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Samsung and Perplexity are reportedly nearing a major artificial intelligence (AI) deal that will see the AI app be preinstalled on Samsung devices. As per the report, the upcoming Galaxy S26 series could be the first smartphones to feature the Perplexity AI app and its recently launched AI assistant out of the box. The multi-faceted deal reportedly also includes an option for Samsung to integrate its web browser and Bixby with Perplexity’s search capabilities. The South Korean tech giant might also invest in the AI firm in its upcoming funding round.Samsung and Perplexity Nearing a Major AI-Focused DealAccording to a…
Apple has resumed its efforts to upgrade the iPhone with solid-state, haptic buttons, according to a tipster. The company’s initiative to replace the mechanical buttons on its smartphones could also be expanded to the Apple Watch and the iPad. In 2022, reports claimed that the first handset from the company to feature haptic buttons would be the iPhone 15, but the company’s plans were shelved due to manufacturing issues. The company’s previous iPhone models with a Touch ID sensor have been equipped with a haptic Home button.Apple’s Project Bongo Initiative Working on Fixing ‘Mistouches’A tipster known as Instant Digital (translated…
iQOO Neo 10 was unveiled in India on May 26 and is set to go on sale in the country today for pre-booked users. The smartphone packs a large 7,000mAh battery and 120W wired fast charging support. It ships with FuntouchOS 15, based on Android 15 and a 4nm octa-core Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset coupled with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X Ultra RAM. The handset is equipped with a 7,000mm sq vapour cooling chamber and is said to support 144fps gaming. While its first open sale starts on June 3, here’s a look at its price, offers, and key features.iQOO Neo 10 Price…
Meta Platforms is said to be working towards introducing a native Instagram app for the iPad. It is expected to build upon the recent, highly requested launch of WhatsApp for iPad, which arrived after years of users requesting support for devices with larger screens. The development of an Instagram app designed to run on the iPad is reportedly underway, as per a seasoned journalist. The app is also said to be in active testing among employees at the company’s campus ahead of its expected release later this year.Instagram for iPadBloomberg’s Mark Gurman shared information about Meta’s plans for a native Instagram…
Apple is said to be preparing a revamp of its Shortcuts app. A seasoned journalist claims that the Cupertino-based tech giant may bring artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities powered by Apple Intelligence —its proprietary AI suite of features for iPhone, iPad, and other devices — to the Shortcuts app. The report suggests that although Apple will demo the app and the changes at WWDC 2025, the public release may faces delays till 2026. The changes to Shortcuts app may enable users to engage in natural language interactions for playing a particular music playlist or creation of other tasks.Shortcuts App OverhaulIn the latest…
“Often people ask me, ‘How would you describe the game? What kind of game is it?’”, muses Rogue Factor creative and art director Jonathan Jacques Belletête. “It’s just a good old adventure game like back in the days, you know? It’s like [when] you booted up Zelda: Link to the Past. You didn’t question it.”After playing a few hours of Hell is Us, in which I explored contemporary-looking European villages and countrysides laden with seemingly alien ancient temples and inhuman monstrosities, I think players will raise quite a few questions. And those mysteries are what make this upcoming action-adventure game…
Believe it or not, we play a lot of games here at Game Informer, but it isn’t always easy getting our hands on everything, let alone finishing them and writing a proper review. We’re always looking for more ways to point readers towards the most interesting games available – especially those that could easily slip through the cracks – so we’ve created Spotlight to highlight the cool games we’ve been dabbling with recently that we believe may be worth your time. We love chatting with each other about the games we check out each day, and we want to add…
Xiaomi 16 is expected to debut later this year as a successor to last year’s Xiaomi 15. Months ahead of the rumoured launch schedule, a tipster has suggested the key specifications of the flagship. The phone is tipped to ship with the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 SoC. It is said to be the first device to arrive with the flagship Qualcomm chipset. Xiaomi 16 could pack a triple rear camera setup, including three 50-megapixel sensors. The phone is tipped to offer battery improvements over its predecessor.Xiaomi 16 Specifications (Leaked)Tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo shared (via) alleged specifications of the…
Google is said to make a switch from Samsung Foundry to MediaTek for the modem in its Pixel 10 series, but it will not affect an important connectivity feature on the phones. The handsets, which are expected to be unveiled later this year, have been rumoured to feature the Tensor G5 chipset developed in collaboration with TSMC instead of Samsung. However, this might not be the only change. A recent report claims that while Google’s decision to move away from Samsung Foundry will affect the modem used in the purported handsets, they will still support satellite connectivity on the Pixel…
Redmi is said to be developing a new smartphone which could ship with the latest Xiaomi HyperOS 2 operating system. A purported handset from the Xiaomi subsidiary was reportedly spotted on a certification site, with the listing not only confirming the phone’s existence but also shedding light on several of its specifications. As per the listing, the Redmi phone is expected to come with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of onboard storage. It is said to support Wi-Fi 6, NFC, and Bluetooth connectivity options.Redmi Phone Listing on FCC DatabaseFirst spotted by XpertPick, the mystery Redmi smartphone…