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AnTuTu September 2026 – Android Flagship Performance Rankings

Starting with the flagship smartphone rankings, the Xiaomi 18 Fold powered by Xiaomi’s in-house flagship XRING O3 chip has secured the first position with 4,620,886 points. The iQOO 16 and Honor Magic 9 Pro Max, both equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip, follow in second and third positions with 4,449,925 and 4,435,489 points, respectively.

Furthermore, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max takes fourth place, while the Dimensity 9600 Pro-powered OPPO Find X10 Pro Max occupies the fifth position. The complete rankings are given below.

AnTuTu September 2026 – Android Tablet Performance Rankings

Moving on to the tablet rankings, the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max, which also comes equipped with Xiaomi’s in-house flagship XRING O3 chip, has taken first place with 5,233,432 points. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6-powered iQOO Pad Ultra follows with 4,621,376 points, while the REDMAGIC Gaming Tablet 5 Pro comes third with 4,379,977 points.

Also, the Lenovo Legion Y700 Ultimate and Vivo Pad 6 Pro take fourth and fifth positions, respectively. All eight tablets ranked from third to tenth place are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip.

Speaking more, the above figures represent average AnTuTu V12 benchmark scores recorded between the 1st and 30th of September 2026.

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While booking an ambulance through the Blinkit app is fairly simple, if you are new to the app or haven’t used this feature before, here is how you can request one.

Read more about it below.

How to Book an Ambulance Through Blinkit

First of all, you will need to have the Blinkit app installed on your smartphone.

If you haven’t downloaded it already, Android users can get the app through the Google Play Store, whereas iPhone users can download it from the Apple App Store.

After installing the app, enter your mobile number and sign up or log in to your Blinkit account. Once you have completed the on-screen instructions, you will be taken to the main Blinkit dashboard.

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Blinkit Ambulance

Now, look at the navigation bar present at the bottom of the app. Towards the extreme right, you should see an “Ambulance” option if the service is available in your area.

Tap on it and then select “Request Ambulance.”

Following this, you will need to confirm your exact pickup location. Once the request has been placed, an ambulance will be dispatched to the selected pickup point, while the app will also show you its estimated arrival time.

The hospital destination can also be selected, with Blinkit currently allowing users to choose a hospital located within 30km of the pickup location.

Blinkit Ambulance Service – Key Details

At the moment, the ambulance service is available in select areas of Gurugram and Delhi-NCR and is currently being offered free of charge.

Speaking of the onboard equipment, Blinkit ambulances come equipped with a stretcher, scoop stretcher, and wheelchair, along with other equipment required for patient transportation and emergency care.

The service can also be used in cases such as accidents, injuries, major emergencies, and scheduled patient transfers.

What Isn’t Supported?

Blinkit currently states that its ambulances do not support patients requiring portable ventilator support or infant care for children below 12 months and hospital to hospital transfers.

There is no doctor physically present inside the ambulance, instead, the paramedic can connect with Blinkit’s dedicated emergency doctors for tele-consultation when required.

Since the service is still available only in select regions, the Ambulance option will only appear in the Blinkit app when it is serviceable at your current location.

Blinkit Ambulance service areas

Gurugram

• Golf Course Road
• South City II
• Golf Course Extension Road
• Cyber Hub
• HUDA City Centre
• Badshahpur (SPR Road)
• Old Gurgaon – Sector 9
• Palam Vihar
• Manesar – Sector 84
• Sector 12

Delhi

• Dwarka
• Malviya Nagar
• Lajpat Nagar
• Patel Nagar
• GK-1
• Rajouri Garden
• Janakpuri
• Vasant Kunj
• Safdarjung
• Preet Vihar
• Pitampura
• North Campus
• Rohini
• Mayur Vihar
• Shahdara
• Yamuna Vihar
• Chhatarpur
• Uttam Nagar East

Noida

• Sector 116

Ghaziabad

• Ghaziabad

Note: For critical or life-threatening emergencies, users should also contact the appropriate emergency services or hospital directly rather than relying solely on an app-based ambulance request.

