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Samsung’s 2025 Foldable Lineup Could Include Four Devices, Including a Triple-Fold
Anshuman Jain
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Samsung is preparing to launch four new foldable phones, including a triple-folding device, in 2025. The triple-folding phone will have a 9.9 or 10-inch display, a G-style mechanism, and a thickness of around 15mm. The company could produce 200,000 units of this experimental device for a Q3 release.
TikTok was temporarily banned in the US but thanks to President Trump's intervention that extended the deadline for ByteDance to find a new buyer. The platform has since returned online, with a message thanking Trump for his efforts.
OPPO's manager Zhou Bao who posted images on the Find N5 showcasing its thinness. The photos compare the N5's thinness to the iPhone 16 Pro Max, and it's half as thin as the iPhone when unfolded. More info suggests the Find N5 could be less than 9.2 mm thick folded and just 4 mm thick on each side when unfolded.
X Jumps on TikTok Uncertainty with a Dedicated Short-Form Video Feed
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X has launched a dedicated video feed in the US, following the uncertainty surrounding TikTok. The feed is accessible via a new button and features short-form videos similar to TikTok and Instagram Reels. This feature could be a move to boost video content on the platform and attract users who may be considering switching from TikTok.
Bluesky has introduced a short-form video feed called "Trending Videos," which allows users to scroll through short form videos and like, comment, and reshare them. The feed is available on the Bluesky app for Android and iOS, and users can access it by tapping the search icon and selecting "Discover" option.
Meta released Edits, a video editing app, after TikTok's ban in the US. The app offers a suite of creative tools, including a separate tab for inspirations, draft sharing, and watermark-free exports. Edits is free at launch and will be available for iOS first, with Android support coming later. But you can preorder the app now.
This Upcoming Feature Could Just be Instagram’s Solution to Toxic Comments
Anshuman Jain
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Instagram is testing a dislike comment option. The feature looks like a downward arrow icon between the like and comment options, similar to Reddit's downvote button. It could be exclusive to creators, allowing them to hide harsh comments from others, but its details are still unclear.
Qualcomm’s New, Affordable Snapdragon 8 Elite has One Less Core
Abubakar Mohammed
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The new slower Snapdragon 8 Elite variant codenamed SM850-3-AB is a hepta-core processor with one less performance core compared to 8 Elite. Qualcomm says the altered 8 Elite still achieves significant performance gains over the 8 Gen 3. It is expected to be used by manufacturers who want to save on hefty costs including the fully-fledged 8 Elite.
Instagram Wants to Be TikTok So Bad; Switching to Rectangular Grid Over Square
Anshuman Jain
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Instagram is introducing a rectangular grid style for profile pages, replacing the traditional square grid. This change helps to showcase vertical content, but has upset some users who designed their profiles around the square layout.
iOS 19 Leak Suggests iPhone Camera App Could Take Design Cues from visionOS
Ajaay Srinivasan
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Just a couple of months after the iOS 18 public release, Apple appears to be working on the next major update. As per a recent report, the company is set to redesign the Camera app on iOS 19 with minimal controls that doesn't hinder the viewfinder and the overall experience. If this is true, you'll only see two tabs - Photo and Video when you launch the app and subsequent options will pop up when you tap on them.
Here Is an Official Look at the Nintendo Switch 2; Arrives In 2025
Ishan Adhikary
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Nintendo just revealed the first-look trailer of the Switch 2 console. In the trailer, we see a bigger screen and lots of overhauls in Switch 2. Moreover, the Switch 2 Joy-Cons are bigger, has a magnetic attachment system, and it gets rid of the drifting issues of the original controller sticks. Nintendo Switch 2 releases worldwide in 2025.
Android 16 Could Borrow This Ingenious OxygenOS Feature for Better Multitasking
Anshuman Jain
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The upcoming Android 16 update may bring an improved multitasking experience, with a 90:10 ratio in split screen mode, similar to OnePlus' Open Canvas feature. This would allow users to enlarge one app and keep another open, making it easier to use on smaller devices and focus on a single app.
