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-Carlsen Martin Updated: Thursday, August 13, 2026, 15:50 [IST] Tecno is expanding its design-focused smartphone portfolio in India with the upcoming POVA 8 Pro. Scheduled for a debut on August 18, it follows the POVA 8 launch from June. This premium addition departs from safe design templates to deliver a highly distinctive visual look.At the heart of this visual transformation is the innovative “Alive Matrix Display” built on the rear. Rather than keeping the back panel plain, this setup serves as an active visual board. It features customisable illumination patterns and dynamic notifications that are visible across a physical room.The…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Thursday, August 13, 2026, 16:23 [IST] The Realme 16x 5G is now available for purchase in India, a day after its official launch. The latest smartphone in the company’s lineup comes with a 144Hz display, MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, a large 7,000mAh battery and 45W fast charging. It also features a 50-megapixel rear camera and runs Android 16-based Realme UI 7.0.Realme 16x 5G Price in India and OffersThe Realme 16x 5G starts at Rs. 25,999 for the 4GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. The 6GB + 128GB model costs Rs. 27,999, while the top-end 6GB +…

-Carlsen Martin Published: Thursday, August 13, 2026, 9:05 [IST] Samsung has commenced open sales for its latest eighth-generation foldable devices and smartwatches in India. The lineup includes the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 8, and Galaxy Z Flip 8. Consumers can purchase these new devices online and across major offline retail outlets nationwide.This retail launch follows an exceptionally strong response during the initial pre-booking phase. Samsung registered an impressive 271,000 pre-orders within the first 72 hours of the announcement. This massive volume highlights the high appetite for premium foldable technology in India.Galaxy Z Fold 8 Series Indian…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 19:11 [IST] Google is all set to host its annual Made by Google event today, where the company is expected to unveil its next-generation flagship smartphone lineup. The 2026 showcase is likely to focus heavily on the Pixel 11 series, which is expected to include four models, the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold.Alongside the new smartphones, Google could also announce the Pixel Watch 5 and its first Bluetooth location tracker, reportedly called the Pixel Tag. If you want to catch all the announcements…

oi -Robin John Published: Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 22:18 [IST] Google has finally pulled the covers off its 2026 flagship lineup in India. The Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold all run the new Tensor G6 chip, sit alongside a fresh Titan M3 security co-processor, and ship with the latest Gemini Nano model handling on-device AI. Pre-orders are live on the Google Store from today, and the phones reach retail shelves on August 20.Pricing starts at Rs 89,999 and climbs to Rs 1,86,999 where the Pixel 11 Pro Fold sits, which lines…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 12:31 [IST] Realme has launched the Realme 16x 5G in India, targeting buyers who prioritise long battery life, durability and everyday performance. The new smartphone is scheduled to go on sale from August 13 through Flipkart, realme.com and offline retail stores.The biggest highlight of the Realme 16x 5G is its 7,000mAh battery, paired with 45W fast charging. Despite the large battery, the phone measures 8.8mm in thickness and weighs 217 grams. Realme is also promising six years of battery health and 60 months of system fluency.Realme 16x 5G Specifications and FeaturesThe Realme…

oi -Carlsen Martin Updated: Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 10:17 [IST] The Google Pixel 11 series is set to launch in India and global markets later today. While Google has revealed only a few details about the upcoming lineup in recent days, extensive leaks over the past couple of months have already revealed the specifications of all four Pixel 11 models.We have already revealed the international pricing of the Pixel 11 series, which suggests price hikes across all models. Now, information obtained by Gizbot from trusted sources provides a detailed look at the expected India pricing of all four smartphones in…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 12:15 [IST] Apple has released the fifth developer beta of iOS 27, bringing a range of interface changes, performance improvements and bug fixes ahead of the operating system’s public release. The latest build gives developers another opportunity to test applications, identify compatibility issues and optimise their software before iOS 27 rolls out to iPhone users.The iOS 27 Developer Beta 5 is available for supported iPhone models, including the iPhone 11 series and newer devices, as well as the second-generation iPhone SE and later. Since this is pre-release software, Apple recommends backing up…

The most downloaded mobile game last year has just landed on Apple’s subscription gaming service, Apple Arcade. On Tuesday, Apple announced the addition of Block Blast!+, an ad-free version of the popular puzzle game that has around 725 million lifetime installs, according to app intelligence provider Appfigures. Other estimates put that figure even higher, at 868 million installs. The game will be released on Apple Arcade on September 3, alongside a 2025 App Store Award winner, Art of Fauna: Cozy Puzzles+, and others. Image Credits:Apple/Art of Fauna Apple’s internal data indicates that Block Blast! was the most downloaded free iPhone game…

This is where the Fold8’s positioning for its price gets uncomfortable. You get a 50MP main sensor with OIS and a 50MP ultrawide with a 120-degree field of view, plus 10MP selfie cameras on both the cover screen and inside the inner display. What you do not get is a telephoto lens of any kind. The 2x crop zoom from the main sensor is genuinely close to optical quality, and 4x results are usable in good light, but 10x is a stretch and anything beyond that is not worth attempting. In daily shooting, the main camera is reliable. Colours lean…