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Nokia Exploring New Manufacturing Partnerships Ahead of HMD License Expiry in 2026
Nokia’s mobile division was initially known for making feature phones. Later, the company was sold to Microsoft, eventually being bought in 2016 by HMD Global, which was formed by Nokia’s former executives. Now, the company is exploring partnerships with “large scale” mobile manufacturers for produce its smartphones as the licensing deal wi...
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Motorola’s Upcoming Devices Will Reportedly Feature Perplexity, Microsoft AI Apps
Motorola’s upcoming smartphones could reportedly come with artificial intelligence (AI) apps from Perplexity and Microsoft pre-installed. As per the report, a Google executive revealed the information during a testimony for the company’s ongoing antitrust case in the US. The Mountain View-based tech giant is accused of illegally monopolising th...
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Microsoft Unveils Copilot for Gaming With In-Game Assistance, Seamless Game Setup for Xbox Gamers
Microsoft is developing Copilot for Gaming, an AI assistant for Xbox gamers. Announced in a blog post, it will streamline gaming experiences by providing tutorials, in-game assistance, and natural language support for installing or updating games. Additionally, it will offer players progress recaps. It will initially be available on smartphones, Mi...
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Windows 11 Start Menu Phone Integration Now Allows Support for iPhone
Microsoft is experimenting with a new feature for Windows Insiders in the Dev and Beta channels. Previously, the company tested the ability for Android users to access their handsets from the Start menu. Now, it is extending the phone integration to iPhone users, who can now access calls and messages from the connected smartphones directly from ...
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Windows 11 Could Offer Quick Options to Send Files, Evidence Spotted in Latest Preview Build
Microsoft released a preview build of Windows 11 last week and it appears to include a new method to share files from File Explorer to your phone or email. The new feature dubbed “Drag Tray” works like file sharing in smartphones and lets users share files by dragging them to the top of the screen.
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Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2025: Best Deals on Gaming Consoles, Controllers and Games
Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2025 brings discounts, bank benefits, and other offers on a wide range of consumer electronics, from smartphones and tablets to gaming consoles and televisions. The sale commenced on January 13 and will end on January 19. So, if you’re planning to invest in a new gaming console or want to upgrade your existing one, ...
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Microsoft Phone Link Instant Hotspot Feature Rolling Out to More Android Smartphones: Report
Microsoft Phone Link app has been updated with support for an instant hotspot feature that was previously limited to Samsung smartphones. Users with Android smartphones from brands such as OnePlus and Oppo may be able to use their handsets as portable hotspots to quickly connect their PCs to their internet without needing to manually configure the ...
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Qualcomm Has Sustainable Advantage of Arm Over x86 in the AI PC Race, Says Mike Roberts
To delve deeper into the chipmaker’s new launches and understand the vision behind them, Gadgets 360 spoke with Mike Roberts, Vice President & Global Head, Product, Partner and Technology Marketing at Qualcomm. During the conversation, we discussed the company’s vision in the AI Space, the process of creating its first-ever PC chips, its strate...
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Microsoft Rolls Out Android Smartphone Visibility in Windows 11 File Explorer for Wireless Browsing
Microsoft is rolling out a new feature for the Windows 11 File Explorer through its Insider Channels, the company announced on July 25. With its introduction, users will now be able to see their Android smartphones in the File Explorer when it is connected wirelessly via the Link to Windows app.
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Microsoft Testing Tweaks on Windows That Make Sharing Files to Android Easier
Microsoft allows for greater synergy between a Windows PC and a smartphone, letting users reply to text, receive and make calls and check their phone notifications directly from the computer. The Phone Link app on PC, which syncs both Android phones and iPhone with Windows, also lets users share files between devices. Now, Windows is making file sh...
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Oppo to Introduce More Than 100 Generative AI Features Across Its Smartphone Portfolio This Year
Oppo shared its vision around artificial intelligence (AI) on Wednesday, highlighting its efforts in bringing AI innovations to users and its future plans. Earlier this year, the company introduced several AI features to select smartphones in China with the ColorOS New Year Edition update. Soon after, it introduced these features globally, and expa...
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Microsoft's Foldable Smartphone Could Be In Development, Suggests New Patent Application
Microsoft’s latest patent application shows that the company is developing a technology for a foldable smartphone which will be quite different from its Surface Duo lineup. The company could try its hand at the ‘true foldable’ design where a single foldable display is used instead of two separate displays connected by a hinge.
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Microsoft Pips Apple to Become World's Most Valuable Company Amid Concerns Over Smartphone Demand
Microsoft overtook Apple on Friday as the world's most valuable company, and the market capitalisation of the Windows operating system maker stood at $2.887 trillion (roughly Rs. 2,39,26,500 crore). The company surpassed the iPhone maker for the first time since 2021, and the change comes amid concerns over demand for Apple's iPhone and other hard...
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ChatGPT App Could Soon Be Set as the Default Assistant on Android Phones: Report
The rise of generative AI applications like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Microsoft’s Copilot have made existing standard AI voice assistants like Siri and Google Assistant feel obsolete. Where advanced chatbots can hold human-like conversations, respond to queries on multiple topics, and can now even pull real-time information from the Internet, AI ass...
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Samsung Not Planning to Replace Default Search Engine From Google to Microsoft's Bing Any Time Soon: Report
Samsung Electronics will not change the default search engine on its smartphones from Google to Microsoft's Bing any time soon, a report said on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Shares of Google-parent Alphabet gained more than 1 percent in premarket trading. Microsoft shares were down about 1 percent.
