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Boltt Ace 5G and Evo Camera Details Revealed Ahead of August 25 India Launch
Boltt has revealed the camera and AI features of its upcoming Ace 5G and Evo smartphones ahead of their August 25 India launch. The Ace 5G will feature a 64-megapixel rear camera with an f/1.8 aperture, while the Evo will use a 50-megapixel main camera. Both phones will have 8-megapixel selfie cameras with Real Tone support. Their AI features inclu...
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iPhone 16 35% Cheaper, iPhone 17 25% Less: Why India Is Buying Refurbished
Second-hand smartphone market is likely to grow by 12 per cent in 2026 while the market for new handsets is projected to decline by 11 per cent.
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Boltt Smartphone India Launch Date Announced; Flipkart Microsite Goes Live
Fire-Boltt has confirmed that its first Boltt smartphone will launch in India on August 25 at 12pm IST through a Flipkart microsite. The teaser showcases the handset's front design and confirms that it will offer a clean software experience. Earlier leaks had suggested that the phone could debut as the Boltt Evo 4G and feature a Unisoc T7250 chipse...
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UFS 2.2, UFS 3.1 or UFS 4.1: Which Storage Standard Should You Choose?
Storage standards have evolved alongside smartphone hardware, making UFS an important part of overall performance. While UFS 2.2 remains suitable for everyday use, UFS 3.1 delivers faster speeds for gaming and multitasking, and UFS 4.1 is built for flagship devices with AI-powered features and demanding workloads. This guide explains how each versi...
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Memory and Storage Chip Prices Tipped to Crash Next Year, But the Shortage Could Last Longer
RAM prices are expected to fall drastically in 2027, a tipster claims. Two Chinese chip manufacturers, namely ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) and Yangtze Memory Technologies (YMTC), are reportedly stockpiling DRAM sticks. The two companies will reportedly offload their accumulated DRAM chip stock in the market next year. While the prices could ...
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iPhone Ultra to Challenge Samsung, Huawei With 25 Percent Market Share Within Months of Launch: Report
Apple’s long-rumoured foldable iPhone is expected to be launched in September alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models. A forecast shared by a market research firm suggests that the purported handset could capture as much as a 25 percent share in global foldable smartphone shipments within months of entering the segment. Samsung, which recently launche...
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Woman Recalls Life Before Smartphones, Highlights Technology's Transformation
Saluja said she got her first phone while she was still in school, and at that time her screen time was only three to four hours a day.
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Nothing Becomes India's Fastest-Growing Brand Amid Smartphone Market Slowdown in Q2 2026: Counterpoint
Smartphone shipments in India declined 10 percent year-on-year (YoY) in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, according to a report by a market research firm. It reportedly marks the steepest drop for a June quarter in six years and has been attributed to a sharp rise in smartphone prices driven by record-high memory costs. London-based Nothing emerged ...
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Cabinet Approves Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme With Rs. 62,500 Crore Budget to Scale Domestic Production
The Union Cabinet has approved the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme, the Ministry of Information Technology and Electronics (MeitY) announced on Wednesday. The new scheme has a budgetary outlay of Rs. 62,500 crore. It aims to “further scale” phone production in India, “deepen value addition”, and “strengthen” the supply chains involved...
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Best Mobiles Under Rs. 40,000 in India: From Redmi Turbo 5, to OnePlus Nord CE 6 and More
At the sub-Rs. 40,000 price point, one would expect a more premium-feeling and functioning smartphone. Sadly, this is not the case of mid-range to premium devices in 2026 because of the ongoing memory crisis, which has seen prices rise drastically. From dual rear cameras to budget processors, the sub-Rs. 40,000 segment is going through quite an ide...
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Samsung Retains Top Spot as Global Phone Shipments Declined in Q2 2026, iPhone Shipments Grew 4 Percent: Omdia
The global smartphone shipments fell by 4 percent in the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest research report by Omdia. The report highlights that the ongoing memory and storage components shortage disrupted supply chains and drove their prices. Despite the RAM shortage, Samsung and Apple registered market share growth of 2 percent and 4...
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What Is On-Device AI and Why Does It Matter for Your Next Phone?
Artificial intelligence is becoming a key part of modern smartphones, but not every AI feature works the same way. On-device AI processes many tasks directly on your phone instead of relying on the cloud, helping deliver faster responses, improved privacy and offline functionality. It also powers features such as AI photo editing, live translation ...
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Best Mobiles Under Rs. 30,000 in India: From Motorola Edge 70 Fusion, Realme P4 Power and more
In 2026, the mid-range smartphone segment in India is not what it used to be because of the ongoing memory crisis. While rising component costs are forcing manufacturers to skimp on hardware, there is a silver lining for smartphone buyers as older models that offer more value are still on sale.
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What Is LPDDR5X RAM in Phones and Does It Actually Matter?
LPDDR5X is the latest mobile memory standard used in many flagship and premium mid-range smartphones. It offers faster data transfer speeds and better power efficiency than LPDDR5 and LPDDR4X, helping improve gaming, multitasking, AI-powered features, and other demanding tasks. However, RAM is only one part of a phone's performance. The processor, ...
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Samsung Reportedly Developing Rollable Phone With Expandable 10-Inch Display
Samsung is reportedly accelerating development of its first commercial rollable smartphone. The handset is said to target a launch in the first half of 2028 and may feature an expandable 10-inch display. It is also rumoured to debut as the Galaxy Z Slide, with another rollable model reportedly planned for 2030. Samsung has yet to confirm the device...
