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LG Smartphone Update Servers to Be Permanently Shut Down on June 30
LG revealed its decision to exit the mobile phone market back in 2021. At the time, the South Korean brand promised its existing customers that it would continue delivering updates for eligible models over a three-year period. Now, LG is gearing up to shut down its smartphone update servers in just over two months. Post this, LG smartphones will no...
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Samsung Patent Application Describes Phone With Four Foldable Panels, Three Hinges
Samsung might be developing a foldable phone with four panels connected by three hinges, forming a single elongated display when unfolded. The panels fold into a thick bar, according to a patent application that has been published online. Samsung has yet to launch a tri-fold smartphone to rival the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Edition
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Motorola Edge 60 Fusion Launched, But Motorola Edge 50 Fusion Price Cut By 20%; Buy It For ₹20,841
Is the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion priced at ₹20,841 worth it? Check out the Amazon deal and specs and features. As per the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion 5G exchange offer, the buyer can get up to 19,750.00 off. But do note the fact that this is applicable if a number of conditions are met. Most importantly, the smartphone should be in great working condit...
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Samsung Patent Application Hints at Flagship Smartphone With Curved Screens
Samsung has filed a patent application that details new curved display technology, that could deliver durability improvements and limit screen damage during assembly. This advancement could feature in the company's future flagship smartphones, and details of the technology are seen in a patent application filed with the US Patent and Trademark Offi...
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Updated World Magnetic Model Predicts Magnetic North Pole’s Shift
On December 17, the National Centers for Environmental Information and the British Geological Survey released an updated version of the World Magnetic Model, designed to predict Earth's magnetic field changes over the next five years. The update is crucial for ensuring the accuracy of navigation systems, including satellite and smartphone applicati...
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Apple Patents Hinge Design for Foldable Devices With Interlocked Fingers, Friction Clutch Mechanism
Apple has patented a hinge mechanism for foldable devices, applicable to various devices such as smartphones, tablets or computers. Unlike Samsung and Huawei, who have launched foldables with multiple displays, Apple is yet to introduce its own. Reports indicate that Apple is developing a foldable iPhone, iPad, and MacBook.
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Camera Specifications Leak via Camera FV-5 Database
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is expected to be launched early next year as the company’s top-of-the-line handset. The smartphone, which has been in the rumour mill for the past few months, has now been listed on a professional camera application database. The listing suggests details about its camera system, such as the support for electronic image s...
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SpyLoan Apps Installed on Over 8 Million Android Phones Amidst Rise in Predatory Loan Apps
SpyLoan, a predatory loan application, has been detected on over 8 million Android devices, according to McAfee. Fifteen versions of the SpyLoan application have been removed or updated since they were identified, and users must remove these apps manually if they have already been downloaded.
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Reliance Jio True 5G Network Extends Battery Life by Up to 40 Percent, Claims Official
Reliance Jio’s True 5G network can improve the smartphone’s battery life by up to 40 percent, a company official highlighted during the company’s earnings call for the second quarter (Q2) of FY25. The telecommunications provider leverages a standalone (SA) architecture along with other technical features for its 5G services in India and assig...
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OnePlus Begins OxygenOS 15 Closed Beta Programme for OnePlus Nord CE 4, Nord CE 4 Lite 5G in India
OnePlus has begun the Android 15-based OxygenOS 15 Closed Beta Testing (CBT) programme for the OnePlus Nord CE 4 and OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite in India. The short-term programme will allow 2,000 Nord series smartphone users to receive early software releases. Active members of the OnePlus Community can participate in the programme and report OS bu...
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Xiaomi Patent Application Reportedly Describes a Detachable Clamshell Smartphone
Xiaomi has reportedly filed a patent application for a new smartphone design. As per the report, the Chinese consumer tech brand is working on a clamshell-styled foldable smartphone that can be detached into two segments. Based on the images seen, the smartphone appears similar to the Xiaomi Mix Flip which was launched last month.
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Google, Volkswagen Partner on Smartphone AI Assistant
Google is providing key capabilities for an AI assistant for Volkswagen drivers in a smartphone app. The AI assistant draws on Google's Gemini large language models, programs that can understand and generate predictive responses to human language, and cloud computing capacity.
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Apple Could Be Working on a Triple-Folding iPhone; Patent Suggests
Apple is long rumoured to be building a foldable smartphone. Multiple patent applications filed by the company have pointed towards this direction, although a possible date of launch still remains unconfirmed. The company has updated an older patent to mention several new intricacies in the design and the application of the technology for a foldabl...
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Google to Fix Security Vulnerability on Pixel Phones That Could Allow Remote Access or Control: Report
Google Pixel phones shipped since 2017 included an application with a security vulnerability that could be used by attackers to inject malicious code or run spyware on Pixel phones, according to security firm. The Showcase app, which was found on Pixel smartphones sold globally, will soon be removed by the company in the coming days.
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Samsung Patent Application Describes a Rollable Display for Clamshell Flip Smartphones
Samsung has submitted a patent application that showcases a rollable display technology that can be used in different form factors to offer a diverse set of interfaces. While the application only mentions that the display will be used for “electronic devices”, the illustrated images showcase a clamshell flip phone, highlighting that it could be...
