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Google Pixel 7, 7 Pro 1st Android phones to support only 64-bit apps

The Google Play Store has required all apps to have 64-bit support since August 2019, and it also stopped serving 32-bit apps without 64-bit support

Google Pixel 7 Pro's display drains its battery in full brightness: Report

Tech giant Google's recently launched Pixel 7 Pro display is severely draining its battery when used at full brightness, media reports say

Nearly 5.3 billion phones will join a hidden mine of e-waste this year

As countries scrutinise mineral supply chains needed to fuel the clean energy transition, one potential source is hiding in junk drawers and trash cans all over the world

5.3 bn phones to be dumped in 2022, but only few will be disposed: Report

Roughly 5.3 billion mobile or smartphones will drop out of use this year, and only a small number of them will be disposed off properly, according to a report. Brussels-based Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Forum conducted surveys to understand why so many households and businesses fail to bring electronic gadgets in for repair or recycling. The surveys show that, of the 8,775 European households across five European Union countries Portugal, Netherlands, Italy, Romania and Slovenia and a separate UK survey, the average household contains 74 e-products such as phones, tablets, laptops, electric tools, hair dryers, toasters and other appliances (excluding lamps). Of those 74 average total e-products, 13 are being hoarded -- 9 of them unused but working and 4 broken. Stacked flat atop one another at an average depth of 9 mm that many disused phones would rise roughly 50,000 km -- 120 times higher than the International Space Station; one-eighth of the way to the Mo

Xiaomi launches MediaTek Helio A22-powered Redmi A1+ smartphone in India

Priced Rs 7,499 onwards, the Redmi A1+ will be available online on Flipkart and Mi online store, and offline at Mi Home and select stores from October 17

Mindful use of smartphones enhances productivity, indicates study

The three-week survey required all participants to complete four questionnaires and about half of them were required to download a screen-monitoring application to their phones

5G services to go live on Samsung devices, iPhones in November-December

But despite having one of the most diversified product ranges of 5G smartphones, most Samsung devices are yet to catch 5G signals

Samsung likely to offer 5,000 mAh battery in upcoming Galaxy S23 Ultra

South Korean tech giant Samsung may launch its next-generation flagship smartphone Galaxy S23 Ultra with a 5,000mAh battery

Samsung to enable 5G on supported smartphones via OTA by mid November

Samsung made the announcement soon after Apple confirmed that it would roll out software update to enable 5G services in iPhone 12 and above in December

Supported iPhones to get 5G-related software update by December: Apple

The Apple iPhone 12 series and above, and iPhone SE (3rd generation) are 5G-ready. However, these smartphones are awaiting 5G-related software update from Apple

5G transition: Telecom dept to meet smartphone makers, service providers

Though 5G has been unveiled, mobile handsets in India are not yet compatible with the new technology and their softwares need to be upgraded

DoT, Meity to hold meeting of smartphone firms, telcos to resolve 5G issues

Top officials of the DoT and IT ministry have called a joint meeting of smartphone companies, including Apple and Samsung, and telecom operators on issues related to provide smooth access to 5G services, a government official said on Tuesday. While over 100 million subscribers in India have 5G-ready phones, many devices, including Apple, are not supporting the service at present. "We shall be working together to ensure smooth rollout of 5G, including smooth onboarding of consumers," an official source told PTI. A joint meeting of smartphone companies and telecom operators will be held on Wednesday at the Department of Telecom (DoT) office. Secretaries of both the DoT and Ministry of Electronics and IT will chair the meeting to discuss teething 5G issues. The agenda of the meeting includes a discussion around enabling the handsets to start supporting 5G services on 5G networks in India. Bharti Airtel is the only company to have commercially launched 5G services while Jio has start

MediaTek launches new Dimensity 1080 processor for 5G smartphones

It allows gaming enhancements for gaming users, providing speedy performance and seamless gaming connectivity

Apple's upcoming iPhone SE 4 to feature 6.1-inch LCD display with top notch

Tech giant Apple's fourth-generation iPhone SE will feature a 6.1-inch LCD display and a "notch" cutout at the top of the display

Motorola Moto e32 with 6.5-inch HD IPS screen of 90Hz refresh rate launched

Priced at Rs 10,499, the Moto e32 is available in eco black and arctic blue colours on Flipkart

Realme witnesses sale of over 1 million 5G smartphones during festive days

As per a report by Frost and Sullivan, The Indian Internet of Things (IoT) market is projected to reach $9.28 billion by 2025 from $4.98 billion in 2020

Airtel customers to get 5G at existing rates in 8 cities initially

Airtel launches 5G Plus service, with superfast high-def video streaming, gaming & multiple chatting

Highlights: Google unveils Pixel 7 series, Pixel Watch, Pixel Tablet & more

The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones will be available for pre-order in India, along with the rest of the world, from 08:15 pm on e-commerce platform Flipkart

Sony likely working on new smartphone with Dimensity 8000 chip

Japanese tech giant Sony is likely working on a new smartphone as a report says that out of nowhere, a mysterious Sony handset has been spotted on Geekbench

Samsung may unveil affordable Galaxy A54 next year with 50MP rear camera

Meanwhile, this week Samsung has launched a new Galaxy A04s with a 90Hz refresh rate and 5000mAh battery for Indian consumers