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Samsung launches Galaxy M14 5G smartphone with 6000 mAh battery: Details

The Samsung Galaxy M14 5G is offered in 4GB RAM and 6GB RAM variants, both with 128GB on-board storage, at an introductory price of Rs 13,490 and Rs 14,990

Nord CE 3 Lite 5G review: Solid entry point to OnePlus smartphone ecosystem

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G covers the fundamentals right with screen of adaptive refresh rate, loud stereo speakers, 3.5mm audio jack, versatile primary camera sensor, and big-capacity battery

Bodily rhythm may determine behaviour, reveals a new smartphone study

Human body's rhythms may determine our behaviour, according to a smartphone-based study

Amazon Blockbuster Value Days sale: Know deals, discounts, bank offers

Amazon Blockbuster Value Days sale started today, April 14, and it will continue until April 17

Low to mid-priced smartphones now receiving enhanced display brightness

The display's brightness can be divided into two main categories -- typical brightness and peak brightness

Vivo to export 1 mn 'Made in India' smartphones, invest Rs 3,500 cr in 2023

Company known for its economical products sets sights on an exclusive segment of the market

WhatsApp users need to switch on old phone to use app on new device

Instant messaging platform WhatsApp users may need to switch on their old phone to verify themselves for using the app on a new device, the company said on Thursday. In addition to this, the company will be rolling out two new features, including device verification to help prevent malware from taking over the WhatsApp account and sending out messages without the user's knowledge or permission. "If you need to switch your WhatsApp account to a new device we want to double-check that it's really you. From now on, we may ask you on your old device to verify that you want to take this step as an extra security check. This feature can help alert you to an unauthorised attempt to move your account to another device," WhatsApp said in a statement. The move provides an extra layer of security to WhatsApp users. WhatsApp said that it is concerned about malware that infects a mobile phone in much the same way a virus infects a computer. "Malware is used to advance account takeover (ATO) .

Vivo to invest Rs 1,100 cr to ramp up mfg capacity in Greater Noida

Smartphone maker vivo on Thursday said it will invest Rs 1,100 crore more by the end of 2023 to scale up its manufacturing capacity in the country, and that production in its upcoming unit at Greater Noida is expected to commence by early 2024. vivo India also said it is "on track" to export more than one million 'Made in India' smartphones in 2023, having sent its first 'made in India' smartphone shipment to Thailand and Saudi Arabia during 2022. As part of its Rs 7,500-crore proposed investment plan it had outlined, vivo is on its way to complete the first phase investment of Rs 3,500 crore by the end of 2023. "vivo India has already invested Rs 2,400 crore, and a further Rs 1,100 crore is expected to be invested by the end of 2023 to increase its manufacturing capacity and support the government's vision of making India a global export hub," the company said in a release. The company released the second edition of its India impact report, as it pledged its "unwavering commitment

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Most Indians still store financial passwords in smartphones, says report

According to the report, 24 per cent of the respondents shared that mobile phones have been their preferred choice whether as notes, in the contact list, in password app or another place in the device

Realme launches Narzo N55 smartphone with mini capsule screen: Details here

The Realme Narzo N55 smartphone is offered in 4GB RAM + 64GB storage and 6GB RAM + 128GB storage configurations at Rs 10,999 and 12,999

OnePlus 9 5G available at discounted price in India: Details here

Launched at Rs 49,999, the OnePlus 9 5G is available at a discounted price of Rs 37,999 on the OnePlus's official website

Vivo launches Vivo T2 5G series smartphone in India: Know specs, price

The Vivo T2 5G and Vivo T2x 5G smartphones will be available for purchase on Vivo online store and the e-commerce platform Flipkart

Three quit Samsung India's public policy team in a week, says Report

Binu George, who looked at corporate affairs and strategy, Surabhi Pant who worked on policy and public affairs, and Nikhil Kaura from the same team quit last week, two sources said

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite goes on sale with introductory offers: Details here

The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G smartphone is available for purchase on Amazon India, OnePlus online portal, OnePlus stores, and select retail outlets

Foldable smartphones in Rs 60K-75K range to grow 5 times by 2026: Report

Foldables smartphones in the price range of Rs 60,000 to Rs 75,000 are expected to grow five times by 2026 in India, a new report said on Monday

Google Pixel 7A design leaked ahead of launch: Check details here

Pixel 7A seems identical to Pixel 7, having metal frame and camera bar with dual-camera system and LED flash on the back

Pixel smartphone users randomly getting free cash from Google: Report

The Pixel 7a and a new blue variant of the Pixel Buds A-Series are also expected to release alongside the foldable smartphone

Lava Blaze 2 smartphone with 6GB RAM, 128GB storage launched at Rs 8,999

The Lava Blaze 2 smartphone will be available on the e-commerce platform Amazon India from April 18

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G review: A mixed bag of several hits and some misses

The Samsung Galaxy A54 5G is packed to the brim with premium features, but it is on the expensive side of the price spectrum and may not be the best value smartphone in its category