vivo is working on two new smartphones for the Indian market, the T4x 5G and the Y59 5G. Both of these have been certified for sale in India by BIS, the former with the model number V2437 and the latter with the model number V2443. With the BIS certification in tow, the launch of both devices is expected to happen in the next few weeks. Unfortunately, the certification doesn't reveal any details about them. While we don't have any more information about these, for context do note that the T3x ..

The Google Pixel 9a has long been rumored to arrive earlier in the year than its predecessors, with the launch said to happen around mid-March. Today a new leak gives us the exact release date, along with the date on which Google will start taking pre-orders for its next affordable Pixel smartphone. So, pre-orders will allegedly start on March 19, and the phone will start shipping on March 26 - which is also when it will become available in stores. Google Pixel 9a leaked image As revealed a few ..

Nothing is launching something on March 4, the company recently announced. Well, two somethings if we go by today's leaks: the Nothing Phone (3a) and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro. The Plus is gone after just one generation, it seems. The Nothing Phone (3a) is purportedly pictured below in a heavy-duty case that's meant to protect its design from prying eyes. It can't, however, hide the fact that this will be the first Nothing handset with three rear cameras. According to another rumor from yesterday, ..

The vivo V50 is on its way to India, perhaps alongside the V50e, with an expected launch in February. Ahead of that, it's already been certified and photographed by the NCC earlier this month, and its design from those pictures seemed nigh-on identical to that of the S20 which launched in China in November. Today we have a leaked image of the V50 to look at courtesy of a tipster over on X. It shows the device in the Rose Red colorway, which is apparently inspired by Indian weddings. The V50 ..

Microsoft is testing a new addition for Windows Insiders in the Dev and Beta channels, offering better integration for iPhone users. The new addition adds a side panel in the Start menu, allowing you to quickly see your iPhone???s battery status, access messages and calls, as well as a quick toggle for file transfers. These features were already implemented for Android users so it???s nice to see them coming to iOS. iPhone access directly from the Start menu (Windows 11 Insider Preview Build ..

On paper, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra display has not been upgraded compared to the S24 Ultra, save for the tougher Armor 2 glass, but that won???t affect image quality. And yet it seems that the display on the 2025 model is better after all since it fixes a weird issue with the S24 Ultra panel. If you recall (or maybe you have personally experienced), at very low brightness settings, the S24 Ultra display would appear grainy. That issue is no longer present on the Galaxy S25 Ultra display, as ..

Samsung took everyone by surprise last week when it teased the Galaxy S25 Edge, which was rumored to arrive as the Galaxy S25 Slim. The Korean brand hasn't detailed the Galaxy S25 Edge's specs sheet yet, but a new rumor claims the S25 Edge's camera system will differ from what we've heard before. Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge - previously called Galaxy S25 Slim - was rumored to sport a triple camera setup on the rear, comprising 200MP primary, 50MP telephoto, and 50MP ..

VPNs are intended to keep your data safe and protect your privacy, but how do you know which VPNs actually do what they claim? Google has taken steps to keep users informed and help them find secure VPNs with the introduction of a new Verified badge. The badge (a shield with a checkmark and the word ???Verified??? underneath) is featured prominently in the search results and on an app???s details page. It indicates that the given VPN app complies with the Play Safety and Security Guidelines and ..

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE owners are still waiting for the One UI 7 update, but now there is a way for the really curious to check out the new software. It???s a roundabout solution that involves the Remote Test Lab (RTL). RTL is intended to allow app developers to remotely connect to a real device and test out their app ??? this way they can test on all Galaxy devices, without having to buy them, which is great for small devs. You don???t have to be a developer, you just need a Samsung account and ..

Apple pushed its iOS 18.3 update yesterday, and we now have proof of a new feature that was not mentioned in the changelog ??? support for Starlink???s direct-to-cell service on T-Mobile in the US. The service launched in beta last month and offers the ability to send and receive text messages in dead zone areas without cell coverage. Now, iPhone 14 or later users on T-Mobile's US network can contact emergency services, send out text messages and share locations with their contacts in areas ..

