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In a landmark ruling, the Madras High Court has recognised cryptocurrency as property under Indian law. The judgment provides legal clarity for investors and businesses, affirming that digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum can be owned and transferred. While experts call it a milestone for India’s crypto ecosystem, concerns remain over the absence of a comprehensive regulatory framework and how future court decisions might shape its long-term implications.

Motorola teased the launch of a new smartphone in India through social media channels on Monday. The teaser showcases the phone's rear design. The moniker of the upcoming device is not revealed, but it is speculated to be the Moto X70 Air, which is already available in China. It is powered by a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset and carries a 4,800mAh battery.

Microsoft is facing a lawsuit in Australia after the ACCC accused it of misleading Microsoft 365 subscribers. The regulator claims Microsoft failed to mention that users could keep their old plan at the same price without Copilot AI features. Instead, subscribers were told to pay higher prices or cancel. The case could result in fines of up to AUD 50 million per breach.

Samsung is widely expected to launch its first trifold smartphone at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in South Korea later this week. Samsung reportedly intends to sell the device in select markets. Likely to be named Galaxy Z TriFold, the much-awaited handset is expected to run on a Snapdragon chipset. It could feature a 9.96-inch display when fully unfolded.

According to a new leak, the iPhone 18 Pro series will feature a refined design, variable aperture support, and a 48-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with a larger aperture. Apple reportedly plans to launch the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, Air, and Fold models in September 2026, followed by the standard iPhone 18 and 18e in early 2027. The Pro models may retain the triple rear camera setup, add a semi-transparent back, and include a stainless-steel vapour chamber cooling system.