Indian domestic airlines can now provide in-flight WiFi to passengers as government amends rules

Indian domestic airlines can now provide in-flight WiFi to passengers as government amends rules | Tech Tips

Highlights The government has updated the Flight and Maritime Connectivity (Amendment) Rules, 2024. In-flight WiFi services might soon be available on all domestic flights. However, the new guideline ensures that in-flight connectivity operates under controlled and regulated conditions. In-flight WiFi services have gained popularity worldwide and are eventually becoming popular in India. However, it is…

OPPO Reno 13 Pro specifications tipped: Dimensity 8350 SoC, IP68/69 rating and more

OPPO Reno 13 Pro specifications tipped: Dimensity 8350 SoC, IP68/69 rating and more | Tech Tips

Highlights OPPO Reno 13 Pro is now rumoured to launch with Dimensity 8350 and not a flagship-grade Dimensity 9300 chipset. It could have a bigger screen than its predecessor. Even the rumoured water and dust resistance upgrade would be nice to have.   OPPO Reno 13 series is rumoured to launch in China on November 25th….

Apple’s iPad Air tipped to get 90Hz refresh rate display along with iMac and Studio Display

Apple’s iPad Air tipped to get 90Hz refresh rate display along with iMac and Studio Display | Tech Tips

Highlights Apple is reportedly working on 90Hz refresh rate display. It is first said to arrive on next-year’s iPad Air. Apple’s high refresh rate display of 120Hz is limited to the Pro models of the iPhones and iPads. There have been reports that next year’s non-Pro iPhone 17 variants will get a 120Hz display. Now…

Google Pixel 9 Pro manufacturing cost revealed via bill of materials

Google Pixel 9 Pro manufacturing cost revealed via bill of materials | Tech Tips

Highlights Google Pixel 9 Pro’s BoM (bill of materials) is $406 (approx Rs 34,200). This is believed to be 11 percent less than the Google Pixel 8 Pro from last year. The $406 BoM accounts for just components and doesn’t include other expenses. Google Pixel 9 Pro is a compact flagship from Google, introduced last…

itel Smart Ring launching soon, reveals SDPPI certification; app listed on Play Store

itel Smart Ring launching soon, reveals SDPPI certification; app listed on Play Store | Tech Tips

Highlights itel Smart Ring could offer sleep management and a Physical Recovery score. The itel Ring app page on the Google Play Store reveals activity modes like walking, running, and cycling. After smartwatches and earphones, smartphone brands are moving to a new category, viz., Smart Rings. itel also appears to be venturing into this space….

PlayStation 5 Chroma collection and Fortnite accessories launched in India, check out the prices

PlayStation 5 Chroma collection and Fortnite accessories launched in India, check out the prices | Tech Tips

Highlights PlayStation 5 Chroma collection peripherals and Fortnite DualSense wireless controller will be available from November 7th. The new PlayStation 5 accessories will be available across participating retailers The Fortnite wireless controller brings unique artwork from the popular battle royale game. PlayStation India has launched the Fortnite limited edition DualSense wireless controller and Chroma collection…

Google Pixel 10’s Tensor G5 chipset allegedly spotted on Geekbench

Google Pixel 10’s Tensor G5 chipset allegedly spotted on Geekbench | Tech Tips

Highlights A new leak suggests that Google Tensor G5 processor might be a modest upgrade over its predecessor. The listing reveals benchmark scores for the chipset, and the results don’t look too exciting. The new chipset might also feature Imagination Technologies’ PowerVR DXT architecture for its GPU.  Google has been facing an ongoing challenge with…

iOS 18.2 may come with a new ‘BatteryIntelligence’ feature

iOS 18.2 may come with a new ‘BatteryIntelligence’ feature | Tech Tips

Highlights The feature is expected to roll out in a future iOS update. It will be helpful for last-minute emergencies Apple released iOS 18.2 beta 2 for developers yesterday. The stable version is expected to roll out to the public next month. Folks at 9to5Mac dug into the iOS 18.2 beta 2 code and found…

Nothing Phone (2) receives Android 15-based Nothing OS 3.0 open beta update

Nothing Phone (2) receives Android 15-based Nothing OS 3.0 open beta update | Tech Tips

Highlights Nothing Phone (2) is the brand’s second device to receive the Android 15 open beta update. The new update brings changes to the device lock screen, quick settings, auto-archive for storage, and more.  The Nothing Phone (2) has received the Android 15-based Nothing OS 3.0 open beta update. The Nothing Phone (2a) was the…

Google to launch Android 16 on June 3rd next year, claims a new leak

Google to launch Android 16 on June 3rd next year, claims a new leak | Tech Tips

Highlights The launch will include both an OTA update for the Pixel series and Google’s Android Open Source Project.  The Pixel 9 series received the Android 15 later in October this year, Google just recently confirmed that it will rollout Android 16 by Q2 of 2025 in its Android Developer Blog, and now a report…