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Redmi 15C 5G With 6,000mAh Battery, 50-Megapixel Camera Goes on Sale in India: Price, Specifications, Features
Redmi 15C 5G is now available in India, and this budget-friendly Xiaomi sub-brand phone features a 50-megapixel rear camera and runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset. It offers up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, ships with Android 15 and HyperOS 2, and is slated to get two years of OS updates along with four years of security patches.
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Samsung's One UI 8.5 Beta Update Rolls Out to Galaxy S25 Series in Multiple Regions
Samsung's One UI 8.5 beta is currently available to the Galaxy S25 series. The update is currently available in select countries like Korea, the US, the UK, Germany, India, and Poland. It brings a new customisable Quick Panel and improved Galaxy AI tools. The update is said to include the December 2025 Android security patch. The update is around 4...
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Samsung Leads Market, Xiaomi Climbs to Third Position as India Tablet Shipments Decline 19.7 Percent in Q3 2025: IDC
India’s tablet market shipped 1.33 million units in Q3 2025, down 19.7 percent year-over-year, according to IDC. The consumer segment rose 13.5 percent due to festive demand, but commercial shipments dropped 53.5 percent amid reduced education and SMB spending. Samsung led with a 37.5 percent share, followed by Lenovo and Xiaomi. IDC says tablet...
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How to Recover a Hacked WhatsApp Account: Step-by-Step Guide and Security Tips
WhatsApp accounts are frequent targets for hacking, leading to risks like impersonation, data misuse and financial fraud. Attackers often use OTP scams and social engineering, meaning even careful users can be affected. Fortunately, most accounts can be recovered if you act quickly. This guide explains how to recognise a compromised account, regain...
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OnePlus 15 Reportedly Bags FCC Certification Hinting at Imminent Launch in the US
The OnePlus 15, already launched in India and other markets, is finally nearing its US debut after reportedly securing FCC certification under the identifier CPH2749. The approval removes the last regulatory obstacle, though OnePlus has yet to issue an official update. The phone features a 6.78-inch QHD+ 165Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen...
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Know How to Change the Phone Number Linked to Your Google and Gmail Account
Updating your phone number in Google and Gmail accounts is essential for both account security and recovery. It is important to get verification codes, password reset links, and two-factor authentication prompts. Without access to the phone number linked, you could be locked out of your account. Here’s a step-by-step guide to update the phone num...
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Android Devices Vulnerable to New ‘Sturnus’ Malware That Attacks Bank Apps, Bypass E2E Encryption: Report
Android devices are vulnerable to a newly identified Android Banking Trojan, called Sturnus, according to a report. The malware was found by MTI Security researchers. It is said to be targeting Android users primarily in the Southern and Central European countries. It is designed to give remote access to attackers, replicate banking apps' login pag...
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Snapdragon-Powered Phones Will Soon Support AirDrop Transfers via Quick Share
Google has taken another step towards breaking down Apple’s long-standing ‘walled garden’ by adding AirDrop support to Quick Share. The feature is currently exclusive to the Pixel 10 lineup, but Qualcomm has now confirmed that wider rollout is on the way for smartphones using Snapdragon chipsets. Once enabled, Android users will be able to sh...
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Google Pixel 10 and iPhone Users Can Now Share Files Using Quick Share and AirDrop: How to Use
Google on Thursday announced one of the biggest steps towards enabling cross-platform sharing between Android and iOS devices. Pixel 10 series users can use Quick Share to send files to an iPhone, iPad, or macOS device. The new functionality, however, is currently limited to the Pixel 10 series. Here’s how to do so.
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Honor 500 Pro Specifications Tipped Ahead of Launch; May Get Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC and 8,00mAh Battery
Specifications of the Honor 500 Pro have been leaked by a tipster ahead of its launch in China. The upcoming handset will sport a 6.55-inch 120Hz display. It is tipped to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, coupled with up to 16GB of RAM. For optics, the upcoming handset may carry a 200-megapixel main camera. The Honor 500 Pro could pack...
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New Aadhaar App Launched: How To Download? Key Features And More
New Aadhaar App Launched: UIDAI has launched a new Aadhaar mobile app to enable secure, paperless Aadhaar verification via QR codes and masked ID sharing.
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Aadhaar vs mAadhaar Key Differences Explained
UIDAI has launched a new Aadhaar app for Android and iOS to promote a paperless digital identity experience. Unlike the existing mAadhaar app, which focuses on Aadhaar-related services such as downloading e-Aadhaar and generating Virtual IDs, the new app enables users to store up to five Aadhaar profiles, share digital IDs securely, and use face au...
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Google Pixel Phones to Get November 2025 Update Soon, Details Leak Online
Google is set to release the November 2025 Pixel update soon, following a brief Verizon leak that revealed key details. The update is said to include the latest Android security patch, stability improvements, and fixes for audio issues, charging performance, and camera colour issues. Build numbers BP3A.251105.015 and BD3A.251105.010.E1 are said to ...
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iQOO 15 to Come With Five Years OS Upgrades, Seven Years Security Update: Report
The iQOO 15 is set to launch in India on November 26, featuring Android 16-based OriginOS 6 out of the box. A report claims the phone will offer five years of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates, the longest support yet for the brand. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, paired with LPDDR5x RAM, UFS 4.1 storage, and a...
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UIDAI Launches New Aadhaar App for Android and iOS Users, Makes It Easier to Store and Share ID
Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) announced the launch of a new Aadhaar app on Sunday. The new app is aimed at helping Indian citizens securely store their Aadhaar card and even share it with others. The app is available on both Android’s Google Play and iOS’ App Store. The app works alongside the mAadhaar app, which functions mo...
