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Netflix Makes Video Games Available to Play on TVs; Adds Pictionary: Game Night, and More
Netflix subscribers can now play games on their smart TVs. The streaming company allow users to play select games on their TVs using their phones as controllers. Along with the announcement, Netflix introduced a new lineup of games, all designed as party titles intended for group play. The latest move is a strategy to expand beyond movies and TV sh...
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IMC 2025: JioBharat Phones With Safety Features, Jio AI Classroom Programme Announced
Jio has unveiled its latest series of JioBharat Phones, which now come with multiple safety features. The company said that the handsets will be most useful for the caretakers of the elderly, parents of children, and women, as they ship with location monitoring capabilities, usage manager, and up to seven-day battery backup. Additionally, the compa...
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17-Year-Old Girl Stabs Mother Over Mobile Phone Dispute In Kerala
A 17-year-old girl allegedly stabbed and seriously injured her mother following a dispute over mobile phone use in this coastal district, police said on Wednesday.
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Nothing Launches Essential AI Suite for Creating Personalised Apps; First Step Towards AI-Native OS, Says Carl Pei
Nothing has announced Essential, it's vibe coding suite aimed at AI-centric devices. It allows users to generate their own Essential apps using natural language commands. These can be shared on Playground, a new community-driven hub. The existing Essential Space app has also been further enhanced with the introduction of Essential Memory.
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Vivo X300, X300 Pro to Support Zeiss 2.35x Telephoto Converter Just Like the Vivo X200 Ultra
Vivo X300 series will be launched next month in China. Latest teasers by Vivo reveal that the Vivo X300 and X300 Pro will feature a Zeiss 2.35x telephoto zoom lens. This telephoto converter can be used to enhance the focal length of the telephoto camera. Both phones are confirmed to feature a 200-megapixel telephoto sensor and MediaTek Dimensity 95...
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Indian Driver Jailed In Singapore For Killing Professor While Using Phone
An Indian national was sentenced to two years and a month in jail and fined SGD2,000 on Friday by a Singapore court for killing a senior National University of Singapore (NUS) law professor in a road accident in 2023.
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eSIM Mobile Fraud: I4C Warns Users of eSIM Scams, Shares Tips to Stay Safe
The Department of Telecommunications’ (DoT) Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) recently blacklisted between 3,00,000 to 4,00,000 SIM cards that were allegedly being used to commit financial fraud, as per a report. Now, another government agency, the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) has issued a warning regarding an e-SIM fraud, where...
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South Korea Passes Bill Banning Mobile Phones In School Classrooms
South Korea has passed a bill banning the use of mobile phones in school classrooms nationwide, officials said Thursday, joining other countries in efforts to curb social media use among minors.
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Realme 15,000mAh Battery Phone, Chill Fan Phone Concepts Unveiled at 828 Fan Festival
Realme held its 828 Fan Festival in China on Wednesday, where two of its latest concept smartphones were showcased. The brand unveiled a concept smartphone equipped with a mammoth 15,000mAh battery. The handset is advertised to provide up to 50 hours of video playback and also allow reverse charging of other devices. Meanwhile, the Chill Fan phone ...
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iQOO Working on Smartphone With 7,000mAh Battery, Small Display to Compete With OnePlus 15T, Tipster Claims
iQOO 15 Mini is tipped to launch as a competitor to the rumoured OnePlus 15T. The phone is said to be a compact model in the upcoming iQOO 15 series. The handset might feature a large battery. To pack a high-capacity battery, the company can use the silicon-carbon technology. However, since iQOO has not confirmed the launch of a compact, this infor...
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Watch: Talking Parrot Leads To Major Drug Bust In England
A talking parrot helped police bust a major gang involved in selling drugs after officers discovered videos of the bird repeating dealer phrases like "two for 25."
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge Tipped to Pack a Larger 4,400mAh Battery
A tipster claims the Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge may feature a 4,400mAh battery, though earlier reports suggested a 4,200mAh cell. The phone is expected to be slimmer than the Galaxy S25 Edge, which measures 5.8mm in thickness. It may use new battery material technology, possibly a silicon-carbon cell. It is also likely to include a 50-megapixel ultra...
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Vivo X200 FE Review: Come for Compact Design, Stay for Camera
The Vivo X200 FE has a premium design and a sleek profile. The handset packs a vivid 6.77-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with good viewing angles. The handset also comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro processor capable of delivering good performance. The phone also features a triple-camera setup that delivers good results in various lighting cond...
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Amazon Great Freedom Festival 2025: Best Deals on Realme Phones Revealed Ahead of Sale
Amazon Great Freedom Festival 2025 sale will begin on July 31 at 12PM IST, with 12 hour early access for Prime members from midnight. During the sale, top deals will be available on smartphones from brands like Realme. Shoppers can further reduce prices using coupons, exchange offers, and bank discounts, including 10 percent off for SBI credit card...
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Samsung Brings Faster One UI 8 Updates Using Google's Trunk-Based Development Model: Report
Samsung has switched to a trunk-based development model for One UI 8 and future updates that could arrive faster than before. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, and Z Flip 7 FE were the first Android phones to launch with Android 16. Both Google and Samsung could offer more efficient, faster software updates, according to a report. Samsung's On...
