TECHNOLOGY
Valorant Mobile pre-registration starts today, but you might have to wait, here's why
After months of speculation and teasers, Riot Games and LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS have officially announced VALORANT Mobile, a tactical hero shooter multiplayer game for handheld devices. Here we now check out how to pre-register for the game.
TECHNOLOGY
Infinix Note 40 series to receive Android 15-based XOS 15 soon
Infinix has announced that its Note 40 series, which includes the Infinix Note 40 Pro+, Note 40 Pro 5G, Note 40 Pro, Note 40 5G, Note 40, and Note 40s, will receive the XOS 15 update in the coming weeks. Notably, this custom OS, which is based on Android 15 was released last month.
TECHNOLOGY
OnePlus Nord CE 5 design and other details leaked online: Changes to expect and more
OnePlus Nord CE 5 is tipped to come with a larger battery than its predecessor and will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 SoC. Now, a new leaked render image of the purported smartphone reveals that it could have a back design inspired by the iPhone 16’s camera layout.
TECHNOLOGY
Apple’s foldable iPhone tipped to launch in 2026, Samsung to be the sole OLED display supplier
Apple is expected to launch its first foldable iPhone in 2026 and could be priced at around $2,000. Moreover, the company has focused on reducing visible creases in the screen design as Samsung Display is expected to be the sole supplier for the handset's OLED panels.
TECHNOLOGY
Nothing has revealed camera details and samples captured from CMF Phone 2 Pro ahead of the official launch
Nothing has officially revealed the camera specifications for its upcoming CMF Phone 2 Pro ahead of the smartphone’s launch. According to the company, the phone will feature a triple rear camera setup, which it claims is the “best-in-segment” for its price category on Flipkart as of April 18, 2025.
TECHNOLOGY
Wikipedia partners with Kaggle to release AI-friendly dataset and combat bot scraping
Wikipedia is now partnering with data science platform Kaggle to dissuade bot scraping on its platform. The release of this beta dataset was announced earlier this week, and it features ‘structured Wikipedia content in English and French.’
TECHNOLOGY
Skullcandy partners with Bose to launch Method 360 ANC earbuds: Price, features
Skullcandy is launching its latest wireless earbuds, named the Method 360 ANC, which is made in collaboration with Sound by Bose. They are available now globally at a special $99.99 introductory price are, and are designed to blend affordability with high-quality performance.
TECHNOLOGY
OpenAI is making it difficult for rivals to copy its models, here's how
OpenAI is rolling out a new ID verification process for organisations to access certain future AI models. This move, which is called Verified Organisation, aims to enhance security and prevent misuse of the company’s models as they become more advanced.
TECHNOLOGY
Google makes Gemini Live screen sharing free for all Android users: Here’s how it works
Google is rolling out Gemini Live’s camera and screen-sharing features for all Android users, with enhanced AI capabilities via the Gemini app. Initially, these on-screen awareness features were offered in the free-tier model only to select Pixel and Samsung Galaxy smartphones.
TECHNOLOGY
Motorola Razr 60 Ultra may come with Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC: All the details
Motorola’s next foldable flagship, the Razr 60 Ultra, is set to be unveiled on April 24 alongside the vanilla Razr 60. Ahead of the anticipated launch, the smartphone has been spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking website revealing its key details.
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Xiaomi 16 tipped to launch by the end of this year, expected to pack a huge 7,000 mAh battery: All the details
Xiaomi 16, which will be the next compact flagship from the brand, is expected to be launched at the end of 2025 and powered by Qualcomm's next-gen Snapdragon 8 Elite 2. Moreover, the phone has now been tipped to come with a 7,000 mAh battery.
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Motorola Razr 60 Ultra may come with Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC: All the details
Motorola’s next foldable flagship, the Razr 60 Ultra, is set to be unveiled on April 24 alongside the vanilla Razr 60. Ahead of the anticipated launch, the smartphone has been spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking website revealing its key details.
TECHNOLOGY
Motorola Edge 60 Stylus launched with in-built stylus and 50MP camera: Price, specs and other details
The Motorola Edge 60 Stylus is the first Edge series phone with a built-in stylus. It is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset, has a 5,000 mAh battery, and supports 68W wired and 15W wireless charging.
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Oppo K13 5G India launch date confirmed, teased to feature a 7000 mAh battery: All the details
The Oppo K13 5G is scheduled to launch in India on April 21 and will have a big 7000mAh battery paired with 80W fast charging. It will be available for purchase via Flipkart and is confirmed to run on the 4nm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chipset.
TECHNOLOGY
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 listed on Geekbench benchmarking platform, key specifications leaked
The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 with model number SM-F966U has now been spotted on Geekbench, running with Android 16-based One UI 8.0. This flagship foldable is anticipated to be unveiled alongside the clamshell Galaxy Z Flip 7 model and could pack 12GB of RAM.
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GTA 6 vs GTA 5: Expected price, system requirements, gameplay, release date, availability, and more
Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) is expected to be released in this year's third or fourth quarter. With this game, Rockstar Games is returning to Vice City with a bigger and more detailed world than ever before, bringing significant advancements over its predecessor.
BUSINESS
Vivo X200 Ultra with a Zeiss-engineered photography kit teased: All the details
Vivo X200 Ultra, which is scheduled to launch on April 21 in China, will be accompanied by an optional photography kit whose design and key features have been teased. This external lens has been co-engineered with Zeiss and is touted as the smartphone's ‘fourth lens’.
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iQOO Z10 with Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 SoC launched in India alongside iQOO Z10x: Price, specs
iQOO has introduced the Z10 5G and Z10x 5G smartphones in India, which come with big battery packs and run on Funtouch OS 15 based on Android 15. Moreover, both smartphones come with 50MP dual cameras and will go on sale via Amazon.
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Google starts rolling out April 2025 security update, here's why you should install it right away
Google, with its latest Android security update, has patched 62 vulnerabilities in Android, including two critical zero-day security flaws. These attacks were said to be exploited by hackers for targeted vulnerabilities on Android smartphones.
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Red Magic 10 Air with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 set to launch on April 16: Expected design, colour options
The Red Magic 10 Air would be the latest gaming smartphone from Nubia, and is set to launch in China on April 16. The company has also disclosed the handset's design and color possibilities alongside some key specifications.
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Vivo V50e with MediaTek Dimensity 7300 SoC, 5600 mAh battery launched in India: Price, specifications
The Vivo V50e is the new entrant in the Vivo V50 series, which uses a MediaTek chipset and has a special wedding portrait mode for selfies. It also comes with an IP68/69 dust and water resistance rating and runs FuntouchOS 15 with Android 15 out of the box.
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Poco F7 may launch in India soon, spotted on BIS certification website: All the details
After unveiling the Poco F7 series in global markets last month, Poco is now gearing up to launch the vanilla Poco F7 in India soon. The smartphone has now bagged BIS certification, hinting at its availability in the Indian market.
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Redmi Watch Move to launch in India on April 21: All the details
Xiaomi has confirmed that its next smartwatch, the Redmi Watch Move, will be unveiled in India later this month. The device is teased to come with a big rectangular AMOLED display and will be powered by Xiaomi’s HyperOS.
TECHNOLOGY
MidJourney’s new AI model promises faster, smarter image generation
AI image generator firm MidJourney has released its latest V7 model. Although still in the alpha stage, it is the company’s first major model release in over a year and includes new operational modes and personalization features.
