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New Aadhaar App Full Version Launched in India, Introduces Easy Mobile Number Updation, and More
Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) announced the launch of the full-fledged version of the new Aadhaar app on Tuesday. Available on both the App Store for iPhone and the Google Play Store for Android, it is aimed at helping citizens securely store their Aadhaar information, keep it updated, and share it with others. The new Aadhaar ap...
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Google Expands Android Theft Protection With New Security Features
Google on Monday announced the expansion of theft protection features for Android devices. These are aimed at making smartphones harder targets for thieves and helping users safeguard their data before, during and after a theft attempt. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, the updated Android theft protection tools, which are currently rollin...
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WhatsApp Announces Strict Account Settings for Protecting At-Risk Individuals Against Sophisticated Cyberattacks
WhatsApp on Monday announced a new security measure aimed at safeguarding at-risk individuals against sophisticated cyberattacks. Dubbed Strict Account Settings, it is a feature that is claimed to lock the targeted user’s account to the most restrictive setting, blocking attachments and other media received from people not in their list of contac...
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Android Malware Detected Using Machine Learning to Automatically Detect and Click on Ads
Security researchers have reportedly identified a new Android malware that uses artificial intelligence to carry out hidden ad fraud. The malware is said to rely on machine learning to identify and click ads automatically, often through a hidden browser window. It spreads mainly through casual games on alternative app stores and third-party APK pla...
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CERT-In Urges Android Users to Update Smartphones After Google Patches Critical Dolby Vulnerability
CERT-In (or the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team) issued a new advisory note (CIVN–2026-0016) on Wednesday, warning Android users about a vulnerability that could be exploited by bad actors to execute code and gain access to their devices remotely. The cybersecurity watchdog advised users to download the January 2026 Android security updat...
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Samsung Galaxy A07 5G Launched With 6,000mAh Battery, 50-Megapixel Main Camera: Price, Features
Samsung Galaxy A07 5G has been quietly launched in Thailand as a new 5G smartphone. It features a 6.7-inch HD+ 120Hz LCD, a 6nm octa-core chipset, up to 6GB RAM, and 128GB storage expandable via microSD. The phone runs Android 16 with One UI 8.0 and is promised six years of updates. It includes a 50-megapixel dual rear camera, an 8-megapixel selfie...
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Google Home App Update Introduces Improved Automations for Smart Home Devices
Google is rolling out a new batch of 20 starters, conditions, and actions in the Google Home app to give users more control and customise their actions. The update allows users to automate actions like media playback, appliance control, and security systems. It includes actions to open or close smart blinds, and perform resume, pause or dock action...
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Vivo X200T Leak Reveals Detailed Specifications Including MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ SoC, 6,200mAh Battery
Vivo X200T is expected to launch soon, and details about the phone have been surfacing online for a couple of months. A new leak has suggested the full specifications of this model. It is tipped to come with a MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ SoC and a 6,200mAh battery. The phone could sport a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution. It may ship with...
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Google Pixel 9 Series May Reportedly Get AirDrop Support in Quick Share for File Transfers
The Google Pixel 9 series could soon benefit from compatibility with Apple’s AirDrop feature, according to a report. In November, the Mountain View-based tech giant announced that Android users could now share files securely and wirelessly with iPhone owners, and vice versa, using both Quick Share and AirDrop. This functionality, however, was lim...
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SBI Statement Password: What is it, How to Open Statement PDF, and More
State Bank of India (SBI) is a government-owned bank that is headquartered in Mumbai. The financial institution provides various banking services to its customers, including savings accounts, loans, bank lockers, and insurance. While SBI customers can get the account statement by visiting a nearby branch, it is often more convenient to download the...
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Samsung Reportedly Explains Reason Behind Google Play System Update Delays on Galaxy Smartphones
Samsung has reportedly explained that delays to Google Play system updates on Galaxy smartphones are intentional and linked to internal software validation. The clarification follows user reports of outdated Play system versions despite recent Android security patches. Samsung told a German publication it paused these updates during new device laun...
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Poco M8 5G Confirmed to Feature 3D Curved Display and Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Chip; Software Policy Announced
The Poco M8 5G is scheduled to be launched in India soon. Ahead of its anticipated debut, the Xiaomi subsidiary has confirmed several details about the upcoming handset, including its display, chipset, and software support. It will 6.77-inch 3D curved display. Powering the Poco M8 5G will be the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset. The handset is confirmed ...
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Year Ender 2025: WhatsApp Features Coming in 2026
WhatsApp is preparing several new features for 2026, many of which are already appearing in Android and iOS beta updates. These include AI-powered Imagine tools for creative status updates, a username reservation system, advanced chat clearing controls, a strict account security mode, and an @all mention feature for group chats. They highlight What...
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OnePlus 15R With 7,400mAh Battery, 50-Megapixel Rear Camera Goes on Sale in India: Price, Offers, Features
OnePlus 15R has gone on sale in India after its launch last week, with prices starting at Rs. 47,999. The smartphone features a 6.83-inch 165Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, and a 50-megapixel Sony primary camera with OIS. It packs a 7,400mAh battery with 80W fast charging and runs on Android 16-based OxygenOS 16 out of the box. Buyer...
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Honor Magic V6 Tipped to Launch With 7,200mAh Dual-Cell Battery, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC
Honor Magic V6 is reportedly in development, as a tipster has shared the key specifications of the purported foldable handset. The smartphone is expected to succeed this year's Magic V5, which was unveiled in select global markets in August. The rumoured Magic V6 is tipped to be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, which is currently Qual...
