Instagram New Feature: Instagram, the Meta-owned platform, is testing a new feature that enables reels to play automatically one after another—no swiping needed. This feature is known as the Auto-Scroll feature. It ensures that once a reel ends, the next one starts playing instantly. If you wish to rewatch a reel, you can scroll back up, but it will continue auto-playing the next reel afterward. By default, this feature is turned off. To enable it, tap the three-dot menu below the share icon and toggle on Auto-Scroll. Moreover, Instagram has already introduced a new feature called Blend, designed to offer a more personalized and shared Reels experience. According to the company, Blend creates a unique feed of Instagram Reels, curated based on content recommendations tailored to both users involved. Instagram’s turning into TikTok one scroll at a time  Auto-scroll is here for some users, posts now swipe themselves. Got it yet or still waiting? pic.twitter.com/f2xzao5qJ6 — Shohag Hossain  (@Iammdshohag) July 18, 2025 The feature is located within the chat section of the app. To start a Blend, one person must send an invite, which the other must accept—meaning it requires mutual consent from both accounts before the shared feed is created. How To Activate Blend Feature On Android and iOS Step 1: Open Instagram and navigate to a chat — this can be either a one-on-one conversation or a group chat. Step 2: In the chat window, tap the Blend icon located in the top right corner. Step 3: A preview screen will appear, showing what the Blend feature includes. Tap Invite to send the invitation. Step 4: The other person (or group members) must accept the invite. Once accepted, the Blend will be created and a shared Reels feed will be generated based on both users’ interests.

Samsung Galaxy F36 5G India Launch: Samsung, a South Korean company, has launched the Samsung Galaxy F36 5G smartphone in India. The newly launched device comes with several AI features, including Google’s Circle to Search, Gemini Live, Object Eraser, Image Clipper, AI Edit Suggestions, and more. The Samsung Galaxy F36 5G will be available in two variants: 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB. The handset is powered by the Exynos 1380 chipset. The company’s latest F-series phone runs Android 15-based One UI 7 out of the box. It is offered in three colour options — Coral Red, Luxe Violet, and Onyx Black — all featuring a premium leather-textured back panel for a comfortable and stylish grip. Samsung Galaxy F36 5G Specifications The dual-SIM handset features a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with full-HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection. To maintain optimal performance, it is equipped with a vapour chamber for efficient thermal management. On the photography front, the phone houses a triple rear camera setup, comprising a 50-megapixel primary sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS) and 4K video recording capabilities, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. For selfies and video calls, there is a 13-megapixel front-facing camera. The handset is powered by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging. In terms of connectivity, it includes dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.3, and GPS + GLONASS support. The handset measures 164.4×77.9×7.7mm and weighs 197 grams. Samsung Galaxy F36 5G Price In India And Availability The smartphone is priced at Rs 17,499 for the base variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. Samsung is also offering an 8GB RAM + 256GB storage model, priced at Rs 18,999. The new F-series device will go on sale in India starting July 29 at 12 PM IST via Flipkart and Samsung’s official online store.

Airtel Perplexity Pro Subscription: Airtel, one of India’s most popular network operators, is offering a free one-year subscription to Perplexity Pro for all its 360 million customers. Unlike traditional AI chatbots such as ChatGPT and Gemini, Perplexity functions as an AI-powered search engine that provides real-time answers by sourcing information directly from the internet. Notably, the Perplexity Pro is priced globally at Rs 17,000 for a year. This complimentary Perplexity Pro subscription is available to all Airtel customers across Mobile, Wi-Fi, and DTH services. Users can claim the offer through the Airtel Thanks app. According to the company, Perplexity delivers accurate and concise responses by leveraging advanced language models like GPT-4.1 and Claude 4.0 Sonnet. How To Claim Perplexity Pro Subscription? Step 1: Open the Airtel Thanks app on your smartphone. Step 2: Go to the ‘Rewards’ section and tap on the banner that says “Get 12 months of Perplexity Pro worth Rs 17,000 FREE”. Step 3: Tap on the ‘Claim Now’ button on the next screen to proceed. Step 4: Sign up or sign in on Perplexity’s website, and your free Pro subscription will be activated. Moreover, the Indian telecom companies usually offer free access to streaming apps like Netflix and Amazon Prime. But for the first time, a network provider is giving a free one-year premium subscription to an AI chatbot. 

