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OnePlus Begins OxygenOS 15 Closed Beta Programme for OnePlus Nord CE 4, Nord CE 4 Lite 5G in India
OnePlus has begun the Android 15-based OxygenOS 15 Closed Beta Testing (CBT) programme for the OnePlus Nord CE 4 and OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite in India. The short-term programme will allow 2,000 Nord series smartphone users to receive early software releases. Active members of the OnePlus Community can participate in the programme and report OS bu...
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Apple to Invest Up to $1.5 Billion in Globalstar for Satellite Coverage Expansion
Apple is set to invest as much as $1.5 billion in Globalstar, as the iPhone maker looks to enhance the satellite communication services available on its smartphones. The agreement includes a $1.1 billion cash investment by Apple, along with a $400 million purchase for a 20% equity stake in Globalstar. The satellite firm plans to allocate some of th...
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Nothing Phone 2a Plus Community Edition With Glow-in-the-Dark Rear Panel Launched in India
Nothing Phone 2a Plus Community Edition was finally launched in India on Wednesday. The latest handset is a special edition of the Nothing Phone 2a Plus that went official in the country earlier this year. The Nothing Phone 2a Plus Community Edition is a culmination of the Community Edition Project, which began in March this year.
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US FCC Adopts Rules That Require All Smartphones to Offer Hearing Aid Support
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted new rules mandating that all mobile phones released in the country must be compatible with hearing aids and adhere to volume control standards that allow users to hear sounds at a louder volume without introducing distortion. This initiative seeks to enhance accessibility for the 48 million...
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Honor X60, Honor X60 Pro With 108-Megapixel Rear Camera, MagicOS 8.0 Launched: Price, Specifications
Honor X60 series has been launched in China as a successor to the X50 series, which made its debut in July last year. The Chinese smartphone maker's latest lineup comprises two models: Honor X60 and X60 Pro. Both models share some features such as the 108-megapixel primary rear cameras.
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Nothing Phone 2a Community Edition to Debut on October 30
Nothing will launch its first Community Edition smartphone at the end of this month, the Carl Pei led brand confirmed on Tuesday. The upcoming handset is the culmination of the 'Nothing Phone 2a Community Edition Project' that started in March this year. As part of this initiative, the UK-based brand has taken design, wallpaper, and packaging ideas...
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Redmi Note 14 Pro 4G Allegedly Spotted on FCC Certification Site With Key Specifications
Redmi Note 14 Pro 4G launch seems to be around the corner as the handset has bagged certification from the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website. The listing shows key specifications of the Redmi Note 14 Pro 4G including its RAM and storage options. It is listed to feature a 6.67-inch display and a 5,000mAh battery.
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Google Chat Rolls Out Video Messaging Feature and Transcription Capabilities for Voice Messages
Google has announced new Workspace updates for its messaging platform Google Chat. These features, which include video messaging capability, are aimed at improving the communication between users, saving time and making it more effective. The company also builds upon the voice messaging feature that it introduced earlier this year on Google Chat by...
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How World Mobile Plans to Globalise Web3 Wireless Networks
The World Mobile Group is a London, UK-based company that has created a mobile network using blockchain as the foundational technology. It was launched in 2018 by Micky Watkins, who is the CEO of the company. The governance of this network is community driven.
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Down, But Not Out? These Critical Services Still Rely On Pagers
As mobile phones became the world's main communications tool, pagers, also known as beepers because of the sound they make to notify users about incoming messages, were largely rendered obsolete, with demand plunging from their 1990s heyday.
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Google Working on Bringing Cross-Platform Chat Encryption 'As Soon as Possible' After iOS 18 Adds RCS Support
iOS 18 now supports RCS chats on eligible iPhone models with compatible network providers. Google has now announced its efforts to implement cross-platform end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messaging, as it attempts to secure communications between iOS and Android devices.
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iOS 18 Update Brings RCS Messaging, Shortcut for Dialling Phone Numbers to iPhone
iOS 18 was rolled out for iPhone users globally on Monday. It includes changes such as home and lock screen customisation, revamped apps, and more options in the Control Centre. The update also includes two features that are new to iOS but have been long-existent on Android: Rich Communication Services (RCS) Messaging and T9 Dialling.
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Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Surfaces on US FCC Website Hinting at Imminent Launch: Report
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE has been spotted on the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Korean Testing Certification Institute (KTC) websites, giving us some insight into the device's connectivity and battery specifcations, ahead of its anticipated debut.
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Realme 13 5G Listed on NBTC, BIS and Other Certification Websites; May Feature 5,000mAh Battery: Report
Realme 13 5G appears to be the next entrant in the brand's number series. As of now, the Chinese tech brand has not shared any information on its existence, but the phone was spotted in an NBTC listing as well as a few other listings including the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), US Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and TUV Certification. T...
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Samsung to Bring Portrait Studio, Other Galaxy AI Features to Galaxy S23 Series and Older Models
Samsung is bringing new features it debuted with the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 to other Galaxy smartphones too, including the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5, and older models, the company announced in its community forum. These features will be powered by Samsung's Galaxy AI.
