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  HMD 130 Music, HMD 150 Music With 2W Speaker, UPI Support Launched in India: Price, Specifications

  HMD 130 Music and HMD 150 Music have been launched in India as the latest feature phones by Human Mobile Devices (HMD). The new feature phones come in multiple colour options and have a 2,500mAh battery. They are claimed to offer up to 50 hours of music playback on a single charge. They have UPI payment capabilities and sport 2.4-inch QVGA displays...

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  Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 4 With Bug Fixes; AirPods Max Gets Lossless Audio

  Apple on Monday released new firmware for several of its audio products. AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max users can download the update to access new features and bug fixes. The company says when paired with an iPhone running the latest iOS 18.4 update, AirPods Max with USB Type-C can take advantage of two new audio features, lossless audi...

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  Instagram Adopts Popular TikTok Feature, Adds 2X Playback Speed Option for Reels

  Instagram has silently rolled out a new feature for its app which lets users double the playback speed of Instagram Reels. Earlier this year, Instagram extended the duration of Reels to up to three minutes and this latest feature is aimed at offering an option to users for consuming longer content quickly.

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  Sony WF-C710N TWS Earphones With ANC, Up to 30 Hours Total Battery Life Launched

  Sony WF-C710N TWS earphones were launched in select global markets on Tuesday as successors to the Sony WF-C700N TWS headsets. They are equipped with noise-cancelling features including Ambient Sound and Adaptive Sound Control. The WF-C710N are compatible with the Sound Connect app and are claimed to offer a total playback time of up to 30 hours ...

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  Apple's AirPods Max to Gain Lossless Audio, Low-Latency Audio Support With iOS 18.4 Update

  Apple's AirPods Max will soon support lossless audio playback, enabled by iOS 18.4. This update applies to the refreshed version featuring a USB Type-C port. Apple also promises low-latency performance via USB cable, comparable to its built-in speakers. These enhancements elevate the audio experience of Apple's most premium wireless headphones.

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  Huawei FreeBuds 6 With Semi-Open Design, Up to 36 Hours Total Battery Life Launched: Price, Features

  Huawei FreeBuds 6 were launched in China on Thursday alongside the Huawei Pura X foldable smartphone. The TWS earphones come in a water-drop shape with a semi-open ear design. They are claimed to be smaller and lighter than preceding models. The earbuds are equipped with dual drivers including 11mm dynamic drivers and micro-tweeter units. Togethe...

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  Realme Buds Air 7 With Up to 13 Hours Battery Life Launched in India: Price, Features

  Realme Buds Air 7 have been launched in India. The TWS earphones are claimed to offer a battery life of up to 13 hours on a single charge. They are said to provide a total playback time of up to 52 hours with the case. The earphones have an IP55 dust and splash resistance rating. They support dual-device connectivity, LHDC 5.0 audio codec, up to 52...

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  Mivi SuperPods Concerto TWS Earphones With Up to 60 Hours Total Battery Life Launched in India

  Mivi SuperPods Concerto TWS earphones were launched in India on Thursday. They offer up to 35dB active noise cancellation (ANC) support and come with 3D soundstage technology. The earphones are claimed to offer a total usage time of up to 60 hours together with the case. The TWS earphones come with a Hi-Res Audio certification as well as support fo...

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  Playback Singer Kalpana Raghavendar Found Alone And Unconscious At Home, Hospitalised

  She is receiving the necessary medical treatment

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  Lenovo Showcases Yoga Solar PC Concept With Back Contact Cell Technology at MWC 2025

  Lenovo on Monday showcased new proofs of concept devices at the Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona. Among the highlights was the Lenovo Yoga Solar PC concept, which as the name suggests, is a solar energy-powered PC. The company has equipped it with a solar panel which has a conversion rate of 24 percent — a move geared towards bridging the ...

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  HMD Amped Buds With Qi2 Wireless Charging Case, IP54 Rating Launched at MWC 2025

  HMD Amped Buds were launched on Sunday ahead of MWC 2025. These latest truly wireless stereo (TWS) headsets offer up to 95 hours of playback with the charging case. Users can also charge their smartphones by placing the case on a compatible handset's rear panel. Additionally, HMD unveiled new smartphones focused on teen safety and FC Barcelona-them...

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  iPhone 16e Introduces Apple’s Proprietary C1 5G Cellular Modem With Improved Efficiency

  After months of anticipation, Apple debuted the successor to the iPhone SE (2022) dubbed the iPhone 16e on Wednesday. The phone comes with several firsts in the company’s affordable iPhone lineup, including an OLED display, a notch design with Face ID, and support for Apple Intelligence. However, a key addition which surprisingly only got a few l...

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  Lenskart Phonic Smart Glasses With Bluetooth Audio, Voice Assistant Support Launched in India: Price, Specifications

  Lenskart has launched a new product in India which is claimed to combine traditional eyewear with smart features at an affordable price. Dubbed Phonic, the smart glasses come equipped with features that enable users to take calls, listen to music, and interact with voice assistants. They can also switch between functions with a single press of a bu...

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  Powerbeats Pro 2 Price, Design, Colour Options and Key Features Leaked Online

  Details about the Powerbeats Pro 2 by Beats by Dre have surfaced online ahead of their rumoured launch. Recently, several details of the upcoming audio wearables had leaked online. Now, there are more details, including pricing, that have leaked. The design, colour options and key features of the anticipated headsets have also surfaced alongside.

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  Padma Awards 2025: Arijit Singh Makes It To The List, Gets Padma Shri

  Bollywood's favourite male playback singer, Arijit Singh started his Bollywood music career in 2011's Murder 2