expected specifications

A new leak has revealed multiple details about the upcoming flagship foldable smartphone, the Honor Magic V6, likely to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset. Reportedly launching in four colours, the device is also tipped to come with satellite connectivity.

Apple’s next MacBook Pro with new M5 chipsets expected to launch in a few weeks: Report

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Apple’s next MacBook Pro with new M5 chipsets expected to launch in a few weeks: Report

Apple is reportedly planning to release its next-generation MacBook Pro lineup, which will likely be powered by the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. These new MacBook Pro models are rumoured to ship with macOS 26.3, and could be released within the next few weeks.

Vivo X300 Max might launch next month alongside the X300 Ultra: Expected features

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Vivo X300 Max might launch next month alongside the X300 Ultra: Expected features

Vivo is tipped to expand its flagship X300 series in the coming weeks, with the launch of the Vivo X300 Max. It is expected to launch alongside the Vivo X300 Ultra and is likely to feature a 6.78-inch OLED 1.5K flat display with ultra-thin bezels.

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.

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