Global smartphone shipments expected to rise 1.5% YoY in 2025, forecast to decline 0.9% in 2026: IDC

Global smartphone shipments are projected to grow 1.5% year-on-year (YoY) in 2025, reaching 1.25 billion units, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. Continue reading “Global smartphone shipments expected to rise 1.5% YoY in 2025, forecast to decline 0.9% in 2026: IDC”

Sanchar Saathi app remains voluntary as govt withdraws mandate

The Ministry of Communications has announced that the Government will no longer require smartphone manufacturers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app. The decision is based on the platform’s growing voluntary adoption among citizens. Continue reading “Sanchar Saathi app remains voluntary as govt withdraws mandate”

OnePlus Ace 6T with 6.83″ 1.5K 165Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, 8300mAh battery announced

OnePlus has introduced the OnePlus Ace 6T, the latest smartphone in the Ace series for the Chinese market, as it has promised. Continue reading “OnePlus Ace 6T with 6.83″ 1.5K 165Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, 8300mAh battery announced”

moto g57 Power Review: Power packed under Rs. 15,000

motorola launched the g57 Power, a new smartphone in the g power series, in India last week. This is a slightly toned down version of the g67 Power that was launched recently retaining the display, battery and the design, but this has a different SoC, front camera, but runs Android 16 out of the box. Is it worth the price? Let us dive into the review to find out. Continue reading “moto g57 Power Review: Power packed under Rs. 15,000”

Google rolls out virtual apparel Try-On tool in India

Google today launched its virtual apparel try-on tool in India, allowing shoppers to see how billions of clothing items — including tops, bottoms, dresses, jackets, and shoes — look on themselves by uploading a photo. Continue reading “Google rolls out virtual apparel Try-On tool in India”

LG to present ‘Innovation in Tune with You’ at CES 2026

LG Electronics (LG) has announced its plans to host the LG World Premiere press conference on January 5 at 08:00 (PST) at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event serves as the company’s official kick-off for its participation in CES 2026. Continue reading “LG to present ‘Innovation in Tune with You’ at CES 2026”

Sony Alpha 7 V (ILCE-7V) full-frame mirrorless camera launched in India

Sony India has introduced the ILCE-7V (Alpha 7 V), marking the fifth generation of its popular Alpha 7 full-frame mirrorless lineup. The camera features a newly developed partially stacked 33MP Exmor RS™ CMOS image sensor and the latest BIONZ XR2™ processing engine equipped with an integrated AI processing unit, enabling improvements across autofocus, image quality, and video recording. Continue reading “Sony Alpha 7 V (ILCE-7V) full-frame mirrorless camera launched in India”

BLUNT Soundwave S4 10W portable Bluetooth speaker launched

BLUNT expanded its Soundwave Series with the new Soundwave S4, a 10 W Bluetooth speaker designed for clear and balanced audio in a compact form. The speaker is lightweight and portable, suitable for travel, commuting, or outdoor use. Continue reading “BLUNT Soundwave S4 10W portable Bluetooth speaker launched”

NHAI signs MoU with Reliance Jio to roll out telecom-based safety alert system on National Highways

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Reliance Jio to introduce a telecom-based safety alert system across India’s National Highways. The system will provide real-time alerts to travellers approaching accident-prone or hazardous zones, leveraging Jio’s 4G and 5G network. Continue reading “NHAI signs MoU with Reliance Jio to roll out telecom-based safety alert system on National Highways”

REDMI 15C 5G with 6.9″ 120Hz display, 6000mAh battery launched in India starting at Rs. 12,499

Xiaomi has lanched Redmi 14C 5G, the company’s latest 5G smartphone in India, as it had promised. It packs a 6.9-inch HD+ screen with 120Hz refresh rate, triple TÜV Rheinland certification, 8MP selfie camera inside the notch, and is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor. It has up to 8GB of RAM with additional 8GB RAM expansion. Continue reading “REDMI 15C 5G with 6.9″ 120Hz display, 6000mAh battery launched in India starting at Rs. 12,499”

Nothing Phone (3a) Community Edition to launch on December 9

Nothing has confirmed the launch of Nothing Phone (3a) Community Edition at an event in London on December 9th, its first in-person event for a community edition. Continue reading “Nothing Phone (3a) Community Edition to launch on December 9”

Android 16 QPR2 update brings expanded dark theme, widget metrics, and SMS protection

Google has released Android 16 QPR2, introducing updates across user experience, developer tools, media, connectivity, and security. This is the first minor SDK release, allowing faster delivery of new APIs while maintaining compatibility with existing apps. Minor SDK releases focus on additive changes rather than behavior modifications, reducing the need for extensive regression testing. Continue reading “Android 16 QPR2 update brings expanded dark theme, widget metrics, and SMS protection”

Android 16 December update brings new parental controls, expanded dark theme, expressive captions and more

Google has begun rolling out the Android 16 update, introducing new features focused on device organization, personalization, communication, safety and accessibility. The rollout also reflects a shift in Google’s release strategy, moving away from a single annual operating system upgrade to more frequent feature releases, ensuring new capabilities reach users as soon as they are ready. Continue reading “Android 16 December update brings new parental controls, expanded dark theme, expressive captions and more”