WhatsApp brings iMessage-like Typing Indicators feature for engaging conversations

WhatsApp brings iMessage-like Typing Indicators feature for engaging conversations | Tech Tips

Highlights WhatsApp has launched the new Typing Indicators feature to improve real-time communication in chats. With this update, users will find a visual “…” cue at the bottom of the screen when someone starts typing in a group or one-on-one chat. The feature was initially announced for select beta testers in October. WhatsApp has been working…

New JioPhone bags BIS certification in India: could it be JioPhone Prima 2 dual SIM?

New JioPhone bags BIS certification in India: could it be JioPhone Prima 2 dual SIM? | Tech Tips

Highlights The JioPhone that received the BIS verification has the model number JFP1AE-DS. The regular JioPhone Prima 2 also bears the same model number, except for the DS suffix. Reliance-backed Jio could be working on a new feature phone as it has now secured the BIS certification. While the listing doesn’t reveal any hardware specifications…

Rumoured OnePlus Ace 5 Mini tipped to feature Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, 50MP Sony IMX906 main camera

Rumoured OnePlus Ace 5 Mini tipped to feature Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, 50MP Sony IMX906 main camera | Tech Tips

Highlights The OnePlus Ace 5 Mini will boast a 6.3-inch display with 1.5K resolution. The alleged OnePlus Ace 5 Mini will flaunt a 50MP Sony IMX906 main camera. It is tipped to be equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. While the OnePlus Ace 5 series phones, including the Ace 5 and Ace 5…

New OPPO smartwatch listing on MIIT suggests rebranded OnePlus Watch 3

New OPPO smartwatch listing on MIIT suggests rebranded OnePlus Watch 3 | Tech Tips

Highlights The OPPO watch has the model number OWW251, almost similar to the alleged OnePlus Watch 3 (OPWWE251) The MIIT certification suggests the OPPO smartwatch may come with LTE and eSIM support. OPPO recently launched its Reno 13 series in China and is working on debuting the phones in global markets, including India. However, it…

Google Pixel 9a alleged live images leak shows redesigned camera module

Google Pixel 9a alleged live images leak shows redesigned camera module | Tech Tips

Highlights Google Pixel 9a design in the alleged live images matches with the earlier leaked renders. The images suggest the phone will get flat edges and a not-so-protruding camera module. The new Pixel phone may debut in the first half of 2025. Alleged renders of Google Pixel 9a surfaced online back in October. These images…

Possible OnePlus Watch 3 bags FCC certification, launch could be imminent

Possible OnePlus Watch 3 bags FCC certification, launch could be imminent | Tech Tips

Highlights OnePlus Watch 3 is expected to arrive with a larger battery compared to Watch 2. The FCC listing confirms Bluetooth, dual-band Wi-Fi, GNSS, and NFC connectivity options.   OnePlus is believed to be working on a new smartwatch, the OnePlus Watch 3. Recently, it was tipped the wearable would be debuting alongside the OnePlus 13…

iQOO Neo 9 Pro gets Android 15-based Funtouch OS 15 beta update in India: how to get it

iQOO Neo 9 Pro gets Android 15-based Funtouch OS 15 beta update in India: how to get it | Tech Tips

Highlights The iQOO Neo 9 Pro is expected to get a stable Android 15 update in the coming days The smartphone is a mid-range device with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.  The iQOO Neo 9 Pro (review) debuted in India earlier this year in February. It currently runs on the Android 14 OS with Funtouch 14…

Nothing phones get the iconic Snake game widget: here’s how to play

Nothing phones get the iconic Snake game widget: here’s how to play | Tech Tips

Highlights Nothing users can now play the Snake game through a new widget. It’s available to all Nothing OS smartphones. The widget lets you play the Snake game and achieve high scores.  Nothing has launched a new widget that lets you play the iconic Snake game on your device. The new Nothing widget has been…

OPPO Reno 13 5G receives multiple certifications including BIS, India launch imminent

OPPO Reno 13 5G receives multiple certifications including BIS, India launch imminent | Tech Tips

Highlights The NCC listing reveals the battery, fast charging and colour details of the Reno 13. Thailand’s NBTC certification confirms the marketing name of the Reno 13 and Reno 13 Pro. OPPO Reno 13 and Reno 13 Pro debuted in China last month. These arrive as successors to the Reno 12 lineup and bring some…

Lava Probuds T24 earbuds with 45 hours of playtime launched in India: price, features

Lava Probuds T24 earbuds with 45 hours of playtime launched in India: price, features | Tech Tips

Highlights The newly announced Lava Probuds T24 retails for Rs 1,299 for Indian consumers. The earbuds are packed with quad-mic ENC to enhance the quality of voice calls. Lava International’s sub-brand Probuds has launched a pair of new earbuds in India. The all-new T24 earbuds offer 45 hours of playtime, an advanced Bluetooth chipset, 10mm…