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Recent reporting, analysis and explainers from the Consumer Technology desk.
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LG says its smart TVs do not continuously record or transmit household conversations. The company describes wake-word detection as local and says voice recognition, automatic content recognition and interest-based advertising are controlled through settings and user consent.
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OPPO's product page presents the A7 Pro Max 5G with a 10,000mAh battery, 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED display, 50MP front and rear camera hardware, and dual-chip performance features. The page does not provide pricing, availability, charging specifications or independent performance results.
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ASUS will present ProArt laptops, compact desktops, displays, external graphics and workstation systems at IBC 2026, including hardware aimed at local AI and professional video production.
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TrendForce forecasts about 5 million iPhone Duo shipments in 2026, giving Apple 24.8% of a foldable-phone market expected to grow just 0.5%.
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Apple is extending free access to its satellite features for eligible iPhone 14, iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 users for another year.
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TrendForce says Apple has launched its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, and forecasts 5 million shipments in 2026 while global foldable-smartphone shipments grow only 0.5% year over year.
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Google has launched a dedicated Gemini app for Windows 10 and 11, adding a desktop workspace, Alt + Space access and selected Google-app integrations.
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Apple’s US Watch page lists Series 12 and Ultra 4 as new models with pre-order links, but provides no prices, shipping dates or India availability.
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Nintendo Switch 2 system version 23.0.0 adds variable-refresh-rate output in TV mode, with support also required from the game, television and Switch 2 dock.
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Google has introduced an Android transfer experience for moving passwords and passkeys between supported password managers without downloading an unencrypted text file.
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Nintendo Switch 2 system update 23.0.0 adds variable refresh rate output in TV mode, subject to game, television and dock support.
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Apple says Apple Watch Series 12 will add opt-in conversation recall and summary features, with beta, device, language and regional restrictions.
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Samsung will begin phased Tizen OS 10.0 updates for selected existing refrigerators and laundry appliances, adding AI Vision, Bixby and interface features.
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Samsung says Galaxy Z Fold8 weighs 201 grams after coordinated changes to its display-support structure, hinge, materials, thermal system and internal components.
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Apple Watch Series 12 adds Sound Recognition, Live Rewind and Siri Recap, while Apple says raw audio is not stored and the beta features have limits.
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Apple’s opt-in Reference Image mode for iPhone 18 Pro uses signed sensor data and Private Cloud Compute to create a separate image for checking later edits.
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OPPO’s Enco Clip2 is an open-ear clip-on earbud system with a nitinol ear cuff, dual drivers, AI-assisted call features and claimed playback of up to 40 hours with its case.
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ReelCharge lists the ReelSafe 10,000 mAh wireless power bank with semi-solid-state cells, 20W USB-C output, an LED display and a three-year warranty.
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OPPO's Watch X2 Mini is a compact Wear OS smartwatch with running metrics, wellness tracking, Google services and manufacturer-claimed battery life of up to 60 hours in Smart Mode.
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OPPO has listed the Pad 5 Matte Display Edition with a 12.1-inch 2.8K anti-glare display, AI-assisted productivity tools, stylus support, a 10,050mAh battery and ColorOS 16 for Pad.
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Apple's iPhone 18 Pro models add a physically variable aperture to the 48MP main camera, alongside manual aperture, shutter-speed and white-balance controls.
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Samsung India says Certified Re-Newed Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy S26 phones will be sold through Samsung.com and the Samsung Shop app.
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Lenovo has announced IdeaPad Vibe laptops and IdeaCentre AIO i desktops with Snapdragon X, AMD Ryzen AI and selected AI-PC features; availability is expected from October and November 2026, while additional Intel models are planned later.
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Samsung says the 201-gram Galaxy Z Fold8 became lighter through thinner display-support structures, hinge and thermal refinements, and optimisation across hundreds of components.
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A CrossPoint firmware fork lets the Xteink X3 receive raster print jobs over Wi-Fi, display them on e-ink and save BMP copies.
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ASUS says its ROG Rapture GT-BN98 WiFi 8 router series is available in Canadian retail stores, while the ZenWiFi BN12 mesh system is planned for October.
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Google Translate can now keep live translation running in the background on Android, while iPhone users can hear translated speech through the phone earpiece without headphones.
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Google's September Android Drop adds a motion-sickness screen overlay, Gemini-assisted item recall, Guided vision, collaborative notes in Messages and custom chat themes.
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Samsung has announced the Galaxy S26 FE and confirmed that sales in India begin on 18 September 2026. Samsung has not yet published an India price in the official material reviewed by Khabre.
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Google has launched the Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL in India, starting at ₹119,999 and ₹134,999. Both use Tensor G6, add updated cameras and come with seven years of software support.
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Google has launched the Pixel 11 in India at ₹89,999. The phone adds the Tensor G6 chip, a 6.3-inch 120 Hz OLED display, a slimmer camera bar and seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates.
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Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra in India from ₹199,999. It is the first Ultra model in the Galaxy Z foldable line, with an 8-inch main display, 200 MP main camera, 5,000 mAh battery and 45 W charging.
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Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z Fold8 in India from ₹179,999. The new foldable weighs 201 g, uses a 7.6-inch main display, a 4,800 mAh battery and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy.