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08/10/2025

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), the body that manages UPI, is reportedly introducing a new way for users to verify payments through biometrics.

From October 8, users might be able to approve transactions using facial recognition or fingerprint scans, replacing the need to enter a UPI PIN. NPCI plans to showcase the new feature at the ongoing Global Fintech Festival in Mumbai.

As of now Initially, UPI transactions using biometric authentication will be limited to ₹ 5,000, with the cap to be reviewed later. Using fingerprints or facial recognition available on a user's smartphone is expected to make UPI payments easier and safer, especially if implemented securely with proper safeguards.
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07/10/2025

Vivo has launched Vivo V60e in India on 7th October 2025.

Vivo V60e is priced at ₹ 29,999 for 8GB+128GB, ₹ 31,999 for 8GB+256GB and ₹ 33,999 for 12GB+256GB.
It is offered in Noble Gold and Elite Purple colour options.

It will be available for sale from 10th October through Vivo website and stores,Flipkart, Amazon and Retail stores.

The phone runs Android 15 with Funtouch OS 15 on top, and will get 3 Android updates and security updates for 5 years.

It packs a 6500mAh battery with an energy density of 843 Wh/L, and 90W fast charging, yet it is just 7.49mm thick. The phone has IP68/IP69 water and dust resistance ratings.

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06/10/2025

Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max is the most expensive phone in the market from Apple currently.

Today, we will breakdown the cost of the iPhone 17 Pro Max to understand how much is the cost of materials.
Let's take a look at the cost now and see the selling price as well.

Aluminum Body - ₹ 1,846
Display - ₹ 7,103
Cameras - ₹ 7,179
A19 Pro Chip - ₹ 8,067
256GB Storage - ₹ 1,828
RAM - ₹ 1,935
C1 Modem - ₹ 7,991
Battery - ₹ 364
Total - ₹ 36,313

iPhone 17 Pro Max costs ₹ 1,49,900 for the base 256GB variant. The cost of the device mentioned above doesn't really pain the full picture. There's a lot more cost that goes into software development, research and development (R&D), marketing, and more.
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03/10/2025

Tata Communications on 1st October announced a partnership with state run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to roll out eSIM services across India.

BSNL’s eSIM launch enhances mobile connectivity by allowing remote activation of 2G, 3G, and 4G services via a secure QR code, eliminating the need for a physical SIM. Devices with dual-SIM capability can use an eSIM alongside a traditional SIM, making it easier to connect securely with local operators while travelling internationally.
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01/10/2025

Homegrown messaging app 'Arattai' has surged to the top of the Social Networking category on the App Store. Developed by Chennai-based Zoho Corporation, the app is being promoted as India’s own messaging solution.

Arattai was launched in January 2021, shortly after WhatsApp announced changes to its privacy policy.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan recently encouraged users to try Arattai, highlighting its Indian origin.

"Arattai instant messaging app developed by Zoho is free, easy-to-use, secure, safe and made in India. Guided by Hon'ble PM Shri Narendra Modi ji's call to adopt Swadeshi, I appeal to everyone to switch to India-made apps," Pradhan wrote on X.
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29/09/2025

State-owned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) has marked its 25th anniversary with the launch of India’s first indigenous 4G (5G-ready) network, inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.

The launch of the 'Swadeshi' 4G stack marked India's entry into a league of nations such as Denmark, Sweden, South Korea, and China, which manufacture homegrown telecom equipment.

BSNL announced that nearly 98,000 indigenous 4G towers have been commissioned across the country, connecting both remote villages and major cities. The initiative is fully powered by Indian technology.

Cloud-native design: Software-first architecture, enabling scalability and rapid upgrades.
5G readiness: Infrastructure designed for seamless migration to 5G without major hardware replacements.

Built within 22 months, the Swadeshi 4G stack demonstrates India’s resilience, innovation, and supply-chain independence. With this achievement, India joins a select group of five nations capable of deploying a fully homegrown 4G network.

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28/09/2025

MediaTek unveiled the Dimensity 9500 chipset , featuring the ninth-gen MediaTek NPU 990 for improved on-device AI performance.

It is claimed to provide up to 32 percent better single-core and 17 percent better multi-core performance over its predecessor. Notably, MediaTek claims that the ultra core offers up to 55 percent lower power consumption at peak performance, improving battery life. The chip is also advertised to offer up to 30 percent more power efficiency during multitasking.

The MediaTek Dimensity 9500 features the Imagiq 1190 ISP, supporting up to 200-megapixel photography, 4K 60fps portrait video, and RAW-domain pre-processing. It supports LPDDR5X RAM, Bluetooth 6.0, 5G and Wi-Fi 7.

The Dimensity 9500 is positioned to compete directly with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in the flagship Android segment.
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28/09/2025

Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset for mobile devices at the Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii.

This promises 20% boost in CPU performance in single-core, 17% in multi-core up to 35% CPU power efficiency and 16% overall SoC power savings, compared to predecessor.
Qualcomm said that it offers up to 40 percent improved power savings and up to 50 percent lower gaming latency, courtesy of AI-enhanced Wi-Fi, compared to the previous generation. It comes with support for up to Wi-Fi 7 at 6GHz, 5GHz and 2.4GHz spectral bands, Bluetooth 6.0, and Bluetooth Low Energy (LE).

As per Qualcomm, smartphones equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip will be able to support up to 320-megapixel camera sensors, with the chipset featuring a triple 20-bit Spectra AI ISP setup.
It offers features such as AI-based auto-exposure, auto-focus, face detection, and more. The SoC supports video capture and playback in up to 4K 120fps and up to 8K 60fps, respectively.

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 also supports on-device displays with a maximum Quad HD+ resolution with up to 240Hz refresh rate and 10-bit colour depth.
Additionally, it brings support for up to Quick Charge 5 via USB Type-C.
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27/09/2025

Google is marking its 27th birthday with a special throwback on its homepage, offering a glimpse of where it all began.
The search giant has shared a celebratory Doodle that features the company's very first logo, bringing a wave of nostalgia to users.

The artwork goes back to 1998, the year the now-mighty tech enterprise was born. As the Doodle description said, “The Doodle artwork features Google's first-ever logo (created in 1998). Let this vintage logo transport you back to the ‘90s and teleport into the future by checking out Google's newest AI innovation.”
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23/09/2025

Chinese smartphone makers Vivo and iQOO have announced that they will be launching their OriginOS user interface in India, which until now has been exclusive to their smartphones in China.

The new UI will likely replace the existing FunTouch OS on Vivo and iQOO devices in the Indian market.
Vivo India’s official handle on X (formerly Twitter) posted, “A new chapter begins with OriginOS 6,” suggesting that the version arriving in India will be based on Android 16.

iQOO India CEO Nipun Marya also confirmed the development through a post on X, suggesting that OriginOS 6 will roll out to iQOO devices in the country. However, neither company has disclosed a release timeline for the Indian rollout.
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23/09/2025

Ever since Apple unveiled the iPhone Air, calling it its most durable iPhone ever, it feels like all of the Apple YouTube community has been waiting to see the JerryRigEverything hands-on test.

And the iPhone Air held up to Apple’s claims. Despite using all his force, the iPhone Air would not break from bending; the phone simply flexes under strain and returns to its normal flat shape.
But it wasn’t just the bend resistance, the scratch resistance of the front screen also impressed thanks to the new second generation of Apple’s Ceramic Shield cover glass.
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