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Android 16-Based Nothing OS 4.0 Closed Beta for Phone 3 Begins: Eligibility Criteria, How to Apply
Nothing has commenced the first Closed Beta of the Nothing OS 4.0 based on Android 16 for the Phone 3. The brand is sending out invitations for the beta programme, and eligible users can sign up for the programme by filling out a form. The beta firmware will incorporate Android 16’s native features, alongside improvements to the UI for a more coh...
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Amazon Great Freedom Festival 2025: Best Deals on iQOO Phones Revealed Ahead of Sale
Amazon’s Great Freedom Festival 2025 sale starts on July 31 at 12pm IST, with early access for Prime members from midnight. Top iQOO smartphone deals include the iQOO 13 for Rs. 52,999, down from MRP of Rs. 69,999, and the iQOO Z10 starting at Rs. 19,999, down from MRP of Rs. 25,999. Additional savings come from coupons, exchange offers, and a 10...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Survives Bend Test Despite Its Thinner Design
The durability of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has been put to the test by a YouTube content creator, and the foldable phone appears to have performed well. The phone measures 4.2mm in thickness when unfolded and 8.9mm when folded, which is significantly thinner than its predecessors. Samsung Display recently revealed that the phone’s inner displa...
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Samsung One UI 8 Update Removes OEM Unlocking Option for Flashing Custom ROMs: Report
Samsung released its Android 16-based One UI 8 firmware with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 earlier this month. Among the myriad of new additions, the South Korean tech giant is said to have quietly removed a few features too. According to a report, the OEM Unlocking setting is nowhere to be found in the One UI 8 stable build. This option ...
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iOS 26 Public Beta With Liquid Glass UI and More Changes Rolling Out: Eligible Models, How to Install
Apple on Thursday rolled out the iOS 26 Public Beta for iPhone after testing the new OS with developers in the last couple of months, following its WWDC 2025 preview. If you have stayed away from the Developer Beta updates and this is your first time trying iOS 26, the most notable change you’ll initially see is a new user interface (UI) design c...
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Android 16 Will Be the Last Major Software Update for These Motorola Phones
Motorola Edge 40 Pro, Edge (2024), and the ThinkPhone are set to receive Android 16 as their final major OS upgrade. The foldables, Razr 40 (2023) and Razr 40 Ultra (Razr+ 2023), will also end their update journey with Android 16. However, they are likely to continue receiving security updates for a certain period as per Motorola's support policy.
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Samsung Survey Reportedly Asks Users About Future Smartphones With Qi2 Magnets
Samsung is surveying users about integrating built-in magnets into future smartphones to enable full Qi2 wireless charging support. This potential change, which might slightly increase device thickness, is being explored through the Samsung Members app. While the current Galaxy S25 series supports faster Qi2 charging, it lacks these magnets, unlike...
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OnePlus 2-In-1 Charging Cable Launched; Can Charge Smartwatch, Phone Together
OnePlus 2-in-1 SUPERVOOC Cable has been launched in the US. The 8A cable, which is 120cm in length, will allow users to charge a smartphone and a smartwatch simultaneously. The product is currently listed on the company website, however, the estimated deliveries will start from July 24 for priority orders and July 25 for standard orders.
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Google’s Gemini Space Feature With Sports, Birthday Reminder Cards Spotted: Report
Google’s Pixel phones might get a new Gemini Space feature as it has been spotted on the latest Canary developer build of Android. The feature, said to be an upgrade 'At a Glance', will reportedly show users sports cards and birthdays of contacts on the lock screen, home screen, and the always-on display. However, it is unclear when Google will m...
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Vivo X Fold 5 First Impressions
The Vivo X Fold 5 comes with a sleek and premium design. The foldable smartphone is one of the slimmest and lightest foldable phones available on the market right now. The device also features a sharp and vibrant cover and main displays. The cameras have improved as well, and so has the user interface. Check out the first impressions of Vivo X Fold...
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Scammer Loots Users Without A Click: Latest Call Forwarding Scam And How To Avoid It
A new scam involving call forwarding is tricking users into dialling codes that silently redirect their calls to criminals. This allows scammers to receive OTPs and impersonate victims without any suspicious links.
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Google Pixel Phones Receiving Android 16-Based Monthly Software Update for July 2025: What’s New
Google on Wednesday rolled out the monthly software update for Pixel smartphones. It is based on Android 16 and is said to carry fixes for a couple of bugs discovered in previous iterations. Following the update, Pixel users can expect improved Wi-Fi connectivity and performance. Google said it is also the first Android 16 update for the Pixel 6a a...
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AI+ Pulse and Nova 5G Smartphones Launched in India With 50-Megapixel Rear Cameras
AI+ Pulse and AI+ Nova 5G smartphones were launched in India on Tuesday. The handsets are the first to run on NxtQuantum's NxtQ OS, which is said to store user data in MeitY-approved (Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology) Google Cloud servers. The company claims that the operating system was entirely built in India and is based on A...
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How to Check Battery Health on Android Smartphones
Smartphone batteries degrade and lose capacity over time, and a battery replacement eventually becomes necessary. Battery health monitoring is a feature that is now available on select Google Pixel phones with the Android 16 update. Many third-party Android manufacturers have also enabled this convenient feature, allowing users to monitor their pho...
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Google Pixel 6a to Get Mandatory Android 16 Update to Fix Battery Overheating Issues
Google on Wednesday announced the Battery Performance Program for the Pixel 6a. As part of this initiative, all Pixel 6a users will receive a mandatory update to Android 16. While the tech giant has already released the next iteration of the Android operating system (OS) for its phones from the Pixel 6 to the Pixel 9 series, the Pixel 6a has not be...