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Nokia Exploring New Manufacturing Partnerships Ahead of HMD License Expiry in 2026
Nokia’s mobile division was initially known for making feature phones. Later, the company was sold to Microsoft, eventually being bought in 2016 by HMD Global, which was formed by Nokia’s former executives. Now, the company is exploring partnerships with “large scale” mobile manufacturers for produce its smartphones as the licensing deal wi...
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Motorola’s Upcoming Devices Will Reportedly Feature Perplexity, Microsoft AI Apps
Motorola’s upcoming smartphones could reportedly come with artificial intelligence (AI) apps from Perplexity and Microsoft pre-installed. As per the report, a Google executive revealed the information during a testimony for the company’s ongoing antitrust case in the US. The Mountain View-based tech giant is accused of illegally monopolising th...
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Microsoft Unveils Copilot for Gaming With In-Game Assistance, Seamless Game Setup for Xbox Gamers
Microsoft is developing Copilot for Gaming, an AI assistant for Xbox gamers. Announced in a blog post, it will streamline gaming experiences by providing tutorials, in-game assistance, and natural language support for installing or updating games. Additionally, it will offer players progress recaps. It will initially be available on smartphones, Mi...
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Windows 11 Start Menu Phone Integration Now Allows Support for iPhone
Microsoft is experimenting with a new feature for Windows Insiders in the Dev and Beta channels. Previously, the company tested the ability for Android users to access their handsets from the Start menu. Now, it is extending the phone integration to iPhone users, who can now access calls and messages from the connected smartphones directly from ...
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Windows 11 Could Offer Quick Options to Send Files, Evidence Spotted in Latest Preview Build
Microsoft released a preview build of Windows 11 last week and it appears to include a new method to share files from File Explorer to your phone or email. The new feature dubbed “Drag Tray” works like file sharing in smartphones and lets users share files by dragging them to the top of the screen.
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Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2025: Best Deals on Gaming Consoles, Controllers and Games
Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2025 brings discounts, bank benefits, and other offers on a wide range of consumer electronics, from smartphones and tablets to gaming consoles and televisions. The sale commenced on January 13 and will end on January 19. So, if you’re planning to invest in a new gaming console or want to upgrade your existing one, ...
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Microsoft Phone Link Instant Hotspot Feature Rolling Out to More Android Smartphones: Report
Microsoft Phone Link app has been updated with support for an instant hotspot feature that was previously limited to Samsung smartphones. Users with Android smartphones from brands such as OnePlus and Oppo may be able to use their handsets as portable hotspots to quickly connect their PCs to their internet without needing to manually configure the ...
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Qualcomm Has Sustainable Advantage of Arm Over x86 in the AI PC Race, Says Mike Roberts
To delve deeper into the chipmaker’s new launches and understand the vision behind them, Gadgets 360 spoke with Mike Roberts, Vice President & Global Head, Product, Partner and Technology Marketing at Qualcomm. During the conversation, we discussed the company’s vision in the AI Space, the process of creating its first-ever PC chips, its strate...
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Microsoft Rolls Out Android Smartphone Visibility in Windows 11 File Explorer for Wireless Browsing
Microsoft is rolling out a new feature for the Windows 11 File Explorer through its Insider Channels, the company announced on July 25. With its introduction, users will now be able to see their Android smartphones in the File Explorer when it is connected wirelessly via the Link to Windows app.
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Microsoft Testing Tweaks on Windows That Make Sharing Files to Android Easier
Microsoft allows for greater synergy between a Windows PC and a smartphone, letting users reply to text, receive and make calls and check their phone notifications directly from the computer. The Phone Link app on PC, which syncs both Android phones and iPhone with Windows, also lets users share files between devices. Now, Windows is making file sh...
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Oppo to Introduce More Than 100 Generative AI Features Across Its Smartphone Portfolio This Year
Oppo shared its vision around artificial intelligence (AI) on Wednesday, highlighting its efforts in bringing AI innovations to users and its future plans. Earlier this year, the company introduced several AI features to select smartphones in China with the ColorOS New Year Edition update. Soon after, it introduced these features globally, and expa...
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Microsoft's Foldable Smartphone Could Be In Development, Suggests New Patent Application
Microsoft’s latest patent application shows that the company is developing a technology for a foldable smartphone which will be quite different from its Surface Duo lineup. The company could try its hand at the ‘true foldable’ design where a single foldable display is used instead of two separate displays connected by a hinge.
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Microsoft Pips Apple to Become World's Most Valuable Company Amid Concerns Over Smartphone Demand
Microsoft overtook Apple on Friday as the world's most valuable company, and the market capitalisation of the Windows operating system maker stood at $2.887 trillion (roughly Rs. 2,39,26,500 crore). The company surpassed the iPhone maker for the first time since 2021, and the change comes amid concerns over demand for Apple's iPhone and other hard...
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ChatGPT App Could Soon Be Set as the Default Assistant on Android Phones: Report
The rise of generative AI applications like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Microsoft’s Copilot have made existing standard AI voice assistants like Siri and Google Assistant feel obsolete. Where advanced chatbots can hold human-like conversations, respond to queries on multiple topics, and can now even pull real-time information from the Internet, AI ass...
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Samsung Not Planning to Replace Default Search Engine From Google to Microsoft's Bing Any Time Soon: Report
Samsung Electronics will not change the default search engine on its smartphones from Google to Microsoft's Bing any time soon, a report said on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Shares of Google-parent Alphabet gained more than 1 percent in premarket trading. Microsoft shares were down about 1 percent.
