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WhatsApp is said to be developing an optional premium tier called WhatsApp Plus for Android and iOS. According to WABetaInfo, the subscription could introduce new customisation tools, including themes, accent colours, and about 14 alternative app icons. Subscribers may also be able to pin up to 20 chats instead of the current limit of three and use exclusive ringtones...

Nothing Phone 4a has been launched in India and other global markets, along with the Nothing Phone 4a Pro. The new smartphones are scheduled to go on sale in India via Flipkart. The latest Phone 4a will be available for purchase in Black, Blue, Pink, and White colour options. The handset is powered by Qualcomm’s octa core Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset, which is built ...

Google introduced the Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite artificial intelligence (AI) model on Thursday. Calling it the fastest and the most cost-efficient AI model in the Gemini 3 series, the Mountain View-based tech giant said it is designed for high-volume developer workloads. The model is currently not available to end users and has been reserved for developers and enterprises...

Oppo and MediaTek jointly announced new on-device artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities for future smartphones at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026. The two companies are collaborating to develop and deploy new AI features for Oppo phones that do not require cloud connectivity to function. The announcements were made at MediaTek’s AI for Life keynote on Wedne...

Vivo teased the launch of the Vivo T5x 5G in India on Thursday. It is expected to arrive as the successor to the T4x 5G, which was introduced in March 2025. Alongside its launch confirmation, the brand has highlighted its benchmark score, suggesting that it will focus on performance within the mid-range segment. While its specifications have yet to be announced, leaks...