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13/12/2025

Google Gemini, meanwhile, topped the list of the top trending searches for AI in India. Elon Musk's Grok grabbed the third spot, while Deepseek and Perplexity were the fourth and fifth most trending searches. As per Google, ChatGPT came in at the seventh position, while the famous ChatGPT Ghibli Art trend ranked eighth.

In terms of searches for ‘trending', AI trends grabbed the country's attention. Google's list (in order) includes Gemini trend, Ghibli trend, 3D Model trend, and Gemini Saree trend.
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12/12/2025

Google on 4th December announced the Year in Search 2025, revealing several notable trends with regard to searches made by users in India this year.

This year, ‘Indian Premier League' and ‘Gemini' were two search terms that topped Google's trending searches for users in India. Three other search terms related to cricket — Asia Cup, ICC Champions Trophy, and Women's World Cup — also made it to the top 10 list. Other popular searches among users in the country included Maha Kumbh Mela, Saiyaara, and Dharmendra.
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10/12/2025

Google has launched its new subscription tier, Google AI Plus for the Indian market.

The plan aims to broaden access to the company’s advanced artificial intelligence models and productivity features at a lower price point.

According to Google, the initiative is a response to the diverse ways Indian users are already utilizing tools ranging from the Gemini app to NotebookLM. The company states the plan is designed to make these technologies more accessible to a wider demographic.

The Google AI Plus plan is available in India starting today at a standard price of ₹ 399 per month.

To encourage adoption, Google has introduced an introductory offer for new subscribers, pricing the plan at ₹ 199 per month for the first six months.
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09/12/2025

Poco has launched Poco C85 5G in India on 9th December 2025.

It is priced at ₹ 11,999 for 4GB+128GB, ₹ 12,999 for 6GB+128GB and ₹ 14,499 for 8GB+128GB.
It is offered in Mystic Purple, Spring Green and Power Black colour options.

It will be available for sale from 16th December through Flipkart and Retail stores.

The phone runs Android 15 with Xiaomi HyperOS 2 and will get 2 years of software updates and 4 years of security updates.

There is a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and packs a 6000mAh battery with 33W fast charging that can charge the phone up to 50% in 28 minutes. There is also 10W reverse wired charging.
The phone has an IP64 rating for dust and splash resistance.

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08/12/2025

India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a sweeping new directive mandating SIM-binding for all app-based communication services, including WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Snapchat, ShareChat, JioChat, Josh and Arattai, as part of a broader push to curb telecom-related cybercrime and identity fraud.

With DoT’s latest directive, the biggest change for users is that messaging apps will no longer work independently of the SIM linked to the registered mobile number. The second change affects users who access these services on a web browser. Web sessions such as WhatsApp Web must now log out automatically every six hours, after which users will need to re-link their device via a QR code.

Responding to this concern, telecom secretary Neeraj Mittal told HT that “we have 90 days to sort out any issues.”

This executive also argued that the six-hour logout rule would be impractical for work-related use, noting that people typically have 8-9 hour workdays and stay signed in across laptops, tablets and other devices, which would force them to log in repeatedly through the day.

All TIUEs providing app-based communication services must submit full compliance reports to the DoT within 120 days of the order’s issuance.

Consumers, however, may also benefit from:
Reduced impersonation and fraud incidents.
Lower risk of accounts being taken over using illegal SIM swaps.
Higher accountability for spam, scams and misuse of social/messaging apps.
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07/12/2025

The Indian government may be mulling the possibility of mandatory GPS tracking via mobile devices — despite pushback from the smartphone industry.
The revelation came mere days after the Centre withdrew its orders for mandatory pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app on all mobile phones.

The proposal had sparked concerns about privacy and surveillance — with Apple and Samsung both refusing to comply with the directive. Critics argue that mandatory pre-installation could enable unchecked state surveillance and infringe on consumer choice.

According to a Reuters report, the Indian government is now reviewing a telecom industry proposal that would force smartphone companies to enable satellite location tracking. Firms currently glean an estimated area location using cellular tower data that can be off by several metres. The Cellular Operators Association of India has reportedly proposed that precise user locations be provided only if the government orders smartphone makers to activate A-GPS technology – which uses satellite signals and cellular data.

Use of A-GPS technology would require location services to always be activated on smartphones with no option for users to disable the technology.
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06/12/2025

On 28th November The Ministry of Communications has reportedly asked smartphone makers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on new devices.

As per the report, the notice was sent to mobile brands operating in the country, highlighting that users should not be able to uninstall or disable the app. The ministry has reportedly also mentioned that this should be implemented within the next 90 days.
Additionally, the notice reportedly also mentions that they should install the app in smartphones already in production and circulation via over-the-air (OTA) software updates.