Last week, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S25 series, and Honor was quick to mock its rival for all the ways its own recently launched flagship has it beat. The campaign was extended to social media, where Honor claimed the Magic7 Pro covers all user needs. In contrast, the Chinese company believes, Samsung users may require several additional accessories to compete with Honor's flagship for portrait photography, zoom capabilities, and battery charging. Honor posted those on various social media ..

The AI wars are heating up with DeepSeek, a Chinese AI model that claims to surpass US competitors significantly when it comes to cost efficiency. Its open-source chatbot has propelled the app to the top position in the App Store in 51 countries, and it's now revealed that it operates on a Huawei AI chip. The DeepSeek R1 LLM (large-language model) was trained on Nvidia H100 but uses an Ascend 910C chip for inference, which is the action of using the trained model to generate responses. I feel ..

We have heard some contradicting rumors about whether the upcoming Apple iPhone SE 4 will have a Dynamic Island or a notch, even though a recent leak suggested the latter. Well, a reliable source now says the iPhone SE 4 will indeed come with a notch. In reply to a post on X about these iPhone SE 4 rumors, DSCC founder Ross Young said that the rumor about "Notch like iPhone 14 is correct." Leaked images of a dummy iPhone SE 4 revealed the smartphone will look similar to the iPhone 14. The ..

In Elon Musk's quest to make X the West's 'everything app' just like WeChat is in China, one of the main pillars is obviously some kind of way to do payments. And so, X Money will launch later this year. The official X Money X account says it's meant "for all your money moves", and X CEO Linda Yaccarino has just announced that Visa is its first partner for the X Money Account. This account will let you add money instantly and securely via Visa Direct, will connect to your debit card allowing ..

Poco's top-tier F series is due for a refresh this year, and it will, for the first time, be made up of three devices - the F7, the F7 Pro, and the F7 Ultra. However, if you're in India, unfortunately you'll only be getting the 'standard' model, according to a new rumor from a tipster on X. It's unclear why this is set to happen, but there might be a silver lining - a 'special edition' F7 that will be coming to India at some point in the future. Poco F6 and Poco F6 Pro Smartphone brands playing ..

Infinix made the Smart 9 HD official back in November, and already released it in some markets a month later. Now the phone has finally been launched in India. It will become available on February 4 at 12 noon local time. The recommended price is INR 6,699, but when you factor in bank offers you'll actually be able to buy it for INR 6,199. The handset has a 6.7-inch 720x1600 LCD screen with 90 Hz refresh rate and 500-nit peak brightness, the MediaTek Helio G50 SoC at the helm paired with 3GB of ..

The new Samsung Galaxy S25 family doesn't impress with many meaningful upgrades, but even the little ones are welcome, such as the Qi 2.1 wireless charging support. As the version number implies, the changes are incremental. There's also no boost in wireless charging speed???the S25 Ultra goes up to 25W, while the other two are capped at 15W. It's the same as before. The most meaningful change is the support for magnetic wireless charging accessories. Another neat new feature is the added ..

Spotify has reported that in 2024 it paid $10 billion to the music industry ??? a new record. It should be noted that this money didn???t all go to artists, various partners such as publishers are also in the mix. The streaming service says that right now over 10,000 artists make over $100,000 each per year on Spotify. You can see a more detailed breakdown here. Some are making big bucks ??? 1,250 artists made over $1 million and 60 made over $10 million in a year from just Spotify. For context ..

Nothing is expected to launch its first proper flagship this year, the Nothing Phone (3), along with two mid-range models: (3a) and (3a) Plus. It???s not clear which of these three ??? perhaps all of them ??? will be unveiled at the March 4 event that Nothing has planned. But now we have a slightly better idea of what one of them will be like. The Nothing Phone (3a) has previously been reported as a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 device. It???s notable that this a-phone will be using a Qualcomm chip ..

