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Google's Identity Check Security Feature Will Arrive on More Phones With Android 16: Report
- Wednesday April 16, 2025
- Written by David Delima
Google's Android 16 update will reportedly expand its Identity Check security feature, currently on select Samsung and Pixel phones, to more Android devices. This feature safeguards user data and Google accounts upon phone theft by requiring biometric authentication for critical setting changes. The feature is similar to Apple's Stolen Device Prote...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Android Smartphones Get Auto-Restart Security Feature With Latest Google Play Services Update
- Wednesday April 16, 2025
- Written by David Delima
Google is rolling out a new Android security feature that automatically restarts smartphones left unlocked for three days to protect user data from unauthorised access. This functionality is also expected to arrive on Android tablets. The move mirrors Apple's 'Inactivity Reboot' feature, launched with iOS 18.1 in October 2024, which reboots unatten...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Airtel Launches Rs. 451 Prepaid Recharge Plan With Complimentary JioHotstar Subscription: Benefits
- Wednesday April 16, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Bharti Airtel has launched a new recharge voucher for prepaid users in India. Arriving amidst the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, it bundles a complimentary subscription to JioHotstar, the streaming platform formed post amalgamation of JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar. It offers 50GB of data too. With this plan, Airtel customers can stream th...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Global Smartphone Shipments Surged 1.5 Percent YoY in Q1 2025; Samsung, Apple Retain Top Positions: IDC
- Wednesday April 16, 2025
- Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
The global smartphone market has started on a positive note in 2025, according to a preliminary report by market research firm International Data Corporation (IDC). Worldwide smartphone shipments grew 1.5 percent year-over-year (YoY) to 304.9 million units in the first quarter of 2025. Samsung remained the market leader, followed by Apple. The iPh...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Auto Industry Witnesses Record Sales In FY25, SUVs Remain Key Contributor
- Tuesday April 15, 2025
- Auto | IANS
India's auto industry achieved a new milestone in the financial year ending March 2025, with passenger vehicle sales rising to a record 43 lakh units, according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).
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www.ndtv.com
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Apple Is Improving Apple Intelligence Features Using Differential Privacy Techniques
- Tuesday April 15, 2025
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Apple is developing new techniques to analyse user data patterns and aggregated insights to improve its artificial intelligence (AI) features. The Cupertino-based tech giant shared these differential privacy techniques on Monday, highlighting that these methods will not breach users’ privacy. Instead, the company is focusing on gathering data suc...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Google Raises Minimum RAM and Memory Specifications for Android Smartphones
- Tuesday April 15, 2025
- Written by David Delima
Google is increasing the minimum hardware specs for Android phones shipping with Google Mobile Services. New devices must now be equipped with more RAM and storage to ship with the Google Play Store and Play Services. While these specifications are well below most existing entry-level offerings, the update also enforces support for emergency contac...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Apple Takes Top Spot for First-Quarter Smartphone Sales, Data Shows
- Monday April 14, 2025
- Reuters
Apple took the top spot for global smartphone sales in the first quarter on the back of the iPhone 16e's launch. The International Data Corporation, which tracks mobile phone shipments, said global shipments rose 1.5 percent in the first quarter, with Apple rushing to stockpile units to avoid tariffs imposed by US president Donald Trump.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Google Patches Critical Android Zero-Day Security Flaws Exploited by Hackers
- Wednesday April 9, 2025
- Written by David Delima
Google has released a new security update that patches two critical zero-day vulnerabilities on Android devices. One of the flaws allows zero-click exploits, enabling hackers to access sensitive data without user interaction. Google Pixel users should update immediately, while others will have to wait for manufacturers to release patches.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Smartphone Exports Surpass Rs 2 Lakh Crore, iPhone Shipments Tops List: Centre
- Tuesday April 8, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
Mobile phone exports surpassed Rs 2 lakh crore in the 2024-25 financial year with iPhone shipments alone contributing about Rs 1.5 lakh crore, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday.