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OnePlus Begins OxygenOS 15 Closed Beta Programme for OnePlus Nord CE 4, Nord CE 4 Lite 5G in India
OnePlus has begun the Android 15-based OxygenOS 15 Closed Beta Testing (CBT) programme for the OnePlus Nord CE 4 and OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite in India. The short-term programme will allow 2,000 Nord series smartphone users to receive early software releases. Active members of the OnePlus Community can participate in the programme and report OS bu...
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Apple to Invest Up to $1.5 Billion in Globalstar for Satellite Coverage Expansion
Apple is set to invest as much as $1.5 billion in Globalstar, as the iPhone maker looks to enhance the satellite communication services available on its smartphones. The agreement includes a $1.1 billion cash investment by Apple, along with a $400 million purchase for a 20% equity stake in Globalstar. The satellite firm plans to allocate some of th...
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Nothing Phone 2a Plus Community Edition With Glow-in-the-Dark Rear Panel Launched in India
Nothing Phone 2a Plus Community Edition was finally launched in India on Wednesday. The latest handset is a special edition of the Nothing Phone 2a Plus that went official in the country earlier this year. The Nothing Phone 2a Plus Community Edition is a culmination of the Community Edition Project, which began in March this year.
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US FCC Adopts Rules That Require All Smartphones to Offer Hearing Aid Support
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted new rules mandating that all mobile phones released in the country must be compatible with hearing aids and adhere to volume control standards that allow users to hear sounds at a louder volume without introducing distortion. This initiative seeks to enhance accessibility for the 48 million...
-
Honor X60, Honor X60 Pro With 108-Megapixel Rear Camera, MagicOS 8.0 Launched: Price, Specifications
Honor X60 series has been launched in China as a successor to the X50 series, which made its debut in July last year. The Chinese smartphone maker's latest lineup comprises two models: Honor X60 and X60 Pro. Both models share some features such as the 108-megapixel primary rear cameras.
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Nothing Phone 2a Community Edition to Debut on October 30
Nothing will launch its first Community Edition smartphone at the end of this month, the Carl Pei led brand confirmed on Tuesday. The upcoming handset is the culmination of the 'Nothing Phone 2a Community Edition Project' that started in March this year. As part of this initiative, the UK-based brand has taken design, wallpaper, and packaging ideas...
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Redmi Note 14 Pro 4G Allegedly Spotted on FCC Certification Site With Key Specifications
Redmi Note 14 Pro 4G launch seems to be around the corner as the handset has bagged certification from the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website. The listing shows key specifications of the Redmi Note 14 Pro 4G including its RAM and storage options. It is listed to feature a 6.67-inch display and a 5,000mAh battery.
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Google Chat Rolls Out Video Messaging Feature and Transcription Capabilities for Voice Messages
Google has announced new Workspace updates for its messaging platform Google Chat. These features, which include video messaging capability, are aimed at improving the communication between users, saving time and making it more effective. The company also builds upon the voice messaging feature that it introduced earlier this year on Google Chat by...
-
How World Mobile Plans to Globalise Web3 Wireless Networks
The World Mobile Group is a London, UK-based company that has created a mobile network using blockchain as the foundational technology. It was launched in 2018 by Micky Watkins, who is the CEO of the company. The governance of this network is community driven.
-
Down, But Not Out? These Critical Services Still Rely On Pagers
As mobile phones became the world's main communications tool, pagers, also known as beepers because of the sound they make to notify users about incoming messages, were largely rendered obsolete, with demand plunging from their 1990s heyday.
-
Google Working on Bringing Cross-Platform Chat Encryption 'As Soon as Possible' After iOS 18 Adds RCS Support
iOS 18 now supports RCS chats on eligible iPhone models with compatible network providers. Google has now announced its efforts to implement cross-platform end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messaging, as it attempts to secure communications between iOS and Android devices.
-
iOS 18 Update Brings RCS Messaging, Shortcut for Dialling Phone Numbers to iPhone
iOS 18 was rolled out for iPhone users globally on Monday. It includes changes such as home and lock screen customisation, revamped apps, and more options in the Control Centre. The update also includes two features that are new to iOS but have been long-existent on Android: Rich Communication Services (RCS) Messaging and T9 Dialling.
-
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Surfaces on US FCC Website Hinting at Imminent Launch: Report
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE has been spotted on the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Korean Testing Certification Institute (KTC) websites, giving us some insight into the device's connectivity and battery specifcations, ahead of its anticipated debut.
-
Realme 13 5G Listed on NBTC, BIS and Other Certification Websites; May Feature 5,000mAh Battery: Report
Realme 13 5G appears to be the next entrant in the brand's number series. As of now, the Chinese tech brand has not shared any information on its existence, but the phone was spotted in an NBTC listing as well as a few other listings including the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), US Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and TUV Certification. T...
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Samsung to Bring Portrait Studio, Other Galaxy AI Features to Galaxy S23 Series and Older Models
Samsung is bringing new features it debuted with the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 to other Galaxy smartphones too, including the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5, and older models, the company announced in its community forum. These features will be powered by Samsung's Galaxy AI.
