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Samsung One UI 9 in India: Which Galaxy Phones Have It, Which Are Next, and How to Update, Explained
Samsung's One UI 9, based on Android 17, is rolling out in India. The Galaxy S26, S25, S24, Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 have the stable update, while many A, M and F series phones are still waiting. Here is the India rollout status, the full list of eligible phones and tablets, the new features and how to install it.
OTT Releases This Week (19 to 25 October 2026): The Paradise, Gajab Raat, Koffee With Karan 9 and More on Netflix, JioHotstar and Aha
Nani's The Paradise lands on Netflix on 22 October, Manoj Bajpayee's Gajab Raat premieres on 23 October, and Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna are on Koffee With Karan 9. Here is the full list of new movies and shows streaming in India this week, with dates, platforms and languages.
WhatsApp Guest Calling: How to Invite People Without a WhatsApp Account to a Call (Step by Step), Explained
WhatsApp now lets people without an account join voice and video calls from a computer browser through a call link. Calls can have up to 32 people, are end-to-end encrypted and have no time limit. Here is how to create a guest link, how guests join, what they can and cannot do, and how it compares with Google Meet and Zoom.
Tesla's Flying Roadster Unveiled: Specs, Price, Trims and Can It Really Fly? Explained
Tesla finally unveiled its next-generation Roadster on 15 October 2026, and it jumped over a row of Tesla cars using SpaceX-developed cold-gas thrusters. Here are the three trims, the 0-60 mph claim, reservation prices, the 2028 production target, and what the demo did and did not prove.
iPhone Duo Price in India: Apple's First Foldable, Pre-Order Date, Specs and Repair Costs, Explained
Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, starts at Rs 2,99,900 in India. Pre-orders open on 16 October 2026 and sales begin on 23 October. Here are the prices for every variant, the key specs, the eye-watering repair costs, and who should actually buy it.
Caller Name Display (CNAP) Mandatory From 1 November 2026: How It Works and What Changes, Explained
The Department of Telecommunications has ordered all telecom operators to show the caller's verified name on incoming calls from 1 November 2026. Here is how Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) works, which networks it covers, what it means for Truecaller, privacy, and spam calls.
Vivo V80 Launched in India: Price, Specs, Offers and Who Should Buy It, Explained
The Vivo V80 launched in India on 6 October 2026 with a 7,200mAh battery, 90W charging, Zeiss-tuned 50MP cameras including a telephoto, and a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chip. Prices start at Rs 62,999 and sales began on 13 October. Here is everything you need to know.
Redmi 17C 5G Price in India, Specs and Is It Worth Rs 20,999? Explained
Xiaomi launched the Redmi 17C 5G in India on 1 October 2026 at Rs 20,999, with a 6.9-inch 120Hz display, a 6,000mAh battery, IP64 protection and the Dimensity 6300 chip. But it costs far more than the Redmi 15C 5G did. Here are the specs, prices, and whether it is worth buying.
OnePlus 16 Launched in China: 9,000mAh Battery, 200MP Camera, and When It Could Come to India
OnePlus launched the OnePlus 16 in China on 12 October 2026 with a 9,000mAh battery, a 200MP main camera, a 165Hz display and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip. Here are the confirmed specs, China prices, and what we know about an India launch.
iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max Price in India: Every Variant, Specs and What's New, Explained
The iPhone 18 Pro starts at Rs 1,64,900 in India, Rs 30,000 more than the iPhone 17 Pro did at launch, and the 18 Pro Max starts at Rs 1,79,900. Here are the prices for every storage variant, the key upgrades including the A20 Pro chip and variable-aperture camera, and whether it is worth it.
Oppo ColorOS 17: Every New Feature, Explained
ColorOS 17 is here in closed beta, and it is Oppo's most consequential software update in years: a Liquid Glass design refresh, a rebuilt performance engine, a new Xiaobu Next AI assistant, and the moment OnePlus and Realme fold into ColorOS. Here is every confirmed new feature, explained.