Well, if you want to bring back the OnePlus Stock Dialer app, then this article might be of your interest.

A user on X has shared that now every OnePlus device that is running the August Security patch can receive OnePlus Stock Dialer support. But there’s a catch!

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Installation of the OnePlus app is not possible via third-party APKs, but there is a specific dialer code. Interested users need to enter *#*#677776#*#* in their Google dialer. Instead of placing a call, the device will show a prompt to restart the device to install “OnePlus Phone.”

Accept the prompt and restart the phone. You will find the OnePlus Phone app on the home screen, after which you can set it as the default dialer.

The app will bring back the OnePlus-style calling interface with features like AI Summary, AI Translate and full-screen contact images.

Do note that to install the OnePlus native phone app, your device needs to run on OxygenOS 16 and the August security patch.

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In a recent update, OpenAI’s status page shows that “ChatGPT Work seeing elevated errors and latency.” The company states that users across multiple subscription plans may be unable to start or continue tasks in ChatGPT Work and that it is continuing to work on a mitigation.

OpenAI has marked the incident as “Identified” and a partial outage. An earlier update specifically mentioned that Plus users were particularly impacted, with Work mode being unavailable for them.

Furthermore, the issue was first highlighted on Monday, August 31, 2026, at around 8:34 PM IST, when OpenAI said that users were experiencing elevated latency for the impacted services. This was followed by another update at around 8:51 PM IST, stating that users were experiencing elevated errors and that Plus users were particularly affected.

The latest update, posted at around 9:32 PM IST, reads:

Identified

“User across multiple subscription plans may be unable to start or continue tasks in ChatGPT Work. We are continuing to work on a mitigation.

Meanwhile, users have also reported issues online. One Reddit user said (post now removed) that ChatGPT Work would remain stuck on “Working” before eventually showing a network error, while regular ChatGPT continued to work normally. At around 9:55 PM, Downdetector also recorded around 1283 reports related to ChatGPT around the same period.

However, OpenAI’s official status page currently identifies ChatGPT Work as the affected service, so the incident should not be described as a platform-wide ChatGPT outage at this point.

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Well, seems like the Galaxy S series devices are facing issues frequently. Yesterday, tipster @Gadgetsdata shared screenshots of a chat where a Galaxy S25 Ultra user mentioned facing a dead motherboard issue in just 1.5 years.

Galaxy S25 Ultra motherboard dead in just 1.5 years‼️

Samsung is asking ₹45,000 to replace it…

But, Samsung is a very reliable brand 🤡🤡 pic.twitter.com/050RUoGE6k

— Debayan Roy (Gadgetsdata) (@Gadgetsdata) August 13, 2026

The user reported that the motherboard of his device got damaged somehow, and now he is facing random shutdowns. When he reached the service centre to get the issue resolved, the company was charging Rs 45K for a replacement.

According to the tipster, this motherboard issue is becoming more common day by day. A few other Galaxy S series users also reported facing the same issue in the comment section of the above X post.

A dead motherboard issue can cause the device to not turn on, charge or respond. This can happen due to overheating, major software update bugs, water damage, or drops. However, the user above claimed that his device was in top-notch condition and suddenly started facing this issue.

Do note that we weren’t able to independently verify the above claims.

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Adobe plugin in ChatGPT

This plugin brings Adobe’s pro-grade tools for creativity and productivity together, that works across ChatGPT Work and Codex. All you need to do is activate the Adobe plugin, describe what you want to create, and it automatically brings together the right Adobe tools to get you there.

The Adobe plugin in ChatGPT supports a wide range of workflows, from editing photos and creating campaign videos to designing marketing assets and generating polished PDFs. The plugin can adapt to the needs of your project, and when you want advanced editing, creative control or pixel-level precision, you can continue your work in Adobe’s apps right where you left off.

What can you create with an Adobe plugin in ChatGPT?

The Adobe plugin in ChatGPT brings together tools Adobe apps previously released for ChatGPT, along with additional tools and capabilities across Adobe Express, Photoshop, Firefly, Premiere, Acrobat, Lightroom, Illustrator, InDesign, Stock and more.

• Create high-quality creative for a campaign: Upload your photos and describe the look you want. The Adobe plugin applies a consistent style across the entire set, saves the finished assets to Creative Cloud and transforms your strongest image into a product or packaging mockup.
• Create eye-catching video for every social platform: Turn a long-form video into an eye-catching highlight reel, then adapt it for YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels and other social platforms.
• Create a design and share it anywhere: Browse thousands of design templates with interactive previews, select the best one for your project, customise the copy and colours, then animate it for social media or convert it into a polished PDF that’s ready to share or print.
• Transfer data into consumer-ready documents: Upload a spreadsheet or datasheet and describe the result you need. The Adobe plugin transforms your information into professionally formatted PDFs, including event badges, catalogues, infographics and other customer-ready documents.

This plugin brings the same tools and capabilities that power Adobe’s agents in Adobe apps.

Availability

The Adobe plugin in ChatGPT is available globally on the ChatGPT web and app.

