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Apple Planning visionOS-Inspired Redesign for iOS 19, iPadOS 19, and macOS 16
Ajaay Srinivasan
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Apple is working on redesigning the look and feel of their operating systems across iPhones, iPads, and Macs. With iOS 19, iPadOS 19, and macOS 16, the company is planning to change the style of icons, menus, apps, windows and system buttons to closely tie the UI elements with that of its visionOS. If this in indeed true, iOS 19 and iPadOS 19 will be the biggest updates to iPhones and iPads since iOS 7 from 2013.
Microsoft Rolls Out Copilot “Press to Talk” Feature for Instant Voice Queries
Abubakar Mohammed
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Microsoft is rolling out a new version of the native Copilot app 1.25024.100.0 to Windows Insiders via the Microsoft Store. The new version brings a shortcut to invoke Copilot and ask questions. All you need to do is press and hold the Alt + Space bar for two seconds, and a small overlay with a blue microphone icon and settings cogwheel should appear, indicating that the Copilot app is active and listening.
Bluesky’s Latest Update Brings 3-Minute Videos, DM Requests, Muting, and More
Anshuman Jain
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Bluesky released its 1.99 update. It includes 3-minute-long videos, a message request inbox, accessible mute options, improved moderation reporting. This update aims to improve user experience, though the bookmarking feature remains absent.
On March 10, 2025, social media platform X experienced a significant outage in the US and UK. Elon Musk, the platform's owner, linked the issue to a cyberattack, originating from Ukraine. Experts suggest a DDoS attack caused the disruption, which lasted over six hours.
Foxconn, the manufacturer which assembles the iPhone, has developed its own AI model called 'FoxBrain'. It's based on Meta's Llama 3.1 model and can perform various tasks including data analysis, code generation, advanced reasoning, and more.
Fortnite iOS Is Returning to Brazil in July; Find All Details Here
Ishan Adhikary
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Fortnite officially confirms that the game is coming to iOS on July, 2025 in Brazil. The game was only available in the EU for iOS devices earlier. Epic has promised that the Epic Games Store and Fortnite will be available in more regions for iOS devices in future.
Your Favorite OnePlus Phone Feature, the Alert Slider, Is Going Away
Anshuman Jain
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OnePlus CEO Pete Lau recently shared a post on the community forums announcing the departure of the iconic alert slider in favor of a customizable button similar to how Apple did with the Action button. This has fans pretty upset as they don't wish to see the slider which has become synonymous with their devices getting retired.
Death Stranding 2 On the Beach will be released on June 26 as revealed on SXSW special panel. The PS5 exclusive will have pre-orders open on March 17 with a Normal Edition ($69.99), Digital Deluxe ($79.99), and a Collector's Edition ($229.99) option. Players who opt for the Digital Deluxe or Collector's Edition bundle will get 48 hours of early access.
In an FAQ published on the Android Developers Blog, Google has confirmed that lock screen widgets are coming to AOSP for tablets and smartphones after Android 16 QPR1. For those wondering when the update will hit AOSP, it's scheduled for late Summer 2025, which probably means sometime in September this year. Android expert Mishaal Rahman enabled Lock Screen Widgets on his device. The widgets can be accessed by swiping right on the lock screen, just like on the Pixel Tablet.
One UI 7 Beta is live for Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 users in Korea, US, and India, coming in at a whopping 5 GB. The update should show up on your device as soon as you enroll in the Beta program on the Samsung Members app. So far, there have been no reports of phones acting funny after the update, so you can install the update worry-free. Do hurry because there are usually limited slots in Beta, as we witnessed with One UI 7 Beta on the Galaxy S24 series.
Instagram is reportedly introducing a community chat feature, similar to Discord, allowing users to create group chats with up to 250 members. Admins can moderate the chat and Meta will review the content against their Community Standards. The feature is still in its prototype phase and no release date has been announced.
