Using Phones

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  Samsung Partners With GSMA to Enable VoLTE by Default on Galaxy Phones With One UI 7

  Samsung and GSMA have entered into a collaborative endeavour to improve connectivity on Samsung Galaxy-branded handsets. The phones running on Android 15 with One UI 7 skin on top will now come with VoLTE support by default. Currently, users are required to manually enable VoLTE connectivity on supported devices. VoLTE support for smartphones is s...

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  Honor Magic 8 Pro Tipped to Arrive With Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 SoC, Triple Rear Camera Setup

  Honor might wait until October to unleash the Honor Magic 8 Pro as a successor to the current Magic 7 Pro, though leaks surrounding the phone are surfacing on the Web. The upcoming handset is said to use Qualcomm's next-generation Snapdragon flagship processor and is expected to pack a triple rear camera unit.

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  Carl Pei on How Nothing and CMF Are Betting Big on India’s Youth, Beyond AI Hype, and Bold Smartphone Market Strategy

  Gadgets 360 got a chance to sit with Nothing CEO Carl Pei to talk about new phones, the Indian smartphone market, innovation challenges, and future plans. Pei spoke about the AI hype and how he wants to ban the use of the word "AI" in the company. He also talked about the young user base and the bold smartphone market strategy for a market like Ind...

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  HMD, Lava to Launch Direct-to-Mobile Phones in Partnership With Tejas Networks, FreeStream

  HMD confirmed on Monday that it will launch Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) phones in collaboration with Free Stream Technologies and other D2M partners. The official announcement will be made at the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025, which will take place from May 1 to May 4. Lava International, an Indian OEM, will also introduce D2M...

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  Vivo Updates FunTouch OS 15 With AI Features Including Circle to Search, Live Text

  Vivo started rolling out the Android 15-based Funtouch OS 15 in India last year. Months after the original launch, the Chinese smartphone brand has announced the latest iteration of its user interface. The update brings multiple features powered by artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the user experience. It includes various productivity and com...

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  Kesari Chapter 2: Akshay Kumar Urges Fans Not To Miss "First 10 Minutes"

  During the Delhi screening, Akshay Kumar requested viewers not to use phones

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  Vivo X200 Ultra Camera Capabilities Teased; Confirmed to Pack Sony LYT-818 Sensors

  Vivo X200 Ultra will be introduced in China on April 21, along with the Vivo X200s. Just days ahead of the formal reveal, Vivo has posted multiple teasers on Weibo revealing the phone's camera capabilities. The Vivo X200 Ultra will use Sony's LYT-818 sensor for its primary and ultra wide angle cameras. It will also support a Photography Kit accesso...

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  How To Nail Smartphone Astrophotography: 8 Tips For Capturing The Night Sky Like a Pro

  With the right settings, a touch of creative editing, and some useful astrophotography tips, you'll be capturing galaxies with your phone in no time through.

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  Why Akshay Kumar Requests Not To Use Phones During Kesari 2 Special Screening

  Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Akshay Kumar made a heartfelt appeal to the audience during his film ‘Kesari: Chapter 2’ premiere in Delhi.

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  Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 7 to Skip Snapdragon Chipset in Favour of Exynos 2500: Report

  Samsung is believed to unveil its Galaxy Z Flip 7 later this year at a Galaxy Unpacked event. While details about the clamshell foldable phone haven't been officially confirmed, new rumours about its specifications have surfaced up on the Web. According to a new report, Samsung could use its in-house Exynos 2500 chipset in its upcoming foldable pho...

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  Nothing Phone 3a's Essential Space Reportedly Has a Monthly Processing Limit

  Nothing Phone 3a series was launched last month and one of its standout features was Essential Space. Activated via the new dedicated Essential Key, it acts as a one-stop solution to gather all sorts of data such as screenshots, photos, and voice notes, and recall them using AI. While this feature was a nifty addition which was appreciated by users...

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  iPhone 20th Anniversary to Feature a Bold Design That Uses Glass Extensively: Report

  While we have yet to see the first leaked images of the iPhone 17 series, we have seen plenty of dummy units (obtained from case moulds) that give us a fair idea about what the upcoming iPhone models would look like. The biggest new addition is clearly the iPhone 17 Air, which as per reports may be the slimmest iPhone launched ever. Now, there’s ...

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  How & Why It's Important To Minimise Phone Usage In Children

  Reducing phone usage allows children to engage in healthier activities and focus on real-world learning experiences.

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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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  Cybercriminals Offer Access to 'Lucid' Phishing Platform to Target iPhone, Android Phones in 88 Countries

  Cybercriminals are exploiting the 'Lucid' phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform to send phishing messages via iMessage and RCS chats, according to researchers. Using device farms of iPhone and Android smartphones, these phishing messages evade SMS spam filters due to end-to-end encryption. Licences for Lucid are reportedly being sold on Telegram, ...