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www.ndtv.com
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Selling Old Phone Or Laptop? Your Personal Data May Still At Risk
- Tuesday April 8, 2025
- Feature | The Conversation
You're about to recycle your laptop or your phone, so you delete all your photos and personal files. Maybe you even reset the device to factory settings.
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www.ndtv.com
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Nothing Phone 3a's Essential Space Reportedly Has a Monthly Processing Limit
- Tuesday April 8, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Nothing Phone 3a series was launched last month and one of its standout features was Essential Space. Activated via the new dedicated Essential Key, it acts as a one-stop solution to gather all sorts of data such as screenshots, photos, and voice notes, and recall them using AI. While this feature was a nifty addition which was appreciated by users...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Apple Appealing Against UK 'Back Door' Order, Tribunal Confirms
- Monday April 7, 2025
- Reuters
Apple is appealing against a British government order to create a "back door" to its encrypted cloud storage systems. Apple believes that once created, this o-called backdoor could be exploited by hackers in addition to governments, a sentiment echoed by security experts.
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www.gadgets360.com
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BSNL Launches IPL 251 Prepaid Recharge Plan With 251GB Data, 60-Day Validity
- Thursday April 3, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced a new recharge plan for its prepaid mobile users in India. Priced at Rs. 251, it is introduced as a Special Tariff Voucher (STVs) which means it does not come with an active service validity. As per the state-run telecommunications operator, the new prepaid recharge voucher targets viewers of the on...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Apple Planning to Upgrade Its Health App, Add an AI-Powered Doctor for Recommendations: Mark Gurman
- Tuesday April 1, 2025
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Apple is reportedly working on revamping the Health app and plans to add an artificial intelligence (AI) doctor. As per the report, the Cupertino-based tech giant is planning to offer users a personalised experience with its app, complete with ecosystem-wide and third-party data tracking and health recommendations based on shared information.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Google's Identity Check Security Feature Will Arrive on More Phones With Android 16: Report
- Wednesday April 16, 2025
- Written by David Delima
Google's Android 16 update will reportedly expand its Identity Check security feature, currently on select Samsung and Pixel phones, to more Android devices. This feature safeguards user data and Google accounts upon phone theft by requiring biometric authentication for critical setting changes. The feature is similar to Apple's Stolen Device Prote...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
Android Smartphones Get Auto-Restart Security Feature With Latest Google Play Services Update
- Wednesday April 16, 2025
- Written by David Delima
Google is rolling out a new Android security feature that automatically restarts smartphones left unlocked for three days to protect user data from unauthorised access. This functionality is also expected to arrive on Android tablets. The move mirrors Apple's 'Inactivity Reboot' feature, launched with iOS 18.1 in October 2024, which reboots unatten...
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www.gadgets360.com
-
Airtel Launches Rs. 451 Prepaid Recharge Plan With Complimentary JioHotstar Subscription: Benefits
- Wednesday April 16, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Bharti Airtel has launched a new recharge voucher for prepaid users in India. Arriving amidst the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, it bundles a complimentary subscription to JioHotstar, the streaming platform formed post amalgamation of JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar. It offers 50GB of data too. With this plan, Airtel customers can stream th...
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www.gadgets360.com
-
Global Smartphone Shipments Surged 1.5 Percent YoY in Q1 2025; Samsung, Apple Retain Top Positions: IDC
- Wednesday April 16, 2025
- Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
The global smartphone market has started on a positive note in 2025, according to a preliminary report by market research firm International Data Corporation (IDC). Worldwide smartphone shipments grew 1.5 percent year-over-year (YoY) to 304.9 million units in the first quarter of 2025. Samsung remained the market leader, followed by Apple. The iPh...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Auto Industry Witnesses Record Sales In FY25, SUVs Remain Key Contributor
- Tuesday April 15, 2025
- Auto | IANS
India's auto industry achieved a new milestone in the financial year ending March 2025, with passenger vehicle sales rising to a record 43 lakh units, according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).