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LG Smartphone Update Servers to Be Permanently Shut Down on June 30
LG revealed its decision to exit the mobile phone market back in 2021. At the time, the South Korean brand promised its existing customers that it would continue delivering updates for eligible models over a three-year period. Now, LG is gearing up to shut down its smartphone update servers in just over two months. Post this, LG smartphones will no...
-
Samsung Patent Application Describes Phone With Four Foldable Panels, Three Hinges
Samsung might be developing a foldable phone with four panels connected by three hinges, forming a single elongated display when unfolded. The panels fold into a thick bar, according to a patent application that has been published online. Samsung has yet to launch a tri-fold smartphone to rival the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Edition
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Motorola Edge 60 Fusion Launched, But Motorola Edge 50 Fusion Price Cut By 20%; Buy It For ₹20,841
Is the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion priced at ₹20,841 worth it? Check out the Amazon deal and specs and features. As per the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion 5G exchange offer, the buyer can get up to 19,750.00 off. But do note the fact that this is applicable if a number of conditions are met. Most importantly, the smartphone should be in great working condit...
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Samsung Patent Application Hints at Flagship Smartphone With Curved Screens
Samsung has filed a patent application that details new curved display technology, that could deliver durability improvements and limit screen damage during assembly. This advancement could feature in the company's future flagship smartphones, and details of the technology are seen in a patent application filed with the US Patent and Trademark Offi...
-
Updated World Magnetic Model Predicts Magnetic North Pole’s Shift
On December 17, the National Centers for Environmental Information and the British Geological Survey released an updated version of the World Magnetic Model, designed to predict Earth's magnetic field changes over the next five years. The update is crucial for ensuring the accuracy of navigation systems, including satellite and smartphone applicati...
-
Apple Patents Hinge Design for Foldable Devices With Interlocked Fingers, Friction Clutch Mechanism
Apple has patented a hinge mechanism for foldable devices, applicable to various devices such as smartphones, tablets or computers. Unlike Samsung and Huawei, who have launched foldables with multiple displays, Apple is yet to introduce its own. Reports indicate that Apple is developing a foldable iPhone, iPad, and MacBook.
-
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Camera Specifications Leak via Camera FV-5 Database
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is expected to be launched early next year as the company’s top-of-the-line handset. The smartphone, which has been in the rumour mill for the past few months, has now been listed on a professional camera application database. The listing suggests details about its camera system, such as the support for electronic image s...
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SpyLoan Apps Installed on Over 8 Million Android Phones Amidst Rise in Predatory Loan Apps
SpyLoan, a predatory loan application, has been detected on over 8 million Android devices, according to McAfee. Fifteen versions of the SpyLoan application have been removed or updated since they were identified, and users must remove these apps manually if they have already been downloaded.
-
Reliance Jio True 5G Network Extends Battery Life by Up to 40 Percent, Claims Official
Reliance Jio’s True 5G network can improve the smartphone’s battery life by up to 40 percent, a company official highlighted during the company’s earnings call for the second quarter (Q2) of FY25. The telecommunications provider leverages a standalone (SA) architecture along with other technical features for its 5G services in India and assig...
-
OnePlus Begins OxygenOS 15 Closed Beta Programme for OnePlus Nord CE 4, Nord CE 4 Lite 5G in India
OnePlus has begun the Android 15-based OxygenOS 15 Closed Beta Testing (CBT) programme for the OnePlus Nord CE 4 and OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite in India. The short-term programme will allow 2,000 Nord series smartphone users to receive early software releases. Active members of the OnePlus Community can participate in the programme and report OS bu...
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Xiaomi Patent Application Reportedly Describes a Detachable Clamshell Smartphone
Xiaomi has reportedly filed a patent application for a new smartphone design. As per the report, the Chinese consumer tech brand is working on a clamshell-styled foldable smartphone that can be detached into two segments. Based on the images seen, the smartphone appears similar to the Xiaomi Mix Flip which was launched last month.
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Google, Volkswagen Partner on Smartphone AI Assistant
Google is providing key capabilities for an AI assistant for Volkswagen drivers in a smartphone app. The AI assistant draws on Google's Gemini large language models, programs that can understand and generate predictive responses to human language, and cloud computing capacity.
-
Apple Could Be Working on a Triple-Folding iPhone; Patent Suggests
Apple is long rumoured to be building a foldable smartphone. Multiple patent applications filed by the company have pointed towards this direction, although a possible date of launch still remains unconfirmed. The company has updated an older patent to mention several new intricacies in the design and the application of the technology for a foldabl...
-
Google to Fix Security Vulnerability on Pixel Phones That Could Allow Remote Access or Control: Report
Google Pixel phones shipped since 2017 included an application with a security vulnerability that could be used by attackers to inject malicious code or run spyware on Pixel phones, according to security firm. The Showcase app, which was found on Pixel smartphones sold globally, will soon be removed by the company in the coming days.
-
Samsung Patent Application Describes a Rollable Display for Clamshell Flip Smartphones
Samsung has submitted a patent application that showcases a rollable display technology that can be used in different form factors to offer a diverse set of interfaces. While the application only mentions that the display will be used for “electronic devices”, the illustrated images showcase a clamshell flip phone, highlighting that it could be...
