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Sony's 200-Megapixel LYTIA 901 Sensor Announced With AI Processing, 4x In-Sensor Zoom
Sony has announced the LYTIA 901, its first 200-megapixel smartphone image sensor, built on a 1/1.12-type design with 0.7-micron pixels and scheduled for mass production in November 2025. It uses a Quad-Quad Bayer layout and AI-based remosaicing to deliver detailed images and 4x in-sensor zoom. The sensor supports multiple HDR systems, 4K video, al...
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Why RAM Prices Are Skyrocketing: Smartphone, PC and Gaming Console Prices to Be Impacted
A global shortage of DRAM memory chips, driven by demand from AI data centers, is causing severe price increases for PC and smartphone components. Some RAM prices have reportedly tripled in months, leading computer stores to stop displaying fixed prices due to market volatility. The impact is also felt in related sectors like GPUs, gaming consoles,...
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OnePlus 15R to Launch as the First Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC-Powered Smartphone Globally
OnePlus on Wednesday confirmed that the OnePlus 15R will run on the newly launched Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset. The handset will be the first to feature the latest chip. The new chipset is claimed to deliver a massive 36 percent increase in CPU performance over the previous generation.
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Lava Agni 4 First Impressions
The Lava Agni 4 5G is loaded with an interesting set of features and specifications. The handset packs a 6.67-inch 1.5K AMOLED display along with a powerful MediaTek Dimensity 8350 processor. The device also comes with a dual-camera setup on the rear and runs on the Android 15 operating system with new Vayu AI features. Check out the first impressi...
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Smartphone Prices To Rise Due To Memory Chip Crunch
Shoppers could face higher prices for phones, laptops and other gadgets next year, manufacturers and analysts warn, as AI data centres hoover up memory chips used in consumer electronics.
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Smartphones Could Get Even More Expensive Next Year Amid Rising Component Costs, Xiaomi President Warns
Xiaomi official has now warned that its product retail prices could rise even further next year, although the price hike may not be enough to absorb the soaring manufacturing costs. This is amid the shortage of key smartphone components such as memory chips, which as led to price hikes of up to 60 percent. Consequently, several flagship smartphones...
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Best Gaming Smartphones Under Rs 20,000: iQOO Z10R, Oppo K13 5G, Redmi 15 5G and More
The sub-Rs. 20,000 gaming segment now includes powerful phones like the iQOO Z10R 5G, Oppo K13 5G, Moto G86 Power 5G, Vivo T4x 5G, and Redmi 15 5G. These models offer smooth high-refresh-rate displays, capable chipsets, reliable cooling systems, large batteries, and AI-enhanced cameras. All five devices support 5G and run Android 15–based softwar...
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Airtel Quietly Discontinues Rs 189 Voice-Only Plan in India, Rs 199 Becomes New Minimum Recharge
Bharti Airtel has discontinued its Rs 189 voice-only prepaid plan, making Rs 199 the new minimum recharge option. The move reportedly reflects the telecom industry’s shift towards data-centric plans. The Rs 199 plan offers unlimited calls, 100 SMS per day, 2GB of data for 28 days, and perks like Hello Tunes and a Perplexity Pro AI subscription. W...
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Realme Will Try to Absorb Increased Cost of Components Ahead of Upcoming Product Launches, Executive Says
Realme GT 8 Pro is set to launch in India this month. Ahead of its launch, Realme's Francis Wong has published an article on X (formerly Twitter), assuring Indian consumers that the company will try to absorb the increased prices of memory and storage devices and not pass on the costs to the cusotmers. This comes after several reports highlighted t...
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OpenAI’s Sora App is Now Available to Download on Android Smartphones
Sora is now available for Android smartphones in Japan, South Korea, the US, and Canada via the Google Play store. Powered by the Sora 2 AI model, the Sora app is capable of generating videos with sound from text prompts, reference images, and other videos. It also allows users to share these AI-generated videos on its Instagram Reels-like feed for...
