Android 16 = Material 3 makeover!
Expect revamped system UI: new quick settings, cleaner notification shade, updated volume panel, and gorgeous blur across the board
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Best Smartphone Deals in the upcoming Amazon and Flipkart sales
✅ Under ₹10K:
POCO C75 5G: ₹7,699 (Flipkart)
✅ Under ₹15K:
1️⃣ Infinix Note 50x: ₹10,499 [Performance, good software for the price]
2️⃣ POCO M7 Pro: ₹11,999 [display, cameras]
3️⃣ Samsung Galaxy M35: ₹13,999. Get this instead of M06/M16 and iQOO Z10x imo.
4️⃣ POCO X7/Infinix Note 50s: ₹14,999 [Both are almost equally good for cameras, XOS 15 is the better software]
✅ Under ₹20K:
1️⃣ OPPO K13: ₹16,999 [Best all-rounder under ₹20K imo]
2️⃣ CMF Phone 2 Pro: ₹17,999 [Only for those who want stock software and 2x lens, no stereo speakers]
3️⃣ iQOO Z10/Vivo T4: ₹19,999 (Display, battery, performance. No stereo speakers)
✅ Under ₹25K:
1️⃣ iQOO Neo 10R: ₹24,999 (Good balance of performance, battery and camera)
2️⃣ OnePlus Nord 4: ₹24,999 (Good build, good software, decent battery and cameras)
3️⃣ POCO X7 Pro: ₹22,999 (if you want a good balanced phone but budget is under ₹23K)
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✅ Under ₹10K:
POCO C75 5G: ₹7,699 (Flipkart)
✅ Under ₹15K:
1️⃣ Infinix Note 50x: ₹10,499 [Performance, good software for the price]
2️⃣ POCO M7 Pro: ₹11,999 [display, cameras]
3️⃣ Samsung Galaxy M35: ₹13,999. Get this instead of M06/M16 and iQOO Z10x imo.
4️⃣ POCO X7/Infinix Note 50s: ₹14,999 [Both are almost equally good for cameras, XOS 15 is the better software]
✅ Under ₹20K:
1️⃣ OPPO K13: ₹16,999 [Best all-rounder under ₹20K imo]
2️⃣ CMF Phone 2 Pro: ₹17,999 [Only for those who want stock software and 2x lens, no stereo speakers]
3️⃣ iQOO Z10/Vivo T4: ₹19,999 (Display, battery, performance. No stereo speakers)
✅ Under ₹25K:
1️⃣ iQOO Neo 10R: ₹24,999 (Good balance of performance, battery and camera)
2️⃣ OnePlus Nord 4: ₹24,999 (Good build, good software, decent battery and cameras)
3️⃣ POCO X7 Pro: ₹22,999 (if you want a good balanced phone but budget is under ₹23K)
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✅ Under ₹35K:
1️⃣ Samsung Galaxy A56: ₹26,999 (good cameras, build, software for that price, but not the best for gaming)
2️⃣ Realme GT 6: ₹28,999 (good performance, good battery life, good cameras and fine software).
3️⃣ Samsung Galaxy S24 FE: ₹34,999 (Good all-rounder package if you can pay more from Galaxy A56)
(PS: Ideally, I would advise ₹27K-35K segment buyers to wait for one more month, new generation phones are incoming)
✅ Under ₹45K:
1️⃣ OnePlus 13R: ₹39,999. Already a great value phone. Free Buds 3 is the cherry on top.
2️⃣ iQOO 12: ₹42,999. The 16/512 variant is a steal deal for this price. Free iQOO TWS 1e is also a good gesture.
3️⃣ Samsung Galaxy S24: ₹44,999. If you want a compact option under ₹45K, this is the one to go for. Better to stretch to this instead of getting S23 now.
✅ Flagship picks (above ₹50K)
1️⃣ At strict ₹49,999, iQOO 13 is a better and safer choice than Realme GT 7 Pro.
Realme has practically forgotten about its flagship and iQOO is generally more reliable and more stable.
2️⃣ Between ₹55K-65K, get OPPO Find X8. There's nothing else better.