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Flagship Smartphone Rankings – August 2026

In the flagship smartphone category, the RedMagic 11S Pro+ has moved up from the second position to take the lead with a score of 4,118,689 points. It surpassed the iQOO 15 Ultra by just 111 points, with the latter moving down to the second position after scoring 4,118,578 points.

The RedMagic 11 Pro+ made its first appearance in the rankings at the third position, whereas the iQOO 15 moved down by one place to the fourth position. Another new addition in the list is the Redmi K100 Pro Max, which debuted in eighth place with a score of 3,887,994 points.

The Honor Magic8 Pro, which occupied the eighth position in July, and the OnePlus 15, which was previously ranked tenth, have dropped out of the latest top 10 list.

Sub-Flagship Smartphone Rankings – August 2026

Coming to the sub-flagship smartphone category, the Honor 600 Pro has retained its first position with a score of 2,187,704 points. The OPPO Reno16 also continues to hold the second position with 2,145,230 points.

The OPPO K15 Pro moved up by one position to rank third, while the Honor WIN Turbo dropped to fourth place. The OPPO Reno15 Pro and OPPO Reno15 are the two new entries, debuting in fifth and seventh positions, respectively.

The Realme Neo7 SE and iQOO Z10 Turbo, which ranked eighth and tenth in July, respectively, are no longer present in the August top 10 list.

Android Tablet Rankings – August 2026

About the Android tablet rankings, the new Lenovo Legion Y700 Infinite/Wuji has debuted at the top with a score of 4,198,627 points. Its entry pushed the vivo Pad6 Pro and iQOO Pad6 Pro down by one position each to second and third places.

The OnePlus Pad 3 Pro moved up from fifth to fourth position, whereas the Lenovo Legion Y700 Gen 5 dropped three places to rank sixth. Notably, the listed configuration of the Y700 Gen 5 changed from 24GB/1TB in July to 12GB/512GB in August, which may have influenced its score and ranking.

The RedMagic Gaming Tablet 3 Pro, which occupied the tenth position in July, has dropped out of the August rankings.

Overall, the RedMagic 11S Pro+ has taken the flagship smartphone crown, the Honor 600 Pro has retained its lead in the sub-flagship category, and the newly launched Lenovo Legion Y700 Infinite has debuted at the top of the Android tablet rankings.

Stay tuned for more updates!

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AnTuTu July 2026 Flagship Smartphone Rankings – China

Looking into the flagship smartphone rankings, the iQOO 15 Ultra, powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and paired with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, has topped the chart with an average score of 4,128,314 points.

It is followed by the RedMagic 11S Pro+, featuring the overclocked version of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, with a score of 4,084,233 points. The standard iQOO 15 takes the third position after recording 4,064,959 points.

The Vivo X300 Ultra Satellite Communication Edition, Realme GT 8 Pro, and HONOR WIN occupy the fourth, fifth, and sixth positions, respectively. Meanwhile, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra, HONOR Magic8 Pro, HONOR Magic8, and OnePlus 15 complete the remaining four positions.

Another detail worth noting is that all ten smartphones included in the flagship rankings use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 mobile platform or its overclocked version.

AnTuTu July 2026 Sub-Flagship Smartphone Rankings – China

Coming to the sub-flagship smartphone category, the HONOR 600 Pro has taken the first position with an average AnTuTu score of 2,179,129 points. The device uses MediaTek’s Dimensity 8550 Elite chipset and is listed in its 12GB/512GB memory configuration.

The OPPO Reno16, powered by the Dimensity 8550 Super chipset, occupies the second position with 2,141,014 points, whereas the HONOR WIN Turbo takes third place with 2,127,558 points.

The OPPO K15 Pro, Xiaomi 17T, and iQOO Z11 are positioned fourth, fifth, and sixth, respectively, with only a small difference between their average benchmark scores. The Redmi Turbo 5, Realme Neo7 SE, OPPO K13 Turbo 5G, and iQOO Z10 Turbo complete the top ten list.

Unlike the flagship smartphone chart, which is entirely occupied by Snapdragon-powered devices, all ten smartphones included in the sub-flagship rankings use MediaTek Dimensity chipsets.

