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  Telegram celebrates 13th anniversary by bringing new features: Welcome Messages, Interactive Buttons

  August 27, 2026 13:15 IST

  Telegram's 13th anniversary update adds welcome messages for new members, interactive buttons, richer text editing, signed collectible gifts and better support for users on older app versions.

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  ChatGPT may soon let user lock private chats with a PIN or fingerprint: How it works?

  August 27, 2026 13:00 IST

  OpenAI may be working on a new ChatGPT feature that could let users lock individual conversations behind a PIN or biometric authentication. An Android app teardown reportedly found inactive code referring to “locked chats” and “Protect chats”.

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  Rockstar breaks silence on GTA 6 leaks, calls them 'heartbreaking': More details coming soon

  August 27, 2026 12:32 IST

  Rockstar Games has called the recent GTA 6 leaks “heartbreaking” and apologised to fans for the delay in revealing official gameplay. An extended look at the game is scheduled for August 27 at 3pm ET (August 28 at 12:30am IST) on Netflix, followed by YouTube.

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  Apple ‘Surprise and Shine’ event set for September 9: iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch series 12 expected

  August 27, 2026 12:15 IST

  Apple has confirmed its ‘Surprise and Shine’ event for September 9 at 10:30pm IST. The iPhone 18 Pro series and new Apple Watch models are expected to be among the key announcements, while the event will take place shortly after John Ternus takes over as Apple CEO.

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  Samsung Galaxy S27 design leaked: CAD renders show familiar look, new Lavender colour

  August 27, 2026 11:50 IST

  Samsung Galaxy S27 CAD renders have leaked online, revealing a design that appears largely similar to the Galaxy S26. The phone could feature a pill-shaped camera module, flat display and thinner bezels, along with a new lavender colour option.

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  Running out of phone storage? Check these 2 hidden space-hungry culprits instantly

  August 27, 2026 10:00 IST

  Running out of phone storage does not always mean you need to delete your photos or buy a phone with more storage. A Tom’s Guide reader poll found that photos and hidden app cache were the two biggest storage problems, accounting for 83% of responses.

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  iPhone 18 Pro launch: A20 Pro chip, bigger battery, smarter cameras and everything we know

  August 26, 2026 18:28 IST

  iPhone 18 Pro lineup is expected to bring several major upgrades, including a new 2nm A20 Pro chip, larger batteries, improved cameras and a smaller Dynamic Island. The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are also tipped to launch alongside Apple’s first foldable iPhone.

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  Indian AI firm orders 9000 Nvidia chips for massive AI data centre in Hyderabad

  August 26, 2026 17:17 IST

  AM Intelligence placed an order for around 9,000 Nvidia Vera Rubin systems as it prepares to build a large-scale AI data centre in Hyderabad. The facility is expected to go live next year and will form the first phase of the company’s planned 1GW compute-as-a-service platform.

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  Apple hosts farewell party for Tim Cook ahead of CEO exit: John Ternus to take over

  August 26, 2026 16:42 IST

  Apple has reportedly hosted a farewell celebration for Tim Cook at Apple Park as he prepares to step down as the company’s CEO after more than 15 years in the role. Around 200 employees reportedly attended the event, which featured a performance by OneRepublic.

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  Boltt Ace 5G, Evo launched in India with 6000mAh battery, 120Hz display: Price and features

  August 26, 2026 15:00 IST

  Boltt has entered India’s smartphone market with the launch of the Ace 5G and Evo. Both budget smartphones feature 6.79-inch 120Hz displays and 6,000mAh batteries, while the Ace 5G also brings a 64-megapixel rear camera and 5G connectivity.

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  BGMI Lite pre-registrations now open in India: 1GB download, cross-play and more

  August 26, 2026 14:29 IST

  Krafton has opened pre-registration for BGMI Lite in India through the Google Play Store. The game is scheduled to launch later in 2026, although the company has not announced an exact release date yet.

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  iPhone prices to go up by around Rs 100000: Check current India prices and what could change

  August 26, 2026 14:18 IST

  Apple is preparing to increase iPhone prices as rising memory and component costs put pressure on its margins. According to a Bloomberg report, a price hike is increasingly considered “inevitable”, although Apple has not confirmed the move or revealed when it could take effect.

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  Xiaomi Mijia Smart Air Purifier 6 and 4 Compact arrive in India: Check price and key features

  August 26, 2026 13:14 IST

  Xiaomi has expanded its air purifier portfolio in India with the launch of the Mijia Smart Air Purifier 6 and Mijia Smart Air Purifier 4 Compact. The company has also reintroduced the Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Lite.

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  OpenAI takes on Nvidia with its first AI chip Jalapeo: Promises faster, more efficient AI

  August 26, 2026 11:31 IST

  OpenAI is expanding beyond AI models and developing its own custom hardware. Called Jalapeo, the new AI chip has been developed with Broadcom and is designed primarily for AI inference.

