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Samsung launched a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered mobile application that can play an assistive role for those who suffer from speech disorders. The app, dubbed Impulse is compatible with Android smartphones and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 series. The app uses a technique known as rhythm therapy to help people find their speech rhythm and ...

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 could be the first smartphones by the company to feature what is being called “advanced artificial intelligence (AI) features”. According to a report, a patent application by the South Korean tech giant has surfaced online which hints at a new document summarising feature.

Microsoft’s latest patent application shows that the company is developing a technology for a foldable smartphone which will be quite different from its Surface Duo lineup. The company could try its hand at the ‘true foldable’ design where a single foldable display is used instead of two separate displays connected by a hinge.

Deutsche Telekom on Monday showcased a futuristic smartphone concept that relies on artificial intelligence rather than applications (apps) to handle users' specific needs. Smartphones today typically use apps for everything from messaging and social media to video games and banking.

The rise of generative AI applications like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Microsoft’s Copilot have made existing standard AI voice assistants like Siri and Google Assistant feel obsolete. Where advanced chatbots can hold human-like conversations, respond to queries on multiple topics, and can now even pull real-time information from the Internet, AI ass...

Google Play Store for Android smartphones has been updated with a new feature that allows you to uninstall applications on one device from another smartphone. With the latest Play Store version, the feature will be available for smartphones, computers, smart TVs, automotive systems, and smartwatches.

Huawei Enjoy 70 was launched in China on Tuesday. It carries an unspecified octa-core chipset, rumoured to be an in-house Kirin 710A SoC, and packs a 6,000mAh battery with fast charging support. The phone is equipped with an Enjoy X button, which by default pulls up the nine most frequently used applications but can also be customised for other fun...

HarmonyOS Next will reportedly be available as a developer preview next year and the company's next-generation operating system is expected to drop Google's Android libraries. As a result, HarmonyOS Next will not support Android package (APK) files, according to a report.

Amazon Great Indian Festival sale 2023, which began on October 8 for all users, has now extended to the Extra Happiness Days sale with exclusive discounts and deals on products across categories. Apart from gadgets like smartphones, laptops and wearables, one can also avail offers on home appliances and electronics that could be a part of day-to-da...

Vivo is reportedly eyeing to add new clamshell foldable smartphones to its portfolio. Ahead of any official confirmation, the handsets named Vivo V Flip and Vivo S Flip have allegedly been spotted on the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) website.

iQoo has announced that the Funtouch OS 14 preview programme for iQoo 11 users will begin next week. The beta build of the latest update is slated to be rolled out soon. However, only the first 500 iQoo 11 smartphone users enrolled in the preview programme will get their hands on Funtouch OS 14.

BSNL balance check is easy to perform if you have an active BSNL prepaid recharge plan and want to check its validity or available data and balance. This can also be checked without access to the Internet using USSD codes, on feature phones. Smartphone users can use the official application on iOS and Android to check their existing plan validity...

Russia's ministry of digital development has banned employees from using Apple iPhones and iPads for work purposes, Interfax news agency reported on Friday citing the minister, Maksut Shadaev. "A ban is imposed on using (Apple) mobile devices — smartphones and tablets — to access work applications and work email exchange," he told reporters at...

An Australian court ordered Facebook owner Meta Platforms to pay fines totalling AUD 20 million (nearly Rs. 110 crore) for collecting user data through a smartphone application advertised as a way to protect privacy without disclosing its actions. The fine wraps up one strand of Meta's legal issues in Australia related to its handling of user infor...

iOS 17 will reportedly turn the company's smartphones into a smart display when idle. An upcoming feature will show notifications, events, and even the weather at a glance when not in use. The iPhone maker is expected to unveil the next version of its smartphone operating system at WWDC 2023.

Samsung launched a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered mobile application that can play an assistive role for those who suffer from speech disorders. The app, dubbed Impulse is compatible with Android smartphones and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 series. The app uses a technique known as rhythm therapy to help people find their speech rhythm and ...

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 could be the first smartphones by the company to feature what is being called “advanced artificial intelligence (AI) features”. According to a report, a patent application by the South Korean tech giant has surfaced online which hints at a new document summarising feature.

Microsoft’s latest patent application shows that the company is developing a technology for a foldable smartphone which will be quite different from its Surface Duo lineup. The company could try its hand at the ‘true foldable’ design where a single foldable display is used instead of two separate displays connected by a hinge.

Deutsche Telekom on Monday showcased a futuristic smartphone concept that relies on artificial intelligence rather than applications (apps) to handle users' specific needs. Smartphones today typically use apps for everything from messaging and social media to video games and banking.

The rise of generative AI applications like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Microsoft’s Copilot have made existing standard AI voice assistants like Siri and Google Assistant feel obsolete. Where advanced chatbots can hold human-like conversations, respond to queries on multiple topics, and can now even pull real-time information from the Internet, AI ass...

Google Play Store for Android smartphones has been updated with a new feature that allows you to uninstall applications on one device from another smartphone. With the latest Play Store version, the feature will be available for smartphones, computers, smart TVs, automotive systems, and smartwatches.

Huawei Enjoy 70 was launched in China on Tuesday. It carries an unspecified octa-core chipset, rumoured to be an in-house Kirin 710A SoC, and packs a 6,000mAh battery with fast charging support. The phone is equipped with an Enjoy X button, which by default pulls up the nine most frequently used applications but can also be customised for other fun...

HarmonyOS Next will reportedly be available as a developer preview next year and the company's next-generation operating system is expected to drop Google's Android libraries. As a result, HarmonyOS Next will not support Android package (APK) files, according to a report.

Amazon Great Indian Festival sale 2023, which began on October 8 for all users, has now extended to the Extra Happiness Days sale with exclusive discounts and deals on products across categories. Apart from gadgets like smartphones, laptops and wearables, one can also avail offers on home appliances and electronics that could be a part of day-to-da...

Vivo is reportedly eyeing to add new clamshell foldable smartphones to its portfolio. Ahead of any official confirmation, the handsets named Vivo V Flip and Vivo S Flip have allegedly been spotted on the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) website.

iQoo has announced that the Funtouch OS 14 preview programme for iQoo 11 users will begin next week. The beta build of the latest update is slated to be rolled out soon. However, only the first 500 iQoo 11 smartphone users enrolled in the preview programme will get their hands on Funtouch OS 14.

BSNL balance check is easy to perform if you have an active BSNL prepaid recharge plan and want to check its validity or available data and balance. This can also be checked without access to the Internet using USSD codes, on feature phones. Smartphone users can use the official application on iOS and Android to check their existing plan validity...

Russia's ministry of digital development has banned employees from using Apple iPhones and iPads for work purposes, Interfax news agency reported on Friday citing the minister, Maksut Shadaev. "A ban is imposed on using (Apple) mobile devices — smartphones and tablets — to access work applications and work email exchange," he told reporters at...

An Australian court ordered Facebook owner Meta Platforms to pay fines totalling AUD 20 million (nearly Rs. 110 crore) for collecting user data through a smartphone application advertised as a way to protect privacy without disclosing its actions. The fine wraps up one strand of Meta's legal issues in Australia related to its handling of user infor...

iOS 17 will reportedly turn the company's smartphones into a smart display when idle. An upcoming feature will show notifications, events, and even the weather at a glance when not in use. The iPhone maker is expected to unveil the next version of its smartphone operating system at WWDC 2023.