AnTuTu July 2026 Tablet Rankings – China

Speaking about the tablet rankings, the Vivo Pad6 Pro has secured the top position with a score of 4,101,149 points. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and features a 16GB/512GB memory configuration.

The iQOO Pad6 Pro follows in second place with 4,066,589 points, while the Lenovo Legion Y700 5th Gen takes the third position after recording 4,011,011 points.

The OPPO Pad 5 Pro and OnePlus Pad 3 Pro occupy the fourth and fifth positions, respectively, with a difference of less than 4,000 points between their average scores. The HONOR MagicPad3 Pro 13.3, Redmi K Pad 2, OPPO Pad 4 Pro, OnePlus Pad 2 Pro, and RedMagic Gaming Tablet 3 Pro make up the remaining five positions.

AnTuTu July 2026 China Ranking – TabletStay tuned for more updates!

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Alternatives to the BitChat messaging app that are free and can be used offline

Briar

This is a free and open-source app. It works via Bluetooth, local WiFi or Tor onions, requiring no central servers or phone numbers. Android users can download the app from the Google Play Store, F-Droid or download the APK straight from the official Briar website.

How to use the app?

• Open the app and pick a nickname and password to create an account.
• Add contacts by scanning a QR code face-to-face, or add remote contacts by sharing a special Briar link online.
• You can now send messages over the app.

Bridgefy

This is a free standard peer-to-peer messaging app. It uses Bluetooth mesh networking to let you message people up to 330 feet away directly, or further by hopping messages through intermediate user phones. However, the initial setup requires an internet connection to log in. The app can be downloaded from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.

How to use the app?

• Open the app with internet to log in
• Then turn on your Bluetooth
• Send direct or broadcast messages to other users who are within 330 feet of you
• With Mesh mode, your message can hop through intermediate users’ phones to reach them

Jami

A completely peer-to-peer system that allows messaging and local file transfer. When connected to the same local WiFi network, users can discover and talk to each other privately. You can download the app from the official website or your device’s app store.

How to use the app?

• Open the app and choose a display name and a unique username to create an account
• Set an optional password to encrypt your account data locally on your device
• Share your Jami username or let contacts scan your in-app QR code to connect directly
• Make direct audio or video calls, send text messages or share files

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Today, we’re adding a new, easy way to sign in to your Google Account. Introducing: selfie video.

It lets you access your Google Account even if you forget your password or lose your device. Here’s what to know ↓

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— News from Google (@NewsFromGoogle) July 23, 2026

What is Selfie Video?

Selfie Video is a new way to get into your account, giving you more options if you’re ever locked out or don’t have access to your usual phone or computer.

All you need to do is, just look at your device’s camera and complete a few short, guided head movements to capture multiple angles. In future, if you have any trouble signing in, just take another selfie video to get back into your account.

Selfie video compares the new video to the one you set up to confirm it is really you and help you get back into your account.

Selfie video is recorded and securely stored with your consent, and you can delete it at any time in your Google account. It’s used only for helping you sign in, unless you opt to share it for additional purposes. Your selfie video is encrypted even when it’s not being used.

Google has specified that when you use a selfie to sign in, the company uses multiple layers of security to help prevent impersonation attempts like fake photos and videos (i.e., deepfakes). The company also uses its standard security practices to detect and help prevent suspicious sign-in attempts.

If you are interested in trying out this method, check if your account is eligible and set up your selfie video today at this link.

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How to Check Whether Your Samsung Smartphone is Pre-Activated or Not

Now, some users may not even know about this until they are within their 12-month warranty period and later get to know that even though they bought the device recently, the product was already activated earlier. In order to check whether your phone is already activated, or to know when exactly it was activated, you just need to follow the steps below.

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Samsung Shop – My PAge

First of all, you will need to turn on your phone and sign in with your Samsung Account, and then open the Samsung Shop app. After that, go to My Page → Registered Devices → Device Info, and check the Valid Till warranty date.

If the warranty details don’t match the timeline of your purchase, like the date of expiry is shown earlier than expected, then it is most likely a pre-activated unit. If the validity matches the expected warranty period of a new device, then you are good to go.

Stay tuned for more updates.

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With a shortage of supplies and huge demand in the market, it would be a big relief if there were more suppliers in the market. Seems like Lenovo has already started looking for options.