How to get started?

• Open ChatGPT, go to Plugins, and add the Adobe plugin
• Start a new chat, then type “@Adobe” and select Adobe from the menu or use the “+” button to choose it from your installed plugins
• Continue as a guest or sign in with your Adobe account for an even richer experience

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Government amends the IT Rules 2021

According to the amendment, intermediaries are required to ensure clear labelling and traceable metadata for permissible AI-generated content, so that users can easily identify synthetically generated material and prevent deception or misuse.

It further strengthens user accountability and platform due diligence, including mandatory user awareness regarding the legal consequences of unlawful AI-generated content and stronger compliance obligations for social media intermediaries. The guidelines also explicitly cover child sexual exploitation material, non-consensual intimate imagery, impersonation and other harmful AI-generated content, requiring platforms to prevent such content and take prompt action when detected.

The government has reduced timelines for removal of unlawful information from 36 hours to 3 hours upon actual knowledge upon valid reasoned intimation from the Appropriate Government or court orders. The timeline for grievance redressal (including special categories such as nudity/impersonation, etc) is reduced from 72 hours to 36 hours, and from 24 hours to 2 hours for sensitive matters, respectively.

The intermediaries are also obligated to deploy reasonable and appropriate technical measures, including automated tools or other suitable mechanisms, to not allow any user to create, generate, modify, alter, publish, transmit, share or disseminate, as the case may be, any synthetically generated information that violates any law for the time being in force.

Apart from this, IT Rules also mandates the Significant Social Media Intermediaries (SSMIs) to take reasonable efforts to deploy appropriate technical measures, including automated tools or other suitable mechanisms, to proactively identify information that depicts any act or simulation in any form depecting rape, child sexual abuse or conduct, whether explicit or implicit, or any information which is exactly identical in content to information that has previously been removed.

It is specified that in case of failure of the intermediaries to observe the legal obligations as provided in the IT Rules, they lose their exemption from third party information provided under section 79 of the IT Act. They are liable for consequential action or prosecution as provided under any extant law.

The government has also adopted a risk-based approach to AI governance through the India AI Governance Guidelines released in November 2025 and is supporting indigenous deepfake detection technologies under the IndiaAI Mission.

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OnePlus N6x – Internal Storage Type Confirmed

As per a screenshot of a WhatsApp conversation shared by a user on X, the user specifically asked the OnePlus support team about the internal storage type equipped on the latest OnePlus N6x smartphone.

Responding to the query, the OnePlus support representative reportedly confirmed that the smartphone uses eMMC 5.1-based internal storage operating in the HS400 mode. Thus putting an end to the rumour regarding the storage type.

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OnePlus N6x 5G – Memory Support

A similar confusion was also recently seen surrounding the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G and its rebranded Galaxy F70 Pro 5G version. Samsung had listed the devices with LPDDR5X RAM, although Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset does not support LPDDR5X memory speeds.

The brand later clarified through the Galaxy F70 Pro 5G microsite that although LPDDR5X memory is integrated into the smartphone, it can only deliver up to LPDDR5-level performance because of the limitations of the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor.

It would have been better if the internal storage type of the OnePlus N6x had been clearly disclosed through its official specifications, preventing confusion among potential buyers. Nevertheless, following the response shared by the OnePlus support team, the device is now understood to feature eMMC 5.1-based storage operating in the HS400 mode.

Stay tuned for more updates!

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WhatsApp calling made easier with new features

Call directly from WhatsApp web

Earlier, users were required to download the app to make or receive audio and video calls on WhatsApp via their laptop. But now you can make and receive audio and video calls, both one-on-one and group, directly from WhatsApp web.

You can now make calls without leaving the browser you’re already on. You will have access to features available on your other devices, including screen sharing, reactions and a dedicated Calls tab with your full call history and favourites, all from your browser.

Previously, there was no dedicated Calls tab, nor was calling allowed via WhatsApp web, but it’s all there now.

You can either open a specific chat or a group chat, select the phone icon for calling or the camera icon for video calling on WhatsApp web, or you can also click on the dedicated Calls tab in the sidebar to view your chat history or pick a contact to call. Also, to make a call via WhatsApp web, you need to give your browser access to your device’s microphone and camera.

Transfer call between devices

You can now move an active group call from one device to another without hanging up. You can seamlessly transfer a call from your mobile or tablet to WhatsApp web or desktop, or vice versa.

To transfer an active call, open WhatsApp on your second device and accept or move the ongoing call prompt.

A Waiting Room for Group Call

A new Waiting Room feature is introduced. When you create a WhatsApp call link with “Request approval to join” enabled, participants will enter a waiting room until you’re ready to let them in.

This is similar to what we have seen in Zoom calls.

Instant HD video

To improve the video call experience, there is a QuickHD feature that lets you enjoy high-definition video immediately in the very first few seconds of the call.

Drown out the Noise

Meta has launched noise suspension to remove the background noise around users so their voice comes through clearly to the person they are calling, even in loud and busy environments.

