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iQOO Z11x 5G India launch teased, price segment and chipset confirmed

TECHNOLOGY

iQOO Z11x 5G India launch teased, price segment and chipset confirmed

iQOO is set to launch its next midrange smartphone, the iQOO Z11x 5G, in India soon. The company has also revealed its design, chipset, and expected price range, among other key details.

Honor Magic V6 teased in a red shade, company touts its durability and performance

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Honor Magic V6 teased in a red shade, company touts its durability and performance

Honor Magic V6, the company’s next book-style foldable phone, is set to see a global release next week. The company has revealed the design of the foldable smartphone in red colour and teased its performance and durability.

Asus launches ProArt GoPro Edition, ROG Flow Z13-KJP and TUF Gaming A14 laptops in India: Price, specs

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Asus launches ProArt GoPro Edition, ROG Flow Z13-KJP and TUF Gaming A14 laptops in India: Price, specs

Asus has launched its latest 2026 AI laptop lineup in India with ProArt GoPro Edition PX13, ROG Flow Z13-KJP, and TUF Gaming A14 series, which are aimed at creators, gamers and hybrid professionals.

Realme Narzo Power 5G India launch date revealed, to come with a 10,001 mAh battery

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Realme Narzo Power 5G India launch date revealed, to come with a 10,001 mAh battery

Realme has revealed that its next smartphone under its Narzo series will launch next week in India. The purported smartphone will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra 5G chipset and house a gigantic 10,001mAh battery.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra’s privacy display feature could become the most copied feature in 2026

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra’s privacy display feature could become the most copied feature in 2026

Samsung is allegedly introducing a privacy display feature with the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra that can limit the screen's viewing angle, hiding it from nearby users. A new leak suggests that rival Chinese smartphone brands could implement a similar technology.

Meta executives warned about Facebook Messenger’s encryption plan despite child safety warnings

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Meta executives warned about Facebook Messenger’s encryption plan despite child safety warnings

New court documents have revealed that Meta executives warned that Facebook Messenger’s end-to-end encryption would weaken the company’s ability to detect and report child exploitation, with the company still moving ahead with its plans.

Vivo V70 FE launch date, renders, full specifications leaked, tipped to come with 6 OS updates

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Vivo V70 FE launch date, renders, full specifications leaked, tipped to come with 6 OS updates

Vivo could introduce the V70 FE in India soon, as the key specifications, tentative launch date, colour options, and other details about the handset have been revealed.

Discord’s age verification checks face scrutiny after experiment test run by Persona

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Discord’s age verification checks face scrutiny after experiment test run by Persona

Discord is facing backlash over its mandatory global age verification system, which would default its users to the default teen system until their age is verified.  This comes after a recent third-party breach by hackers that exposed 70,000 Discord users’ government IDs.

Xiaomi Pad 8 India launch date announced, to come with Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC and 9200 mAh battery

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Xiaomi Pad 8 India launch date announced, to come with Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC and 9200 mAh battery

Xiaomi Pad 8 is confirmed to launch in India later this week. The landing page for the tablet also reveals that the Xiaomi Focus Keyboard with adaptive backlit keys and a touchpad will also launch alongside.

Nothing Phone 4a series teased to feature ‘Glyph Bar’ with mini LED lights

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Nothing Phone 4a series teased to feature ‘Glyph Bar’ with mini LED lights

Nothing is set to release its Phone 4a series soon, and the company has now confirmed that it will feature a ‘Glyph Bar’ with individually controlled mini LED lights. Here’s how these lights might work.

Samsung Galaxy A37, Galaxy A57 spotted on IMDA certification, could launch soon: Expected specs

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Samsung Galaxy A37, Galaxy A57 spotted on IMDA certification, could launch soon: Expected specs

Samsung’s Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57 could launch soon in India, as both devices have now been listed on the IMDA certification website. A tipster has also detailed the expected specifications of both smartphones.

Motorola Edge 70 Fusion India launch teased, could be powered by Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 SoC

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Motorola Edge 70 Fusion India launch teased, could be powered by Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 SoC

Motorola’s Edge 70 Fusion is confirmed to launch soon in India, as the brand has started to tease the smartphone on an e-commerce platform. The phone is likely to be powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset and may pack a 7,000 mAh battery.

