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Vivo launches new 'X90' series smartphone with ZEISS camera in India

The Vivo X90 Pro comes in Legendary Black colour, whereas the Vivo X90 comes in Breeze Blue and Asteroid Black

WhatsApp brings feature to support same account on multiple phones

Messaging platform WhatsApp on Tuesday said it has introduced a feature that will allow its users to use the same WhatsApp account on multiple phones. The feature has started rolling out globally and will be available to everyone in the coming weeks, the Meta-owned platform said. "Today, we're improving our multi-device offering further by introducing the ability to use the same WhatsApp account on multiple phones," WhatsApp announced. The feature, highly requested by users, will enable them to "link your phone as one of up to four additional devices, the same as when you link with WhatsApp on web browsers, tablets and desktops". Each linked phone connects to WhatsApp independently, ensuring that a user's personal messages, media and calls are end-to-end encrypted. "...and if your primary device is inactive for a long period, we automatically log you out of all companion devices," WhatsApp said in a press note. Linking phones as companion devices makes messaging easier. For insta

Electronics exports grew a whopping 50% in FY23; may overtake drugs, pharma

Smartphones alone accounted for 23% of the rise

India leads global refurbished smartphone market, Apple captures 49% share

5G is growing in the secondary markets and it now makes up 13 per cent of global refurbished sales, according to Counterpoint Research

Keep Calm & Carry On: UK tests first-ever phone-based emergency alert

The UK government issued a Keep Calm and Carry On, this is just a test message for its first-ever life-saving Emergency Alerts warning system, sent to every 4G and 5G enabled smartphone device in the country on Sunday. A major awareness campaign was launched at 3 pm local time to ensure the British public was aware of the new system's test. The alert has been described as an additional tool in Britain's resilience toolkit when there is an imminent risk to life such as floods or wildfires. Keep Calm and Carry On that is the British way, and it is exactly what the country will do when they receive this test alert at 3 pm today, said Oliver Dowden, UK Cabinet Office minister and newly appointed Deputy Prime Minister after the exit of Dominic Raab over bullying allegations. "The government's number one job is to keep people safe, and this is another tool in the toolkit for emergency situations, such as flooding or wildfires, and where there is a genuine risk to life. So, it really is

Samsung Galaxy M14 5G on sale at introductory starting price of Rs 13,490

The Samsung Galaxy M14 5G is offered in 4GB RAM and 6GB RAM variants, both with 128GB on-board storage

Google may launch foldable smartphone 'Pixel Fold' in June: Details here

It is expected that Google might unveil the foldable smartphone on May 10 at the Google I/O event. Whereas, it is expected to launch in June

Narzo N55 goes on sale with introductory offers on Amazon, Realme e-store

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

Samsung launches industry-leading Galaxy M14 5G in India at Rs 14,990

Available in three colours -- Icy Silver, Berry Blue and Smoky Teal -- Galaxy M14 5G will go on sale at 12 noon on April 21

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