Shoppers will no longer have to interact with a chatbot

Xiaomi has officially confirmed that HyperOS 3, the next major upgrade to its Android operating system, will be unveiled on 28 August 2025 - the company has already launched a countdown on social media, including Weibo.

Today, 26 August 2025, Vivo has officially launched the T4 Pro 5G in India - the smartphone is an intermediate lineup in the T-series, between the basic and ultra versions. The smartphone has a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor, a 6500 mAh battery and a 1.5K rounded display.

One can only hope that the quality of the series will be worth the long wait

Infinix HOT 60 Pro+ is recognised by the Guinness Book of World Records as the thinnest smartphone with 3D curved screen (6.09 mm). We tell you how the record was verified and what's inside the device.

Spotify is adding a direct messaging feature for sharing music, podcasts and audiobooks. The feature is available to Free and Premium subscription users and is protected by encryption.

Oppo is preparing its new flagship, the Find X9 Pro, and details about the smartphone's memory options and colours have been leaked. The information was published by a well-known insider at Digital Chat Station. Judging by the data, the company relies on a wide range of configurations - from the "basic" 12 GB RAM + 256 GB to the top-end 16 GB + 1 TB, and active users will be pleased with the support of satellite SMS. We also learned about three body colours: White, Purple Gray and Magenta.

Japanese publishers Nikkei and Asahi have sued Perplexity AI for copyright infringement. The companies are demanding a ban on the use of content and compensation of $15 million each.

Google says that starting from 2027, all certified Android devices (those with Play Protect and pre-installed Google apps) will not be able to install applications from developers that have not passed additional verification. The system will block the installation of an apk file downloaded from the Internet or even from an app store if the information about the developer and the application is not in Google's centralised database.

The smartphone has got a 108MP primary sensor

Ultra-thin novelty is approved for use on aircraft

Garmin has released mega update 17.28 for the Fenix 8: Running Economy metric, triathlon coach, smart alarm clock and new workout and sleep tools. All features are available for free.