Nothing OS 3.0 with Android 15 Rolling Out to Nothing Phone (1) and CMF Phone 1
Abubakar Mohammed
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The stable Nothing OS 3.0 update based on Android 15 is now rolling out to Nothing Phone (1) and CMF Phone 1. It brings all the latest features like new widgets, lock screen customizations, a new app drawer, and a new quick settings experience.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Set to Get Deep Gemini Integration, Now Brief, More AI Features
Abubakar Mohammed
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Some of the new features debuting in the Galaxy S25 series are called Now Brief and a deeper Gemini integration. Here's more information. The former is like Google Now and the latter integrates Samsung apps as well.
Daredevil Born Again First Trailer Released: The Devil’s Work Is Never Done
Shashank Shakya
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The first trailer for Daredvil born again has been released and in this article, find out everything we saw in the trailer!
Meet Flashes, An Upcoming Bluesky Photo-Sharing App Set to Rival Instagram
Anshuman Jain
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Flashes is an upcoming app based on Bluesky's AT Protocol, allowing users to share photos and videos. Developed by Sebastian Vogelsang, it will offer a new entry point for those who enjoy browsing Instagram but don't consider themselves "Twitter People." The app will be free at launch, with potential subscription-based services in the future.
Github user ading2210 released a new PDF that lets you play Doom on any Chromium-browser. You can use your keyboard controls to roam around, shoot, or even select maps and levels. The game uses a six-color ASCII grid and runs on a lengthy response time of 80ms per frame.
New Nintendo Switch 2 leak revealed the full specs for the upcoming console including the TFLOPS and clock speed. In a famiboards thread, users shared that the Switch 2 will have 3.09 TFLOPs at docked. It also suggests the Nintendo Switch 2 will be powered by Nvidia T239 Ampere architecture.
Gmail’s New “Insert” Tool Makes It Easier to Add Gemini Responses to Your Email
Anshuman Jain
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Gmail has introduced a new "Insert" option in Gemini-generated replies, allowing users to easily add AI-generated text to their message drafts. This feature, available in the latest version of the Gmail app. It saves time by eliminating the need to copy and paste text.
WhatsApp’s Fun New Update comes with Selfie Stickers, Camera Effects, and More
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WhatsApp has introduced new features to enhance user experience. These include selfie stickers, customizable backgrounds and effects for regular photos and videos, quick reactions with double-tap functionality, and sharing of sticker collections. These features are now rolling out for all users.
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You can now run tasks and set reminders in ChatGPT. You can set the schedule defining when the task is supposed to run. After running the task, you will receive a notification via the ChatGPT app.
Fortnite Leaks Reveal a Kaiju No. 8 Collaboration Might Brew a Monsterverse
Ishan Adhikary
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According to multiple leaks, Fortnite is collaborating with Kaiju No. 8 and more information might come soon. The leak surfaced after the v33.20 update was added to Fortnite and two decrypted files were found. If the Kaiju No. 8 joins Fortnite, with Godzilla, and Kong, the game can create its own Monsterverse.
Stuck in a Game? Google’s Circle to Search Could Soon Help with That
Anshuman Jain
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Google is expanding its Circle to Search capability with a new Get Game Help feature. This will allow users to bring up Circle to Search, and use it to reverse image search a screenshot of your current game screen. However, it brings up a lot of questions related to its functionality and how effective it will be in practical use.
Severance Season 3 Officially Confirmed Ahead of Season 2 Release
Shashank Shakya
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Severance Season 2 is coming out on January 17 and even before its release, Ben Stiller has already confirmed that Severance Season 3 is in the works and in this article find out all you need to know about it!
Squid Game Creator Explains Real Meaning Behind the Rapper ‘Thanos’ Name
Aparna Ukil
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Squid Game Season 2 introduced us to a new character named Thanos. Recently, the creator shed light on the real name of this fictional character's name. Here's all you need to know about it.
[UPDATE] Marvel Rivals Season 1 Hits New All-Time High Concurrent Player Record On Steam
Ishan Adhikary
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Marvel Rivals Season 1 update just dropped and within a day the game's concurrent player record is broken on Steam. As of writing the article, Marvel Rivals has more than 560,305 players in the game. With this number, the game broke its own record of 480,990 players.
28 Years Laters: New Details Emerge About Cillian Murphy’s Involvement
Shashank Shakya
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28 Years Later might just be the most anticipated horror flick of 2025 and in this article find out about the new details we have regarding Cillian Murphy's involvement in the upcoming movie!
