realme smartphones just got pricier in India 🇮🇳

realme has officially increased prices by ₹3,000–₹4,000 due to rising memory, chipset & ecosystem costs.

📅 Effective from Feb 11, 2026

🔺 Price hike details:
• realme 15 5G → +₹3,000
• realme 16 Pro 5G → +₹3,000
• realme 16 Pro+ 5G → +₹4,000

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Tecno Pova Curve 2 confirmed to pack 8,000mAh battery

#Tecno #TecnoPovaCurve2

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WhatsApp Android Beta update

With v2.26.6.1, WhatsApp makes navigation faster 👀

👉 You can now open Settings directly by tapping your profile picture at the bottom-right of the home screen.

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From April 1, 2026, EPFO may launch a new mobile app that lets you withdraw PF through UPI or ATM.

You could access up to 75% of your balance in real time, or within 24 hours, using Aadhaar OTP and biometrics.

Source: Economic Times

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India sets 3 hours deadline for online platforms to take down AI-Generated deepfake content.

The new rules will come into force from February 20, 2026.

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Apple will reportedly not increase prices for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max 🚨

Apple is focused on "cost management" in order to keep prices the same or similar

Source: analyst Jeff Pu

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Apple will reportedly launch a new iPhone next week 🚨

The new iPhone 17e is expected to be announced on Thursday, February 19

Source: Macwelt

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Google says Android 17 beta 1 is coming soon as it starts rolling out the final Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1 patch.

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Apple is expected to launch a new, low-cost MacBook very soon with an iPhone chip and fun color options

It could be priced as low as $599 😳

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Samsung has officially confirmed Galaxy Unpacked – February 25, 2026.

📅 Date: February 25, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 a.m. PT
🇮🇳 India Time: 10:30 p.m. IST
📍 San Francisco (Livestreamed globally)

Confirmed products launching at the event:
• Galaxy S26
• Galaxy S26+
• Galaxy S26 Ultra
• Galaxy Buds4
• Galaxy Buds4 Pro

Samsung says the focus this year is the “next AI phone” designed to make everyday life easier.

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Nothing Phone 4a Pro (A069P) bags UAE's TDRA certification.

#Nothing #NothingPhone4aPro

Via: https://xpertpick.com/mobile/nothing-phone-4a-pro-tdra-certified/

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Airtel introduces AI protection against OTP frauds

Bharti Airtel Limited has launched a new AI-based system designed to reduce frauds caused by OTP leakages.

Working:
• Detects suspicious patterns linked to OTP requests
• Analyzes activity in real time
• Alerts users if a transaction appears risky

With OTP scams rising across India, this move focuses on preventing social-engineering fraud before money is lost.

The rollout has started and will expand gradually.

Good step in the right direction 👍

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Android 17 Beta 1 is coming soon 👀
Expected rollout: Mid to late February (OTA for Pixel users)

Codename: Cinnamon Bun 🍩
But real question is…

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OPPO Find X9 Ultra 🍀
▫️ 2K BOE 144Hz LTPO OLED Display (EVT)
▫️ 7050mAh🔋
▫️ 120Hz panel in Retail units (Expected)
#OPPO #OPPOFindX9Ultra

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