MWC 2025: Oukitel’s New Rugged Phones Have a Rather Unique Appeal
Abubakar Mohammed
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We went to Oukitel's booth at MWC and although their new innovations weren't exactly intriguing, there were a few that caught our eye and deserve some attention due to their quirkiness. Starting with the Titan W100 which features a massive 33,000 mAh battery, Dimensity 7300 SoC, a built-in 100-lumen projector, a built in 1200-lumen camping light, and a rugged design. The WP200 Pro features a 6.7-inch 60Hz FHD+ AMOLED screen and is powered by Dimensity 8200 SoC. You also get a primary 108 MP camera and up to 24 GB of RAM, and up to 1TB storage.
After months of anticipation and fuss around One UI 7's release date, Samsung has finally revealed that it will be releasing the update in April. Although the Korean giant did not reveal a release date, it's a sigh of release for Samsung users who have been waiting for the update, for what seems like an eternity. Samsung has also stated in a press release that One UI 7 Beta will be expanding to more devices soon, including mid-range devices like the Galaxy A55. The update is already rolling out to Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 in India, Korea, the UK, and the US.
Google Search Gets a Dedicated ‘AI Mode’ Despite AI Overviews’ Hallucinations
Arjun Sha
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Google Search has received a new AI Mode that is designed to handle multi-part questions where further exploration is required. It's powered by a custom version of Gemini 2.0 model. Currently, the feature is rolling out to Google One AI Premium subscribers.
The Last of Us Season 2 Expands Cast with Six New Confirmed Actors
Shashank Shakya
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The Last of Us Season 2 is easily one of the most anticipated shows of the year and in this article, find out about the revelations of new six actors joining the cast of the upcoming season.
YouTube’s Cheaper Ad-Free Premium Lite Plan Finally Expands to the US
Anshuman Jain
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YouTube Premium Lite is now available in the US, priced at $7.99/month. This cheaper plan offers ad-free videos for creator-made content, excluding music and other features. The pilot program aims to expand to more regions including Thailand, Germany, and Australia. It's designed for die-hard YouTube fans who want ad-free content without a music service.
MWC 2025: This Infinix Tri-Fold Concept Leaves Us Scratching Our Heads
Anshuman Jain
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Infinix unveiled a tri-folding flip phone, the Zero Series Mini Tri-Fold Concept Device, at MWC 2025. This device features two hinges, allowing it to collapse into a compact size. Its questionable form factor makes it one of the bizarre devices we spotted at the trade fair this year.
Mojang has released a new trailer in their official YouTube channel, stating the confirmed date for the Minecraft Live 2025 event. In this event, you will get an exclusive look to all the new changes that are going to get introduced in the next major game drop. So be there at the time of the event.
Minecraft Snapshot 25W10A Tweaks Main Menu, Sheep Wool Texture, and More
Bipradeep Biswas
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Minecraft Snapshot 25W10A is out for players to test all new features. Here you will find changes in the main menu, texture tweaks for sheep and test blocks, and many more. In this guide we will explore all these new features and changes.
Anmol Sachdeva
Apple has today announced the new MacBook Air powered by the M4 chipset starting at a lower price of $999 and a new Sky Blue color.
The Beginning After the End Anime Release Date Announced Alongside a New Trailer
Ajith Kumar
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2025 is shaping up to be a historic year for manhwa fans as another adaptation of a very popular manhwa is releasing very soon. It's the Beginning After the End anime (TBATE) which is coming out in April and you can learn more about the release details here in our article.
MWC 2025: Future Ring2 Could Be the Smart Ring You’ve Been Waiting For
Abubakar Mohammed
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Chinese brand HiFuture is showcasing their Future Ring2 smart ring, made of Titanium and it claims to offer a battery life of up to 10 days, the longest out of any smart ring out there. The ring comes with most fitness features like Step tracking, Blood Oxygen, Stress Index, Sleep Quality, Heart Rate, Skin Temperature, and movement detection. Its biggest highlight is its price, as it only costs $59.
