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Vivo X200T Review: Flagship Power Without the Pro Price Tag

Vivo X200T Review: Flagship Power Without the Pro Price Tag   Flagship smartphones usually demand a premium if you want to experience the best cameras, performance, and fast-charging tech. I've previously experienced mid-flagships such as the OnePlus 15R and the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE that try to find the sweet spot between the ultra-premium experience and affordability. However, this is usually accompanied by caveats, which often include a downgraded chipset or inferior cameras. This is what the newly launched Vivo X200T aims to change. The  Vivo X200T  price in India is set at Rs. 59,999 for the base variant with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. At this price point, it is positioned squarely against other premium mid-flagships that often either prioritise raw performance or photography prowess, but not both. So, does the Vivo X200T manage to deliver on its promise? Here's our review. Vivo X200T Design: Premium, Not Overdone Dimensions - 160 x 74.2 x 7.9mm Wei...

How to safeguard your phone from hackers: 5 important steps

  How to safeguard your phone from hackers:   5 important steps Use strong passwords and enable screen lock Always set a strong password or PIN. Avoid simple combinations like 1234 or your birthdate. Use biometric locks like fingerprint or face unlock for added safety. It’s a small step but adds a big layer of protection. Don’t click on suspicious links If you get a message or email with a link that looks odd, don’t click on it. Hackers often trick people into opening links that secretly install malware on your phone. If in doubt, delete the message or verify with the sender. Update your apps and phone regularly App and system updates often include important security fixes. If you skip them, your phone stays exposed to known bugs. Turn on auto-updates or make it a habit to check manually every few days. Avoid using public Wi-Fi without a VPN Free Wi-Fi in cafes or airports might be tempting, but it’s often not secure. Hackers can steal your data if you're not carefu...

New Aadhaar App Full Version Launched in India, Introduces Easy Mobile Number Updation, and More

  New Aadhaar App Full Version Launched in   India, Introduces Easy Mobile Number   Updation, and More Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) announced the launch of the full-fledged version of the new Aadhaar app on Tuesday. Available on both the App Store for iPhone and the Google Play Store for Android, it is aimed at helping citizens securely store their Aadhaar information, keep it updated, and share it with others. The new Aadhaar app offers features like easy mobile number updation , secure offline verification , and management of multiple Aadhaar cards in a family. New Aadhaar App Launched: Features With the official launch, UIDAI has introduced the full-fledged version of the new Aadhaar app that was  first announced in November 2025.  While it has been available for download since last year, its functionality was limited. UIDAI says the new Aadhaar app has been introduced with the global of reaching to a large number of smartphone ...

Smartphone tips: Not one... but three cameras! Find out what amazing things your phone's lenses can do.

  Smartphone tips: Not one... but three   cameras! Find out what amazing things your phone's lenses can do. Smartphones used to come with just one camera. However, those days are gone when a single lens did everything. Now, handsets come with multi-camera setups . Smartphones are so thin that they can't accommodate the bulky physical zoom mechanisms found in DSLRs , so manufacturers use multiple fixed lenses to mimic that professional versatility. Think of it like having a bag of specialized tools instead of a single "jack of all trades." Let's understand why multiple cameras are included in a phone and what their functions are Optical Zoom and Focal Length The main reason for including multiple cameras in smartphones is to provide different "views" without sacrificing image quality. Wide-angle (Main): This is your everyday lens, balanced for most situations. Ultra-wide : Uses a shorter focal length to fit more landscape or larger groups of people into...

Tech Tips: Follow these 5 steps to erase your digital footprint from the internet and avoid hacking...

  Tech Tips: Follow these 5 steps to erase your digital footprint from the internet and avoid hacking... Nowadays, everyone uses the internet. Just as footprints are left on sand, a digital footprint is created on the internet. Therefore, this puts you at risk of data breaches and hacking . If you wish, you can completely erase your digital footprint from the internet. To do this, you'll need to adopt measures that will either clean up data before it's leaked or prevent others from leaking it. Let's explore five ways to erase your footprint on the internet. Delete Google Activity The first step is to clear your Google activity . To do this, go to myactivity.google.com and log in to your Google account. Here, you'll see all your activities, such as Google Maps searches, YouTube videos, or image searches. To delete this data, click Delete activity by. A box will open with options such as Last Hour, Last Day, All Time, or Custom Range. Selecting 'All Time' will d...