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Netflix Makes Video Games Available to Play on TVs; Adds Pictionary: Game Night, and More
Netflix subscribers can now play games on their smart TVs. The streaming company allow users to play select games on their TVs using their phones as controllers. Along with the announcement, Netflix introduced a new lineup of games, all designed as party titles intended for group play. The latest move is a strategy to expand beyond movies and TV sh...
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IMC 2025: JioBharat Phones With Safety Features, Jio AI Classroom Programme Announced
Jio has unveiled its latest series of JioBharat Phones, which now come with multiple safety features. The company said that the handsets will be most useful for the caretakers of the elderly, parents of children, and women, as they ship with location monitoring capabilities, usage manager, and up to seven-day battery backup. Additionally, the compa...
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17-Year-Old Girl Stabs Mother Over Mobile Phone Dispute In Kerala
A 17-year-old girl allegedly stabbed and seriously injured her mother following a dispute over mobile phone use in this coastal district, police said on Wednesday.
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Nothing Launches Essential AI Suite for Creating Personalised Apps; First Step Towards AI-Native OS, Says Carl Pei
Nothing has announced Essential, it's vibe coding suite aimed at AI-centric devices. It allows users to generate their own Essential apps using natural language commands. These can be shared on Playground, a new community-driven hub. The existing Essential Space app has also been further enhanced with the introduction of Essential Memory.
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Vivo X300, X300 Pro to Support Zeiss 2.35x Telephoto Converter Just Like the Vivo X200 Ultra
Vivo X300 series will be launched next month in China. Latest teasers by Vivo reveal that the Vivo X300 and X300 Pro will feature a Zeiss 2.35x telephoto zoom lens. This telephoto converter can be used to enhance the focal length of the telephoto camera. Both phones are confirmed to feature a 200-megapixel telephoto sensor and MediaTek Dimensity 95...
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Indian Driver Jailed In Singapore For Killing Professor While Using Phone
An Indian national was sentenced to two years and a month in jail and fined SGD2,000 on Friday by a Singapore court for killing a senior National University of Singapore (NUS) law professor in a road accident in 2023.
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eSIM Mobile Fraud: I4C Warns Users of eSIM Scams, Shares Tips to Stay Safe
The Department of Telecommunications’ (DoT) Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) recently blacklisted between 3,00,000 to 4,00,000 SIM cards that were allegedly being used to commit financial fraud, as per a report. Now, another government agency, the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) has issued a warning regarding an e-SIM fraud, where...
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South Korea Passes Bill Banning Mobile Phones In School Classrooms
South Korea has passed a bill banning the use of mobile phones in school classrooms nationwide, officials said Thursday, joining other countries in efforts to curb social media use among minors.
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Realme 15,000mAh Battery Phone, Chill Fan Phone Concepts Unveiled at 828 Fan Festival
Realme held its 828 Fan Festival in China on Wednesday, where two of its latest concept smartphones were showcased. The brand unveiled a concept smartphone equipped with a mammoth 15,000mAh battery. The handset is advertised to provide up to 50 hours of video playback and also allow reverse charging of other devices. Meanwhile, the Chill Fan phone ...
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iQOO Working on Smartphone With 7,000mAh Battery, Small Display to Compete With OnePlus 15T, Tipster Claims
iQOO 15 Mini is tipped to launch as a competitor to the rumoured OnePlus 15T. The phone is said to be a compact model in the upcoming iQOO 15 series. The handset might feature a large battery. To pack a high-capacity battery, the company can use the silicon-carbon technology. However, since iQOO has not confirmed the launch of a compact, this infor...
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Watch: Talking Parrot Leads To Major Drug Bust In England
A talking parrot helped police bust a major gang involved in selling drugs after officers discovered videos of the bird repeating dealer phrases like "two for 25."
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge Tipped to Pack a Larger 4,400mAh Battery
A tipster claims the Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge may feature a 4,400mAh battery, though earlier reports suggested a 4,200mAh cell. The phone is expected to be slimmer than the Galaxy S25 Edge, which measures 5.8mm in thickness. It may use new battery material technology, possibly a silicon-carbon cell. It is also likely to include a 50-megapixel ultra...
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Vivo X200 FE Review: Come for Compact Design, Stay for Camera
The Vivo X200 FE has a premium design and a sleek profile. The handset packs a vivid 6.77-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with good viewing angles. The handset also comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro processor capable of delivering good performance. The phone also features a triple-camera setup that delivers good results in various lighting cond...
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Amazon Great Freedom Festival 2025: Best Deals on Realme Phones Revealed Ahead of Sale
Amazon Great Freedom Festival 2025 sale will begin on July 31 at 12PM IST, with 12 hour early access for Prime members from midnight. During the sale, top deals will be available on smartphones from brands like Realme. Shoppers can further reduce prices using coupons, exchange offers, and bank discounts, including 10 percent off for SBI credit card...
-
Samsung Brings Faster One UI 8 Updates Using Google's Trunk-Based Development Model: Report
Samsung has switched to a trunk-based development model for One UI 8 and future updates that could arrive faster than before. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, and Z Flip 7 FE were the first Android phones to launch with Android 16. Both Google and Samsung could offer more efficient, faster software updates, according to a report. Samsung's On...