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  Apple Mac mini M6, Mac Studio M5 Max and M5 Ultra launched: Check India price and availability

  August 26, 2026 11:32 IST

  Apple has refreshed its desktop lineup with new Mac mini and Mac Studio models powered by the M6, M5 Pro, M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips. The new desktops focus heavily on AI performance, faster connectivity and expanded memory and storage options.

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  Haier Mini LED M70 series launched in India: 85-inch TV costs Rs 1.69 lakh

  August 25, 2026 19:33 IST

  Haier Mini LED M70 TV series comes with 5 screen sizes ranging from 43 inches to 85 inches. The lineup features Mini LED technology, Dolby Vision, AI-powered picture processing, Google TV and gaming features such as 120Hz DLG, VRR and ALLM.

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  Nokia 300 Charge launched with 3700mAh battery, reverse charging and rugged design

  August 25, 2026 19:20 IST

  HMD has launched the Nokia 300 Charge as a new feature phone with a rugged design, a large removable 3,700mAh battery and 10W reverse charging support. The phone also gets a dedicated reverse charging button, a standalone torch and a microSD card slot.

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  Infinix Hot 70 Pro 5G set to launch on September 4: Check features and availability

  August 25, 2026 18:43 IST

  Infinix Hot 70 Pro 5G is set to launch on September 4 and will be sold through Flipkart and will feature a 144Hz display, slim 7.85mm design and a customisable Active Matrix Cube LED panel on the rear. The company has also revealed four colour options ahead of the launch.

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  Vivo X500 Pro Max spotted on geekbench With unannounced MediaTek chip, 12GB RAM

  August 25, 2026 15:45 IST

  Vivo X500 Pro Max has reportedly appeared on Geekbench ahead of the Vivo X500 series launch in China next month. The listing suggests that the upcoming flagship could be powered by an unannounced MediaTek chipset and feature 12GB of RAM.

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  Motorola Razr Ultra, Razr Fold to get GrapheneOS support in 2027: All you need to know

  August 25, 2026 15:05 IST

  GrapheneOS Foundation has confirmed plans to bring official support for its privacy-focused Android operating system to select Motorola smartphones. The rollout is expected to begin with a Motorola flagship in 2027 before expanding to the Razr Fold and Razr Ultra foldables.

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  Poco F9 Pro, F9 Ultra set to launch on September 1, with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip and

  August 25, 2026 14:43 IST

  Poco F9 series is set to launch on September 1 and confirmed two models – the Poco F9 Pro and the Poco F9 Ultra. The phones are expected to be based on Redmi K100 series models sold in China and could feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, large batteries and fast charging.

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  Ai+ Nova 2 Power announced with Dimensity 7100 chipset and new colour fusion design

  August 25, 2026 13:12 IST

  Ai+ Nova 2 Power is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 chipset through Project Open Review 2.0, which allows reviewers, creators, journalists and ethical hackers to independently test the smartphone before its consumer launch.

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  ChatGPT gets new Stickers feature: How to turn photos and ideas into custom stickers

  August 25, 2026 11:30 IST

  ChatGPT has introduced a new way to turn photos, ideas and inside jokes into custom stickers. The new stickers feature uses ChatGPT Images to create sticker-style images with transparent backgrounds, which can then be shared on messaging platforms like WhatsApp and iMessage.

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  Realme C100i to launch on August 27 with 6500mAh battery and 36-month warranty: Where to buy?

  August 24, 2026 19:32 IST

  Realme confirmed the launch of C100i which is scheduled for August 27. The budget smartphone will be available through Flipkart from the same day, with the Indian variant confirmed to feature a 120Hz display and 6,500mAh battery.

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  GTA 6 set to launch on November 19 for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S: All you need to know

  August 24, 2026 18:57 IST

  Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA6) is set to officially release on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. The sequel game has been in development for years and remains one of the biggest upcoming releases in gaming.

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  Portronics Ruffpad series launched at Rs 499: An LCD writing pads for kids

  August 24, 2026 14:44 IST

  Portronics Ruffpad series of multicolour LCD writing pads for kids in India. The lineup includes the Ruffpad Teddy 8.5, Ruffpad Dino 8.5 and Ruffpad PupX 10, featuring reusable writing surfaces, one-tap erase functionality and character-inspired designs.

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  Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G with 6GB RAM, 6000mAh battery at Rs 13999

  August 24, 2026 13:49 IST

  The Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G is priced at Rs 13,999, which comes with a 120Hz HD+ display, a Unisoc T8200 processor, a 50-megapixel AI camera, a 6,000mAh battery, 6GB RAM with up to 6GB virtual RAM and expandable storage up to 1TB.

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  iPhone 18 Pro launch date tipped for September 9: Details about pre-orders, sales date

  August 24, 2026 11:09 IST

  Apple iPhone 18 series is expected to be announced on September 9 this year. Given the number of leaks, the tech giant will be unleashing multiple devices, including its first foldable handset. So far, the company has stated nothing.