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OnePlus Nord CE 6 Review: No Gimmicks, Just a Good Phone
The OnePlus Nord CE 6 feels like a phone that understands restraint. It focuses on delivering a dependable, polished smartphone experience rather than trying to dominate every metric on the spec sheet. The display is fantastic, and battery life is among the best in the segment. However, it is not without its caveats. The OnePlus Nord CE 6, however,...
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iPhone 16 Tops List of Best-Selling Smartphones in Q3 2025 as Apple, Samsung Lead the Market
Apple topped the global best-selling smartphones list in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, according to a report by a market research firm. The Cupertino-based tech giant took the top four spots, headlined by multiple models from its iPhone 16 series. Samsung also had five models among the top 10 best-selling smartphones, but none from its flagship G...
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Chinese Brands Aiming to Win Users with AI Features That Apple Lacks: Report
Chinese smartphone makers are said to be aiming to capitalise on Apple’s continued delay in rolling out artificial intelligence (AI) features by luring iPhone users to switch to their devices. According to a report, China-based original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) such as Honor, Huawei, Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi have begun promoting apps that hel...
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Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Expected to Power 75 Percent of Samsung Galaxy S26 Series: Report
Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S26 series early next year, and we have seen various leaks about the chipset powering the devices. The South Korean brand is likely to return to a dual-chip approach for its Galaxy S26 series, utilising both Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 and its in-house Exynos 2600. A new remark from the Qualcomm executiv...
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Samsung Patent Document Hints at 'Self-Healing' Screen for Foldable Phones: Report
Samsung reportedly patents self-healing screen technology and fingerprint sensor for foldables. The technology could debut in company's future foldable smartphones. The proposed structure can detect cracks, prevent damage, and heal sensitive areas, like in the camera cutouts and sensor regions. If implemented, the techonogly would pave way for a le...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Reportedly Outpaces Galaxy Z Flip 7 in Pre-Orders in South Korea
For the first time, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 has reportedly surpassed the Galaxy Z Flip 7 in pre-orders in South Korea. According to data from Samsung and local carriers, 60 percent of foldable pre-orders were for the Galaxy Z Fold 7. This shows a significant shift in consumer preference.
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Google Suffers Setback in Fight Over EU’s EUR 4.1 Billion Fine
Google’s fight against a record EUR 4.1 billion ($4.7 billion) European Union antitrust fine has suffered a blow. Advocate General Juliane Kokott of the EU’s Court of Justice said in a non-binding opinion that Google’s appeal should fail because the legal arguments put forward by the US tech giant fell short.
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Google Settles India's Antitrust Probe in Android TV Case
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the settlement proposal of Alphabet's Google in the Android TV case. Google has proposed a standalone license for its Play Store and Play Services for Android smart TVs in the country instead of bundling the services.
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UK's CMA Raises Concerns About Apple and Google's Mobile Browsers
A final report by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) independent inquiry group said the mobile browser market, dominated by Apple and Google, was not working well for consumers and businesses. Following provisional findings published in November, the CMA opened an investigation under its new powers in January.
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iPhone 15 Becomes the Best-Selling Smartphone of 2024, Samsung Also on the List With 3 Models: Canalys
Apple dominated the list of the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) with the most smartphones shipped in 2024, according to claims by a market research firm. The Cupertino-based technology giant had as many as seven iPhone models in the top 10 best-selling smartphones of 2024 list, with its new flagship iPhone 16 Pro Max also becoming a runaway...
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Best Mid-Range Smartphones of 2024: Redmi Note 14 Pro+, OnePlus Nord 4, Realme 13 Pro+, and More
The mid-range segment has been one of the most popular segments in India with all the brands launching multiple models throughout the year to get some sizeable market share. Brands like Xiaomi, Realme, iQOO, OnePlus, and Motorola are the dominant players in this segment.
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Best Smartphones of 2024: Apple iPhone 16, Vivo X Fold 3 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL and More
After being dominated by Samsung and Apple for nearly a decade, Chinese brands have started launching more premium smartphones in the sub-Rs. 1,00,000 segment. Our short selection of smartphones in this guide will help you make the right choice when deciding on a smartphone in 2024 or even 2025.
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Competition Commission of India to Investigate Google's Strict Real-Money Gaming App Policy
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has ordered a probe into Google's restrictive policies for real-money games on its platform. WinZO, which offers real-money games, first approached the CCI in 2022 after Google excluded it from the Play Store.
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Google Messages Rolls Out Merged Camera and Gallery UI, Adds Image Quality Selection in Beta: Report
Google Messages has rolled out a redesigned user interface (UI) for sending photos and videos via rich communication services (RCS) that merges the camera viewfinder and the gallery picker, according to a report. Instead of the combined view including the camera UI, up to four recent images, and the folders option, the viewfinder now takes up most ...
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Dot9 Games' FAU-G: Domination Crosses 1 Million Pre-Registrations on Google Play Store
FAU-G: Domination, the action game from Indian developer Dot9 Games, has crossed over one million pre-registrations on Google Play Store on Android in three weeks of going live. Pre-registration for the game began September 5 on Android devices.
