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The Pixel Watch 5 Stephen Curry Edition is expected to arrive as a 45mm LTE model with a custom woven band. The leaked version reportedly carries a EUR 579.99 (roughly Rs. 63,900) price tag in Europe and could go on sale around August 20. Google is also expected to limit its availability to select markets and sell it while supplies last. The watch will reportedly retain the core specifications of the standard Pixel Watch 5, including 64GB storage, Wear OS 7.0 and a 465mAh battery. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/snjuqo2

The Redmi Note 17 was launched in India earlier this month, and the company is believed to have a busy few months ahead. A tipster claims that the Redmi 17 series could launch as soon as next month. Meanwhile, the Redmi Note 17 could get a second model in the form of the Redmi Note 17 Pro. The bigger launch, however, could be the Xiaomi 18 Pro series, which is tipped to arrive by December. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/acWlNKk

The Google Pixel 11 series is all set to be unveiled at the Made by Google event on August 12. Ahead of their anticipated debut, alleged hands-on images of the Pixel 11 Pro XL have now surfaced online. It appears to have the familiar Pixel design, while introducing the new notification light. Meanwhile, a retail box also reveals another colour option of the purported handset. Google has also teased both shades of the Pixel 11 Pro XL in a recent social media post. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/5KygvuN

Apple is planning a major overhaul of its entire Apple Watch lineup, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman writes in the latest edition of his weekly newsletter ‘Power On’. The company is reportedly working on new styles for the future Apple Watch models. Moreover, the tech giant is also said to be considering bringing back ceramic case options for its wearables, which could be launched later this year or in 2027. Similarly, Apple is also planning to launch the new Apple Watch models in new colour options and band options, along with “a series of new health and fitness-related upgrades”, Gurman highlights. Apart from this, Apple’s industrial design team is also reportedly exploring a “broader rethink of its smartwatches over the past year or so”. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/bjOogSf

The Moto G Max is expected to launch soon as the company’s latest edition to the G-series lineup. The launch date of the upcoming handset has been announced. The Moto G Max has now appeared on Flipkart, revealing its key specifications and colour options. It is confirmed to sport a 6.72-inch FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The handset will be powered by a Snapdragon 6-series chipset and run on Android 16. The Moto G Max is confirmed to pack a 7,000mAh battery. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/RZ18yXC

The soaring prices of memory components have affected tech companies across the industry, with even Apple unable to absorb the costs fully. The Cupertino-based tech giant has already raised prices of several products in recent months, although the iPhone 17 series has so far avoided a similar fate in most markets. But that could change very soon. A new leak claims that Apple could announce a price hike for its flagship smartphone lineup very soon. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/KOl3asi