Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025: Samsung is set to host its bi-annual Galaxy Unpacked event today, starting at 7:30 PM IST (10:00 AM ET) in Brooklyn, New York. The South Korean tech giant is expected to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7, and a more affordable variant, possibly named the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. Alongside its mainline foldables, Samsung may also introduce the Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic.  Moreover, the South Korean giant has already released beta versions of its next-generation update, and the upcoming foldables are expected to run One UI 8 out of the box, offering new features and enhancements.  Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025: Where To Watch Live The live broadcast will kick off at 7:30 PM IST tonight (July 9) and will be available on Samsung’s official website, Samsung Newsroom, and the company’s YouTube channel.  Notably, an event titled ‘Galaxy Unpacked July 2025: Official Livestream’ has been created on Samsung’s official YouTube homepage.  Samsung One UI 8 Features (Expected) Samsung’s upcoming One UI 8 is expected to bring several new features and enhancements aimed at improving user experience. A key highlight is the introduction of Advanced Protection Mode, offering enhanced privacy and security controls. The Now Bar is also set to receive new additions for quicker access to essential tools and functions.  Audio editing is expected to get a boost with an improved audio eraser, allowing users to remove background noise more effectively. Split-screen mode is likely to be upgraded for smoother multitasking, while a dynamic effect feature may add more fluid animations and transitions throughout the interface.   Samsung’s Strong Smartphone Sales  While Samsung’s smartphone sales remain strong, the company faces business uncertainty due to trade policies, including a proposed 25% tariff on smartphones not manufactured in the U.S. by President Donald Trump.

New Delhi: The cumulative Earth intelligence’s direct revenue opportunity for technology product and service providers will reach nearly $20 billion from by 2030, a report said on Wednesday. Earth intelligence will significantly impact every industry as it rapidly moves from government to the private sector, with annual revenue to surpass $4.2 billion in 2030, up from nearly $3.8 billion in 2025, according to Gartner. “The future of Earth intelligence will be won by the vendors that move quickly to develop technologies that make sense of the oceans of raw data they collect,” said Bill Ray, Distinguished VP Analyst at Gartner. Gartner defines Earth intelligence as the application of AI to Earth observation data to deliver solutions specific to industries and business functions. It encompasses gathering and providing Earth observation data, fit-for-purpose transforming it, and then using it to produce actionable insights with domain-specific AI models, tools and applications. “The value of Earth intelligence data is only now being realised. For example, vendors are leveraging satellites to pinpoint fallen trees blocking railroad tracks in a storm, monitor the temperature of every metal refinery to assess global production, count vehicles to analyse traffic patterns and consumer trends, and track sea cargo to evaluate shipping activity,” Ray said. These unprecedented insights are delivering immense value, and new use cases are being discovered daily as the AI vendor race intensifies with the ever-expanding volume of available data. He added. Currently, the raw data that fuels Earth intelligence is primarily collected and analysed by governments. However, there is a shift taking place. In fact, Gartner predicts that by 2030, enterprises will be spending more on Earth intelligence than governments and military bodies combined, accounting for more than 50 per cent of total Earth intelligence, up from less than 15 per cent in 2024. “As private technology and service providers begin to dominate Earth intelligence, they have the opportunity to sell data, models and applications to companies that lack the resources to analyse data for themselves,” Ray said. Earth intelligence will lead to new markets and offerings for data, models, stand-alone tools and applications as well as capabilities to embed within existing applications. This represents a massive business opportunity for technology product and service providers.

BSNL 4G 5G Sim Card Upgrade Online: BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) has recently launched its 5G services in India under the brand name Q-5G (short for Quantum 5G). To attract more subscribers, the state-owned telecom operator is now offering a complimentary upgrade to 4G/5G SIM cards across the country. Users still using BSNL 2G or 3G SIM cards can visit an official BSNL Customer Service Centre (CSC) or an authorized retailer to upgrade their SIMs without any hassle. The service is currently available in select telecom circles across India for free. Adding further, users can order a BSNL 5G SIM card online and have it delivered directly to their doorstep. If you’re wondering how to get a BSNL SIM card or upgrade to 4G or 5G services, this article will guide you through the process. How To Upgrade To BSNL 4G/ 5G SIM Card Free Step 1: Visit the BSNL website or call their customer service hotline to find the nearest BSNL CSC or authorized retailer.  Step 2: Schedule your visit and carry valid identification, such as Aadhaar or any other government-issued ID.  Step 3: At the store, inform the representative that you wish to upgrade to a BSNL 4G/5G SIM card and follow their guidance.  Step 4: Provide the required details to complete the Know Your Customer (KYC) process.  Step 5: After verification, you’ll receive your new BSNL 4G/5G SIM card. Activate it using the instructions provided.  How To Get BSNL 5G SIM Card At Your Doorstep For Free?  Step 1: Visit the new BSNL 5G portal and go to the customer registration section. Step 2: Complete the e-KYC process by filling in all the required personal details. Step 3: Select your preferred connection type – prepaid or postpaid. Step 4: Provide any additional information, then verify your mobile number via OTP. Step 5: After successful verification, your BSNL 5G SIM card will be delivered to your doorstep. 

