Redmi A4 5G with 6.88″ 120Hz display, Snapdragon 4s Gen 2, 5160mAh battery launched in India starting at Rs. 8499

Xiaomi just launched the Redmi A4 5G, the company’s latest budget 5G smartphone in India, as the successor to last year’s Redmi A3, as it had promised.

Microsoft introduces Windows 365 Link cloud PC device

Microsoft on Tuesday introduced Windows 365 Link, a purpose-built device designed to connect securely to Windows 365 Cloud PCs in seconds. This launch marks a significant step in Microsoft’s cloud computing journey, building on the introduction of Windows 365 and its Cloud PC category in 2021.

UNIX Mystic Wireless Bluetooth speaker with built-in karaoke mic launched

UNIX India has introduced the Mystic Wireless Bluetooth Speaker with a built-in karaoke mic. This launch follows the earlier release of the UNIX Notes (UX-W400) wireless neckband earlier this month.

Redmi K80 series: 2K screen, ultrasonic fingerprint scanner

Redmi Brand’s General Manager Wang Teng Thomas teased Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered Redmi K80 Pro’s performance earlier this month. Now the company has confirmed the display details of the K80 series developed by Sun Yat-sen University Zhongshan Eye Center and TCL. It has also confirmed ultrasonic fingerprint scanner for the phones.

Telegram unveils Mini Apps 2.0 with Full-Screen mode, Geolocation, Gifts, and more

Telegram has introduced the largest update for mini apps with Mini Apps 2.0, offering features such as full-screen mode, home screen shortcuts, subscription plans, motion tracking, geolocation access, media sharing, document creation, emoji statuses, gift options, and more.

Assam Semiconductor Plant to be operational by mid-2025

Earlier this year, the Union Cabinet authorized the establishment of three semiconductor units, including the Semiconductor ATMP Unit by Tata Semiconductor Assembly and Test Pvt Ltd (TSAT) in Assam as part of the ‘Development of Semiconductors and Display Manufacturing Ecosystems in India’ initiative.

LG UltraGear OLED GX7 27″ QHD 480Hz gaming monitor announced

LG Electronics (LG) has introduced its new UltraGear OLED gaming monitor GX7 (model 27GX790A). This monitor features a 27-inch display with a QHD resolution (2,560 x 1,440), offering a fast 0.03ms Gray-to-Gray (GTG) response time and a 480Hz refresh rate, making it the quickest QHD OLED monitor available.

Apple’s next AirTag could launch in mid-2025

Apple is reportedly developing a new version of its AirTag, four years after the original device was introduced in 2021. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that the second-generation AirTag, known by its code name B589, is anticipated to debut around mid-2025.

Xiaomi HyperOS 2 global rollout begins this November

Xiaomi has initiated the global rollout of HyperOS 2, the company’s latest UI built on top of Android 15 OS. Officially introduced last month, it features upgraded aesthetics, new animations, Xiaomi’s cross-device connectivity, and more.

Amazon Fire TV Omni Mini-LED Series, new Fire TV 4-Series and Soundbar Plus Series announced

Amazon has expanded its Fire TV product lineup with the introduction of the Fire TV Omni Mini-LED Series, Fire TV Soundbar Plus Series, and an updated Fire TV 4-Series.

Snapchat Family Center gets new location tracking and safety features

On Thursday, Snapchat introduced new location-sharing features for its Family Center, the in-app platform providing parental controls and resources.

EU Commission fines Meta €797.72 million for Facebook Marketplace antitrust violations

The European Commission on Thursday fined Meta €797.72 million for violating EU antitrust laws. The penalty stems from Meta’s integration of Facebook Marketplace with its social network, Facebook, and its imposition of allegedly unfair terms on other online classified ad providers.

Google Gemini app now available on iPhone

Google on Thursday announced that the Gemini app is now available for iPhone users worldwide. Following recent sightings of the app, Google has confirmed that it is now available for free download from the App Store, offering iPhone users access to “Google’s personal AI assistant.”

Indian smartphone market grew 6% YoY in Q3 2024, Apple achieves record 4 million shipments: IDC

The Indian smartphone market has marked its fifth consecutive quarter of growth, reaching 46 million units shipped in Q3 2024, reflecting a 5.6% year-over-year increase. During this period, Apple achieved its highest-ever quarterly shipment in India, with 4 million units, as reported by IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker.

BenQ ZOWIE XL2566X+ 24.1″ FHD 400Hz gaming monitor launched in India

BenQ today expanded its ZOWIE gaming monitor lineup in India by launching the XL2566X+ Gaming Monitor, featuring Fast-TN and DyAc 2 technology.