Using Phones

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  Cyber Scams Are Converging Real World Crime, Here's How To Safe

  It starts with a call from someone claiming to be your bank. They know your name, your bank, even know your credit card number. There's been "unusual activity" on your account, they say - and they just sent you OTP to verify your identity.

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  3 Men Allegedly Rape Woman In Bengaluru, Steal Her Fridge, Washing Machine

  A woman from Bengaluru has alleged that she was raped by her friend and two other men, who then threatened her and made her transfer money to them before snatching her phone and even stealing her fridge and washing machine.

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  All About Bitchat, Jack Dorsey's Messaging App That Works Without Internet

  Jack Dorsey, the former Twitter co-founder and CEO of Block, has launched a new messaging app, Bitchat. It's making noise in the tech world for all the right reasons.

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  Android 16’s Live Updates to Show Active Navigation, Ongoing Phone Calls, and More on Lock Screen

  Google released the first stable build of Android 16 last month with several new features in tow. Among them is Live Updates which delivers notifications for activities in real-time on the Android phone’s lock screen. The tech giant has now provided more information about this feature. Live Updates in Android 16 can be incorporated into apps offe...

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  How to Check Battery Health on Android Smartphones

  Smartphone batteries degrade and lose capacity over time, and a battery replacement eventually becomes necessary. Battery health monitoring is a feature that is now available on select Google Pixel phones with the Android 16 update. Many third-party Android manufacturers have also enabled this convenient feature, allowing users to monitor their pho...

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  Google Fined $314 Million For Misusing Android Users' Phone Data

  Google was told by a California jury to pay $314 million over claims that it illegally used Android users' cellular data to collect information without their knowledge.

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  Nothing Headphone 1 Launched in India With Up to 80 Hours of Battery Life, Transparent Design

  Nothing Headphone 1 feature 40mm dynamic drivers, up to 42dB ANC with transparency mode, and KEF-tuned audio. The headphones support Bluetooth 5.3, dual-device connectivity, and AAC, SBC, and LDAC codecs. Equipped with a 1,040mAh battery, it is said to attain a full charge in 120 minutes via a USB Type-C port. The Headphone 1 are claimed to offer u...

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  IAS Neha Byadwal Failed 3 Attempts. Then 'Broke Up' With Mobile For 3 Years

  After three failed UPSC attempts, Neha Byadwal broke up with her mobile phone for three years.

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  Scolded Over Excessive Phone Use, Madhya Pradesh Girl Fakes Own Kidnapping

  Upset after being scolded by her mother for excessive mobile phone use, a 13-year-old girl in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur allegedly faked her own kidnapping and even demanded a ransom of Rs 15 lakh through a handwritten note, police said on Monday.

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  Traffic Jam In Space: How Phones, WiFi Are Blocking Signals From Black Holes

  The scientists who precisely measure the position of Earth are in a bit of trouble. Their measurements are essential for the satellites we use for navigation, communication and Earth observation every day.

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  Best Basic, No-Frills Mobile Phones With WhatsApp Support in 2025

  The demand for "dumb phones", basic handsets that prioritise essential communication over complex smartphone functions, is on the rise. These devices, ideal for a "digital detox," offer calling, texting, and access to useful apps like WhatsApp, at a more affordable price. While older feature phones running KaiOS can no longer run WhatsApp, here are...

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  Google Pixel Call Screening Feature Could Launch in India Soon With Support for Hindi: Report

  Google's Call Screening feature for Pixel phones is reportedly heading to India, nearly seven years after its debut. This Google Pixel phone feature uses AI to offer smart reply suggestions during calls, but it could require manual user selection to respond in India. Apple is also expected to introduce similar call screening capabilities with its u...

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  Telegram Bot Reportedly Spotted Selling Sensitive Personal Data of Indian Users

  Telegram reportedly has a bot that sells sensitive personal data of Indian users to willing buyers. As per the report, the bot operates independently and shares information such as names, addresses, father’s name, and even Aadhaar, Pan Card, and Voter ID numbers. The bot reportedly lets users find the full profile data of another Indian user base...

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  iPhone 16 Available at Rs. 68,400 With Cashback Offer, Making It a Great Deal

  iPhone 16 price in India has dropped below Rs. 70,000, even without a trade-in. Buyers with eligible bank cards can save Rs. 4,000, thanks to a cashback offer. Meanwhile, the upcoming Amazon Prime Day 2025 sale might also offer comparable or even better deals on the iPhone 16.

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  Google Chrome for Android Now Lets You Move Address Bar to the Bottom of the App

  Google Chrome has rolled out a new update for its Android app which lets users change the position of the address bar. It can now be moved to the bottom of the screen on the web browser for more flexibility. As per Google, this change makes it easier to use Chrome for Android on devices with different-sized screens, enabling users with varied hand ...