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Boltt Ace 5G and Evo Camera Details Revealed Ahead of August 25 India Launch
Boltt has revealed the camera and AI features of its upcoming Ace 5G and Evo smartphones ahead of their August 25 India launch. The Ace 5G will feature a 64-megapixel rear camera with an f/1.8 aperture, while the Evo will use a 50-megapixel main camera. Both phones will have 8-megapixel selfie cameras with Real Tone support. Their AI features inclu...
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iPhone 16 35% Cheaper, iPhone 17 25% Less: Why India Is Buying Refurbished
Second-hand smartphone market is likely to grow by 12 per cent in 2026 while the market for new handsets is projected to decline by 11 per cent.
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Boltt Smartphone India Launch Date Announced; Flipkart Microsite Goes Live
Fire-Boltt has confirmed that its first Boltt smartphone will launch in India on August 25 at 12pm IST through a Flipkart microsite. The teaser showcases the handset's front design and confirms that it will offer a clean software experience. Earlier leaks had suggested that the phone could debut as the Boltt Evo 4G and feature a Unisoc T7250 chipse...
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UFS 2.2, UFS 3.1 or UFS 4.1: Which Storage Standard Should You Choose?
Storage standards have evolved alongside smartphone hardware, making UFS an important part of overall performance. While UFS 2.2 remains suitable for everyday use, UFS 3.1 delivers faster speeds for gaming and multitasking, and UFS 4.1 is built for flagship devices with AI-powered features and demanding workloads. This guide explains how each versi...
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Memory and Storage Chip Prices Tipped to Crash Next Year, But the Shortage Could Last Longer
RAM prices are expected to fall drastically in 2027, a tipster claims. Two Chinese chip manufacturers, namely ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) and Yangtze Memory Technologies (YMTC), are reportedly stockpiling DRAM sticks. The two companies will reportedly offload their accumulated DRAM chip stock in the market next year. While the prices could ...
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iPhone Ultra to Challenge Samsung, Huawei With 25 Percent Market Share Within Months of Launch: Report
Apple’s long-rumoured foldable iPhone is expected to be launched in September alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models. A forecast shared by a market research firm suggests that the purported handset could capture as much as a 25 percent share in global foldable smartphone shipments within months of entering the segment. Samsung, which recently launche...
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Woman Recalls Life Before Smartphones, Highlights Technology's Transformation
Saluja said she got her first phone while she was still in school, and at that time her screen time was only three to four hours a day.
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Nothing Becomes India's Fastest-Growing Brand Amid Smartphone Market Slowdown in Q2 2026: Counterpoint
Smartphone shipments in India declined 10 percent year-on-year (YoY) in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, according to a report by a market research firm. It reportedly marks the steepest drop for a June quarter in six years and has been attributed to a sharp rise in smartphone prices driven by record-high memory costs. London-based Nothing emerged ...
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Cabinet Approves Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme With Rs. 62,500 Crore Budget to Scale Domestic Production
The Union Cabinet has approved the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme, the Ministry of Information Technology and Electronics (MeitY) announced on Wednesday. The new scheme has a budgetary outlay of Rs. 62,500 crore. It aims to “further scale” phone production in India, “deepen value addition”, and “strengthen” the supply chains involved...
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Best Mobiles Under Rs. 40,000 in India: From Redmi Turbo 5, to OnePlus Nord CE 6 and More
At the sub-Rs. 40,000 price point, one would expect a more premium-feeling and functioning smartphone. Sadly, this is not the case of mid-range to premium devices in 2026 because of the ongoing memory crisis, which has seen prices rise drastically. From dual rear cameras to budget processors, the sub-Rs. 40,000 segment is going through quite an ide...
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Samsung Retains Top Spot as Global Phone Shipments Declined in Q2 2026, iPhone Shipments Grew 4 Percent: Omdia
The global smartphone shipments fell by 4 percent in the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest research report by Omdia. The report highlights that the ongoing memory and storage components shortage disrupted supply chains and drove their prices. Despite the RAM shortage, Samsung and Apple registered market share growth of 2 percent and 4...
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What Is On-Device AI and Why Does It Matter for Your Next Phone?
Artificial intelligence is becoming a key part of modern smartphones, but not every AI feature works the same way. On-device AI processes many tasks directly on your phone instead of relying on the cloud, helping deliver faster responses, improved privacy and offline functionality. It also powers features such as AI photo editing, live translation ...
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Best Mobiles Under Rs. 30,000 in India: From Motorola Edge 70 Fusion, Realme P4 Power and more
In 2026, the mid-range smartphone segment in India is not what it used to be because of the ongoing memory crisis. While rising component costs are forcing manufacturers to skimp on hardware, there is a silver lining for smartphone buyers as older models that offer more value are still on sale.
-
What Is LPDDR5X RAM in Phones and Does It Actually Matter?
LPDDR5X is the latest mobile memory standard used in many flagship and premium mid-range smartphones. It offers faster data transfer speeds and better power efficiency than LPDDR5 and LPDDR4X, helping improve gaming, multitasking, AI-powered features, and other demanding tasks. However, RAM is only one part of a phone's performance. The processor, ...
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Samsung Reportedly Developing Rollable Phone With Expandable 10-Inch Display
Samsung is reportedly accelerating development of its first commercial rollable smartphone. The handset is said to target a launch in the first half of 2028 and may feature an expandable 10-inch display. It is also rumoured to debut as the Galaxy Z Slide, with another rollable model reportedly planned for 2030. Samsung has yet to confirm the device...