Google’s March Pixel Drop Brings Scam Detection and Improved AI Features
Anshuman Jain
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Google has released the latest Pixel Drop update for March 2025, and it brings substantial changes for Pixel devices. It features the new Modes option that replaces Do Not Disturb, Notification Cooldown, AI enhancements, spam call detection and loss of pulse detection for Pixel Watch 3.
Marvel Rivals’ Clone Rumble Will Finally Let You Do the Spider-Man Meme
Ishan Adhikary
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Marvel Rivals next limited-time game mode is Clone Rumble where all players in a team will play the same hero. The Clone Rumble runs from March 7, 2025 to April 11, 2025. Playing the Clone Rumble game mode will help you complete event and get free rewards.
Apple has released two new iPads: the iPad Air with an M3 chip and the 11th-gen iPad with an A16 Bionic processor. The iPad Air features a 20% performance boost and a new Magic Keyboard accessory. Pricing starts at $599 for the 11th-gen iPad and $799 for the 13-inch iPad Air.
Like each year, MWC 2025 was no different. From popular firms like Lenovo flexing their innovative prowess to relatively new firms like Infinix showcasing quirky devices, some of the best concepts and innovations were from the brands Tecno, Realme, Infinix, HMD, and Xiaomi. Notably the Tecno Spark Slim being the slimmest device, Lenovo's Codename Flip and Yoga Solar, Infinix's solar-powered innovations, and Xiaomi's and the world's first TWS with Wi-Fi. Besides, there were an array of foldable devices, an E-ink device from Mudita, and more.
Upanishad Sharma
The new PlayStation Beta Program is now out and will let gamers try out upcoming PS5 features and even participating PS5 and PC games. Keep reading to know everything about it here.
Solo Leveling Teases Much-Awaited Jeju Island Arc in New Season 2 Trailer
Ajith Kumar
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There is no doubt that the Jeju Island arc is the highly anticipated arc of Solo Leveling season 2. To hype up the fans prior to the commencement of the Jeju Island raid this weekend, A-1 Pictures has released an official new trailer teasing this arc's adaptation.
Nothing has launched the Phone (3a) and (3a) Pro devices and they come with a host of improvements from the previous generation Phone (2a). For starters, both the phones feature an extra 50 MP unit, but where the one in te (3a) is a 2x Telephoto, the (3a) Pro has 3x Periscope. Both phones come with Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, Nothing OS 3.1 based on Android 15, and a 5,000 mAh battery with 50W charging.
MWC 2025: Tecno Reveals the World’s Thinnest Phone Before Apple and Samsung
Anshuman Jain
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Tecno showcased the world's thinnest phone, the Tecno Spark Slim, at 5.75 mm, and a tri-folding phone, the PHANTOM ULTIMATE 2 Tri-Fold, at 9mm. The Spark Slim features a large battery and curved display, while the PHANTOM ULTIMATE 2 has a 3K LTPO OLED panel and a state-of-the-art hinge design.
MWC 2025: Nubia Launches Focus 2 Ultra Smartphone With Rotatable Camera Ring
Abubakar Mohammed
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The Focus 2 Ultra sports Nubia's in-house Neovision AI photography system, just like on the firm's other flagships. However, the main highlight of the device is that it sports a rotatable camera lens ring at the back, which you can use to adjust the Zoom, cycle through presets, or adjust the Aperture of the device.
TCL has announced six new smartphones in the TCL 60 series at MWC 2025. The lineup includes the TCL 60 NxtPaper Series and the TCL 60 (non-NxtPaper) Series, offering features such as 108MP cameras, high refresh rates, and long battery life. Prices range from 109 to 199 euros, with some models available in the US and others in European, Asian, and Latin American markets.
