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Realme P1 Speed 5G with MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy SoC, 5000 mAh battery to launch on October 15
The Realme P1 Speed will be the fourth smartphone in the P-series and is confirmed to come with the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy chipset. It will be available through Flipkart.
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Apple plans to introduce Meta-like smart glasses and AirPods with cameras in 2027: Report
Apple is eyeing the release of a more affordable Vision headset to compete with Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses. The company is also considering launching AirPods with cameras by 2027, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
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This Russian antivirus software company exits UK; lays off all employees
Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has shut down its UK office after the company’s closure in the US following a government ban. However, the company will still offer cybersecurity services in Europe through its partners.
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YouTube defends ad changes: Skip button remains, new progress bar introduced
Many users in the past few days have reported that YouTube is hiding the skip button option to force full-length ads upon them. Instead, the platform has suggested that it’s just changing some elements of how ads are displayed.
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Elon Musk’s X changes payment for Premium users; will now pay creators based on engagement
X, formerly known as Twitter, is making big changes to its Revenue Creator Program, forever changing its revenue model for creators.
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Google Docs gets this Microsoft Word feature for better document management
Google Docs has introduced a document tabs feature similar to web browsers, where you can organize lengthy documents by creating multiple sections with distinct titles and IDs.
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AI, Micro-Influencers lead to 40% boost in festive purchases, claims Meta study
A new Meta report reveals significant changes in India's festive shopping, highlighting AI, quick commerce, micro-influencers, and regional language content as key factors in boosting festive sales.
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iQoo 13 launch: This is when Vivo's sub-brand will launch its most powerful smartphone of 2024
iQOO’s next flagship smartphone, the iQOO 13, is expected to launch in the coming weeks in China. It is expected to come with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset and an IP68-rated build.
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iPhone 17 Slim reportedly in development, could feature a new display technology: All the details
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Xiaomi 15 Pro design, colours leaked ahead of October 23 launch: Here’s what we know so far
Xiaomi 15 Pro is scheduled to launch in China later this month and is expected to be powered by the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC. Ahead of its launch, the leaked renders have revealed the phone’s design and colour options.
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Vivo X200 Pro, X200 Pro Mini design, camera details, price leaked: All the details
After various leaks and rumours, Vivo vice president Jia Jingdong has revealed the design of the Vivo X200 series, which is confirmed to come with ZEISS optics cameras and MediaTek Dimensity 9400 SoC.
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India’s smartwatch market sees a 32% drop YoY; Noise reclaims top position
According to the latest report by Counterpoint Research, the smartwatch market in India declined by 32% YoY in the second quarter of 2024 due to persisting inventory issues and changing consumer behaviour.
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Google extends the duration of YouTube Shorts to 3 minutes
YouTube has now extended Shorts videos from one minute to three minutes, offering creators more flexibility while uploading videos. It also helps in connecting with their audiences in deeper ways.
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Oura Ring 4 with 8-day battery life and multiple health tracking features launched
The Oura Ring 4 offers a new design, better app support, and improved sensing features, fixing some of the biggest issues users faced with the last model. It has a starting price of $349.
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Apple likely to announce MacBook Pro M4, iPad mini 7 and more next month: Here's all that we know so far
Apple’s upcoming MacBook Pro laptops and desktops with the new M4 Mac SoC are expected to debut soon. We can also expect the iPad Mini 7 to launch alongside these devices, with sales from November 1.
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Apple Intelligence roll out: This is when AI features may come to iPhones
Apple is set to release the much-awaited iOS 18.1 update with Apple Intelligence suite on October 28 to iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and all the iPhone 16 series smartphones.
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leaked dummy hints at a newer design and thinner body: All the details
The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is expected to go official in early 2025 and fresh dummy units have surfaced online showcasing its design with a thinner body and more rounded edges.
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Lava Agni 3 with dual displays, MediaTek Dimensity 7300X SoC launched in India: Price, specs, and more
The Lava Agni 3 is the latest 5G smartphone from the Indian brand and has a 50MP triple camera setup at the back. It has a 1.74-inch AMOLED secondary display and a customisable ‘Action’ button.
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Samsung One UI 7 based on Android 15 delayed, this is when it will rollout
During its annual developer conference, Samsung confirmed that One UI 7 beta will be available to developers by the end of 2024, with a stable release to all eligible devices with the launch of the Galaxy S25 series next year.
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Samsung Galaxy A56 spotted on Geekbench with new Exynos 1580 SoC and Android 15 operating system
The Galaxy A56 will be the upcoming midrange smartphone from Samsung. It will be the successor of the Samsung Galaxy A55 and could boot One UI 7 out of the box.
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Google brings live locations sharing feature to Android, here’s how it works and what it means for users
Google is integrating a new live location-sharing feature by default on Android devices that allows users to share their live location directly from system settings. This feature aims to simplify how users share their live locations without any external app.
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Xiaomi India introduces Sign Language support for better customer accessibility: All the details
The new Sign Language support from Xiaomi aims to bridge the communication gap for hearing and speech-impaired users with the help of a seamless and inclusive customer experience.
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Microsoft Office 2024 is now available for Windows and Mac users with one-time subscription: All you need to know
The Microsoft Office 2024 is now released for small businesses and consumers. It is currently an alternative to the subscription-based Microsoft 365 service and has a one-time starting fee of $149.99.
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Gmail gets updated 'Summary card' with support for package tracking, new email actions and more
Google has revamped Gmail and its usage by simplifying the user experience. The Summary Cards tab now gets new categories and actionable buttons for users to track purchases, events, bills, and travel.
