News

ImageApple’s iPhone 18 Pro Price Hike Might Be Steeper Than Its Recent Mac And iPad Increases
By Shikhar Mehrotra  •  3 Aug 2026

Apple already raised prices across its Mac, iPad, and Apple TV lineup earlier this year, with India hit with the worst hike. However, the iPhone 18 Pro, expected in September 2026, could see a far steeper jump than that precedent suggested. Also Read: vivo S2 Launches in India on August 6: Here’s Everything We Know …

ImageGaming Consoles Have Never Been This Expensive This Late Into A Generation
By Shikhar Mehrotra  •  3 Aug 2026

For nearly four decades, console pricing followed one predictable rule like the rest of the consumer tech industry: launch high and then get cheaper as the generation matures. The PS3 eventually fell from $599 to $299, while the PS4 slid from $399 (a lower launch price in the first place) to below $299 in bundles. …

ImageKia’s First Hybrid SUV For India Is Here, And Pre-Bookings Are Already Open
By Shikhar Mehrotra  •  3 Aug 2026

Kia India has officially teased the all-new Sorento, confirming its arrival in India. It’s the brand’s first-ever hybrid SUV for the market. Pre-bookings are already open, though we don’t have a confirmed launch date as of now. Also Read: Amazon’s Great Freedom Sale Is Back, And The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Is Already On …

Imagevivo S2 Launches in India on August 6: Here’s Everything We Know So Far
By Mehtab Ansari  •  3 Aug 2026

vivo will launch the vivo S2 in India on August 6, 2026, at 12 PM IST. This marks the official return of the S-series to the Indian market after nearly six years, following the S1 series that last appeared around 2019-2020. Sales are expected to begin on August 11. Official teasers and the company’s website …

ImageSamsung Galaxy F70 Pro Launched in India: Specs, Pricing and Offers
By Mehtab Ansari  •  3 Aug 2026

Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy F70 Pro in India. The phone is now available for pre-order, with sales beginning on August 8, 2026, exclusively via Flipkart and Samsung’s official online store. Galaxy F70 Pro Pricing and Offers Offer prices start at ₹23,999 for the 6GB + 128GB model, ₹27,999 for the 8GB + 128GB …

ImageiQOO Z11 Design Revealed for India
By Mehtab Ansari  •  3 Aug 2026

iQOO has officially teased the design of the India variant of the iQOO Z11. The reveal shows a distinct look compared to the Chinese model that launched in March. The rear features a pill-shaped camera island housing a dual-camera setup and an LED ring light. The phone has a 3D curved display, slim frame, and …

ImageSony BRAVIA 9II And BRAVIA 7II Launch In India With RGB Backlight Master Drive Pro
By Shikhar Mehrotra  •  3 Aug 2026

Sony India expands its premium television lineup with two of its flagship products: BRAVIA 9II and BRAVIA 7II. They introduce a genuinely different approach to how a TV produces color rather than an incremental brightness bump (what we’ve seen other brands do over the years). Also Read: JioTag 2 Launches in India With Apple Find …

ImageAmazon’s Great Freedom Sale Is Back, And The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Is Already On The Discount List
By Shikhar Mehrotra  •  3 Aug 2026

Amazon’s Great Freedom Sale returns on August 7, 2026, ahead of Independence Day on August 15. The company has already started teasing smartphone deals ahead of the event, headlined by a discount on a foldable that you wouldn’t expect to appear on this list: it’s the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. Also Read: Sony BRAVIA …

ImageJioTag 2 Launches in India With Apple Find My and Google Find Hub Support for ₹1,249
By Mehtab Ansari  •  2 Aug 2026

Reliance Jio has launched the JioTag 2 in India, nearly three years after introducing the original JioTag. The biggest change this time is cross-platform compatibility, with the tracker supporting both Apple’s Find My network and Google’s Find Hub straight out of the box. Unlike the JioTag Go, which was limited to Google’s ecosystem, the new …

ImageiQOO Z11 India Launch Teased: CEO Drops Another Hint Ahead of Debut
By Mehtab Ansari  •  2 Aug 2026

iQOO has started teasing the arrival of its next Z-series smartphone in India. The company’s India CEO, Nipun Marya, first shared an acrostic post on X where the first letter of each line spelled out “ZELEVEN,” leaving little doubt that the iQOO Z11 is on the way. A day later, he followed it up with …

ImageOne UI 9: Rollout Schedule, Supported Devices, and What’s New
By Mehtab Ansari  •  2 Aug 2026

