Category mobiles

Oppo Reno 16F 5G has reportedly received GCF certification, suggesting its global launch may be approaching. The handset, identified by model number CPH2859, was previously listed on NBTC, TDRA, TÜV, and NBD databases. It is tipped to support 80W fast charging and launch in a 12GB RAM and 512GB storage variant. The Reno 16 series is expected to debut in China with Re...

Oppo Find X9 Ultra and Find X9s will be launched in India on May 21, the smartphone maker announced on Wednesday. Both smartphones are confirmed to pack batteries with a capacity of more than 7,000mAh, the company has confirmed. This comes soon after the dedicated microsites for the two phones were made live in India on Flipkart, Amazon, and the company’s online sto...

Sony Xperia 1 VIII has been launched in Japan as the successor to the Xperia 1 VII. The latest Xperia model is currently available for pre-order in the country via the company’s online store in Garnet Red, Graphite Black, Iolite Silver, and Native Gold colour options. It is offered in four RAM and storage configurations, with the top-end model featuring 16GB of RAM ...

Smartphone buyers may no longer be prioritising flashy specifications or aggressive launch pricing while purchasing their next device. According to a new study, three factors have emerged: durability, reliability, and affordability, which are increasingly influencing purchasing decisions and long-term brand loyalty. The study suggests that Indian consumers are placing...

Samsung on Tuesday announced the official rollout of the One UI 9 beta programme. Based on Android 17, the Android skin brings expanded AI-powered tools, deeper customisation options, improved accessibility features, and stronger security protections. There are new creative tools in the Notes app, while Text Spotlight is claimed to make reading easier. The company als...

The Oppo Find N6 has a premium design and a sleek profile. The handset packs a vivid 6.62-inch LTPO OLED cover display and an 8.12-inch OLED main display. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. Moreover, the device features a quad-camera setup on the rear panel with a 200-megapixel primary sensor. The Oppo Find N6 is powered by a...

Google hosted The Android Show: I/O Edition on Tuesday. This is the second consecutive year that the Mountain View-based tech giant has hosted a virtual event to share the new upgrades coming to its operating system across devices. The event was part of Google I/O, which will be separately hosted on May 19 and 20.

IDC has released data from its Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, which suggests that India recorded 31 million smartphone shipments in Q1, marking a sharp decline of 4.1 percent from the same period last year. The reason behind the falling shipments is said to be the subdued consumer sentiment because of the post-festive slowdown, along with increasing prices ...

Sony Xperia 1 VIII has appeared in leaked official renders ahead of its May 13 launch. The images suggest a redesigned rectangular camera module, Zeiss branding, and colour options including Graphite Black, Iolite Silver, and Garnet Red. The phone is also expected to retain Sony's signature top and bottom bezels, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a dedicated camera button. ...

Amazon Great Summer Sale 2026 is now live with discounts on Vivo and iQOO smartphones across price segments. Offers include price cuts on the Vivo X300 Ultra, Vivo X Fold 5, iQOO 15, and iQOO 15R, along with affordable models such as the Vivo V60e and iQOO Z10 Lite 5G. Buyers can also avail HDFC Bank discounts, cashback, no-cost EMI, and exchange offers. Amazon Prime ...