Ready to jump into the new Marvel Rivals season? Check out the Marvel Rivals patch notes for the Season 1 update and learn about all the new maps, heroes, and other changes.
Ubisoft has shared a post that marks the delay of the highly anticipated game of the company's flagship franchise, Assassin's Creed Shadows. Initially set to be released in November, 2024, the company had postponed it to February 2025. But Ubisoft again delays the release by a few weeks and is set to come out by late March. Keep reading this news piece to know more.
Elon Musk's xAI has launched a dedicated Grok app for iOS users in the US, and it's free to use. You can chat with Grok, generate images, and upload files too. It can also pull the latest data from X to respond to real-time queries.
Anmol Sachdeva
Apple is working on a new app named 'Invites' which could be used to organize meetings and event invites, as per iOS 18 code.
WhatsApp Testing Dedicated AIs Tab for Quicker Access to Meta AI Chatbots
Anshuman Jain
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WhatsApp is working on a dedicated AI tab, replacing the Communities option, with a variety of AI personas in categories like Popular and Pop Culture. This feature, called AI Studio, aims to make conversations more interesting. The tab is currently in Beta and will be available at a later date.
Lenovo Legion Go S is the First Third-Party SteamOS Handheld to Rival Steam Deck
Abubakar Mohammed
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The Legion Go S is the first third-party console to run the official SteamOS and comes with meaningful upgrades. It comes with Ryzen Z2 Go made in partnership with AMD and is a direct competitor to the Steam Deck. Lenovo's asking $499 for the base 16 GB + 512GB variant.
Google is adding a "Daily Listen" feature to the Discover feed that generates an AI podcast based on your news feed and interests. It's like a daily briefing, covering all the top stories from around the world.
Minecraft 25W02A Snapshot Adds a Ton of New Features: Here’s What’s New
Bipradeep Biswas
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The first Minecraft Snapshot of 2025 has finally rolled out, bringing in new features to the game. The Snapshot introduces new Pig variants that spawn depending on the temperature of the biome. This update adds so much more to the flora of Minecraft with Wildflowers, Leaf falling animation and Leaf litters. So what are you waiting for, dive into this article and find out everything about the new changes introduced in the game.
CES 2025: This Wearable AI Orb Listens to Your Thoughts at All Times
Abubakar Mohammed
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Omi is a small orb-shaped AI device that listens to conversations to summarize or obtain more information about them. It currently lacks the ability to read brains but the feature will ship sometime in Q2 of 2025. The device costs $89.
Instagram head Adam Mosseri has confirmed that users will start receiving political recommendations starting this week in the U.S. and then globally following the new policies from Meta. This change aims to give creators a better reach and provide more content options for users who want it.
At CES 2025, Sony revealed 'Future Immersive Entertainment Concept' that takes the players on a full experience of the game. In a two-minute video, Sony showcased this new tech that will let players smell video game characters. Along with it, the new Sony tech will let gamers experience next-gen audio tech, atmospherics, and haptics.
WhatsApp's latest beta version 2.25.1.17 for Android introduces the ability to add photos to channel polls. This feature allows admins to make polls more engaging and easy to understand. The feature is limited to beta users as of now, it will soon be available for everyone and also be integrated into group chats.
Reacher Season 3 Trailer Released Showcasing an Action Packed Adventure
Shashank Shakya
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Jack Reacher is all set for his return this February. A new trailer for Reacher Season 3 has been released and in this article find out everything we saw in the clip!
Game of Thrones Kingsroad Gameplay Trailer Reveals Platform and Closed Beta Test Details
Ishan Adhikary
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Netmarble has released the Game of Thrones: Kingsroad gameplay trailer featuring the archetypes and visuals of the game. Game of Thrones: Kingsroad will be available on iOS, Android, and Windows PC. The game will run closed beta tests from January 16-22 in the U.S., Canada, and select parts of Europe.
CES 2025: Xreal Unveils One Pro AR Glasses with Enhanced Optics and Hardware
Abubakar Mohammed
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Xreal has introduced the One Pro at CES 2025 and it comes with better overall specifications like a larger 57-degree FoV, larger spatial screen of 171-inches, and a 100 nits brighter display. The device is available for pre-orders for $599 and will start shipping in March this year.