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Airtel’s new “Safe Second Account” claims to protect your money, but the hidden fees tell a different story. Here’s the reality behind Airtel’s safety-focused banking service.

Airtel and other Indian carriers are misusing iOS alert systems with intrusive “Recharge Now” banners on iPhones, frustrating users even as Apple reports record revenue and iPhone 17 sales growth in India.

Vivo has launched the Vivo V60e in India with a 200MP camera, 6500mAh battery, curved AMOLED display, Dimensity 7360 Turbo chip, and up to 12GB RAM starting at ₹29,999.

Motorola launches Moto G06 Power in India at ₹7,499 with a massive 7000mAh battery, 120Hz display, Dolby Atmos speakers, and Android 15 a new benchmark for budget smartphones.

Oppo Find X9 is launching on October 16, 2025, in China with a 6.59" OLED LTPO display, Dimensity 9500 chip, 7,025mAh battery, quad cameras, and ColorOS 16 based on Android 16.

OpenAI introduces new ChatGPT app integrations with Spotify, Canva, Expedia, Booking.com, Coursera, Figma, and Zillow. Users can now chat with apps directly, create playlists, design presentations, plan trips, and more within ChatGPT.

Moto G06 Power is launching in India on October 7 with a 6.88-inch 120Hz display, MediaTek G81 Extreme processor, 7000mAh battery, 50MP camera, and Dolby Atmos speakers.

OxygenOS 16 launches with the OnePlus 15 on October 13, featuring deep integration of Google’s Gemini AI across apps like Mind Space, Notes, and photo management for a smarter Android experience.

Meta’s Threads is testing a new ‘text attachments’ feature that lets users publish posts beyond 500 characters with formatting options like bold and italics. Here’s how it works and how it compares to X.

Samsung has launched the Galaxy A17 5G in India with six years of software updates, Gorilla Glass Victus protection, AI features like Gemini Live, and a starting price of ₹18,999.

TikTok is rolling out new DM features including voice notes up to 60 seconds and the ability to share up to nine photos or videos in chats. The update enhances safety, privacy, and social interactions, making TikTok more than just a video-sharing app.

Valve now requires UK Steam users to verify their age with a credit card to access mature content, complying with the Online Safety Act. Learn why Valve chose credit card verification over selfies, its impact on gamers, and how UK laws are reshaping online gaming platforms.

Google Translate adds AI-powered live conversation translation for 70 languages and a new language practice feature with Gemini AI. Available on Android and iOS in the US, India, and Mexico.

OpenAI’s Realtime API is now generally available with GPT Realtime, the most advanced voice AI model yet. It delivers natural speech-to-speech interactions, supports nonverbal cues, multilingual responses, emotional tones, and comes with lower pricing and new integration features.

WhatsApp introduces Writing Help, an AI-powered tool that helps users compose messages in different tones while ensuring privacy with Meta’s Private Processing technology.

Google is rolling out mandatory developer verification for all Android apps, including those installed outside the Play Store. This major policy change, starting next year, aims to reduce malware, improve app security, and hold developers accountable.

FreeVPN.One, a Chrome VPN extension with 100K+ installs, has been exposed for secretly spying on users by capturing screenshots of websites. Discover how researchers uncovered this privacy risk, why free VPNs can be dangerous, and tips to stay safe online.

YouTube is experimenting with AI-powered edits on Shorts videos without creator consent, raising concerns about transparency, authenticity, and trust. Here’s what creators need to know.

Meta has partnered with AI startup Midjourney to license its image and video generation technology, strengthening its generative AI tools to rival OpenAI’s Sora, Google’s Veo, and more. Learn how this deal boosts Meta’s AI strategy, Midjourney’s innovations, and the future of creative AI.

OpenAI will distribute 5 lakh ChatGPT licenses to students and educators in India under the OpenAI Learning Accelerator program, in partnership with MoE, AICTE, and ARISE schools.