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oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 8:46 [IST] The Nothing Phone (4b) is set to go on sale in India for the first time today. To recall, the Nothing Phone 4b debuted in the country’s sub-35K segment. The Phone 4b arrives as the third smartphone from the company in 2026, following the Nothing Phone 4a and Phone 4a Pro.The Nothing Phone (4b) features a Snapdragon chipset, a vibrant 120Hz OLED display, a dual rear camera setup, and a sizeable battery with fast charging support. We recently pitted the Nothing Phone 4b against its fiercest competitors and here’s how…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 9:20 [IST] Reports indicate OnePlus is preparing to withdraw entirely from United States and European markets. This major strategic shift follows months of speculation surrounding the brand’s global future. Crucially, operations in major Asian countries like India and China will remain completely unaffected. The brand is shifting resources to focus primarily on these highly profitable core hubs.According to a report by WinFuture, the brand will officially announce this exit very soon. The media outlet claims that private corporate briefings have already occurred. This decision appears to be part of a broader consolidation…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 9:04 [IST] Motorola is gearing up to unveil yet another phone in its Edge 70 series in India today. The Motorola Edge 70 Max will arrive as the fifth phone in the line-up and will incorporate the same flagship chipset as the top-end Motorola Signature.Apart from the chip, the Edge 70 Max will also feature a massive silicon carbon battery, a high-res OLED display, a dual rear camera setup, and a clean software experience. Unlike most phones in the Edge 70 series, the upcoming Max model will put a major emphasis on…

-Kabir Jain Updated: Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 10:38 [IST] With just a week to go before Galaxy Unpacked, Samsung’s next foldable lineup is pretty much out in the open now. Android Headlines has published what look like official marketing images of the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip 8, showing all three devices together for the first time.Alongside this, Samsung has officially detailed a new display technology called Flex Titanium, and a separate report suggests the company could be cutting back on one of its most loved pre-order perks this year.What The Leaked…

-Kabir Jain Updated: Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 12:00 [IST] China just got its Redmi Note 17 series, with Xiaomi launching the Redmi Note 17 and Redmi Note 17 Pro yesterday. But if a new leak holds up, Indian buyers might not see the same phone land here under the Redmi name. Instead, it looks like the Redmi Note 17 5G could show up in India rebranded as the POCO M8 Power.Where This Leak Is Coming FromTipster Kacper Skrzypek dug up a POCO device with model number ‘26021PC18I’ buried inside a recent HyperOS firmware build, and the code names it the…

oi -Carlsen Martin Updated: Thursday, July 16, 2026, 12:59 [IST] Chinese technology giant OPPO is reportedly preparing a massive corporate restructuring of its global smartphone business. This internal shift could see the OnePlus brand wind down its US and European operations. Reports suggest these major operational changes could begin as early as this week.The planned corporate overhaul is expected to impact multiple mobile brands within the parent company’s portfolio. While OnePlus will continue selling in China, sister brand Realme will reportedly exit its domestic market. Instead, Realme plans to focus its smartphone sales efforts on Nordic countries. Furthermore, OPPO intends…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Thursday, July 16, 2026, 14:58 [IST] Realme has expanded its affordable C-series lineup in India with the launch of the Realme C100x. This new 4G device focuses on class-leading battery life and rugged durability. It targets buyers who require a reliable smartphone for extensive daily use.The handset features robust ArmorShell Protection to withstand heavy physical impacts. It has passed strict MIL-STD-810H military-grade testing, including 2-metre drop trials. An IP64 rating provides essential protection against dust and accidental water splashes.Realme C100x Specifications and FeaturesThe smartphone is powered by an octa-core UNISOC T7250 processor built on a 12nm…

oi -Kabir Jain Updated: Friday, July 17, 2026, 10:54 [IST] I’ve used OxygenOS on every OnePlus phone I’ve owned, and honestly, this is one of those announcements I didn’t see coming at all. The brand has confirmed that OxygenOS is going away. Starting with the Android 17 cycle, existing OnePlus phones will move over to Oppo’s ColorOS instead, and the company has now explained how that’s actually going to play out.This isn’t happening in isolation either. It’s part of a much bigger shift where OnePlus is winding down as a standalone brand in the US and Europe, while insisting it’s…

-Kabir Jain Updated: Friday, July 17, 2026, 11:29 [IST] Lava’s about to add two more names to its budget lineup, and this time it’s a fresh series altogether. The company has revealed the specs for the Virat V1 5G and Virat V1 ahead of their launch, and if you’ve been eyeing an entry-level phone that doesn’t skimp on battery life, these are worth a look before they go live on Flipkart.Lava Virat V1 5G SpecsThis is the one leading the lineup, and it’s built around three things Lava’s clearly betting on: battery, connectivity, and durability. Here’s what it packs:6000mAh battery6.75-inch…

-Carlsen Martin Updated: Saturday, July 18, 2026, 9:05 [IST] Football legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are now at the centre of a luxury smartphone collection. Premium tech brand Caviar has launched its striking “Legends” series, bringing the Messi vs Ronaldo rivalry into the world of custom iPhones and Samsung foldables. The collection is aimed at high-end collectors looking for exclusivity, rarity and statement-making design.The range pairs Argentina’s playmaker with an unreleased custom Samsung foldable. Portugal’s captain, meanwhile, is matched with a heavily modified future iPhone model. Both devices feature 24-karat gold plating and handcrafted enamel artwork. These bespoke editions…