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Today, OpenAI has announced that ChatGPT users on the free version (as well as the cheapest Go paid tier) will get unlimited text chats with no automatic switching to a lesser model. Speaking of models, GPT-5.6 Luna, the smallest of the three GPT-5.6 models released in July, will become the default for the free and Go users, taking over from the ancient (in AI terms) GPT-5.5 Instant. The switch to GPT-5.6 Luna will take place at some point this week, while the unlimited text chats will be available next week, which is also when free and Go users will get access to a new Think button. This...

With Android 17 Beta officially out for Pixel devices, smartphone manufacturers are launching their own closed beta testing programs. Oppo announced the ColorOS 17 CBT for certain Oppo, OnePlus and Realme devices. This comes after Realme officially confirmed that moving forward, all Realme phones will be running ColorOS. The same goes for OnePlus phones, where they still sell. So if you are a OnePlus or Realme user who wants to take an early taste of ColorOS 17, or you just want to try out the latest OS on your Oppo flagship, then you need to be quick. The application window for the...

Google launched the Gemini-powered Ask Maps function in Google Maps back in March, and today it's receiving a massive set of improvements. Chief among these is the ability to order food directly from the app. You can just tell Ask Maps what you want to eat, and it will find open restaurants along your route that serve what you're craving. Once you select a restaurant, Ask Maps can add the dish you want directly to your cart so you can then review and complete your order. This is rolling out "with partners like Square and Toast, with Uber Eats coming soon", according to...

POCO is a fan-driven smartphone brand and every year it celebrates the community around its phones with the annual POCO Carnival. This fan festival is an opportunity for people to get together, to engage with the brand, to discuss innovations and to see what’s next. The theme this year is “From 8 to ∞” and focuses on POCO F8 Series, X8 Pro Series and M8 Series models. The Carnival will showcase the cutting-edge designs of these phones and how their features answer the real-world needs of young tech enthusiasts. If you find yourself drawn to one of the POCO phones, you can get it at...

Samsung released the first One UI 9 beta update for the Galaxy S26 series in May, with the last beta build for the S26 trio rolled out more than three weeks ago. Beta users have been eagerly waiting for the fifth One UI 9 beta, and Samsung has revealed when it will be released. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra A Beta Operations Manager on the Samsung Community Forum said that the One UI 9 Beta 5 update for the Galaxy S26 series is scheduled to release next week without mentioning the date, so expect it to arrive any time between August 10 and 15. Beta Operations Manager's post on...

vivo today introduced the vivo S2 in India, marking the comeback of the S series to the Asian country after a hiatus of seven years, as vivo didn't launch any S series smartphone in India after the vivo S1, which was launched in India in August 2019. vivo says the S2 "has been thoughtfully crafted for young consumers who value style, creativity, intelligent experiences, and meaningful innovation," and "with its premium design and advanced imaging capabilities, the vivo S2 delivers a well-rounded experience that complements today’s dynamic lifestyles." So, what exactly does that...

Samsung is working on a new smartwatch that will not be running Wear OS, according to a new report. This will allegedly slot in between the Galaxy Fit and the Galaxy Watch FE in price, and it's codenamed Galaxy Aero. It runs RTOS and references to it have been found inside the Galaxy Wearable app's code, which describes it as a watch with a screen. It's likely that this will have the standard set of sensors you’d expect from a smartwatch, and given the fact that it's not running Wear OS, it should have week-long (or even weeks-long) battery life. Samsung Galaxy Watch9 What isn't...