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Realme has finally taken the wraps off the Realme 15 Pro 5G Game of Thrones Limited Edition. It has been introduced in India and the global markets as a limited edition variant of the Realme 15 Pro 5G. The handset boasts cosmetic changes inspired by HBO’s Game of Thrones show, such as stylised nano-engraved motifs and custom user interface (UI) themes.

Motorola announced the rollout of Android 16 in India on Wednesday. The latest software is first arriving on select Motorola Edge 60 series smartphones. The Android 16 introduces a wide range of design, security and connectivity enhancements to the Motorola smartphone. The update include a Notification Auto Grouping feature and Instant Hotspot feature. It offers improved compatibility with LE Audio devices.

Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has fined 19 digital asset firms for operating without licences and breaching marketing regulations. Fines ranged from AED 100,000 to AED 600,000, with cease-and-desist orders issued. The action comes amid broader VARA policy upgrades, including enhanced risk oversight, client verification, and compliance standards for licensed crypto and Web3 service providers, reinforcing a secure and fully regulated digital asset market in Dubai.

NPCI and RBI announced biometric and wearable glass-based authentication for UPI in India. Users can now verify payments via fingerprint or face unlock instead of a PIN, with Aadhaar-linked data and an initial Rs. 5,000 limit. The system aims to enhance convenience and security, especially for seniors. However, experts caution against accidental payments. Biometric use requires user consent, periodic security updates, and reactivation if unused for 90 days. Here we tell you how to use it.

Realme will soon announce the “world-renowned” camera brand that it is working with for its upcoming flagship Realme GT 8 series. One of the company executives said that the collaboration will “subvert your imagination” (translated from Chinese). The Chinese brand recently revealed that its upcoming Realme GT 8 Pro will feature a detachable rear camera module. This will enable users to swap and choose from at least three distinct camera islands.