However, after few days the government has now issued clarification on the same, stating that keeping the app installed on one's smartphone is completely optional, and the app can be uninstalled.
Meanwhile, a Reuters report states that Apple doesn't plan to comply with the directive due to privacy and security issues for its iOS ecosystem.

Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia issued a statement, confirming that the Sanchar Saathi app is optional and can be activated and deactivated like any other application. Further, it can be removed if they do not wish to keep it installed on their device.

The Union Ministry of Communications announced on 3rd December that phone manufacturers won't have to install its Sanchar Saathi app on new and existing smartphones.
This comes a day after the government clarified that the use of the Sanchar Saathi app was not compulsory and users could delete the app from their smartphones.

Users who wish to continue using the platform can do so, as the Sanchar Saathi app remains fully available on Android, iOS, and through the web portal for accessing all its services.
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05/12/2025

Realme has launched Realme Watch 5 in India on 4th December 2025.

It is priced at ₹ 4,499 and the introductory price is ₹ 3,999.
It is offered in Titanium Black, Titanium Silver, Mint Blue and Vibrant Orange colour options.

It will be available for sale from 10th December through Realme website and stores,Flipkart and Retail stores.

The Watch 5 supports HD Bluetooth calling, NFC, Always-on Display and more than 300 customizable watch faces. Its independent GPS module works with five GNSS systems to enable route tracking without the need for a paired smartphone. Users have access to 108 sports modes along with guided workouts and stretching tools, with activity and fitness data synchronized through the realme Link app.

Additional software utilities include music control, game guardian mode, compass and personal coach. Health-tracking features on the Watch 5 cover sleep monitoring, SpO2 measurement, heart rate tracking, menstruation management and stress monitoring.
The device also provides three types of breathing training as part of its wellness suite.

Battery performance is rated at up to 16 days under standard usage conditions and up to 20 days in Light Mode depending on settings. The smartwatch is IP68 rated for dust and water resistance and has completed realme’s 4 extreme quality tests intended for durability assurance under varied conditions.

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04/12/2025

Realme has launched Realme P4x 5G in India on 4th December 2025.

Realme P4x 5G is priced at ₹ 15,999 for 6GB+128GB, ₹ 17,499 for 8GB+128GB and ₹19,499 for 8GB+256GB.
It is offered in Matte Silver, Elegant Pink and Lake Green colour options.

It will be available for sale from 10th December through Realme website and stores, Flipkart and Retail stores.

The phone runs Android 15 with realme UI 6.0 out of the box, and will get 2 Android OS updates and 3 years of security updates

The realme P4x 5G is powered by a 7000mAh Titan Battery, which the company claims provides up to 1 hour of BGMI gameplay with just 6 minutes of charging. It also supports 45W fast charging for 1% to 100% in just 90 minutes.

The device also supports Bypass Charging, which intelligently routes power directly to the motherboard during intense gaming. This feature is intended to lower the device temperature by 20°C, improving FPS stability and protecting long-term battery health.

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04/12/2025

Xiaomi has launched Redmi 15C 5G in India on 3rd December 2025.

Redmi 15C 5G is priced at ₹ 12,499 for 4GB+128GB, ₹ 13,999 for 6GB+128GB and ₹ 15,499 for 8GB+128GB.

It is offered in Dusk Purple, Moonlight Blue and Midnight Black colour options.

It will be available for sale from 11th December through Xiaomi website and stores, Amazon and Retail stores.

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The phone runs Android 15 with Xiaomi HyperOS 2 and will get 2 years of software updates and 4 years of security updates. The phone packs a 50MP main camera along with a secondary camera.

There is a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and packs a 6000mAh battery with 33W fast charging compared to 5160mAh battery and 18W fast charging in the predecessor.
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03/12/2025

Vivo has launched Vivo X300 Series in India on 2nd December 2025.

Vivo X300 is priced at ₹ 75,999 for 12GB+256GB,₹ 81,999 for 12GB+512GB and ₹ 85,999 for 16GB+512GB.
It is offered in Elite Black, Mist Blue and Summit Red colour options.

Vivo X300 Pro is priced at ₹ 1,09,999 for 16GB+512GB.
It is offered in Elite Black and Dune Gold colour options.

The vivo ZEISS 2.35x telephoto extender kit is priced at ₹ 18,999.

Both the phones support 90W ultra-fast flash charging, 40W wireless charging and reverse wireless charging.

It run Origin OS 6.0 based on Android 16 with 5 years OS updates and 7 years security Pro. The phones have IP68 + IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance.

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