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  MediaTek Helio G200 Chipset With Up to 40 Percent Improved CPU Performance Launched

  MediaTek on Monday launched the Helio G200 chipset for mobile devices. The Taiwan-based chipmaker says its new processor is aimed at powerful gaming smartphones with a particular emphasis on social and messaging apps enhancement. It is claimed to deliver more than a 40 percent improvement against competitor alternative platforms when it comes to si...

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  Gboard Gets New Toolbar and Voice Typing Features on Pixel and Select Other Phones

  Gboard, the virtual keyboard app developed by Google, is bringing new voice typing features for Pixel smartphones and select other devices. Users can now take advantage of voice commands which enable them to add emojis, edit text, turn off the microphone, or send the message. Although Gboard has provided voice typing capabilities for years now, the...

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  DoT Reportedly Asks Telcos to Complete Caller ID System Trials, Submit Report by April 18

  The Department of Telecom (DoT) has instructed India's top three telecom operators to complete inter-operator trials for the Caller Name Presentation (CNAP) feature. A new report reveals that the CNAP technology, requiring additional network infrastructure for older 2G networks, will be exclusive to 4G and 5G smartphone users when it is rolled out.

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  Aadhaar App With Facial Recognition-Based Authentication Unveiled by UIDAI

  UIDAI has unveiled a revamped Aadhaar app for smartphones, enabling face scans for identity verification via QR codes and smartphone cameras. The app will eliminate the need for photocopies of Aadhaar cards and is designed to expedite the authentication process, according to UIDAI. Here's everything you need to know about the redesigned Aadhaar app...

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  Swiggy Instamart Launches 10-Minute Smartphone Delivery Service in Select Indian Cities

  Swiggy Instamart has announced a fast delivery service for smartphones in India. The quick delivery platform will sell smartphones from brands like Apple, Samsung, OnePlus, and Redmi to customers in select locations. The service will likely be rolled out to more areas eventually. Customers can order the latest iPhone 16e on the instant delivery pl...

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  Honor Teases Cross-Platform Connectivity With Other Ecosystems Ahead of MWC 2025

  Honor will introduce cross-platform connectivity with other ecosystems as part of its larger initiative dubbed “Alpha Plan” at the Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona next week. As per the company, Honor users will be able to link their devices across other ecosystems for carrying out activities such as sharing files with their family and f...

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  Android 16 Beta 2 Rolls Out to Beta Testers With New Camera Features, Privacy Improvements

  Android 16 Beta 2 began rolling out to developers and testers on Thursday. The latest update enhances camera performance with features like hybrid auto-exposure mode and UltraHDR HEIC photos. It also introduces new privacy improvements. The stable version of Android 16 is expected to be released to eligible Google Pixel smartphones in Q2 2025.

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  Google's Quick Share Feature Updated With Ability to Continue Transfers Without Direct Connection

  Google Quick Share has been updated with a feature that enables uninterrupted file transfers, previously exclusive to Samsung Galaxy smartphones. It allows file transfers even if the direct connection between sender and receiver is lost, using a mobile data or Wi-Fi connection to complete the transfer.

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  Samsung Galaxy S25 Series AI Features Including Night Video, Audio Eraser Leaked Ahead of Galaxy Unpacked

  Samsung Galaxy S25 series could get several new artificial intelligence features. The smartphone series is expected to be launched on January 22 at the Galaxy Unpacked event. The South Korean tech giant has already teased that these devices will be enhanced with new AI capabilities, marketing them as “A true AI companion”.

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  Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Tipped to Bring Gemini Integration With Samsung Apps, AI-Powered Now Brief Feature

  Samsung Galaxy S25 series is tipped to get two new artificial intelligence (AI) features. The next generation of Samsung’s flagship smartphones is expected to be unveiled at the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event on January 22. Ahead of the launch, the tech giant had teased a couple of new AI features for the devices. Now, a tipster has leaked two ne...

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  Samsung Good Lock App Tipped to Be Available in All Countries With Stable One UI 7

  Samsung is expanding the availability of the Good Lock app with its latest Android 15-based update dubbed One UI 7, according to claims on social media. The app is a customisation suite for Galaxy smartphones that allows users to play around with various modules and add new functionalities which are not originally part of the feature-set. At presen...

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  Mozi Social Networking App Launched to Help Create More Personal Connections

  Mozi, an alternate social media platform, was recently launched on iOS. The founder of the platform claims that it is not really a media platform as users cannot post photos or videos on it. The unique selling point of the platform is that users can connect with new people and those they know in a meaningful way.

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  Google Reportedly Developing Motion Cues Feature to Tackle Vehicle Motion Sickness

  Google might be developing a new feature to tackle potential motion sickness when using Android smartphones in vehicles during transit, according to a report. It is said to have been discovered during an APK teardown of the latest version of the Google Play Services app. While third-party apps to prevent car sickness are available on the Google Pla...

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  Google's December Pixel Feature Drop Rolls Out With Improvements to Gemini and More

  Google has rolled out the December Pixel Feature Drop update for compatible Pixel devices. Apart from including the latest security patch, the update introduces new ways of using Gemini, which include getting more personalised responses, accessing more apps and services, and taking advantage of smarter replies when using Call Screen. The update a...

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  Oppo's Android 15-Based ColorOS 15 Rollout Schedule in India Revealed

  ColorOS 15 — the new operating system (OS) for Oppo smartphones — was launched globally last month. The company has now announced the roadmap for the update’s release in India. As per Oppo, its rollout has already commenced, with Oppo Find N3 and Find N3 Flip becoming the first smartphones to receive the update in the country. ColorOS 15 brin...