HONOR Magic V5 Unboxing and First Impressions

HONOR just introduced the Magic V5, the company’s latest flagship foldable phone, at an event in London. This gets the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Soc, features a sleek design, comes with IP58 + IP59 for dust and water resistance, and has a bigger battery compared to the Magic V3. Here we have the unboxing and first impressions of the phone. Continue reading “HONOR Magic V5 Unboxing and First Impressions”

Amazon Mega Music Fest Sale: Up to 75% off on headphones, speakers and more

Amazon India is hosting a Mega Music Fest sale, featuring a wide selection of headphones, home audio, and more from top brands, including JBL, Yamaha, Sony, Samsung, and many more. The sale offers up to 75% off on the best-selling audio products and will run until August 24th, 2025.

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World Photography Day 2025 Sale: Top deals on Cameras and more

On the occasion of World Photography Day, Amazon India is hosting a sale featuring a wide selection of photography cameras and accessories from top brands, including Sony, GoPro, and many others. The sale offers up to 70% off on best-selling cameras, and will run until August 21st, 2025.

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Flipkart Fitness Carnival: Gear Up with the Best Deals on Hottest Smart Wearables

Get ready to elevate your fitness journey as Flipkart’s much-awaited Fitness Carnival is now live! Scheduled from August 9th to 12th, this sale promises a treasure trove of deals and discounts on a wide array of fitness gear, with smartwatches, fitness bands, and smart rings taking center stage. Continue reading “Flipkart Fitness Carnival: Gear Up with the Best Deals on Hottest Smart Wearables”

Qualcomm’s Vision for an XR Future: A Conversation with Deb Marich

Having been in the tech space for over two decades, I’ve seen many waves of innovation, from the birth of smartphones to the rise of wearables. But few categories have remained as persistently fascinating as Extended Reality (XR). My own journey with XR began in 2015 with the Google Glass. I was an early adopter, and that experience even led to a party with Sergey Brin. Even then, it felt like a glimpse of the future, albeit one that had arrived a little too early. Fast-forward to 2025, and the landscape is nearly unrecognizable. At Qualcomm’s recent XR Day in India, I had the chance to speak with Deb Marich, VP, Product Marketing at Qualcomm to discuss how far the XR ecosystem has come, and where it’s heading next.

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V2X: The Digital Seatbelt India Needs to Achieve Vision Zero

Every year, 1.19 million people lose their lives in road accidents across the globe. For anyone between the ages of 5 and 19, a traffic crash is the most likely cause of death. These are not just numbers from a World Health Organization report, they are a stark reminder of a global crisis that demands immediate and effective action. In response, governments worldwide are adopting a strategy called “Vision Zero,” which holds that no loss of life on the road is acceptable. A key aspect of this modern safety approach is a technology known as Vehicle-to-Everything, or V2X.

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The OnePlus Nord CE5 Redefines Value: Big Battery, Bold Performance

The OnePlus Nord CE series has always been driven by a simple yet powerful core mission: to make the signature OnePlus experience accessible to everyone. This means delivering a blend of powerful performance, innovative features, and the seamless OxygenOS interface without the premium price tag. Continue reading “The OnePlus Nord CE5 Redefines Value: Big Battery, Bold Performance”

Amazon Great Freedom Festival 2025: Deals on Smart TVs and Projectors

Amazon India is hosting the Great Freedom Festival sale, featuring deals and discounts across various categories. We’ve already covered deals on smartphones, laptops, and accessories — and now we’ve curated exciting deals on smart TVs and projectors. Amazon is promising up to Rs. 20,000 off on smart TVs, along with additional bank discounts.

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Flipkart Freedom Sale: iPads, OnePlus, Xiaomi, realme, OPPO and more at their lowest-ever prices

Get ready to upgrade your tech game without breaking the bank! Flipkart’s much-awaited Freedom Sale is live, offering a treasure trove of discounts on a wide range of electronics. For those eyeing a new tablet, this is the perfect opportunity to snag a feature-packed device at a fraction of its original price. The sale begins August 1st and ends August 8th, with early access for Flipkart Plus members. Continue reading “Flipkart Freedom Sale: iPads, OnePlus, Xiaomi, realme, OPPO and more at their lowest-ever prices”

Amazon Great Freedom Festival 2025: Deals on smartphones, laptops and more

Amazon India will host the Great Freedom Festival 2025, powered by Intel Core Ultra, beginning on July 31 to mark India’s Independence celebrations. The sale will offer discounts across several product categories. Continue reading “Amazon Great Freedom Festival 2025: Deals on smartphones, laptops and more”

This is the best time to buy the OnePlus 13 Series

As the Amazon Prime Day Sale begins today with early deals, OnePlus fans are in for a massive treat. With unbeatable prices on the entire OnePlus 13 series lineup — including the OnePlus 13, OnePlus 13s, and OnePlus 13R and this is the perfect moment to upgrade your smartphone without stretching your wallet. Even better, if you opt for the OnePlus 13R, you’ll receive a pair of OnePlus Buds 3 earbuds at no extra cost!
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Snapdragon 8s Gen 4: Redefining the Upper Mid-Range with the POCO F7

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.

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The One Platform to Rule Them All: How Snapdragon 8 Elite is Defining 2025’s Diverse Devices

What defines the mobile landscape of 2025? For the first time, it’s not a single form factor, but a stunning diversity of them. From the impossibly thin design of the new Motorola Razr 60 Ultra flip phone and the no-compromise power of compact flagships like the Samsung Galaxy S25 and OnePlus 13s, to the expansive, productive canvas of the OnePlus Pad 3, consumers have more choice than ever.

The thread that weaves through all these category-defining products is one formidable platform: the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Its ability to provide incredible, scalable performance across this huge range of devices is a feat competitors have yet to match. This article will explore how the groundbreaking technology within the Snapdragon 8 Elite has enabled this new era. We will dissect the architectural shifts that deliver a massive generational performance leap and show how this power is being expertly tailored to forge the unique experiences of this year’s most exciting devices.

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Qualcomm at MWC 2025: Savi Soin on On-Device AI, Dragon Wing, and India’s Tech Future

The Mobile World Congress 2025 booth of Qualcomm encapsulated the company’s evolving identity. Amidst demos of foldables, PCs, and industrial routers, the conversation with Qualcomm’s India Head Savi Soin, who has led Qualcomm India for the past 18 months, revealed a deliberate shift: Qualcomm is no longer just a chipmaker but a catalyst for tech leapfrogging. This article reconstructs the interview’s key insights, focusing on the technical, strategic, and cultural dimensions of Qualcomm’s roadmap.

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FoneArena – Best Products of MWC 2025

Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona concluded after four days of presentations, demonstrations, and showcasing the latest developments in the mobile technology sector. This year’s event featured a wide array of products and innovations, reflecting the industry’s ongoing evolution.

In recognition of the diverse innovations on display, FoneArena, celebrating its 20th anniversary, presented several awards to selected products and technologies. Continue reading “FoneArena – Best Products of MWC 2025”