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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...

The Redmi Note 17 series is expected to make its way to India and global markets soon. The latest Note-series lineup was introduced in the Xiaomi sub-brand's home market of China earlier this month, while the company has also recently begun teasing its debut in India. Ahead of its anticipated launch, however, pricing and configuration details of four Redmi Note 17 series models for the global market reportedly have surfaced online. Redmi Note 17 Series Price (Expected) According to a YTECHB report, the global Redmi Note 17 series lineup could include four models — Redmi Note 17 4G, Note 17 5G, Note 17 Pro 5G, and Note 17 Pro Max 5G. The Redmi Note 17 4G could be priced at EUR 250 (roughly Rs. 27,000) for the base model with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. Meanwhile, its 6GB + 256GB configuration is tipped to cost EUR 300 (roughly Rs. 33,000). The handset is reportedly set to be offered in Black, Blue, and Purple colourways in global markets. The Redmi Note 17 5G is expecte...

Apple is said to be gearing up to introduce a new device leasing programme, called Apple Upgrade, tomorrow (Tuesday). According to a seasoned journalist, it is expected to cover most of the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models in the company's portfolio. It will reportedly be available only in the US, allowing customers to lease an iPhone or Apple Watch for 24 months. Apple Upgrade Programme Features, Eligibility In the latest edition of the Power On newsletter, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman claimed that Apple Upgrade will launch in the US on Tuesday. It will reportedly be positioned as a new way of acquiring Apple devices without purchasing them outright. Customers are expected to be offered devices through Apple's online and physical retail stores, with Klarna serving as its financial partner. The Apple Upgrade programme is expected to cover most of Apple's major hardware lineup, including popular iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models. The journalist, however, beli...

Apple released the second public betas of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 on Thursday. Building upon the release of the first public beta earlier this month, it provides Apple users with another opportunity to test its upcoming operating systems ahead of their stable release later this year. Among the most notable features on iPhone is the new Siri AI experience, which is smarter and has contextual awareness and multi-step task execution capabilities. Other smaller additions include new photo editing tools, Safari improvements, password management features, and an equaliser for compatible AirPods. iOS 27 Public Beta 2 Released Users who are already enrolled in the public beta programme can download the iOS 27 Public Beta 2 update by navigating to Settings > General > Software Update > Beta Updates on their iPhone and selecting the appropriate iOS 27 public beta channel. As always, such beta software can contain bugs and stability issues, so installing it on a primary device may not be ad...

Apple raised prices across much of its hardware portfolio in India last month. While iPads, Macs, and other smart home devices were affected by the price hikes, iPhones have been spared till now, but that may soon change. According to a tipster, the Cupertino-based tech giant could soon increase the prices of the iPhone 17 series in India. Fresh iPhone stocks are reportedly expected to reach dealers in India by next weekend. iPhone 17 Series Price Hike (Expected) Tipster Abhishek Yadav, in a post on X, said that Apple has informed iPlanet dealers about an upcoming price revision for the iPhone 17 series in India. The standard iPhone 17 could become more expensive by Rs. 12,000, with its price adjusting to Rs. 94,990 for the base variant with 256GB of storage. For context, it was launched in India in September 2025 at Rs. 82,900 for the 256GB variant and Rs. 1,02,900 for the 512GB storage model. Similar price hikes are also tipped to affect other models in the iPhone 17 lineup, such as ...

Samsung's second Galaxy Unpacked event of 2026 is right around the corner. While the South Korean tech conglomerate has yet to reveal the products that will be announced, the bi-annual hardware showcase is expected to witness the launch of the new generation Galaxy foldables. So far, the rumour mill has suggested that three foldables could be on the cards, including the highly anticipated wide fold model. Apart from this, Samsung's Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 are also expected to debut. The tech giant has already commenced the pre-reservations for the phones in India and the global markets. Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026: How to Watch Live Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event will be held today, July 22, in London. The keynote address will take place at 2pm BST (6:30pm IST if you're in India). The event will be live-streamed on Samsung.com, Samsung Newsroom, and its official YouTube channel. Alternatively, you can watch Galaxy Unpacked via the player embedded bel...

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...

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...

