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Samsung Galaxy A57 5G and Galaxy A37 5G with One UI 8.5 bring expanded AI Integration

Samsung recently launched its latest smartphones in the A-series lineup: the Galaxy A57 5G and the Galaxy A37 5G. These new devices focus heavily on integrating artificial intelligence into everyday functionalities, prioritizing on-device processing to improve efficiency, speed, and data security. The updates span across communication tools, virtual assistants, hardware performance, and photography. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy A57 5G and Galaxy A37 5G with One UI 8.5 bring expanded AI Integration”

YouTube expands shopping affiliate program to creators with 500 subscribers

YouTube has announced a significant expansion to its Shopping affiliate program, substantially lowering the barrier to entry for content creators. The platform is now opening the program to a wider range of participants within the YouTube Partner Program (YPP). Continue reading “YouTube expands shopping affiliate program to creators with 500 subscribers”

OnePlus Ace6 Ultra with 165Hz OLED display, Dimensity 9500, 8500mAh battery expected in April

Recent updates from prominent technology tipsters suggest a direct competition is brewing in the ultra-premium smartphone segment. Leaked specifications indicate that two major devices, expected to launch in April, will share identical core hardware, setting the stage for a tight market rivalry. Continue reading “OnePlus Ace6 Ultra with 165Hz OLED display, Dimensity 9500, 8500mAh battery expected in April”

boAt extends RCB partnership as official audio partner

boAt has announced the renewal of its partnership with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season. This agreement marks the eighth consecutive year that boAt will serve as the team’s official audio partner. Continue reading “boAt extends RCB partnership as official audio partner”

OnePlus India expands service network and refocuses on direct-to-consumer strategy

OnePlus India has announced a 50% expansion of its after-sales service infrastructure, scheduled to take effect in April 2026. This move will integrate OPPO India’s established service network to broaden support access for OnePlus users. Alongside this infrastructure growth, the company stated it will prioritize its direct-to-consumer (D2C) channels within the Indian market. Continue reading “OnePlus India expands service network and refocuses on direct-to-consumer strategy”

TECNO Spark 50 5G with 6.78″ 120Hz display, 6500mAh battery launched in India starting at Rs. 16,999

TECNO Mobile has launched the TECNO Spark 50 3, the company’s 5G smartphone in India, as it had promised. Positioned in the competitive mid-range 5G segment, the newly released device emphasizes extended battery life, rugged durability, and unique offline connectivity features. Continue reading “TECNO Spark 50 5G with 6.78″ 120Hz display, 6500mAh battery launched in India starting at Rs. 16,999”

REDMI 15A 5G with 6.9″ 120Hz display, 6300mAh battery launched in India starting at Rs. 12,999

Xiaomi has launched the REDMI 15A 5G, the company’s latest 5G smartphone in India, as it has promised. It packs a 6.9-inch HD+ screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, triple TÜV Rheinland certification, an 8MP selfie camera inside the notch, and is powered by a Unisoc T8300 processor. It has up to 6GB of RAM with an additional 6GB RAM expansion. Continue reading “REDMI 15A 5G with 6.9″ 120Hz display, 6300mAh battery launched in India starting at Rs. 12,999”

Apple expands American manufacturing program with $400 million investment and new partnerships

Apple has announced an expansion of its American Manufacturing Program (AMP), introducing new partnerships aimed at increasing the domestic production of critical electronic components. The company plans to allocate $400 million toward these new initiatives by 2030, which falls under its broader four-year, $600 billion commitment to U.S. manufacturing and innovation. Continue reading “Apple expands American manufacturing program with $400 million investment and new partnerships”

Instagram Edits app gets Dhurandhar-inspired font

Edits, the photo and video editing application developed by Instagram, has rolled out a new custom font for its users. The font’s design is directly inspired by the visual styling of the film Dhurandhar – The Revenge. Continue reading “Instagram Edits app gets Dhurandhar-inspired font”

Samsung One UI 8.5 beta expands to Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7

After launching One UI 8.5 with the Galaxy S26 series, Samsung has announced the expansion of its One UI 8.5 beta program to a wider range of Galaxy smartphones. The beta software is now accessible to users of several previous-generation devices in select regions. Continue reading “Samsung One UI 8.5 beta expands to Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7”

OPPO Find X9 Ultra: Hasselblad 50MP 10x optical zoom, new periscope tech

OPPO has released new details for its upcoming Find X9 Ultra smartphone, heavily focusing on a significant update to its camera system. The promotional materials outline a new Hasselblad-branded 50MP 10x Optical Telephoto lens, designed to address the physical limitations that typically restrict modern flagship smartphones to 4x or 5x optical zoom ranges. Continue reading “OPPO Find X9 Ultra: Hasselblad 50MP 10x optical zoom, new periscope tech”

iQOO Z11 with 6.83″ 1.5K 165Hz OLED display, Dimensity 8500, IP69 ratings, 9020mAh battery announced

The iQOO Z11 was officially launched in China today, introducing a new mid-to-high-tier option aimed at users prioritizing extended battery life, high-refresh-rate displays, and consistent gaming performance. The device introduces several hardware updates, including a significant increase in battery capacity and the integration of MediaTek’s latest processing technology. Continue reading “iQOO Z11 with 6.83″ 1.5K 165Hz OLED display, Dimensity 8500, IP69 ratings, 9020mAh battery announced”

Samsung Galaxy A37 5G Unboxing and First Impressions

Samsung launched the Galaxy A37 5G in India today; here we have the unboxing and the first impressions of the phone. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy A37 5G Unboxing and First Impressions”

Samsung Galaxy A57 5G Unboxing and First Impressions

Samsung launched the Galaxy A57 5G in India today; here we have the unboxing and the first impressions of the phone. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy A57 5G Unboxing and First Impressions”