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Google Announces New Sideloading Rules for Android With Developer Verification, Security Delay
Google on Thursday announced its new sideloading flow for Android devices, aimed at curbing malware across its ecosystem. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, the changes include stricter controls on app sideloading, requiring developers to verify their identity before distributing apps outside the Play Store. In addition, Google is adding an...
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OnePlus 15, OnePlus 13s Receive Latest OxygenOS 16 Update in India With March 2026 Security Fixes
OnePlus 15 and OnePlus 13s smartphones have started receiving OxygenOS 16.0.5.700 software update in India. The update comes with the March 2026 Android security patch. The OxygenOS 16.0.5.700 for the OnePlus 15 and OnePlus 13s allow users to start multiple timers simultaneously for more efficient multitasking. Timers now display estimated stop tim...
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WhatsApp Rolling Out Guest Chats for Temporary Conversations With Non-WhatsApp Users in Beta: Report
WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature that enables users to send messages to those people who do not have a WhatsApp account, according to a feature tracker. The feature, dubbed Guest Chats, allows non-WhatsApp users to join the chat via a secure web link, eliminating the need to specifically create a WhatsApp account. Such chats are said to levera...
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Nothing Phone 4a, Nothing Phone 4a Pro Go on Sale in India: Price, Offers, Features
Nothing Phone 4a and Phone 4a Pro are now on sale in India after launching on March 5. The smartphones feature AMOLED displays with up to 144Hz refresh rate and are powered by Snapdragon 7 series chipsets. They run Android 16-based Nothing OS 4.1 and support up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. The devices bring Glyph lighting interfaces, triple rear ...
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Researchers Discover MediaTek Chip Vulnerability That Could Impact Millions of Android Phones
Ledger Donjon, a group of security researchers for the cryptocurrency wallet firm Ledger, claimed to have discovered a vulnerability that potentially affects millions of Android phones powered by MediaTek chipsets. Ledger’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Charles Guillemet claims that the security researchers used the CMF Phone 1 to discover the M...
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Lava Bold 2 5G India Launch Date Announced; Confirmed to Feature Under-Display Fingerprint Scanner
Lava Bold 2 5G will be launched in India by the Noida-based smartphone maker on March 13 at 12 pm IST, the company has confirmed. The phone will be available for purchase in the country via Amazon. The handset is teased to be offered in at least a black colour option, too. The upcoming Lava Bold 2 5G will feature an under-display fingerprint scanne...
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Samsung Galaxy Smartphones Get Inactivity Restart Security Feature With Latest Update: Report
Samsung has reportedly introduced an Inactivity restart security feature for Galaxy smartphones that automatically reboots a device if it stays locked for 72 hours. The option is available under Security and Privacy settings and places the phone in a restricted state after restarting until it is unlocked. The feature is intended to protect user dat...
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Google Launches New Feature To Track Lost Airport Baggage In Real Time. How To Use It
A new Find Hub update from Google allows passengers to securely share their bag's live location with airlines, making lost luggage recovery far simpler.
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Airtel Partners With Google to Offer AI-Powered Spam Protection for RCS Messaging in India
Bharti Airtel has partnered with Google to roll out secure RCS messaging in India to tackle spam and digital fraud. The service, available via the Google Messages app on Android, integrates Airtel’s AI-based spam detection with Google’s RCS platform. Airtel said its systems have blocked 71 billion spam calls and 2.9 billion SMS in 18 months, re...
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Realme Narzo Power 5G India Launch Date Announced, Will Be Second Phone With 10,001mAh Battery
Realme Narzo Power 5G will launch in India on 5 March at 12pm IST with a 10,001mAh battery as its key highlight. It features a 6.78-inch 144Hz display, MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra chipset, and a 50-megapixel Sony IMX882 camera with OIS. The phone supports 27W charging, reverse charging, and 90fps BGMI gameplay. It runs Android 16-based Realme UI ...
