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Xiaomi Said to Replace GetApps With PhonePe's Indus Appstore in India
Xiaomi will likely soon discontinue its GetApps app store for Indian users. Although the company has yet to officially announce the store's discontinuation, information regarding the same has surfaced online. The Chinese smartphone maker is said to replace the app store with Indus Appstore, an Android-based mobile app marketplace by PhonePe.
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South Korean Researchers Develop Morphing Wheel to Overcome Obstacles
A team of researchers from the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) has developed a morphing wheel that can adapt to a range of obstacles, making it suitable for use in wheelchairs, unmanned delivery vehicles, and robots. The wheel can overcome obstacles up to 1.3 times its radius in height, offering a flexible solution to enhance mobi...
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Samsung’s Tri-Folding Phone Details Emerge Online, Suggests Display Dimensions
New details about Samsung’s in-development tri-fold device have emerged online. The information comes shortly after a patent regarding the purported device was spotted online. While the patent was filed in 2021, it was only granted to Samsung in November this year. And now there are more details about this upcoming mystery device, including its d...
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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, Other Models Eligible for One-Time Free Screen Replacement in India
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and select other models which have been plagued by the infamous green-line issue will be eligible for a one-time screen replacement at authorised service centres in India. This offer will be available until the end of the year, the company has confirmed. However, the South Korean technology conglomerate has placed some limi...
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iPhone 'Inactivity Reboot' Feature Restarts Device After 72 Hours, Expert Says
Apple's iOS 18.1 update added a new 'Inactivity Reboot' security feature that restarts a user's smartphone if it remains unlocked for three days, thereby protecting the device's data from unauthorised access. A security researcher has discovered the 'inactivity reboot' function included in the latest iOS update kicks in after 72 hours of inactivity...
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Xiaomi’s Android 15-Based HyperOS 2 Update to Roll Out This Month: Global Release Schedule
HyperOS 2 — the latest Android 15-based operating system (OS) for Xiaomi devices — was introduced last month, building upon the success of the HyperOS which debuted in 2023. The Chinese smartphone maker has now revealed the roadmap for the release of its update, and the Xiaomi 14 series will be one of the first handsets globally to get it soon.
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Vivo X200 Series Global Launch Date Confirmed; Mini Model May Remain Exclusive to China
Vivo X200, X200 Pro, and X200 Pro Mini with MediaTek Dimensity 9400 SoC was launched in China last month. Now, Vivo has confirmed the launch date of the Vivo X200 series in Malaysia, which appears to be the first market outside of China to receive the flagship series. The Vivo X200 Pro Mini model seems to remain exclusive to China.
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Google Rolls Out Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1; Reportedly Gets Customisable Do Not Disturb Feature, More
Google has released its latest Android 15 Quarterly Platform Releases (QPRs) that bring about bigger changes giving users and developers an idea about new features on the horizon. The latest build is said to add a customisable Do Not Disturb Mode, some new touchpad and mouse settings, and Icon Shape Customisation that went missing with the release ...
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Microsoft’s Gaming Chief Phil Spencer Is Still Open to Acquisitions After Activision Deal
Microsoft’s video-gaming chief is still looking at acquisitions and charting how to compete and partner in the markets for handheld game devices and mobile stores. Deals that add “geographic diversity,” including in Asia, might be worthwhile, Phil Spencer said in an interview.
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Samsung Galaxy A36 Tipped to Arrive With Upgraded Front Camera
Samsung Galaxy A36 is said to be in the works as a successor to Galaxy A35. While Samsung has not confirmed the exact launch date of this new Galaxy A series device, early leaks suggest that it will come with a notable upgrade to its front camera. On the rear, the Galaxy A36 is expected to retain the 50-megapixel primary sensor from its predecessor...
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Bonanza Deals On Realme Mobile Phones: Explore The Best Picks For Every Budget On Flipkart
Find your ideal Realme smartphone on Flipkart with incredible discounts on top models. Whether you need a premium device with powerful features or an affordable phone, we've got the best Realme options available now.
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Samsung Wins Patent for a Tri-Fold Smartphone With Specialised Barrier Layer for Improved Durability
Samsung is speculated to be developing a tri-fold smartphone. This move is said to be in a bid to catch up to Huawei, which launched the world’s tri-fold smartphone dubbed Mate XT Ultimate Design in September. Ahead of its anticipated debut in 2025, Samsung has been recently granted a patent for a flexible display device with a foldable design fe...
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Xiaomi Shows Off HyperConnect Feature for Easy File Sharing With iPhone and Other Apple Devices
Xiaomi announced the the latest operating system (OS) for its devices dubbed HyperOS 2.0 last month. A company official has now previewed another new feature which improves compatibility of Xiaomi smartphones with Apple devices such as the iPhone, enabling the user to share files easily across ecosystems.
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Poco X7 Pro Could Be the First Smartphone to Ship With Xiaomi's HyperOS 2 in India
Xiaomi's new Android skin version — HyperOS 2.0 — was announced in China last month alongside the Xiaomi 15 series. While the company did not outline a rollout plan of its latest custom skin for devices in India, a new leak has hinted that the Poco X7 Pro will be the first to debut with HyperOS 2.0 in the country. The new Poco X series phone is...
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iPhone 17 Air Might Not Be as Thick as Apple Planned Due to Technical Challenges, Tipster Claims
Apple's iPhone 17 Air model might not be as thin as the company previously planned, according to a tipster. Expected to replace the 'Plus' model in its lineup in 2025, Apple has reportedly encountered challenges in lowering the device's thickness due to the battery.
