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oi -Divyanshi Sharma Published: Friday, October 23, 2026, 8:39 [IST] Apple’s first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, goes on sale in India today but getting your hands on one (even if you’re ready to pay Rs 3 lakh), is difficult. The phone reportedly sold out completely within a week of pre-order which is why it is nearly impossible to just walk into an Apple store to buy one. But if you want to get the phone regardless, it may cost you Rs 50,000 more.Grey-market sellers are reportedly offering the device at a premium of up to Rs 50,000. On the…

oi -Divyanshi Sharma Published: Thursday, October 22, 2026, 18:00 [IST] Google could soon make Face Unlock more useful on Pixel phones by addressing one of its biggest limitations- unlocking the phone in low-light conditions. The feature has been spotted by Android Authority during an APK teardown.Code found in the Android 17 QPR3 Beta 2 suggests the company is working on a new feature called Face Active Illumination, which could use the phone’s screen to light up the user’s face when there is not enough light for facial recognition.Now even though Google is yet to announce the feature officially, the code…

OPPO has just launched the Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max smartphones in India, and it has got the entire tech community talking. The Find X10 Pro Max is the more premium model, featuring the 2nm MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset and an industry-first triple 200MP rear camera system co-developed with Hasselblad.The standard Find X10, meanwhile, is powered by the 3nm MediaTek Dimensity 9600M chipset and features two 200MP rear cameras. Both smartphones run ColorOS 17 based on Android 17 and pack silicon-carbon batteries with a capacity of up to 8,000mAh.OPPO has also introduced the Pad Mini tablet and…

oi -Emmanuel Barretto Updated: Thursday, October 22, 2026, 12:36 [IST] The first reviews of the iPhone Duo are out, and the verdict is largely positive. Critics say Apple got its first foldable mostly right, with a smooth hinge and a well-thought-out design. But for Indian buyers, the bigger question is whether a phone that starts at Rs 2,99,900 is worth it.What reviewers likedThe 7.6-inch inner display gets the most attention. Engadget found the switch between the 5.4-inch outer screen and the inner one very smooth, and said the matte nano-texture finish cuts reflections and helps hide the crease. CNET liked…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Thursday, October 22, 2026, 10:08 [IST] The OPPO Find X10 series is set to make its debut in India later today. The line-up will include the OPPO Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max, the latter of which will debut as the first smartphone in India to feature the 2nm MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset.Apart from the new MediaTek chipset, the OPPO Find X10 Pro Max will also feature a new industry first triple 200MP camera system co-developed with Hasselblad. OPPO will also unveil the Pad Mini and Enco X4 earbuds at today’s event.OPPO Find X10…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 13:05 [IST] Lava has launched the Aura Curve 5G in India as the first smartphone in its new Aura series, designed exclusively for the offline market. The smartphone features a 3D curved AMOLED display, a rear mini screen, a vegan leather back and a 6,000mAh battery.It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity processor and includes Lava’s in-house Vayu AI features. The device also runs Android 16 with a clean software experience.Lava Aura Curve 5G Price in India and AvailabilityThe Lava Aura Curve 5G is priced at Rs. 23,999 in India and is…

oi -Divyanshi Sharma Published: Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 16:37 [IST] Samsung has started selling its new budget 5G smartphone, the Galaxy F70 5G, in India. Launched earlier this week, the handset joins the Galaxy F70e 5G and Galaxy F70 Pro 5G in the company’s F-series lineup. It targets buyers looking for a 5G smartphone with an AMOLED display, a 50-megapixel camera and a large battery.The Samsung Galaxy F70 5G is now available to purchase online, with launch offers bringing down its effective price. Here is where you can buy the smartphone, how much it costs and what it offers.Samsung Galaxy…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 13:40 [IST] India’s smartphone market is facing growing pressure as rising prices and longer replacement cycles weigh on consumer demand. Smartphone shipments fell 26% year-on-year to 35.8 million units in the third quarter of 2026 (3Q26), marking the weakest third-quarter performance in a decade, according to Omdia. The decline came despite the festive shopping season, highlighting how affordability and changing buying patterns are reshaping the market.The downturn also points to a shift in India’s festive smartphone sales cycle. With Diwali falling later in the year, retailers moved a significant portion of their…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 9:56 [IST] Oppo is reportedly preparing to launch its next-generation Reno 17 series in China in November 2026. Ahead of the expected debut, leaks have revealed the key specifications of the Oppo Reno 17 Pro, suggesting that the smartphone could combine a compact design with a large battery and an upgraded camera system.The handset is tipped to feature a 200-megapixel primary camera, a periscope telephoto lens, and MediaTek’s Dimensity 8550 Super chipset.Oppo Reno 17 Pro Launch Timeline and India AvailabilityAccording to recent leaks, the Oppo Reno 17 series could debut in China…

oi -Sudhanshu Singh Published: Thursday, October 15, 2026, 11:20 [IST] Samsung shipped fewer phones in Q3 2026 than it did a year ago, and it still finished the quarter as the world’s biggest smartphone brand. Its shipments fell 3%, but its market share rose four percentage points to 23%, according to Counterpoint Research.The reason is simple arithmetic. The global market fell 20% in the quarter. A 3% dip looks like a win when the field is collapsing around you, and Samsung’s closest rivals in volume fell far harder. Xiaomi was down more than 30%, while OPPO and vivo were each…