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oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Thursday, June 4, 2026, 14:12 [IST] AnTuTu has released its Android flagship smartphone performance rankings for May 2026, and the latest list brings several notable changes despite expectations of a relatively stable month. While rising storage costs and a slower launch cycle were expected to keep the rankings largely unchanged, smartphone brands continued pushing hardware performance to new heights.Best-Performing Smartphones in May 2026Topping the charts is the Red Magic 11S Pro+, which achieved an impressive average benchmark score of 4,171,821 points. The gaming-focused flagship narrowly edged out the iQOO 15 Ultra, which secured second place with…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Thursday, June 4, 2026, 8:40 [IST] The second half of 2026 is shaping up to be one of the busiest periods for flagship smartphone launches in recent years. According to reliable tipster Digital Chat Station (DCS), several leading Chinese smartphone brands are accelerating their launch schedules, potentially creating a packed September filled with premium smartphone announcements.Xiaomi 18 Series Launch Tipped for SeptemberDCS claims that Xiaomi has largely finalized plans to unveil the Xiaomi 18 series in September 2026 in China. The timeline aligns with the company’s previous strategy, as the Xiaomi 17 lineup debuted in September…

Meta’s attempt to pioneer a metaverse and make VR cool totally flopped, except for one shining diamond in the rough: Supernatural, a VR fitness game that made working out feel fun and accessible. Now, users can rejoice that Supernatural isn’t shutting down after all. Meta went through the hassle of fighting an eight-month antitrust battle so that it could acquire Within, the game studio that made Supernatural, in 2023. The deal was reportedly worth around $400 million, plus however much it costs to fight and win an FTC lawsuit. Yet after all that effort, Meta laid off much of its…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 12:30 [IST] Lava has introduced the Bold N2 5G in India, targeting buyers seeking 5G on a budget. The phone will succeed the Lava Bold N1 5G (Review), which was unveiled in India last year.The phone features a Unisoc chipset, a large 6000mAh battery and fast charging support. It ships with Android 16 and supports an IP64-rated dust and water-resistant body.Lava Bold N2 5G Price and Availability in IndiaThe Lava Bold N2 5G will be available from June 09, 2026, through Amazon in India. Lava is offering one configuration with 4GB RAM…

-Kabir Jain Updated: Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 12:36 [IST] realme has confirmed the launch date of its upcoming P4R 5G smartphone in India. The device is set to debut on June 10, expanding the company’s online-focused P-series lineup with a new battery-centric offering.While realme hasn’t revealed the complete specifications yet, the company has started teasing some of the phone’s headline features ahead of launch.realme P4R 5G Launch Date AnnouncedThe realme P4R 5G will launch in India on June 10, 2026. The smartphone will be available through Flipkart and the official realme website following its debut.The announcement gives us the clearest…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 14:05 [IST] DxOMark has published its camera review of the Vivo X300 Ultra, and the results may come as a surprise. Despite being Vivo’s most advanced and expensive camera-focused smartphone, the X300 Ultra scored 170 points, placing it just behind the Vivo X300 Pro, which achieved 171 points. The current DxOMark leader remains Huawei’s Pura 80 Ultra with 175 points.While the one-point difference between the two Vivo flagships is unlikely to be noticeable in real-world photography, the result stands out given the X300 Ultra’s more ambitious camera hardware and premium positioning.Video Performance…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 8:15 [IST] Xiaomi has officially announced the launch date of the Redmi Turbo 5 in India. The launch will mark the debut of Redmi’s performance-focused Turbo series in the country. To recall, the Redmi Turbo 5 and Turbo 5 Max were unveiled in China earlier this year, although only the vanilla model is coming to India.Redmi Turbo 5 Launch Date in IndiaThe Redmi Turbo 5 launch date in India is set for June 16. Reports also suggest that the Redmi 17 could be unveiled alongside the Turbo 5. Moreover, the Xiaomi 17T…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 9:04 [IST] Realme recently confirmed the launch of yet another smartphone in its P4 series in India. The Realme P4R 5G is set to debut as the first ‘R’ branded smartphone in the P series. While the Realme P4R’s official launch date and specifications are yet to be revealed, new information recently emerged about its pricing.Realme P4R 5G Price in India: What to ExpectA post by tipster Sanju Choudhary showcased the box price of the upcoming Realme P4R 5G. The post suggests that the Realme P4R 5G box price will come in…

Board, the three-year-old, New York-based startup building what it calls “together tech” — tech designed to bring people physically into the same room — has closed a $20 million Series A led by Union Square Ventures. General Partner Michael Mignano, in his first investment since joining USV, will join the company’s board of directors. The round also brought in some famous angel investors including Biz Stone, Tim Ferriss, and Scott Belsky. The raise comes about eight months after founder Brynn Putnam — who previously sold connected fitness startup Mirror to Lululemon for $500 million — unveiled Board publicly at TechCrunch…

-Kabir Jain Updated: Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 11:11 [IST] Apple’s Liquid Glass design language has become one of the biggest software design trends since the arrival of iOS 26, and Oppo is taking notes. A new leak suggests ColorOS 17 may introduce more liquid glass-like interface elements, dynamic lighting effects, and smoother animations as part of a broader visual overhaul.The latest information comes from tipster Digital Chat Station, who claims Oppo is preparing a noticeable visual refresh for ColorOS 17.Oppo May Be Focusing on the Look and Feel This TimeAccording to the leak, ColorOS 17 could introduce more liquid glass-like…