Redmi K100, Redmi K100 Pro Max Chipset Details Leaked; May Feature Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 SoC

  Redmi K100, Redmi K100 Pro Max Chipset   Details Leaked; May Feature Snapdragon 8   Elite Gen 6 SoC The Redmi K90 series was launched in China in October 2025, and the rumour mill suggests its successor may be in development. According to a report, the Redmi K100 series is the upcoming lineup from Xiaomi 's sub-brand, and it is expected to comprise two models — the Redmi K100 and the Redmi K100 Pro Max . Both handsets are reported to be powered by next-generation flagship Qualcomm chipsets, ubiquitously known as the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 . Redmi K100, Redmi K100 Pro Max Chipset Leak According to a XiaomiTime   report , the Redmi K100 is internally codenamed “ athens ” and has the model number Q11. Meanwhile, the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the codename of “ songyuan ” and model number of Q11X. Previously, the Xiaomi sub-brand utilised the letter U next to the model number to indicate the higher variant in the lineup. But since pivoting to the ‘Max' ser...

Samsung’s Bixby on OneUI 8.5 Said to Be Powered by DeepSeek, Perplexity AI Features

  Samsung’s Bixby on OneUI 8.5 Said to Be   Powered by DeepSeek, Perplexity AI   Features Samsung has reportedly integrated DeepSeek and Perplexity 's capabilities into its Bixby Live AI assistant to compete with Google Gemini Live . The new integration was spotted in a beta version of the upcoming One UI 8.5 update , which is based on Android 16 . The update to the AI assistant is said to also introduce various new features, including the ability to export AI-generated results to documents. Moreover, users will reportedly be able to attach multiple images and videos to their queries to get responses from Bixby Live. Bixby Live Lets Users Export AI-Generated Results on One U 8.5 X user Galaxy Techie has  spotted  in an unspecified beta version of the Android 16-based OneUI 8.5 update that Samsung has integrated Perplexity and DeepSeek's AI chatbot support into Bixby. In a series of screenshots shared online, the user shows that the AI-powered a...

Oppo Reno 15c 5G Launched in India With 7,000mAh Battery, Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC: Price, Features

  Oppo Reno 15c 5G Launched in India With   7,000mAh Battery, Snapdragon 6 Gen 1   SoC: Price, Features Oppo Reno 15c 5G was launched in India alongside the Oppo Reno 15 5G , Reno 15 Pro 5G and Reno 15 Pro Mini 5G this week. While the standard and Pro models will go on sale later this month, the Reno 15c variant will be available in February. Oppo has confirmed the pricing, availability, and some key features of the handset. Notably, the Indian variant of the Reno 15c 5G differs in several ways from the Chinese version that debuted in December 2025. Oppo Reno 15C 5G Price in India, Availability Oppo Reno 15c 5G  price in India  starts  at Rs. 34,999 for the 8GB + 256GB option, while the 12GB RAM with 256GB storage configuration costs Rs. 37,999. The company confirmed that the phone will be available in India in February in Afterglow Pink and Twilight Blue colourways via Flipkart , Amazon , and the Oppo India online store . Oppo Reno 15c 5G Spe...

Redmi Turbo 5, Redmi Turbo 5 Pro to Be Equipped With Upcoming MediaTek Dimensity Chips, Tipster Claims

Redmi Turbo 5, Redmi Turbo 5 Pro to Be Equipped With Upcoming MediaTek Dimensity Chips, Tipster Claims Xiaomi is expected to launch the purported Redmi Turbo 5 and Redmi Turbo 5 Pro in China soon, and several leaks have already hinted at an imminent debut. A new leak suggests that both models will run on MediaTek Dimensity chipsets . The Redmi Turbo 5 series is likely to come with upgrades over the previous Turbo 4 series. The Redmi Turbo 5 Pro is said to come with a 9,000mAh battery paired with 100W fast charging. The standard Redmi Turbo 5 is expected to feature a smaller 8,000mAh battery, but retain the same 100W charging support. Redmi Turbo 5 Series Specifications (Expected) Weibo user Panda is Bald (translated from Chinese) claims that the upcoming Redmi smartpghones will be equipped with MediaTek Dimensity chipsets. The standard Redmi Turbo 5 is tipped to run on the Dimensity 8500 SoC, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Pro is said to be equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 9500e SoC . ...