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Android 16-Based Nothing OS 4.0 Closed Beta for Phone 3 Begins: Eligibility Criteria, How to Apply
Nothing has commenced the first Closed Beta of the Nothing OS 4.0 based on Android 16 for the Phone 3. The brand is sending out invitations for the beta programme, and eligible users can sign up for the programme by filling out a form. The beta firmware will incorporate Android 16’s native features, alongside improvements to the UI for a more coh...
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Amazon Great Freedom Festival 2025: Best Deals on iQOO Phones Revealed Ahead of Sale
Amazon’s Great Freedom Festival 2025 sale starts on July 31 at 12pm IST, with early access for Prime members from midnight. Top iQOO smartphone deals include the iQOO 13 for Rs. 52,999, down from MRP of Rs. 69,999, and the iQOO Z10 starting at Rs. 19,999, down from MRP of Rs. 25,999. Additional savings come from coupons, exchange offers, and a 10...
-
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Survives Bend Test Despite Its Thinner Design
The durability of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has been put to the test by a YouTube content creator, and the foldable phone appears to have performed well. The phone measures 4.2mm in thickness when unfolded and 8.9mm when folded, which is significantly thinner than its predecessors. Samsung Display recently revealed that the phone’s inner displa...
-
Samsung One UI 8 Update Removes OEM Unlocking Option for Flashing Custom ROMs: Report
Samsung released its Android 16-based One UI 8 firmware with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 earlier this month. Among the myriad of new additions, the South Korean tech giant is said to have quietly removed a few features too. According to a report, the OEM Unlocking setting is nowhere to be found in the One UI 8 stable build. This option ...
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iOS 26 Public Beta With Liquid Glass UI and More Changes Rolling Out: Eligible Models, How to Install
Apple on Thursday rolled out the iOS 26 Public Beta for iPhone after testing the new OS with developers in the last couple of months, following its WWDC 2025 preview. If you have stayed away from the Developer Beta updates and this is your first time trying iOS 26, the most notable change you’ll initially see is a new user interface (UI) design c...
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Android 16 Will Be the Last Major Software Update for These Motorola Phones
Motorola Edge 40 Pro, Edge (2024), and the ThinkPhone are set to receive Android 16 as their final major OS upgrade. The foldables, Razr 40 (2023) and Razr 40 Ultra (Razr+ 2023), will also end their update journey with Android 16. However, they are likely to continue receiving security updates for a certain period as per Motorola's support policy.
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Samsung Survey Reportedly Asks Users About Future Smartphones With Qi2 Magnets
Samsung is surveying users about integrating built-in magnets into future smartphones to enable full Qi2 wireless charging support. This potential change, which might slightly increase device thickness, is being explored through the Samsung Members app. While the current Galaxy S25 series supports faster Qi2 charging, it lacks these magnets, unlike...
-
OnePlus 2-In-1 Charging Cable Launched; Can Charge Smartwatch, Phone Together
OnePlus 2-in-1 SUPERVOOC Cable has been launched in the US. The 8A cable, which is 120cm in length, will allow users to charge a smartphone and a smartwatch simultaneously. The product is currently listed on the company website, however, the estimated deliveries will start from July 24 for priority orders and July 25 for standard orders.
-
Google’s Gemini Space Feature With Sports, Birthday Reminder Cards Spotted: Report
Google’s Pixel phones might get a new Gemini Space feature as it has been spotted on the latest Canary developer build of Android. The feature, said to be an upgrade 'At a Glance', will reportedly show users sports cards and birthdays of contacts on the lock screen, home screen, and the always-on display. However, it is unclear when Google will m...
-
Vivo X Fold 5 First Impressions
The Vivo X Fold 5 comes with a sleek and premium design. The foldable smartphone is one of the slimmest and lightest foldable phones available on the market right now. The device also features a sharp and vibrant cover and main displays. The cameras have improved as well, and so has the user interface. Check out the first impressions of Vivo X Fold...
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Scammer Loots Users Without A Click: Latest Call Forwarding Scam And How To Avoid It
A new scam involving call forwarding is tricking users into dialling codes that silently redirect their calls to criminals. This allows scammers to receive OTPs and impersonate victims without any suspicious links.
-
Google Pixel Phones Receiving Android 16-Based Monthly Software Update for July 2025: What’s New
Google on Wednesday rolled out the monthly software update for Pixel smartphones. It is based on Android 16 and is said to carry fixes for a couple of bugs discovered in previous iterations. Following the update, Pixel users can expect improved Wi-Fi connectivity and performance. Google said it is also the first Android 16 update for the Pixel 6a a...
-
AI+ Pulse and Nova 5G Smartphones Launched in India With 50-Megapixel Rear Cameras
AI+ Pulse and AI+ Nova 5G smartphones were launched in India on Tuesday. The handsets are the first to run on NxtQuantum's NxtQ OS, which is said to store user data in MeitY-approved (Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology) Google Cloud servers. The company claims that the operating system was entirely built in India and is based on A...
-
How to Check Battery Health on Android Smartphones
Smartphone batteries degrade and lose capacity over time, and a battery replacement eventually becomes necessary. Battery health monitoring is a feature that is now available on select Google Pixel phones with the Android 16 update. Many third-party Android manufacturers have also enabled this convenient feature, allowing users to monitor their pho...
-
Google Pixel 6a to Get Mandatory Android 16 Update to Fix Battery Overheating Issues
Google on Wednesday announced the Battery Performance Program for the Pixel 6a. As part of this initiative, all Pixel 6a users will receive a mandatory update to Android 16. While the tech giant has already released the next iteration of the Android operating system (OS) for its phones from the Pixel 6 to the Pixel 9 series, the Pixel 6a has not be...