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Samsung and Nvidia Partner to Build an AI Megafactory to Automate Manufacturing
Samsung and Nvidia announced a partnership to build a new artificial intelligence (AI) megafactory on Friday. The AI megafactory will be powered by 50,000 Nvidia GPUs and will revamp the company’s entire manufacturing operation with automation. The South Korean tech giant said that AI-powered systems will be implemented across its semiconductor, ...
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Qualcomm Announces New AI Chips in Data Center Push, Shares Surge
Qualcomm on Monday unveiled two artificial intelligence chips for data centers that will be available in 2026. The chipmaker said the new chips support common AI frameworks and tools and played up cost-savings for enterprises. The company also unveiled racks based on the new chips, as Nvidia and AMD move from selling chips to providing larger data ...
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Samsung Said to Be Developing 'Prioritise Notifications' Feature for Galaxy Phones With One UI 8.5
Samsung is said to be testing the next iteration dubbed One UI 8.5, following the wider rollout of Android 16-based One UI 8 in recent weeks,. According to a recent report, the South Korean tech conglomerate is developing a new feature to help prioritise certain notifications on Galaxy smartphones. The feature’s description further reveals that t...
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OriginOS 6 Launched Alongside BlueOS 3 at Vivo Developer Conference 2025: Features, Launch Timeline
Vivo unveiled its new Android 16-based OriginOS 6 during the Vivo Developer Conference 2025 on Friday. The Chinese smartphone maker also launched the BlueOS 3 operating system (OS), too. The OriginOS 6 update will bring fresh themes, artificial intelligence (AI) tools, redesigned home page and app icons, along with a new home screen and clock widge...
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Qualcomm’s Big Showcase at IMC 2025: Drones, AR Glasses, Royal Enfield’s First EV, and More
At India Mobile Congress 2025, Qualcomm showcased innovations across smartphones, AI PCs, vehicles, and drones. Highlights included Royal Enfield’s Flying Flea C6 electric bike powered by Snapdragon chips, TechEagle’s Vertiplane X3 drone, and Snapdragon-powered AR glasses. The company also displayed its AI-enabled X85 5G Modem-RF system and sea...
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Sony's 200-Megapixel LYTIA 901 Sensor Announced With AI Processing, 4x In-Sensor Zoom
Sony has announced the LYTIA 901, its first 200-megapixel smartphone image sensor, built on a 1/1.12-type design with 0.7-micron pixels and scheduled for mass production in November 2025. It uses a Quad-Quad Bayer layout and AI-based remosaicing to deliver detailed images and 4x in-sensor zoom. The sensor supports multiple HDR systems, 4K video, al...
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Why RAM Prices Are Skyrocketing: Smartphone, PC and Gaming Console Prices to Be Impacted
A global shortage of DRAM memory chips, driven by demand from AI data centers, is causing severe price increases for PC and smartphone components. Some RAM prices have reportedly tripled in months, leading computer stores to stop displaying fixed prices due to market volatility. The impact is also felt in related sectors like GPUs, gaming consoles,...
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OnePlus 15R to Launch as the First Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC-Powered Smartphone Globally
OnePlus on Wednesday confirmed that the OnePlus 15R will run on the newly launched Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset. The handset will be the first to feature the latest chip. The new chipset is claimed to deliver a massive 36 percent increase in CPU performance over the previous generation.
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Lava Agni 4 First Impressions
The Lava Agni 4 5G is loaded with an interesting set of features and specifications. The handset packs a 6.67-inch 1.5K AMOLED display along with a powerful MediaTek Dimensity 8350 processor. The device also comes with a dual-camera setup on the rear and runs on the Android 15 operating system with new Vayu AI features. Check out the first impressi...
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Smartphone Prices To Rise Due To Memory Chip Crunch
Shoppers could face higher prices for phones, laptops and other gadgets next year, manufacturers and analysts warn, as AI data centres hoover up memory chips used in consumer electronics.
-
Smartphones Could Get Even More Expensive Next Year Amid Rising Component Costs, Xiaomi President Warns
Xiaomi official has now warned that its product retail prices could rise even further next year, although the price hike may not be enough to absorb the soaring manufacturing costs. This is amid the shortage of key smartphone components such as memory chips, which as led to price hikes of up to 60 percent. Consequently, several flagship smartphones...
