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Oppo Pad 5 was spotted on the Geekbench website ahead of its possible launch next month. The tablet is listed with model number Oppo OPD2506. The listing suggests MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ SoC, Android 16 operating system and 12GB RAM on the tablet. It got 2,673 points in single-core testing and 7,839 points in multi-core testing.

Google has rolled out a “Mark as Read” feature for Gmail notifications on Android, letting users quickly mark emails as read without opening them. While it may have a limited impact for those who manage their inbox meticulously, it helps others track read and unread messages efficiently. Users can still open the full email if more details are needed. Additionally, Gmail on iOS now shows sender avatars, making it easier to identify important senders and prioritise messages at a glance.

The iPhone 17 series was launched at Apple’s ‘Awe Dropping’ event on September 9, and the latest Pro models from the Cupertino-based tech giant have undergone a major redesign. A teardown video for the iPhone 17 Pro gives a glimpse of its internals, including the new vapour chamber, and rate its repairability. The loss of the dual-entry design and the use of multiple types of screws made the self-repair a bit tricky, although battery replacements could become easier than before.

WhatsApp has introduced a new feature called Message Translations. As the name suggests, it aims to facilitate communication between users around the world by translating messages in real time. It supports six languages on Android and more than 19 on iOS. As per WhatsApp, Message Translations feature works in individual chats, group conversations, as well channel updates.