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New Aadhaar App Full Version Launched in India, Introduces Easy Mobile Number Updation, and More
Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) announced the launch of the full-fledged version of the new Aadhaar app on Tuesday. Available on both the App Store for iPhone and the Google Play Store for Android, it is aimed at helping citizens securely store their Aadhaar information, keep it updated, and share it with others. The new Aadhaar ap...
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Google Expands Android Theft Protection With New Security Features
Google on Monday announced the expansion of theft protection features for Android devices. These are aimed at making smartphones harder targets for thieves and helping users safeguard their data before, during and after a theft attempt. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, the updated Android theft protection tools, which are currently rollin...
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WhatsApp Announces Strict Account Settings for Protecting At-Risk Individuals Against Sophisticated Cyberattacks
WhatsApp on Monday announced a new security measure aimed at safeguarding at-risk individuals against sophisticated cyberattacks. Dubbed Strict Account Settings, it is a feature that is claimed to lock the targeted user’s account to the most restrictive setting, blocking attachments and other media received from people not in their list of contac...
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Android Malware Detected Using Machine Learning to Automatically Detect and Click on Ads
Security researchers have reportedly identified a new Android malware that uses artificial intelligence to carry out hidden ad fraud. The malware is said to rely on machine learning to identify and click ads automatically, often through a hidden browser window. It spreads mainly through casual games on alternative app stores and third-party APK pla...
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CERT-In Urges Android Users to Update Smartphones After Google Patches Critical Dolby Vulnerability
CERT-In (or the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team) issued a new advisory note (CIVN–2026-0016) on Wednesday, warning Android users about a vulnerability that could be exploited by bad actors to execute code and gain access to their devices remotely. The cybersecurity watchdog advised users to download the January 2026 Android security updat...
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Samsung Galaxy A07 5G Launched With 6,000mAh Battery, 50-Megapixel Main Camera: Price, Features
Samsung Galaxy A07 5G has been quietly launched in Thailand as a new 5G smartphone. It features a 6.7-inch HD+ 120Hz LCD, a 6nm octa-core chipset, up to 6GB RAM, and 128GB storage expandable via microSD. The phone runs Android 16 with One UI 8.0 and is promised six years of updates. It includes a 50-megapixel dual rear camera, an 8-megapixel selfie...
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Google Home App Update Introduces Improved Automations for Smart Home Devices
Google is rolling out a new batch of 20 starters, conditions, and actions in the Google Home app to give users more control and customise their actions. The update allows users to automate actions like media playback, appliance control, and security systems. It includes actions to open or close smart blinds, and perform resume, pause or dock action...
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Vivo X200T Leak Reveals Detailed Specifications Including MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ SoC, 6,200mAh Battery
Vivo X200T is expected to launch soon, and details about the phone have been surfacing online for a couple of months. A new leak has suggested the full specifications of this model. It is tipped to come with a MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ SoC and a 6,200mAh battery. The phone could sport a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution. It may ship with...
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Google Pixel 9 Series May Reportedly Get AirDrop Support in Quick Share for File Transfers
The Google Pixel 9 series could soon benefit from compatibility with Apple’s AirDrop feature, according to a report. In November, the Mountain View-based tech giant announced that Android users could now share files securely and wirelessly with iPhone owners, and vice versa, using both Quick Share and AirDrop. This functionality, however, was lim...
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SBI Statement Password: What is it, How to Open Statement PDF, and More
State Bank of India (SBI) is a government-owned bank that is headquartered in Mumbai. The financial institution provides various banking services to its customers, including savings accounts, loans, bank lockers, and insurance. While SBI customers can get the account statement by visiting a nearby branch, it is often more convenient to download the...
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Samsung Reportedly Explains Reason Behind Google Play System Update Delays on Galaxy Smartphones
Samsung has reportedly explained that delays to Google Play system updates on Galaxy smartphones are intentional and linked to internal software validation. The clarification follows user reports of outdated Play system versions despite recent Android security patches. Samsung told a German publication it paused these updates during new device laun...
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Poco M8 5G Confirmed to Feature 3D Curved Display and Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Chip; Software Policy Announced
The Poco M8 5G is scheduled to be launched in India soon. Ahead of its anticipated debut, the Xiaomi subsidiary has confirmed several details about the upcoming handset, including its display, chipset, and software support. It will 6.77-inch 3D curved display. Powering the Poco M8 5G will be the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset. The handset is confirmed ...
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Year Ender 2025: WhatsApp Features Coming in 2026
WhatsApp is preparing several new features for 2026, many of which are already appearing in Android and iOS beta updates. These include AI-powered Imagine tools for creative status updates, a username reservation system, advanced chat clearing controls, a strict account security mode, and an @all mention feature for group chats. They highlight What...
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OnePlus 15R With 7,400mAh Battery, 50-Megapixel Rear Camera Goes on Sale in India: Price, Offers, Features
OnePlus 15R has gone on sale in India after its launch last week, with prices starting at Rs. 47,999. The smartphone features a 6.83-inch 165Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, and a 50-megapixel Sony primary camera with OIS. It packs a 7,400mAh battery with 80W fast charging and runs on Android 16-based OxygenOS 16 out of the box. Buyer...
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Honor Magic V6 Tipped to Launch With 7,200mAh Dual-Cell Battery, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC
Honor Magic V6 is reportedly in development, as a tipster has shared the key specifications of the purported foldable handset. The smartphone is expected to succeed this year's Magic V5, which was unveiled in select global markets in August. The rumoured Magic V6 is tipped to be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, which is currently Qual...
