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oi -Kabir Jain Published: Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 10:58 [IST] iQOO and Vivo have raised prices on four smartphones in India again, with increases of up to Rs 3,000 per variant. This is the second round of hikes for these models in a short span, and the new prices are already live.The smartphones got their initial hike earlier this month.New Prices After the Second HikeiQOO 1512GB/256GB: Rs 72,999 to Rs 74,99916GB/512GB: Rs 79,999 to Rs 81,999iQOO 15R8GB/256GB: Rs 46,999 to Rs 47,99912GB/256GB: Rs 50,999 to Rs 52,99912GB/512GB: Rs 57,999 to Rs 59,999iQOO Neo 108GB/256GB: Rs 37,999 to Rs 39,99912GB/256GB: Rs…

oi -Kabir Jain Updated: Monday, June 22, 2026, 17:50 [IST] Nothing co-founder Akis Evangelidis posted an explanation on X today breaking down what the new (b) series actually means, after days of speculation following the brand’s cryptic teasers.What Akis SaidThe explanation is straightforward. Numbers represent generations, letters indicate product segments. The (a) Series remains Nothing’s most premium line below the unnumbered flagship products. The (b) Series sits below that, expanding the portfolio into a new, more accessible segment.”This avoids overusing suffixes and provides a clearer naming structure as the portfolio expands,” Akis wrote, hinting that more lettered segments could follow…

oi -Kabir Jain Published: Monday, June 22, 2026, 19:29 [IST] OPPO has started teasing the Reno 16 series in India, with dedicated microsites now live on Amazon and Flipkart. At the same time, the company has opened registrations for a ₹9 Reno 16 Series Privilege Pack that bundles freebies and discount vouchers for prospective buyers.The teasers don’t reveal much about the phones themselves, but recent leaks have shed light on what could be coming, particularly the Reno 16C, a model that has yet to make its debut anywhere.What Does the ₹9 Privilege Pack Include?For ₹9, buyers get access to several…

-Kabir Jain Updated: Monday, June 22, 2026, 16:42 [IST] Ai+ has launched the Nova 2 Neo 5G and Nova 2 Pro 5G in India, adding two new budget-focused smartphones to its growing lineup. While both devices pack large 6,000mAh batteries and Android 16 out of the box, the Nova 2 Pro stands out with a 144Hz display and MediaTek’s Dimensity 7100 chipset.The company is targeting buyers looking for affordable 5G smartphones, with prices starting at ₹12,999 before bank offers.Nova 2 Pro Specs and FeaturesThe Nova 2 Pro is the more feature-packed option of the two.It comes with a large 6.9-inch…

oi -Kabir Jain Published: Monday, June 22, 2026, 11:09 [IST] OPPO has officially teased the Reno 16 Series on both Flipkart and Amazon India, with microsites now live on both platforms under the tagline “The Reno Returns.”No official India launch date has been announced yet, though tipster Abhishek Yadav has leaked July 2 as the likely date.What the Teasers ShowLooking closely at the Flipkart banner, you can spot what appears to be the OPPO Bubble accessory alongside a set of earbuds, which could be the Enco Air 5.As for the phones, reports suggest OPPO could bring up to four models…

Claude Guillemot, co-founder of French video game company Ubisoft, died Friday at the age of 69. According to French media (via Bloomberg), Guillemot died in a plane crash in the French resort town of La Baule. He was one of two people aboard the plane, both of whom died. Guillemot founded Ubisoft with his four brothers in 1986. Since then, the company has published the Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Prince of Persia, and Tom Clancy video game franchises, as well as many other titles. The family retains control of Ubisoft, and Guillemot’s brother Yves is still CEO. Guillemot was also…

-Ashwani Sharma Published: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 12:54 [IST] Xiaomi expanded its Indian portfolio today by launching the premium Redmi Turbo 5. This powerhouse starts at ₹37,999. It features an industry-leading 7,540mAh battery and the Dimensity 8500 Ultra chipset. The first sale begins June 19 at 12 PM IST on Amazon and mi.com. This device targets users who prioritize battery life and high-end performance.Most flagship phones offer smaller batteries to maintain a slim design. However, Redmi provides a massive 7,540mAh cell without making the phone bulky. You can charge this giant battery quickly using 100W fast charging technology. This combination…

oi -Kabir Jain Published: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 13:31 [IST] OnePlus has quietly expanded the OnePlus 15R lineup in India with a new memory variant. The 16GB/512GB option has been listed on both Amazon India and the OnePlus India website, joining the existing 12GB/256GB and 12GB/512GB models.There’s a small catch, though. The OnePlus India website currently shows the variant as unavailable, while Amazon India has it listed but only accessible to Prime members for now.The new variant is priced at Rs 61,999.Same Specs, More RAMSince this is purely a memory upgrade, the rest of the phone stays the same (check…

-Ashwani Sharma Published: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 13:44 [IST] The Android 17 update is now live for Pixel 10 Pro users in India. This release changes the flagship battle against the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. Both phones now offer advanced artificial intelligence features tailored for Indian users. You get better voice recognition for regional languages and improved battery efficiency. This update makes choosing between these two premium devices harder for buyers today.Google’s latest software brings a revamped Desktop Mode to the Pixel series. Samsung counters this with its mature DeX experience on the S25 Ultra. While Google focuses on deep…

-Carlsen Martin Updated: Friday, June 19, 2026, 8:35 [IST] Nothing has officially released two new Pokémon-themed teasers in its signature dot-matrix style. This classic marketing tactic suggests that the London-based technology brand is preparing new hardware. Fans of the brand are already decoding what these characters could represent.The teasers feature the pocket monsters Blastoise and Jumpluff. Nothing traditionally uses iconic Pokémon as codenames for its upcoming devices before a launch. For instance, previous smartphones like Phone (2a) used the codename Aerodactyl. Now, the community is speculating on what these new characters hint at.What Blastoise Teases for Nothing IndiaBlastoise is a…