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oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Friday, June 5, 2026, 7:58 [IST] OnePlus appears to be preparing another budget-focused smartphone lineup in China. The upcoming OnePlus Turbo 6X series has now surfaced on both the Google Play Console and TENAA certification platforms, suggesting that the official launch is drawing closer. The lineup is expected to include the standard OnePlus Turbo 6X and the higher-end Turbo 6X Pro.Adding to the speculation, OnePlus China President Li Jie recently confirmed on Weibo that the Turbo 6X series will debut before June 18 in China. With the launch window now officially acknowledged, teasers and additional details…

-Kabir Jain Updated: Thursday, June 4, 2026, 13:13 [IST] Xiaomi has added a new member to its flagship smartphone lineup in India. The Xiaomi 17T, launched on Wednesday, arrives with a familiar formula that many buyers are looking for right now: a large battery, a capable camera setup, and flagship-level hardware without crossing into ultra-premium pricing territory.Starting at ₹59,999, the phone sits below the Xiaomi 17 Ultra but still brings some of the features that camera enthusiasts may appreciate, including Leica-tuned cameras and a dedicated 5x periscope telephoto lens.Leica Cameras Take Center StageThe camera system is clearly one of the…

When I opened the box the Oura Ring 5 comes in, my first thought was, “Wow, that’s tiny.” My second thought was that this is a smart ring a lot of people have been waiting for.  As someone who got quite used to wearing the Oura Ring 4 Ceramic, I was surprised how noticeably smaller and lighter the new Ring 5 is. The Ring 5, which Oura describes as the world’s smallest smart ring, is 40% smaller than its predecessor, measuring 6.09 mm wide compared to the Ring 4’s 7.90 mm, and 2.28 mm thick compared to the Ring 4’s…

-Kabir Jain Updated: Thursday, June 4, 2026, 17:04 [IST] The second half of 2026 is already shaping up to be busy for smartphone launches, and it looks like two more flagship phones could be joining the queue sooner than expected.According to tipster Digital Chat Station, both the OnePlus 16 and iQOO 16 may launch in September instead of their previously expected late-year timeline. While neither company has confirmed anything officially, the leak suggests development and certification work is moving faster than expected.The timing is interesting because the earlier report pointed to Xiaomi, Vivo, and Oppo also targeting September launches for…

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…