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The OnePlus 15 has officially arrived, and let me tell you, it's got the tech world talking for all the right reasons, and some of the wrong ones too. This is not just another incremental update. OnePlus has positioned this flagship as a serious performance monster that directly challenges established players like Samsung and Apple, shifting the value equation in premium smartphones.

After years of user requests and careful legal navigation, Google has finally started rolling out native call recording to Pixel phones. Big catch, it depends entirely on where you live. The feature that other Android manufacturers have offered for years is now quietly appearing on Pixel devices, marking a major shift in Google’s historically cautious approach to call recording functionality.

Google's latest foldable phone has just landed, and I've been putting its camera through its paces against some serious competition. Google's third-generation foldable device incorporates their newest Tensor G5 processor and enhanced imaging capabilities (Phone Arena), and it maintains the same core camera hardware as its predecessor while leaning on significant processing improvements (CNET).

When Samsung drops the Galaxy S26 Ultra next year, expect the unexpected for many loyal fans, that might sting. The phone that has been Samsung’s distinctive flagship is reportedly getting a complete design makeover that abandons the sharp, angular aesthetic that made the Ultra lineup instantly recognizable.

Holiday shopping just got a major AI upgrade. Google has unveiled a comprehensive suite of artificial intelligence features designed to transform how we discover, compare, and purchase products during the busy holiday season. These new tools promise to eliminate common shopping frustrations while introducing capabilities that feel almost futuristic, from AI assistants that call stores on your behalf to automated checkout systems that complete purchases when prices drop.

When OnePlus launched the OnePlus 15 with much fanfare, billing it as India's first smartphone to pack the cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, expectations soared (Beebom). Here was a device promising flagship-level performance with its ₹72,999 starting price, a gorgeous 6.78-inch 1.5K 165Hz AMOLED display, and OnePlus's most advanced cooling system to date.

The mobile security landscape just got a lot more interesting, and Google's throwing some serious shade at Apple's scam protection game. That age-old debate about which smartphone is safer? The latest data says we might need to flip the script. Android devices are significantly outperforming iPhones at blocking fraudulent communications, according to Digital Trends.

When you first heard Google was planning to crack down on Android's sideloading capabilities, you might have felt that familiar sinking feeling. Here we go again, another tech giant tightening its grip on what users can do with their own devices. But here's the thing: Google's recent announcement about preserving sideloading for "experienced users" suggests the company is listening to feedback and trying to strike a more nuanced balance.

Mobile scams are getting frighteningly sophisticated. With fraudsters stealing over $400 billion globally each year through increasingly clever schemes, it feels like whack-a-mole against fake job offers, romance scams, and investment pitches that target billions of users. So, a twist. Google just shared data suggesting Android users might finally be edging ahead in this digital arms race.

The tech world is buzzing, and for once it feels like we are watching the shift happen live. Remember when Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite chips started turning heads in Windows laptops? Those same powerhouse processors are now headed for Android-powered machines. Qualcomm has been working behind the scenes to adapt its successful Snapdragon X Elite processors for Android PCs, and it is not just speculation anymore, we are seeing real evidence.

Valve's latest move might reshape how we think about gaming platforms. The company is actively encouraging developers to bring their Android applications directly to Steam, a step beyond traditional PC gaming. This push centers on Valve's new Steam Frame technology, which according to The Verge, can use the same Android APKs developers already ship to phones and Android-based VR headsets like the Meta Quest. To make that real, Valve is launching a Steam Frame developer kit program to get...

Google is quietly working on something that could fundamentally change how we interact with our phones when they are "sleeping." Most of us know the basic always-on display that shows a clock and a few notifications. Android 17 appears ready to turn that into something far more powerful. The upcoming version will introduce a feature called "Min Mode" that allows applications to display their own simplified interfaces on your phone's always-on display, according to Android Authority. This is not...

OnePlus has just dropped some exciting news that's shaking up the typical smartphone launch calendar. The brand is accelerating its timeline in a major way, bringing its latest flagship to global markets much sooner than anyone expected. That is a clear shift from the delayed international rollouts that have frustrated fans for years. The OnePlus 15 will launch globally on November 13, a break from past patterns that typically saw months-long gaps between regional releases.

Samsung's mobile browser is jumping to bigger screens, and it is bringing some compelling features along for the ride. The company is rolling out a comprehensive desktop version that blends cross-device functionality with artificial intelligence capabilities, as reported by The Verge. It is a big swing for a browser that has served mobile users for over a decade. The desktop release also adds cross-platform synchronization so you can move between phone and computer without losing your place.

When you look at Google's Q3 2025 earnings results, one thing becomes crystal clear. We're witnessing a company that has successfully transformed from an advertising-dependent search giant into a diversified AI powerhouse. Alphabet's record-breaking Q3 revenue of $102.4 billion didn't just beat expectations, it shattered the psychological $100 billion quarterly barrier that no tech company had crossed before.

YouTube is about to roll out some of the most significant content policy changes in its history. Circle November 17 if you are a gaming creator or follow gambling-related content. The Google-owned platform is pushing comprehensive restrictions that will reshape how violent gaming and gambling material can be shared and seen.

The past few months have delivered some genuinely surprising moves in the AI space, but Google’s partnership with Reliance Jio might take the cake. Google is providing 18 months of free access to its premium Google AI Pro plan for eligible Reliance Jio users on unlimited 5G plans.

Recent leaks about Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 series point to a generation focused on refinement, not revolution. Boring on paper. Useful in practice, because it clarifies the compact-phone question. Samsung still is not going small, which is exactly why grabbing a Galaxy S25 right now makes a lot of sense.