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Apple Reportedly Working on Android-Like Theft Detection Lock Feature for iPhone
Apple is said to be working on an Android-inspired solution. The company is reportedly preparing a new security feature that can automatically lock the iPhone when it detects that it has been snatched from the user's hand. It's unclear when this feature will be rolled out to iPhone users. It will function based on several signals, like the iPhone's...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5 Reportedly Receive One UI 8.5 Stable Update in India
Samsung is reportedly rolling out the stable One UI 8.5 update for Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 smartphones in India and other global markets. The update reportedly has firmware versions F946BXXU6GZE2 and F731BXXU6GZE3. The update reportedly includes the April 2026 security patch. It is around 4GB in size. Additionally, the One UI 8.5 is now...
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Manipur Chief Minister Flags Off 447 New Police Vehicles To Boost Security
The development comes at a time whne is Manipur is facing trouble in the hill region between the Kuki and Naga communities.
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Vivo S60 Confirmed to Launch With a Significantly Larger Battery Than Its Predecessor
Vivo S60 will be equipped with a 7,200mAh battery, Vivo Product Manager Han Boxiao announced on Monday. The upcoming phone is also confirmed to arrive with support for 90W wired fast charging via a USB Type-C port. The new Vivo S60 will be unveiled with a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint scanner for security, too. This comes shortly after the company exec...
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OpenAI Is Expanding Codex to ChatGPT Mobile App on iOS and Android
OpenAI’s pursuit of enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) market share has resulted in a shift of focus from ChatGPT to Codex. While the flagship AI app has received a couple of incremental updates, Codex has been aggressively upgraded and expanded by the team. In the last 30 days, the San Francisco-based AI giant upgraded the desktop app to su...
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Android 17 to Introduce New OS Verification Tool to Curb Distribution of Unofficial Versions
Google has showcased a new way for users to verify the authenticity of the OS their Android smartphone is running. The Mountain View-based tech giant showcased the new Android OS Verification tool recently during The Android Show: I/O Edition, which was held as part of the company’s upcoming Google I/O developer conference. The company said that ...
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Samsung Announces One UI 9 Beta With Redesigned Quick Panel, New Features in Notes App
Samsung on Tuesday announced the official rollout of the One UI 9 beta programme. Based on Android 17, the Android skin brings expanded AI-powered tools, deeper customisation options, improved accessibility features, and stronger security protections. There are new creative tools in the Notes app, while Text Spotlight is claimed to make reading eas...
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Google's May 2026 Update for Pixel Devices Rolls Out With Fixes for Slow Wireless Charging, Screen Freezing Issues
Google began rolling out the May 2026 software update for eligible Pixel smartphones on Tuesday. The latest Android 16 build for Google Pixel phones carries fixes for several system issues that were reported by users in previous iterations. For example, it patches a bug that caused wireless charging to slow down when the battery reached a certain l...
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CloudZ RAT Malware Could Exploit Microsoft Phone Link App to Access Messages and OTPs, Researchers Warn
Microsoft’s Phone Link app could become a target for threat actors if a connected Windows PC is infected with malware. According to security researchers, an ongoing campaign potentially targets victims with a remote access trojan (RAT) called CloudZ. It reportedly compromises systems and can intercept sensitive information synced between smartpho...
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US FCC Reportedly Moves to Bar Chinese Labs From Certifying US-Bound Devices Including Smartphones, Laptops
FCC reportedly voted unanimously to advance a proposal to bar all Chinese labs from testing electronic devices meant to be used in the US. About 75 percent of all US electronics are tested in China, and the agency wants to adopt a new approval process for devices tested in US labs or labs from other countries that are not seen as security ...
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Memory Component to Reportedly Account for 45 Percent Value of an iPhone Due to Supply Chain Issues
Apple is said to be heading into one of its most challenging supply chain phases. According to a report, global memory shortage threatens to increase the cost of future iPhones significantly. The primary culprit is likely to be the memory component, which, historically, accounted for a relatively small portion of smartphone manufacturing costs. How...
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How to Enable Advanced Protection on Your Android Phone: A Step-by-Step Guide
Google introduced Advanced Protection for Android devices with the Android 16 update in June 2025. The functionality was rolled out with the claim that it would help curb online scams and fraud. The smartphones that have Advanced Protection enabled are capable of automatically identifying and blocking malicious websites that have previously been re...
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iOS 26.4.2 Update Rolled Out With Fix for Bug Used to Extract Notifications for Deleted Chats
Apple started rolling out the iOS 26.4.2 update on Wednesday. While the latest update does not include any new features, it does fix a major bug. The new firmware version comes with the security patch CVE-2026-28950. The patch addresses an issue related to Notification Services on devices running iOS 26.4.1 or earlier iOS versions, where the device...
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Apple's iOS 27, macOS 27 and iPadOS 27 Updates Will Introduce Stricter Network Security Settings
Apple announced on Tuesday that it will introduce stricter network security mandates with its next major iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS updates. Hence, the tech giant is asking IT administrators and device management service (DMS) developers to start preparing their network environments for the upcoming changes and conduct an audit...
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Can Your 12-Digit Aadhar Number Be Used To Withdraw Money? Here's The Truth
Knowing your Aadhaar number is like knowing your bank account number. By itself, it doesn't let anyone withdraw money.
