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Honor to introduce its AI-powered strategic initiative ‘Alpha Plan’ at the upcoming MWC 2025

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Honor to introduce its AI-powered strategic initiative ‘Alpha Plan’ at the upcoming MWC 2025

Honor has announced its plans for wider reach of artificial intelligence to all its consumers by aiming to build a robust AI ecosystem for its devices.

MediaTek Dimensity 6400 chipset announced with minor improvements over its predecessor

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MediaTek Dimensity 6400 chipset announced with minor improvements over its predecessor

MediaTek has just launched its new budget SoC, the Dimensity 6400, which is built on TSMC's 6nm process technology. It’s a slight refresh of last year’s Dimensity 6300

OnePlus 13 Mini may feature a 6,000 mAh battery, launch likely to take place in first half of 2025

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OnePlus 13 Mini may feature a 6,000 mAh battery, launch likely to take place in first half of 2025

OnePlus is reportedly planning to launch a compact mini flagship smartphone, which could be named as OnePlus 13 Mini. The latest leak suggests that it will feature a massive 6,000mAh battery and could be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC.

The New York Times unveils internal AI tool for its newsroom

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The New York Times unveils internal AI tool for its newsroom

The New York Times has reportedly approved usage of artificial intelligence for its newsroom staff, suggesting that internal tools can eventually help in editing, summarizing information, coding, and writing social stories.

PlayStation 5 users discover a surprising new welcome screen hack that everyone must try

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PlayStation 5 users discover a surprising new welcome screen hack that everyone must try

Sony recently introduced a Welcome hub on the home screen for PlayStation 5 users that collects a bunch of widgets that allow for a glance at the system’s important features. These widgets that are usually locked on the left side of the welcome screen can also be moved to the bottom.

Marvel Rivals could arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 after performance improvements

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Marvel Rivals could arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 after performance improvements

Marvel Rivals is currently available for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, with a release for Nintendo Switch, yet to be confirmed. However, its developers now want to bring the popular shooter to the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.

Xiaomi 15 series India launch date confirmed: Check expected design, specifications, and price

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Xiaomi 15 series India launch date confirmed: Check expected design, specifications, and price

Xiaomi is set to unveil its latest flagship 15 series, which consists of the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra. Both smartphones are expected to offer a base configuration of 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, and will boot with Android 15-based HyperOS 2.0.

Apple's foldable iPhone may come with a book-style design

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Apple's foldable iPhone may come with a book-style design

Apple's first foray into the foldable market could see it deliver a book style foldable in the same style as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series. 

Apple tipped to release table top robot with Siri and AI integration by 2028

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Apple tipped to release table top robot with Siri and AI integration by 2028

Apple is rumoured to be working on tabletop humanoid and non-humanoid robots for its next-generation of smart home devices. These robots could have a lamp-like design alongside a smart home hub with support for Siri and voice recognition.

Canva to soon introduce localised content for the Indian audience, AI tools will be the major focus

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Canva to soon introduce localised content for the Indian audience, AI tools will be the major focus

Canva plans to introduce more localised content for its Indian users, including support for the Hindi language. Moreover, the company is also enhancing its collection of templates and design elements to cater specifically to Indian audiences, with a big focus on AI.

Motorola Edge 60 Pro receives BIS certification, India launch imminent: Here’s what to expect

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Motorola Edge 60 Pro receives BIS certification, India launch imminent: Here’s what to expect

 The upcoming smartphone has now been spotted on India's BIS certification with the model number XT2503-2, hinting at its imminent launch in the coming weeks.

Google releases Android 16 Beta 2 update for compatible Pixel smartphones: Here is what’s new

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Google releases Android 16 Beta 2 update for compatible Pixel smartphones: Here is what’s new

Google has rolled out Android 16’s second beta update to developers and testers with new camera and security improvements. This update also brings improvements in graphical effects, and overall performance while refining background task management.

Poco M7 Pro 5G review: Top-tier display, mid-tier performance

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Poco M7 Pro 5G review: Top-tier display, mid-tier performance

The POCO M7 Pro 5G is the latest budget smartphone from Poco and ticks most major parameters, which you expect from a sub-Rs 15,000 phone.

