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-Carlsen Martin Published: Thursday, July 2, 2026, 12:05 [IST] Xiaomi has achieved a major milestone with its popular Redmi Note series. The company has officially recorded over 500 million global sales over a 12-year history. This announcement comes just ahead of the highly anticpated Redmi Note 17 series launch later this month.Xiaomi executive Lu Weibing shared the sales milestone. The success highlights the enduring global demand for affordable devices. However, this achievement comes during one of the toughest economic phases for the smartphone industry. Rising component and production costs are forcing manufacturers to adjust their product strategies.Addressing Market Pressures in…

oi -Kabir Jain Published: Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 12:44 [IST] Realme has announced a price revision for the 16T 5G in India, effective July 1. The phone is now available at a starting offer price of Rs. 25,999 on Flipkart, mainline stores, and realme.com, though this price is after applying bank discounts rather than the base MRP.New Pricing and OffersThe offer runs from July 1 at 12PM through July 15 at 12PM. Here’s how the pricing breaks down across variants:The 6GB/128GB variant is listed at Rs. 29,999 MRP. With a flat Rs. 2,000 discount and a Rs. 2,000 credit card…

Sony announced Wednesday that it will stop producing physical discs for all new PlayStation games starting in January 2028, marking a move into an all-digital future. After that, every new release will be sold digitally through the PlayStation Store and other retailers. Games released before the cutoff will continue to be available on disc. Physical copies have long been a staple of gaming culture, so for many players, saying goodbye to game discs will be bittersweet. However, Sony said the decision reflects how most players already buy and play games today. “This is a natural direction for Sony Interactive Entertainment…

oi -Kabir Jain Published: Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 14:57 [IST] Ahead of the Nothing Phone (4b)’s official launch on July 7, tipster Debayan Roy has shared what he claims is an exclusive confirmation of a special RCB edition of the phone, alongside a fresh round of specifications.The RCB EditionAccording to Roy, a special Royal Challengers Bengaluru edition of the Nothing Phone (4b) is in the works. Nothing has an ongoing RCB sponsorship, which has previously surfaced in the brand’s marketing campaigns. Beyond the confirmation of its existence, no additional details about the RCB edition’s design, pricing, or availability have been…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 17:04 [IST] Oppo’s Reno 16 series will launch in India on 2 July, with the company positioning the lineup around cameras, durability and a new magnetic accessory. The series is expected to include the Reno 16 and Reno 16c, while the Oppo Bubble accessory could become one of the more unusual additions to the launch.The phones will be sold through Amazon India and Oppo’s wider online and offline retail channels. Oppo has already confirmed several hardware details for the Reno 16, but the official India prices will be announced at the launch…

oi -Kabir Jain Published: Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 11:15 [IST] Samsung has released a series of teaser videos across its social channels ahead of Galaxy Unpacked, and while they look playful at first glance, there’s something worth paying attention to if you look closely.A familiar shape keeps appearing throughout, and given what’s leaked about Samsung’s upcoming foldable lineup, it’s not hard to guess what it’s pointing to.What the Teasers ShowThe videos feature everyday objects going through transformations, including pizza slices, chocolate bars, a puzzle, dalgona, a squeegee, a photo, and even the Taj Mahal. Each clip is short and visually…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 13:24 [IST] Samsung has expanded its Galaxy A-series lineup in India with the launch of the Galaxy A27 5G, bringing premium features such as AI-powered tools, long-term software support, and a high-refresh-rate AMOLED display to the mid-range segment. Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset, the smartphone also packs a 50MP OIS camera, a 5,000mAh battery, andSamsung’s Awesome Intelligence suite. Here’s everything you need to know about the Galaxy A27 5G, including its specifications, pricing, and availability in India.Samsung Galaxy A27 5G SpecificationsThe Samsung Galaxy A27 5G is powered by the…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 14:35 [IST] Nothing has once again increased the prices of its Phone 4a and Phone 4a Pro in India, marking the second hike since the smartphones launched earlier this year. The latest revision raises prices by up to Rs. 4,000, taking the cumulative increase to as much as Rs. 9,000 on certain variants.The move means buyers who were waiting for festive offers or discounts may now have to pay considerably more for the same devices. The revised pricing is already effective, and the company is expected to retain these prices for the…

oi -Kabir Jain Published: Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 14:37 [IST] Apple goes to extraordinary lengths to keep its supply chain a secret. That wall just got a massive crack in it. A ransomware attack on Tata Electronics has reportedly dumped a huge cache of internal files onto the dark web, and buried in there is information tied to the still unreleased iPhone 18 Pro.What HappenedReuters is reporting that a hacking group called World Leaks broke into Tata Electronics’ systems and published over 200,000 files online. Tata isn’t just any supplier here. It both manufactures parts and assembles iPhones, making it…

-Carlsen Martin Updated: Monday, June 29, 2026, 13:43 [IST] Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy M47 5G across India today. This mid-range smartphone brings premium features to a wider audience. It focuses on long-term performance and high-quality display technology. Users can purchase it through Amazon and the official Samsung website. The first sale begins shortly with attractive launch day discounts.This new entry aims to dominate the sub-25k price category. It provides a massive battery that caters to heavy mobile users. Modern design elements make it appealing to younger Indian consumers. Samsung continues its streak of offering high-end features in affordable…