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For decades, getting a mobile connection meant inserting a tiny piece of plastic, a Subscriber Identity Module or simply a SIM, that was provided by your telcom operator inside your phone. Over the years, SIM cards have gotten progressively smaller, with telecom providers trimming unnecessary plastic housing, which has ultimately led to the mass use of what is known as a Nano SIM. The basic idea, however, remained unchanged till the introduction of eSIM technology, which allows your mobile connection to be embedded directly on your device. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/c8dtQWO

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Poco M8 Power has surfaced in fresh hands-on photos and a video before its India launch on August 4. The leak offers a detailed look at the handset in three colour options and points to 45W wired charging with 22.5W reverse wired charging support. The smartphone is expected to launch as a rebadged Redmi Note 17 with a Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 chipset, a 7-inch AMOLED screen, a 50-megapixel main camera and an 8,000mAh battery. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/KdlqDjy

Google has once again teased its upcoming Pixel 11 series ahead of its launch at the Made by Google 2026 event. With roughly two weeks to go before the company's next hardware showcase, the Mountain View-based tech giant’s new promotional video provides a head-on look at the upcoming Pixel 11 Pro. The teaser continues Google's "Ask more of your phone" campaign and highlights several of its first-party apps, including Gemini, Gmail, Maps, Search, and Photos. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/H7oiyq1

Realme C100i is expected to launch in India with two RAM and storage configurations and two colour options, according to a new leak. The report identifies the Indian model number as RMX5399, which differs from the global RMX5377 variant, although the specifications remain unconfirmed. If Realme retains the existing hardware, the handset could feature a 120Hz LCD panel, a Unisoc T7250 chipset and a 7,000mAh battery. Earlier leaks had suggested a different chipset and additional hardware details. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/SCvoifw

Apple has launched Apple Upgrade in the US as its new device leasing programme, the tech giant announced on Tuesday. The programme has been launched in collaboration with Klarna, the digital payments and short-term consumer credit provider. Apple Upgrade offers 12 months and 24 months leasing options for select iPhone and Apple Watch models, while providing 24 months and 36 months leasing options for select Mac and iPad models. Apple says that customers can earn 3 percent “Daily Cash back” when they make their lease payments with Apple Card. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/BQWnOeb

WhatsApp announced several new audio and video calling features on Tuesday. The Meta-owned instant messaging app says users can engage in one-on-one and group calls directly through WhatsApp Web, without having to download the desktop app. They can also now transfer an ongoing group call between devices, alongside a new Waiting Room feature for controlling who can join through call links. Meanwhile, QuickHD is claimed to improve video quality during the opening seconds of a call. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/735siWN