Realme 15 5G Series India Launch: Realme, a Chinese smartphone brand, is set to launch the Realme 15 5G Series in India. The series is expected to include the Realme 15 5G and Realme 15 Pro 5G. The company will launch the smartphone on July 24. The devices are teased to get a new redesigned camera module from last year’s Realme 14 series.   Realme also revealed that the upcoming Realme 15 5G series has achieved an AnTuTu benchmark score of more than 1.1 million. Earlier, Realme announced AI imaging tools like AI Edit Genie and AI Party for the Realme 15 Pro 5G smartphone in the country.   From action to romance, just like Vicky, the #realme15Pro5G switches it up in style. Powered by Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, it’s multitasking made effortless. Dropping 24th July, 7 PM. Know More:https://t.co/sXUtmw9SHqhttps://t.co/KCIw1yIo6s#realme15Series5G #AIPartyPhone pic.twitter.com/D6x4JjqzhG — realme (@realmeIndia) July 9, 2025 Realme 15 5G Series Specifications (Expected) The smartphones touted as the brand’s most advanced “AI Party Phone” yet, is confirmed to be powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, promising significant improvements in CPU, GPU, and NPU performance. The handsets is expected to feature GT Boost 3.0, Realme’s proprietary frame-by-frame optimization engine for enhanced performance, especially during intensive tasks.  The phone will debut with Gaming Coach 2.0, offering real-time strategic guidance for gamers. The series will come equipped with AI-driven features such as AI Edit Genie and AI Party, along with upgrades like brighter displays, slimmer form factor, faster chipsets, and better battery life.  As per leaks, the Realme 15 Pro 5G could launch in 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB, and 12GB + 512GB storage models. It is likely to sport a 1.5K flat display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 6,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging, and a triple rear camera setup comprising a 50MP primary sensor, an 8MP secondary lens, and another 50MP sensor.  Realme 15 5G Series Price In India And Availability (Expected)  The standard Realme 15 5G is expected to be priced at around Rs 21,999, while the Pro variant may retail for approximately Rs 27,000, inclusive of bank offers. The smartphones are likely to be available via the Realme India Store and Flipkart, and could arrive in multiple colour options such as Flowing Silver, Silk Purple, and Velvet Green. 

Digital Arrest Frauds: Cases of digital arrest scams have been on the rise in recent months. Many people across the country have lost their hard-earned money to fraudsters. In one such incident, a 40-year-old woman from Karnataka lost Rs 3.16 crore after falling victim to a well-planned digital arrest scam. As per police reports, fraudsters pretended to be law enforcement officers and tricked her into transferring the money to them under the pretext of a “digital arrest”. The woman got a call from a scammer claiming to be from the National Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP). The caller told her that a SIM card in her husband’s name was linked to illegal activities, and she needed to follow certain steps to clear her husband’s name. Over the next few days, more scammers called her. One even pretended to be a public prosecutor. They kept pressuring her to share her personal and financial information. They told her the money would be returned after a “verification process”. Believing them, the woman made several transfers between June 10 and June 27. The total amount she sent to the different bank accounts they gave her was Rs 3.16 crore. She finally discussed it with her children and realised that she had been scammed.  She then went to the authorities and filed a formal complaint. This is the case of a digital arrest scam. An investigation is being conducted, suspecting that a well-organized network of cybercriminals is behind it. What Is Digital Arrest Scam? The “Digital Arrest Scam” is a type of online fraud where criminals pretend to be police or government officials. Here’s how it generally works: — You get a call or message from scammers, often through WhatsApp, Skype, or other video call apps. — They pretend to be someone from official agencies like police, CBI, ED, RBI, etc. — They create fear by telling you that you or your family member has been involved in a serious crime.  — They might even show fake ID cards or arrest warrants. They say you’re under “digital arrest”. — They demand that you stay online and follow their instructions. — To “clear your name” or avoid arrest, they demand you transfer money to a specific account. — Sometimes, they use AI or manipulated videos to make it look like they are in a police station or official setting. — Their only goal is to scare you into giving them money or sensitive personal/financial information.

