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Realme is gearing up to launch the C85 Pro globally, with teasers already live in Vietnam. The smartphone is expected to feature a 7,000mAh battery with two-day backup, IP69-rated dust and water resistance, and AI-powered features. A Geekbench listing with model number RMX5555 reveals the Snapdragon 685 chipset, Adreno 610 GPU, 8GB RAM, and Android 15-based Realme UI 6. The phone will likely also support 45W fast charging and come in Black, Green, and Purple colour options with a 50-megapixel dual rear camera setup.

Samsung is working on One UI 8.5, even as it continues rolling out Android 16-based One UI 8 to current flagship devices. Expected to launch early next year, One UI 8.5 will reportedly introduce new Pro camera presets. These presets will reportedly be shareable with other Galaxy users via the Quick Share app.

Ant Group, the Alibaba-backed fintech powerhouse, has registered the “Antcoin” trademark in Hong Kong through its Cayman Islands subsidiary. The move underlines the firm’s intent to pursue blockchain-based innovation in friendlier jurisdictions as Beijing tightens its control over cryptocurrency activity and limits private digital asset projects across mainland China.

With the rise in air pollution levels in India, heavy particulate matter and toxic gases can make their way inside your home, entering the air you breathe and posing a long-term health hazard. In such situations, an air purifier is a crucial smart home appliance to own, to ensure the safety of yourself and your loved ones. There are several factors you need to keep in mind while purchasing an air purifier.

US Representative Ro Khanna has announced plans to introduce a bill that would ban the President, members of Congress, and their families from owning, trading, or creating cryptocurrencies. The move aims to prevent conflicts of interest amid growing concerns about political links to the crypto industry, including allegations around Trump’s family and Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao’s pardon. The proposal seeks to restore public trust in government integrity.