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 are coming this summer, possibly powered by the company's own Exynos 2500 SoC. Chipset aside, you may have been wondering what to expect from these foldables in terms of pricing. Today a tipster over on X has revealed this information, and it's a classic case of good news and bad news at the same time. The good news is that the Flip7 will cost as much as the Flip6 and the Fold7 will have an identical price to the Fold6. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 The bad news is ..

Samsung made the entire Galaxy S25 series start at 256GB, and they all have 12GB of RAM, right? Well, kind of. There's a Galaxy S25 Ultra with 16GB of RAM too, but only in a handful of markets. And now it turns out there will be a Galaxy S25 with 128GB of storage too, but only in India. According to a new leak, this will be priced at INR 74,999. The 256GB model is INR 80,999 so you are saving some money by going with the less-endowed model. The S25 with 128GB of storage hasn't gone up for ..

HMD has announced the extension of its partnership with Bollywood actor Jimmy Shergill for its feature phone lineup in India following the success of the brand's "Khoob Chalega" campaign, for which the actor was roped in last July. Bollywood actor Jimmy Shergill on the right As a part of this renewal, the actor will continue to feature in HMD's upcoming campaigns for its feature phone lineup across various platforms. ???We are delighted to extend our association with Jimmy Shergill. His genuine ..

Looking to save a few dollars on your next travel escapade? Try aloSIM! aloSIM is a Canadian eSIM provider dedicated to helping travelers save money while staying connected abroad. They offer reliable data in over 200 countries, allowing travelers to leave behind the worry of expensive roaming fees no matter where they go. Why use an eSIM? An eSIM is a downloadable SIM card that works with most modern smartphones, allowing you to activate a data plan without switching physical SIM cards. ..

Coming seemingly out of nowhere, DeepSeek has already climbed to the top of the free apps list on the Apple App Store in the US. In a victory that could prove symbolic, it dethroned OpenAI???s ChatGPT app that previously held the top spot. It???s not just the US either, DeepSeek is the #1 free app in 51 countries. Further, the app is in the Top 10 free apps lists in 111 countries on the App Store and in 18 countries on the Google Play Store. DeepSeek is quite new, only founded in 2023, and it ..

Sony has begun seeding its Android 15 update to the Xperia 10 V. This is the latest device from the brand to receive the big update, following the Xperia 1 V and Xperia 5 V, which got updated earlier this month. The update is currently seeding to users in Hungary and other European nations and is expected to arrive in more regions soon. It features the 68.2.A.2.38A build number and weighs 1.1GB. Android 15 update for Xperia 10 V We don't have a detailed changelog covering the new features, but ..

Microsoft might purchase TikTok's US operations. This information comes directly from US President Donald Trump, who added that "there's great interest in TikTok" when asked about Microsoft's potential acquisition of the app. "We'll see what happens. We're going to have a lot of people bidding on it, and if we can save all that voice and all the jobs, and China won't be involved, we don't want China involved, but we'll see what happens," he said in his speech, referring to the video-sharing ..

The Pebble smartwatch is coming back, revealed Eric Migicovsky, founder of the company. The wearables, once popular for their e-ink displays and long battery life, will once again be powered by PebbleOS, which was made an open-source project by Google. The founder shared an emotional open letter expressing his longing for a smartwatch with essential features, emphasizing his desire to reintroduce such a wearable device. He mentioned that he has tried "every single smartwatch available," yet ..

The iPhone SE 4 is expected to launch around April and the leaks just keep on coming. Leakster Majin Bu, who shared our best look at the SE 4???s design went ahead and posted additional images of an SE 4 product dummy side by side with an iPhone 16. As we can see, the two devices have similar looks, though the frame on the 16 is rounder around the edges and tapers into the display and the back. By comparison, the SE 4 has a sharper frame, which is no surprise as the device is reusing the iPhone ..

We recently published our vivo X200 review, in which we mentioned that the X200 in Austria packs a 5,220 mAh battery instead of the 5,800 mAh cell we get in other countries. However, it's not just the X200 that's getting a smaller battery in Austria; the more expensive X200 Pro also has a lower battery capacity. vivo X200 ??? vivo X200 Pro The vivo X200 Pro is sold with a 6,000 mAh battery in most countries, but vivo's official website for Europe says the X200 Pro in Austria and Hungary pack a ..

