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Best Smartphones With 1TB Storage in India: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, iPhone 17 Pro Max and More
Smartphones with 1TB storage are gaining relevance in India as users demand more space for high-resolution photos, videos, games, and offline content. In 2025, only a few ultra-flagship phones offer this option, including the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 7, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air. These handsets pair massive storage with top-t...
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Sei Partners Xiaomi to Pre-Install DeFi Wallet on Phones, SEI Token Sees Rapid Price Moves
Sei Network’s wallet will now come pre-installed on new Xiaomi smartphones in global markets outside China and the US, giving millions of users immediate access to on-chain tools. The announcement triggered volatility in the SEI token, which saw sharp intraday swings as traders assessed the impact. User reactions on X highlighted both optimism ar...
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Motorola Hints at Book-Style Foldable Smartphone That Could Compete With the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Motorola appears to be working on a book-style foldable smartphone. Motorola has sent a CES 2026 invitation to several users, indicating the arrival of the new form factor. The invitation includes a box that appears to have the tagline 'Every fold reveals a possibility.' Motorola’s foldables so far have only included vertically folding clamshell...
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YouTube Leads UK Online Viewing With 51 Minutes Daily: Report
Britons watched YouTube on average for 51 minutes a day in 2025 on smartphones, tablets and PCs, regulator Ofcom said, noting that services from its owner Alphabet and from Meta account for more than half of all time spent online.
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Scientists Unveil Screen That Produces Touchable 3D Images Using Light-Activated Pixels
Engineers at UC Santa Barbara have developed a revolutionary display that allows users to physically feel digital images in real time. The system uses optotactile pixels that expand when struck by light, forming raised bumps that match visual content. This wire-free design relies on heat-activated air pockets, opening new possibilities for interact...
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Nothing OS 4.0 Update Rollout Reportedly Paused to Implement ‘Urgent’ Fix
British smartphone brand Nothing announced the rollout of its latest Android 16-based firmware — dubbed Nothing OS 4.0 — in November, and some of its models have recently begun receiving the update in recent weeks. The company, however, is reported to have encountered an issue and has now reportedly paused its rollout to implement an “urgent ...
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Chinese Brands Aiming to Win Users with AI Features That Apple Lacks: Report
Chinese smartphone makers are said to be aiming to capitalise on Apple’s continued delay in rolling out artificial intelligence (AI) features by luring iPhone users to switch to their devices. According to a report, China-based original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) such as Honor, Huawei, Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi have begun promoting apps that hel...
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Apple, Google and Samsung Reportedly Challenge India's New Proposal on Always-On Smartphone Location Tracking
The Government reportedly received a proposal from the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) in June, which stated that user locations should only be provided if always-on smartphone location tracking is mandated. However, as per the report, Apple, Google, and Samsung have objected to the proposal citing privacy concerns. Currently, neithe...
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Centre Rolls Back Order On Mandatory Pre-Installation Of Sanchar Saathi App
The government on Wednesday rolled back an order mandating pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app on smartphones sold in the country.
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Motorola Smartphones in India Now Support PhonePe's Indus Appstore
PhonePe’s Indus Appstore and Motorola India entered a partnership on Wednesday. Announcing the partnership, PhonePe highlighted that the Indus Appstore will now be available on all Motorola devices in the country. The move expands the Indian app marketplace’s footprint to more devices, allowing Android users to choose their preferred source to ...
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Government Says Sanchar Saathi App Optional, Can Be Removed; Apple Reportedly Plans to Oppose Mandatory Installation
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) recently directed smartphone makers to preload the Sanchar Saathi app on new devices. Reports suggested that OEMs would also have to ensure that users could not uninstall or disable the state-owned cybersecurity app. However, the government has now issued clarification on the same, stating that keeping it ...
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Govt Urges Smartphone Makers to Preload Sanchar Saathi App on New Devices: Report
The Ministry of telecommunications has reportedly asked smartphone makers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on new devices. As per the report, the notice was sent to mobile brands operating in the country on November 28, highlighting that users should not be able to uninstall or disable the app. The government’s cybersecurity app allows users...
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The End of Anonymous WhatsApp? What the SIM-Binding Rule Means for User Privacy in India
The DoT has issued a new directive that will impact users who access messaging apps across multiple devices. Under the updated rule, instant messaging platforms are required to enable SIM-based login verification. This means services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal must ensure that users have the same active SIM used during account registrat...
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Amazon Black Friday Sale 2025: iQOO Z10x, iQOO Neo 10R and More Smartphones Go on Sale at Discounted Prices
Amazon Black Friday Sale 2025 is currently live in India. Customers can grab deals and offers on popular smartphone models from iQOO in the ongoing sale. iQOO's different Z and Neo series smartphones are listed with price cuts. Buyers can also get exchange offers and payment discounts. Shoppers can also get EMI plans and coupon discounts.
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Best Curved Display Smartphones Under Rs 20,000: Moto G96 5G, Infinix Note 50s 5G+, iQOO Z10R and More
Several brands now offer curved-display smartphones under Rs. 20,000, bringing premium design and AMOLED panels to the budget segment. Leading options include the Moto G96 5G, Vivo T4R 5G, Infinix Note 50s 5G+, iQOO Z10R 5G and Realme P3 Pro 5G. These phones feature high-refresh-rate curved screens, large batteries, capable midrange chipsets and hi...
