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iQOO: don’t peel off that screen protector on the iQOO 15

Nothing confirms upcoming phones will include third-party apps (bloatware) out of the box

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Joel Joseph
October 26, 2025

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If you’ve just unboxed the iQOO 15, here’s a word of advice straight from the company — don’t peel off that screen protector! Unlike the usual plastic layer most phones come with, the iQOO 15’s pre-applied film is an advanced AR anti-reflection coating that improves clarity and cuts glare. And yes, it costs several times more to produce than a typical screen protector.

Meanwhile, Honor and BYD have joined hands to bridge the gap between smartphones and cars, Huawei’s Mate 80 series will finally bring 3D face recognition across all models, and Nothing is taking a controversial turn by adding third-party apps to its upcoming phones.

Here’s what you’ll discover in today’s tech roundup:

  • iQOO 15 users warned not to remove the pre-applied AR anti-reflection screen protector

  • Honor and BYD announce partnership to develop AI-driven phone-to-car integration

  • Huawei Mate 80 lineup confirmed to feature 3D facial recognition across all models

  • Nothing phones to include third-party apps (bloatware) in future releases

  • The best camera phones under ₹30,000 in India right now

  • Additional reads: iPhone 18 RAM upgrade leak, Redmi K90 Pro Max Lamborghini Edition, and HMD Fusion 2 modular design teaser

Read on for all the details!

iQOO recently launched the iQOO 15 in China, featuring Qualcomm’s top-tier chip, a large battery, and a flagship Samsung display. If you’re planning to buy the device, or maybe you already have, the company’s Product Manager has a message for you: do not remove the factory-applied screen protector.

According to iQOO Product Manager GalantV on Weibo, the protective film on the iQOO 15 is not just a standard plastic layer. It is an AR anti-reflection film that costs several times more to produce.

Read on to find out more details.

Honor and BYD have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at redefining the future of connected mobility. The collaboration brings together Honor’s AI-powered connectivity solutions and BYD’s DiLink intelligent ecosystem to create seamless integration between smartphones and vehicles.

By combining their expertise in smart devices and new-energy vehicles, the two companies plan to develop human-centric, AI-enabled mobility experiences that enhance how users interact with technology.

Huawei has officially confirmed the first details about its upcoming Mate 80 phones. The company recently announced HarmonyOS 6, which will come pre-installed on the Mate 80 series.

Now, new HarmonyOS development documentation confirms that every model in the Huawei Mate 80 lineup will support 3D facial recognition.

Currently, only the entire Mate 80 series and other Mate Pro and above devices support 3D face recognition (foldable screens and the P series are not currently supported).

Nothing recently started rolling out its Android 16–based Nothing OS 4 update to the Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro. The release brings a handful of new features, including an AI-powered dashboard, a refreshed Nothing icon pack, and a new “Stretch” camera preset.

But the update also introduces something we haven’t seen on a Nothing device before: Lock Glimpse. It’s a customizable lock-screen feed that rotates through curated wallpapers and quick-view widgets for things like weather, reminders.

In 2025, you don’t need to shell out flagship-level cash for a phone that can shoot beautiful photos or record crisp 4K video.

The sub-₹30,000 segment in India has exploded with options that bring optical image stabilization, telephoto zoom, high-resolution sensors, and even AI photography tools into the mainstream.

Whether you shoot for Instagram, vlog on the move, or just want reliable photos in every light, here are the best camera phones under ₹30,000 that punch way above their price tag.

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