Google Play to flag apps with excessive wake locks and battery drain

Google Play is updating its technical quality requirements with a new Android vitals metric that tracks excessive partial wake lock usage. Developed with input from Samsung and refined using feedback from developers, the metric aims to help identify background behaviors that contribute to battery drain. It is now available to all developers following the completion of its beta phase. Continue reading “Google Play to flag apps with excessive wake locks and battery drain”

Worldwide tablet shipments fall 4.4% YoY in Q3 2025: IDC

Worldwide tablet shipments declined 4.4% year-over-year in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q25), reaching 38 million units, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. Continue reading “Worldwide tablet shipments fall 4.4% YoY in Q3 2025: IDC”

Apple delays iPhone Air 2 release with no new timeline: Report

Apple has postponed the next-generation iPhone Air, taking the model off its fall 2026 schedule after weaker-than-expected demand for the first-generation version. The Information reports that Apple informed engineers and suppliers about the change without assigning a new release window. The report cites three people involved in the project and describes the decision as rare for Apple’s product planning. Continue reading “Apple delays iPhone Air 2 release with no new timeline: Report”

Samsung Galaxy S26+ surfaces in first set of renders

Samsung Galaxy S26+ has surfaced in the first set of CAD-based renders, after rumours, thanks to @OnLeaks. This shows a similar flat design and triple rear cameras as the S25 series phones. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S26+ surfaces in first set of renders”

vivo Y500 Pro with 6.67″ 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED display, 200MP camera, 7000mAh battery, IP68+IP69 ratings announced

vivo has introduced Y500 Pro, the company’s latest Y series phone and the successor to last year’s Y300 Pro, in China. The phone packs a 6.67-inch 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED display, with a global peak brightness of up to 1600 nits, and a manual peak brightness of 800 nits. Continue reading “vivo Y500 Pro with 6.67″ 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED display, 200MP camera, 7000mAh battery, IP68+IP69 ratings announced”

Samsung expands Care+ extended warranty plans to home appliances in India

Samsung India has expanded its Care+ protection programme to include extended warranty plans for home appliances. The new coverage now applies to refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners, microwave ovens and Smart TVs, giving customers additional options to safeguard devices beyond the standard warranty period. Continue reading “Samsung expands Care+ extended warranty plans to home appliances in India”

Lava Agni 4 with 6.67″ 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED display, Dimensity 8350, metal frame to launch on November 20

Update: Lava has revealed that the Agni 4 will feature a 6.67-inch 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED screen, ultra-slim 1.7 mm equilateral bezels and a matte AG glass back, Dimensity 8350 SoC, 4300mm² VC liquid cooling system & Game Booster Mode, 8GB LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB UFS 4.0 storage. Continue reading “Lava Agni 4 with 6.67″ 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED display, Dimensity 8350, metal frame to launch on November 20”

Apple plans major expansion of iPhone and Apple Watch satellite features: Report

Apple is preparing a significant expansion of its satellite capabilities across the iPhone and Apple Watch lineup, according to a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The company is developing new software frameworks, expanded messaging support and hardware-level updates as it moves forward with a satellite strategy that began nearly a decade ago. Continue reading “Apple plans major expansion of iPhone and Apple Watch satellite features: Report”

Jio rolls out BSNL ICR service for prepaid users in MP and Chhattisgarh

Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (RJIL) has launched new Intra Circle Roaming (ICR) packs that enable eligible prepaid customers to connect to the BSNL network in select locations. The service supports voice, data, and SMS usage within the same telecom circle. Continue reading “Jio rolls out BSNL ICR service for prepaid users in MP and Chhattisgarh”

realme GT8 Pro Aston Martin F1 Limited Edition announced

realme has introduced the GT8 Pro Aston Martin F1 Limited Edition smartphone in China, as it had promised. Continue reading “realme GT8 Pro Aston Martin F1 Limited Edition announced”

OPPO Reno 15 series to be announced on November 17

OPPO has confirmed the launch of Reno 15 series in China as the successor to the Reno 14 series, which was introduced back in May. The phones will feature a flat AMOLED screen, triple rear cameras, and a metal frame. Continue reading “OPPO Reno 15 series to be announced on November 17”

Google Pixel Watch 4 debuts in India, available exclusively online on Flipkart: Redefining the Future of Smart Wearables

The wait is over for tech and fitness enthusiasts – Google has officially launched the much-anticipated Google Pixel Watch 4, setting a new benchmark for premium smartwatches. The latest addition to Google’s Pixel ecosystem promises a seamless blend of design, performance, and intelligent health tracking, all wrapped in an elegant form factor.  Continue reading “Google Pixel Watch 4 debuts in India, available exclusively online on Flipkart: Redefining the Future of Smart Wearables”

Amazon Laptop Days Sale: Deals on best-selling laptops

Amazon India is hosting a Laptop Days sale featuring a wide selection of laptops from top brands, including HP, ASUS, Lenovo, Dell, Acer, and more. The sale offers up to a 40% discount on laptops and will run until 11th November 2025.

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Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool HP2 De-NOx and HP1 with Air Multiplier technology launched in India

Dyson has expanded its Hot+Cool air purifier range in India with two new models — the Purifier Hot+Cool HP2 De-NOx and the Purifier Hot+Cool HP1. Both devices combine air purification, heating, and cooling functions as pollution levels continue to rise across major Indian cities. Continue reading “Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool HP2 De-NOx and HP1 with Air Multiplier technology launched in India”