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  Google Makes Setting Up a New Google TV Easier with Faster Onboarding, More Features

  Google is strealining the setup process for Google TVs, making it faster and easier for users to ready up their devices and start watching. The company announced new features that speed up Google TV setup, including adding a new way to quickly set up the device through Android and iOS smartphones.

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  Lumio Vision 7 and Vision 9 4K Smart TVs Launched in India: Price, Features

  Lumio Vision 7 and Vision 9 4K smart TVs have been finally launched in India. The TVs come with a quad-speaker system and come with Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and DGS Audio tuning. The Lumio Vision 9 smart TV comes with a 4K resolution QD-Mini LED panel, while the Vision 7 features a 4K QLED display.

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  Samsung Galaxy S24 Series Reportedly Receiving Stable One UI 7 Update in South Korea

  After months of testing in beta, Samsung has finally rolled out the stable One UI 7 update for the Galaxy S24 series in its home country, according to claims on the company's community forum. Based on Google's latest Android 15 operating system (OS), it was first introduced with the Galaxy S25 series in January.

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  Lumio Vision Smart TVs to Launch in India on April 10; Amazon Availability Announced

  Lumio, the latest consumer tech brand by Circuit House Technologies, is all set to unveil its smart TV lineup in India. The Lumio Vision smart TVs will go official next week in the country, and they will be available for purchase on Amazon. The Lumio Vision smart TVs are confirmed to run on Google TV, and they will feature a proprietary processor.

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  Haier M80F Series Mini LED 4K Smart TVs Launched in India: Price, Features

  Haier M80F series mini LED 4K smart TVs have been launched in India. The lineup includes models with 55-inch, 65-inch, 75-inch and 85-inch display size options. The series supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision IQ technology, said to offer an improved visual experience. It comes with an audio system backed by KEF, which is claimed to offer "cinema-qualit...

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  Google Assistant on Android Smartphones Being Replaced by AI-Powered Gemini

  Google is now upgrading the virtual assistant experience for Android smartphone users to Gemini. Announced on Friday, the Mountain View-based tech giant is now slowly retiring Google Assistant in favour of the artificial intelligence (AI) assistant Gemini. The company said that the shift will be made over the next few months as more devices are shi...

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  YouTube Reportedly Working on Netflix-Like Redesign to Compete With Amazon Prime Video

  YouTube is reportedly redesigning its smart TV app to show more third party content. The new version will feature paid content from other services on the home page for easy discovery. Similar to Amazon Prime Video, users can view and subscribe to third-party services within the app. YouTube already offers ad-free video streaming and, for US custome...

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  Home-Grown Startup Lumio Announces Foray Into India’s 4K Smart TV Market Backed by Flipkart, Xiaomi Officials

  Lumio, a home-grown consumer technology startup from Circuit House Technologies founded by former Xiaomi and Flipkart officials has announced its foray into India’s home entertainment space. The brand says it will soon introduce its range of 4K smart TVs in collaboration with Google, Dixon Technologies, and Amazon India with the aim of changing c...

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  Boat Tag With Google’s Find My Device Network Support Launched in India: Price, Features

  Boat Tag was launched in India on Monday after being listed online last week. The smart tracker is compatible with Android devices and comes with support for Google's Find My Device network. It is claimed to offer a battery life of up to 365 days and has a replaceable battery. It supports BLE connectivity and location sharing and does not need an...

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  Boat Tag With Support for Google’s Find My Device Network Listed on Website Ahead of Launch in India

  Boat Tag was listed on the company's official website on Friday ahead of its rumoured launch. Labelled as a smart tag, the purported tracker is compatible with Android devices leveraging Google’s Find My Network. It is expected to use Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for location tracking, helping users locate misplaced or stolen items such as bags, ke...

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  Google TV Streamer (4K) to Reportedly Get a New Remote With Backlit Controls Soon

  Google TV Streamer (4K) could soon benefit from a new accessory which may improve its operation in low-light scenarios, as per a report. The streaming device, launched in August last year, is the latest flagship addition to the Mountain View-based technology company’s lineup of smart home entertainment solutions. While it features a redesigned se...

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  JioTele OS Smart TV Operating System With AI-Powered Content Recommendations Launched

  JioTele OS has been announced as a new operating system for smart TVs. Positioned as an alternative platform for connected TV households in India, it offers AI-powered content recommendations. JioTele OS supports popular OTT apps, and Jio promises global and regional content integration. The telecom operator hasn't specified if JioTele OS is based ...

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  UK Reportedly Orders Apple to Give it Access to Users' Encrypted Accounts

  UK authorities have asked Apple to let them retrieve all the content any Apple user worldwide has uploaded to the cloud. UK's office of the Home Secretary has ordered it to provide the access.

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  Google Home Gemini Extensions Reportedly Rolling Out to All Users

  Google Home extension for Gemini is reportedly rolling out to all users. As per the report, the new extension will be shipped globally over the coming weeks. The extension will allow the Gemini app on Android and iOS to control and manage Google Home-connected smart home devices. This will allow users to type or speak natural language commands, and...

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  Google Home Working On AI-Generated Insights Based on Usage Patterns and Interactions: Report

  Google Home is reportedly getting several new features and upgrades that will offer new ways for users to personalise their compatible smart home devices. As per the report, the Mountain View-based tech giant is adding a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature dubbed Insights that provides suggestions for users based on app usage as well as how th...