TECHNOLOGY
Redmi Turbo 5 Max design teased; will feature a 9,000 mAh battery, MediaTek Dimensity 9500s SoC
Redmi has now revealed new details about the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, confirming its full design, battery size, and chipset. The Chinese smartphone brand also recently teased the price range of this upcoming handset.
TECHNOLOGY
Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 update causes a shutdown bug, company issues emergency fix
Microsoft has issued an urgent fix for Windows 11 users after a recent security update, which was released on January 11, prevented some systems from shutting down or hibernating properly.
TECHNOLOGY
Realme P4 Power confirmed to launch in India soon, tipped to pack a 10,000 mAh battery
Realme has started teasing the launch of its upcoming P4 Power smartphone, hinting at a massive five-digit battery capacity. While the company is yet to reveal its full specifications, early hints suggest that it could house a 10,000 mAh battery.
TECHNOLOGY
Lava Blaze Duo 3 India launch date revealed, key specifications confirmed via an Amazon listing
Lava has confirmed the India launch date of its next smartphone, the Blaze Duo 3. The phone has also been listed on Amazon, confirming its key specifications and full design
TECHNOLOGY
Motorola Signature India launch date revealed: Expected specifications, price
Motorola Signature made its global debut last week and is now confirmed to launch in India soon. The phone is confirmed to house an ultra-slim body, powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC and a 5,200mAh battery.
TECHNOLOGY
Apple iPhone 17e likely to gain Dynamic Island notch instead of notch, but will miss out on 120Hz
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17e is expected to be launched in the coming weeks, replacing last year’s iPhone 16e. A leak now reveals that the phone will adopt the Dynamic Island design of the latest iPhones, with the display still supporting a 60Hz refresh rate.
TECHNOLOGY
Samsung Galaxy S26+ to come with a virtually unchanged display and improved wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+ is set to enter mass production later this month, with a potential release in February. Now, a report has tipped that the phone will likely use an almost identical panel to that of the Galaxy S25+.
TECHNOLOGY
Roblox introduces mandatory age verification for chat access in India: All the details
Roblox has announced that its Indian users will be required to verify their age to enable chat features. As part of this process, Roblox users will be allowed to chat with those in similar age groups, which are categorised into six different brackets.
TECHNOLOGY
Steve Jobs’ childhood items, including rare Apple products, go up for auction
A wide range of Steve Jobs’ childhood belongings and some of Apple’s rare products have now gone up for auction, as the Cupertino-based tech giant approaches its 50th anniversary in April.
TECHNOLOGY
Anthropic launches Cowork, a new AI Claude Code tool for non-coders: All the details
Anthropic has launched a new AI tool called Cowork, which is a simpler version of Claude Code for non-coding-related tasks. This new tool lets users designate a specific folder where Claude can read or modify files, with instructions provided through a chat interface.
TECHNOLOGY
WhatsApp for iOS may soon suggest exact stickers through emojis in chats: Here’s how
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature for iPhone users that could automatically surface relevant stickers while typing. It will allow users to see a suitable sticker based on the typed emojis.
TECHNOLOGY
Redmi 15C 5G review: Gets the basics right
The Redmi 15C 5G is positioned as a value-for-money offering that focuses on providing reliability, future-ready connectivity, and long battery life. It tries to get the basics right for consumers who don’t want to spend a lot, and is best suited for those who consume a lot of content on their phone.
TECHNOLOGY
Samsung’s Exynos 2700 tipped to offer major upgrades in performance and efficiency
Samsung is reportedly developing a vastly improved Exynos 2700 chipset, which could power the company’s Galaxy S27 series in 2027. The chipset could solve the persistent thermal and efficiency issues that have historically plagued Samsung’s previous Exynos processors.
TECHNOLOGY
Redmi Turbo 5 Pro Max spotted on Geekbench with an unannounced MediaTek chipset
The Redmi Turbo 5 series is expected to be unveiled in China later this month. Ahead of the lineup’s official announcement, the purported flagship model from the series has appeared on Geekbench with a yet-to-be-announced MediaTek processor.
TECHNOLOGY
Infinix Note Edge launch date revealed, will be the first phone powered by MediaTek Dimensity 7100 SoC
The upcoming Infinix Note Edge is confirmed to be the first smartphone to feature the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 processor. It will also ship with Android 16-based XOS 16, and the phone will support 5G connectivity.
TECHNOLOGY
Tecno Spark Go 3 launch date announced, will go on sale via Amazon: Expected specs, design
The Tecno Spark Go 3 will launch in India next week, with its dedicated microsite already going live. The device will succeed the Tecno Spark Go 2, which was launched in India in June 2025.
TECHNOLOGY
Itel Zeno 20 Max with Unisoc T7100 SoC, 5,000 mAh battery launched in India: Price, specs
The Itel Zeno 20 Max has been launched in India, featuring a Unisoc chipset, a 13MP single rear camera, and a 5,000mAh battery. It is available via Amazon and comes in Space Titanium, Aurora Blue, and Starlit Black shades.
TECHNOLOGY
Google Play Store could soon let users try paid games for free before buying
Google may be working on a new Play Store feature that will let users try out games before making a purchase. This feature lets users decide if a game is worth their money before buying, allowing developers to set the amount of time that users get with a trial
TECHNOLOGY
Oppo Pad 5 with 10,050 mAh battery, MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra SoC launched in India: Price, specs
Oppo has introduced the Pad 5 in India, which is the latest tablet from the Chinese smartphone maker. It is backed by a 10,050mAh battery and is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra chipset.
TECHNOLOGY
Wi-Fi 8 unveiled at CES 2026: What is it and why should you skip a Wi-Fi 7 router upgrade for now
The first Wi-Fi 8 routers have been introduced at CES 2026, two years after Wi-Fi 7 debuted in 2024. This new wireless communication service is expected to provide fewer dropouts, smoother streaming, and improved speed, even if you are connected to multiple smart devices.
TECHNOLOGY
Gmail users advised to change these two settings to avoid emails being used for AI training
Gmail users have been told to review privacy settings immediately within its interface to limit the exposure of personal email data to AI-powered features. A step-by-step guide instructs how to do it.
TECHNOLOGY
Motorola Razr Fold announced with an 8.1-inch 2K foldable display, triple cameras, and more
Motorola has unveiled its first book-style foldable smartphone, dubbed the Razr Fold, sporting an 8.1-inch inner screen and a 6.6-inch cover display. However, the company has yet to reveal its pricing, chipset, or battery details.
TECHNOLOGY
Honor Power 2 with a large 10,080 mAh battery, Dimensity 8500 SoC announced: Price, specs
Honor Power 2 has been introduced in China, boasting a massive 10,080mAh battery with support for 80W wired fast charging. It is powered by the yet-to-be-unveiled MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite chipset paired with up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage.
TECHNOLOGY
Asus reportedly halts phone launches for 2026, existing devices to receive after-sales support
Asus has reportedly decided that it will not be launching any new smartphones this year. However, the company will continue providing after-sales services, which include warranty coverages and promised software updates for its existing models.
