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The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) launched WhatsApp-based services on Sunday. As part of the move, subscribers will now be able to check their Provident Fund (PF) balance, access passbook details, and view their latest five transactions through the messaging platform. It is also said to provide personalised guidance to members completing requirements under the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY). The facility was announced by the Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya during the organisation's 74th Foundation Day celebrations. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/b51R8IM

The Native M3 Pro is a water purifier built around a simple proposition: pay more upfront and worry less about maintenance. It combines a 10-stage RO+UV system, 100 percent RO processing, a stainless-steel tank, mineralisation, smart monitoring and a built-in battery. In testing, it delivered strong TDS reduction and clean, neutral-tasting water. However, water dispensing is slow, while the three-year filter-life claim remains unproven after a month of use. At Rs. 25,999, it is expensive, but could justify the premium if its maintenance-free promise holds. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/KCdgAjh

If you’re a college student, then a laptop is an essential gadget that can end up going everywhere with you. But with so many options to choose from, selecting the right fit for your needs can be a hassle. Despite the memory shortage that has caused prices of smartphones and laptops to skyrocket, you can still find decent thin and light laptops that deliver a good balance between portability, performance, and battery life without spending more than Rs. 1 lakh. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/IdkBHGJ

There are many options available in India for under Rs. 20,000, including models from Samsung, Motorola, OnePlus, Realme, and Redmi. Our list of the best value-for-money mobile phones under Rs. 20,000 in India includes the Samsung Galaxy F70 5G, Moto G37 5G, OnePlus N6 Lite 4G, Realme Narzo 100x 5G, and Redmi A7 Pro 5G. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/CdfO61r

Oppo has begun accepting pre-orders for the Reno 17 series in China ahead of its expected November launch. A teaser reveals a curved display and slim bezels on one of the upcoming smartphones, while the Oppo Pad Air 6 and Oppo Watch 5 have surfaced on the company's Chinese website. The Reno 17 Pro is tipped to feature a 200-megapixel primary camera, a MediaTek Dimensity 8550 chipset and a 7,000mAh battery. The series could reach India in early January 2027. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/aym05xY

Samsung has been offering sleep apnea detection since the feature was approved in Korea back in 2023. After it was approved by the US FDA in 2024, it was made available in several countries including India. The Korean electronics giant has now come up with an upgraded version of the same feature, which is powered by AI. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/qQLO4vW