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Tecno Camon 50 Ultra 5G was launched in India on Friday as the successor to the Camon 30 lineup. The new smartphone is set to go on sale in the country via an e-commerce platform in three distinct colour options. The new Camon 50 Ultra 5G is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 7000 series chipset. It sports a ProXDR Curved AMOLED display that refreshes at up to 144Hz and offers 1.5K resolution. The Tecno Camon 50 Ultra 5G is also equipped with a 6,500mAh battery, claimed to provide more than two days of battery life. Tecno Camon 50 Ultra 5G Price in India, Availability Tecno Camon 50 Ultra 5G price in India starts at Rs. 39,999. However, the tech firm is offering a launch coupon worth Rs. 3,000, bringing the phone's effective price to Rs. 36,999. Customers will also be able to avail of up to six-month no-cost EMI options. The new handset is set to go on sale in India on July 21 via Amazon. The Tecno Camon 50 Ultra 5G is offered in Cypress Green, Misty Purple, and Nebula Tita...

OnePlus' future has been one of uncertainty for some time now. While previous rumours suggested the company could be winding up operations, it eventually merged with Realme under Oppo's umbrella. However, a new report suggests that the company could cease operations in the US and Europe as early as this week, with India said to follow at a later stage in 2027. The move is reportedly part of a broader global restructuring planned by parent firm Oppo. Rumours of OnePlus' India Exit According to a Bloomberg report, OnePlus will reportedly shut down operations in the US and Europe first before eventually expanding the shutdown to other global markets. Citing a person familiar with the matter, the publication reported that the move forms part of a larger restructuring exercise at Oppo. OnePlus' India exit is anticipated to take place sometime in 2027. Oppo has reportedly decided to restructure its smartphone business amid slowing momentum across several international markets...

China-based artificial intelligence (AI) company StepFun unveiled the StepX Neo as the world's first mass-market agentic smartphone on Monday. The firm, which was founded by former Microsoft executives in 2023, claims that its first consumer hardware product features an integrated AI agent that can complete complex, multi-step tasks across apps with minimal user intervention. The handset is powered by its in-house Step Edge foundation model and runs on the company's custom Step AOS operating system. StepFun claims StepX Neo supports live translation across 32 languages while also integrating with several popular third-party services. Agentic AI Experience on StepX Neo Among the highlights of StepFun StepX Neo is the proprietary AI assistant called Step Amoo (via Wall Street China). Instead of functioning as a standalone chatbot, the company claims it is integrated into the OS. It is said to be designed to execute workflows across apps, system functions, and web services using v...

Lava Virat V1 5G will be launched in India next week, the smartphone maker has announced. The new handset will arrive in the country as the first model in the tech firm's new Virat lineup. Along with the launch date, the company has also revealed the phone's design and colourways. A dedicated microsite for the Lava Virat V1 is currently live in India, revealing details regarding its availability in the country. The upcoming smartphone will be accompanied by its 4G-only counterpart, namely Lava Virat V1. Both handsets are similar in terms of design. However, both are shown to sport slightly different rear camera modules. Lava Virat V1 Series Set to Launch in India on July 21 In a post on X, the smartphone maker has confirmed that its new Lava Virat series will be unveiled in India on July 21 at 12 pm IST. The Lava Virat V1 5G and Lava Virat V1 4G will be launched in the country as the first two handsets in the lineup. A dedicated microsite for the Lava Virat V1 series is now liv...

iPhone 18 Pro Max could be significantly more expensive to manufacture compared to its predecessor. The handset, which could be joined by the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra, is expected to debut at Apple's September event. While the Cupertino-based tech giant has yet to confirm any details, a market research firm has analysed its estimated cost of components. Overall, the highest storage variant of the iPhone 18 Pro Max could be approximately $300 (roughly Rs. 28,600) more expensive than its predecessor. iPhone 18 Pro BoM Comparison According to a new bill of materials (BoM) estimate from Counterpoint Research, the iPhone 18 Pro Max's component cost could approach $900 (roughly Rs. 85,800) for the 1TB storage variant, compared to roughly $550 (roughly Rs. 52,400) for the iPhone 17 Pro Max. This increase is attributed to soaring prices of memory components. NAND storage reportedly accounts for the largest increase, followed by DRAM. Another significant contributor to the increas...

The Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event is just around the corner, where the South Korean tech conglomerate is expected to unveil its next-generation foldable smartphones. While Samsung has yet to confirm the handsets, official renders of the purported Galaxy Z Fold 8 have now been leaked. According to a report, the images provide us with a clear glimpse of the redesigned form factor of the rumoured wide-foldable, along with its colour options. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Renders Android Headlines shared renders of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 in a report. The handset is said to be primarily available in three colourways — Cream, Graphite, and Lavender. Meanwhile, there will reportedly be a fourth Pistachio finish, which could be offered as a Samsung website exclusive shade. The renders highlight a big design change in Samsung's book-style foldable. Unlike the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and earlier models, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 features a significantly shorter, wider chassis. The wider cover display is ex...