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oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Friday, August 21, 2026, 10:30 [IST] Sony is gearing up to unveil its next mid-range Xperia smartphone, with the company confirming a global launch event for 25 August 2026. The upcoming Sony Xperia 10 VIII is expected to headline the presentation, bringing a refreshed design and familiar hardware to the company’s popular mid-range lineup.Ahead of the launch, a suspected European variant has appeared on Geekbench, revealing key performance details and giving consumers an early look at what to expect.Sony Xperia 10 VIII Launch DetailsSony will host its next Xperia product launch event on Tuesday, 25 August…

-Carlsen Martin Updated: Friday, August 21, 2026, 11:51 [IST] Amazon.in’s first Best in Tech Survey suggests that artificial intelligence has become a mainstream smartphone buying factor in India, but not at the cost of basics. According to the survey, conducted on Amazon.in in July 2026, 82% of smartphone buyers said they consider AI features while choosing a new device.The findings are based on more than 40,000 responses across smartphones, laptops and tablets, home entertainment and appliances, and wearables and audio. For smartphones, the data points to a market where buyers expect newer AI tools, yet still judge a phone by…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Friday, August 21, 2026, 13:12 [IST] The Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G is now available for purchase in India, shortly after making its debut in the country. The latest addition to the Pova 8 lineup brings a gaming-focused hardware package, a high-refresh-rate AMOLED display, a large battery and the company’s distinctive Alive Matrix Display on the rear. The smartphone is powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 7400 Ultimate chipset and runs Android 16-based HiOS 16.Pova 8 Pro 5G Price in India and OffersThe Pova 8 Pro 5G starts at Rs. 49,999 for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Friday, August 21, 2026, 13:28 [IST] Poco has expanded its M8 series in India with the launch of the new Poco M8x 5G. The smartphone joins the Poco M8 5G and Poco M8 Power in the company’s mid-range lineup. It comes with a large 120Hz display, a Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 chipset, a massive battery and a dual rear camera setup. The handset will be sold through Flipkart in three colour options, including a Leather Green variant.Poco M8x 5G Price in India and AvailabilityThe Poco M8x 5G price starts at Rs. 20,999 for the 4GB RAM…

-Carlsen Martin Updated: Friday, August 21, 2026, 11:16 [IST] Qualcomm will unveil two new Snapdragon 8 Elite chips on September 22 at Snapdragon Summit 2026, setting up the next major performance race for premium Android phones. The company has teased the launch with the phrase “Dual 8 Elites”, pointing to a two-chip flagship strategy for device makers.Qualcomm has not confirmed the final product names yet. However, the chips are expected to arrive as the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro. The company’s early messaging highlights faster connectivity, stronger graphics performance and more immersive gaming,…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Thursday, August 20, 2026, 12:28 [IST] The Moto G Max is now available for purchase in India through Flipkart. To recall, Motorola launched the Moto G Max last week in India’s highly competitive sub-30K smartphone segment.The Moto G Max features a 50MP Sony LYTIA 600 camera, Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 chipset, 7000mAh battery, 120Hz display, and dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support.Moto G Max Price & Offers in IndiaThe Moto G Max is priced at Rs. 27,999 in India for the sole 6GB RAM and 128GB storage configuration. The handset is available in Stargazer, Alaskan…

Meta’s experimental vibe-coding gaming app, Pocket, is now rolling out to everyone in the U.S. The app, which arrived quietly last month in the test market of Brazil, allows people to generate small, interactive games using AI prompts, which are published to a scrollable feed. Based on Meta’s acqui-hire of the team at the vibe-coded gaming platform Gizmo earlier this year, these interactive experiences and games — or “gizmos” as Meta calls them — respond to touch and the tilt of your phone, play sound effects, and can include clips of your favorite songs. They can also use photos from your camera roll or access…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Thursday, August 20, 2026, 13:05 [IST] iQOO Z11 was launched in India on Thursday as the latest addition to the company’s Z series. The iQOO Z11 arrives with a strong focus on performance, display quality and battery endurance. Key highlights include the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo chipset, a 144Hz curved AMOLED display and a massive 7,050mAh battery.The smartphone also brings a dual-camera setup with OIS, Android 16-based software and IP68 and IP69 ratings, making it one of the more feature-packed options in the company’s Z series.iQOO Z11 Price in India and AvailabilityThe iQOO Z11 starts at…

-Carlsen Martin Published: Thursday, August 20, 2026, 16:50 [IST] Samsung has raised the India price of the Galaxy S25, making its compact flagship more expensive for buyers looking at the higher storage variants. The revised prices are now visible on Samsung India’s website, with the steepest increase applying to the 512GB model.The Galaxy S25 (Review) is currently listed in three configurations in India. The 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant is priced at Rs 84,999, while the 12GB RAM and 512GB storage option now costs Rs 1,04,999. The entry-level 12GB RAM and 128GB storage model is listed at Rs 74,999.Samsung…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Thursday, August 20, 2026, 8:57 [IST] Samsung has announced its next major Galaxy Event for August 27, where the company is expected to unveil the Galaxy S26 FE. The upcoming Fan Edition smartphone is expected to bring several flagship-inspired features to a more affordable price segment.The Galaxy FE series has traditionally focused on delivering a balance of premium features and competitive pricing, and the Galaxy S26 FE is expected to follow the same approach.Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Specifications Expected According to leaked details, the Galaxy S26 FE could feature a 6.7-inch Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED display…