Nothing Phone 3a India launch date confirmed, set to arrive with Snapdragon chipset

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Nothing Phone 3a India launch date confirmed, set to arrive with Snapdragon chipset

Nothing is expected to launch the Phone 3a and the Phone 3a Pro on March 4 during MWC 2025. The UK-based company has confirmed that these phones will switch to a Snapdragon chipset, unlike the current Phone (2a) lineup, which runs on a MediaTek processor.

India’s tablet market grows by 25% YoY in 2024, Apple remains the leader

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India’s tablet market grows by 25% YoY in 2024, Apple remains the leader

The tablet market experienced steady growth driven by increasing consumer demand for portable devices in 2024, which are suitable for work, entertainment, and education.

New iPad Air powered by M3 chipset tipped to release soon: What to expect

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New iPad Air powered by M3 chipset tipped to release soon: What to expect

Apple is likely to release a new iPad Air powered by the M3 chipset in the coming weeks with notable upgrades over its predecessors.

Apple may delay iPhone SE 4 launch to next week, M4 MacBook Air to launch soon

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Apple may delay iPhone SE 4 launch to next week, M4 MacBook Air to launch soon

Apple is set to launch the much-anticipated iPhone SE 4 as soon as next week, which is expected to mark a dramatic shift for the budget iPhone lineup. Moreover, the M4 MacBook Air is expected to launch in the coming weeks.

Sony’s PlayStation State of Play 2025 starts tonight: How to watch, what to expect and more

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Sony’s PlayStation State of Play 2025 starts tonight: How to watch, what to expect and more

Sony has confirmed that a State of Play stream on the PlayStation Blog, is scheduled to be streamed on February 12. This marks Sony’s first major State of Play event of the year and the company confirmed that the broadcast will be over 40 minutes long.

FBI issues warning for Gmail users on AI phishing attacks: All the details

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FBI issues warning for Gmail users on AI phishing attacks: All the details

In a stark warning to organizations and daily Gmail consumers alike, the FBI has issued a critical warning to Gmail users, urging them to exercise extreme caution amid a wave of highly sophisticated phishing attacks as hackers are using AI to pierce Gmail security measures.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge tipped to launch in Q2 2025, here’s what you can expect

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge tipped to launch in Q2 2025, here’s what you can expect

Samsung’s next flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S25 Edge, is just a few months away from its official debut. A new leak has confirmed its detailed specification list, showcasing the Galaxy S25 Edge display, camera, charging speed, and other features.

Indians and AI adoption: Twice as high as the global average in 2024, reveals Microsoft

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Indians and AI adoption: Twice as high as the global average in 2024, reveals Microsoft

A recent Microsoft study reveals that 65% of Indians have adopted artificial intelligence (AI) in 2024, which is more than double of the global average. The survey was conducted with 15,000 teens (aged between 13 and 17) and adults, in 15 countries.

Oppo Find N5 design leaked via unboxing video; reveals DeepSeek integration

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Oppo Find N5 design leaked via unboxing video; reveals DeepSeek integration

The Oppo Find N5, which is expected to be launched as the OnePlus Open 2 in India and other markets, is scheduled to launch in China and globally on February 20. Now, a new unboxing video has revealed the design of the smartphone alongside other key details.

Samsung Galaxy F06 to launch on tomorrow: Expected price, features and more

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Samsung Galaxy F06 to launch on tomorrow: Expected price, features and more

Samsung has confirmed that its next budget smartphone, the Galaxy F06, will be launched in India this week. It will be sold via Flipkart and will be a budget-friendly 5G option priced under Rs.10,000.

DeepSeek’s iOS app sending sensitive user data to Chinese servers, report claims

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DeepSeek’s iOS app sending sensitive user data to Chinese servers, report claims

A cybersecurity company specialising in mobile app security has confirmed that the DeepSeek app on iPhones and iPads is sharing sensitive data over unprotected channels, which leaves user data vulnerable to anyone capable of monitoring the network traffic.

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