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Vivo X300 FE Review: A Strong Contender With a Catch
Vivo’s FE range started off as a sub-Rs. 60,000 smartphones, but has now been promoted to a high-end premium category with its new price tag. To justify this price rise, Vivo has thrown in premium features such as wireless charging and the ability to mount a teleconverter lens on the latest X300 FE. Does this move make sense? And do the new featu...
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Motorola Edge 70 Fusion Review: A Brand-New Fusion, but Can It Be an All-Rounder?
The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion looks the part for a 2026 mid-ranger and comes with its fair share of upgrades. There’s a new design, a bright display, a new processor, a new primary camera, all backed up by a massive battery upgrade. While it seems like a mid-range all-rounder? How well does it stack up against the new and older devices in this segm...
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Oppo F33 5G vs Realme 16 5G vs Nothing Phone 4a: Price in India, Specifications and Features Compared
Oppo F33 5G, Realme 16 5G, and Nothing Phone 4a compete in a similar price segment but offer different strengths. The Oppo model focuses on battery with a 7,000mAh unit and 80W charging. Realme 16 5G delivers a brighter AMOLED display, newer Dimensity 6400 Turbo chipset, and longer software support. The Nothing Phone 4a stands out with a Snapdragon...
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Samsung Galaxy A57 vs Motorola Signature vs Vivo X200T: Price in India, Specifications and Features Compared
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G has launched in India with a 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, Exynos 1680 chipset, and long-term software support. It competes with the Motorola Signature and Vivo X200T, which offer more powerful processors, higher refresh rate displays, and larger batteries. The Motorola Signature stands out with a 165Hz screen and versatile c...
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Nothing Phone 4a Pro Review: A Big Leap
Nothing’s Phone 4a Pro finds itself in a new segment against premium smartphones in 2026. It offers plenty of upgrades on paper, including a bigger and faster display, a new telephoto camera and a larger battery, to name a few. But how do these features add up? And how does it stack up against the competition?
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Google Pixel 10a Review: More of the Same?
Google’s Pixel 10a is nearly identical to the Pixel 9a it replaces. There are minuscule design changes as well. With faster charging being the only real-world improvement over the previous model, can the humble Pixel 10a stand up to the brutal competition at the lower-end of the premium segment in India?
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Smartphones Launched in India (February 2026): Samsung Galaxy S26 Series, Google Pixel 10a, Vivo V70 Series and More
The second month of 2026 has shaped up to be quite the exciting time for smartphone aficionados in India, with launches lined up one after the other in the month of February. Ranging from the super-premium Samsung Galaxy S26 series to the camera-focused Vivo V70 series, several smartphones offering something for everyone in terms of their pricing a...
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Vivo V70 Elite Review: A Capable Addition to Vivo’s Premium Segment
Vivo’s V70 Elite seems like the perfect premium offering, given that it aims to deliver everything under the sun (and its segment) at a competitive price. The V70 Elite takes over from the V40 Pro, which did not perform well in our camera department review. This time around, Vivo’s gone all out with a new design, better durability and a big bat...
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Best Premium Smartphones Under Rs 1 Lakh: iPhone 17, OnePlus 15, Oppo Find X9 and More
If you’re shopping for a new smartphone in the premium segment in India, you’re spoilt for choices. Brands such as Apple, iQOO, OnePlus, and Oppo, all have their flagship offerings in this category, packing top-tier processors, advanced camera systems, refined designs, and long-term software support. But getting your hands on a handset offering...
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Best Smartphones in India Under Rs. 50,000: Realme 16 Pro+ 5G, Oppo Reno 15 and More
The sub-Rs. 50,000 smartphone segment in India has plenty of value-driven offerings. They offer good cameras, capable processors, a premium gaming experience, longer battery life, and reliable software support. Here are some of the top smartphones in India that offer decent features under Rs. 50,000. The list includes Realme 16 Pro+ 5G, Samsung Gal...
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Meta’s New Open-Source SAM Audio AI Model Can Isolate Sounds From Audio Mixtures
Meta has launched SAM Audio, a new open-source AI model that can identify and isolate specific sounds from complex audio. Part of the Segment Anything Model family, it supports text prompts, visual cues and time-based inputs to simplify audio editing. Meta says the tool can automate tasks that usually require specialised software, and it is availab...
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IBM To Cut Thousands Of Jobs Amid Software Focus
IBM will cut roles this quarter, the company said, potentially impacting thousands of employees while it shifts focus towards its high-margin software segment, as Wall Street hones in on the company's ability to benefit from AI-linked cloud demand.
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Best Mobiles Under Rs. 40,000 in India: From Oppo F31 Pro+, iQOO Neo 10 and More
The premium segment comprises phones that offer impressive designs, good durability, and capable cameras. While the price tags are higher than those of mid-range devices, these phones typically offer good software support. However, there are times when brands take a few shortcuts to get there. Here’s what you need to know if you're looking for a ...
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Infinix Zero Flip Review: Affordable Flex
Infinix launched its first flip phone in India in October with a lot of features that you won’t find at this price point. Sporting one of the largest cover screens in the segment, a flexible inner display, and a premium design, the Infinix Zero Flip sounds like a great value for anyone venturing into the world of foldable phones. Is it, though? R...
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Vivo V40 Pro Review: A Few Hits and a Few Misses
Vivo’s V40 Pro sure looks the part for a premium smartphone in 2024. It packs in a large battery accompanied by fast wired charging and a capable set of cameras, at least on paper. However, after a quick glance at the competition, I see that there’s little reason to consider this smartphone, which seems a bit overpriced given what the rest in t...
