Vi’s ‘Be Someone’s We’ campaign creates Guinness World Record

Vi (Vodafone Idea) has achieved a Guinness World Record for creating the largest notebook sentence, “Be Someone’s We,” using 23,071 notebooks. This event, part of Vi’s ongoing campaign, took place at Janeshwar Mishra Park in Lucknow. Continue reading “Vi’s ‘Be Someone’s We’ campaign creates Guinness World Record”

Nothing Phone (2) gets a price cut in India

London-based consumer tech brand, Nothing, launched the Nothing Phone (2) in India back in India, starting at Rs. 44,999. Today, the company has announced a price reduction of Rs. 5000 for the phone. Continue reading “Nothing Phone (2) gets a price cut in India”

Amazfit Balance with 1.5″ AMOLED display, Bluetooth calling, GPS launched in India

Amazfit has launched Balance smartwatch in India, after it was introduced back in September. The Amazfit Balance has been developed with an intensified focus on holistic wellness, incorporating features that deepen understanding of both body and mind, said the company. Continue reading “Amazfit Balance with 1.5″ AMOLED display, Bluetooth calling, GPS launched in India”

New SIM Card regulations come into effect from December 1

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in India is implementing new rules for SIM cards to tackle frauds like SIM swap scams and fake SIMs. Originally scheduled for October 1, 2023, the rules were delayed by two months but are now effective from today, i.e., December 1, 2023. Continue reading “New SIM Card regulations come into effect from December 1”

Google Messages gets Photomoji, Voice moods, Custom bubbles and more

Google has announced a significant achievement, surpassing one billion monthly active users equipped with RCS in Google Messages. Google attributes this success to the ongoing support from dedicated partners and users who have championed RCS over the years. Continue reading “Google Messages gets Photomoji, Voice moods, Custom bubbles and more”

WhatsApp enhances privacy with Secret Code for Chat Lock

In May 2023, WhatsApp unveiled the introduction of “Chat Lock,” a feature aimed at providing users with enhanced control over their privacy. Now, expanding upon this feature, WhatsApp has implemented the “Secret Code,” offering an extra layer of protection for chats, making them more challenging to discover, especially if someone gains access to your phone or if you share a phone with another person.

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Amkor to build US$ 2 billion Arizona facility, will package Apple Silicon chips

Amkor Technology, a leading semiconductor packaging and test services provider, has unveiled plans for an advanced packaging and test facility in Peoria, Arizona. Apple has confirmed its pivotal role as the primary and largest customer for this forthcoming manufacturing hub.

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Meizu 21 with 6.55″ FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 200MP camera announced

Meizu has recently unveiled the Meizu 21, marking the company’s latest flagship smartphone. The device boasts a 6.55-inch AMOLED screen with minimal bezels and a small punch hole housing a 32MP camera. With the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, it supports up to 12GB RAM and offers up to 512GB storage capacity. Continue reading “Meizu 21 with 6.55″ FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 200MP camera announced”

Samsung Galaxy S24 to stick to 8GB RAM, S24 Ultra opts out of 16GB RAM: Report

Samsung is gearing up to unveil its next flagship phone, the Galaxy S24 series, in less than two months. The RAM details for these phones have been revealed by tipster Ice Universe. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S24 to stick to 8GB RAM, S24 Ultra opts out of 16GB RAM: Report”

realme GT5 Pro: 6.78″ 1.5K 144Hz LTPO OLED screen with up to 4500 nits peak brightness confirmed

After confirming the camera and battery specs, realme has confirmed the display specs of the company’s flagship realme GT5 Pro smartphone ahead of the China launch on December 7th. Continue reading “realme GT5 Pro: 6.78″ 1.5K 144Hz LTPO OLED screen with up to 4500 nits peak brightness confirmed”

Global 5G subscriptions to surpass 5.3 billion by 2029; India targets 860 million subscribers: Report

Ericsson Mobility Report predicts that nearly 20% of global mobile subscriptions will be 5G by the end of 2023, showing robust growth despite economic challenges and geopolitical unrest. The report estimates 610 million new 5G subscriptions in 2023, a 63% increase from 2022, reaching a global total of 1.6 billion. Continue reading “Global 5G subscriptions to surpass 5.3 billion by 2029; India targets 860 million subscribers: Report”

Samsung opens premium experience store in Chennai

Samsung India has opened its first Premium Experience Store at Phoenix Mall, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The store is designed to provide an integrated premium experience for sales and customer service. Continue reading “Samsung opens premium experience store in Chennai”

Microsoft Phone Link could get support for ‘Phone as Webcam’ on Android

Microsoft is working on a new feature for Phone Link on Windows and the Link to Windows app on Android phones. This feature might allow you to use your Android phone as a webcam for your Windows computer, as revealed in an APK teardown and a report by Android Authority. Continue reading “Microsoft Phone Link could get support for ‘Phone as Webcam’ on Android”

vivo Y100i with 6.64″ FHD+ display, Dimensity 6020, 12GB RAM announced

vivo has announced the Y100i, the company’s latest ‘Y series’ smartphone, in China. This comes after the launch of Y100 in China last month. The phone has a 6.64-inch FHD+ LCD screen, is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6020 5G SoC with 12GB of RAM and additional 12GB of virtual RAM. Continue reading “vivo Y100i with 6.64″ FHD+ display, Dimensity 6020, 12GB RAM announced”