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New Year 2026 Scam Alert: This WhatsApp Greeting Could Wipe Your Bank Account
Cybercriminals are once again exploiting the festive mood, as we head into the new year, to target unsuspecting smartphone users in India. A new scam is said to be doing the rounds which claims to let users create personalised New Year greeting cards. But instead, it delivers a malicious APK file which can comprise smartphones to steal personal, de...
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CES 2026: Samsung Reportedly Plans to Unveil Brain Health Service to Detect Early Signs of Dementia
Samsung to reportedly demonstrate Brain Health feature to detect early signs of dementia at CES 2026. The feature will reportedly analyse users’ voice and sleep patterns through data collected from smartphones and wearables. Samsung is said to be partnering with medical institutions for the clinical validation of this Brain Health functionality....
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Nothing Phone 3a Lite Launched in India with Dimensity 7300 Pro Chipset and 5,000mAh Battery: Price, Specifications
Nothing Phone 3a Lite was launched in India on Thursday. It is a mid-range smartphone from the Carl Pei-led company and arrives as the latest addition to the Nothing Phone 3a series. The handset is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro chipset, paired with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of onboard storage. The Nothing Phone 3a Lite comes with a...
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Nothing Phone 3a Lite India Launch Confirmed; Teased to Come in Black and White Colourways
Nothing Phone 3a Lite was launched in the global markets in October as the latest midrange smartphone from British smartphone maker. Its India launch has now been confirmed via social media. It is the latest addition to the Nothing Phone 3a series, powered by a Dimensity 7300 Pro chipset, 8GB of RAM, and up to 256GB of onboard storage. The handset ...
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Samsung Said to Be Developing 'Prioritise Notifications' Feature for Galaxy Phones With One UI 8.5
Samsung is said to be testing the next iteration dubbed One UI 8.5, following the wider rollout of Android 16-based One UI 8 in recent weeks,. According to a recent report, the South Korean tech conglomerate is developing a new feature to help prioritise certain notifications on Galaxy smartphones. The feature’s description further reveals that t...
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Android Security Alert: Billions of Devices at High Risk, Warns CERT-In; Android 15, 16 Affected
Earlier this week, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) released an advisory warning of multiple security flaws impacting smartphones on recent Android versions. The agency noted that a significant number of these vulnerabilities have been assigned unique CVE identifiers and rated them as high severity, given their potential to ena...
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Samsung Unveils AI-Driven Voice Phishing Scam Detection on One UI 8 Smartphones
Samsung is rolling out a new feature to address the threat of AI-powered voice phishing attacks. The South Korean brand has announced a ‘Voice Phishing Suspected Call Alert’ feature in One UI 8. The new functionality is available in South Korea only for now.
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OnePlus Nord 5, Nord CE 5 Launched in India With 50-Megapixel Rear Camera, OnePlus AI Features
OnePlus Nord 5 and OnePlus Nord CE 5 have been launched in India. Both new smartphones run on Android 15 and include AI features that first arrived on the OnePlus 13s. The OnePlus Nord 5 features the new programmable Plus Key, which replaces the alert slider. Both models come with a 50-megapixel rear camera, a colour-coordinated TPU cover, and an 8...
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Samsung Encourages Users to Activate Latest Anti-Theft Features on Galaxy Devices
Samsung UK urged compatible Galaxy device users on Monday to activate and update the latest anti-theft features. The message from the South Korean tech giant comes as the UK Home Office has started a new nationwide action to tackle the rising instances of smartphone theft in the country. The company’s UK division highlighted that it sent a public...
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OnePlus 13s Price in India Leaked Ahead of Global Launch on June 5
OnePlus 13s price in India has been leaked by a tipster, ahead of its launch in India next week. The company's OnePlus 13s handset will arrive with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, while a new "Plus Key" replaces the alert slider. Read on to find out more about the expected price range of the OnePlus 13s.
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Infinix Note 40 Series Confirmed to Get Android 15-Based XOS 15 Update in This Quarter
Infinix has announced that its Android 15-based XOS 15 update will be available for Infinix Note 40 series soon. The Chinese tech brand unveiled its version of custom Android 15-based OS last month. Notably, the Infinix Note 50 series smartphones were the first handsets to ship with XOS 15. The update includes several new features, including Dyn...
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OnePlus Reveals Plans to Replace Alert Slider With a Customisable Smart Button
OnePlus is planning to replace the iconic Alert Slider with a new customisable smart button, the company revealed on Monday. The Alert Slider, which has been a mainstay on all OnePlus flagship smartphones till date, is a physical switch that allows users to quickly change the sound profile of the device without waking it up.
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Oppo Find X8 Ultra Tipped to Ditch Alert Slider in Favour of Apple-Like Action Button
Oppo’s current range of flagship smartphones don’t fall short of any hardware upgrades, but the brand did attempt to ape Apple’s Camera Control button by introducing a new Quick Button on its Find X8 Pro model last year. Turns out that wasn’t the last of it, as the smartphone brand is now said to be taking a shot at another Apple iPhone fea...
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Itel A80 With 50-Megapixel Main Camera, 5,000mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications
Itel A80 was launched in India on Monday. The smartphone carries a 50-megapixel main rear camera with HDR support. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery, which is claimed to offer a battery life of up to three days. The phone gets a Dynamic Bar feature that shows battery status, notifications, and other alerts comprehensively. The handset has an IP54-...
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Samsung Health App Gets New Medication Tracking Feature on Galaxy Devices, Powered by Tata’s 1mg
Samsung has announced a new feature to help users with Galaxy wearables and smartphones help track their medications. The app, which has been designed by Samsung and is powered by Tata’s 1mg service, will not only let consumers track their medication, but also learn about the medication they consume as well.