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Vivo X300 FE Review: A Strong Contender With a Catch
Vivo’s FE range started off as a sub-Rs. 60,000 smartphones, but has now been promoted to a high-end premium category with its new price tag. To justify this price rise, Vivo has thrown in premium features such as wireless charging and the ability to mount a teleconverter lens on the latest X300 FE. Does this move make sense? And do the new featu...
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Motorola Edge 70 Fusion Review: A Brand-New Fusion, but Can It Be an All-Rounder?
The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion looks the part for a 2026 mid-ranger and comes with its fair share of upgrades. There’s a new design, a bright display, a new processor, a new primary camera, all backed up by a massive battery upgrade. While it seems like a mid-range all-rounder? How well does it stack up against the new and older devices in this segm...
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Oppo F33 5G vs Realme 16 5G vs Nothing Phone 4a: Price in India, Specifications and Features Compared
Oppo F33 5G, Realme 16 5G, and Nothing Phone 4a compete in a similar price segment but offer different strengths. The Oppo model focuses on battery with a 7,000mAh unit and 80W charging. Realme 16 5G delivers a brighter AMOLED display, newer Dimensity 6400 Turbo chipset, and longer software support. The Nothing Phone 4a stands out with a Snapdragon...
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Samsung Galaxy A57 vs Motorola Signature vs Vivo X200T: Price in India, Specifications and Features Compared
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G has launched in India with a 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, Exynos 1680 chipset, and long-term software support. It competes with the Motorola Signature and Vivo X200T, which offer more powerful processors, higher refresh rate displays, and larger batteries. The Motorola Signature stands out with a 165Hz screen and versatile c...
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Nothing Phone 4a Pro Review: A Big Leap
Nothing’s Phone 4a Pro finds itself in a new segment against premium smartphones in 2026. It offers plenty of upgrades on paper, including a bigger and faster display, a new telephoto camera and a larger battery, to name a few. But how do these features add up? And how does it stack up against the competition?
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Google Pixel 10a Review: More of the Same?
Google’s Pixel 10a is nearly identical to the Pixel 9a it replaces. There are minuscule design changes as well. With faster charging being the only real-world improvement over the previous model, can the humble Pixel 10a stand up to the brutal competition at the lower-end of the premium segment in India?
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Smartphones Launched in India (February 2026): Samsung Galaxy S26 Series, Google Pixel 10a, Vivo V70 Series and More
The second month of 2026 has shaped up to be quite the exciting time for smartphone aficionados in India, with launches lined up one after the other in the month of February. Ranging from the super-premium Samsung Galaxy S26 series to the camera-focused Vivo V70 series, several smartphones offering something for everyone in terms of their pricing a...
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Vivo V70 Elite Review: A Capable Addition to Vivo’s Premium Segment
Vivo’s V70 Elite seems like the perfect premium offering, given that it aims to deliver everything under the sun (and its segment) at a competitive price. The V70 Elite takes over from the V40 Pro, which did not perform well in our camera department review. This time around, Vivo’s gone all out with a new design, better durability and a big bat...
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Best Premium Smartphones Under Rs 1 Lakh: iPhone 17, OnePlus 15, Oppo Find X9 and More
If you’re shopping for a new smartphone in the premium segment in India, you’re spoilt for choices. Brands such as Apple, iQOO, OnePlus, and Oppo, all have their flagship offerings in this category, packing top-tier processors, advanced camera systems, refined designs, and long-term software support. But getting your hands on a handset offering...
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Best Smartphones in India Under Rs. 50,000: Realme 16 Pro+ 5G, Oppo Reno 15 and More
The sub-Rs. 50,000 smartphone segment in India has plenty of value-driven offerings. They offer good cameras, capable processors, a premium gaming experience, longer battery life, and reliable software support. Here are some of the top smartphones in India that offer decent features under Rs. 50,000. The list includes Realme 16 Pro+ 5G, Samsung Gal...
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Meta’s New Open-Source SAM Audio AI Model Can Isolate Sounds From Audio Mixtures
Meta has launched SAM Audio, a new open-source AI model that can identify and isolate specific sounds from complex audio. Part of the Segment Anything Model family, it supports text prompts, visual cues and time-based inputs to simplify audio editing. Meta says the tool can automate tasks that usually require specialised software, and it is availab...
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IBM To Cut Thousands Of Jobs Amid Software Focus
IBM will cut roles this quarter, the company said, potentially impacting thousands of employees while it shifts focus towards its high-margin software segment, as Wall Street hones in on the company's ability to benefit from AI-linked cloud demand.
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Best Mobiles Under Rs. 40,000 in India: From Oppo F31 Pro+, iQOO Neo 10 and More
The premium segment comprises phones that offer impressive designs, good durability, and capable cameras. While the price tags are higher than those of mid-range devices, these phones typically offer good software support. However, there are times when brands take a few shortcuts to get there. Here’s what you need to know if you're looking for a ...
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Infinix Zero Flip Review: Affordable Flex
Infinix launched its first flip phone in India in October with a lot of features that you won’t find at this price point. Sporting one of the largest cover screens in the segment, a flexible inner display, and a premium design, the Infinix Zero Flip sounds like a great value for anyone venturing into the world of foldable phones. Is it, though? R...
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Vivo V40 Pro Review: A Few Hits and a Few Misses
Vivo’s V40 Pro sure looks the part for a premium smartphone in 2024. It packs in a large battery accompanied by fast wired charging and a capable set of cameras, at least on paper. However, after a quick glance at the competition, I see that there’s little reason to consider this smartphone, which seems a bit overpriced given what the rest in t...
