Smartphone Users

• 

  Apple iPhone 16 Price Slashed By Rs 9,901: Know How To Get It For Rs 69,999

  Apple iPhone 16 Price: Flipkart has reduced the price of the Apple iPhone 16 (128GB, Black) to Rs 69,999, down from its launch price of Rs 79,900.

• 

  Nothing Phone 3 to Be Manufactured in India, Company Reveals Portion of Rear Panel With Model Number

  Nothing Phone 3 will be manufactured in India, just like the Nothing Phone 2 and Phone 3a, according to the company. The company has also given users an early look at the handset's design and confirmed its model number ahead of its debut in India and global markets.

• 

  Google's June 2025 Pixel Drop Brings AI Sticker Generation to Gboard, Pixel VIPs Widget and Camera Hints

  Google's June 2025 Pixel Feature Drop is now rolling out alongside the Android 16 update for Pixel smartphones. This update introduces a new Pixel VIPs widget for easy contact access and enables AI sticker generation directly within Gboard. Pixel camera app users will receive hints on feature usage, while existing exclusive Pixel features are expan...

• 

  Vodafone Idea (Vi) Announces Rollout of 5G Services in Bengaluru

  Vi announced the rollout of its 5G services in Bengaluru. Vi users with 5G-supported smartphones can access the high-speed 5G network starting June 11. The carrier had rolled out 5G services in Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Patna, and Chandigarh last month. As a launch offer, Vi is providing unlimited 5G data on prepaid plans starting at Rs. 299.

• 

  NxtQuantum to Launch AI+ Branded Phones in India By the End of June

  NxtQuantum Shift Technologies is set to introduce the AI+ brand of smartphones in India soon. The handsets will be made in the country and will be available through Flipkart. The phones are said to use "homegrown user interface, localised software, and indigenously built hardware." The company says that the phones will arrive in the country by the...

• 

  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...

• 

  Your Smartphone Is A Parasite, According To Evolution

  Head lice, fleas and tapeworms have been with us throughout human history. Yet, the greatest parasite now is no blood-sucking invertebrate. It is sleek, glass-fronted and addictive by design. Its host? Every human on Earth with a wifi signal.

• 

  Smuggled North Korean Phone Reveals Extreme Censorship, Surveillance: "Screenshot Every 5 Min"

  These devices are embedded with tools that aim to enforce the state's ideology, perpetuate the hate campaign against neighbouring South Korea.

• 

  Instagram Adds Support for 3:4 Aspect Ratio Photos Shot Using Smartphone Cameras

  Instagram now supports 3:4 aspect ratio photos, a default format for many smartphone cameras. Users can now upload images without the need for prior cropping, streamlining the sharing process. Previously, the platform only allowed images in 5:4 or 1:1 (square) aspect ratios to be uploaded, while others would need to be cropped.

• 

  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...

• 

  OpenAI’s Sam Altman Reportedly Hints at New AI Device Being Developed With Jony Ive

  OpenAI announced its acquisition of Jony Ive’s artificial intelligence (AI) hardware startup io on Wednesday. Just hours after that, Sam Altman reportedly revealed information about the secretive AI device the two companies are building. As per the report, the under-the-wrap device is not a smartphone, or a wearable such as smartglasses.

• 

  Honor 400 Series to Get Six Years of Android Updates, AI Features Powered by Google’s Veo 2

  Honor 400 series is scheduled to be launched in the European markets today (May 22) comprising Honor 400 and Honor 400 Pro models. Ahead of its anticipated debut, Honor has announced that both smartphones will be introduced with six years of Android updates. As part of its long-standing collaboration with Google, the company will offer artificial i...

• 

  No Apps, No Notifications: US Startup's 'Fake' Phones Spark Buzz Online

  This minimalist device, priced at $20, features a smooth, empty surface that allows users to mimic scrolling motions without accessing any digital content.

• 

  Nothing Phone 2 Update Brings Privacy Space, Stability Improvements and Latest Security Patch

  Nothing on Friday commenced the rollout of a new OS update for its flagship smartphone, the Nothing Phone 2. It is said to bring new features along with performance and stability improvements. One of the standout additions is a Privacy Space feature which acts like a digital safe and allows users to secure sensitive apps and data. Nothing has also ...

• 

  iPhone Could Get AI-Powered Battery Management Mode With iOS 19: Report

  Apple is developing a new AI-powered battery management mode for the iPhone, which could improve battery life with the iOS 19 update expected later this year. This Apple Intelligence feature would dynamically adjust power usage based on individual smartphone usage patterns. The iOS 19 update will also reportedly include a feature displaying the est...