Today Apple has released iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3 to the public. The new software version adds Visual Intelligence support for adding events to the Calendar app straight from posters or flyers and identifying more plants and animals. The update also removes Apple Intelligence Notification summaries for news and entertainment apps, as those were sometimes misleading. This is a temporary measure, Apple says, and you can opt in to receive these again in the future if you want. All summaries made ..

The iQOO Neo 10R has now been officially confirmed by Nipun Marya, CEO of iQOO India, following a cryptic teaser from a couple of days ago. The CEO has also revealed the teaser image you can see below, which lets us catch a little glimpse of the device's outline. The game-changer is here! #iQOONeo10R #PowerToPlay pic.twitter.com/Fa9vKRAaAo??? Nipun Marya (@nipunmarya) January 27, 2025 At the same time, a new leak claims the Neo 10R will have support for 4K60fps video recording and 90fps gaming, ..

Google's Pixel 9a should arrive in mid-March, and ahead of that we now have a leak that gives us detailed pricing for both versions of the device. There is, as the saying goes, some good news and some bad news. Let's start with the good. The entry-level model with 128GB of storage will cost $499, just like the Pixel 8a did last year. And now the bad news. The 256GB version will be $599, which is $40 more expensive than what the Pixel 8a's 256GB variant launched at. The new pricing structure is ..

Apple's Vision Pro headset has been a flop, according to the latest report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. One reason is its price, unsurprisingly, the other one being "its cumbersome design". So Apple is now looking at the future and the next big thing, and apparently smart glasses are it. Thus, the company is said to be currently working on a version of visionOS that's meant for smart glasses. It makes sense to use the same OS that powers the Vision Pro, but the bad news is that Apple smart ..

Meta has an AI chatbot called - you're not going to believe this - Meta AI. And it's getting smarter. Meta has announced that the chatbot has received a memory boost, meaning it can now remember more details you share with it in one-on-one WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger chats. Its memory is said to "help it personalize future responses so they're more useful and relevant to you". You can tell it to remember things about you (what you like to do, for example), and it also picks up on important ..

Asus is ready to launch its Zenfone 12 Ultra next week, and we???re getting another teaser for the device. The latest addition showcases a blurred look at the phone???s display. We can make out the punch hole cutout for the selfie cam and some slim bezels with rounded corners. Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra teaser Zenfone 12 Ultra is believed to be a repurposed ROG Phone 9 Pro with a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED (FHD+ 185Hz), Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and up to 16GB RAM. The upcoming phone is also expected to ..

The Galaxy S25 Ultra is now on pre-order and expected to ship as early as February 4 (February 6 in stores) and we have the phone in for review. [#InlinePriceWidget,13322,1#] We've gone on at length on what's new, how its cameras compare to the Galaxy S24 Ultra (part 1, part 2), and what are our initial thoughts. It's now time to focus on other things - how it feels, how it looks, and what's in the box, let's start with the last one. The Galaxy S25 Ultra ships with a USB-C cable and a SIM ..

According to a new rumor from Digital Chat Station on Weibo, Oppo's upcoming Find X8 Ultra will be the first Ultra smartphone to launch with a flat screen this year. The device will have extremely narrow screen bezels too, which is pretty much a given nowadays in that price range. With this, the curved screen trend is pretty much officially dead, following Samsung's pioneering of it and the enthusiastic adoption by Chinese smartphone makers for a few years. Oppo Find X8 Pro The Find X8 Ultra ..

It???s flagship time for the Nothing brand as it is set to make its Phone (3) official on March 4. The brand will hold a dedicated launch event on that date, and it???s set to start at 10AM GMT. The official teaser appears to showcase the phone???s rear camera module, which looks like it???s housing three sensors and an updated take on the signature Glyph design. Nothing event teaser The upcoming launch event is titled ???Power in Perspective??? which again hints at a flagship device. As per a ..