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OxygenOS 16, based on Android 16, began rolling out on October 16 with a new translucent design, AI-powered features, and expanded customisation. The update refines the Quick Settings layout, adds theming across app icons, and enhances the Mind Space tool with Gemini integration. It also improves the Recorder app with live transcription and AI summaries.

WhatsApp is reportedly working on the option to let users limit sending messages in new chats without replies. The feature has been spotted on the WhatsApp for Android beta 2.25.31.5 version, which is available via the Google Play Beta programme. It will reportedly be available to both individuals and businesses.

Mozilla has fixed multiple high-severity vulnerabilities across Firefox, Firefox ESR, and Thunderbird, which could allow attackers to execute code or access sensitive data. The flaws, affecting Firefox versions prior to 144, ESR versions prior to 115.29 and 140.4, and Thunderbird versions prior to 140.4 and 144, include use-after-free errors, memory corruption, API misuse, and cross-process data leaks. CERT-In has urged individuals and organisations to update immediately using Mozilla’s patches to prevent data theft, system compromise, and information disclosure.

Oppo's Peter Dohyung Lee, Head of Product Strategy, details the "Built for India" durability strategy in an exclusive chat with Gadgets 360. Lee touched upon how Oppo is tackling the phone damage anxiety with design enhancements for users in India. Additionally, he detailed how the company is following the 'Built for India' strategy alongside democratising innovation from the Oppo Find series down to the affordable range.

Poco F8 Ultra has been listed on the NBTC website with model number 25102PCBEG. The listing shows that the smartphone supports GSM, WCDMA, LTE, and NR networks, indicating 5G connectivity. The handset is manufactured in China. It is expected to arrive as a global variant of Redmi K90 Pro or Redmi K90 Pro Max. The Poco F8 Ultra is rumoured to come with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.