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French startup Murena has finally launched its latest smartphone, the Murena 2 (or Murena Two). The smartphone aims to protect users against constant data collection and is known as a “deGoogled” smartphone. Although it is an Android smartphone, it does not have Google and its suite of services. Instead, it is powered by /e/OS, a fork of LineageOS. The company's mission is to “give people freedom of choice, so they can regain control over their lives.”

Privacy-focused browsers have become extremely popular in recent years. One such browser is Brave, an open-source web browser based on the Chromium web browser. It is certainly an intriguing option for those who wish to protect their identity online and stay safe from advertisements and trackers. Keeping up with the latest boom in artificial intelligence (AI), Brave introduced an AI assistant named Leo in 2023. Now, it is bringing it to Android devices.

At the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 Barcelona, we have seen several weird gadget launches. From a robot vacuum cleaner that can play PC games to an AI-powered smartphone without apps, the tech extravaganza certainly had its moments. ZTE also came to the party by unveiling its new smartphone, the ZTE Nubia Music. But what's so special about it? At a time when companies are moving away from the 3.5mm headphone jack, the ZTE Nubia Music features not one but two of them! And, over and on top of that, the phone touts a massive outer speaker too. Know all about the ZTE Nubia Magic.

Cybercrime and malicious acts by tricksters are increasing drastically with the ever-increasing use and spread of advanced technology in almost every aspect of life. While app stores like Google Play Store and Apple App Store are strengthening their platforms to detect malicious acts, cyber criminals manage to find new ways to fool the system and get their malicious, malware-laden apps onto them. Tricksters are now fooling smartphone users by uploading malicious apps on these stores in the guise of providing free services to users and these acts are going unnoticed. Needless to say, these malware-laden apps are being used to steal data and money from innocent users. In the latest instance, it has been reported that some malicious apps with a whopping 150000 downloads were discovered in the Google Play Store. These apps are said to be spreading Anatsa banking Trojan malware to users' smartphones to gain control over their devices. Know more about these malware apps here.

After months of anticipation, the Honor X9b has been launched in India. It is the latest smartphone from Honor which already has several other smartphones in the Indian market including the Honor 90. HTech CEO Madhav Sheth took to the stage and highlighted the notable features of the Honor X9b such as an Ultra-Bounce 360-degree anti-drop display that increases its durability, and 3 days battery life. Alongside the smartphone, Honor also launched the Choice Watch and Earbuds X5.

2023 has been an eventful year for Samsung with multiple smartphones being launched. As the year comes to a close, the South Korean tech giant has unveiled two new smartphones in India, the Samsung Galaxy A25 5G, and Galaxy A15 5G. The Galaxy A15 5G is the successor to the Galaxy A14, which has become India's number one 5G smartphone, Samsung said, citing Counterpoint Research. Meanwhile, the Galaxy A25 5G gets features such as 50MP triple camera, Super AMOLED display, and more.

As an Android smartphone user, it can be annoying when you accidentally delete a letter or a word while typing and have to rewrite it all over again. Apple users have it easy as the iPhones come built with a ‘Shake-to-Undo' feature that can undo texts and even emails by physically shaking the phone. But Android users aren't so lucky. So far, the undo options are limited to certain apps like Google Docs, but there is no universal feature across the device. Or so we thought. But it turns out that with a simple change to your Gboard (the Google-powered keyboard which comes pre-installed for most Android phones), you can get a dedicated undo button. But it is tricky to find how to add it. Let us take a look.

Best Redmi phones under 10000: In today's tech-driven world, smartphones have become an essential part of our lives. However, not everyone can afford the latest flagship models, which often come with hefty price tags. This is where the budget segment, particularly smartphones under Rs. 10000, comes into play. These pragmatic devices offer a fair range of features and functionality at an accessible price point to make smartphones accessible to people. And one of the major brands that cater to this consumer base is Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi. The company has many options for buyers who are looking for budget smartphones. These smartphones typically do not contain the highest specifications in any aspect, but they innovate the segment enough to bring features that are often daily needs for people. This is how they have become one of the top-selling smartphone brands in India. So, check out the best Redmi phones under 10000 in this list.

Adding to its already vast portfolio of budget smartphones, Infinix says it is looking to revolutionize the budget smartphone market with the highly anticipated Infinix Smart 8 HD. It is slated to be competitively priced at under Rs. 6000. This makes it an exceptionally affordable choice for consumers looking for cutting-edge technology without breaking the bank.

Finding a smartphone that can perform all your duties quietly and efficiently requires some effort on your part. You will have to do some research to identify the best one that suits your requirements. This applies even to specializes purposes like photography, gaming, and more. So, if you are someone who is looking for a feature-filled phone that satisfies most of your needs, then worry not because we have curated the list of smartphones for you. Check the all-rounder phones under 40000 to fulfil all your needs.

No matter how many we get, there are never enough! That's the plight with emojis, which have been the standard form of expressing yourself in text messages and social media ever since emoticons went out of fashion. Since then, people have always been looking for newer emoji to express themselves in more relatable and quirkier ways. That's why recently Google added its Emoji Kitchen, a feature that adds two emojis together to create a brand new emoji, to Google Search. But now, new emojis will soon be coming to all users, whether on the iPhone or Android, as the Unicode Consortium has approved Emoji 15.1, which contains 118 new emojis.