Infinix Xpad 30E with 11-inch display, 7,000 mAh battery announced: Price, specifications

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Infinix Xpad 30E with 11-inch display, 7,000 mAh battery announced: Price, specifications

Infinix has launched its latest budget tablet, the Xpad 30E, in select global markets. It comes in three different colour options with an 11-inch display and provides access to over 120,000 premium learning resources.

Realme P4 Lite budget smartphone with 6,300 mAh battery, 90Hz display launched in India: Price, specs

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Realme P4 Lite budget smartphone with 6,300 mAh battery, 90Hz display launched in India: Price, specs

Realme has introduced the P4 Lite in India, with the handset scheduled to go on sale later this month. The phone packs a 6,300mAh battery, has a 13MP rear camera, and is powered by the Unisoc T7250 octa-core chipset.

Nothing Phone 4a series confirmed to use Snapdragon processors: Expected specs, price

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Nothing Phone 4a series confirmed to use Snapdragon processors: Expected specs, price

Nothing Phone 4a series is confirmed to launch in the first week of March, with two models: Nothing Phone 4a and Phone 4a Pro.

Oppo Find X9s global variant’s full specifications leaked, India launch timeline revealed

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Oppo Find X9s global variant’s full specifications leaked, India launch timeline revealed

Oppo Find X9s is set to launch in India in the coming months, powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s chipset. Now, a new report has revealed the key specifications of the global variant of the Oppo Find X9s, suggesting it will differ from the Chinese variant.

Amazon India claims Valentine’s Day sales got a boost with the help of AI-powered search tools

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Amazon India claims Valentine’s Day sales got a boost with the help of AI-powered search tools

In the recently concluded Valentine’s Day period, gifting emerged as one of the most popular categories with a 1.2X YoY growth for Amazon. Meanwhile, in premium segments such as luxury chocolates and curated hampers, the shopping portal saw over 1.3X YoY growth.

Xiaomi introduces QLED TV X Pro 75 in India with 4K Ultra HD resolution and Dolby Vision: Price, specs

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Xiaomi introduces QLED TV X Pro 75 in India with 4K Ultra HD resolution and Dolby Vision: Price, specs

Xiaomi has announced the launch of its QLED TV X Pro TV range in a new 75-inch screen size in India. The television offers a dual 34W box speaker system and supports 4K Ultra HD resolution, with its first sale starting next week.

Google Pixel 10a pre-orders to begin on February 18: Expected price, specifications, and more

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Google Pixel 10a pre-orders to begin on February 18: Expected price, specifications, and more

Google is set to unveil its next midrange smartphone, the Pixel 10a, on February 18, with pre-orders opening the same day. Ahead of its official launch, new leaks have revealed the expected price and specifications of this handset.

Smartphones launching this week: Vivo V70 series, Pixel 10a, Infinix Note Edge, and more

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Smartphones launching this week: Vivo V70 series, Pixel 10a, Infinix Note Edge, and more

In the third week of February 2026, we will see some interesting smartphone launches with some ultra-premium midrangers and some budget options. Here’s a list of all these smartphones launching in the coming days with their expected specifications and prices.

Instagram may soon allow swapping your face with another person for photos and videos

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Instagram may soon allow swapping your face with another person for photos and videos

Instagram is reportedly working on a new feature that may allow users to swap faces with the help of AI, allowing them to create photos and videos using their own or someone else's likeness.

Poco may launch the C81 Pro soon: What to expect

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Poco may launch the C81 Pro soon: What to expect

Poco could launch a new C-series smartphone soon, as a new model dubbed Poco C81 Pro has recently been spotted on Thailand's NBTC certification website, with a matching model number to the upcoming Redmi A7 Pro.

Big screen foldables tipped to dominate the market in 2026, could outsell flip phones: Report

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Big screen foldables tipped to dominate the market in 2026, could outsell flip phones: Report

A new report by Counterpoint suggests that book-style foldables will lead the segment this year with 65% total share, up from 52% in 2025. The report also adds that these big-screen foldables could surpass clamshell foldables by a huge margin in 2026.

Lava Yuva Star 3 with 5,000 mAh battery, 90Hz display, IP64 rating launched in India: Price, specs

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Lava Yuva Star 3 with 5,000 mAh battery, 90Hz display, IP64 rating launched in India: Price, specs

Lava has introduced the Yuva Star 3 in India, which is the company’s latest budget smartphone. The device offers durability, a clean software experience and reliable day-to-day performance, with its first sale set to commence next month

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