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Traffic Jam In Space: How Phones, WiFi Are Blocking Signals From Black Holes
The scientists who precisely measure the position of Earth are in a bit of trouble. Their measurements are essential for the satellites we use for navigation, communication and Earth observation every day.
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Best Basic, No-Frills Mobile Phones With WhatsApp Support in 2025
The demand for "dumb phones", basic handsets that prioritise essential communication over complex smartphone functions, is on the rise. These devices, ideal for a "digital detox," offer calling, texting, and access to useful apps like WhatsApp, at a more affordable price. While older feature phones running KaiOS can no longer run WhatsApp, here are...
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Tecno Spark Go 2 India Launch Date Set for June 24; Key Features, Colourways Teased
The Tecno Spark Go 2 will launch in India on June 24 at 12pm IST via Flipkart. It will be available in black, light blue, light gold, and white shades. In a Flipkart microsite, we see the handset with a pill-shaped rear camera module and a centred hole-punch display. The phone offers AI-backed noise cancellation and is claimed to be the segment’s...
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Starlink Reportedly Nears India Launch With DoT Approval for GMPCS License Expected Soon
Starlink is said to have moved a step closer towards its launch in India. According to a report, the Elon Musk-owned company is soon expected to receive the Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) license from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). This license grants permission to satellite-based network service providers fo...
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Qualcomm Releases Study Showing That Its Modems Beat Apple’s C1
Qualcomm's modem chips worked better than a rival component developed by Apple, a study commissioned by the former said. The iPhone 16e, the first smartphone to use Apple’s in-house C1 modem, was slower to download and upload information on T-Mobile’s 5G network in New York City than Qualcomm-powered Android devices, according to a report by Ce...
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Alcatel V3 Pro 5G, V3 Classic 5G Teased Ahead of May 27 India Launch
Alcatel V3 5G series is set to launch in India on May 27. The Alcatel V3 Ultra 5G model was already confirmed to arrive as part of the lineup. Now, the French mobile brand, operated by TCL Communication, has officially teased the Alcatel V3 Pro 5G and V3 Classic 5G variants. The design, colour options and key features of the upcoming smartphones h...
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SpaceX Successfully Launches 23 Starlink Satellites on Brand-New Falcon 9 Rocket
On May 20, 2025, SpaceX successfully launched its 60th Falcon 9 mission of the year from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a brand-new booster, B1095. The rocket lifted off at 11:19 p.m. EDT from Launch Complex 40, carrying 23 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low Earth orbit. Notably, 13 of these satellites are equipped with Direct to Cell t...
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Alcatel V3 Series Officially Confirmed to Launch in India on May 27
Alcatel, the French mobile brand operated by TCL Communication, has officially announced the India launch date for its upcoming V3 series. While Alcatel has only confirmed the existence of the Alcatel V3 Ultra model, reports suggest that the V3 series will include the Alcatel V3 Pro and V3 Classic as well. The Alcatel V3 Ultra 5G is teased to come ...
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Airtel Introduces AI-Powered Fraud Detection Solution for Emails, WhatsApp and More
Bharti Airtel on Thursday introduced a new fraud detection solution which aims to safeguard consumers against rising risk of online fraud. It is said to work across OTT apps and communication platforms such as WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook, shielding them any potential threats. When a customer tries to access a website that has been flagged as ...
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Alcatel V3 Ultra Price Range Tipped; May Launch Alongside Alcatel V3 Pro, V3 Classic
Alcatel will soon unveil its Alcatel V3 Ultra smartphone in India. As we wait for the formal launch date announcement, a new leak has suggested its possible price range in the country. While the brand, which is operated independently by TCL Communication, has only confirmed the existence of Alcatel V3 Ultra, the latest leak indicates that it will b...
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Alcatel V3 Ultra's New Teasers Show Design, Dedicated Display Modes; India Launch Date Leaked
Alcatel is set to re-enter the Indian smartphone market with the Alcatel V3 Ultra. While the exact launch date is still under wraps, the brand, which is operated independently by TCL Communication, has shared new teasers about the device on social media platforms. The Alcatel V3 Ultra is confirmed to offer dedicated display modes for different act...
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Huawei Announces HarmonyOS 5 Operating System With AI Features for PCs
Huawei on Thursday announced HarmonyOS 5, its first-ever self-developed operating system (OS) for PCs at the HarmonyOS Computer Technology and Ecosystem Communication event in China. It is said to be based on the company’s HarmonyOS Next mobile OS which was announced in October 2024 and has been developed independently of Android. Huawei claims i...
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Poco F7 Allegedly Spotted on FCC Certification Site, Suggests Imminent Global Launch
Poco F7 has been in the rumour mill for a while, but now its official launch seems closer than ever. The F series Poco handset has been spotted on the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC), indicating that an official announcement might be around the corner. The Poco F7 is expected to run on the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC.
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Sony Xperia 1 VII Design, Colourways Reportedly Spotted via Live Images on Taiwan's NCC Website
Sony Xperia 1 VIÂ was launched in May last year with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and triple rear cameras. Now, Sony appears to be gearing up to release the Xperia 1 VII to succeed last year's Xperia 1 VI. Ahead of the formal announcement, the handset was allegedly spotted on Taiwan's National Communications Commission (NCC) website. The listing reveal...
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HTech's Madhav Sheth Joins Nxtcell to Lead Launch of Alcatel Smartphones in India; Teases New Honor Products
HTech CEO Madhav Sheth has revealed that he has joined Nxtcell to lead the launch of Alcatel smartphones in India. This move comes shortly after Alcatel announced its plans to make a comeback in the Indian smartphone market. The French brand, operated independently by TCL Communication under trademark licensing from Nokia, has been inactive in the ...
