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WhatsApp Beta Tests New Event Duration Feature for Community Chats on Android
One of the new features WhatsApp is now developing will allow users to indicate the event duration in group chats within community groups. This is featured in the beta version 2.24.17.11 for Android.
Events, the communities feature, was rolled out in May and began hitting group chats in June for beta users. They could also add a location and a link for a WhatsApp call. What’s New lets community group members set a specific start and end time for their events.
This addition is expected to be especially useful in communities where organizing multiple events is common. While there is no word yet about when WhatsApp intends to open this feature up to its millions of users around the globe, Android users who are eager for it can easily register into the beta program.
Motorola is getting ready to launch its new smartphone, the Moto G96 5G, in India on July 9, 2025, at 12 PM. Ahead of the official launch, the phone’s full specifications and features have been revealed through its Flipkart landing page.
Powerful Chipset and Storage Options
The Moto G96 5G will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset, which Motorola claims offers segment-leading performance. It will come in two storage options: 8GB RAM + 128GB and 8GB RAM + 256GB. With virtual RAM support, users can access up to 24GB of dynamic RAM. The phone will run on Android 15 out of the box and will receive three years of security updates.
Stunning Curved Display
The smartphone will feature a 6.67-inch 3D curved pOLED display with several advanced features such as Display Color Boost, 10-bit color, 100% DCI-P3 color accuracy, 1600 nits brightness, SGS eye protection, and Gorilla Glass 5. It will also support a smooth 144Hz refresh rate for a better viewing experience.
AI Camera with Sony Sensor
For photography, the Moto G96 5G will include a 50MP Sony LYTIA 700C main camera with optical image stabilization (OIS) and AI Photo Enhancement powered by Moto AI. On the front, there will be a 32MP selfie camera, promising sharp and clear selfies.
Long Battery Life
The phone will be backed by a 5500mAh battery, and Motorola claims it will offer up to 42 hours of regular use. It also supports 32 hours of video playback, 35 hours of talk time, and 119 hours of music playback.
Audio, Security, and Design
Additional features include dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio, along with Motorola’s software suite like Smart Connect, Cross Device Search, Swipe to Stream, and Family Space 3.0. It also offers ThinkShield Protection 3.0 and Moto Secure 3.0 for added privacy and safety.
The IP68-rated body protects the phone from dust and water, and Water Touch Technology allows touch controls even with wet hands. The phone will have a Vegan Leather finish and will be available in Blue, Purple, and Green color options.
Availability
The Moto G96 5G will launch on Flipkart as an exclusive product, and full pricing and sale details will be announced at the event on July 9.
Honor is all set to launch its latest foldable smartphone — the Magic V5 — today, July 2, 2025, at 7 PM (local time) in China. Just before the official debut, the company has once again teased some of the phone’s key features, highlighting its slim design, powerful performance, and AI capabilities.
Slim and Powerful Foldable Phone
According to teasers shared on Weibo, the Honor Magic V5 will feature a super slim body, with a folded thickness of just 8.8mm, which the company claims makes it the world’s thinnest foldable phone. It will also be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Leading Version chipset, promising fast and smooth performance.
Honor is marketing the Magic V5 as its “most powerful AI phone” to date. One of the confirmed AI features is AI internal screen foreign object detection, with more smart tools expected to be included.
Camera, Battery, and Build
The Magic V5 will include a 64MP ultra-sensitive periscope telephoto camera with optical image stabilization (OIS), making it the foldable with the highest pixel telephoto lens. Despite its thin and light design, the phone will house a large 6,100mAh battery, offering long-lasting usage.
Honor has also added its Luban shock-absorbing hinge, designed for improved durability against drops both on the inside and outside of the phone.
Smart Features and Color Options
The device will come with PC-level productivity tools and support the brand’s YOYO smart assistant. Customers in China will have four color choices: Velvet Black, Warm White, Silk Road Dunhuang, and Dawn Gold.
Launch Event and Other Products
The Magic V5 will be launched alongside several other Honor devices, including the MagicPad 3 tablet, MagicBook Art 14 2025 laptop, Watch 5 Ultra smartwatch, and Open Earbuds. The event will be live-streamed on various e-commerce and media platforms in China.
Vivo is preparing to launch its much-awaited X200 FE smartphone in India, and now a leaked teaser poster may have revealed the official launch date. According to a leak shared by X (formerly Twitter) user @passionategeekz, the Vivo X200 FE is expected to launch in India on July 14, 2025, at 12 PM IST.
Stylish Design and Color Options Revealed
The leaked poster also gives a glimpse of the phone’s design. The Vivo X200 FE will be available in three colors: Amber Yellow, Frost Blue, and Luxe Grey. The phone features a flat-edged frame, a matte finish, and a pill-shaped rear camera module placed vertically, giving it a clean and premium look.
Key Specifications Confirmed
Many of the key specifications have already been shared on the official Vivo India website. The X200 FE will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ chipset and offer up to 12GB of RAM. It features a 6.31-inch 1.5K LTPO AMOLED display.
The rear camera setup includes a 50MP Sony IMX921 main sensor with OIS, a 50MP telephoto lens, and an 8MP ultra-wide lens. On the front, it has a 50MP selfie camera.
The device will come with a large 6,500mAh battery and support 90W wired fast charging. It has a slim body with 8mm thickness. A major highlight is the ZEISS co-engineered camera system, which is missing in its Chinese version, the Vivo S30 Pro Mini.
Expected Price in India
According to the same tipster, the Vivo X200 FE could be priced between Rs50,000 and Rs55,000 in India. With launch offers, the price may drop to around Rs49,000.
Final Thoughts
While Vivo has not officially confirmed the launch date, the leak suggests that the X200 FE could arrive in India in just a couple of weeks. With powerful features, strong camera performance, and a modern design, it looks set to make a solid entry into the flagship compact phone segment.