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  Samsung Expands One UI 8 Beta to Galaxy S24 Series, Galaxy Z Fold 6 in India and Other Markets

  Samsung on Tuesday announced the expansion of its One UI 8 Beta programme to more Galaxy devices and markets. The South Korean tech conglomerate is bringing the Android 16-based beta programme to its older handsets including the Galaxy S24 series and Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6, and more. The update bumps up the OS version to Android 16 and carrie...

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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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  Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra Gets One UI 8 Watch Update With Wear OS 6 Features

  Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is now receiving One UI 8 Watch update with Wear OS 6, bringing new features to India and other regions. The upcoming Galaxy Watch 8 and 8 Classic will launch with One UI 8 Watch, while last year's Galaxy Watch Ultra, which recently saw a storage and colour refresh, will get this update before older models like the Galaxy...

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  Samsung's One UI 8 Beta 4 for Galaxy S25 Series Gets Rid of Adaptive Clock on Lock Screen: Report

  Samsung released its Android 16-based operating system (OS) dubbed One UI 8 with its latest Galaxy Z series foldables. It is soon expected to make its way to other handsets too, with beta testing ongoing. According to a report, the One UI 8 Beta 4 for the Galaxy S25 series was spotted on the tech giant’s test server. However, one of the new featu...

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  Nothing Phone 3 Gets OS 3.5 Update With New Glyph Features, Camera Enhancements: All Details

  Nothing, the UK-based smartphone manufacturer, has started rolling the Nothing OS 3.5 update for its latest Phone 3 handset. The update brings several new Glyph Interface features and camera enhancements. Nothing Phone 3 was launched on July 1 with a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen and triple camera setup. The company also has started rolling out the Nothi...

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  Qualcomm Working On New Snapdragon SW6100 SoC for Wearables: Report

  Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon SoC for wearables is in the works and could potentially boost the performance of smartwatches that will run the next generation of the Wear OS, as per a report. The chip is said to have been codenamed Aspen and carry the model number SW6100.

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  Google's Latest Pixel Drop Brings Free Google AI Pro Subscription for Pixel 9 Pro, AI Mode in Circle to Search

  Google on Wednesday released the latest Pixel drop ahead of schedule, and it brings several new features to Pixel devices. One of the biggest announcements is a free one year subscription to the Google AI Pro plan for Pixel 9 Pro owners. This gives them access to the company’s latest Veo 3 video generation model. Further, it brings Google’s rec...

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  Google Updates Android TV Home Screen With Four New Promotional Category Tabs: Report

  Google is updating the Android TV home screen with new tabs for promotional categories, as per claims on social media. The Android TV experience is almost on the verge of being phased out in favour of Google TV, but some low-end TVs or older models still run the operating system (OS). For them, the tech giant is said to have made changes, with thre...

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  Vivo X200 FE Tipped to Launch in India on July 14 in Three Colour Options

  Vivo X200 FE could launch in India on July 14 at 12pm IST. While Vivo already confirmed the Amber Yellow and Luxe Black colourways of the phone, a new leak suggests an additional Frost Blue shade. The Vivo X200 FE is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ chipset and packs a 6,500mAh battery with 90W fast charging support.

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  Nothing Phone 3 First Impressions

  Nothing Phone 3 has been launched as a direct competition to high-end Samsung and Apple devices. At a starting price of Rs. 79,999, it appeals to premium customers and packs a good set of features. The all-new Glyph Interface is the highlight of the new device, making it truly unique. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8S Gen 4 and comes in two R...

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  Nothing Phone 3 to Bring Animated Pixel Art Alerts via Glyph Matrix: Report

  Nothing Phone 3’s new Glyph Matrix retains the Glyph Interface’s core essence but makes it more programmable, Adam Bates, Head of Design at Nothing, explained in a recent interview. It is also said to free up internal space for better hardware layout. The compact micro-LED cluster is said to support pixel-level animations and reactive lighting ...

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  Blaupunkt Launches 2025 Lineup of QLED Google TVs in India: Price, Specifications

  Blaupunkt QLED Google TVs have been launched in India. They are powered by the Android TV OS and feature QLED screens with up to 4K resolution. Blaupunkt's new TV lineup comes in varied screen sizes, ranging from 32-inch to 65-inch. The TVs come with HDR10 and Wide Colour Gamut technologies. They are complemented by Dolby Atmos and Dolby Digital Pl...

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  Android 16 With Support for Live Activities, Advanced Protection Rolling Out for Pixel Devices

  Google on Tuesday released the first stable version of Android 16, beginning with supported Pixel devices. The company says it is the earliest release of a major Android operating system (OS) update in the last few years and brings several new features. It adds live updates for real-time notifications and enhanced security measures courtesy of Adva...

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  Vivo Pad 5 With MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ Chipset, 10,000mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

  Vivo Pad 5 was launched in China on Thursday, alongside the Vivo S30 series smartphones. The new Android tablet runs on Android 15-based Origin OS 5 and is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ chipset paired with a maximum 16GB of RAM and a maximum 512GB of storage. The Vivo Pad 5 features a 2.8K resolution display with a 7.1:5 aspect ratio an...

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  iOS 19 to Reportedly Enable Easy eSIM Transfers from iPhone to Android

  With WWDC 2025 on the horizon, rumours about the expected announcements are gaining momentum. A report now suggests that iOS 19, Apple’s upcoming operating system (OS) update for the iPhone, will include support for a new functionality which makes transferring a eSIM from an iPhone to an Android smartphone a quicker process. The feature was repor...