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Apple recently announced that it will soon allow third party developers from countries in the European Union (EU) and select other regions to access the NFC technology on iPhone, on an upcoming beta build of iOS 18.1. This technology that supports contactless payments is currently restricted to Apple Pay and Apple Wallet. This decision could

Oppo F27 5G is confirmed to debut in India soon as the company’s next F-series handset. While the Chinese smartphone maker is yet to reveal an exact launch date, the purported Oppo F27 5G price and specifications have been leaked online. The upcoming F-series phone is said to be available in two RAM and storage

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is taking active measures to control the menace of spam calls in the country. In a recent move, the country’s telecom watchdog has issued a directive to all network providers, asking them to stop promotional calls from unregistered callers, said an official statement released by TRAI said on

Huawei is expected to be developing a tri-fold smartphone and a prototype of the purported device was recently spotted in the hands of a top official at the company. While there is no timeline regarding its launch or information about what it could offer, a claim on social media has suggested its exorbitant price. As per

WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature. The new feature is said to allow users to hold hands-free verbal conversations with Meta AI, the AI chatbot integrated into the app. Earlier, a report claimed that WhatsApp was working on letting users send voice notes to Meta AI, allowing for one-way verbal

Global shipments of artificial intelligence (AI) PCs rose in Q2 2024, according to a report by market research firm Canalys. Over 8.8 million AI-capable computers were shipped by device manufacturers, and Apple’s Mac computers accounted for a majority of these devices. Meanwhile, the adoption of these computers is reportedly expected to increase in the second

Pixel Watch 3 — the company’s third-generation smartwatch — was launched in India on Tuesday. The wearable promises up to 36 hours of battery life and is now available in two display sizes. It was launched along the sidelines of the search giant’s latest Pixel 9 series of smartphones, that it unveiled during the Made

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) announced a new 4G and 5G-ready over-the-air (OTA) and Universal SIM (USIM) platform on Friday. With this move, the Indian state-owned telecommunications provider aims to improve its service quality and connectivity in line with the government’s “Atmanirbhar Bharat” initiative. Its introduction gives users the freedom to swap their SIM cards

The Galaxy Z Fold 6 is the latest addition to Samsung’s expanding foldable portfolio and successor to what was considered a decent foldable smartphone from last year – the Galaxy Z Fold 5. What has changed this year? Well, on paper, not much, but plenty of refinements and the company’s go-all-in take on AI (artificial

Turkey said on Saturday it had restored access to social media platform Instagram after the company agreed to cooperate with authorities to address the government’s concerns. Turkey blocked access to the social media platform on August 2 for failing to comply with the country’s “laws and rules” and public sensitivities. A top Turkish official accused

Apple is working on a redesigned version of the Mac Mini, the company’s most affordable computer, according to a report. The upcoming Mac Mini model could be launched in the coming months as the company’s smallest version of the device, resembling another compact device from the iPhone maker. It is said to be powered by

Motorola Edge 50 Neo is said to be in the works as the latest entrant in the company’s Edge series. We haven’t heard much about a potential release date for Motorola Edge 50 Neo, but TENAA has listed the phone with photos and some specifications. The listing suggests a 6.36-inch OLED display and a 50-megapixel

The Department of Telecom (DoT) is likely to approach sector regulator Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) this week for the auction of a set of spectrum bands as well as radio waves held by permits that are due to expire in 2024, an official source said. The source said that DoT is expected to

Honor Magic V3 was launched in China in July as the company’s next-generation foldable phone, and it could soon be launched in global markets. A new variant of the smartphone has been spotted on a widely used performance benchmarking website, giving us an idea of what to expect to from the handset if it is

YouTube is testing a new feature which will allow users to pause video playback in case they plan to fall asleep while watching content. Dubbed Sleep Timer, it is a new experimental feature released by the video streaming giant and is available for a limited duration. Based on its reception, the company can then later

iPhone 16 series is rumoured to be announced next month, and ahead of the launch, a report has claimed that the display panels for the smartphones have entered mass production. The OLED displays for the upcoming iPhone series will be manufactured by Samsung Display and LG Display, as per the report. Apple reportedly expects a

Samsung Galaxy S24 was launched in India in January with a starting price tag of Rs. 79,999. Now, the flagship smartphone is available for purchase at a discounted price as part of a limited-period Independence Day offer. Samsung is offering no-cost EMI options for customers as well. This offer will be valid till next week.

Vi (Vodafone Idea) has rolled out two new affordable prepaid recharge plans for users in India. The telecom firm has introduced a Rs. 198 plan and a Rs. 204 plan. Both of these prepaid plans offer 500MB of data along with talk time worth Rs. 198 and Rs. 204, respectively. The plans are valid for