New Delhi: The Indian IT services sector is expected to experience a soft quarter growth (Q1FY26) despite the seasonal strength, according to a report released on Tuesday. IT companies’ earnings are expected to be mixed across the board with a very soft quarter for ER&D services companies on a quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) basis, Equirus Securities said in its report. The report is being prepared considering Infosys and Tech Mahindra among large-cap IT companies, and Zensar, Mphasis, and KPIT eClerx among mid-cap companies on a relative basis. The financial service firm sees some sort of modification in Infosys’s FY26 sales growth guidance and soft growth in the top six large-cap IT companies. “Infosys to guide for 1.0-3.25 per CC growth in US$ sales to largely factor incremental inorganic growth contribution of c. 0.4 per cent (earlier growth guidance of 0-3 per cent) with no change in its EBITM guidance of 20-22 per cent for FY26E,” the report said. “The top 6 large caps to register QoQ growth of (-) 2.6 per cent to (+) 1.4 per cent in US$ Sales in CC terms in 1Q1 FY26E. Equirus Securities expects high cross-currency tailwinds QoQ across top 6 large caps in the range of 120-230 bps QoQ,” it added. However, the firm expects a healthy sales performance from some of the midcap IT/BPO services companies. The financial research firm expects demand commentary to remain cautious. However, it believes that vendors are witnessing better demand tailwinds in BFSI. As per the report, TCS’s US$ revenue is expected to dip QoQ by 0.4 per cent in CC terms. Tepid growth is largely due to the expected ramp-down in the BSNL deal and some softness in sales growth in international markets. Equirus expects Wipro US$ sales to dip by 2.6 per cent QoQ in CC terms, while HCL Tech US$ revenue growth is expected to be 1.4 per cent QoQ. Tech Mahindra’s US$ sales to dip 0.8 per cent QoQ sales in CC terms considering seasonal softness in Comviva and continuing softness in demand from some of the hi-tech clients, according to the report.

OnePlus Nord 5 Series India Launch: OnePlus has expanded the Nord series with the launch of the OnePlus Nord 5 and Nord CE 5 smartphones alongside the OnePlus Buds 4 at its Summer Launch event. The OnePlus Nord 5 is offered Marble Sands, Phantom Grey, and Dry Ice colour options. Meanwhile, the OnePlus Nord CE 5 smartphone comes in Nexus Blue, Black Infinity and Marble Mist colour options in the market.  Adding further, the OnePlus Nord 5 smartphone comes powered by a Snapdragon processor, while the Nord CE 5 runs MediaTek chipset. It is the first Nord phone to come equipped with a Snapdragon 8 series chipset.   OnePlus Nord 5 Specifications The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage for smooth multitasking and fast data access. It features a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with a sharp 2800 x 1272 pixel resolution and an ultra-smooth 144Hz refresh rate, along with 3840Hz PWM dimming for reduced eye strain and Gorilla Glass 7i protection for durability. On the photography, the smartphone supports  50MP main camera with both optical and electronic image stabilization, accompanied by an 8MP ultra-wide lens. For selfies and video calls, it houses a 50MP Samsung ISOCELL JN5 sensor capable of shooting 4K videos.  The phone is powered by a massive 6,800mAh battery with support for 80W SuperVOOC fast charging, along with reverse charging and a bypass charging mode designed for gamers. Moreover, the smartphone comes with additional features which includes dual stereo speakers, a USB-C port, Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi 6, NFC, and an in-display fingerprint scanner.   OnePlus Nord CE 5 Specifications The device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 chipset, paired with 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage, ensuring responsive performance and ample space for apps and media. It sports a 6.77-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate for fluid visuals and an immersive viewing experience. On the photography, it features a 50MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 16MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calls. The handset is powered by a 7,100mAh battery, backed by 80W SuperVOOC fast charging for quick top-ups. On the connectivity front, the smartphone supports Bluetooth 5.4 and a USB-C port, though the device does not include NFC support. OnePlus Nord 5, Nord CE 5 And OnePlus Buds 4 Price In India The OnePlus Nord 5 starts at Rs 31,999, with a net effective price of Rs 29,999. The top-end variant featuring 12GB RAM and 512GB storage is available for Rs 35,999 after discounts. Customers can also benefit from a Rs 2,000 instant discount on select bank credit cards and enjoy up to six months of no-cost EMI. Meanwhile, the OnePlus Nord CE 5 is priced at Rs 24,999 for the 8GB + 256GB base model, with an effective price of Rs 22,999. The 12GB + 256GB version comes at an effective price of Rs 26,999. As for the OnePlus Buds 4, they retail at Rs 6,000 but can be purchased for Rs 5,499 after discounts. OnePlus Nord 5 Series And OnePlus Buds 4 Availability  The OnePlus Nord 5 and OnePlus Buds 4 will go on sale on 9 July at 12 p.m., while the OnePlus Nord CE 5 will be available starting 12 July at 12 a.m. All three products will be available across multiple platforms, including the OnePlus India website, OnePlus Store app, Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, and major offline retailers such as OnePlus Experience Stores, Reliance Digital, Croma, Vijay Sales, and Bajaj Electronics.