While reviewing a Lenovo ThinkBook laptop (Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G9 IPL) @Notebookcheck found that it comes with China’s YMTC SSD.

Chinese SSD arrives on a Lenovo laptop

It was discovered that a Lenovo laptop- ThinkBook 14 G9 IPL arrives with a 512GB M.2 2242 SSD made by China’s Yangtze Memory Technologies (YMTC). This SSD is an NVMe PCIe 4.0 model. The laptop is already available for purchase in the US. This is the first time a major OEM is being sold in the US with a YMTC SSD, since YMTC is also listed as a Chinese military company.

In the testing, it was discovered that the drive delivers speed below average for an SSD in an office laptop, with sequential read speeds of up to 3950 MB/s and write speeds of up to 2514 MB/s, respectively.

But still, the Chinese storage appears to now be entering the global laptop supply chain. With limited SSD suppliers like Samsung, SK Hynix, Micron, Kioxia or Western Digital, more SSD suppliers making their way into mainstream laptops could help maintain SSD and laptop prices, as laptop manufacturers have more options available. It is also a great opportunity for other SSD suppliers to enter the market.

Lenovo’s use of a YMTC SSD appears to be part of a wider shift as demand for AI reshapes the memory market.

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AnTuTu V11 June 2026 Performance Rankings Released

As stated above, in the May 2026 AnTuTu V11 performance ranking list, the RedMagic 11S Pro+ had taken the first spot in the flagship category by replacing the iQOO 15 Ultra. However, in the newly released June 2026 ranking list, the iQOO 15 Ultra has once again moved back to the first position, overtaking the RedMagic 11S Pro+.

Regarding the flagship smartphone ranking, the RedMagic 11 Pro+ has dropped out from the June 2026 list with the iQOO 15 Ultra taking back the first position from the RedMagic 11S Pro+. The Honor WIN and Honor Magic8 Pro have also recorded the biggest gain in the flagship category, with both devices moving up by two spots compared to the previous month’s ranking.

Coming to the sub-flagship smartphone ranking, the top three positions have remained unchanged this time too. The iQOO Z11, Honor 600 Pro, and Honor WIN Turbo have retained their same spots, while the OPPO K15 Pro and OPPO Reno14 Pro have dropped out from the list, while the OPPO Reno16 and Xiaomi 17T have entered the ranking as new entries.

Lastly, in the tablet category, there have been no dropouts or new entries in the June 2026 AnTuTu V11 performance ranking list. The Vivo Pad 6 Pro continues to hold the first spot in the tablet category, just like in the previous month. However, a ranking switch has taken place between the OnePlus Pad 3 Pro and OPPO Pad 5 Pro, with the OnePlus Pad 3 Pro moving up to the fourth position, while the OPPO Pad 5 Pro has dropped to the fifth position.

Stay tuned for more updates.

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Usually, the Windows ESU program is intended for just one year past the OS’s end of support. Previously, the Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) Program was announced to provide security updates to Windows 10 users enrolled in the program till October 13, 2026.

Recently, Microsoft announced via its support page that the Windows 10 ESU Program is now extended till October 2027. The support page states, “You can enroll in ESU any time until the program ends on October 12, 2027. If you’re already enrolled, your coverage will automatically continue through that date- no action needed.”

Windows 10 users can enroll in ESU in one of the following three ways:

• At no additional cost if you are syncing your PC Settings
• Redeem 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points
• One-time purchase of $30 USD or local currency equivalent plus applicable tax

You will need to sign in to your Microsoft account to enroll in ESU. You can use your existing ESU license for up to 10 devices. ESU is available for eligible devices running Windows 10, version 22H2.

To get ESU on your Windows 10 device-

1. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. If your device meets the prerequisites, you’ll see a link to enroll in ESU.
2. Once you select Enroll now you’ll start the ESU enrollment. If you are signed into Windows with a local account, you will be prompted to sign into your Microsoft account. If you are already backing up your PC Settings, you will see a prompt to enroll your device.
3. If you aren’t backing up your Windows settings, you can choose if you want to begin backing up your settings, redeem Rewards, or make a one-time purchase to enroll in ESU.

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