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Apple May Reportedly Raise iPhone, Mac Prices Amid Memory Chip Shortage, Tim Cook Says

Apple is said to be preparing price hikes across its product portfolio. According to a report, rapidly rising memory and storage chip costs could pressure the Cupertino-based tech giant into driving up the prices. In a recent interview, Apple CEO Tim Cook said that price increases may be unavoidable as the company grapples with a global shortage of memory components driven by booming demand from AI data centres. The Apple executive, however, did not reveal which products could become more expensive or when the changes might take effect. Tim Cook Says Rising Memory Costs Could Force Apple to Increase Prices In a conversation with The Wall Street Journal, Tim Cook acknowledged that Apple has been attempting to shield customers from rising component costs. However, the executive admitted that the iPhone maker may no longer be able to absorb those increases in the future. "Unfortunately, price increases are unavoidable," Cook reportedly said. "We're doing our best to mit...
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Apple's 20th Anniversary iPhone, Camera-Equipped AirPods to Reportedly Launch in 2027

Apple is said to be planning to expand its product lineup with several ambitious devices next year. According to a seasoned journalist, the Cupertino-based tech giant will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the iPhone in 2027, and it could mark it by launching a special iPhone. Alongside, AirPods with built-in cameras and Apple's second-generation foldable iPhone could also see the light of day. While the company has yet to officially confirm any plans, the purported devices are said to be in advanced stages of development. Apple's 20th Anniversary iPhone, AI AirPods Said to Be in the Works According to a report by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is preparing a major wave of hardware launches for 2027. The lineup is said to be headlined by a redesigned iPhone commemorating the product's 20th anniversary. It will reportedly sport an edge-to-edge display with curved glass wrapping around the sides. If accurate, it would mark a significant visual shift from the current iPh...
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Redmi Turbo 5 Launching Today: Know Price in India, Features, Specifications and More

Redmi Turbo 5 is scheduled to be launched in India later today. The new smartphone will arrive as the Xiaomi's sub-brand's first Redmi Turbo series handset in the country. The company has scheduled a livestream for the launch, too. The new Redmi Turbo 5 will be unveiled in the country months after its launch in China. In India, the smartphone will be powered by the same MediaTek Dimensity 8000 series chipset that powers its Chinese counterpart. However, it will be backed by a marginally smaller battery. It will also carry a dual rear camera unit. Here is everything you need to know about the Redmi Turbo 5 before it is launched today. Redmi Turbo 5 India Launch Details The Xiaomi sub-brand will launch the Redmi Turbo 5 in India at 12 pm IST today. The tech firm has confirmed that the new smartphone will be unveiled in the country via a dedicated event. You can watch the livestream of the event via Redmi India's official YouTube channel. Redmi Turbo 5 Price in India, Availabi...
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Oppo Reno 16 Pro Global Variant Listed on Geekbench With Dimensity 8500 Chip, Android 16

The Oppo Reno 16 series appears to be inching closer to its launch. In recent weeks, the Indian and global variant standard Reno 16 has been sighted on a benchmarking site, hinting towards its debut in the aforementioned regions. Now, the purported global version of the Reno 16 Pro has appeared on the benchmarking platform as well. The listing reveals key details about the handset, including its chipset, RAM configuration, and operating system. Oppo Reno 16 Pro Global Variant on Geekbench An unannounced Oppo smartphone carrying the model number CPH2863 has been spotted on Geekbench. While the listing does not reveal the purported handset's moniker, previous certification listings have linked this model number to the global version of the Oppo Reno 16 Pro. According to the benchmarking platform, the handset is powered by MediaTek's MT6899 chipset. It has an octa-core chipset with an ARMv8 architecture and a base operating frequency of 2.20GHz. The SoC's architecture allegedl...
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Oppo Reno 16 Series Price, Storage Variants Leak via European Retailer Listing

The Oppo Reno 16 series is expected to launch in India and the global markets soon. Recently, the standard Reno 16's global and Indian variant was sighted on a benchmarking site, revealing key specifications. Now, the entire lineup has surfaced on a European retailer's website. The listing reveals pricing, colour options, and storage variants for multiple Reno 16 series models, including the standard Reno 16, Reno 16 Pro, and Reno 16 FS. Oppo Reno 16 Series Price, Colour Options (Expected) The Oppo Reno 16 series has been listed on Italian retailer Epto ahead of launch (via XpertPick). Although the products are currently marked as Coming Soon, the listings reveal the expected European pricing of multiple models. According to the retailer, the Oppo Reno 16 5G Bundle in Black and White colour options is listed at EUR 890.91 (roughly Rs. 98,200). The Oppo Reno 16 FS 5G is reportedly listed with a price tag of EUR 791.90 (roughly Rs. 87,300) and is also listed in Black and White fi...
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Oppo K15 Listing on Certification Website Reveals Key Specifications and Features Ahead of Anticipated Launch

Oppo K15 Pro was launched in China in April, along with the new Oppo K15 Pro+, as the latest addition to the smartphone maker's midrange K lineup. Now, the tech firm appears to be preparing to launch the standard Oppo K15, as the handset has reportedly been listed on a certification website in China. The listing of the rumoured Oppo K15 reveals the key specifications and features of the upcoming handset. It is expected to ship with a similar battery capacity as the Oppo K15 Pro+, which is backed by an 8,000mAh cell. The standard Oppo K15 might also launch with an AMOLED display and an octa core chipset. Oppo K15 Specifications, Features (Expected) An unnamed Oppo smartphone, bearing the model number PYD110, has been listed on China's TENAA telecom regulatory database. A Gizmochina report claims that the listing belongs to the standard Oppo K15 model, which is expected to arrive as the third model in the K15 lineup. The listing also reveals various details about the upcoming han...
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Samsung Galaxy A27 European Pricing Tipped Ahead of Launch; Base Model May See Price Hike

The Samsung Galaxy A27 has been in the rumour mill recently, after appearing in several leaks over the past few weeks. A tipster has now leaked the price of the purported handset on social media. It could launch in Europe with a noticeably higher price tag compared to its predecessor, the Galaxy A26. The development comes shortly after the handset appeared on multiple certification platforms, including Malaysia's SIRIM database and the US FCC website. Samsung Galaxy A27 Price (Expected) Tipster Roland Quandt shared the purported pricing details of the Galaxy A27 in a post on the decentralised microblogging platform Bluesky Social. As per the leak, the purported handset could be offered in a 6GB RAM + 128GB onboard storage configuration priced at EUR 349 (roughly Rs. 38,500). Meanwhile, the higher-end 8GB RAM + 256GB RAM and storage variant is said to carry a price tag of EUR 439 (roughly Rs. 48,400). If accurate, the pricing would represent a notable increase over the Galaxy A26. F...
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