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Samsung is set to unveil its next generation of foldables smartphones and smartwatches at its Galaxy Unpacked event later this week. Ahead of the launch, purported European pricing for the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy Watch 9, and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 has surfaced on an online retailer's website. Samsung's upcoming Galaxy foldables and wearables are expected to see price hikes in several European markets, while the listing also reveals the storage configurations. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8, Galaxy Watch 9 Series Price (Expected) Tipster Roland Quandt shared an overview page on Portuguese retailer PCDiga that briefly listed Samsung's upcoming Galaxy devices ahead of the Galaxy Unpacked event (via Notebookcheck). Notably, prices in Portugal are reportedly higher due to the country's 23 percent VAT. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 is listed in two RAM and onboard storage configurations. The 256GB variant is said to cost EUR 1,349 (roug...

Google is rumoured to be developing its next affordable A-series smartphone, and its clues were recently discovered in the Phone app. The purported handset, dubbed the Pixel 11a, has now surfaced in a fresh leak, which reveals several of its key specifications, including the chipset, display, battery, cameras, and colour options. A tipster has suggested it could sport a 6.3-inch 120Hz display. The Google Pixel 11a is tipped to be powered by Google's upcoming Tensor G6 SoC. It may pack a 4,870mAh battery. Google Pixel 11a Specifications (Leak) Tipster Mystery Leaks shared leaked specifications of the Google Pixel 11a via a post on Telegram. The purported handset, internally codenamed Formosan, is said to be powered by the unannounced Tensor G6 chipset, codenamed Malibu, which could debut with the phone. The processor will allegedly be paired with Google's Titan M3 security chip, similar to previous models. The Pixel 11a is tipped to sport a 6.3-inch (1,080 x 2,424 pixels) displa...

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 is expected to launch soon. The upcoming clamshell foldable smartphone is likely to offer upgrades over last year's Galaxy Z Flip 7. Although the company hasn't officially disclosed any details about its pricing and specifications, leaks have already offered numerous hints. The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is said to bear a strong resemblance to last year's Galaxy Z Flip 7. It could retain the rear cameras, displays, and form factor of previous Samsung flip-style foldable phones. Here is a quick roundup of the launch date, expected pricing, specifications, and features of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 Launch Date Samsung has already confirmed that its Galaxy Unpacked event will take place on July 22 in London, where it is highly anticipated to launch the Galaxy Z Flip 8. It is scheduled to begin at 2pm BST (6:30pm IST). The company is also expected to unveil its Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and new Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch...

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...