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Xiaomi Said to Replace GetApps With PhonePe's Indus Appstore in India
Xiaomi will likely soon discontinue its GetApps app store for Indian users. Although the company has yet to officially announce the store's discontinuation, information regarding the same has surfaced online. The Chinese smartphone maker is said to replace the app store with Indus Appstore, an Android-based mobile app marketplace by PhonePe.
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South Korean Researchers Develop Morphing Wheel to Overcome Obstacles
A team of researchers from the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) has developed a morphing wheel that can adapt to a range of obstacles, making it suitable for use in wheelchairs, unmanned delivery vehicles, and robots. The wheel can overcome obstacles up to 1.3 times its radius in height, offering a flexible solution to enhance mobi...
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Samsung’s Tri-Folding Phone Details Emerge Online, Suggests Display Dimensions
New details about Samsung’s in-development tri-fold device have emerged online. The information comes shortly after a patent regarding the purported device was spotted online. While the patent was filed in 2021, it was only granted to Samsung in November this year. And now there are more details about this upcoming mystery device, including its d...
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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, Other Models Eligible for One-Time Free Screen Replacement in India
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and select other models which have been plagued by the infamous green-line issue will be eligible for a one-time screen replacement at authorised service centres in India. This offer will be available until the end of the year, the company has confirmed. However, the South Korean technology conglomerate has placed some limi...
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iPhone 'Inactivity Reboot' Feature Restarts Device After 72 Hours, Expert Says
Apple's iOS 18.1 update added a new 'Inactivity Reboot' security feature that restarts a user's smartphone if it remains unlocked for three days, thereby protecting the device's data from unauthorised access. A security researcher has discovered the 'inactivity reboot' function included in the latest iOS update kicks in after 72 hours of inactivity...
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Xiaomi’s Android 15-Based HyperOS 2 Update to Roll Out This Month: Global Release Schedule
HyperOS 2 — the latest Android 15-based operating system (OS) for Xiaomi devices — was introduced last month, building upon the success of the HyperOS which debuted in 2023. The Chinese smartphone maker has now revealed the roadmap for the release of its update, and the Xiaomi 14 series will be one of the first handsets globally to get it soon.
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Vivo X200 Series Global Launch Date Confirmed; Mini Model May Remain Exclusive to China
Vivo X200, X200 Pro, and X200 Pro Mini with MediaTek Dimensity 9400 SoC was launched in China last month. Now, Vivo has confirmed the launch date of the Vivo X200 series in Malaysia, which appears to be the first market outside of China to receive the flagship series. The Vivo X200 Pro Mini model seems to remain exclusive to China.
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Google Rolls Out Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1; Reportedly Gets Customisable Do Not Disturb Feature, More
Google has released its latest Android 15 Quarterly Platform Releases (QPRs) that bring about bigger changes giving users and developers an idea about new features on the horizon. The latest build is said to add a customisable Do Not Disturb Mode, some new touchpad and mouse settings, and Icon Shape Customisation that went missing with the release ...
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Microsoft’s Gaming Chief Phil Spencer Is Still Open to Acquisitions After Activision Deal
Microsoft’s video-gaming chief is still looking at acquisitions and charting how to compete and partner in the markets for handheld game devices and mobile stores. Deals that add “geographic diversity,” including in Asia, might be worthwhile, Phil Spencer said in an interview.
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Samsung Galaxy A36 Tipped to Arrive With Upgraded Front Camera
Samsung Galaxy A36 is said to be in the works as a successor to Galaxy A35. While Samsung has not confirmed the exact launch date of this new Galaxy A series device, early leaks suggest that it will come with a notable upgrade to its front camera. On the rear, the Galaxy A36 is expected to retain the 50-megapixel primary sensor from its predecessor...
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Bonanza Deals On Realme Mobile Phones: Explore The Best Picks For Every Budget On Flipkart
Find your ideal Realme smartphone on Flipkart with incredible discounts on top models. Whether you need a premium device with powerful features or an affordable phone, we've got the best Realme options available now.
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Samsung Wins Patent for a Tri-Fold Smartphone With Specialised Barrier Layer for Improved Durability
Samsung is speculated to be developing a tri-fold smartphone. This move is said to be in a bid to catch up to Huawei, which launched the world’s tri-fold smartphone dubbed Mate XT Ultimate Design in September. Ahead of its anticipated debut in 2025, Samsung has been recently granted a patent for a flexible display device with a foldable design fe...
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Xiaomi Shows Off HyperConnect Feature for Easy File Sharing With iPhone and Other Apple Devices
Xiaomi announced the the latest operating system (OS) for its devices dubbed HyperOS 2.0 last month. A company official has now previewed another new feature which improves compatibility of Xiaomi smartphones with Apple devices such as the iPhone, enabling the user to share files easily across ecosystems.
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Poco X7 Pro Could Be the First Smartphone to Ship With Xiaomi's HyperOS 2 in India
Xiaomi's new Android skin version — HyperOS 2.0 — was announced in China last month alongside the Xiaomi 15 series. While the company did not outline a rollout plan of its latest custom skin for devices in India, a new leak has hinted that the Poco X7 Pro will be the first to debut with HyperOS 2.0 in the country. The new Poco X series phone is...
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iPhone 17 Air Might Not Be as Thick as Apple Planned Due to Technical Challenges, Tipster Claims
Apple's iPhone 17 Air model might not be as thin as the company previously planned, according to a tipster. Expected to replace the 'Plus' model in its lineup in 2025, Apple has reportedly encountered challenges in lowering the device's thickness due to the battery.
