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ImageNothing Confirms Nothing OS 5.0 Launch Date: Check Full List Of Compatible Devices Here
By Shikhar Mehrotra  •  22 Aug 2026

Nothing has confirmed that Nothing OS 5.0 will be officially unveiled on August 25, 2026. This marks the company’s first release built on Android 17. The announcement itself was minimal. It was through a social post captioned “More joy, every day.” Also Read: Apple Watch Series 12 May Bring Back Ceramic After a Six-Year Absence …

ImageBMW X1 LWB Goes Official At ₹49.90 lakh, i5 LWB Bookings Now Open
By Shikhar Mehrotra  •  21 Aug 2026

BMW India made two announcements on the same day. The long-wheelbase X1 LWB is now on sale at ₹49.90 lakh, while bookings have opened for the i5 LWB electric sedan, set for launch in the coming weeks. Also Read: Skoda Slavia 2026 First Impressions – If It Ain’t Broke, No Need To Fix It X1 …

ImageExclusive: Redmi Note 17 Pro Series Set for September 15 India Debut with Massive Batteries and Steep Price
By Ashok Kumar  •  21 Aug 2026

Redmi is gearing up to expand its popular Note series in India with two new smartphones. According to information shared with us by our trusted source and industry insider Yogesh Brar, the company is planning to launch the Redmi Note 17 Pro and Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in India on soon. The new Note …

ImageApple Watch Series 12 May Bring Back Ceramic After a Six-Year Absence
By Shikhar Mehrotra  •  21 Aug 2026

Apple’s Watch Series 12, expected to debut at September’s product event, may bring back a case material the company hasn’t touched since 2019. This time, the reason has more to do with what’s happening inside the watch’s chassis than creating nostalgia among buyers and charging them more (though the company will most likely do that). …

ImageSkoda Slavia 2026 First Impressions – If It Ain’t Broke, No Need To Fix It
By Darab Mansoor Ali  •  21 Aug 2026

Skoda has finally unveiled the first facelift or update for its Slavia. Ever since it was first unveiled in 2021, the Skoda Slavia has been a popular sedan in a market dominated by crossovers and SUVs. The Skoda Slavia has found its footing by appealing to the enthusiasts and executives that wanted something sleeker or …

ImagePOCO M8x 5G Launched in India With Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 for ₹20,999
By Mehtab Ansari  •  21 Aug 2026

POCO has launched the M8x 5G in India, introducing Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 to the Indian smartphone market for the first time. The phone starts at ₹18,999 and comes with a 7,900 mAh battery, 120Hz display, and HyperOS 3 based on Android 16. POCO M8x 5G Specifications The POCO M8x 5G features a 6.9-inch …

ImageHuawei Just Made a Foldable-Shaped Phone Without the Fold
By Mehtab Ansari  •  21 Aug 2026

Huawei has unveiled the Pura X View, a conventional slab smartphone built around an unusual 16:9.5 aspect ratio display. It is the third device in Huawei’s wide-screen experiment after the Pura X and Pura X Max foldables, but this time without a hinge. The 6.39-inch OLED panel has a resolution of 2232 × 1320, 1.05mm …

ImageSkoda Kylaq Sportline Launched At ₹11.32 Lakh, Slots Between Signature+ And Prestige
By Shikhar Mehrotra  •  21 Aug 2026

Skoda India has added a new variant to its existing Kylaq lineup: the Sportline trim. The seventh trim is priced at ₹11.32 lakh for the manual and ₹12.32 lakh for the automatic (ex-showroom prices). The announcement arrives right in time for the Indian festival season, which attracts some of the highest month-on-month sales growth in …

ImageiQOO Z11 Review: A Solid All-Rounder With a Few Rough Edges
By Mehtab Ansari  •  21 Aug 2026

The iQOO Z11 arrives as the first phone in its price range to feature the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo, and iQOO is understandably proud of that. Between the vapour chamber cooling, the symmetrical dual stereo speaker, and a few flagship-adjacent AI features borrowed from the iQOO 15, the Z11 clearly aims to punch above its …

ImageBYD Launches Sealion 7 Dynamic in India at ₹41.90 Lakh, Its Most Affordable Trim Yet
By Shikhar Mehrotra  •  20 Aug 2026

BYD has added a new, more affordable option into its Sealion 7 (review) lineup: the Dynamic variant. It sits as the electric SUV’s third trim, with an introductory price designed to widen the badge’s reach in the premium EV segment. Also Read: Maruti Suzuki And Hyundai Announce Price Hikes Ahead Of The Festive Season Sealion …