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Best Gaming Smartphones Under Rs 20,000: iQOO Z10R, Oppo K13 5G, Redmi 15 5G and More
The sub-Rs. 20,000 gaming segment now includes powerful phones like the iQOO Z10R 5G, Oppo K13 5G, Moto G86 Power 5G, Vivo T4x 5G, and Redmi 15 5G. These models offer smooth high-refresh-rate displays, capable chipsets, reliable cooling systems, large batteries, and AI-enhanced cameras. All five devices support 5G and run Android 15–based softwar...
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Airtel Quietly Discontinues Rs 189 Voice-Only Plan in India, Rs 199 Becomes New Minimum Recharge
Bharti Airtel has discontinued its Rs 189 voice-only prepaid plan, making Rs 199 the new minimum recharge option. The move reportedly reflects the telecom industry’s shift towards data-centric plans. The Rs 199 plan offers unlimited calls, 100 SMS per day, 2GB of data for 28 days, and perks like Hello Tunes and a Perplexity Pro AI subscription. W...
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Realme Will Try to Absorb Increased Cost of Components Ahead of Upcoming Product Launches, Executive Says
Realme GT 8 Pro is set to launch in India this month. Ahead of its launch, Realme's Francis Wong has published an article on X (formerly Twitter), assuring Indian consumers that the company will try to absorb the increased prices of memory and storage devices and not pass on the costs to the cusotmers. This comes after several reports highlighted t...
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OpenAI’s Sora App is Now Available to Download on Android Smartphones
Sora is now available for Android smartphones in Japan, South Korea, the US, and Canada via the Google Play store. Powered by the Sora 2 AI model, the Sora app is capable of generating videos with sound from text prompts, reference images, and other videos. It also allows users to share these AI-generated videos on its Instagram Reels-like feed for...
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Samsung and Nvidia Partner to Build an AI Megafactory to Automate Manufacturing
Samsung and Nvidia announced a partnership to build a new artificial intelligence (AI) megafactory on Friday. The AI megafactory will be powered by 50,000 Nvidia GPUs and will revamp the company’s entire manufacturing operation with automation. The South Korean tech giant said that AI-powered systems will be implemented across its semiconductor, ...
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Qualcomm Announces New AI Chips in Data Center Push, Shares Surge
Qualcomm on Monday unveiled two artificial intelligence chips for data centers that will be available in 2026. The chipmaker said the new chips support common AI frameworks and tools and played up cost-savings for enterprises. The company also unveiled racks based on the new chips, as Nvidia and AMD move from selling chips to providing larger data ...
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Samsung Said to Be Developing 'Prioritise Notifications' Feature for Galaxy Phones With One UI 8.5
Samsung is said to be testing the next iteration dubbed One UI 8.5, following the wider rollout of Android 16-based One UI 8 in recent weeks,. According to a recent report, the South Korean tech conglomerate is developing a new feature to help prioritise certain notifications on Galaxy smartphones. The feature’s description further reveals that t...
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OriginOS 6 Launched Alongside BlueOS 3 at Vivo Developer Conference 2025: Features, Launch Timeline
Vivo unveiled its new Android 16-based OriginOS 6 during the Vivo Developer Conference 2025 on Friday. The Chinese smartphone maker also launched the BlueOS 3 operating system (OS), too. The OriginOS 6 update will bring fresh themes, artificial intelligence (AI) tools, redesigned home page and app icons, along with a new home screen and clock widge...
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Qualcomm’s Big Showcase at IMC 2025: Drones, AR Glasses, Royal Enfield’s First EV, and More
At India Mobile Congress 2025, Qualcomm showcased innovations across smartphones, AI PCs, vehicles, and drones. Highlights included Royal Enfield’s Flying Flea C6 electric bike powered by Snapdragon chips, TechEagle’s Vertiplane X3 drone, and Snapdragon-powered AR glasses. The company also displayed its AI-enabled X85 5G Modem-RF system and sea...
