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  Samsung to Bring Galaxy S25 Ultra’s Motion Photo, Other Camera Features to Older Galaxy Models: Report

  Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra was launched as the top-of-the-line offering in the company’s flagship phone lineup earlier this month and it comes with spec upgrades, especially in terms of the camera. However, some of the new camera-centric features, such as Motion Photo and 10-bit HDR video, might also trickle down to older Galaxy models, according t...

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  Lawsuit Accuses Amazon of Secretly Tracking Consumers Through Cellphones

  Amazon obtained "backdoor access" to consumers' phones by providing tens of thousands of app developers with code known as Amazon Ads SDK to be embedded in their apps, according to a proposed class action lawsuit in San Francisco federal court.

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  Windows 11 Start Menu Phone Integration Now Allows Support for iPhone

  Microsoft is experimenting with a new feature for Windows Insiders in the Dev and Beta channels. Previously, the company tested the ability for Android users to access their handsets from the Start menu. Now, it is extending the phone integration to iPhone users, who can now access calls and messages from the connected smartphones directly from ...

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  Android 16 Beta 1 Rolled Out for Google Pixel Phones: Features, Compatible Models

  Android 16 Beta 1 is rolling out to eligible devices, giving developers and enthusiasts a preview of the next major update to Google's smartphone OS. Currently available only for recent Google Pixel models, the release includes some new features that will make their way to users later this year. Android 16 is expected to roll out in Q2 2024, which ...

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  Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Brings Deeper Integration With Gemini, New AI Features

  Samsung Galaxy S25 series was launched at the company’s Galaxy Unpacked event on Wednesday. During the event, artificial intelligence (AI) took centre stage as the company announced a large number of new AI features for the devices. While some of these features are powered by the South Korean tech giant’s Galaxy AI suite, several new AI feature...

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  Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+ Prices in India Announced

  Samsung Galaxy S25 series has finally been revealed. The phones are available to preorder in India as of January 23. As always, Samsung has introduced all three models of its Galaxy S series in India. This includes the Samsung Galaxy S25, the bigger Samsung Galaxy S25+ model, and the camera-focused Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra model, which also comes w...

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  Flipkart Monumental Sale Begins on January 13; iPhone 16 Series, iPhone 16 Pro Series Deals Revealed

  Flipkart Monumental Sale is set for January 13 in India, offering early access to Flipkart Plus and VIP members. This Republic Day special sale will feature discounts on mobile phones, smart TVs, and home appliances. Apple's iPhone 16 series will be available at a reduced price during the event.

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  Google Must Face Mobile Phone Privacy Class Action, Possible Trial

  Google failed to persuade a federal judge to dismiss a privacy class action claiming it collected users' personal data. Users of Android and non-Android mobile devices accused Google of invading their privacy and violating a California law against unauthorised fraudulent computer access by intercepting and saving their personal browsing histories w...

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  Rapido Reportedly Fixes Security Flaw That Exposed User and Driver Information

  Rapido has addressed a security flaw that exposed user and driver personal information via a feedback form, revealing names, email addresses, and phone numbers, according to a TechCrunch report. Discovered by a security researcher, the issue has been acknowledged and resolved by securing the portal to prevent unauthorised access and potential scams...

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  Apple Close to Winning Indonesian Approval to End iPhone 16 Ban After $1 Billion Investment

  Apple is close to getting Indonesia to lift its ban on iPhone 16 sales. Indonesia warmed to Apple’s proposal after Prabowo was briefed on it over the weekend at a meeting that discussed the tug-of-war between the government and Apple.

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  ChatGPT Comes To WhatsApp: OpenAI's Latest Experiment Explained

  OpenAI has launched an experimental service, 1-800-ChatGPT, enabling users to access its chatbot via WhatsApp and phone calls.

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  OpenAI Introduces New Phone Number for ChatGPT, Lets Users Access Chatbot via Phone Calls and WhatsApp

  OpenAI introduced an official phone number for ChatGPT on Wednesday. People in eligible regions can make phone calls to this number to access the company’s chatbot and interact with it verbally. Additionally, people residing in the rest of the world can save the contact and text it on WhatsApp to talk to the generative artificial intelligence (AI...

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  Vipps Emerges as First Apple Pay Tap-to-Pay Competitor on iPhone Due to EU Regulation

  Vipps has launched contactless payments on iPhone in Norway, becoming the first third-party app to offer tap-to-pay on iOS, similar to Apple Pay. Previously, only Apple Pay and Wallet could access the NFC chip, but iOS 18.1 update now allows third-party access in select regions.

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  Samsung to End Support for DeX for PC With One UI 7, Asks Users to Switch to Link to Windows App

  Samsung will end support for DeX for PC with its upcoming operating system (OS) dubbed One UI 7, the company has confirmed. In its place, the South Korean technology conglomerate will prioritise the more recent Link to Windows app for accessing phone features on a PC.

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  Shared Phones, Missed Lessons: Students Face Challenges As Delhi Schools Go Online

  With Delhi schools switching over to online teaching due to high pollution levels, students living in the city's slum areas are facing significant accessibility challenges.