EU Commission cautions Meta over blocking third-party AI assistants on WhatsApp

The European Commission has informed Meta of its preliminary view that the company may have breached EU antitrust rules by excluding third-party artificial intelligence (AI) assistants from WhatsApp. The move escalates an investigation launched in late 2025 and could lead to interim measures aimed at preventing potential harm to competition while the broader probe continues. Continue reading “EU Commission cautions Meta over blocking third-party AI assistants on WhatsApp”

Itel A100 with military-grade durability launched in India starting at Rs. 6,799

itel has expanded its budget-friendly A series with the launch of the itel A100 in India as the successor to itel A90, which was launched last year. The device features military-grade certification (MIL-STD-810H) that you rarely see in phones in this price range. Continue reading “Itel A100 with military-grade durability launched in India starting at Rs. 6,799”

Infinix Note 60 Pro with Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, Rear Matrix Display, 6500mAh battery teased

Infinix has started teasing the launch of Infinix Note 60 Pro as the successor to last year’s Note 50 Pro series. Here is a breakdown of the key features revealed in the latest teaser. Continue reading “Infinix Note 60 Pro with Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, Rear Matrix Display, 6500mAh battery teased”

Amazon Valentine’s Day Sale 2026: Deals on headphones, smartwatches and cameras

On the occasion of Valentine’s Week, Amazon India is hosting a Valentine’s Day sale featuring a wide selection of smartwatches, headphones, and more from top brands such as Apple, Samsung, boAt, Amazfit, and others. The sale offers discounts of up to 75% on smart wearables and will run until February 14, 2026.

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Samsung Galaxy F70e 5G with 6.7″ 120Hz display, 6000mAh battery launched in India starting at Rs. 12999

Samsung just launched the Galaxy F70e 5G, the company’s latest 5G smartphone in the F series in India, as it had promised. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy F70e 5G with 6.7″ 120Hz display, 6000mAh battery launched in India starting at Rs. 12999”

Apple to roll out iPhone 17e and new Macs in early 2026: Report

Apple is reportedly preparing to begin 2026 with a concentrated rollout of hardware and software releases, including the iPhone 17e, updated iPad models, new Mac computers, and upcoming iOS upgrades. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the company is targeting enterprise deployments and emerging markets while expanding Apple Intelligence support across its device portfolio. Continue reading “Apple to roll out iPhone 17e and new Macs in early 2026: Report”

MediaTek Dimensity 9500s to power OPPO Find X9s, POCO phone in India

MediaTek has announced the Dimensity 9500s and Dimensity 8500 smartphone chipsets at its Tech Day event in Delhi after these were introduced last month for the global markets. The platforms target flagship and premium smartphone segments, focusing on performance, efficiency, on-device AI processing, imaging, gaming, and wireless connectivity. Both chipsets use an “All-Big Core” CPU architecture and support agentic AI workloads. Continue reading “MediaTek Dimensity 9500s to power OPPO Find X9s, POCO phone in India”

realme P4 Power Review: The 10,001mAh Marathon Runner

realme launched the realme P4 Power, the company’s latest smartphone in the P4 series, in India this last week. This is the first phone with a 10,001mAh battery in the country, and has a familiar screen, SoC and the camera set up as the realme P4. Continue reading “realme P4 Power Review: The 10,001mAh Marathon Runner”

ASUS Zenbook S16, Zenbook 14 and Vivobook AI laptops pre-bookings begin ahead of India launch

ASUS has announced pre-orders in India for a new lineup of Zenbook and Vivobook laptops powered by AMD Ryzen AI processors. The portfolio is led by the ASUS Zenbook S16 (UM5606GA) and includes additional Zenbook and Vivobook models designed for AI-assisted productivity, multitasking, creative workloads, and everyday computing. Continue reading “ASUS Zenbook S16, Zenbook 14 and Vivobook AI laptops pre-bookings begin ahead of India launch”

LG Essential Series air conditioners launched in India

LG Electronics India Limited (LGEIL) has announced a new room air conditioner under its LG Essential Series. Developed as part of the company’s “Made in India, Made for India” initiative, the model is designed to operate across India’s varied climate conditions while addressing challenges such as high temperatures, humidity, and voltage fluctuations. Continue reading “LG Essential Series air conditioners launched in India”

Apple delays AI Health Coach, shifts focus to Health App features: Report

Apple is scaling back its plans for a virtual AI-based health coach, according to people familiar with the matter. The initiative, code-named Mulberry, was recently wound down, with Apple now planning to release select features individually over time within its Health app, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported. Continue reading “Apple delays AI Health Coach, shifts focus to Health App features: Report”

Android to get AirDrop sharing beyond Pixel phones soon

Android users may soon get one of their most requested features. As per Android Authority, Google has confirmed them that AirDrop interoperability, previously limited to the Pixel 10 series, will expand to more Android devices in 2026. Continue reading “Android to get AirDrop sharing beyond Pixel phones soon”

Global smartphone shipments reached 1.25 Billion in 2025; HONOR posts 11% YoY growth

Global smartphone shipments grew by 2% year-on-year in 2025, reaching a total of 1.25 billion units, according to the latest research from Omdia. This marks the highest annual shipment level since 2021, driven by demand from both upgraders and replacement buyers. Continue reading “Global smartphone shipments reached 1.25 Billion in 2025; HONOR posts 11% YoY growth”

Samsung Summer Care Campaign 2026: Up to 50% off on AC and refrigerator service

Samsung India has announced the Proactive Summer Care Campaign to allow customers to service their air conditioners (ACs) and refrigerators ahead of the peak summer season. The campaign offers discounts on labour charges, pick-up, delivery, and jet cleaning for eligible appliances. Continue reading “Samsung Summer Care Campaign 2026: Up to 50% off on AC and refrigerator service”

Samsung Galaxy A07 5G with 6.7″ 120Hz display, 6000mAh battery launched in India starting at Rs. 15999

Samsung just launched the Galaxy A07 5G, the company’s latest 5G smartphone in the A series in India, as it had promised. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy A07 5G with 6.7″ 120Hz display, 6000mAh battery launched in India starting at Rs. 15999”