Mobile Device

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  iOS 19 Will Support iPhone SE 2020 and All Other Models Running iOS 18: Report

  iOS 19 is Apple's upcoming operating system (OS) for iPhone whose development is already reported to be underway. The update is slated for a late 2025 release. According to a recent report, the update will support all iPhone models which are currently running iOS 18. This includes latest flagship devices such as the iPhone 16 series as well as olde...

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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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  Android 16 Developer Preview 2 Improves Battery Life, Adds Fingerprint Unlock on Pixel With Screen Off: Report

  Android 16 Developer Preview 2 (DP2) has been released by Google, allowing testing of new APIs and features. In addition to improving upon the features introduced with the first preview last month, the latest update is claimed to enhance the battery life. Further, it bundles a new feature which is exclusive to Pixel devices. Following its arrival, ...

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  Micromax, Phison Announce MiPhi Joint Venture to Offer NAND Storage Solutions in India

  Micromax and Phison announced MiPhi, a joint venture to provide embedded storage solutions for AI applications. MiPhi will cater to various sectors, including mobile, automobile, IoT, data centres, and consumer devices, using manufacturing facilities across four regions in the country.

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  EU Escalates Pressure on Apple to Make iOS Compatible With Devices from Rivals

  As part of the push, regulators published an extensive list of features that it wants Apple to open to third-party developers. They cover technologies ranging from Wi-Fi connections to file-transfer features to the beaming of video from devices.

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  Apple Said to Be in Talks with Tencent, ByteDance to Roll Out iPhone AI Features in China

  A successful partner for Apple's AI services in China could be a major winner in the country's increasingly crowded AI field where dozens of large language models have been launched by large tech firms as well as startups.

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  Nothing Phone 2, Nothing Phone 2a Get Android 15-Based Nothing OS 3.0 Update

  Nothing has started rolling out the stable version of the Nothing OS 3.0 for Nothing Phone 2 and Phone 2a users globally. This release will come to other smartphones from the London-based OEM by early next year. The Nothing OS 3.0 is based on Android 15 and comes with several improved features. Alongside the update, the company has also released th...

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  iPhone 17 Air to Be Priced Below Pro Models; Apple to Launch Foldable iPhone in 2026: Report

  iPhone 17 series is expected to hit the market in Fall 2025. Apple's next-generation iPhone lineup is speculated to feature a new model in addition to the standard variants in the form of the iPhone 17 Air — a new handset with a slimmer profile and toned-down features. Now, a report suggests that this purported smartphone may be priced lower than...

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  Nothing Phone 2a Plus Gets Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta 1 With Updated UI and AI Features: What’s New

  Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta 1 is rolling out for Nothing Phone 2a Plus globally, the company announced via its community forum on Thursday. This enables users to experience the update’s new features before it is publicly rolled out later this month. Based on Android 15, the Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta 1 brings visual changes across the user interface (...

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  Fortnite Maker Epic Brings Game Store to Millions of Android Devices with Telefonica Tie-Up

  Telecom giant Telefonica is partnering with Epic Games to bring the "Fortnite" video game maker's marketplace app directly to millions of devices on the Spanish company's network, the companies said on Thursday.

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  Google Lets Users Temporarily Pause Location Updates to Improve Unwanted Bluetooth Tracker Detection

  Google has updated its unknown tracker alerts for Android, enabling users to locate and disable hidden trackers. Users can now pause location updates to protect their privacy when a tracker is detected. Additionally, they can find hidden tags compatible with the Find My Device network using an Android smartphone.

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  Google Pixel 9, Other Models Get Support for Bypass Charging With Latest Update

  Google introduced the December Pixel Feature Drop for compatible devices last week. Among others, the update brought a new charging limit feature for Pixel smartphones, claiming that it could help prolong the battery life. A recent discovery highlighted on social media following the update suggests that the Pixel 9 series and select other models ma...

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  Vivo to Debut New Sub-Brand Dubbed Jovi Next Year Starting With Three Models: Report

  Vivo will introduce a new sub-brand for smartphones next year called Jovi, according to a report. It was reportedly spotted on a database along with the mention of three upcoming devices that will debut under its banner. However, they might not be new handsets but are speculated to be rebranded versions of existing Vivo smartphones.

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  Keep You Digital Screens Sparkling Clean: Best Rated Mobile Phone Cleaning Kits At A Minimum 10% Off On Flipkart

  If you're tired of smudged screens and dusty devices, grab one of the best mobile phone cleaning kits available on Flipkart. With discounts of a minimum of 10% and ratings of 4 stars or more, these kits offer convenience, quality, and value for money.

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  Apple Patents Hinge Design for Foldable Devices With Interlocked Fingers, Friction Clutch Mechanism

  Apple has patented a hinge mechanism for foldable devices, applicable to various devices such as smartphones, tablets or computers. Unlike Samsung and Huawei, who have launched foldables with multiple displays, Apple is yet to introduce its own. Reports indicate that Apple is developing a foldable iPhone, iPad, and MacBook.