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www.ndtv.com
-
Apple Is Improving Apple Intelligence Features Using Differential Privacy Techniques
- Tuesday April 15, 2025
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Apple is developing new techniques to analyse user data patterns and aggregated insights to improve its artificial intelligence (AI) features. The Cupertino-based tech giant shared these differential privacy techniques on Monday, highlighting that these methods will not breach users’ privacy. Instead, the company is focusing on gathering data suc...
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www.gadgets360.com
-
Google Raises Minimum RAM and Memory Specifications for Android Smartphones
- Tuesday April 15, 2025
- Written by David Delima
Google is increasing the minimum hardware specs for Android phones shipping with Google Mobile Services. New devices must now be equipped with more RAM and storage to ship with the Google Play Store and Play Services. While these specifications are well below most existing entry-level offerings, the update also enforces support for emergency contac...
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www.gadgets360.com
-
Apple Takes Top Spot for First-Quarter Smartphone Sales, Data Shows
- Monday April 14, 2025
- Reuters
Apple took the top spot for global smartphone sales in the first quarter on the back of the iPhone 16e's launch. The International Data Corporation, which tracks mobile phone shipments, said global shipments rose 1.5 percent in the first quarter, with Apple rushing to stockpile units to avoid tariffs imposed by US president Donald Trump.
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www.gadgets360.com
-
Google Patches Critical Android Zero-Day Security Flaws Exploited by Hackers
- Wednesday April 9, 2025
- Written by David Delima
Google has released a new security update that patches two critical zero-day vulnerabilities on Android devices. One of the flaws allows zero-click exploits, enabling hackers to access sensitive data without user interaction. Google Pixel users should update immediately, while others will have to wait for manufacturers to release patches.
-
www.gadgets360.com
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Smartphone Exports Surpass Rs 2 Lakh Crore, iPhone Shipments Tops List: Centre
- Tuesday April 8, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
Mobile phone exports surpassed Rs 2 lakh crore in the 2024-25 financial year with iPhone shipments alone contributing about Rs 1.5 lakh crore, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Selling Old Phone Or Laptop? Your Personal Data May Still At Risk
- Tuesday April 8, 2025
- Feature | The Conversation
You're about to recycle your laptop or your phone, so you delete all your photos and personal files. Maybe you even reset the device to factory settings.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Nothing Phone 3a's Essential Space Reportedly Has a Monthly Processing Limit
- Tuesday April 8, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Nothing Phone 3a series was launched last month and one of its standout features was Essential Space. Activated via the new dedicated Essential Key, it acts as a one-stop solution to gather all sorts of data such as screenshots, photos, and voice notes, and recall them using AI. While this feature was a nifty addition which was appreciated by users...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
Apple Appealing Against UK 'Back Door' Order, Tribunal Confirms
- Monday April 7, 2025
- Reuters
Apple is appealing against a British government order to create a "back door" to its encrypted cloud storage systems. Apple believes that once created, this o-called backdoor could be exploited by hackers in addition to governments, a sentiment echoed by security experts.
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
BSNL Launches IPL 251 Prepaid Recharge Plan With 251GB Data, 60-Day Validity
- Thursday April 3, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced a new recharge plan for its prepaid mobile users in India. Priced at Rs. 251, it is introduced as a Special Tariff Voucher (STVs) which means it does not come with an active service validity. As per the state-run telecommunications operator, the new prepaid recharge voucher targets viewers of the on...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
Apple Planning to Upgrade Its Health App, Add an AI-Powered Doctor for Recommendations: Mark Gurman
- Tuesday April 1, 2025
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Apple is reportedly working on revamping the Health app and plans to add an artificial intelligence (AI) doctor. As per the report, the Cupertino-based tech giant is planning to offer users a personalised experience with its app, complete with ecosystem-wide and third-party data tracking and health recommendations based on shared information.
-
www.gadgets360.com