ImageiQOO Z11 Bets Big on AI for student productivity as Company Dismisses Rumors of Scaling Down
By Deepak Rajawat  •  20 Aug 2026

iQOO is trying to change what “performance” means. iQOO used to be all about fast processors, gaming, and big specs. Now, with the Z11, the focus shifts. The company is talking less about benchmarks and more about AI-powered productivity, battery life, and how the phone actually helps you get things done. Ahead of the Z11 …

ImageSkoda Evaluating CNG Option For Kylaq, Kushaq, And Slavia’s Turbo-Petrol Engine
By Shikhar Mehrotra  •  20 Aug 2026

Skoda is evaluating a CNG version of its 1.0-liter turbo-petrol engine for the Kylaq, Kushaq, and Slavia, citing falling petrol confidence. Skoda India is actively evaluating a CNG version of its 1.0-liter turbo-petrol engine, the same unit that powers the Kylaq, Kushaq, and Slavia. This marks the brand’s first real move toward alternate fuel options …

ImageGoogle’s Free AI Pro Plan For Students Now Includes NEET And JEE Mock Tests
By Shikhar Mehrotra  •  20 Aug 2026

Google has expanded its free AI Pro offer for college students in India, bundling a premium subscription worth roughly ₹1,950 a month. What’s new is a suite of exam-prep tools built specifically around India’s most competitive and tough entrance tests, which should appeal to a new set of users. Also Read: CMF Buds Neo Launched …

ImageCMF Buds Neo Launched in India with 35dB ANC for ₹1,999
By Mehtab Ansari  •  20 Aug 2026

CMF by Nothing has launched the Buds Neo in India. The earbuds are positioned as the brand’s most accessible entry into its audio lineup, sitting below the existing CMF Buds 2 series. The CMF Buds Neo come with a 12.4mm dynamic driver and up to 35dB Adaptive ANC. Four HD mics handle call clarity, and …

ImageGTA 6 Gameplay Clips And Map Leak Online Days Before Official Netflix Reveal
By Shikhar Mehrotra  •  20 Aug 2026

Two gameplay clips and a full map screenshot from the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI have surfaced online, and this has happened just nine days ahead of the game’s official Netflix preview. What makes this even more noteworthy is that Rockstar Games is actively issuing takedown notices to scrub them from the internet, hinting that …

ImageiQOO Z11 and iQOO Buds Launched in India: Check Pricing and Specifications
By Mehtab Ansari  •  20 Aug 2026

iQOO has launched the Z11 in India along with the iQOO Buds. The Z11 is the first phone in the country to use MediaTek’s Dimensity 7500 Turbo chipset and features a curved AMOLED display. Sales of the phone begin on August 25. iQOO Z11 Specifications The iQOO Z11 has a 6.8-inch 3D curved AMOLED display …

ImageGalaxy S26 FE Launch Date Confirmed for August 27, Full Specs Leaked
By Mehtab Ansari  •  20 Aug 2026

Samsung has sent out invites for a Galaxy Event on August 27. While the invite does not name the device, the timing and leak volume make it clear this is the Galaxy S26 FE reveal. A complete spec sheet obtained by WinFuture shows a largely iterative update. The phone is expected to run the Exynos …

ImageWhy You Shouldn’t Wait to Buy a Samsung Foldable: The Memory Chip Crisis Explained
By Shikhar Mehrotra  •  20 Aug 2026

If you’ve been sitting on the edge about buying a Samsung foldable, analysts tracking India’s smartphone supply chain have a clear message: you might not be able to get it at the launch price forever. Also Read: Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs. iPhone Ultra: How Apple’s Rumored Foldable Stacks Up Against The Best We …

ImageMaruti Suzuki And Hyundai Announce Price Hikes Ahead Of The Festive Season
By Shikhar Mehrotra  •  20 Aug 2026

Maruti Suzuki has revised prices across its Arena and Nexa lineups for August 2026, with increases ranging from a modest ₹2,500 on entry-level models to a steep ₹30,000 on the Baleno, and industry observers suggest rising memory chip costs could increasingly drive hikes like this going forward. Also Read: The Skoda Superb’s Diesel Engine Signals …

ImageQualcomm Confirms “Dual 8 Elite” Chips Are Coming at Snapdragon Summit 2026
By Shikhar Mehrotra  •  20 Aug 2026

Qualcomm has confirmed that its next Snapdragon Summit will introduce two distinct flagship chips, not one like every year. The chipmaker has teased the announcement with the phrase “Dual 8 Elites” and promised “twice the options” for the smartphone market. Also Read: Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs. iPhone Ultra: How Apple’s Rumored Foldable Stacks …

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