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Best Smartphones With 1TB Storage in India: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, iPhone 17 Pro Max and More
Smartphones with 1TB storage are gaining relevance in India as users demand more space for high-resolution photos, videos, games, and offline content. In 2025, only a few ultra-flagship phones offer this option, including the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 7, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air. These handsets pair massive storage with top-t...
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Sei Partners Xiaomi to Pre-Install DeFi Wallet on Phones, SEI Token Sees Rapid Price Moves
Sei Network’s wallet will now come pre-installed on new Xiaomi smartphones in global markets outside China and the US, giving millions of users immediate access to on-chain tools. The announcement triggered volatility in the SEI token, which saw sharp intraday swings as traders assessed the impact. User reactions on X highlighted both optimism ar...
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Motorola Hints at Book-Style Foldable Smartphone That Could Compete With the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Motorola appears to be working on a book-style foldable smartphone. Motorola has sent a CES 2026 invitation to several users, indicating the arrival of the new form factor. The invitation includes a box that appears to have the tagline 'Every fold reveals a possibility.' Motorola’s foldables so far have only included vertically folding clamshell...
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YouTube Leads UK Online Viewing With 51 Minutes Daily: Report
Britons watched YouTube on average for 51 minutes a day in 2025 on smartphones, tablets and PCs, regulator Ofcom said, noting that services from its owner Alphabet and from Meta account for more than half of all time spent online.
-
Scientists Unveil Screen That Produces Touchable 3D Images Using Light-Activated Pixels
Engineers at UC Santa Barbara have developed a revolutionary display that allows users to physically feel digital images in real time. The system uses optotactile pixels that expand when struck by light, forming raised bumps that match visual content. This wire-free design relies on heat-activated air pockets, opening new possibilities for interact...
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Nothing OS 4.0 Update Rollout Reportedly Paused to Implement ‘Urgent’ Fix
British smartphone brand Nothing announced the rollout of its latest Android 16-based firmware — dubbed Nothing OS 4.0 — in November, and some of its models have recently begun receiving the update in recent weeks. The company, however, is reported to have encountered an issue and has now reportedly paused its rollout to implement an “urgent ...
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Chinese Brands Aiming to Win Users with AI Features That Apple Lacks: Report
Chinese smartphone makers are said to be aiming to capitalise on Apple’s continued delay in rolling out artificial intelligence (AI) features by luring iPhone users to switch to their devices. According to a report, China-based original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) such as Honor, Huawei, Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi have begun promoting apps that hel...
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Apple, Google and Samsung Reportedly Challenge India's New Proposal on Always-On Smartphone Location Tracking
The Government reportedly received a proposal from the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) in June, which stated that user locations should only be provided if always-on smartphone location tracking is mandated. However, as per the report, Apple, Google, and Samsung have objected to the proposal citing privacy concerns. Currently, neithe...
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Centre Rolls Back Order On Mandatory Pre-Installation Of Sanchar Saathi App
The government on Wednesday rolled back an order mandating pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app on smartphones sold in the country.
-
Motorola Smartphones in India Now Support PhonePe's Indus Appstore
PhonePe’s Indus Appstore and Motorola India entered a partnership on Wednesday. Announcing the partnership, PhonePe highlighted that the Indus Appstore will now be available on all Motorola devices in the country. The move expands the Indian app marketplace’s footprint to more devices, allowing Android users to choose their preferred source to ...
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Government Says Sanchar Saathi App Optional, Can Be Removed; Apple Reportedly Plans to Oppose Mandatory Installation
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) recently directed smartphone makers to preload the Sanchar Saathi app on new devices. Reports suggested that OEMs would also have to ensure that users could not uninstall or disable the state-owned cybersecurity app. However, the government has now issued clarification on the same, stating that keeping it ...
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Govt Urges Smartphone Makers to Preload Sanchar Saathi App on New Devices: Report
The Ministry of telecommunications has reportedly asked smartphone makers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on new devices. As per the report, the notice was sent to mobile brands operating in the country on November 28, highlighting that users should not be able to uninstall or disable the app. The government’s cybersecurity app allows users...
-
The End of Anonymous WhatsApp? What the SIM-Binding Rule Means for User Privacy in India
The DoT has issued a new directive that will impact users who access messaging apps across multiple devices. Under the updated rule, instant messaging platforms are required to enable SIM-based login verification. This means services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal must ensure that users have the same active SIM used during account registrat...
-
Amazon Black Friday Sale 2025: iQOO Z10x, iQOO Neo 10R and More Smartphones Go on Sale at Discounted Prices
Amazon Black Friday Sale 2025 is currently live in India. Customers can grab deals and offers on popular smartphone models from iQOO in the ongoing sale. iQOO's different Z and Neo series smartphones are listed with price cuts. Buyers can also get exchange offers and payment discounts. Shoppers can also get EMI plans and coupon discounts.
-
Best Curved Display Smartphones Under Rs 20,000: Moto G96 5G, Infinix Note 50s 5G+, iQOO Z10R and More
Several brands now offer curved-display smartphones under Rs. 20,000, bringing premium design and AMOLED panels to the budget segment. Leading options include the Moto G96 5G, Vivo T4R 5G, Infinix Note 50s 5G+, iQOO Z10R 5G and Realme P3 Pro 5G. These phones feature high-refresh-rate curved screens, large batteries, capable midrange chipsets and hi...