The noise suspension feature is on by default for audio and video calls, but in case you want to turn it off:

• Start a voice/video call
• Tap the three-dot icon on the call screen interface
• Find the noise cancellation toggle in the menu and switch it off.

When I checked, I could see the Noise cancellation toggle on the WhatsApp app, but it was not visible on the web.

Do note that these features are being rolled out gradually and will be available to everyone soon. So if you do not see any of the above features on WhatsApp, wait for it to be rolled out on your device or in your region.

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Honor Compares Magic V6 Battery and Charging Speed With Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra

While Honor did not explicitly mention the name of Samsung’s foldable smartphone in its post, the mentioned 5,000mAh battery capacity and 45W wired charging specifications match those of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. Therefore, the comparison appears to be aimed at Samsung’s latest premium foldable device.

In the post, Honor highlights that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra comes equipped with a 5,000mAh, whereas the Honor Magic V5, which was launched in 2025, had already been offering a larger 5,820mAh battery. The latest Honor Magic V6 takes this further with an even bigger 6,660mAh next-generation silicon-carbon battery.

The Magic V6’s battery features 25% silicon content and offers an energy density of up to 921Wh/L, allowing the brand to fit a larger-capacity battery inside its slim foldable body. Honor claims that the Magic V6 can offer up to 24 hours of battery life even when its large inner display is used exclusively. On the other hand, Samsung claims that the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra can offer up to 27 hours of video playback. However, since these claims are based on different testing and usage conditions, they cannot be compared directly.

Not only this, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra supports 45W wired fast charging, whereas the Honor Magic V6 offers faster 80W wired charging support. As per Honor’s comparison, the Magic V6 can charge from 0 to 72% in just 30 minutes. In comparison, the image shared for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra shows it reaching 67% within the same time.

This is clearly Honor’s way of highlighting the battery and charging advantages of its latest foldable, but actual battery performance will depend on real-world usage.

Stay tuned for more updates!

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Various reports surfaced online suggesting that after North America and Europe, OnePlus will also shut its business in India rising concerns among OnePlus users in India. But these claims were denied by Ford, Vice President of OnePlus India Business.

Ford pointed out that OnePlus will continue investing in its products, services, and user experience in the Indian market. Well, now OnePlus India has also replied humorously to these rumours.

Chapter one: We didn’t shut.
Chapter two: See chapter one. pic.twitter.com/XauOHLJspb

— OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN) July 22, 2026

In the above post, the company specified that “We didn’t shut,” while it also announced that OnePlus is preparing a documentary to tell how they are not shutting down in India.

OnePlus has recently unveiled its all-new OnePlus N series in the Indian market with the launch of the OnePlus N6, and now, soon, the brand will launch another device under this series, the OnePlus N6x.

In related news, OnePlus has confirmed that eligible existing devices across global markets will be offered the option to voluntarily move from OxygenOS to ColorOS following the official release of ColorOS 17. Users who do not wish to move to ColorOS will be able to remain on OxygenOS, while rollback packages are also expected to be offered for devices that make the transition. Older smartphones that are not included within the ColorOS upgrade scope will continue receiving maintenance support for their existing OxygenOS versions.

You can check out the list of eligible OnePlus devices that are expected to get the ColorOS 17 update here.

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Users Report Red Tint in the Middle of the Display

A Reddit user has shared images of Galaxy S26 Ultra units that appear to show a rectangular reddish tint in the middle portion of the display. As per the user, the issue has become a topic of discussion within the South Korean Samsung Galaxy community and has reportedly been observed on both user-owned devices and showroom display units.

Speaking more, the user points out that the issue is currently being reported only on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, while the vanilla Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Plus models do not appear to show a similar reddish mark. A South Korean report also noted that the phenomenon was visible on Galaxy S26 Ultra display units, whereas the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Plus units placed alongside them did not show the same issue.

Another detail highlighted through the South Korean Galaxy community is that the reddish tint reportedly does not appear immediately after unboxing the device. Instead, users claim that it begins appearing after around two to three months of usage, although this has not yet been officially confirmed by Samsung.

Also to add, another Reddit user claimed that their Galaxy S26 Ultra unit also has a similar tint, however, it is almost invisible during normal usage. A few users have further pointed out that the reddish mark becomes more noticeable when the smartphone’s Privacy Display feature is enabled.

At this time, no definitive explanation concerning the cause of the issue is available. Some users and industry sources believe that it could be associated with the new Privacy Display technology used on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Since the feature works by changing how light is emitted and viewed from different angles, it is being speculated that the modified display structure could be affecting screen uniformity under certain conditions. However, OLED burn-in and individual panel-related issues are also being considered as possibilities.

Regarding Samsung’s response, the company has confirmed to the South Korean publication Newsway that it is internally examining the matter to identify its exact cause and the conditions under which the phenomenon appears. At this time, Samsung has not confirmed whether the reported tint is related to a hardware defect, the Privacy Display technology, or a limited number of affected units.

We expect Samsung to reveal more details after completing its investigation. However, no repair or replacement programme has been announced for the affected users as of now.

Stay tuned for more updates!

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