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Apple Reportedly Working on Android-Like Theft Detection Lock Feature for iPhone
Apple is said to be working on an Android-inspired solution. The company is reportedly preparing a new security feature that can automatically lock the iPhone when it detects that it has been snatched from the user's hand. It's unclear when this feature will be rolled out to iPhone users. It will function based on several signals, like the iPhone's...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5 Reportedly Receive One UI 8.5 Stable Update in India
Samsung is reportedly rolling out the stable One UI 8.5 update for Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 smartphones in India and other global markets. The update reportedly has firmware versions F946BXXU6GZE2 and F731BXXU6GZE3. The update reportedly includes the April 2026 security patch. It is around 4GB in size. Additionally, the One UI 8.5 is now...
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Manipur Chief Minister Flags Off 447 New Police Vehicles To Boost Security
The development comes at a time whne is Manipur is facing trouble in the hill region between the Kuki and Naga communities.
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Vivo S60 Confirmed to Launch With a Significantly Larger Battery Than Its Predecessor
Vivo S60 will be equipped with a 7,200mAh battery, Vivo Product Manager Han Boxiao announced on Monday. The upcoming phone is also confirmed to arrive with support for 90W wired fast charging via a USB Type-C port. The new Vivo S60 will be unveiled with a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint scanner for security, too. This comes shortly after the company exec...
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OpenAI Is Expanding Codex to ChatGPT Mobile App on iOS and Android
OpenAI’s pursuit of enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) market share has resulted in a shift of focus from ChatGPT to Codex. While the flagship AI app has received a couple of incremental updates, Codex has been aggressively upgraded and expanded by the team. In the last 30 days, the San Francisco-based AI giant upgraded the desktop app to su...
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Android 17 to Introduce New OS Verification Tool to Curb Distribution of Unofficial Versions
Google has showcased a new way for users to verify the authenticity of the OS their Android smartphone is running. The Mountain View-based tech giant showcased the new Android OS Verification tool recently during The Android Show: I/O Edition, which was held as part of the company’s upcoming Google I/O developer conference. The company said that ...
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Samsung Announces One UI 9 Beta With Redesigned Quick Panel, New Features in Notes App
Samsung on Tuesday announced the official rollout of the One UI 9 beta programme. Based on Android 17, the Android skin brings expanded AI-powered tools, deeper customisation options, improved accessibility features, and stronger security protections. There are new creative tools in the Notes app, while Text Spotlight is claimed to make reading eas...
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Google's May 2026 Update for Pixel Devices Rolls Out With Fixes for Slow Wireless Charging, Screen Freezing Issues
Google began rolling out the May 2026 software update for eligible Pixel smartphones on Tuesday. The latest Android 16 build for Google Pixel phones carries fixes for several system issues that were reported by users in previous iterations. For example, it patches a bug that caused wireless charging to slow down when the battery reached a certain l...
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CloudZ RAT Malware Could Exploit Microsoft Phone Link App to Access Messages and OTPs, Researchers Warn
Microsoft’s Phone Link app could become a target for threat actors if a connected Windows PC is infected with malware. According to security researchers, an ongoing campaign potentially targets victims with a remote access trojan (RAT) called CloudZ. It reportedly compromises systems and can intercept sensitive information synced between smartpho...
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US FCC Reportedly Moves to Bar Chinese Labs From Certifying US-Bound Devices Including Smartphones, Laptops
FCC reportedly voted unanimously to advance a proposal to bar all Chinese labs from testing electronic devices meant to be used in the US. About 75 percent of all US electronics are tested in China, and the agency wants to adopt a new approval process for devices tested in US labs or labs from other countries that are not seen as security ...
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Memory Component to Reportedly Account for 45 Percent Value of an iPhone Due to Supply Chain Issues
Apple is said to be heading into one of its most challenging supply chain phases. According to a report, global memory shortage threatens to increase the cost of future iPhones significantly. The primary culprit is likely to be the memory component, which, historically, accounted for a relatively small portion of smartphone manufacturing costs. How...
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How to Enable Advanced Protection on Your Android Phone: A Step-by-Step Guide
Google introduced Advanced Protection for Android devices with the Android 16 update in June 2025. The functionality was rolled out with the claim that it would help curb online scams and fraud. The smartphones that have Advanced Protection enabled are capable of automatically identifying and blocking malicious websites that have previously been re...
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iOS 26.4.2 Update Rolled Out With Fix for Bug Used to Extract Notifications for Deleted Chats
Apple started rolling out the iOS 26.4.2 update on Wednesday. While the latest update does not include any new features, it does fix a major bug. The new firmware version comes with the security patch CVE-2026-28950. The patch addresses an issue related to Notification Services on devices running iOS 26.4.1 or earlier iOS versions, where the device...
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Apple's iOS 27, macOS 27 and iPadOS 27 Updates Will Introduce Stricter Network Security Settings
Apple announced on Tuesday that it will introduce stricter network security mandates with its next major iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS updates. Hence, the tech giant is asking IT administrators and device management service (DMS) developers to start preparing their network environments for the upcoming changes and conduct an audit...
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Can Your 12-Digit Aadhar Number Be Used To Withdraw Money? Here's The Truth
Knowing your Aadhaar number is like knowing your bank account number. By itself, it doesn't let anyone withdraw money.