Samsung’s Android 17-based One UI 9 is officially here, first shipping on the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Z Fold8, and Z Flip8, with the wider S26 series still working through beta. I’ve been running it on my Z Fold8 Ultra for about a week now, and there’s a lot to like, plus a familiar list …

ImageOnePlus N6x Launched in India With 7,000mAh Battery: Price, Specifications
By Mehtab Ansari  •  31 Jul 2026

OnePlus has expanded its budget N-series lineup in India with the launch of the OnePlus N6x. The smartphone is available in Burgundy Red and Ice Blue, with sales scheduled to begin on August 4 at 12 PM IST. The 4GB + 64GB variant is priced at ₹18,999, while the 4GB + 128GB model costs ₹20,999. …

ImageExclusive: Nothing Is Betting Its Future on AI, Putting Smartphones on the Back Seat
By Aryan Vyas  •  31 Jul 2026

Nothing appears to be preparing for its biggest strategic shift yet. According to information shared with us by a seasoned industry insider with a credible track record, the London-based consumer tech brand is gradually repositioning itself as an AI-first company, with a fresh lineup of audio and wearable products leading the transition. The shift won’t …

ImageI Went Inside ASUS’ Design Studio at COMPUTEX 2026. Here’s Why Premium Laptops Are No Longer Just About Specs
By Pranav Dixit  •  31 Jul 2026

At COMPUTEX 2026, every company pushed the idea that AI will shape the next generation of PCs. But when I visited the ASUS Design Center in Taipei, I saw something different. Inside, industrial designers talked about nature, user behavior, hinges, materials, and emotions—not processor roadmaps or benchmark charts. In a closed-door session with a handful …

ImageXiaomi 17 vs Motorola Edge 70 Pro+: Do You Really Need to Spend ₹42,000 More for the Same Camera System?
By Karan Rathore  •  30 Jul 2026

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ costs ₹47,999. The Xiaomi 17 costs ₹89,999, a full ₹42,000 more. Both phones pack a 50MP periscope zoom lens and 4K video recording, but the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ adds a fourth 50MP Quad Pixel selfie, a dedicated selfie sensor, to the mix, all at nearly half the price. This …

ImagePS5 Now Costs ₹69,990 In India And The Timing Could Not Be Worse
By Shikhar Mehrotra  •  30 Jul 2026

Sony launched the PS5 in India in 2021 at ₹49,990: I can’t believe it has been five years. Five years and several global chip shortages later, the same console now costs ₹69,990: a 40% increase from the launch price.  The latest hike, confirmed via MRP stickers on new retail stock and Sony Center listings, brings …

ImageSamsung’s Galaxy F70 Pro 5G Is Officially Coming To India
By Shikhar Mehrotra  •  30 Jul 2026

Samsung launched the Galaxy F70e in February to kick off a new mid-range series in India. The more capable sibling, however, will arrive later this month. A dedicated Flipkart microsite for the Galaxy F70 Pro 5G went live earlier today. Also Read: Vivo’s T5x 5G Gets A Fusion Red Paint Job: Everything Else Stays The …

ImageThe Government Has Finally Clarified Which Old Vehicles Actually Need Work Done For E20 Petrol
By Shikhar Mehrotra  •  30 Jul 2026

After months of social media speculation and viral claims about E20 fuel damaging older vehicles, the government has now put an official, narrower boundary around exactly which vehicles are affected. From the looks of it, it’s a far more limited group than the broader panic suggested. Also Read: Mercedes-Benz’s Entry-Level SUV Goes Electric For The …

ImageVivo’s T5x 5G Gets A Fusion Red Paint Job: Everything Else Stays The Same
By Shikhar Mehrotra  •  30 Jul 2026

Vivo is changing how the T5x 5G (review) looks. The company has introduced a Fusion Red colorway for the smartphone in India, joining the Cyber Green and Star Silver options the phone arrived with back in March.  Also Read: GM G+ Display Pulse 100W TFT Adapter Review: The Charger That Shows You Exactly What It’s …

ImageASUS Pad T3201 Launched in India With Tandem OLED Display for Rs 45,990: Check Specifications
By Mehtab Ansari  •  30 Jul 2026

ASUS has launched the Pad T3201 in India, marking its return to the country’s tablet market. The tablet is priced at ₹45,990 for the 8GB + 128GB variant, while the 8GB + 256GB model costs ₹49,990. The Pad T3201 will go on sale from August 6 through Flipkart, the ASUS eShop, ASUS Exclusive Stores, Reliance …

Load More