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Redmi 15C 5G With 6,000mAh Battery, 50-Megapixel Camera Goes on Sale in India: Price, Specifications, Features
Redmi 15C 5G is now available in India, and this budget-friendly Xiaomi sub-brand phone features a 50-megapixel rear camera and runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset. It offers up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, ships with Android 15 and HyperOS 2, and is slated to get two years of OS updates along with four years of security patches.
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Samsung's One UI 8.5 Beta Update Rolls Out to Galaxy S25 Series in Multiple Regions
Samsung's One UI 8.5 beta is currently available to the Galaxy S25 series. The update is currently available in select countries like Korea, the US, the UK, Germany, India, and Poland. It brings a new customisable Quick Panel and improved Galaxy AI tools. The update is said to include the December 2025 Android security patch. The update is around 4...
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Samsung Leads Market, Xiaomi Climbs to Third Position as India Tablet Shipments Decline 19.7 Percent in Q3 2025: IDC
India’s tablet market shipped 1.33 million units in Q3 2025, down 19.7 percent year-over-year, according to IDC. The consumer segment rose 13.5 percent due to festive demand, but commercial shipments dropped 53.5 percent amid reduced education and SMB spending. Samsung led with a 37.5 percent share, followed by Lenovo and Xiaomi. IDC says tablet...
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How to Recover a Hacked WhatsApp Account: Step-by-Step Guide and Security Tips
WhatsApp accounts are frequent targets for hacking, leading to risks like impersonation, data misuse and financial fraud. Attackers often use OTP scams and social engineering, meaning even careful users can be affected. Fortunately, most accounts can be recovered if you act quickly. This guide explains how to recognise a compromised account, regain...
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OnePlus 15 Reportedly Bags FCC Certification Hinting at Imminent Launch in the US
The OnePlus 15, already launched in India and other markets, is finally nearing its US debut after reportedly securing FCC certification under the identifier CPH2749. The approval removes the last regulatory obstacle, though OnePlus has yet to issue an official update. The phone features a 6.78-inch QHD+ 165Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen...
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Know How to Change the Phone Number Linked to Your Google and Gmail Account
Updating your phone number in Google and Gmail accounts is essential for both account security and recovery. It is important to get verification codes, password reset links, and two-factor authentication prompts. Without access to the phone number linked, you could be locked out of your account. Here’s a step-by-step guide to update the phone num...
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Android Devices Vulnerable to New ‘Sturnus’ Malware That Attacks Bank Apps, Bypass E2E Encryption: Report
Android devices are vulnerable to a newly identified Android Banking Trojan, called Sturnus, according to a report. The malware was found by MTI Security researchers. It is said to be targeting Android users primarily in the Southern and Central European countries. It is designed to give remote access to attackers, replicate banking apps' login pag...
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Snapdragon-Powered Phones Will Soon Support AirDrop Transfers via Quick Share
Google has taken another step towards breaking down Apple’s long-standing ‘walled garden’ by adding AirDrop support to Quick Share. The feature is currently exclusive to the Pixel 10 lineup, but Qualcomm has now confirmed that wider rollout is on the way for smartphones using Snapdragon chipsets. Once enabled, Android users will be able to sh...
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Google Pixel 10 and iPhone Users Can Now Share Files Using Quick Share and AirDrop: How to Use
Google on Thursday announced one of the biggest steps towards enabling cross-platform sharing between Android and iOS devices. Pixel 10 series users can use Quick Share to send files to an iPhone, iPad, or macOS device. The new functionality, however, is currently limited to the Pixel 10 series. Here’s how to do so.
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Honor 500 Pro Specifications Tipped Ahead of Launch; May Get Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC and 8,00mAh Battery
Specifications of the Honor 500 Pro have been leaked by a tipster ahead of its launch in China. The upcoming handset will sport a 6.55-inch 120Hz display. It is tipped to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, coupled with up to 16GB of RAM. For optics, the upcoming handset may carry a 200-megapixel main camera. The Honor 500 Pro could pack...
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New Aadhaar App Launched: How To Download? Key Features And More
New Aadhaar App Launched: UIDAI has launched a new Aadhaar mobile app to enable secure, paperless Aadhaar verification via QR codes and masked ID sharing.
-
Aadhaar vs mAadhaar Key Differences Explained
UIDAI has launched a new Aadhaar app for Android and iOS to promote a paperless digital identity experience. Unlike the existing mAadhaar app, which focuses on Aadhaar-related services such as downloading e-Aadhaar and generating Virtual IDs, the new app enables users to store up to five Aadhaar profiles, share digital IDs securely, and use face au...
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Google Pixel Phones to Get November 2025 Update Soon, Details Leak Online
Google is set to release the November 2025 Pixel update soon, following a brief Verizon leak that revealed key details. The update is said to include the latest Android security patch, stability improvements, and fixes for audio issues, charging performance, and camera colour issues. Build numbers BP3A.251105.015 and BD3A.251105.010.E1 are said to ...
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iQOO 15 to Come With Five Years OS Upgrades, Seven Years Security Update: Report
The iQOO 15 is set to launch in India on November 26, featuring Android 16-based OriginOS 6 out of the box. A report claims the phone will offer five years of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates, the longest support yet for the brand. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, paired with LPDDR5x RAM, UFS 4.1 storage, and a...
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UIDAI Launches New Aadhaar App for Android and iOS Users, Makes It Easier to Store and Share ID
Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) announced the launch of a new Aadhaar app on Sunday. The new app is aimed at helping Indian citizens securely store their Aadhaar card and even share it with others. The app is available on both Android’s Google Play and iOS’ App Store. The app works alongside the mAadhaar app, which functions mo...
