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WhatsApp reveals critical bug in older versions on several devices

Meta-owned WhatsApp has revealed a critical bug that could affect older installations on various devices that have not been updated with latest software versions

India sees Rs 24,000 cr worth online festive sales in 4 days, mobiles lead

Nearly 55 million shoppers made online purchases during the first four days as overall daily average gross merchandise value (GMV) rose to 5.4 times, according to Redseer Strategy Consultant

Realme aims to launch 100% 5G smartphones for its Number series in 2023

With the 5G auctions concluded and telcos all set with the network infrastructure, India is set to see 5G become a reality for the users

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra likely to offer 25W fast charging support

South Korean tech giant Samsung may launch its next-generation flagship smartphone Galaxy S23 Ultra with 25W fast charging support

Samsung sells smartphones worth Rs 1k cr on Day 1 of online festive sales

Electronics major Samsung India on Sunday said it has sold over 12 lakh Galaxy smartphones worth more than Rs 1,000 crore on the first day of online festive sales at Amazon and Flipkart. Samsung has slashed prices of Galaxy series smartphones in the range of 17 to 60 per cent for the festive season sales. "On Day 1 of online festive sales, Samsung sold more than 1.2 million Galaxy devices, creating a new record in India. Samsung Galaxy smartphones were among the most sought-after devices, thanks to never-seen-before offers on Amazon and Flipkart. In value terms, Samsung sold Galaxy devices worth over Rs 1000 crore in 24 hours," Samsung said in a statement. Samsung has slashed prices of smartphones like Galaxy S20 FE 5G, Galaxy S22 Ultra, Galaxy S22, Galaxy M53, Galaxy M33, M32 Prime Edition and Galaxy M13. For the premium Galaxy S22 series, the company has announced discounts in the range of 17 to 38 per cent. "On Day 1 of Amazon's Great Indian Festival, Samsung was the number 1 .

itel launches Vision 3 Turbo with segment 6GB RAM, 18W fast charging

Vision 3 Turbo comes with 3GB+3GB turbo RAM that can mobilize the idle memory to improve the overall running speed and give the user a super smooth experience

iPhones: Five things Apple introduced that other smartphone brands copied

From user interface elements of the iOS to taking away charging adaptor from the box, other smartphone brands have been playing catch up with Apple even when it means compromising on essentials

Samsung announces discounts on smartphones ahead of festive season sale

The South Korean electronics maker is offering discounts of up to 57 per cent on smartphones such as the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G, Galaxy S22 series, Galaxy F13 and Galaxy F23 5G

Samsung may use Exynos chipset in Galaxy S23 series, to be launched in 2023

All the models in the series are expected to be powered by the upcoming Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 SoC and Exynos chipset and will focus on battery efficiency

Flipkart Big Billion Days sale 2022: List of smartphones to be on discount

Flipkart has created a webpage of the upcoming sale and has posted updates regarding the much anticipated deals and offers on products across categories

'Make in India' smartphones share reach 16% in Q1 with 44 mn units: Report

The Indian government's push with multiple PLI schemes has been showing a positive impact and "we saw increased local manufacturing share in product segments like smartwatch, TWS, neckband and tablet

Google working on 'Pixel Mini' small screen phone with punch-hole display

Tech giant Google is said to be working on a new Pixel mini smartphone that might come with a small screen

Why Samsung enjoys a monopoly in the foldable mobile phone market in India

According to CMR, the foldable market in India is expected to grow at a staggering 64% compound annual growth rate until 2026, accounting for a 20X growth in foldable smartphone shipments

How does a smartphone battery explode and how you can prevent it

A phone can explode due to many reasons, but the most common reason is the battery of the device

iQOO launches Z6 Lite 5G smartphone: Check prices, specifications, and more

The price of iQOO Z6 Lite 5G starts from Rs 13,999 and will be available for sale from September 14

Premium smartphone demand in smaller cities up 40% in Jan-July: Flipkart

E-commerce website records over 60% growth in new smartphone launches by premium brands

Bihar in top league for 5G-capable smartphone share, shows data

OpenSignal estimates that around 9.7 per cent of the smartphones in the country are already 5G-enabled

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 review: Seasonal changes help mainstream the device

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 is not a gaming device or a great camera phone or great even for movie viewing. But it can do all things and fit easily in your pocket. Also, it can bring you a wow or two

Motorola New Edge Series Launch: Live streaming, time, price and specs

Motorola New Edge Series Launch: The launch event of the Motorola Edge Series postponed, and will happen two days later. Read this detailed report on the upcoming Motorola Edge phones

Smartphone app accurately detects Covid-19 infection in people's voices

The team claimed that the app is more accurate than several antigen tests and is cheap, quick and easy to use, which means it can be used in low-income countries