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Amazon Great Indian Festival sale 2025 early deals revealed: Check out deals and discounts on smartphones and tablets

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Amazon Great Indian Festival sale 2025 early deals revealed: Check out deals and discounts on smartphones and tablets

Amazon has revealed its ‘Early Deals’ ahead of its most anticipated Great Indian Festival 2025 sale, which starts on September 23. These pre-festival offers provide customers with early deals on a lot of products, including smartphones, laptops, smart home devices, and more.

Amazon Great Indian Festival sale 2025 early deals revealed: Check out deals and discounts on smartphones and tablets

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Amazon Great Indian Festival sale 2025 early deals revealed: Check out deals and discounts on smartphones and tablets

Amazon has revealed its ‘Early Deals’ ahead of its most anticipated Great Indian Festival 2025 sale, which starts on September 23. These pre-festival offers provide customers with early deals on a lot of products, including smartphones, laptops, smart home devices, and more.

Meet Seedream 4.0, China's answer to Google's Nano Banana AI

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Meet Seedream 4.0, China's answer to Google's Nano Banana AI

TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, has launched its new AI image generation tool named Seedream 4.0, and it’s all set to take on the Nano Banana rage. Seedream 4.0 can produce ultra-sharp 2K-resolution images in under two seconds, promising stronger creative applications.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite with Exynos 1380 SoC, 8,000 mAh battery launched in India: Price, specs

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite with Exynos 1380 SoC, 8,000 mAh battery launched in India: Price, specs

Samsung has officially introduced the Galaxy Tab S10 Lite in India, after its global announcement a few weeks ago. It joins the company’s Tab S10 series and features a 10.9-inch display, which is backed by an 8,000 mAh battery.

Sony introduces PlayStation Family app for advanced parent control: Here’s how it works

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Sony introduces PlayStation Family app for advanced parent control: Here’s how it works

Sony has launched the PlayStation Family app, which is now available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store for iOS and Android, respectively. It aims to help parents manage children’s gaming on Sony’s consoles, including real-time monitoring, spending controls, and customizable content filters.

Vivo X300 series launch date leaked, could feature dual 200MP Zeiss cameras

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Vivo X300 series launch date leaked, could feature dual 200MP Zeiss cameras

The Vivo X300 series, which is expected to comprise the standard Vivo X300 and Vivo X300 Pro, could launch next month in China. It will succeed the Vivo X200 series and may debut as the world’s first phones powered by the upcoming MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset.

HMD Vibe 5G with 50MP camera, 5,000 mAh battery, launched in India alongside two 4G feature phones

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HMD Vibe 5G with 50MP camera, 5,000 mAh battery, launched in India alongside two 4G feature phones

HMD has launched the Vibe 5G smartphone in India, alongside two entry-level 4G feature phones - the HMD 101 and 102. These launches aim to cater to a broad range of consumer needs, and all these devices are priced under Rs 10,000.

Itel Super 26 Ultra with 6,000 mAh battery, curved AMOLED display announced: Price, specifications

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Itel Super 26 Ultra with 6,000 mAh battery, curved AMOLED display announced: Price, specifications

Itel has introduced its latest smartphone, the Super 26 Ultra, in select global markets this week. It comes in four colour options

Nothing OS 4.0, based on Android 16, rollout starting soon: Here’s what to expect

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Nothing OS 4.0, based on Android 16, rollout starting soon: Here’s what to expect

Nothing has officially teased the launch of its next operating system, the Nothing OS 4.0, which is based on Android 16. This OS update is set to include refreshed icons, widgets, and UI changes, with the rollout expected to start this month.

Oppo A6 GT, Oppo A6i with 50MP camera, up to 7,000 mAh battery announced: Price, specs, and more

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Oppo A6 GT, Oppo A6i with 50MP camera, up to 7,000 mAh battery announced: Price, specs, and more

Oppo has expanded its A-series, following the recent introduction of the Oppo A6 Pro, with the launch of the Oppo A6GT and Oppo A6i in China. These two budget smartphones come with fast refresh rate displays and a 50MP primary camera.

Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Apple Watch Ultra 2: Is the upgrade worth it?

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Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Apple Watch Ultra 2: Is the upgrade worth it?

Apple has launched the Watch Ultra 3, its next flagship smartwatch, with satellite texting, hypertension alerts, and AI-driven workout tracking. But how does it fare against the Watch Ultra 2? We find that out with this detailed comparison.

iPhone Air vs Galaxy S25 Edge: Which is the right slim phone for you

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iPhone Air vs Galaxy S25 Edge: Which is the right slim phone for you

Apple has finally launched its first ultra-slim smartphone, the iPhone Air, which rivals the recently launched Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge. Here’s a detailed comparison of their specifications and features with their pricing, to help you decide.

