India’s Tablet Shipments Fall Nearly 20%

By BPN News Desk December 7, 2025

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India’s tablet market recorded a sharp decline in the third quarter of 2025, with shipments dropping by 19.7% year-on-year. Total units shipped fell to around 1.33 million. Market analysts attributed the fall mainly to weak demand in commercial and institutional segments. Slate Tablets Decline,

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Motorola Edge 70 Set For India Launch

By BPN News Desk December 7, 2025

The Motorola Edge 70 is set to arrive in India soon, with a launch confirmed through a dedicated microsite on Flipkart. While the company has not revealed an exact release date, the launch is expected in mid-December. The upcoming smartphone will be positioned in the mid-premium segment. Display And Performance The device is expected to […]

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OnePlus 15R Confirmed With 7,400mAh Battery

By BPN News Desk December 6, 2025

OnePlus has confirmed that its upcoming OnePlus 15R smartphone will feature a 7,400mAh battery, the largest battery ever used on a OnePlus device for the global market. The phone is scheduled to launch on December 17. Key Features Confirmed According to the company, the phone will support fast charging through 80W SUPERVOOC technology. The battery […]

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Cloudflare Outage Disrupts Global Web Services

By BPN News Desk December 5, 2025

A major Cloudflare outage on Friday caused widespread disruption across the internet, affecting websites, apps and online services around the world. Users experienced error pages, login failures and slow loading across multiple platforms that rely on Cloudflare’s infrastructure. What Users Experienced Websites affected by the outage displayed messages such as “500 Internal

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Apple Watch Introduces Hypertension Alerts In India

By BPN News Desk December 5, 2025

Apple has rolled out a new feature for users in India that can alert them when data patterns suggest a higher risk of hypertension. The feature is part of the latest watchOS update and is available on Apple Watch Series 9 and later, as well as Apple Watch Ultra 2 models. India is among the […]

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Google Update Lets Employers Archive Work-Phone Messages

By BPN News Desk December 3, 2025

Google’s latest update for Android work-managed devices will allow employers to archive SMS and RCS text messages sent or received on company-issued phones. The change applies only to devices controlled through enterprise mobility management tools, raising fresh concerns about digital privacy in the workplace. How the Feature Works Under the update, organisations can

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Government Mandates Sanchar Saathi Pre-Install, Minister Says Use Is Optional

By BPN News Desk December 2, 2025

The government has directed all smartphone manufacturers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on every new device sold in India. The order applies to phones manufactured or imported into the country and also covers devices currently in the supply chain through software updates. The move has triggered a debate on privacy and user consent. What […]

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Apple Opposes Order to Preload Government App on iPhones

By BPN News Desk December 2, 2025

Apple has pushed back against a government directive requiring all smartphone manufacturers to preload a state-run cyber-safety app on new devices sold in India. The company is expected to formally tell authorities that it cannot comply, citing privacy, security and ecosystem-integrity concerns. What the Government Order Requires The Department of Telecommunications has

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India to Enforce SIM-Binding and 6-Hour Web Logout for Messaging Apps

By BPN News Desk December 1, 2025

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued new rules requiring popular messaging apps in India — including WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal and others — to bind each user account to the SIM card used at registration. Under the new guidelines, the apps will not function unless that specific SIM remains active in the device. Web Versions […]

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SIM Binding Made Mandatory for Messaging Apps

By BPN News Desk November 30, 2025

The Department of Telecommunications has directed all major online messaging platforms to implement SIM binding for user accounts. Under this system, an app will only function when used with the same SIM card that was registered during account creation. Apps to Auto-Logout Web Sessions Every Six Hours The directive also states that web and desktop […]