October 25 – Top Seven Updates in Tech News Today

Here are the top seven things you must know about Tech with The Hans India on October 25, 2021. Let's begin...

PhonePe users criticize the processing fee on prepaid mobile recharges

PhonePe has confirmed that recharges below Rs. 50 are not charged, top-ups between Rs. 50-100 is charged Rs. 1, and above 100 rupees Rs. 2. PhonePe maintains that this is a "very small-scale experiment" and that it does not affect all users.

Leaked: Redmi Watch 2 price ahead of October 28 launch; Find details

The smartwatch will launch on October 28 in the domestic market and is anticipated to come with a larger screen than the predecessor Redmi Watch. Redmi Watch 2 features a large 1.6-inch AMOLED screen. Redmi Watch 2 is set to launch in China alongside the Redmi Note 11 series.

Customized MacBook Pro Shipping Gets Delayed to Early December

Apple Store shipping estimates for new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro pre-orders have started to decline in late November and early December. As of Sunday morning, estimates for standard 14-inch MacBook Pro configurations showed delivery dates between November 16 and November 23.

Flipkart Big Diwali Sale to Return on October 28; SBI Users Get Extra Benefit

The Flipkart Big Diwali Sale microsite notes that smartphones and tablets will get up to 80 percent off during the sale event. The iPhone 12 series and iPhone SE 2020 are expected to get price cuts. It is the third sale event on the e-commerce platform after the Big Billion Days sale (October 3-10) and Big Diwali Sale Part 1 (October 17-23).

Vodafone's Rs 500 data plan outperforms Jio; Check out

Both Vodafone and Jio offer a data plan that is priced at around Rs 500, offering special OTT services alongside the usual data benefits. Here's a quick look at both plans to see how they stack up in terms of value for money.

WhatsApp to stop working on these phones; Check the list

WhatsApp has announced that it will stop supporting devices running an old operating system. These include both Apple iPhones and Android phones. Find the complete list of phones on which WhatsApp will stop working as of November 1, 2021. Your WhatsApp account is in danger and you need to act quickly as the deadline is approaching.

Cadbury's New AI Tool Allows to Create Free Ads Featuring Shah Rukh Khan's Face and Voice

Through a dedicated website, clients can create their personalized advertising, led by Shah Rukh Khan. Cadbury says it is using machine learning and artificial intelligence technology to recreate the actor's face and voice.