Google revamps Play Store’s voice search UI with modern design and accessibility tools

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Google revamps Play Store’s voice search UI with modern design and accessibility tools

The Google Play Store is now rolling out an updated design for its voice search UI, which shows up when you tap the mic icon while in the Search tab. This update enhances accessibility and aims to boost visibility of the voice search feature.

Apple iPhone 17 vs iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16e: Price in India, design, specs compared

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Apple iPhone 17 vs iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16e: Price in India, design, specs compared

After months of teasers and speculations, Apple has finally unveiled its latest iPhone 17 series. The base iPhone 17 now gets a bigger and faster display, with a few other hardware upgrades. But how does it compare with the last generation iPhone 16 and iPhone 16e? Let us find that out

Google revamps Play Store’s voice search UI with modern design and accessibility tools

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Google revamps Play Store’s voice search UI with modern design and accessibility tools

The Google Play Store is now rolling out an updated design for its voice search UI, which shows up when you tap the mic icon while in the Search tab. This update enhances accessibility and aims to boost visibility of the voice search feature.

Signal introduces free and paid chat backup plans with strong privacy safeguards

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Signal introduces free and paid chat backup plans with strong privacy safeguards

Popular messaging app Signal has introduced new free and paid secure cloud backup plans for chats and media. This comes as a major upgrade from the previous lack of any backup option on the platform, which meant conversations, photos, and videos would disappear permanently after a device switch.

Oppo F31 series India launch date revealed, teased to offer military grade durability

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Oppo F31 series India launch date revealed, teased to offer military grade durability

Oppo has confirmed that it will launch its new F31 series 5G in India on September 15. The series will include the Oppo F31, F31 Pro, and F31 Pro+, with all three phones offering up to IP69 dust and water resistance.

Apple iPhone 17 launch: Design of the upcoming iPhone revealed by 'case makers'

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Apple iPhone 17 launch: Design of the upcoming iPhone revealed by 'case makers'

Ahead of the iPhone 17 series launch on September 9, smartphone case brands such as Dbrand, Nudient, and Pitaka have started listing the smartphones in the lineup, revealing their purported designs.

MSI to Manufacture Katana and Crosshair Laptops in India with RTX 50 GPUs

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MSI to Manufacture Katana and Crosshair Laptops in India with RTX 50 GPUs

MSI’s Katana and Crosshair laptop series, now equipped with RTX 50 series GPUs, will be produced at the company’s Chennai facility in partnership with Syrma SGS Technology. This expansion builds on MSI's existing local production of the Modern and Katana series.

Samsung Galaxy S26 series design leaked: Here’s what we know so far

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Samsung Galaxy S26 series design leaked: Here’s what we know so far

Samsung is gearing up to release the Galaxy S26 series in early 2026, and new reports have revealed important details about the South Korean tech giant's upcoming flagship smartphone series, revealing its expected camera module design and overall thickness.

Qualcomm partners with BMW to introduce Snapdragon Ride Pilot automated driving system

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Qualcomm partners with BMW to introduce Snapdragon Ride Pilot automated driving system

Qualcomm and BMW have jointly unveiled a new assisted driving system, dubbed Snapdragon Ride Pilot, which has made its debut on the newly launched BMW iX3 SUV. This new technology has been validated for use in more than 60 countries, with plans to expand to over 100 countries by 2026.

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE vs Galaxy S24 FE: What’s new and is it worth upgrading?

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Samsung Galaxy S25 FE vs Galaxy S24 FE: What’s new and is it worth upgrading?

After months of leaks and speculations, Samsung has finally introduced its next-generation Fan Edition smartphone, the Galaxy S25 FE. Like its predecessors, the S25 FE aims to walk the line between flagship and midrange, offering potent hardware and software without the ultra-premium price of the Galaxy S25 series.

Lava Bold N1 5G budget smartphone with 5,000 mAh battery, 90Hz refresh rate launched in India: Price, specs

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Lava Bold N1 5G budget smartphone with 5,000 mAh battery, 90Hz refresh rate launched in India: Price, specs

The Lava Bold N1 5G has a starting price of Rs 7,499 and will be available on the e-commerce platform Amazon. It features a dual camera setup on the back, led by a 13MP sensor, and a 5MP front camera, while being powered by the Unisoc T765 processor.

OpenAI brings ChatGPT Projects to free users with file uploads and customisation

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OpenAI brings ChatGPT Projects to free users with file uploads and customisation

OpenAI has rolled out ChatGPT Projects to free users, expanding a feature that was previously exclusive to paid subscribers. Projects allow users to organise chats, upload files, and add customisation options within ChatGPT, making it easier to manage work around specific subjects

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