In a rare blend of linguistic ability, cyber skills, and relentless follow-up, police constable Adesh Chalwadi from Pune has managed to recover over 250 stolen mobile phones from multiple states, including Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, West Bengal, and Madhya Pradesh and return them to their rightful owners. After his basic police training, Chalwadi was posted

vivo launched the Y300 Pro in September, and now it’s already working on its aptly named successor, the Y400 Pro. Today a leak brings us its main specs along with what seems to be a leaked marketing shot. So let’s dive right in. The Y400 Pro has a 6.77-inch AMOLED screen with 4,500-nit peak brightness,

Oppo started teasing the upcoming K13x a few days ago, billing it as a “durable performer” that is “designed for users who demand resilience and performance in equal measure”. The brand hasn’t revealed any of its specs yet, but does claim that it will have a long-lasting battery, ultra-fast charging, and some AI-powered camera features,

I am going to talk about Terminator 2: Judgment Day in a post about AI, but not for the reason you would assume, so bear with me. I want to talk about John Connor’s be-mulleted best friend, Tim. There’s a moment at the arcade during which the T-1000 is searching for Connor, and Tim bravely

It’s finally here – iOS 26 brings the biggest overhaul to iOS in recent memory. And yes, we’ve gone from iOS 18 to 26 because Apple wants a more unified naming scheme for its portfolio of operating systems. The biggest new addition to iOS 26 is Liquid Glass – Apple’s new unified design language. It’s

Apple today announced iPadOS 26 at WWDC 25, which brings with it significant improvements in multitasking abilities, visual design, and AI capabilities. Let’s start with the multitasking abilities, which have received a significant boost with this release. iPadOS 26 has greatly revamped app window management, which allows users to open multiple apps at the same

Smartphones are ruling in terms of global web traffic, with a new report today revealing that 64% of all of it actually comes from smartphones. This isn’t a huge surprise, of course, given how prevalent smartphones have become and how, if you have one, it’s very likely to be the main device with which you

mobile phone loudspeakers market “ The mobile phone loudspeakers market is experiencing significant growth, fueled by the ever-increasing reliance on mobile devices for communication, entertainment, and productivity. The demand for enhanced audio experiences on smartphones is a primary driver, with consumers seeking louder, clearer, and more immersive sound. Technological advancements, such as improved amplifier technology,

The foldable smartphone market in Europe grew by 4% in Q1 2025, amid increasing competition. According to the report shared by Counterpoint Research, foldables now account for 1.5% of total smartphone sales in the region. The figure shows that despite several years on the market, foldables are still very much a niche segment with market

Qualcomm announced it has reached an agreement to acquire British chip design firm Alphawave Semi in a deal that’s reportedly valued at $2.4 billion. The deal will play a key role in Qualcomm’s growth across the data center market while complementing its Oryon mobile CPU and Hexagon NPU development. Alphawave also holds key IP across

The squircle rumors are true – the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic will adopt a design similar to the Galaxy Watch Ultra. We say this because someone has a prototype watch and is selling it on eBay. The watch reports itself as OZXT (or maybe that’s a “zero” instead of an “oh”). The model number listed

Oppo quietly launched A5i and A5i Pro, though they are not entirely novel designs. Both are based on the Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1, which is a rebrand of the Snapdragon 662. The same chip was used in the Oppo A5 Pro 4G, which shares many similarities with these two new models. Both A5i phones

The vivo X Fold5 will reportedly launch on July 10. Тhere’s no official confirmation of the announcement date, but judging by the frequency of the teasers lately, the debut is definitely near. The latest official teaser contains a full-frontal image of the upcoming foldable. The teaser image isn’t particularly revealing as it only shows the

Opinion A lot of our tech world is nightmarish, but sometimes this is literally true. The fear of our mobile devices not working when we need them most is leaking into dreams, joining public nudity and disastrous lateness in our cinema of sleep’s horror bill. Now, the UK’s powers-that-be want to make that nightmare a

There’s a new Fairphone device in the works and WinFuture shared our first look at it. Fairphone 6, which is expected to launch on June 25, is shown in its Horizon Black color. This will be one of the three available color options alongside Cloud White and Forest Green. The device appears to have a

The Huawei Pura 80 series is launching in two days and the latest teaser once again focuses on the camera capabilities. Huawei is now touting its low-light video performance and, more specifically, its improved dynamic range. The teaser shows the Pura 80 will excel at capturing different shades of light and dark. Rumors suggest

A couple of weeks back we took a look at the CMF Buds 2 Plus, the premium model in Nothing’s new budget lineup of audio products. Today, we are reviewing the Buds 2, which is the middle model in the Buds 2 series. The Buds 2 come in at $59/₤39 or just INR 2,699. For

Mobile and embedded systems are the hidden workhorses of modern technology—from the smartphones in our pockets to IoT devices in our homes and industries. At the heart of these systems lies the operating system kernel, which manages hardware resources and enables features such as wireless connectivity, sensors, and real-time processing. Open-source kernel engineering (exemplified by

Samsung’s Galaxy A56 just retained its title as the most popular phone in our database in week 23. It edged the newly announced OnePlus 13s by the smallest margin, while the Galaxy S25 Ultra gained a spot to round-up the rostrum. Honor 400 Pro 5G These are the best offers from our

Huawei unveiled the Watch 5 internationally at a dedicated press event in Berlin (recorded here). This year, there is no Pro variant, so the Watch 5 is the company’s current flagship wearable. It’s compatible with both iOS and Android and there are models with eSIM support too if you’d like to go out without your