MWC 2025: Honor Reveals “Alpha Plan” With AI Agents, New MagicBook, Earbuds Open, and More
Abubakar Mohammed
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The Alpha Plan involves developing an open AI ecosystem, for which the firm will collaborate with Google and Qualcomm. Honor has also launched many devices including the MagicBook Pro 14, Honor Earbuds Open, Watch Ultra 5, and the Honor Pad V9. Besides, Honor will be offering 7 years of software updates and security patches to the Honor Magic7 Pro, and will expand the same to other devices in the future.
MWC 2025: Lenovo’s AI Display and Stick Could Breathe New Life into Your Old PCs
Anshuman Jain
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Lenovo showcased AI Display at MWC 2025 which is a curved screen monitor with a discrete Neural Processing Unit (NPU) that allows older PCs to harness AI power. The AI Stick is a USB-C device with a 32 TOPS NPU that plugs into non-AI PCs, enabling local Large Language Models and AI-enhanced graphics apps.
MWC 2025: Infinix Teases Solar Charging and AI-Powered E-Ink Phones
Abubakar Mohammed
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Infinix has a few concepts, specifically a back panel and a case that leverages solar energy to charge a phone. The firm also has phone with E-ink tech at the back. The firm says it can charge a device at 2W and is meant to increase the phone's standby time when not in use. The case that Infinix had on display was shown with a prototype phone with contact points to take the charge.
Another Chrysos Heir Demi-god Set to Become Playable in Honkai Star Rail Soon
Sanmay Chakrabarti
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A new leak via Luna has revealed the release date for Cipher in Honkai Star Rail version 3.3. The leak also reveals that Cipher is a Quantum Nihility character and will be a DPS who deals increased damage based on the Crit stat. Hyacine has also been leaked to feature in the version 3.3 banners and she is rumored to be a Wind Remembrance healer.
MWC 2025: Anker’s Solar-Powered Solix Cloak Can Keep You Warm When You’re Hiking
Anshuman Jain
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The Anker Solix jacket is a wearable, sci-fi inspired piece of tech that combines weather protection with solar power. It can charge devices, a 30-watt USB-C output, and a blue LED strip for safety. While still a concept, it could be a great companion for long hikes or adventures, pending its potential release.
Qualcomm has unveiled its latest X85 5G modem at the MWC 2025. It comes with a 30% faster AI co-processor which can reduce latency and improve speed and efficiency.
Lenovo showcased a Solar laptop concept, which the firm claims has one of the highest conversion rates in the industry at 24%. Stating further, the higher conversion rate was achieved with “Back Contact Cell” technology, which moves the wiring to the top most layer of the laptop's lid to absorb more sunlight. Besides, Lenovo has also unveiled a wide range of Yoga Laptops, including the Pro 9i and 7i Aura Editions, Pro 7, Slim 7, and 2-in-1s.
MWC 2025: Lenovo’s Magic Bay Takes Laptop Accessories to a Whole New Level
Anshuman Jain
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Lenovo has unveiled its Magic Bay lineup of accessories for its new laptop. The modular components include a dual 13-inch display setup, 10.1-inch external monitor, and compact 8-inch AI-dashboard display. The star of the show is the Magic Bay "Tiko" concept, a compact AI emotional interaction companion that displays real-time updates and notifications.
MWC 2025: Lenovo Showcases ThinkBook “codename Flip” and 3D Laptop Concepts
Anshuman Jain
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Lenovo showcased two concept laptops at MWC 2025: the ThinkBook "codename Flip" with a flexible OLED panel and Smart Forcepad. The other one is ThinkBook 3D Laptop featuring a 3.2K 3D display including and AI Ring concept. The company also introduced new ThinkPad and ThinkBook series laptops with AI-enhanced features.
Snapdragon X2 Elite with 18 Oryon v3 Cores Spotted; Desktop ARM PCs Coming?
Arjun Sha
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Qualcomm is reportedly developing a desktop Arm processor with 18 Oryon v3 CPU cores. It might be called "Snapdragon X2 Ultra Premium". The processor is coupled with 48GB of RAM and 1TB of SSD.