Use Of Smartphones

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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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  "Snooping Is Not Possible": Centre Doubles Down On Sanchar Saathi App

  The Sanchar Saathi app - at the centre of a row after the government mandated its installation on all smartphones sold in the country - cannot be used to 'snoop' on people or access private data, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said.

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  Chile Approves Law Banning Smartphone Use By Children At School

  Chile's parliament on Tuesday approved a law banning the use of smartphones by pupils on school premises, the latest country to restrict such access over concerns for children's mental and physical health.

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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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  Snapdragon-Powered Phones Will Soon Support AirDrop Transfers via Quick Share

  Google has taken another step towards breaking down Apple’s long-standing ‘walled garden’ by adding AirDrop support to Quick Share. The feature is currently exclusive to the Pixel 10 lineup, but Qualcomm has now confirmed that wider rollout is on the way for smartphones using Snapdragon chipsets. Once enabled, Android users will be able to sh...

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  Best Smartphones With 7,000mAh Battery: Oppo F31 Pro+ 5G, Realme GT 7, iQOO Neo 10 and More

  If you’re looking to buy a smartphone with a 7,000mAh battery, there’s a wide variety to choose from across brands like iQOO, Oppo, Realme, and more. They use the latest chipsets, high refresh rate displays, and 5G support. The list includes models like Oppo F31 Pro+ 5G, Realme GT 7, iQOO Neo 10 and more.

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  Pantone Colour of the Year 2026 Leaked; Existing Motorola Smartphone Already Uses It

  Motorola is once again in the spotlight after a leak suggested Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2026 is “Lightest Sky,” a shade the company already uses on its Razr 60 (Razr 2025), launched in India in May 2025. The unusual early appearance strengthens interest in the leak, especially given Motorola’s long partnership with Pantone. If confirmed...

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  Oppo Find X9 Pro Review: A ‘Pro’ Flagship With ‘Ultra’ Capability

  Oppo’s Find X9 Pro aims to outdo last year’s Find X8 Pro. It’s well-equipped when it comes to hardware and sees upgrades on nearly every front. Of course there is a bit of give and take involved. Thankfully, Oppo has also launched a custom Hasselblad Teleconverter Kit for enthusiasts, which helps it go above and beyond when it comes to smartp...

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  New Aadhaar App Explained: What It Is, Key Features, How to Download, and More

  Aadhaar is a 12-digit number issued to each individual by the UIDAI. It is a crucial document that is required to access several government-linked benefits and schemes. While the government issues a physical Aadhaar card to all holders, its digital copy streamlines the authentication process and cuts down on the use of physical documents.And one of...

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  Samsung Wallet Announces Support for Unlocking Mahindra e-SUV Using Smartphones

  Samsung has announced that it will soon introduce a new Digital Car key functionality in its native Wallet app, which will allow Mahindra electric SUV owners to unlock and lock their cars from their Galaxy devices. Owners will no longer need a physical key fob or a key to access their Mahindra SUV. While the company has not revealed the names of th...

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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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  Motorola G67 Power 5G Visits Geekbench With Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC

  Motorola launched the Moto G86 Power 5G in India in July, and its upcoming G67 Power 5G has been spotted on Geekbench, hinting at an imminent release. The G67 Power 5G scored 1,022 in the single-core test and 2,917 in the multi-core test, indicating capable performance for everyday use and moderate multitasking. The smartphone is expected to featur...

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  Amazon Diwali Sale 2025: Top Deals on Bestselling Laptops From Dell, HP and More

  Amazon’s Great Indian Festival 2025 sale has entered its “Diwali Special” phase, continuing discounts on laptops, smartphones, and more from top brands. Shoppers can check the “Amazon Bestsellers” list for trending devices and use bank offers from Axis, IDFC First, Bobcard, RBL, and Amazon Pay ICICI to get up to 10 percent extra cashback ...

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  Google Chrome Updated With Improved Support for Android’s New Desktop Mode: Report

  Google is reportedly testing a new Chrome feature for Android that automatically requests the desktop version of websites when the browser is used in the Desktop Mode. This lets users to access the full desktop-style layouts by default. In the new version, Google Chrome reportedly shows its full tab strip at the top. It is reportedly working by cha...

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  Emirates Bans Use Of Power Banks On All Flights From October 1. Here's Why

  A power bank is a portable, rechargeable device primarily designed to provide power to other electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops and cameras.