3️⃣ Above ₹65K, you can get Find X8 Pro (all-rounder with great software) or S24 Ultra at ₹84,999 (if you want the S Pen).
For iPhones, only the iPhone 16 at ₹59,999 makes sense.
Also, ₹27K-35K new options will be performance focused, so if you want good cameras, just get something within the three options I listed within this sale.
Note: Realme GT 6T is a better deal than POCO X7 Pro for ₹23,999
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1️⃣ Samsung Galaxy A56: ₹26,999 (good cameras, build, software for that price, but not the best for gaming)
2️⃣ Realme GT 6: ₹28,999 (good performance, good battery life, good cameras and fine software).
3️⃣ Samsung Galaxy S24 FE: ₹34,999 (Good all-rounder package if you can pay more from Galaxy A56)
(PS: Ideally, I would advise ₹27K-35K segment buyers to wait for one more month, new generation phones are incoming)
✅ Under ₹45K:
1️⃣ OnePlus 13R: ₹39,999. Already a great value phone. Free Buds 3 is the cherry on top.
2️⃣ iQOO 12: ₹42,999. The 16/512 variant is a steal deal for this price. Free iQOO TWS 1e is also a good gesture.
3️⃣ Samsung Galaxy S24: ₹44,999. If you want a compact option under ₹45K, this is the one to go for. Better to stretch to this instead of getting S23 now.
✅ Flagship picks (above ₹50K)
1️⃣ At strict ₹49,999, iQOO 13 is a better and safer choice than Realme GT 7 Pro.
Realme has practically forgotten about its flagship and iQOO is generally more reliable and more stable.
2️⃣ Between ₹55K-65K, get OPPO Find X8. There's nothing else better.
3️⃣ Above ₹65K, you can get Find X8 Pro (all-rounder with great software) or S24 Ultra at ₹84,999 (if you want the S Pen).
For iPhones, only the iPhone 16 at ₹59,999 makes sense.
Also, ₹27K-35K new options will be performance focused, so if you want good cameras, just get something within the three options I listed within this sale.
Note: Realme GT 6T is a better deal than POCO X7 Pro for ₹23,999
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Motorola Edge 60 Pro Downgrades from Edge 50 Pro:
• 125W wired -> 90W
• 50W wireless -> 15W
• Laser AF ❌
• Display Port 1.4 ❌
• USB 3.1 -> USB 2.0
• Metal Frame -> Plastic
Main camera: OV50E -> LYT 700C
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• 125W wired -> 90W
• 50W wireless -> 15W
• Laser AF ❌
• Display Port 1.4 ❌
• USB 3.1 -> USB 2.0
• Metal Frame -> Plastic
Main camera: OV50E -> LYT 700C
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OnePlus launches in India 🇮🇳
OnePlus 13S :
✅ 2nd / 3rd week of May
OnePlus Nord 5 & OnePlus Nord CE 5 :
✅ ~ June starting
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OnePlus 13S :
✅ 2nd / 3rd week of May
OnePlus Nord 5 & OnePlus Nord CE 5 :
✅ ~ June starting
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Home Up v16.0.00.86 Released – Now Supports Galaxy Tabs on One UI 7.0!
Samsung’s latest Home Up update brings full support for Galaxy Tabs on One UI 7.0, enhanced folder UI, better app sorting options, and overall stability improvements.
How to Update:
Go to the Good Lock app → *Home Up* module → Update. Or download Good Lock from the Galaxy Store.
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Samsung’s latest Home Up update brings full support for Galaxy Tabs on One UI 7.0, enhanced folder UI, better app sorting options, and overall stability improvements.
How to Update:
Go to the Good Lock app → *Home Up* module → Update. Or download Good Lock from the Galaxy Store.
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Fortnite is returning to the iOS App Store next week
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ADVICE ALERT
try to avoid the Google Pixel 9 in ₹64,999 on Flipkart.
- Average battery life and slow charging
- Major heating issues in almost every task
- Extremely average camera for the price
Honestly, the Pixel 9 doesn't make sense even after discounts. There are just so many better options available at this price point.
AVOID.
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try to avoid the Google Pixel 9 in ₹64,999 on Flipkart.
