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Mark Gurman has outlined Apple’s early 2026 product roadmap in his latest Power On newsletter. He says Apple will kick off the year with a hardware push focused on “accessible” products and Apple Intelligence support, and he describes the iPhone 17e launch as “imminent.” Gurman also says Apple will keep the iPhone 17e at the …

Silicon-carbon batteries have become one of the most important upgrades in modern smartphones, mainly because they unlock much higher capacity without making phones thicker. Yet a popular narrative has started spreading that this technology is inherently risky, that it swells too much, and that major brands avoid it because they know it will age badly …

LG is finally making good on its CES promises. The company has begun rolling out Dolby Atmos FlexConnect to its 2025 OLED and QNED lineups, potentially ending the era of the HDMI cable web living behind your TV stand. The update is hitting the heavy hitters first: the LG G5, C5 (including the CS5), and …

LG Electronics India just dropped its “Essential Series” inverter ACs, and the most interesting thing about them is what’s missing: there’s no mention of AI, no flashy Wi-Fi gimmicks, and zero talk of “smart” connectivity. Instead, LG is making a calculated bet on the boring stuff. With summer 2026 looming and India’s Bureau of Energy …

Sony has officially teased its next flagship true wireless earbuds, the WF-1000XM6. The company posted a short teaser video on YouTube and called them the “next generation of earbuds,” while confirming the full launch event for February 12, 2026, at 16:00 UTC. That converts to 8 AM PT, 11 AM ET, and 9:30 PM IST. …

Apple may launch the iPhone 17e much earlier than expected. A new report says Apple will announce the phone through a press release on February 19, 2026. That date matches the iPhone 16e launch from last year. Macwelt reportedly pointed to industry sources, likely tied to case and accessory makers, who expect Apple to skip …

ASUS has started pre-orders in India for the Zenbook S16 (UM5606GA) and Zenbook 14 (UM3406GA). ASUS announced the rollout today and confirmed that the Zenbooks and new Vivobooks all use AMD Ryzen AI 400 Series processors. ASUS is also pushing its “Crafted with Purpose” AI PC portfolio messaging. The key focus this time is on-device …

OPPO’s next flagship launch is getting closer. The OPPO Find X9 Ultra and the Find X9s lineup have now appeared in fresh certification listings in China, which typically happens in the final stretch before a phone goes official. The filings show SRRC certification for multiple models. SRRC approval covers wireless compliance in China, which includes …

I’ve been reading, writing, and reviewing smartphones for years now, long enough to recognize that the industry has settled into a predictable rhythm. At the very top of the smartphone market, design has become increasingly conservative. Premium phones adhere to a fixed template meant to appeal to the masses, leaving little room for visual or …

A new supply chain leak suggests Apple may push battery capacity higher on the iPhone 18 Pro Max. According to Digital Chat Station on Weibo, the China mainland version (likely the one with a physical SIM slot) of the iPhone 18 Pro Max will likely land around 5,000 mAh, with some variance depending on final …

Google has confirmed it will expand Quick Share’s AirDrop interoperability to many more Android phones this year. This will likely be via a Google Play system update, and not the typical software update. The feature first arrived last year on the Pixel 10 series. It lets Android users share files directly with iPhones, iPads, and …

Ice Universe has now directly addressed the Galaxy S26 series’ Qi2 situation, and the update is pretty clear. In a new Twitter post, he says he confirmed through multiple independent sources that the Galaxy S26 Ultra does not include built-in magnets inside the phone. He also claims “100% accuracy” on this information. This means that …

Tesla came to India after a lot of anticipation last year, and despite India not being the “ideal market” for Tesla, the brand has been in the limelight ever since its launch. The Tesla Model Y is the first car that the Elon Musk-led company has launched in India. And while the Tesla Model Y …

Canon is going wider — and faster — than ever on its RF mount. The company today announced two new ultra-wide lenses aimed squarely at professional photographers and video shooters: the RF 14mm f/1.4L VCM, a bright prime designed for Canon’s growing hybrid lineup, and the RF 7–14mm f/2.8–3.5L Fisheye STM, a zoom that delivers …

Samsung just launched the Galaxy A07 5G in India, and it’s a clear sign that the company is shifting its budget strategy. While high-end flagships like the upcoming S26 Ultra often focus on peak performance and AI tricks, the A07 5G is doubling down on the two things budget buyers actually care about: battery life …

vivo has officially confirmed the launch of its next-generation V-series in India, and it looks like the company is done playing the middle ground. The Vivo V70 and the brand-new Vivo V70 Elite are scheduled to debut on February 19 at 12 PM, which we exclusively reported earlier last month. With this launch vivo is …

OPPO India has announced Service Center 3.0 Pro, a new upgraded after-sales service format designed to improve the in-store support experience. The company already operates 29 premium centres and plans to open 110 new Pro centres across India in 2026. Service Center 3.0 Pro adds digital check-in and real-time queue updates to reduce waiting time. …

Infinix has officially pulled the curtain back on XOS 16, its latest operating system built on the Android 16 foundation. The company has officially launched the update today, and it moves away from the visual noise of previous versions while leaning into a cleaner, “AI-first” direction. Infinix says the interface feels more polished thanks to …

The MG ZS EV has been a popular electric SUV since its launch in India. However, the market has seen a surge in competition since its introduction, with established brands offering similar features. Despite this, the MG ZS EV remains a compelling value proposition, particularly with recent GST cuts, making it one of the most …

The Chinese smartphone manufacturer vivo has confirmed the existence of its first-ever vlogging camera, a direct rival to the current-generation DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (and the upcoming Osmo Pocket 4). Also Read: Samsung Wants Your Phone to Paint Faster Than You Can Type Vivo To Enter The Standalone Vlogging Camera Market This Year Vivo’s standalone …