HONOR MagicPad4 with 12.3″ 3K 165Hz OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, 10100mAh battery announced

HONOR just introduced the HONOR MagicPad 4, the company’s next top-end tablet and the successor to last year’s MagicPad 3 at the MWC 2026 in Barcelona. The tablet has a 12.3-inch 3K OLED screen, with a 3:2 golden ratio, 165Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 2400 nits. Continue reading “HONOR MagicPad4 with 12.3″ 3K 165Hz OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, 10100mAh battery announced”

HONOR Magic V6 with 7.95″ 120Hz LTPO OLED foldable display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, IP69 ratings, 6660mAh battery announced

HONOR has taken the stage at the Mobile World Congress 2026 to announce its latest flagship foldable, the HONOR Magic V6, as it had promised. Taglined “Unfold the Real Magic,” the device boasts a series of world-firsts and industry-leading specs, bridging the gap between ultra-thin design, uncompromising battery life, and powerhouse performance. Continue reading “HONOR Magic V6 with 7.95″ 120Hz LTPO OLED foldable display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, IP69 ratings, 6660mAh battery announced”

Xiaomi Watch 5 with AMOLED display, Wear OS goes global

Along with the Xiaomi 17 series, Xiaomi also introduced the Xiaomi Watch 5 smartwatch for the global markets, after it was introduced in China last year. The global version runs Wear OS 6, the latest version of Google’s wearable operating system. Continue reading “Xiaomi Watch 5 with AMOLED display, Wear OS goes global”

Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Xiaomi Pad 8 to launch in India on March 11

Xiaomi today introduced the Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Xiaomi Pad 8 for the global markets at the MWC 2026. After the event, Xiaomi has confirmed that the devices will launch in India on March 11th. Continue reading “Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Xiaomi Pad 8 to launch in India on March 11”

Xiaomi Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro with 11.2″ 3.2K 144Hz display, Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 / Snapdragon 8 Elite go global

Xiaomi has introduced the Xiaomi Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro tablets for the global markets at the MWC 2026, after they were introduced in China last year. Positioned as light productivity devices, the new series features the thinnest profiles of any tablets Xiaomi has released globally. Continue reading “Xiaomi Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro with 11.2″ 3.2K 144Hz display, Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 / Snapdragon 8 Elite go global”

Leica Leitzphone Powered By Xiaomi announced

At the MWC 2026 Xiaomi has introduced the Leica Leitzphone Powered By Xiaomi along with the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, after the phone was introduced in China as the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition. Continue reading “Leica Leitzphone Powered By Xiaomi announced”

Xiaomi 17 Ultra with 6.9″ 120Hz LTPO AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 200MP Leica telephoto camera, 6000mAh battery goes global

Xiaomi just introduced the Xiaomi 17 Ultra smartphone for the global markets at the MWC 2026, after it was introduced in China in December last year. Continue reading “Xiaomi 17 Ultra with 6.9″ 120Hz LTPO AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 200MP Leica telephoto camera, 6000mAh battery goes global”

Xiaomi 17 with 6.3″ 1.5K 120Hz LTPO OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Triple 50MP cameras, 6330mAh battery goes global

Xiaomi just introduced the Xiaomi 17, the company’s latest flagship smartphone for the global markets, at the MWC 2026 in Barcelona, after it was introduced in China last year. The phone features a 6.3-inch 1.5K OLED flat M10 LTPO panel with 1-120Hz refresh rate, and 1.18mm ultra-narrow uniform bezels and has a peak brightness of up to 3500 nits. Continue reading “Xiaomi 17 with 6.3″ 1.5K 120Hz LTPO OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Triple 50MP cameras, 6330mAh battery goes global”

Samsung expands satellite communication support for Galaxy smartphones across US, Europe, and Japan

Samsung has announced the continued expansion of satellite-based communication capabilities for select Galaxy smartphones, including the Galaxy S26 series. The expansion, first introduced on select Galaxy models in 2025, aims to improve emergency response and essential connectivity in areas where traditional mobile networks are unavailable and is now extending to additional supported devices as regional network support grows. Continue reading “Samsung expands satellite communication support for Galaxy smartphones across US, Europe, and Japan”

OPPO 2026 Holi offers: Interest-Free EMI, Bank offers on select Reno Series and Find X9 series

OPPO India has outlined its promotional schemes for the upcoming Holi festival. Valid from March 1, 2026, to March 8, 2026, the campaign introduces financing options including zero down payment and interest-free Equated Monthly Installments (EMIs) for up to 24 months on select Reno and Find X9 smartphone models, alongside bank and UPI cashback incentives. Continue reading “OPPO 2026 Holi offers: Interest-Free EMI, Bank offers on select Reno Series and Find X9 series”

iQOO 15R Review: High-Performance Value Powerhouse

iQOO launched the iQOO 15R smartphone in India in the iQOO 15 series earlier this week. This has a smaller screen, retains the premium metal frame from the iQOO 16, is powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC, and manages to pack a huge 7600mAh battery. Is this the best phone in the sub-50K price range? Let us dive into the review to find out. Continue reading “iQOO 15R Review: High-Performance Value Powerhouse”

WhatsApp rolls out chat-based insurance services with major insurers in India

WhatsApp today introduced a chat-based option for users in India to buy and renew life insurance policies. Several insurers are now using the messaging platform to provide policy-related services, reducing the need for branch visits, paperwork, or multiple online portals. Continue reading “WhatsApp rolls out chat-based insurance services with major insurers in India”

Noise Master Buds 2 with Sound by Bose with 360° Spatial Audio, up to 30h playback launched

Noise has introduced the Noise Master Buds 2 in India under its Master Series lineup. The earbuds were earlier showcased at CES 2026 and succeed the first-generation Master Buds. Continue reading “Noise Master Buds 2 with Sound by Bose with 360° Spatial Audio, up to 30h playback launched”

Whirlpool Protton NXT 3 Door refrigerators launched in India

Whirlpool of India Limited has introduced the Protton NXT 3 Door refrigerator range in India. The new series features a three-compartment layout focused on cooling efficiency, organised storage, hygiene support, and energy performance. Continue reading “Whirlpool Protton NXT 3 Door refrigerators launched in India”

Global smartphone shipments projected to decline by 12.9% in 2026: IDC

Global smartphone shipments are forecast to experience a significant downturn in 2026. Shipments are expected to drop by 12.9% year-over-year (YoY), bringing the total market volume down to 1.1 billion units, according to the latest data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. Continue reading “Global smartphone shipments projected to decline by 12.9% in 2026: IDC”