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-Carlsen Martin Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2026, 16:15 [IST] Realme has launched the new C100i smartphone in the Indian market. This new 4G smartphone focuses heavily on structural durability and battery performance. It arrives as a swift follow-up to the recently released C100x.The device stands out with its heavy-duty build, featuring ArmorShell Protection and IP64 dust and water resistance. Realme claims the phone has passed rigorous military-grade MIL-STD-810H durability tests. It can survive drops from up to two metres, ensuring reliability in tough environments.Realme C100i Specificiations & FeaturesThe handset sports a large 6.8-inch HD+ IPS LCD screen with Panda glass…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 16:03 [IST] Realme has launched the P4s 5G in India, adding another battery-focused 5G smartphone to its portfolio. The phone combines an 8,000mAh battery, 80W fast charging, a 144Hz AMOLED display and MediaTek’s Dimensity 7400 Ultra chipset.The Realme P4s 5G is aimed at users looking for long battery life and gaming-focused performance without stepping into flagship pricing.Realme P4s 5G Price in IndiaThe Realme P4s 5G price in India starts at ₹34,999 for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. The 8GB + 256GB model costs ₹37,999, while the 12GB + 256GB version…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026, 2:32 [IST] Apple has scheduled its next major hardware launch event for September 9, bringing the focus back to its annual iPhone refresh. The event will be held at the Steve Jobs Theatre in Apple Park, Cupertino.Apple has not revealed its full launch lineup, but the iPhone 18 Pro series and Apple’s first foldable are expected to be the stars of the show. The company could also announce new Apple Watch and AirPods models, along with release details for its latest software updates.Apple September Event: Date, Time and VenueApple’s September event will…

Worth noting for anyone comparing notes across regions is that Samsung is again splitting chipsets this generation, with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 going to markets like the US, China, and Japan, while the Exynos 2600 ships in Europe, India, and South Korea. So, naturally, the Z Flip 8 I have been using runs the Exynos version. The phone ships with 12GB of RAM and a base 256GB storage, and in day-to-day use, it is genuinely excellent. On benchmarks, it posted an AnTuTu score of 2,202,455 and Geekbench 6 scores of 2,410 single-core / 9,273 multi-core. Here’s how it…

-Carlsen Martin Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 16:19 [IST] Indian technology brand Ai+ Smartphone has announced its upcoming Nova 2 Power 5G, revealing its design, colour options and processor ahead of its India launch. The new smartphone will join the company’s growing Nova 2 Series and is aimed at users looking for a combination of performance, design and privacy-focused software.Alongside the phone announcement, Ai+ Smartphone has also introduced its Project Open Review 2.0 initiative, giving selected reviewers and security experts early access to the device.Project Open Review 2.0 Expands TestingWith Project Open Review 2.0, technology journalists, content creators and tech…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 11:25 [IST] Philips first teased its plans to launch smartphones in India in October 2025, but the brand has remained relatively quiet on the smartphone front since then. Now, Philips appears to be gearing up for its India debut, with a dedicated smartphone microsite going live on Amazon India.The microsite confirms that Philips smartphones are coming to India soon and reveals key details about the upcoming Philips S7221. While the company has yet to announce its launch date or pricing, the revealed specifications suggest that the phone will target the competitive budget…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 14:08 [IST] Vivo is expanding its T-series smartphone lineup in India with the launch of the Vivo T5. The company has confirmed that the performance-focused smartphone will debut in the country on September 2. The upcoming model will succeed the Vivo T4 and is expected to target buyers looking for strong performance, a premium display and long battery life.The Vivo T5 is expected to be priced under Rs 40,000 in India, putting it in a competitive segment with several performance-oriented smartphones.Vivo T5 5G India Launch: What to ExpectOne of the biggest highlights…

In the long wait for the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI, an open-world game about crime, some in the gaming community are being targeted by cybercriminals in the real world. Fans are still waiting for the game more than a decade after the release of GTA 5, which sold more copies than any game ever, except for Minecraft. Now, after multiple GTA 6 delays and with some fans desperate for any scrap of news, hackers are using the cover as a perfect opportunity to target eager gamers. Cybercriminals have created fake websites impersonating Rockstar, the developer behind GTA 6.…

-Carlsen Martin Updated: Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 15:29 [IST] Indian wearable brand Fire-Boltt has officially expanded its consumer electronics portfolio in India. Its parent company has launched the new smartphone brand, boltt. This bold move introduces the brand into the highly competitive mobile market. These first budget-friendly smartphones are the boltt Ace 5G and the boltt Evo.Both new devices target customers looking for strong performance at an affordable price. The smartphones feature a clean, stock version of Android 16. It comes completely free of any annoying pre-installed bloatware. They also include built-in integration with Google Gemini AI features out of…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 17:35 [IST] ColorOS 17 is expected to bring a major change to OPPO’s software ecosystem, as the upcoming Android 17-based interface could extend beyond OPPO smartphones to OnePlus and Realme devices.The move is part of OPPO’s reported plans to create a more unified software experience across its brands, with OxygenOS and Realme UI potentially making way for ColorOS 17 on eligible devices. While OPPO has yet to officially announce the complete rollout plan, closed beta testing has already begun for select smartphones, offering an early look at what could be in store.ColorOS…