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oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Saturday, June 13, 2026, 8:25 [IST] The smartphone industry may be heading toward a new era of higher prices, according to Nothing co-founder and CEO Carl Pei. In a series of posts on X, Pei claimed that soaring memory costs, driven largely by the booming artificial intelligence (AI) sector, could push smartphone prices significantly higher through 2026.For years, smartphone brands benefited from falling component costs, particularly for memory and displays. This allowed manufacturers to offer better specifications without dramatically increasing retail prices. However, Pei believes that trend has now come to an end.Memory Costs Become a…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Saturday, June 13, 2026, 9:25 [IST] OPPO is reportedly preparing to launch its Reno 16 series in India and globally soon. A listing for the OPPO Reno 16, Reno 16 Pro, and Reno 16 FS was recently spotted on a European retailer’s website, giving us a first look at the pricing of the upcoming phones. However, tipster Abhishek Yadav took to X, formerly Twitter, to reveal the exact launch date of the OPPO Reno 16 series in India.OPPO Reno 16 Series Launch Date in India: What to ExpectAccording to his post, the OPPO Reno 16 series…

oi -Kabir Jain Published: Friday, June 12, 2026, 13:48 [IST] The last few weeks have seen a wave of leaks suggesting that ColorOS 17 would adopt Apple-inspired Liquid Glass design elements. But an Oppo executive has now stepped in to clarify what’s actually coming, and the picture looks a bit different from the rumours.Chen Xi, a ColorOS executive at Oppo, took to Weibo to address the speculation directly. According to his post, ColorOS 17 will not arrive with a major redesign. Instead, the focus will be on improving the basic user experience, with new features being pushed to a later…

-Kabir Jain Updated: Friday, June 12, 2026, 18:39 [IST] Samsung has quietly added a new smartphone to its Galaxy A-series lineup. The Galaxy A27 5G has appeared on Samsung’s official website in the Czech Republic, revealing its specifications and confirming the company’s latest mid-range offering.While pricing remains under wraps for now, the listing gives a fairly complete picture of what buyers can expect from the device.Samsung Is Keeping the Focus on the BasicsThe Galaxy A27 5G comes with a 6.7-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display featuring a 120Hz refresh rate. Samsung says the panel can reach up to 800 nits…

The mid-range smartphone segment has become increasingly competitive, with brands constantly looking for new ways to stand out beyond raw specifications. As a result, design, software features, and unique user experiences are becoming just as important as performance and battery life.The POVA 8 embraces this trend with a distinctive design language and the new Alive Matrix Display on the rear panel, a feature rarely seen in this price range. However, it also arrives with a starting price of Rs. 29,999, a significant jump from the POVA 7. That higher price tag raises expectations considerably, making the POVA 8’s unique features…

oi -Kabir Jain Published: Friday, June 12, 2026, 10:39 [IST] iQOO and Vivo have quietly raised the prices of several smartphones across their Indian lineup, with hikes going as high as ₹3,000 depending on the model and variant. The new prices appear to be live across the affected models. If you’ve been planning to buy one of these phones, here’s exactly what’s changed.The news was first shared by tipster Sanju Choudhary (@saaaanjjjuuu) on X.The Full List of New PricesiQOO 1512GB/256GB: ₹72,999 → ₹74,99916GB/512GB: ₹79,999 → ₹81,999iQOO 15R8GB/256GB: ₹46,999 → ₹47,99912GB/256GB: ₹50,999 → ₹52,99912GB/512GB: ₹57,999 → ₹59,999iQOO Neo 108GB/256GB: ₹37,999 →…

-Kabir Jain Updated: Thursday, June 11, 2026, 14:05 [IST] TECNO has expanded its POVA lineup with the launch of the POVA 8 5G, a smartphone that puts battery life front and center while also bringing a high-refresh-rate display and 5G connectivity.The device arrives with an 8,000mAh battery, a 144Hz display, and the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 processor. TECNO is also positioning the phone as a gaming-focused device, thanks to its large cooling system and performance-oriented hardware.Big Battery Takes the SpotlightThe biggest talking point of the POVA 8 5G is its battery.TECNO has equipped the smartphone with an 8,000mAh battery, which is…

oi -Kabir Jain Published: Thursday, June 11, 2026, 17:30 [IST] Google is getting closer to the stable release of Android 17, and smartphone brands are already preparing their next wave of software updates. For Realme users, that means Realme UI 8.0, the company’s upcoming custom skin based on Android 17.Realme hasn’t officially shared its Android 17 roadmap yet. However, Gizmochina recently took a close look at the software update commitments across Realme’s smartphone and tablet lineup to figure out which devices are most likely to receive the Android 17-based Realme UI 8.0 update.While the final list could change once Realme…

The mid-range smartphone segment has become increasingly competitive, with brands constantly looking for new ways to stand out beyond raw specifications. As a result, design, software features, and unique user experiences are becoming just as important as performance and battery life.The POVA 8 embraces this trend with a distinctive design language and the new Alive Matrix Display on the rear panel, a feature rarely seen in this price range. However, it also arrives with a starting price of Rs. 29,999, a significant jump from the POVA 7. That higher price tag raises expectations considerably, making the POVA 8’s unique features…

oi -Carlsen Martin Updated: Thursday, June 11, 2026, 9:55 [IST] Tecno is set to launch a new mid-range smartphone in India today. The upcoming POVA 8 replaces the wrap-around LED light over the camera island with a matrix-style dotted lighting element on one of the camera modules.Apart from the design, the POVA 8 boasts a robust design, MediaTek chipset, massive silicon carbon battery, fast charging support, and a super-smooth display.POVA 8 Launch in India: What to ExpectThe POVA 8 is launching in India at 12 pm (IST) today. Following its launch, the POVA 8 will go on sale in India…