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OnePlus Nord CE 6 Review: No Gimmicks, Just a Good Phone
The OnePlus Nord CE 6 feels like a phone that understands restraint. It focuses on delivering a dependable, polished smartphone experience rather than trying to dominate every metric on the spec sheet. The display is fantastic, and battery life is among the best in the segment. However, it is not without its caveats. The OnePlus Nord CE 6, however,...
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iPhone 16 Tops List of Best-Selling Smartphones in Q3 2025 as Apple, Samsung Lead the Market
Apple topped the global best-selling smartphones list in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, according to a report by a market research firm. The Cupertino-based tech giant took the top four spots, headlined by multiple models from its iPhone 16 series. Samsung also had five models among the top 10 best-selling smartphones, but none from its flagship G...
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Chinese Brands Aiming to Win Users with AI Features That Apple Lacks: Report
Chinese smartphone makers are said to be aiming to capitalise on Apple’s continued delay in rolling out artificial intelligence (AI) features by luring iPhone users to switch to their devices. According to a report, China-based original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) such as Honor, Huawei, Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi have begun promoting apps that hel...
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Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Expected to Power 75 Percent of Samsung Galaxy S26 Series: Report
Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S26 series early next year, and we have seen various leaks about the chipset powering the devices. The South Korean brand is likely to return to a dual-chip approach for its Galaxy S26 series, utilising both Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 and its in-house Exynos 2600. A new remark from the Qualcomm executiv...
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Samsung Patent Document Hints at 'Self-Healing' Screen for Foldable Phones: Report
Samsung reportedly patents self-healing screen technology and fingerprint sensor for foldables. The technology could debut in company's future foldable smartphones. The proposed structure can detect cracks, prevent damage, and heal sensitive areas, like in the camera cutouts and sensor regions. If implemented, the techonogly would pave way for a le...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Reportedly Outpaces Galaxy Z Flip 7 in Pre-Orders in South Korea
For the first time, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 has reportedly surpassed the Galaxy Z Flip 7 in pre-orders in South Korea. According to data from Samsung and local carriers, 60 percent of foldable pre-orders were for the Galaxy Z Fold 7. This shows a significant shift in consumer preference.
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Google Suffers Setback in Fight Over EU’s EUR 4.1 Billion Fine
Google’s fight against a record EUR 4.1 billion ($4.7 billion) European Union antitrust fine has suffered a blow. Advocate General Juliane Kokott of the EU’s Court of Justice said in a non-binding opinion that Google’s appeal should fail because the legal arguments put forward by the US tech giant fell short.
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Google Settles India's Antitrust Probe in Android TV Case
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the settlement proposal of Alphabet's Google in the Android TV case. Google has proposed a standalone license for its Play Store and Play Services for Android smart TVs in the country instead of bundling the services.
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UK's CMA Raises Concerns About Apple and Google's Mobile Browsers
A final report by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) independent inquiry group said the mobile browser market, dominated by Apple and Google, was not working well for consumers and businesses. Following provisional findings published in November, the CMA opened an investigation under its new powers in January.
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iPhone 15 Becomes the Best-Selling Smartphone of 2024, Samsung Also on the List With 3 Models: Canalys
Apple dominated the list of the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) with the most smartphones shipped in 2024, according to claims by a market research firm. The Cupertino-based technology giant had as many as seven iPhone models in the top 10 best-selling smartphones of 2024 list, with its new flagship iPhone 16 Pro Max also becoming a runaway...
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Best Mid-Range Smartphones of 2024: Redmi Note 14 Pro+, OnePlus Nord 4, Realme 13 Pro+, and More
The mid-range segment has been one of the most popular segments in India with all the brands launching multiple models throughout the year to get some sizeable market share. Brands like Xiaomi, Realme, iQOO, OnePlus, and Motorola are the dominant players in this segment.
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Best Smartphones of 2024: Apple iPhone 16, Vivo X Fold 3 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL and More
After being dominated by Samsung and Apple for nearly a decade, Chinese brands have started launching more premium smartphones in the sub-Rs. 1,00,000 segment. Our short selection of smartphones in this guide will help you make the right choice when deciding on a smartphone in 2024 or even 2025.
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Competition Commission of India to Investigate Google's Strict Real-Money Gaming App Policy
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has ordered a probe into Google's restrictive policies for real-money games on its platform. WinZO, which offers real-money games, first approached the CCI in 2022 after Google excluded it from the Play Store.
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Google Messages Rolls Out Merged Camera and Gallery UI, Adds Image Quality Selection in Beta: Report
Google Messages has rolled out a redesigned user interface (UI) for sending photos and videos via rich communication services (RCS) that merges the camera viewfinder and the gallery picker, according to a report. Instead of the combined view including the camera UI, up to four recent images, and the folders option, the viewfinder now takes up most ...
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Dot9 Games' FAU-G: Domination Crosses 1 Million Pre-Registrations on Google Play Store
FAU-G: Domination, the action game from Indian developer Dot9 Games, has crossed over one million pre-registrations on Google Play Store on Android in three weeks of going live. Pre-registration for the game began September 5 on Android devices.