Google’s New Service For Pixel Users: Google India officially introduced same-day smartphone repairs for Pixel users in India ahead of the Pixel 10 launch. The repair services will be accessible in top metro cities including Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad, along with other key tier-1 and tier-2 cities. This new support service aims to fix 80 per cent of Pixel devices on the same day, which is a major step up in customer service. Customers who submit their Pixel smartphones at designated walk-in centres before 2 PM can generally expect same-day repairs. Google has now taken over its logistics, shipping, and after-sales services, reducing its dependence on third-party sellers. While the company has traditionally relied on external partners for service in India, it also operates Google-exclusive service centres in select cities. Meanwhile, Google has also enhanced its online support tools to make the repair process more transparent and user-friendly. Pixel users can now track repair status, access step-by-step troubleshooting guides, book service requests online, and locate authorised service centres with ease. These upgrades are designed to streamline the user experience and minimise delays in resolving device issues. It is important to note that the expansion of after-sales service is part of Google’s wider strategy to strengthen its Pixel ecosystem in the Indian market. Earlier this year, Google made several strategic moves to strengthen its presence in India. It launched its official online store, offering a direct purchase channel for consumers, and introduced 24/7 customer support to enhance user experience. To assist users further, Google rolled out the Pixel Simulator and YouTube guides, along with attractive EMI and cashback offers. The company also began assembling Pixel devices locally, marking a significant step toward boosting domestic manufacturing. Adding further, the reports suggest that Google has started scouting locations for its first-ever physical retail stores in the country, indicating a deeper push into the Indian market. Google’s Same-Day Repair Service For Pixel Users: Full List Of Cities Google’s same-day Pixel repair support is now available across 21 cities in India, significantly expanding its after-sales service network. The service covers major metropolitan and tier-2 cities, including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Delhi, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Ludhiana, Mumbai, Pune, Raipur, Surat, and Thiruvananthapuram. This expansion aims to provide faster and more convenient support for Pixel users across the country. 

ED Notice To Google And Meta: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued notices to tech giants Google and Meta as part of its ongoing investigation into online betting app cases. Both companies have been summoned for questioning later this month on July 21. This development marks a major escalation in the probe, which has already brought several celebrities and influencers under scrutiny for endorsing suspected illegal gambling platforms.  

NHAI’s New AI-powered Digital Platform: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has released its second sustainability report, highlighting how the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has significantly improved its operations. NHAI has launched an AI-powered digital platform called Data Lake 3.0, which compiles all project-related information in one place and helps in faster decision-making. This technology has made project management smarter and more transparent.  AI Leads to Rs 25,680 Crore In Savings This digital transformation directly helped NHAI resolve 155 long-pending disputes. Settling these cases led to savings of approximately Rs 25,680 crore in public funds — a major achievement. The report also mentions that NHAI has not just embraced technology, but has also taken major steps for the safety and health of its employees. An Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Framework has been implemented at workplaces. Moreover, due to efforts to promote diversity and equality, not a single complaint of discrimination was reported in the past year. FASTag Impact Visible Nationwide According to the report, FASTag coverage in the country has now reached 98.5%. This has had a direct impact at toll plazas — long queues have reduced, vehicles pass through without stopping, resulting in fuel savings and reduced pollution. NHAI also stated that it now prioritizes sustainable policies like greenery, solar energy, and waste management in its construction activities. The aim is to ensure rapid development while minimizing environmental impact.

