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-Kabir Jain Updated: Thursday, July 9, 2026, 12:48 [IST] Lava has announced a new smartphone series called Virat, launching exclusively through Flipkart. It’s the company’s first line built specifically for online sales rather than adapted from its existing retail-first lineup, and it signals a real shift in strategy for a brand that’s historically leaned on physical retail across smaller towns.Why Lava Is Making This MoveLava has spent 17 years building its business around in-house manufacturing and a large offline retail network, over 1.65 lakh retailers and 1,000-plus distributors, by its own count. But the company says its online sales grew…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 10:39 [IST] Vivo recently confirmed the launch of its second T5 series smartphone in India. The Vivo T5 Lite 5G will debut as the second phone in the line-up in India and follows the launch of the Vivo T5x 5G earlier this year.The company has now begun teasing the smartphone ahead of its official debut, revealing key battery details and confirming its availability via Flipkart. A dedicated microsite for the handset has also gone live, giving us our first official look at its design and software.Vivo T5 Lite 5G India Launch TeasedVivo…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 14:23 [IST] Motorola has expanded its popular Moto G series in India. The company launched the new Moto G77 Power on schedule. This smartphone targets power users. It prioritizes exceptional battery capacity alongside a highly durable build quality, all while maintaining a solid overall package at an affordable price.Moto G77 Power Specifications and FeaturesThe headline feature is undoubtedly the massive 7000mAh battery. This high-capacity cell supports 30W TurboPower fast charging. It also provides 6W wired reverse charging to power other gadgets. Thanks to smart engineering, the phone remains manageable. It weighs 215…

-Carlsen Martin Published: Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 15:40 [IST] Xiaomi is preparing to release the new HyperOS 3.3 beta update for its premium smartphones. This software upgrade targets the flagship Xiaomi 17 series and the Xiaomi 15T Pro globally. The upcoming roll-out introduces essential Android 17 API integration to ensure better overall system performance. Indian users will also receive this software build on compatible premium devices.The upcoming beta upgrade carries the specific build designation OS3.0.331.0.X. It marks a significant shift from the current OS3.0.301.x system software base. While focusing heavily on system stability, it maintains feature parity with the HyperOS…

oi -Kabir Jain Published: Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 13:41 [IST] Xiaomi has locked in a launch date for its next mid-range lineup. The Redmi Note 17 series debuts in China on July 14, and ahead of that, the company has already shown off the design and confirmed a few key details, while leaks have filled in a lot of the rest.When and WhereThe launch event happens on July 14 at 7 PM local time in China, which works out to 4:30 PM IST. Xiaomi confirmed this through a post on Weibo, which also included the first official look at the…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Tuesday, July 7, 2026, 16:00 [IST] Nothing has officially introduced the Phone (4b) in India, marking the debut device in its new b-series smartphones. The Nothing Phone 4b sits under the Phone 4a (Review) as the company’s most affordable phone in 2026. Nothing is also expected to delay or cancel smartphones under the CMF brand this year, which means the ‘b’ moniker could be used on more devices.The Nothing Phone 4b features a Snapdragon chipset, a dual-camera setup, a massive battery with fast charging support, and a vibrant AMOLED display. It also introduces a redesigned Glyph…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Tuesday, July 7, 2026, 16:31 [IST] The Samsung Galaxy A27 5G is now available for purchase in India. To recall, the Galaxy A27 was unveiled in India last week, sitting just under the Galaxy A37 5G, which made its debut earlier this year.The Galaxy A27 5G arrives with a mix of upgrades that matter for everyday use. Samsung has moved to a punch-hole display design, added Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection, and included a 50MP main camera with optical image stabilisation. The company is also promising six years of Android OS and security updates, which remains a…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Tuesday, July 7, 2026, 16:55 [IST] Motorola is set to launch yet another smartphone in its Edge series in India soon. The Motorola Edge 70 Max will arrive as the fifth smartphones in the Edge 70 series to make its debut in India, following the Moto Edge 70, Edge 70 Fusion, Edge 70 Pro, and Edge 70 Pro Plus. As of now, it is unclear whether the Moto Edge 70 Max will sitMotorola Edge 70 Max Launch: What to ExpectA dedicated microsite for the Motorola Edge 70 Max has gone live on Flipkart, all but confirming…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Tuesday, July 7, 2026, 13:05 [IST] The iQOO 16 may not arrive in India this year, according to a new industry leak. The reported delay comes amid rising global prices of DRAM and NAND memory, which are significantly increasing smartphone manufacturing costs.If launched under current market conditions, the flagship could reportedly be priced above Rs 85,000, making it difficult for iQOO to compete in India’s premium smartphone segment. The development suggests the company may be reworking its India strategy, with greater focus on affordable and value-driven smartphones.iQOO 16 Launch Could Be Put on HoldAccording to tipster…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Tuesday, July 7, 2026, 7:25 [IST] Vivo’s next V-series refresh may arrive sooner than expected, with a new leak claiming that the Vivo V80 lineup is being prepared for a mid-August launch. The rumour points to a sizeable battery upgrade and a high-refresh display, while suggesting that Vivo may retain some core hardware from the Vivo V70.Additionally, the Vivo V80 price in India is tipped to start from under Rs 60,000. The post by tipster Sanju Choudhary suggests that the Vivo V80 will cost around the same as the recently launched OPPO Reno 16, which is…