Google has identified a potential battery overheating issue affecting certain Pixel 6a devices, following reports of overheating and two incidents of devices catching fire earlier this year. Continue reading “Google Pixel 6a Battery Performance Program for eligible devices announced”
NxtQuantum Shift Technologies has introduced NxtQuantum OS, a mobile operating system developed entirely in India with a core focus on data ownership, privacy, and user control. Developed entirely within the country, the OS is built to serve a wide spectrum of users—from individuals to educational institutions, government bodies, and the public sector. Continue reading “NxtQuantum OS launched as India’s first fully home-grown mobile operating system”
Dolby Laboratories has announced the opening of India’s inaugural Dolby Cinema at City Pride, Kharadi, Pune. This development marks Dolby’s entry into the Indian market with its premium cinema offering. Continue reading “Dolby Cinema debuts in India at City Pride in Pune”
OPPO just launched the OPPO Pad SE, the company’s latest tablet in India, as it had promised. The tablet packs an 11-inch FHD+ 90Hz LCD Eye-Care Display with 16:10 aspect ratio and brightness levels reaching up to 500 nits. Continue reading “OPPO Pad SE with 11″ FHD+ 90Hz display, 4G LTE, 9340mAh battery launched in India starting at Rs. 13,999”
OPPO just launched the Reno14 and Reno14 Pro smartphones in India, as it had promised. The Reno14 has a 6.59-inch flat screen and the Pro model has a 6.83-inch flat screen, both with 1.5K resolution AMOLED panel with 3840Hz PWM dimming, instead of a quad curved screen in the predecessor. Continue reading “OPPO Reno14 and Reno14 Pro launched in India starting at Rs. 37,999”
Sony India has announced the upcoming launch of its latest noise-cancelling true wireless earbuds, the WF-C710N, following their global unveiling in March 2025. Continue reading “Sony WF-C710N Noise Cancelling TWS earbuds launching in India on July 10”
BenQ has expanded its 4K monitor lineup in India with the launch of the EW90U Series, introducing two new models—EW2790U (27-inch) and EW3290U (32-inch)—tailored for content creators, binge-watchers, and home entertainment users. Continue reading “BenQ EW2790U 27″ and EW3290U 32″ 4K monitors launched in India”
Update: vivo has confirmed the launch of vivo X Fold5 smartphone in India on July 15th alongside the X200 FE. Continue reading “vivo X Fold5 launching in India on July 14th”
Update: vivo has confirmed the launch of vivo X200 FE smartphone in India on July 14th. Continue reading “vivo X200 FE launching in India on July 14”
Pebble, known for its smartwatches and accessories, has entered the smart ring market with the launch of the HALO Smart Ring in India. The company says this is India’s first smart ring with a digital display. Continue reading “Pebble HALO Smart Ring Health and Fitness Tracker with digital display launched”
Google has expanded the rollout of Veo 3, its AI video generation tool, to more users worldwide—including India—through the Google AI Pro subscription on the Gemini app. Continue reading “Google expands Veo 3 to more countries including India”
iQOO 15 is expected to launch this year as the successor to last year’s iQOO 13. Based on hints from the leaker Digital Chat Station, the flagship phone that will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (SM8850) should get a 50MP triple rear camera set up similar to the iQOO 13. Continue reading “iQOO 15 could get a 50MP 3x periscope telephoto camera”
The perennial question in the smartphone market has been the point of diminishing returns for flagship system-on-chips (SoCs). Qualcomm’s latest offering, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, presents a compelling technical argument for a re-evaluation of the upper mid-range category. Its integration into the recently launched POCO F7 for the Indian market provides a practical case study for examining the chipset’s architecture, performance metrics, and the strategic implications for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). This analysis will dissect the technical composition of the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, moving beyond marketing claims to evaluate its core components. We will investigate the tangible performance uplifts, the rationale behind OEM adoption, and a critical, yet often overlooked, factor: the chipset’s role in enabling extended software support, a significant value proposition in the Android ecosystem. By examining its implementation in the POCO F7, we can objectively assess its position in the market.
Continue reading “Snapdragon 8s Gen 4: Redefining the Upper Mid-Range with the POCO F7”
Samsung has never been a company to shy away from making a statement. From creating the “phablet” category with the original Note to popularizing curved displays, they have a rich history of showcasing their engineering prowess to set trends. The new Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a direct continuation of that legacy. It’s a device that looks to the future by calling back to a name from its past, delivering an experience that is as much about feel and philosophy as it is about performance. But in a world where battery is king, has Samsung made a compromise too far? We find out in our in-depth review.
Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge – A Bold Statement in a Slim Package”
HONOR has officially launched the Magic V5, its latest flagship foldable phone, in China, as promised. Touted as the world’s thinnest foldable, the Magic V5 builds on the legacy of the Magic V3 with improvements in design, durability, AI integration, battery, and imaging. Continue reading “HONOR Magic V5 with 7.95″ 120Hz foldable OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite, IP58/59 ratings, 6100mAh battery announced”