Dimensity 8350 Vs Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 Specs: As the smartphone market continues to evolve in this increasingly technological world, mid-range chipsets are becoming more powerful and closing the gap with premium flagship processors. Among the most notable contenders in this segment are MediaTek’s Dimensity 8350 and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. Both chips are manufactured using TSMC’s advanced 4nm process and are designed to deliver flagship-like performance at more accessible price points. While the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 launched in late 2023, MediaTek followed up with the Dimensity 8350 in 2024, introducing several key improvements. In this article, we will explore their CPU, GPU, AI performance, memory support, camera capabilities, and connectivity to determine which one truly leads the pack. Dimensity 8350 Vs  Snapdragon 7 Gen 3: Features The MediaTek Dimensity 8350 and Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 are both built on TSMC’s 4nm process node, but the Dimensity 8350, launched in November 2024, is a newer chip compared to the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, which debuted in November 2023. In terms of CPU configuration, the Dimensity 8350 features a higher-clocked setup with one Cortex-A715 core at 3.35 GHz, three Cortex-A715 cores at 3.2 GHz, and four Cortex-A510 cores at 2.2 GHz. This offers a notable performance edge over the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, which comes with one Cortex-A715 at 2.63 GHz, three at 2.4 GHz, and four Cortex-A510 cores at 1.8 GHz.On the GPU front, the Dimensity 8350 uses a Mali-G615 MP6 GPU and includes MediaTek’s HyperEngine Adaptive Gaming Technology, whereas the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 comes with the Adreno 720 GPU, supported by Snapdragon Elite Gaming features. For AI tasks, MediaTek integrates its NPU 780, while Snapdragon uses the Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, both aiming to boost performance in AI and ML workloads. In memory support, the Dimensity 8350 again leads with LPDDR5x RAM at 4.2 GHz, compared to Snapdragon’s LPDDR5 at 3.2 GHz, though both support UFS 4.0 storage. For camera capabilities, the Dimensity 8350 supports up to 320MP camera resolution with its 14-bit MediaTek Imagiq 980 HDR ISP, outpacing the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3’s 12-bit Spectra ISP which supports up to 200MP. Both support up to 4K video recording. Connectivity also favors the Dimensity 8350 slightly, offering a peak download speed of 5.17 Gbps via its MediaTek 5G modem, compared to 5 Gbps from the Snapdragon X63 5G modem. Both chips include Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4. Overall, the Dimensity 8350 offers improved performance across CPU, memory speed, camera resolution, and connectivity, making it a more powerful and efficient choice for premium mid-range devices in 2025. Dimensity 8350 Vs Snapdragon 7 Gen 3: AnTuTu Score The MediaTek Dimensity 8350 outperforms the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 across all major AnTuTu benchmark categories. The Dimensity 8350 achieved a total AnTuTu score of 1,352,732, significantly higher than the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3’s 819,655. In CPU performance, the Dimensity scored 289,855, while the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 trailed slightly at 269,334. The difference is even more striking in GPU performance, with the Dimensity registering 513,784 compared to the Snapdragon’s 256,584. In the memory category, the Dimensity reached 278,071, more than doubling the Snapdragon’s 129,961. Finally, for UX (user experience), the Dimensity 8350 scored 271,022, outperforming the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3’s 163,776 by a wide margin. This data highlights the Dimensity 8350’s overall edge in performance, making it a strong contender in the mid-range chipset segment. 

Google AI Pro Plan For Students: Google is offering free access to its premium Google AI Pro plan to Indian college students aged 18 and above for 1 year. The company’s new move gives students access to Google’s advanced AI tools, including Gemini 2.5 Pro, Deep Research, and enhanced NotebookLM features. The Google AI Pro plan is priced at Rs 19,500 per year, making it one of the most expensive AI plans among competitors. The offer is valid until September 15, 2025. Google AI Pro Plan: Benefits The Gemini app now offers users access to the powerful Gemini 2.5 Pro model and Deep Research capabilities. Subscribers can also explore limited access to Google’s advanced video generation model,Veo 3 Fast. Adding further, users can leverage Google’s AI filmmaking tools and creative video solutions like Flow with Veo 3 and Whisk with the Veo 2 mode. The upgraded plan enhances the functionality of NotebookLM, a smart research and writing assistant, with increased usage limits. Gemini is also seamlessly integrated into key Google apps including Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Chrome, and more, providing AI-powered assistance across the ecosystem. As part of the Google AI Pro plan, users will receive 2TB of cloud storage shared across Google Photos, Drive, and Gmail. Google AI Pro Plan: How Students Can Claim For Free Step 1: Ensure you are 18 years or older, a resident of India, and currently enrolled in a college or university. Step 2: You must have a valid college email ID, a personal Google Account, and an active Google Payments account. Step 3: Make sure you do not have an active Google One subscription, as existing subscribers are not eligible for this offer. Step 4: Go to the official Google AI Pro Plan student offer page and follow the on-screen instructions to begin registration. Step 5: Submit all required details before the offer ends on September 15, 2025.