Kartavya Kant Tiwari

Apple introduced an eSIM-only model of its iPhone in the US with the launch of iPhone 14, eliminating the physical SIM tray. Now, the Cupertino-based tech giant appears to be getting ready to implement a similar strategy in new markets with the upcoming iPhone 18 lineup. The removal of the SIM tray is expected to bring more internal space in the upcoming series, and this could contribute towards battery size of the iPhone 18 lineup. The iPhone 17 models do not support physical SIM cards in select countries and regions. Apple's eSIM-Only iPhone Models Could Arrive in Europe A report by Techmaniacs (in Greek) states that Apple is planning to launch eSIM-only iPhone 18 models in Europe. By eliminating the physical SIM tray, Apple could free up the internal space in all iPhone 18 series smartphones for a larger battery. The global variant of iPhone 18 Pro Max is rumoured to feature a battery rated between 5,100mAh and 5,200mAh, a five percent increase over the iPhone 17 Pro Max's b...

Google on Friday released the first public beta of Android 17, giving public users and developers an early look at the next major version of its mobile operating system. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, the update introduces a range of refinements focused on performance, privacy, and developer tools. Google also highlighted a fundamental shift in the way new releases are introduced to the developer community, replacing the traditional "Developer Preview" with a continuous Canary channel. Android 17 Beta 1 Update: What's New According to Google, Android 17 continues its push toward performance optimisation and smoother user experiences. The first beta includes under-the-hood improvements aimed at better background task management and enhanced power efficiency. The tech giant says its new update includes system-level changes that help apps run more efficiently, particularly in multitasking scenarios. Android 17 Beta 1 also expands privacy and security controls. Th...

Poco C85 5G was released in India towards the end of last year with the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor and a 6,000mAh battery. Now, the Xiaomi sub-brand seems to be preparing to expand its C-series lineup with a new model, dubbed Poco C81 Pro. The upcoming smartphone has recently been spotted on Thailand's National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) certification website, and the listing reveals its model number and moniker. The appearance on the certification platform indicates that the handset could be inching closer to an official launch. Poco C81 Pro Listed on NBTC Database With Model Number 25128PC17G The upcoming Poco C81 Pro is listed on the NBTC website with model number 25128PC17G and certification number B38077-26. As per the listing, the phone supports GSM, WCDMA and LTE networks, indicating that it lacks 5G connectivity. It is manufactured in China. The NBTC listing and model number indicate that Poco C81 Pro could be a rebranded version of Redmi A...

The upcoming Xiaomi 17 series could arrive with premium pricing for customers in India. The Chinese tech giant is expected to release the standard Xiaomi 17 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra variants in the country. While official details for the Indian variants remain under wraps, early leaks and tipster claims are beginning to offer clues about how Xiaomi may price the standard Xiaomi 17 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra for the Indian market, along with what buyers can expect from the lineup. Xiaomi 17 Ultra, Xiaomi 17 Price in India (Expected) According to a new claim by tipster Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) in an X post, the tipster said the standard Xiaomi 17 may be priced at around Rs. 80,000, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra could launch at approximately Rs. 1,25,000. These prices are considerably higher than that of their predecessors, which were launched at Rs. 64,999 and Rs. 1,09,999, respectively. If the pricing claim holds true, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra could be positioned as a rival to Samsung's Gal...

Android 16 Quarterly Platform Release 3 (QPR3) Beta 2.1 update has started rolling out to testers, the US-based tech firm announced on Wednesday. With the final beta version in the cycle now rolling out, the Android Beta Team has revealed that the first beta version of Android 17 will begin rolling out to users enrolled in the company's beta programme. However, the US-based company has yet to reveal other details about the upcoming OS version, including the user interface (UI) changes, new features, names of compatible devices, and the release timeline. Android 17 Beta 1: What We Know So Far In a post on Reddit, the Android Beta team announced that Google will start rolling out the first beta version of Android 17 Platform Release, marking the commencement of the company's new beta programme. While the company has yet to reveal the exact release timeline, the Android Beta team says that the enrolled Pixel devices will start receiving the update soon. Pixel devices that are enro...

Realme may be preparing to raise smartphone prices in India, according to details shared by a tipster that indicate the company could adjust pricing as component costs rise. A leaked partner notice suggests Realme may increase prices for the Realme 15 5G and Realme 16 Pro models by Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 4,000 from February 11. Separately, the company reportedly cut its staff in India to cut costs, but Realme maintains that its operations in the country will stay unchanged. Realme 16 Pro, Realme 15 Revised Price in India (Expected) According to a leaked partner notice shared by tipster Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd), Realme could increase prices across several models due to higher memory, chipset, and overall ecosystem costs. The official-looking letter, addressed to retail partners, states that revised prices would take effect from February 11. It lists planned hikes of Rs. 3,000 for the Realme 15 5G and Realme 16 Pro 5G lineups, while the Realme 16 Pro+ 5G series could see an increase of Rs...