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Realme India has reportedly confirmed that future smartphones in the country will ship with ColorOS 17 instead of Realme UI. According to a recent report, eligible existing devices will also receive the new software through future operating system updates. The reported transition is intended to simplify software development and software updates. The Realme GT 8 Pro is expected to move to ColorOS 17 as part of its promised Android upgrade cycle, while the reported change currently applies only to India. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/hs5aGFQ

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 is likely to be launched during the Galaxy Unpacked event on July 22. The upcoming clamshell foldable phone is believed to look largely the same as the Galaxy Z Flip 7. It could retain the cameras and screen sizes of the previous generation flip-style foldable. Here is a quick overview of the launch date, expected pricing, specifications, and features of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/m6AIc2x

In recent years, physical SIM cards have gradually given way to eSIM technology. Jio, Vodafone Idea (Vi), and Airtel, the three largest telecom operators in India, offer eSIM functionality for supported devices. Unlike traditional SIM cards, it can be activated digitally. Jio supports eSIM activation on a wide range of compatible Android smartphones, iPhones, tablets, and smartwatches. It also offers an option to convert your physical SIM to eSIM for devices that support it. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ARahPvF

iOS 27 Public Beta is finally out for eligible iPhone users. It provides users with an early opportunity to try out all of the new features that Apple previewed at WWDC 2026 in May before they are widely released to the public. Among the notable additions is the new Siri AI experience, which is claimed to be smarter and more proactive than before. There are several other improvements, too, which promise to make everyday iPhone usage noticeably better. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/zio4dfp

Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) was a luxury feature reserved for premium headphones and earbuds costing well over Rs. 10,000 just a few years ago. Most such earphones have historically been extremely expensive. But with the advent of time, the technology has trickled down to even budget offerings. Nowadays, you can buy true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds with ANC for less than Rs. 3,000. But does ANC on affordable TWS earbuds actually work, or is it just a marketing gimmick designed to grab attention? from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/1athYfP

The FIFA World Cup 2026 final will be held on July 20 at 12:30 am IST. The finalists will compete for the world champion’s title at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, New York. You can watch the final on July 20 at 12:30 am IST via the Zee5 app on your smartphone or tablet. Alternatively, you can log in to the Zee5 web portal to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. You can buy Zee5’s FIFA World Cup 2026 + All Access subscription pack at Rs. 399 per month. You can also watch the match via the Zee Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2, and Unite8 Sports 2 HD TV channels. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/eWzVEok