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Google Announces New Sideloading Rules for Android With Developer Verification, Security Delay
Google on Thursday announced its new sideloading flow for Android devices, aimed at curbing malware across its ecosystem. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, the changes include stricter controls on app sideloading, requiring developers to verify their identity before distributing apps outside the Play Store. In addition, Google is adding an...
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OnePlus 15, OnePlus 13s Receive Latest OxygenOS 16 Update in India With March 2026 Security Fixes
OnePlus 15 and OnePlus 13s smartphones have started receiving OxygenOS 16.0.5.700 software update in India. The update comes with the March 2026 Android security patch. The OxygenOS 16.0.5.700 for the OnePlus 15 and OnePlus 13s allow users to start multiple timers simultaneously for more efficient multitasking. Timers now display estimated stop tim...
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WhatsApp Rolling Out Guest Chats for Temporary Conversations With Non-WhatsApp Users in Beta: Report
WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature that enables users to send messages to those people who do not have a WhatsApp account, according to a feature tracker. The feature, dubbed Guest Chats, allows non-WhatsApp users to join the chat via a secure web link, eliminating the need to specifically create a WhatsApp account. Such chats are said to levera...
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Nothing Phone 4a, Nothing Phone 4a Pro Go on Sale in India: Price, Offers, Features
Nothing Phone 4a and Phone 4a Pro are now on sale in India after launching on March 5. The smartphones feature AMOLED displays with up to 144Hz refresh rate and are powered by Snapdragon 7 series chipsets. They run Android 16-based Nothing OS 4.1 and support up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. The devices bring Glyph lighting interfaces, triple rear ...
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Researchers Discover MediaTek Chip Vulnerability That Could Impact Millions of Android Phones
Ledger Donjon, a group of security researchers for the cryptocurrency wallet firm Ledger, claimed to have discovered a vulnerability that potentially affects millions of Android phones powered by MediaTek chipsets. Ledger’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Charles Guillemet claims that the security researchers used the CMF Phone 1 to discover the M...
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Lava Bold 2 5G India Launch Date Announced; Confirmed to Feature Under-Display Fingerprint Scanner
Lava Bold 2 5G will be launched in India by the Noida-based smartphone maker on March 13 at 12 pm IST, the company has confirmed. The phone will be available for purchase in the country via Amazon. The handset is teased to be offered in at least a black colour option, too. The upcoming Lava Bold 2 5G will feature an under-display fingerprint scanne...
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Samsung Galaxy Smartphones Get Inactivity Restart Security Feature With Latest Update: Report
Samsung has reportedly introduced an Inactivity restart security feature for Galaxy smartphones that automatically reboots a device if it stays locked for 72 hours. The option is available under Security and Privacy settings and places the phone in a restricted state after restarting until it is unlocked. The feature is intended to protect user dat...
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Google Launches New Feature To Track Lost Airport Baggage In Real Time. How To Use It
A new Find Hub update from Google allows passengers to securely share their bag's live location with airlines, making lost luggage recovery far simpler.
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Airtel Partners With Google to Offer AI-Powered Spam Protection for RCS Messaging in India
Bharti Airtel has partnered with Google to roll out secure RCS messaging in India to tackle spam and digital fraud. The service, available via the Google Messages app on Android, integrates Airtel’s AI-based spam detection with Google’s RCS platform. Airtel said its systems have blocked 71 billion spam calls and 2.9 billion SMS in 18 months, re...
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Realme Narzo Power 5G India Launch Date Announced, Will Be Second Phone With 10,001mAh Battery
Realme Narzo Power 5G will launch in India on 5 March at 12pm IST with a 10,001mAh battery as its key highlight. It features a 6.78-inch 144Hz display, MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra chipset, and a 50-megapixel Sony IMX882 camera with OIS. The phone supports 27W charging, reverse charging, and 90fps BGMI gameplay. It runs Android 16-based Realme UI ...
