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-Kabir Jain Updated: Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 13:00 [IST] Redmi has officially launched the Turbo 5 in India today, June 16, and it’s a bigger deal than just another mid-range phone. This is the first time Redmi is bringing its Turbo series to India directly under the Redmi brand, rather than renaming it under POCO as it has done in the past.The phone is available via Amazon India. Redmi has been billing it as the fastest Redmi phone ever, and the specs back that claim up fairly well.Display and DesignThe Turbo 5 gets a 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a…

-Kabir Jain Updated: Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 10:45 [IST] Google hasn’t officially announced its next Pixel Drop yet, but it may have accidentally done so anyway. Promotional videos spotted on Google’s Amazon account teased three upcoming Pixel Drop features: Screen Reactions for Creators, Gemini Omni, and Turn Your Ideas into Music.The videos weren’t pushed through Google’s usual marketing channels, which makes the whole thing a bit of an accidental reveal.The last Pixel Drop landed in March 2026, and based on Google’s usual quarterly schedule, the next one is slightly overdue. Going by the branding on these videos, it looks like…

oi -Kabir Jain Published: Monday, June 15, 2026, 12:39 [IST] iQOO’s next Neo-series phone may swap Qualcomm for MediaTek.A new Geekbench listing believed to belong to the iQOO Neo 11S has surfaced online, and it points to MediaTek’s upcoming Dimensity 9500 chip. If the listing is accurate, the phone could become one of the first devices to use the company’s next-generation flagship processor.The benchmark entry, linked to a Vivo device carrying the model number V2545A (via), also suggests the phone could ship with Android 16 and 16GB of RAM.MediaTek Variant Could Join the Neo 11 LineupWhat’s interesting here isn’t the…

OPPO and OnePlus have kicked off their monthly ColorOS update for June 2026, and it’s a fairly packed one. The rollout is currently live in China, with more devices set to get it by the end of the month.What’s interesting here is that this isn’t just for ColorOS 16 users. Even people still running ColorOS 13 on Android 13 are getting some of these changes, which is a nice touch for anyone holding onto an older device.Lock Screen Island Now Plays MusicThe Lock Screen Island has picked up support for KuGou Music, complete with full screen lyrics. If you’ve used…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Monday, June 15, 2026, 13:30 [IST] OnePlus is expanding its smartphone portfolio in India with the introduction of the new N Series, a lineup aimed at strengthening its presence in the highly competitive budget and mid-range segments.The new series is expected to cater to young consumers looking for reliable smartphones without stretching their budgets, while helping OnePlus reach a broader audience in one of its most important markets.OnePlus N6 Launch, Availability, and Expected Price RangeThe first smartphone under the new lineup, the OnePlus N6, is scheduled to launch in India on June 30.The OnePlus N6 will…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Monday, June 15, 2026, 9:40 [IST] Vivo has started revealing key details about its next-generation foldable smartphone, the Vivo X Fold 6, ahead of its anticipated launch in China later this month. The company has already confirmed that the device will mark a major shift for its foldable lineup by adopting MediaTek’s flagship Dimensity 9500 chipset instead of the Snapdragon platform that powered previous Vivo foldables.Recent teasers shared by Vivo Product Vice President Huang Tao and Vivo Communication Technology Product Manager Han Boxia have shed more light on the foldable’s design, camera capabilities, display technology, and…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 9:22 [IST] Samsung’s Galaxy A27 has appeared in several leaks, showing renders and detailed specifications. The remaining unknown detail, the price, has now surfaced. In the Eurozone, the Galaxy A27 is expected at €349 for 6GB RAM with 128GB storage. The 8GB RAM with 256GB storage version is reportedly set at €439.Pricing indicates a jump over the Galaxy A26 launch figures. The previous model started at €299 for 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. The higher A26 variant launched at €369 with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. This means the Galaxy A27 base…

-Kabir Jain Updated: Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 12:35 [IST] Realme has launched the P4R 5G in India, adding a new option to the budget 5G smartphone segment. The device’s biggest highlight is its 8,000mAh battery, paired with a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor, a 144Hz display, and a 50MP rear camera.The smartphone will go on sale from June 17 through Flipkart and Realme’s online store. While the base variant carries a retail price of Rs 18,999, launch offers bring the effective starting price down to Rs 16,999 for a limited period.Battery Life Takes PriorityThe Realme P4R 5G is built around an…

oi -Carlsen Martin Updated: Thursday, June 11, 2026, 8:04 [IST] The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is set to go on sale in India for the first time today. To recall, the Edge 70 Pro Plus made its debut in India last week as the fourth phone in the series, following the Moto Edge 70, Edge 70 Fusion, and Edge 70 Pro.The Motorola Edge 70 Pro Plus features a MediaTek chipset, three 50MP cameras, a vibrant 1.5K OLED display, a sizeable silicon carbon battery with both wired and wireless fast charging support, and tough exterior.Motorola Edge 70 Pro Plus Price and…

-Carlsen Martin Updated: Thursday, June 11, 2026, 13:06 [IST] OnePlus is building interest in its next budget smartphone, sharing a cryptic teaser across social media. The campaign points toward an affordable device aimed at value-focused buyers, and early indications suggest India will be a priority market for this launch.Listing clues on the Amazon India site hint that the phone may carry the name OnePlus N6. The device is said to sit below the Rs. 20,000 mark, placing it in direct competition with other entry-level and lower mid-range options popular in India.OnePlus N6 Teaser and Budget Smartphone DesignThe shared teaser image…