Author: Hazel

iQOO has launched the iQOO 15R in the Indian market on Tuesday. The smartphone joins the company’s flagship lineup alongside the iQOO 15. The new phone from the Vivo sub-brand features a 1.5K AMOLED display that supports up to a 144Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor, which is also used in the OnePlus 15. The device includes a dual rear camera setup led by a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-700V sensor and packs a large 7,600mAh battery. Price and Availability The iQOO 15R starts at ₹44,999 for the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant.The 12GB…

Acquisition Details Creative software company Canva on Monday revealed that it has purchased two startups — animation platform Cavalry and marketing technology firm Mango AI. With these acquisitions, the company aims to strengthen both its creative editing and marketing capabilities. Cavalry to Boost Design Features UK-based Cavalry builds 2D motion animation tools used across advertising, marketing, gaming, and generative art. Canva says the technology will enhance its professional design suite Affinity, which it acquired in 2024. Affinity already offers photo, vector, and layout editing. Last year, Canva refreshed Affinity’s design and made the software free for users. Since then, downloads…

The OnePlus 15s, which was previously rumoured to be cancelled, may now launch later this year. Reports about its cancellation had surfaced alongside claims of internal issues within Oppo’s ecosystem, as Oppo is the parent company of OnePlus. However, new information suggests the smartphone has once again become part of the company’s release plans, though some hardware — especially the camera — could see changes. Latest Leak Update In a post on X, tipster Yogesh Brar (@heyitsyogesh) said the OnePlus 15s has returned to the launch roadmap. He also hinted that the company may be facing certain challenges, and even…

AI-based dictation startup Wispr Flow has officially released its Android application. The company first introduced its software on Mac and Windows, followed by an iOS version in June 2025. With the Android launch, Wispr Flow has now expanded its reach to a wider group of users. On iOS, users accessed the service through a dedicated keyboard integration, while the Android version offers a slightly different experience. It uses a floating bubble interface that lets users instantly dictate text by speaking. Users can hold the bubble to start speaking or tap once to begin recording and tap again to stop. Like…

The Nothing Phone 4a series is expected to launch in India in the first week of March. The UK-based company may introduce both the standard Phone 4a and the Phone 4a Pro models. A dedicated microsite has already gone live, confirming that the smartphones will be available through an e-commerce platform. Ahead of the official unveiling in India and other markets, the Carl Pei-led brand has revealed the design of the standard Nothing Phone 4a, giving an early look at the device. Transparent Back and Triple Camera Setup In a teaser shared on X, the company showcased the design of…

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is likely to launch in India soon. Recently, an e-commerce microsite for the smartphone went live, confirming its online availability. The company has now updated the page and shared several specifications and design details of the device. Motorola has also confirmed that the phone will arrive in three Pantone-inspired colour options. The brand claims it will be the world’s first smartphone to feature the Sony LYT-710 rear camera sensor. Colour Variants and Camera Features According to the updated Flipkart microsite, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion will be available in three colours — Silhouette, Blue Surf,…

Microsoft introduced the Copilot Chat feature in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook last year, but a recently discovered technical issue has raised serious concerns. According to reports, a flaw in Microsoft 365 Copilot enabled the AI assistant to generate summaries of confidential Outlook emails for several weeks without permission. The problem reportedly bypassed organisations’ Data Loss Prevention (DLP) security policies, which are meant to protect sensitive information. Although the company has released a fix, the incident has sparked privacy concerns among users. Confidential labels in Outlook are typically used to secure sensitive communication. How Copilot Accessed Confidential Emails Microsoft told…

Adobe has announced a new initiative for students enrolled in accredited higher education institutions across India. Under this plan, the company will provide free access to several of its productivity and creativity applications. Additionally, Adobe has partnered with NASSCOM FutureSkills Prime to offer AI-based learning and certification programmes. The announcement was made at the AI Impact Summit 2026 held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Currently, Adobe also offers a paid student subscription plan in India that includes apps such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, and Acrobat Pro. Collaboration With NASSCOM FutureSkills Prime During the AI Impact Summit 2026, Adobe confirmed…

Reports suggest Apple is developing a new generation of AI-based hardware. According to a senior journalist, the Cupertino-based company is working on several artificial intelligence (AI) devices, including smart glasses, camera-equipped AirPods, and a wearable pendant. Apple is said to be experimenting with new product form factors that go beyond the iPhone and Vision Pro. Although the company has not officially confirmed the plans, early prototypes are reportedly undergoing internal testing. Smart glasses could be the first step Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple’s AI lineup may begin with lightweight smart glasses. The company is designing them to support certain…

Samsung’s first Galaxy Unpacked event of 2026 is scheduled for February 25, where the company will unveil its next-generation Galaxy S lineup. Pre-reservations for the upcoming smartphones, commonly called the Galaxy S26 series, have already opened in India. Samsung has announced that customers who pre-reserve the devices early will get a complimentary storage upgrade, along with extra benefits such as daily vouchers and a high exchange-value lock-in. Free storage upgrade details Samsung highlighted the offer in its Galaxy S26 pre-reserve promotion. Customers who pre-reserve and then pre-order the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, or Galaxy S26 Ultra will receive an upgrade…