Google has urged Android users to update to the latest security patch that it has recently rolled out in a bid to keep them safe from a critical zero-day vulnerability. Due to Android's open-source nature and massive availability, Android smartphones tend to be the go-to gadgets for hackers and cybercriminals to target. And when Google suffers from a bug, these so-called zero-day vulnerabilities can open windows that cybercriminals look to take advantage of. In fact, these zero-day vulnerabilities make up a significant portion of these cyberattacks. According to a SEQRITE report, almost 30 percent of malware attacks nowadays are zero-day exploits.

Realme has launched two new products in India today, August 29. The first is the Realme 11 5G smartphone, which is the company's flagship number series entrant, placed in the midrange segment. Alongside, the Realme Buds Air 5 Pro has also been launched. The company has been launching products swiftly over the last couple of months. We have already seen Realme 11 Pro and 11 Pro Plus, and Realme 11x is expected to hit the markets soon. 

Samsung is one of the pioneers when it comes to display technology. It makes amazing displays not only for its own lineup of smartphones, but also for other brands such as Samsung, Xiaomi, Oppo, and more. It even supplies screens to Apple for their iPhones. Therefore, it isn't a surprise to know that Samsung's smartphones, namely the Galaxy S23 Ultra, boast one of the best displays in the business.

2023 has been a good year so far for Samsung, as new devices have earned praise from users. In February, the South Korean giant launched its flagship S23 series, including the top-end Galaxy S23 Ultra, which has again been termed as the best Android smartphone for 2023. The company unveiled its foldables - the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5 last month, and while they aren't very big upgrades, they offer quality-of-life improvements over their predecessors. There have been rumours about the launch of another Samsung smartphone - the Galaxy S23 FE, although the timeline around it wasn't confirmed.

Over the past few months, there have been several debates about the advantages and drawbacks of Bluetooth trackers. While these devices have proven extremely useful in locating stolen safes, lost luggage, and even plants, these trackers have also been misused to track and stalk people without their consent. Tech companies have been making efforts to minimize these safety risks, with Google announcing an “unknown tracker alerts” feature at its Google I/O 2023 in May.

Mid-range smartphones are more complex than we generally expect them to be! These smartphones work like a bridge between flagship premium phones and budget devices. In effect, they have to appeal to a finicky market segment. They are affordable for what they have to offer and yet manage to carry some of the premium features to lure buyers. This is the recipe for Samsung's latest F-series version, the Galaxy F54 5G and it is priced under Rs. 30000. The F54 has a lot to offer for that money, but does it manage to impress? Is it just a new camera smartphone? After using it for a couple of weeks as my primary smartphone, here is what its real-life usage was all about.

After weeks of anticipation, Samsung finally unveiled its next-generation foldable smartphones on July 26 at Galaxy Unpacked 2023 which was held at its home turf in Seoul, South Korea. While the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 were the standout unveilings, it is the Flip smartphone, that has got everyone talking about it. The smartphone has received some big upgrades, but is it enough to once again become the best flip phone in the market, especially at a time when there is serious competition in this segment?

Chinese smartphone makers, including Oppo Mobile, Vivo India and Xiaomi Technology, have been found evading taxes worth ₹9,000 crore in India, Parliament was informed on Friday.

Gaming smartphones are some of the most powerful devices in the market. While these are aimed especially at gamers with a flagship processor, they're also equipped with good cameras, and offer a long battery life, making it ideal for most smartphone users. If you're searching for a good gaming smartphone, then there are so many options in the market that it is quite easy to get confused. To make it much more simple, we have listed out the top 5 gaming smartphones that you can buy to satisfy the gamer in you. The list includes iQOO 11, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and Xiaomi 13 Pro.

Looking for a great smartphone on a limited budget can be daunting. It takes a lot of research, comparisons and watching YouTube videos to finally land on the right one. To narrow down your search and help you make the right choice, we have curated a list of top smartphones which are under Rs. 20000. Explore the following options and get the one which fits your requirements.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 vs Galaxy Z Flip 4: Samsung is all set to host its Galaxy Unpacked event on July 26. From foldable smartphones to new Galaxy watches and tablets, the event is expected to announce exciting Galaxy products soon. However, one of the highlighted launches of this year's Galaxy Unpacked event will definitely be the Galaxy Z Flip 5. We say so, as the leaks and rumours are hinting towards some notable upgrades in design as well as performance. Having said that, last year's Galaxy Z Flip 4 was definitely fun to use because of its clamshell design, huge cover display that shows message previews, basic control toggles, and a viewfinder for the main cameras.

"It looks like an iPhone 14 Pro!" That was my first impression when I first glimpsed the Realme Narzo N53. It left me stunned and even friends and family were amazed by it. Yes, it is an eye-ball grabber and the first impression was always of amazement for almost everyone I showed it to. While the design was more than interesting, the fact that it is a budget smartphone made me question its performance and capabilities initially. After all, cost-cutting is a must in budget phones and that always comes at a cost - it affects performance. Still, on paper, at Rs. 8999, Realme Narzo N53 seemed interesting as it also packed a 5000mAh battery, 33W charging, 50MP camera, and some other gimmicky to enhance user experience.

Ten days after its global launch, the Nothing Phone 2 goes on sale for the first time today, July 21! Smartphone enthusiasts who are impressed with the glyph interface on the transparent back of the Nothing series and its unique Nothing OS 2.0, can order the latest Phone 2 from Flipkart now. Interestingly, you can save a big amount while ordering it now from Flipkart, as the company comes up with exciting launch offers. Check out its price, specifications, offers, and more.