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New Year 2026 Scam Alert: This WhatsApp Greeting Could Wipe Your Bank Account
Cybercriminals are once again exploiting the festive mood, as we head into the new year, to target unsuspecting smartphone users in India. A new scam is said to be doing the rounds which claims to let users create personalised New Year greeting cards. But instead, it delivers a malicious APK file which can comprise smartphones to steal personal, de...
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CES 2026: Samsung Reportedly Plans to Unveil Brain Health Service to Detect Early Signs of Dementia
Samsung to reportedly demonstrate Brain Health feature to detect early signs of dementia at CES 2026. The feature will reportedly analyse users’ voice and sleep patterns through data collected from smartphones and wearables. Samsung is said to be partnering with medical institutions for the clinical validation of this Brain Health functionality....
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Nothing Phone 3a Lite Launched in India with Dimensity 7300 Pro Chipset and 5,000mAh Battery: Price, Specifications
Nothing Phone 3a Lite was launched in India on Thursday. It is a mid-range smartphone from the Carl Pei-led company and arrives as the latest addition to the Nothing Phone 3a series. The handset is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro chipset, paired with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of onboard storage. The Nothing Phone 3a Lite comes with a...
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Nothing Phone 3a Lite India Launch Confirmed; Teased to Come in Black and White Colourways
Nothing Phone 3a Lite was launched in the global markets in October as the latest midrange smartphone from British smartphone maker. Its India launch has now been confirmed via social media. It is the latest addition to the Nothing Phone 3a series, powered by a Dimensity 7300 Pro chipset, 8GB of RAM, and up to 256GB of onboard storage. The handset ...
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Samsung Said to Be Developing 'Prioritise Notifications' Feature for Galaxy Phones With One UI 8.5
Samsung is said to be testing the next iteration dubbed One UI 8.5, following the wider rollout of Android 16-based One UI 8 in recent weeks,. According to a recent report, the South Korean tech conglomerate is developing a new feature to help prioritise certain notifications on Galaxy smartphones. The feature’s description further reveals that t...
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Android Security Alert: Billions of Devices at High Risk, Warns CERT-In; Android 15, 16 Affected
Earlier this week, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) released an advisory warning of multiple security flaws impacting smartphones on recent Android versions. The agency noted that a significant number of these vulnerabilities have been assigned unique CVE identifiers and rated them as high severity, given their potential to ena...
-
Samsung Unveils AI-Driven Voice Phishing Scam Detection on One UI 8 Smartphones
Samsung is rolling out a new feature to address the threat of AI-powered voice phishing attacks. The South Korean brand has announced a ‘Voice Phishing Suspected Call Alert’ feature in One UI 8. The new functionality is available in South Korea only for now.
-
OnePlus Nord 5, Nord CE 5 Launched in India With 50-Megapixel Rear Camera, OnePlus AI Features
OnePlus Nord 5 and OnePlus Nord CE 5 have been launched in India. Both new smartphones run on Android 15 and include AI features that first arrived on the OnePlus 13s. The OnePlus Nord 5 features the new programmable Plus Key, which replaces the alert slider. Both models come with a 50-megapixel rear camera, a colour-coordinated TPU cover, and an 8...
-
Samsung Encourages Users to Activate Latest Anti-Theft Features on Galaxy Devices
Samsung UK urged compatible Galaxy device users on Monday to activate and update the latest anti-theft features. The message from the South Korean tech giant comes as the UK Home Office has started a new nationwide action to tackle the rising instances of smartphone theft in the country. The company’s UK division highlighted that it sent a public...
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OnePlus 13s Price in India Leaked Ahead of Global Launch on June 5
OnePlus 13s price in India has been leaked by a tipster, ahead of its launch in India next week. The company's OnePlus 13s handset will arrive with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, while a new "Plus Key" replaces the alert slider. Read on to find out more about the expected price range of the OnePlus 13s.
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Infinix Note 40 Series Confirmed to Get Android 15-Based XOS 15 Update in This Quarter
Infinix has announced that its Android 15-based XOS 15 update will be available for Infinix Note 40 series soon. The Chinese tech brand unveiled its version of custom Android 15-based OS last month. Notably, the Infinix Note 50 series smartphones were the first handsets to ship with XOS 15. The update includes several new features, including Dyn...
-
OnePlus Reveals Plans to Replace Alert Slider With a Customisable Smart Button
OnePlus is planning to replace the iconic Alert Slider with a new customisable smart button, the company revealed on Monday. The Alert Slider, which has been a mainstay on all OnePlus flagship smartphones till date, is a physical switch that allows users to quickly change the sound profile of the device without waking it up.
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Oppo Find X8 Ultra Tipped to Ditch Alert Slider in Favour of Apple-Like Action Button
Oppo’s current range of flagship smartphones don’t fall short of any hardware upgrades, but the brand did attempt to ape Apple’s Camera Control button by introducing a new Quick Button on its Find X8 Pro model last year. Turns out that wasn’t the last of it, as the smartphone brand is now said to be taking a shot at another Apple iPhone fea...
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Itel A80 With 50-Megapixel Main Camera, 5,000mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications
Itel A80 was launched in India on Monday. The smartphone carries a 50-megapixel main rear camera with HDR support. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery, which is claimed to offer a battery life of up to three days. The phone gets a Dynamic Bar feature that shows battery status, notifications, and other alerts comprehensively. The handset has an IP54-...
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Samsung Health App Gets New Medication Tracking Feature on Galaxy Devices, Powered by Tata’s 1mg
Samsung has announced a new feature to help users with Galaxy wearables and smartphones help track their medications. The app, which has been designed by Samsung and is powered by Tata’s 1mg service, will not only let consumers track their medication, but also learn about the medication they consume as well.
