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Truecaller on Wednesday announced that it has crossed three million paying subscribers globally. This growth is attributed to the new features it added to its paid consumer offering which allows users to take advantage of artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities for call screening and spam protection. The Swedish caller identification app also recorded a 16 percent growth on the iOS platform compared to March 31, when 0.86 million subscribers on Apple devices were recorded.Growth in Paid Subscribers on TruecallerTruecaller is one of the most widely used caller ID and spam detection services in the world. The company revealed that it has…
Xiaomi has avoided the Indian market when it comes to its fitness-tracking Smart Band (or Mi Band) models, which were hugely popular when launched several years ago. The last Xiaomi Smart Band 9, which was launched in China back in July 2024 alongside its Watch S4 Sport and Xiaomi Buds 5 also did not make it here. Now, images and hardware specifications of the upcoming Xiaomi Smart Band 10 have appeared online and they do look promising. However, only its price tags for Europe have been leaked.The leaked images and hardware specifications come from a collaboration between XpertPick and tipster…
Xiaomi 16, the purported flagship smartphone from the Chinese technology firm, is expected to launch later this year. A tipster has now revealed information about the display and battery on the purported Xiaomi 16, which appears to corroborate previously leaked details of the handset. The Xiaomi 16 is tipped to debut in September, and it is likely to be one of the first smartphones to debut with Qualcomm’s next generation Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chip, as per recent reports.Xiaomi 16 Display, Battery Specifications (Expected)The upcoming Xiaomi 16 will be equipped with a “6.3X” display, according to tipster Digital Chat Station…
OpenAI released two new utility features for ChatGPT users on Wednesday. The artificial intelligence (AI) app on MacOS now has a Record Mode that can capture meetings, brainstorming sessions, and voice notes, and transcribe and summarise the main discussion points. This feature is currently only available to the ChatGPT Team subscribers. Additionally, the San Francisco-based AI firm is also introducing Connectors, which is a tool that lets the chatbot connect to the user’s internal cloud-based data sources such as Gmail, Outlook, Google Drive, and more.ChatGPT Can Now Record Your MeetingsIn a series of posts on X (formerly known as Twitter),…
Google on Wednesday rolled out the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1.1 to developers and testers. Initially introduced on Pixel, the update arrives almost two weeks after Google released Android 16 following the I/O 2025 developer conference. It is said to carry fixes for various issues reported by users in previous iterations. This includes resolutions for a bug that caused the navigation buttons to become unresponsive, fingerprint authentication failure, and app crashes.Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1.1 ChangesGoogle’s release notes state that the new Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1.1 update fixes an issue where navigation buttons would become unresponsive, reported on the…
Grasshopper Manufacture, led by Suda 51 and Ren Yamazaki, has revealed its next game after a long hiatus. It’s called Romeo is a Dead Man and is due out sometime in 2026. Suda 51 describes it as an “ultra-violent science fiction” action game in which you play as Romeo Stargazer, an FBI investigator who tracks down wanted criminals across spacetime. Revealed during today’s PlayStation State of Play, it’s a gore-filled, bloody action game with lots of swords, guns, and heads to explode, with some wild-looking enemies to boot. Romeo, himself, is a mysterious protagonist, but Suda 51 says there will be…
Samsung is expected to unveil its Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 foldable smartphones soon. A new report claims that an Unpacked launch event will take place in New York to unveil the handsets. The South Korean giant has not yet confirmed this claim. The upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event is also expected to unveil the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE and possibly an Ultra variant of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 handset. The event is tipped to take place some time next month, although an exact date has not yet been suggested.Upcoming Galaxy Unpacked Event to Be Held…
WWDC 2025 kicks off next week with Apple expected to preview the latest operating system (OS) iterations for its devices, but that may not be all. As per a report, the company will announce several new features for its audio products such as the AirPods Pro 2 and the AirPods 4. It could bring new head gestures which may allow users to toggle Conversation Awareness to adjust volume by moving their head. Further, the AirPods may also be able to detect when a user has fallen asleep to pause music playback.AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 4 New Features9to5Mac reports that Apple…
Lumines is getting the Tetris Effect treatment in the form of Lumines Arise. The upcoming puzzler enhances and reimagines the beloved series as a synesthesia-fueled experience. From the creators of Tetris Effect: Connected, Lumines tasks players with matching ever-changing tiles to create score-multiplying combos to an eclectic soundtrack. Sporting dream-like visuals and impressive particle effects, the game looks as pleasing to the senses as its Tetris counterpart. A free demo will be available this summer and features single and multiplayer play. Look for Lumines Arise on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation VR2 this fall.
Earlier this year, Meta announced Aria Gen 2 as a research-focussed wearable device and the successor to 2020’s Project Aria. The company has now taken a deep dive into the technology which powers the second generation of the AI and ML-powered smart glasses. It comes with a number of improvements compared to the first generation model, featuring upgraded sensors, hand and eye tracking systems, and a photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor just like the Apple Watch.According to Meta, the Aria Gen 2 maintains its lightweight design, weighing between 74-76g. The smart glasses are said to boast improved wearability and comfort, with folding arms…