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oi -Kabir Jain Published: Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 10:47 [IST] Vivo has increased prices across a significant chunk of its smartphone lineup in India, and this isn’t the first time it’s done so this year. Nine models across the X, V, Y, and T series have all gone up, with hikes ranging from Rs. 2,000 on the more affordable end to Rs. 7,000 on the X300 FE.The timing fits a wider industry pattern, with rising memory chip costs forcing multiple brands to revise pricing upward throughout 2026.The Full Price BreakdownThe steepest hike is on the X300 FE, Vivo’s compact flagship…

Meta is getting into gaming with the launch of a new app called Pocket, which allows people to generate small, interactive apps and games using AI prompts. The software, a result of Meta’s acquisition of the team at the vibe-coded gaming platform Gizmo earlier this year, describes itself as “a creative platform for making and sharing gizmos,” which is what the interactive experiences are called. It also offers a scrollable feed where you can play with gizmos others have made. Based on the app’s screenshots in Google Play, there are many similarities to Gizmo’s original app, which is still listed.…

oi -Carlsen Martin Updated: Thursday, July 2, 2026, 10:27 [IST] The OPPO Reno 16 series is set to make its debut in India later today. The line-up will include the OPPO Reno 16, Reno 16 Pro, and Reno 16c. Additionally, OPPO is also launching the Bubble accessory and Enco Air5 earbuds alongside the three smartphones.The company has confirmed that the new Reno phones will be available through Amazon India, OPPO’s online store and offline retail network. Pre-reservations are also listed on major online channels. Official pricing will be revealed at the launch, but early leaks suggest the series could move…

oi -Kabir Jain Published: Thursday, July 2, 2026, 13:11 [IST] Oppo has launched the Reno 16 and Reno 16c in India, weeks after the series debuted in China. Both phones run Android 16-based ColorOS 16 and go on sale July 9 via Amazon, Flipkart, and the Oppo India online store.Customers can avail a 10 percent instant cashback with SBI, HDFC Bank, and select other bank credit cards.Price and AvailabilityThe Oppo Reno 16 starts at Rs. 61,999 for the 8GB/256GB variant and Rs. 67,999 for the 12GB/256GB model.The Oppo Reno 16c is priced at Rs. 46,999 for the 8GB/128GB base variant,…

-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…