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Vivo X300 series to feature 200-megapixel camera: All the details

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Vivo X300 series to feature 200-megapixel camera: All the details

Vivo is set to introduce the X300 series in China in the coming weeks, with a focus on providing the best photography experience and power. The company has now revealed that it will use a new 200MP camera sensor on the X300 and a 200MP telephoto sensor on the X300 Pro.

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold likely launch date revealed: Expected specs, design

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Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold likely launch date revealed: Expected specs, design

Samsung’s much-awaited first triple foldable smartphone, which is expected to be named the Galaxy Z TriFold, has been in the headlines through various leaks and reports in the past few months. A tipster has now tipped the handset to go official later this month.

Apple releases new iOS 26 beta updates ahead of formal release next week: All the details

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Apple releases new iOS 26 beta updates ahead of formal release next week: All the details

Apple has released the final iOS 26 updates for developers and beta testers, days before the ‘Awe dropping’ event. The company is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 series and officially introduce the iOS 26 stable update at the event on September 9.

Xiaomi 16 series expected to launch sooner with flagship Snapdragon SoC and HyperOS 3.0

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Xiaomi 16 series expected to launch sooner with flagship Snapdragon SoC and HyperOS 3.0

Qualcomm is set to unveil its next flagship mobile chipset at its Snapdragon summit later this month. A new leak now suggests that the upcoming Xiaomi 16 series, which could launch in late September, will be the first phones to be powered by this chipset.

Apple is gearing up to release the iOS 18.7 update for older iPhones before the iOS 26 stable rollout

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Apple is gearing up to release the iOS 18.7 update for older iPhones before the iOS 26 stable rollout

Apple is preparing to release the iOS 18.7 update for older iPhones in September, just as iOS 26 nears launch next week at the purported iPhone 17 series launch. It will be one of the last updates for the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR, as they will not support the upcoming iOS 26 OS.

Apple iPhone 17 Air to launch this month: Expected specifications, price, and more

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Apple iPhone 17 Air to launch this month: Expected specifications, price, and more

Apple is scheduled to unveil the next-generation iPhone 17 series on September 9 at its 'Awe Dropping' keynote at the Steve Jobs Theatre. This year, the iPhone 17 Air is set to be the new entrant in the lineup, and we now take a look at its expected pricing and specifications.

Honor X9c 5G review: A reliable daily driver

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Honor X9c 5G review: A reliable daily driver

The Honor X9c 5G faces tough competition from the likes of Vivo T4 and OnePlus Nord CE 5, which offer bigger battery packs and faster performance. How does it fare in real-world usage?

Google introduces ‘Auto-Open’ feature on the Play Store for new apps: All the details

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Google introduces ‘Auto-Open’ feature on the Play Store for new apps: All the details

Google has unveiled a new feature for Android users that automatically opens newly downloaded apps from the Play Store. It eliminates the need to open the app manually and includes a brief five-second countdown notification, giving users the option to cancel if needed.

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G with Exynos 1330 SoC, 6 years software support launched in India: Price, specs

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Samsung Galaxy A17 5G with Exynos 1330 SoC, 6 years software support launched in India: Price, specs

Samsung has introduced its latest A-series phone in India, the Galaxy A17 5G, after its release in select global markets a few weeks ago. It features a 90Hz Super AMOLED display, a 50MP triple camera, a 5,000mAh battery, and is powered by the Exynos 1330 processor.

BGMI redeem codes for August 29: Win Savage Totem Backpack, new weapon skins, and more

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BGMI redeem codes for August 29: Win Savage Totem Backpack, new weapon skins, and more

Krafton India has released new BGMI codes for August 29, which will help players get in-game rewards such as skins, Savage Totem backpack, and other rewards. These codes can be redeemed via the game’s official rewards portal and will remain active until September 12.

Huawei Mate XTs design, colour options, and variants teased ahead of launch on September 4

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Huawei Mate XTs design, colour options, and variants teased ahead of launch on September 4

Huawei is set to unveil its second generation of tri-fold smartphone, the Mate XTs, in China on September 4. The company has started to accept pre-reservations for the smartphone and confirmed its colour options, with its RAM and storage configurations.

Vivo X300 series launch timeline revealed, to offer improved camera sensors

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Vivo X300 series launch timeline revealed, to offer improved camera sensors

The Vivo X300 series, which is expected to include the X300 and X300 Pro, is set to launch in the coming weeks. Moreover, like its predecessor, the lineup will likely get Zeiss-backed cameras and be powered by a flagship MediaTek Dimensity chipset.

iQOO 15 Mini with a 7,000 mAh battery set to launch soon: All the details

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iQOO 15 Mini with a 7,000 mAh battery set to launch soon: All the details

iQOO is expected to launch its iQOO 15 flagship series in the coming months, and iQOO 15 Mini could be a compact model in the lineup. Moreover, the company might equip the smartphone with a 7,000mAh battery, similar to the purported OnePlus 15T.

Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro series likely to get Liquid Silicone cases with new colour options

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Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro series likely to get Liquid Silicone cases with new colour options

Apple is expected to bring a design change with its upcoming iPhone 17 series, which is now confirmed to release on September 9. A new report has revealed that the company could introduce Liquid Silicone cases in eight different colours for the iPhone 17 Pro lineup.

Nvidia introduces $3500 ‘robot brain’ for next-generation AI robots

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Nvidia introduces $3500 ‘robot brain’ for next-generation AI robots

Nvidia has launched Jetson Thor, which is the company’s latest test robotics chip module, promising to deliver a major performance boost for next-generation humanoids, industrial robots and AI agents.

Oppo Find X9 Ultra expected display and camera details revealed ahead of launch

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Oppo Find X9 Ultra expected display and camera details revealed ahead of launch

Oppo is tipped to launch its Oppo Find X9 series in China in the coming months, which will reportedly include the Find X9, Find X9 Pro, and Find X9 Ultra. Ahead of the lineup’s launch, a new leak has revealed the Oppo Find X9 Ultra’s display and camera details.

Xiaomi 15T series design leaked ahead of launch, tipped to be powered by Dimensity 9400 SoC

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Xiaomi 15T series design leaked ahead of launch, tipped to be powered by Dimensity 9400 SoC

The Xiaomi 15T series, which is expected to include the Xiaomi 15T and the Xiaomi 15T Pro, could launch soon, as the purported live images of these sub-premium phones have surfaced, alongside their key specifications.

Blaupunkt introduces Google Mini LED TVs in India with a starting price of Rs 94,999

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Blaupunkt introduces Google Mini LED TVs in India with a starting price of Rs 94,999

Blaupunkt Google Mini QD TVs are available in 65-inch and 75-inch variants, with a focus on providing advanced display quality, immersive audio, and providing access to more than 1,000 apps. These TVs will go on sale exclusively through Flipkart from August 28.

Samsung Galaxy A07 with MediaTek Helio G99 SoC, 90Hz display, 50MP camera, announced: Price, specs

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Samsung Galaxy A07 with MediaTek Helio G99 SoC, 90Hz display, 50MP camera, announced: Price, specs

Samsung Galaxy A07 has been launched in Indonesia, as the successor to last year’s Galaxy A06. It is powered by a MediaTek Helio G99 SoC and ships with Android 15-based One UI 7, with a promise to receive six years of OS upgrades and security patches.

BGMI redeem codes for August 26: Unlock Racer Set and more rewards

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BGMI redeem codes for August 26: Unlock Racer Set and more rewards

Krafton India has released new redeem codes for its game, Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), which will unlock exclusive in-game items, including new outfits, weapon skins, and other upgrades, such as the Racer Set.

Vivo T4 Pro 5G with dual 50MP cameras, 6,500 mAh battery launched in India: Price, specs, and more

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Vivo T4 Pro 5G with dual 50MP cameras, 6,500 mAh battery launched in India: Price, specs, and more

Vivo has introduced the T4 Pro 5G smartphone in India, with the device going on sale from August 29 on Flipkart. It is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset and includes dual 50MP rear sensors with 3x periscope zoom support.

Google Pixel 10 series to offer satellite-based WhatsApp voice and video calls: All the details

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Google Pixel 10 series to offer satellite-based WhatsApp voice and video calls: All the details

Google has announced that the newly launched Pixel 10 series will soon offer support for voice and video calls over WhatsApp, starting this week. This means that if you wander off to an area where your Pixel 10 smartphone is not getting any network, then you can make a WhatsApp call with the help of a satellite connection.

Oppo F31, F31 Pro, F31 Pro+ tipped to launch soon, design renders and key specs revealed

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Oppo F31, F31 Pro, F31 Pro+ tipped to launch soon, design renders and key specs revealed

The Oppo F31 series is expected to launch in September in India, succeeding the company's F29 lineup. A tipster has leaked key specifications of the upcoming handsets, and all three smartphones in the series are reportedly equipped with 7,000 mAh batteries.

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold vs Vivo X Fold 5: How these two flagship foldables compare

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Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold vs Vivo X Fold 5: How these two flagship foldables compare

Google unveiled its flagship Pixel 10 series this week, with the limelight once again falling on the top-of-the-line smartphone from the series, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, which is the latest foldable in the Indian smartphone market. Here we now compare it against the Vivo X Fold 5, to see which is the better flagship foldable handset.

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