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Traffic Jam In Space: How Phones, WiFi Are Blocking Signals From Black Holes
The scientists who precisely measure the position of Earth are in a bit of trouble. Their measurements are essential for the satellites we use for navigation, communication and Earth observation every day.
-
Best Basic, No-Frills Mobile Phones With WhatsApp Support in 2025
The demand for "dumb phones", basic handsets that prioritise essential communication over complex smartphone functions, is on the rise. These devices, ideal for a "digital detox," offer calling, texting, and access to useful apps like WhatsApp, at a more affordable price. While older feature phones running KaiOS can no longer run WhatsApp, here are...
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Tecno Spark Go 2 India Launch Date Set for June 24; Key Features, Colourways Teased
The Tecno Spark Go 2 will launch in India on June 24 at 12pm IST via Flipkart. It will be available in black, light blue, light gold, and white shades. In a Flipkart microsite, we see the handset with a pill-shaped rear camera module and a centred hole-punch display. The phone offers AI-backed noise cancellation and is claimed to be the segment’s...
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Starlink Reportedly Nears India Launch With DoT Approval for GMPCS License Expected Soon
Starlink is said to have moved a step closer towards its launch in India. According to a report, the Elon Musk-owned company is soon expected to receive the Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) license from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). This license grants permission to satellite-based network service providers fo...
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Qualcomm Releases Study Showing That Its Modems Beat Apple’s C1
Qualcomm's modem chips worked better than a rival component developed by Apple, a study commissioned by the former said. The iPhone 16e, the first smartphone to use Apple’s in-house C1 modem, was slower to download and upload information on T-Mobile’s 5G network in New York City than Qualcomm-powered Android devices, according to a report by Ce...
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Alcatel V3 Pro 5G, V3 Classic 5G Teased Ahead of May 27 India Launch
Alcatel V3 5G series is set to launch in India on May 27. The Alcatel V3 Ultra 5G model was already confirmed to arrive as part of the lineup. Now, the French mobile brand, operated by TCL Communication, has officially teased the Alcatel V3 Pro 5G and V3 Classic 5G variants. The design, colour options and key features of the upcoming smartphones h...
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SpaceX Successfully Launches 23 Starlink Satellites on Brand-New Falcon 9 Rocket
On May 20, 2025, SpaceX successfully launched its 60th Falcon 9 mission of the year from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a brand-new booster, B1095. The rocket lifted off at 11:19 p.m. EDT from Launch Complex 40, carrying 23 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low Earth orbit. Notably, 13 of these satellites are equipped with Direct to Cell t...
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Alcatel V3 Series Officially Confirmed to Launch in India on May 27
Alcatel, the French mobile brand operated by TCL Communication, has officially announced the India launch date for its upcoming V3 series. While Alcatel has only confirmed the existence of the Alcatel V3 Ultra model, reports suggest that the V3 series will include the Alcatel V3 Pro and V3 Classic as well. The Alcatel V3 Ultra 5G is teased to come ...
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Airtel Introduces AI-Powered Fraud Detection Solution for Emails, WhatsApp and More
Bharti Airtel on Thursday introduced a new fraud detection solution which aims to safeguard consumers against rising risk of online fraud. It is said to work across OTT apps and communication platforms such as WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook, shielding them any potential threats. When a customer tries to access a website that has been flagged as ...
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Alcatel V3 Ultra Price Range Tipped; May Launch Alongside Alcatel V3 Pro, V3 Classic
Alcatel will soon unveil its Alcatel V3 Ultra smartphone in India. As we wait for the formal launch date announcement, a new leak has suggested its possible price range in the country. While the brand, which is operated independently by TCL Communication, has only confirmed the existence of Alcatel V3 Ultra, the latest leak indicates that it will b...
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Alcatel V3 Ultra's New Teasers Show Design, Dedicated Display Modes; India Launch Date Leaked
Alcatel is set to re-enter the Indian smartphone market with the Alcatel V3 Ultra. While the exact launch date is still under wraps, the brand, which is operated independently by TCL Communication, has shared new teasers about the device on social media platforms. The Alcatel V3 Ultra is confirmed to offer dedicated display modes for different act...
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Huawei Announces HarmonyOS 5 Operating System With AI Features for PCs
Huawei on Thursday announced HarmonyOS 5, its first-ever self-developed operating system (OS) for PCs at the HarmonyOS Computer Technology and Ecosystem Communication event in China. It is said to be based on the company’s HarmonyOS Next mobile OS which was announced in October 2024 and has been developed independently of Android. Huawei claims i...
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Poco F7 Allegedly Spotted on FCC Certification Site, Suggests Imminent Global Launch
Poco F7 has been in the rumour mill for a while, but now its official launch seems closer than ever. The F series Poco handset has been spotted on the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC), indicating that an official announcement might be around the corner. The Poco F7 is expected to run on the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC.
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Sony Xperia 1 VII Design, Colourways Reportedly Spotted via Live Images on Taiwan's NCC Website
Sony Xperia 1 VIÂ was launched in May last year with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and triple rear cameras. Now, Sony appears to be gearing up to release the Xperia 1 VII to succeed last year's Xperia 1 VI. Ahead of the formal announcement, the handset was allegedly spotted on Taiwan's National Communications Commission (NCC) website. The listing reveal...
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HTech's Madhav Sheth Joins Nxtcell to Lead Launch of Alcatel Smartphones in India; Teases New Honor Products
HTech CEO Madhav Sheth has revealed that he has joined Nxtcell to lead the launch of Alcatel smartphones in India. This move comes shortly after Alcatel announced its plans to make a comeback in the Indian smartphone market. The French brand, operated independently by TCL Communication under trademark licensing from Nokia, has been inactive in the ...
