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Tech Wrap Jan 20: Samsung AI Bixby, Amazon Echo Show, Vivo X200T launch

Samsung plans AI revamp for Bixby. Amazon launches Echo Show 11, Echo Show 8 (gen 4). Vivo X200T launch on Jan 27. iQOO 15R launching soon. Realme P4 Power launch on Jan 29. Asus pivots to AI devices

Redmi Turbo 5 Max with 9,000mAh battery to be unveiled soon: What to expect

Xiaomi is set to unveil the Redmi Turbo 5 Max with a 9,000mAh battery and MediaTek Dimensity 9500s chipset. India availability has not yet been announced

Cannot shut down Windows 11? Microsoft acknowledges issue, releases the fix

Microsoft's January 2026 update broke shutdown and Remote Desktop on some PCs, and the company has now pushed emergency patches to fix those issues

iQOO 15R with dual-camera, OriginOS, flat-frame design unveiled: Details

iQOO 15R is coming soon, confirmed the Chinese smartphone brand on January 20. Alongside, it has shared a glimpse of the upcoming phone in a checkered grey design, and confirmation of OriginOS

Samsung not giving up on Bixby after all; plans revamp with One UI 8.5

The new Bixby will focus on natural language device control and live web search using Perplexity AI. Revamped Bixby will roll-out with OneUI 8.5 update

Jony Ive and OpenAI's first AI gadget may launch in 2026: What to expect

OpenAI's long-rumoured hardware ambitions may take shape in 2026, as the company prepares to unveil its first device, reportedly a compact AI companion designed for everyday interaction

Vivo X200T with Zeiss cameras launching in India on Jan 27: What to expect

The Vivo X200T will debut on January 27 with a Dimensity 9400+ chip, Zeiss-co-engineered 50MP triple cameras, and Android 16-based OriginOS 6 out of the box

Soon, Safari users may import browsing data straight into Chrome on iPhone

Google is testing a guided "Safari import" tool in Chrome for iPhone that lets users bring bookmarks, history, passwords and other data using Safari's export file

Realme P4 Power with 10,001mAh battery to launch on Jan 29: What to expect

Realme is set to launch the P4 Power in India on January 29, highlighting a 10,001mAh battery, MediaTek Dimensity 7400 processor, and AI features

ASUS is turning to AI devices and ending Zenfone, ROG Phone lines: Report

ASUS has reportedly confirmed that the company has decided to shift focus from smartphones to AI PCs, and physical AI products like AI glasses

Google tests Thinking Mode, experimental AI tools for Gemini Live: Report

Gemini Live may soon get the ability to offer more detailed replies through Thinking Mode, along with early-access tools like visual cues and agent-style phone controls

Tech Wrap Jan 19: Lava Blaze Duo 3, Gemini's Answer now tool, WhatsApp web

Lava launches Blaze Duo 3. Gemini app gets 'Answer now' option. Group calls on WhatsApp web in the works. Forza Horizon 6. Apple App Store ad redesign. iPhone 18 Pro

Delayed Apple Siri features could arrive with Gemini's help: What to expect

Apple delayed AI-powered Siri features due to reliability concerns. With Google's Gemini now powering Apple's foundation models, those same features and more may finally become possible

Soon, WhatsApp Web may support group calling for up to 32 users: Report

WhatsApp is reportedly testing group voice and video calling on its web client, with support for up to 32 participants, along with call links and scheduled calls

Sony PS5 Pro to get PSSR upscaling tech upgrade by March: What to expect

Sony's next-generation upscaling technology, named PSSR 2.0, is expected to arrive on PS5 Pro by March this year, bringing improved image quality, higher frame rates, and better performance

iOS 26.3: Apple tests App Store ad design that blend into search results

Reportedly, some users on iOS 26.3 beta are seeing sponsored App Store results without the usual blue background, making ads harder to distinguish from regular search listings

Forza Horizon 6 reportedly releasing on May 19 with 550 real-world cars

Forza Horizon 6 is reportedly set to release on May 19, 2026, with over 550 real-world cars, following the appearance of an in-game advertisement suggesting early access for pre-orders

BGMI redeem codes released on Jan 19: How to get exclusive in-game rewards

Krafton India has released a new batch of BGMI redeem codes on January 19 that will remain active until February 28, 2026. Here is how you can redeem them to win in-game rewards

Samsung Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus: Qi2 charging, brighter displays expected

Samsung is reportedly going to unveil the Galaxy S26 series in late February with improved charging, brighter displays, and upgraded camera systems

iPhone 18 Pro: Revamped Face ID to variable aperture camera, what to expect

Apple is expected to test under-display Face ID, a smaller Dynamic Island, a variable-aperture camera and satellite-based 5G on its next Pro iPhones