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iQOO Z11 will be launched in India this month, the Vivo sub-brand has confirmed. This comes shortly after the tech firm began teasing the debut of the handset in the country. A company executive recently revealed the design and colour options of the iQOO Z11, confirming that it will sport a different design than its Chinese counterpart. Recently, a report pointed out that it will also be powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 7000 series chipset, which is different from the MediaTek Dimensity 8000 series SoC found on the Chinese version. It is confirmed to sport a 3D curved display and curved rear panel, too. UPDATE: iQOO has announced that the iQOO Z11 will be launched in India on August 20. iQOO Z11 India Launch Set for August In a post on X, iQOO India's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Nipun Marya has shared an image with a countdown and the tagline “Guess the Launch Date”, which confirms that the iQOO Z11 will be launched in India in August. The teaser also hints that the Ind...

The Redmi 17 5G has been rumoured to be in development for some time and is expected to hit the global markets soon. Ahead of its anticipated debut, a fresh leak has detailed the design, key specifications, and expected pricing of the global variant of the purported handset. According to a report, it could be powered by a Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 chipset. The Redmi 17 5G is expected to sport a 6.9-inch 120Hz LCD screen. Redmi 17 5G Global Variant Price, Design, Specifications (Expected) According to details shared by tipster Sudhanshu in a 91Mobiles report, the Redmi 17 5G will be priced at EUR 250 (roughly Rs. 27,400) for the base variant with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. Other RAM and storage configurations of the phone have yet to be revealed. Based on leaked renders, the purported handset could be offered in Orange, Black, and Blue colourways. The Orange version will reportedly have a textured rear panel, while all three variants may sport flat edges and a rectangular camera ...

Apple's first foldable iPhone is widely rumoured to launch later this year alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models. While the Cupertino-based tech giant has yet to confirm its plans, a seasoned journalist believes it could be the company's most expensive iPhone model to date. To make it more accessible to prospective buyers, Apple is reportedly offering the purported foldable, known as the iPhone Ultra, via the recently announced Apple Upgrade leasing programme. iPhone Ultra via Apple Upgrade Programme In the latest edition of the Power On newsletter, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said that the iPhone Ultra is expected to start at "at least $2,000, if not more." The journalist noted that Samsung's latest foldable smartphone is priced at around $1,900 (1.89 lakh), while Apple is expected to position its purported handset as a more premium offering. Gurman believes Apple's recently launched Apple Upgrade programme could make the high asking price easier to afford for c...

The Nothing Phone (4a) could soon become more expensive in India. A tipster claims that the mid-range smartphone from the UK-based brand is expected to be in line to receive a price hike across all RAM and onboard storage configurations beginning next month. The handset was launched in India in March alongside the Phone (4a) Pro, equipped with a Snapdragon 7 series chip, a new Glyph Bar lighting system, and a 5,400mAh battery. Nothing Phone (4a) Price Hike In an X Post, tipster Yogesh Brar (@heyitsyogesh) claimed that the Nothing Phone (4a) will receive a price hike in India from August 1. According to the tipster, the 8GB + 128GB RAM and onboard storage variant will be priced at Rs. 42,999. The 8GB + 256GB option is tipped to cost Rs. 46,999, while the top-end 12GB + 256GB variant could see its price hike to Rs. 49,999. If the tipster's claims are accurate, all three variants of the Nothing Phone (4a) could become more expensive by Rs. 3,000. Customers who wish to buy the handset ...

Google has once again teased its upcoming Pixel 11 series ahead of its launch at the Made by Google 2026 event. With roughly two weeks to go before the company's next hardware showcase, the Mountain View-based tech giant's new promotional video provides a head-on look at the upcoming Pixel 11 Pro. The teaser continues Google's "Ask more of your phone" campaign and highlights several of its first-party apps, including Gemini, Gmail, Maps, Search, and Photos. Google Pixel 11 Pro Teaser The latest Pixel 11 Pro teaser builds on Google's "Ask more of your phone" campaign, which the company introduced last year. The promotional video highlights how several Google services already form part of a user's everyday digital life. It also depicts how switching to a Pixel smartphone should be the natural "next move". The video uses an instrumental version of Nas' I Can as its soundtrack. Gemini, Gmail, Google Maps, Search, Calendar, and Docs are ...

Apple recently raised the prices of most of its devices, including MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iPad, iPad Air, iPad Pro, HomePod, and other Mac models. The price hike came soon after a company executive highlighted that the price increase is inevitable to sustain in the market as the supply chain pressures and RAM shortage raise the manufacturing costs. With the anticipated price hike of iPhone models around the corner, the Cupertino-based tech giant has launched a new leasing programme, namely Apple Upgrade. The company has collaborated with a digital payments and short-term credit provider to introduce monthly payment options for various devices, including the latest iPhone 17 series, MacBook models, and smartwatches. Apple Upgrade Introduced Weeks After Recent Price Hike In a press release on Tuesday, the Tim Cook-led tech giant announced that it is joining hands with Klarna, a short-term consumer credit provider, to launch Apple Upgrade, its new device leasing programme. Apple Upgrad...