Google announced its Made by Google event on Tuesday. The annual hardware launch event is expected to introduce the next-generation flagship Pixel lineup, widely referred to as the Pixel 11 series. The event will once again be held in New York City, marking the second consecutive year that Google has chosen the US city as its launch venue. Alongside the smartphones, the Mountain View-based tech giant is also rumoured to unveil the Pixel Watch 5 series. Made by Google Event: Date, Time The Made by Google event will take place on August 12. While the company has not publicly announced the event, invitations shared by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman and YouTuber Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) confirm the launch date. The keynote of the hardware launch event will begin at 3pm PT (3:30am IST), which later than Google's usual hardware launch presentations. Google's invitation, shared by both Gurman and MKBZHD on X, teases the arrival of the "next generation of Pixel". It also appears...

iQOO's next flagship smartphone has been at the centre of several leaks in recent weeks. While the rumour mill previously suggested that the purported handset could make its way to India after debuting in its home market of China, a fresh claim indicates otherwise. According to a tipster, the iQOO 16 may not launch in India this year due to rising costs of memory components. The company is also said to have scaled back its roadmap for India. iQOO 16 India Launch Tipster Yogesh Brar claimed on X that the iQOO 16 is unlikely to launch in India this year. According to the tipster, increasing memory prices could push the handset's expected price beyond Rs. 85,000, which will likely make it difficult for the brand to position it competitively in the market. For context, the iQOO 15 was launched in India at a price tag of Rs. 72,999 for the base variant with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. The 16GB + 512GB variant cost Rs. 79,999 at launch. In recent months, however, skyroc...

The iPhone 18 series is expected to launch later this year, and rumours so far suggest the lineup could include the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Ultra. Meanwhile, the vanilla iPhone 18 is slated to debut next year. According to an analyst, the standard model will receive a modest RAM upgrade over the current iPhone 17 to support Apple Intelligence features better. More RAM is expected on the iPhone 18e, too. RAM Upgrades on iPhone 18 In a post on X, TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claimed that Apple's lower-end iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e models will arrive with 9GB of RAM. If accurate, it would be an increase from the 8GB memory that is available on the current iPhone 17 and iPhone 17e. According to the analyst, the additional memory is likely to help deliver smoother performance as iOS 27 introduces tighter system-level integration with Apple Intelligence. Citing the latest supply chain checks, Kuo stated that the two handsets, expected to be powered...

The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G was launched last year with a 6.7-inch AMOLED display and the company's in-house Exynos 1330 SoC. Now, the brand seems to be preparing to release the Galaxy A18 as a successor, as details about the chipset of this model have leaked online. Samsung will reportedly skip its own chipset for the upcoming A series phone; instead, the brand will opt for MediaTek and Qualcomm chipsets. The 4G variant of the Galaxy A18 is said to launch first. Samsung Galaxy A18 5G Could Feature a Snapdragon Chip As reported by ZDNet Korea, Samsung is expectdd to drop its Exynos chipset from the Galaxy A18 lineup. The 4G variant of the phone will reportedly run on a MediaTek processor, while the Galaxy A18 5G could feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset. This would mark a departure from the Galaxy A17. The 4G variant of the phone has a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset, and the 5G model is equipped with Samsung's own Exynos 1330 SoC. Samsung could turn to Snapdragon and MediaTek to re...

Apple's Hide My Email feature is designed to keep users' personal email addresses private, and it allows iCloud+ subscribers to generate unique email addresses that forward to their personal email account, rather than using their real email address. Now, a new report suggests that Hide My Email may not be protecting users' privacy. A vulnerability in the tool reportedly can expose users' primary email addresses. Apple was reportedly first informed about the vulnerability in 2025, but the company has yet to offer a fix. How the Hide My Email Flaw Works As reported by 404 Media, Apple's Hide My Email feature has a security flaw that lets anyone discover a person's original email address, which the feature is supposed to hide. The vulnerability has existed for more than a year, even after being reported to Apple. The flaw was discovered by Tyler Murphy, co-founder of the Easy Opt Out service, who said Apple has been aware of the issue since June 2025 and has yet to...

Samsung's next-generation foldable smartphones are expected to debut at the Galaxy Unpacked event later this month. In recent months, leaks have revealed several details about the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip 8. A tipster has now shared the complete specifications of the Galaxy Z Fold 8, which is likely to be the highly anticipated wide-fold model in Samsung's upcoming lineup. The handset is tipped to feature a 7.6-inch foldable display and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Specifications (Expected) According to tipster Ahmed Qwaider on X, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 will feature a 7.6-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X main display with a 4:3 aspect ratio and a 120Hz refresh rate. The outer screen is said to be a 5.5-inch QHD+ resolution panel with a 16:10 aspect ratio, and the same 120Hz refresh rate. The tipster claims the Galaxy Z Fold 8 could measure 123.9 x 161.4 x 4.5mm when unfolded and 123.9 x 81.9 x 9.7mm wh...