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Samsung Galaxy A26 5G could be launched in India soon as the company's next A-series smartphone, according to a report. It was reportedly spotted on a certification website in the country, which hints towards its imminent debut. It is likely to arrive as a successor to the Galaxy A25 5G , which made its debut in December 2023 and could boast features such as a full HD resolution screen, 120Hz refresh rate, and 256GB of onboard storage. Samsung Galaxy A26 5G BIS Listing First spotted by MySmartPrice, the purported phone has been listed on the Bureau of Indian Standards ( BIS ) website, which suggests it may be launched in India soon. The handset is reportedly listed carrying the model number SM-A266B/DS as an identifier, where ‘B' and ‘DS' refer to the Indian variant and dual-SIM variant, respectively. As per the report, a leaked case of the Galaxy A26 5G hints towards the inclusion of a 6.64-inch or 6.7-inch screen with full HD resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The...

Battleground Mobile India (popularly known as BGMI ) on Thursday introduced the first electric vehicle (EV) to feature in the game — the Mahindra BE 6 . Test drives of the recently unveiled eSUV from Mahindra began in six cities earlier this week, and gamers can also take it for a spin while playing the popular battle royale game. The game also includes Mahindra BE 6-themed content, including events and a month-long contest that allows users to participate in a lucky draw to win the real eSUV. Krafton Partners With Mahindra to Introduce First EV in BGMI While BGMI already allows players to drive cars (from Aston Martin, Lamborghini, and Volkswagen) to move across the map, these are internal combustion engines (ICE) vehicles that require fuel supplies. The new Mahindra BE 6 is the first EV to debut in the game — it's also the first vehicle from an Indian carmaker to land in BGMI. In a press briefing, the companies announced that the in-game vehicle is based on the same 3D models ...

Oppo could be working on a new smartphone that could join the A5 Pro model that was launched last month. An unreleased Oppo handset was spotted on a Chinese certification website which hints towards its imminent launch in China. Although the official moniker remains unknown, it is believed to be the next generation Oppo A5. The listing also shows several key specifications of the purported phone and reveals its design. It may come with a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen and a 6,500mAh battery. Oppo A5 TENAA Listing First spotted by tipster Digital Chat Station (translated from Chinese) and shared on the Chinese social media platform Weibo, the purported Oppo phone has been listed on China's TENAA website sporting the model number PKQ110 — it is speculated to arrive as the Oppo A5. The handset is allegedly equipped with a 6.7-inch (1,080×2,412 pixels) full HD+ AMOLED screen with an under-display fingerprint scanner for biometric authentication. Purported Oppo A5 images on TENAA Photo ...

Samsung Galaxy S25+ is expected to launch later this month alongside the base Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 Ultra variants. The design and colour options of the purported handsets have been leaked previously. The price details of the phones have been tipped as well. Ahead of the upcoming launch, the global variant of the Galaxy S25+ has been spotted on a popular benchmarking site. The listing hints at some expected key features of the handset, including the chipset, RAM and operating system. Samsung Galaxy S25+ Geekbench Listing The Samsung Galaxy S25+ with the model number SM-S936B has been  spotted on Geekbench. The handset has an octa-core chipset with six cores clocking speeds of 3.53GHz, while two other cores clocked at 4.47GHz. This is expected to be the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC. It scored 2,721 and 9,435 points on single and multi-core tests, respectively. The chipset could be promoted as the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy SoC. The Galaxy S25 and Galaxy...

Apple and Samsung are said to be readying ‘slim' versions of their upcoming flagship phones. A tipster now suggests that the purported devices, dubbed the iPhone 17 Air and Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim, may ship with much smaller battery capacities than their flagship equivalents. This move is speculated to be in order to maintain the thin form factor of the handsets. Notably, the iPhone 17 Air is expected to debut in September alongside other models in the iPhone 17 series, and while the Galaxy S25 series is scheduled to launch next week, the arrival of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim may have been delayed till May. iPhone 17 Air, Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim Battery Capacities In a post on the Chinese social media platform Weibo, Digital Chat Station (translated from Chinese) shared details about the expected battery capacities of the Apple and Samsung phones. As per the tipster, both models will be equipped with batteries in the 3,000-4,000mAh range. The phones are tipped to put their...

The Tamil film Soodhu Kavvum 2, a crime comedy that blends thrilling elements with humor, is set to release on OTT platforms soon. Directed by S J Arjun, the movie follows Guru on his quest for revenge, leading to a series of unexpected twists. Following its theatrical release on December 13, 2024, fans can now watch this highly anticipated movie on the Aha Video platform. The OTT release offers another chance for audiences to dive into the gripping narrative. When and Where to Watch Soodhu Kavvum 2 The much-anticipated Tamil crime-comedy Soodhu Kavvum 2, which premiered in theaters on December 13, 2024, is set to make its OTT debut. According to reports, the movie will be available for streaming on Aha Video starting January 14, 2025. Fans of the prequel Soodhu Kavvum (2013) can now catch the thrilling story of revenge and deception from the comfort of their homes. Official Trailer and Plot of Soodhu Kavvum 2 The official trailer of Soodhu Kavvum 2 hints at a gripping blend of h...