Smartphone Use

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  Vivo Updates FunTouch OS 15 With AI Features Including Circle to Search, Live Text

  Vivo started rolling out the Android 15-based Funtouch OS 15 in India last year. Months after the original launch, the Chinese smartphone brand has announced the latest iteration of its user interface. The update brings multiple features powered by artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the user experience. It includes various productivity and com...

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  Samsung Galaxy S25 FE to Reportedly Use the Same Exynos Chip as Last Year's Galaxy S24 FE

  Samsung is said to be working on the Galaxy S25 FE as a successor to last year's Galaxy S24 FE. The South Korean brand has not confirmed its existence yet, but like in previous years, Samsung is expected to unveil the Fan Edition smartphone in late Q3 or early Q4. As we wait for the official announcement, a leak suggests that the Galaxy S25 FE migh...

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  How To Nail Smartphone Astrophotography: 8 Tips For Capturing The Night Sky Like a Pro

  With the right settings, a touch of creative editing, and some useful astrophotography tips, you'll be capturing galaxies with your phone in no time through.

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  Samsung Patent Application Describes Phone With Four Foldable Panels, Three Hinges

  Samsung might be developing a foldable phone with four panels connected by three hinges, forming a single elongated display when unfolded. The panels fold into a thick bar, according to a patent application that has been published online. Samsung has yet to launch a tri-fold smartphone to rival the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Edition

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  Cybercriminals Offer Access to 'Lucid' Phishing Platform to Target iPhone, Android Phones in 88 Countries

  Cybercriminals are exploiting the 'Lucid' phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform to send phishing messages via iMessage and RCS chats, according to researchers. Using device farms of iPhone and Android smartphones, these phishing messages evade SMS spam filters due to end-to-end encryption. Licences for Lucid are reportedly being sold on Telegram, ...

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  Honor Play 60 Price, Design, Colours, Key Features Surface Online; May Use a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC

  Honor Play 60 could soon be unveiled alongside an Honor Play 60m variant in China. The upcoming smartphone has been spotted on a certification website. The listing suggests the expected design, price, and colour options, as well as RAM and storage configurations of the purported smartphone. Meanwhile, key features of the phone have been shared in ...

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  Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic With Improved Drop Performance for Mobile Devices Launched

  Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic is the newest addition to the company's mobile device display protection materials. Claimed to offer superior drop performance on rough surfaces compared to competitors, this protective material is set to debut on smartphones in the coming months. Already known for supplying Apple with Ceramic Shield for iPhones, Corni...

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  Tech Upgrade Alert: Shop Hottest Electronic Accessories At Minimum 50% Off On Amazon

  Ready for a tech makeover without breaking the bank? Let’s explore must-have items for every gadget lover on Amazon. Check out these incredible deals before they’re gone.

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  Android 16 Developer Preview 3 Reportedly Enables Screen-Off Fingerprint Unlock on All Pixel Phones

  Android 16 Developer Preview 3 (DP3) for Pixel smartphones was released last week. It adds a new feature which makes unlocking the phone with the inbuilt fingerprint sensor more convenient, according to a report. The feature is said to allow Pixel users to use the fingerprint unlock sensor even when the screen is turned off.

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  Apple's Foldable iPhone to Use Liquid Metal Materials for Improved Durability: Ming-Chi Kuo

  Apple's foldable iPhone is reportedly in development, as per recent reports, with one of its suppliers expected to benefit from the adoption of a particular material. TF Securities International analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests that other smartphone brands might also incorporate this material into their devices to compete with the rumored foldable iPh...

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  Google Pixel 9a Reportedly Uses Downgraded Modem Compared to Flagship Pixel 9 Models

  Google Pixel 9a was launched on Wednesday as the company’s latest affordable “a” series handset. The phone sits below the flagship models in the Pixel 9 lineup, sacrificing some of the premium features for an affordable price tag. As per a report, Google has confirmed that one of the trade offs is the modem used in the Pixel 9a. The phone fea...

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  Sony Tipped to be Developing New 200-Megapixel Camera Sensor for Flagship Smartphones

  Sony is developing a new, bigger camera sensor that would headline upcoming flagship smartphones, according to claims by a tipster. It is expected to compete against the Samsung ISOCELL HP9 which has been integrated into smartphones such as the Vivo X200 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra. The purported Sony camera sensor is tipped to function as a main c...

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  I Used This ₹20,000 Smartphone For A Week: Can It Really Replace A Premium One?

  With smartphone prices soaring, it’s tempting to consider affordable options that promise premium features. The Motorola Edge 50 Fusion, priced at ₹20,000, comes with a lot of buzz. Let’s dive deep into the performance, design, camera, and more.

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  Google Pixel 9a Design, Colour Options Spotted in Leaked Renders and Marketing Images

  Google Pixel 9a is expected to launch soon, and tipster Evan Blass has shared design renders showcasing the smartphone in four colour options, along with marketing images highlighting its features. Recently spotted on certification websites, the Pixel 9a is expected to be the next midrange smartphone from Google, equipped with the Tensor G4 chip us...

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  Flagship Vs Budget: We Switched Phones For A Month And Here Is What We Missed

  In the ever-evolving world of smartphones, the choice between flagship and budget devices has become more nuanced than ever. After a month of using the Samsung Galaxy S24+ 5G and M35 5G, weve compiled our experiences.