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Nothing Phone 4a series confirmed to use Snapdragon processors: Expected specs, price

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Nothing Phone 4a series confirmed to use Snapdragon processors: Expected specs, price

Nothing Phone 4a series is confirmed to launch in the first week of March, with two models: Nothing Phone 4a and Phone 4a Pro.

Oppo Find X9s global variant’s full specifications leaked, India launch timeline revealed

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Oppo Find X9s global variant’s full specifications leaked, India launch timeline revealed

Oppo Find X9s is set to launch in India in the coming months, powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s chipset. Now, a new report has revealed the key specifications of the global variant of the Oppo Find X9s, suggesting it will differ from the Chinese variant.

Amazon India claims Valentine’s Day sales got a boost with the help of AI-powered search tools

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Amazon India claims Valentine’s Day sales got a boost with the help of AI-powered search tools

In the recently concluded Valentine’s Day period, gifting emerged as one of the most popular categories with a 1.2X YoY growth for Amazon. Meanwhile, in premium segments such as luxury chocolates and curated hampers, the shopping portal saw over 1.3X YoY growth.

Xiaomi introduces QLED TV X Pro 75 in India with 4K Ultra HD resolution and Dolby Vision: Price, specs

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Xiaomi introduces QLED TV X Pro 75 in India with 4K Ultra HD resolution and Dolby Vision: Price, specs

Xiaomi has announced the launch of its QLED TV X Pro TV range in a new 75-inch screen size in India. The television offers a dual 34W box speaker system and supports 4K Ultra HD resolution, with its first sale starting next week.

Google Pixel 10a pre-orders to begin on February 18: Expected price, specifications, and more

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Google Pixel 10a pre-orders to begin on February 18: Expected price, specifications, and more

Google is set to unveil its next midrange smartphone, the Pixel 10a, on February 18, with pre-orders opening the same day. Ahead of its official launch, new leaks have revealed the expected price and specifications of this handset.

Smartphones launching this week: Vivo V70 series, Pixel 10a, Infinix Note Edge, and more

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Smartphones launching this week: Vivo V70 series, Pixel 10a, Infinix Note Edge, and more

In the third week of February 2026, we will see some interesting smartphone launches with some ultra-premium midrangers and some budget options. Here’s a list of all these smartphones launching in the coming days with their expected specifications and prices.

Instagram may soon allow swapping your face with another person for photos and videos

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Instagram may soon allow swapping your face with another person for photos and videos

Instagram is reportedly working on a new feature that may allow users to swap faces with the help of AI, allowing them to create photos and videos using their own or someone else's likeness.

Poco may launch the C81 Pro soon: What to expect

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Poco may launch the C81 Pro soon: What to expect

Poco could launch a new C-series smartphone soon, as a new model dubbed Poco C81 Pro has recently been spotted on Thailand's NBTC certification website, with a matching model number to the upcoming Redmi A7 Pro.

Big screen foldables tipped to dominate the market in 2026, could outsell flip phones: Report

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Big screen foldables tipped to dominate the market in 2026, could outsell flip phones: Report

A new report by Counterpoint suggests that book-style foldables will lead the segment this year with 65% total share, up from 52% in 2025. The report also adds that these big-screen foldables could surpass clamshell foldables by a huge margin in 2026.

Lava Yuva Star 3 with 5,000 mAh battery, 90Hz display, IP64 rating launched in India: Price, specs

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Lava Yuva Star 3 with 5,000 mAh battery, 90Hz display, IP64 rating launched in India: Price, specs

Lava has introduced the Yuva Star 3 in India, which is the company’s latest budget smartphone. The device offers durability, a clean software experience and reliable day-to-day performance, with its first sale set to commence next month

Lava Bold N2 India launch teased on Amazon, design and colour options revealed

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Lava Bold N2 India launch teased on Amazon, design and colour options revealed

A microsite for the Lava Bold N2 is live now on Amazon, confirming its design and colour options. However, the company has yet to reveal the handset’s exact launch date.

Fresh Motorola Edge 70 Fusion renders reveal full design and colours: Expected features

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Fresh Motorola Edge 70 Fusion renders reveal full design and colours: Expected features

Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is now expected to be close to launch, as the phone’s official-looking renders have leaked online, giving a clearer look at the handset’s design. The leak also reveals all the possible colour options of this device.

Samsung Galaxy S26 and Buds 4 lineup now go live for pre-reserve in India: Expected specifications, features

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Samsung Galaxy S26 and Buds 4 lineup now go live for pre-reserve in India: Expected specifications, features

Samsung has opened pre-booking for its upcoming devices in India, including the Galaxy S26 series and Buds 4 lineup, ahead of the company’s Galaxy Unpacked event on February 25.

Google brings Fitbit AI health coach for iPhone users and five new countries

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Google brings Fitbit AI health coach for iPhone users and five new countries

Fitbit has expanded its AI health coach to iOS users, which was previously only available for Android users. This Gemini-powered tool analyses your health metrics and gives you tips on improving your wellbeing.

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.

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