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Nothing Phone 3a Lite could be launched in India soon. Although Nothing is yet to make an official confirmation, an unknown Nothing smartphone with a model number A001T has reportedly appeared on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website. The model is believed to be the Nothing Phone 3a Lite.

YouTuber Zack Nelson from JerryRigEverything tested the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold in his durability series, where the foldable’s battery exploded and emitted smoke during a bend test. Nelson had also questioned the phone’s IP68 rating, noting the hinge isn’t dust-resistant. He criticised Google’s claims of improved durability, stating the device showed no progress over previous models. The explosion marked the first in his 10 years of testing, especially disappointing given that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 passed the same test without damage.

WhatsApp is said to be testing a new feature on its Android beta that notifies users when selected contacts post new status updates. Users can enable alerts directly from a contact’s status via the overflow menu and mute them anytime. Notifications show the contact’s name and a small preview for image or video statuses, allowing quick updates without opening the app. The feature prioritises important contacts and keeps alerts private.

Assassin's Creed executive producer and VP, Marc-Alexis Coté, has reportedly left Ubisoft after the launch of the Tencent-backed Vantage Studios. The executive reportedly had different expectations and priorities related to Vantage and declined a leadership role at the subsidiary. Vantage, which was launched earlier this month, handles Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six franchises.

iQOO Neo 11 is confirmed to launch in China soon. iQOO shared the first official teaser of the upcoming phone on Wednesday. The teaser reveals the design of the phone. It is currently available for pre-order in China. It is said to feature a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset under the hood. It could get a 7,500mAh battery with 100W fast charging support.