- Average battery life and slow charging
- Major heating issues in almost every task
- Extremely average camera for the price
Honestly, the Pixel 9 doesn't make sense even after discounts. There are just so many better options available at this price point.
AVOID.
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Thomson launches new Phoenix series QLED TVs with Google TV OS in India
- Thomson has expanded its Phoenix series of QLED TVs in India with the launch of three new models: 50-inch, 55-inch, and 65-inch variants
- These additions join the existing 32-inch, 43-inch, and 75-inch models already available in the lineup
- The 50-inch TV is priced at ₹26,999, 55-Inch is priced at ₹30,999 & the 65-Inch is priced at ₹43,999
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- Thomson has expanded its Phoenix series of QLED TVs in India with the launch of three new models: 50-inch, 55-inch, and 65-inch variants
- These additions join the existing 32-inch, 43-inch, and 75-inch models already available in the lineup
- The 50-inch TV is priced at ₹26,999, 55-Inch is priced at ₹30,999 & the 65-Inch is priced at ₹43,999
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OnePlus Summer Sale 2025 announced
- It is set to kick off on May 1st
- The brand has revealed plenty of discounts and offers on its smartphones, tablets, and wearable devices during the sale period
- The sale will be live across various platforms including OnePlus official website, store app, experience stores, Amazon, Flipkart, and leading retailers like Reliance Digital, Croma, Vijay Sales
- It’s worth noting that the discounts and bank offers will vary across platforms & the prices are subject to change during the sale period
- Buyers purchasing the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R will be eligible for exchange bonus of up to ₹7,000 and ₹4,000 respectively
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- It is set to kick off on May 1st
- The brand has revealed plenty of discounts and offers on its smartphones, tablets, and wearable devices during the sale period
- The sale will be live across various platforms including OnePlus official website, store app, experience stores, Amazon, Flipkart, and leading retailers like Reliance Digital, Croma, Vijay Sales
- It’s worth noting that the discounts and bank offers will vary across platforms & the prices are subject to change during the sale period
- Buyers purchasing the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R will be eligible for exchange bonus of up to ₹7,000 and ₹4,000 respectively
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Xiaomi expands Android 16-based HyperOS testing to more devices globally
- The current HyperOS test build carries the version number 2.0.250428.1 and is being pushed to top-tier devices
- The new batch of supported devices includes the Xiaomi MIX Flip, Xiaomi 15 Ultra, and POCO F7 Ultra, among others. Tablets like the Xiaomi Pad Pro are also part of the program
- The testing spans multiple regions, including China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Russia, and Taiwan
- List of eligible devices (Global):
- Xiaomi MIX Flip
- Xiaomi 15 (Indonesia, Russia, Taiwan, India, Europe)
- Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- POCO F7 Ultra
- Xiaomi 13T Pro
- Xiaomi Pad Pro
- Xiaomi 14T Pro (Indonesia, Turkey, Taiwan, Europe)
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- The current HyperOS test build carries the version number 2.0.250428.1 and is being pushed to top-tier devices
- The new batch of supported devices includes the Xiaomi MIX Flip, Xiaomi 15 Ultra, and POCO F7 Ultra, among others. Tablets like the Xiaomi Pad Pro are also part of the program
- The testing spans multiple regions, including China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Russia, and Taiwan
- List of eligible devices (Global):
- Xiaomi MIX Flip
- Xiaomi 15 (Indonesia, Russia, Taiwan, India, Europe)
- Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- POCO F7 Ultra
- Xiaomi 13T Pro
- Xiaomi Pad Pro
- Xiaomi 14T Pro (Indonesia, Turkey, Taiwan, Europe)
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Samsung simplifies AI access on Galaxy smartphones with side button integration
- The update to access AI features via the side button will begin to roll out in May
- This allows users to activate AI experiences, including Google’s AI assistant, Gemini
- Select Galaxy A-series models, including the Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A55, and others are eligible for this update
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- The update to access AI features via the side button will begin to roll out in May
- This allows users to activate AI experiences, including Google’s AI assistant, Gemini
- Select Galaxy A-series models, including the Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A55, and others are eligible for this update
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