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The iQOO 15R is all set to launch in India today (Tuesday). It is expected to arrive as the newest addition to the company's flagship lineup, which already comprises the iQOO 15. In the days leading up to its debut, the Vivo sub-brand has revealed a few details about the upcoming handset. It will sport a 1.5K AMOLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate. The iQOO 15R is confirmed to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset. iQOO 15R India Launch Details The iQOO 15R will be launched in the country today at 12pm IST. The company has scheduled a livestream for the launch event on YouTube. Alternatively, you can catch the iQOO 15R India launch live via the media player embedded below. iQOO 15R Price in India, Availability (Expected) iQOO has teased that its upcoming smartphone will be the fastest smartphone in the under Rs. 55,000 price segment, hinting at its price range. This means that the iQOO 15R will be launched under Rs. 55,000, potentially suggesting a similar price to the OneP...

Apple is said to be hosting a “special Apple experience” event on March 4. While the Cupertino-based tech giant has yet to confirm its showcases, a seasoned journalist has shed light on the five products we can expect to see at the event. Among the anticipated introductions is the iPhone 17e, Apple's next-generation non-flagship iPhone. Apart from this, the company could unveil updates across its iPad, Mac, and accessories portfolio, along with software refinements. Apple Event: Expected Announcements In the latest edition of the Power On newsletter, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman wrote about the upcoming Apple event. As per the journalist, the “special Apple experience” will be spread over three days, beginning on March 2 and running through March 4. The last day is reported to be the experience held in London, New York, and Shanghai, and could offer attendees the opportunity to get hands-on with the new launches. Gurman noted that Apple is preparing to introduce at least five new pr...

The Poco X8 series is rumoured to launch soon in global markets as the successor to the 2025 Poco X7 lineup. Ahead of its anticipated debut, specifications of the Poco X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max models have surfaced in a fresh leak. According to a tipster, the purported handsets from the Xiaomi sub-brand will feature 1.5K 120Hz OLED screens, up to IP69K ingress protection ratings, and up to 100W fast charging support. Poco X8 Pro, Poco X8 Pro Max Specifications Leak Tipster Abhishek Yadav shared leaked specifications of the Poco X8 Pro and Poco X8 Pro Max in a post on X. Beginning with the former, it is tipped to sport a 6.59-inch 1.5K TCL M10 OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, 2,000 nits peak brightness (HBM), and a 3,840Hz PWM dimming rate. The Poco phone is also said to feature an optical in-display fingerprint sensor for biometric security and an IP68 + IP69 + IP69K ingress protection rating. Under the hood, the purported handset could be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra...

The Vivo V70 Series 5G is all set be launched in India today. Arriving as the successor to 2025's V60 and the V60e, the upcoming lineup is expected to comprise two models — the Vivo V70 and the all-new Vivo V70 Elite. In the days leading up to its launch, the company has revealed several details about the upcoming handsets. They are teased to feature the narrowest bezels, measuring 1.25mm, in the under Rs. 50,000 price segment in the country. Vivo V70 Series 5G India Launch Details Vivo V70 Elite and Vivo V70 will be launched in the country today at 12pm IST. The company has scheduled a livestream for the launch event on YouTube. Alternatively, you can catch the Vivo V70 Series 5G India launch live via the media player embedded below. Vivo V70 Series 5G Price in India, Availability (Expected) According to reports, Vivo V70 5G price in India will begin at Rs. 45,999 for the base variant with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. It is also tipped to be offered in a 12GB + 256GB c...

Google Pixel smartphones offer both fingerprint scanning and face unlock capabilities, but the company now appears to be working on taking facial authentication to the next level. Google is reportedly developing an advanced face unlock system known as “Project Toscana” for future Pixel smartphones and Chromebooks. The upcoming feature is said to offer performance on par with Face ID available on Apple's iPhone models. The Project Toscana is said to be designed to work efficiently in low lighting conditions, using infrared (IR) technology. Google's Advanced Face Unlock System: What We Know So Far Android Authority, citing an anonymous source, reports that Google is developing an advanced facial recognition feature code named “Project Toscana” for its Pixel handsets and Chromebooks. The company reportedly tested this hardware upgrade in Mountain View, with UX testers on a Pixel phone featuring a single hole-punch camera cutout and on two Chromebooks with external cameras. Google ...

Apple is said to have scheduled a “special Apple experience” event for early March, fuelling speculation about the debut of the new non-Pro iPhone model. Reports suggest that the Cupertino-based tech giant could host an event in at least three separate locations, although the company has not publicly announced the event. Among the expected announcements is the iPhone 17e, M5-powered MacBook Air, MacBook Pro powered by M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, and potentially Apple's first-ever low-cost MacBook. Special Apple Experience Event According to a press invite received by 9toMac, the Apple event will be held on March 4 at 9am EST (7:30pm IST) in New York. Other reports on social media suggest that separate events will also take place in Shanghai (10am CST) and London. While the tech giant has yet to reveal details, the event is described as a “special Apple Experience”. Per Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the invitation features a 3D Apple logo design composed of yellow, green, and blue discs...