Flagship Memory Configurations on Android Phones Now Cost More Than Snapdragon Chips, Tipster Claims

The cost of acquiring 16GB LPDDR5x RAM and 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage has surpassed that of Qualcomm’s flagship 3nm octa core Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, a combination found on most flagship smartphones today, according to a tipster. The leaker claims that this particular configuration is expected to increase in cost by more than CNY 2,300 (Rs. 31,000) in the seco...

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OnePlus 15T Confirmed to Launch With Dual 50-Megapixel Cameras With LUMO Engine

OnePlus 15T is set to launch in China on March 24, with teasers revealing a strong focus on camera upgrades. The phone will feature a 50 megapixel main camera and a 50 megapixel 3.5x periscope telephoto lens with up to 7x lossless zoom. It also introduces the LUMO imaging system, new portrait modes, and shadowless capture. The device will be powered by the Snapdragon ...

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Apple, Samsung and Other Firms Reportedly Push Back on Preinstallation of Aadhaar App on Phones

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) rolled out the full version of its new Aadhaar app earlier this January, and India’s telecom ministry reportedly made a private request to smartphone manufacturers to preinstall this app on phones. This proposal reportedly faced opposition from a group representing major smartphone companies. The Aadhaar-related r...

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Meta AI Support Assistant Rolls Out on Facebook, Instagram for Help With Account, Moderation Issues

Meta Platforms launched the Meta AI Support Assistant on Facebook and Instagram on Thursday. This move is part of the Menlo Park-based tech giant’s ambitions to introduce tools for support and content enforcement on its apps. The new AI assistant is claimed to be able to respond to questions and take action on behalf of the user. Meta also claimed positive results o...

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Google Announces New Sideloading Rules for Android With Developer Verification, Security Delay

Google on Thursday announced its new sideloading flow for Android devices, aimed at curbing malware across its ecosystem. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, the changes include stricter controls on app sideloading, requiring developers to verify their identity before distributing apps outside the Play Store. In addition, Google is adding an advanced flow optio...

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