Friday, May 31, 2024

SBI changes gears, links car dealer commissions to their performance

State Bank of India (SBI), the country's largest lender, is set to link the commission it pays to car dealers for sourcing loans to sales, aiming to reduce costs and improve profitability. The revised payout structure will be applicable for all sourcing from June 1. Under the existing structure, dealers would earn a flat 2% commission for loan disbursals ranging from ₹50 lakh to ₹15 crore.

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Infinix Smart 8 HD Review: As Basic as Android Go Smartphones Get

The Infinix Smart 8 HD is an entry-level smartphone that will ship with Android 13 Go in 2024. Its display isn’t very bright outdoors, supports a 90Hz refresh rate, and has a camera system that clicks good images in daylight conditions but fails to perform in low light. To learn more, read our review.

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Thursday, May 30, 2024

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Indian Variant Surfaces on Geekbench; Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra Batteries Bag BIS Certification

Samsung is likely to unveil an Ultra foldable model this time around — Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra — alongside the regular models. Previous leaks indicated that the Galaxy Z Fold 6 would come equipped with the latest Snapdragon chipset in all markets and the new Geekbench listing echoes this rumour. Additionally, alleged battery units of the rumoured Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ult...

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Oppo Reno 12F 5G Spotted on Several Certification Sites; BIS Listing Suggests Imminent India Launch

Oppo Reno 12F 5G may arrive in select markets later this year. The handset has not yet been officially announced but the moniker was spotted on some certification sites. These listings hinted at some key specifications of the smartphone and suggested an imminent launch. It is likely to launch as the successor to the Oppo Reno 11F 5G, which was unveiled in February th...

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Google Pixel 8, Pixel 8a Get Android AICore Update Ahead of Gemini Nano Rollout: Report

Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8a will soon support Gemini Nano-powered on-device generative AI (GenAI), according to a report. A recent update to a system component called AICore allows the functionality to be manually enabled on the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8a. Currently, only the company's flagship Pixel 8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S24 series support Gemini Nano with on-device...

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Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Realme GT 7 Pro Tipped to Come as First Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC-Powered Phone in Global Markets

Realme's Vice President Chase Xu recently confirmed the arrival of Realme GT 7 Pro to India. While specifications and price details of the GT series smartphone remain under wraps, a Chinese tipster has claimed that Realme GT 7 Pro will feature Qualcomm's next-generation chipset. It could be the first handset to use this flagship chipset. Xiaomi's 15 and 15 Pro were al...

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Car dealers may end up with 400K unit inventory

Carmakers in India are forecast to face a record stockpile of 400,000 vehicles worth ₹44,000 crore by the end of May, as demand cools after a three-year run of high sales. Passenger vehicle registrations are expected to fall by 5% in May from a year earlier, due to election-related uncertainties, the completion of marriage season, and heat waves in key markets, particularly Delhi NCR.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy Ring Allegedly Listed on FCC; Battery Ratings, Ring Size Range Tipped

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Ring are expected to be unveiled at the Galaxy Unpacked event in July. Still, ahead of it, the handset and wearable have allegedly been spotted on the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website, indicating their battery capacity. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 is expected to get a slight boost in battery capacity compared to the Z Flip ...

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Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Apple's WWDC 2024 Invite Reveals Keynote Event Time, Complete Schedule: How to Watch, What to Expect

Apple's WWDC 2024 keynote event will take place on June 10 and the company is expected to take the wraps off its upcoming operating system updates including iOS 18, iPadOS 18. macOS 15, watchOS 11, tvOS 18, and visionOS 2. From customisation to AI features, here's everything you need to know about the WWDC 2024 keynote time, how to stream the event live, and what to e...

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Poco F6 5G Goes on Sale in India for the First Time Today: Price, Specifications, Launch Offers

Poco F6 5G will go on sale in India for the first time today (May 29) via Flipkart. The Poco F series smartphone was launched in the country last week with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC. It comes in three RAM and storage configurations and two finishes. The Poco F6 5G features an OLED display with 1.5K resolution and flaunts a 50-megapixel dual rear camera se...

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Realme GT 6 Alleged Retail Box Images Reveal Several Gen AI Features

Realme is widely expected to announce the Realme GT 6 with a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset soon. The upcoming handset will be the next offering in its affordable GT line succeeding last year's Realme GT 5. A recent leak brings us an image that claims to portray the retail box of the Realme GT 6. It seems to come with several AI-based features. The Realme GT 6 could be R...

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Monday, May 27, 2024

Honor 200, Honor 200 Pro With 50-Megapixel Front Cameras, 100W Fast Charging Debut: Price, Specifications

Honor 200 and Honor 200 Pro were unveiled in China on May 27, Monday. The smartphones ship with Android 14-based MagicOS 8.0 and an AI-backed Portrait feature that has been trained on the French Studio Harcourt portrait datasets. They carry 50-megapixel triple rear camera units as well as 50-megapixel selfie cameras each.

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Realme 13 Pro+, Realme GT 6 Said to Be in Pipeline; Specifications Tipped

Realme 13 Pro+ and Realme GT 6 are said to be in the works. The former could debut as a mid-range model with a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera. The latter could be a flagship offering with the latest generation silicon anode high-density battery and 100W fast charging.

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Sunday, May 26, 2024

Motorola Razr 50 Design, Specifications Surface Through Alleged TENAA Listing

Motorola Razr 50 and Motorola Razr 50 Ultra are said to be in the works and are expected to launch in select markets including US and Canada as Razr (2024) and Razr+ (2024). Ahead of any official announcement, an alleged TENAA listing of the phone with live photos and some specifications has gone live. The listing suggests a 3.6-inch cover display and a 6.9-inch inner...

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Saturday, May 25, 2024

OnePlus Could be Working a Smartphone With Satellite Connectivity: Report

OnePlus 12 may get a significant upgrade with the next major OS update. The latest Android 15 Beta for the OnePlus 12 reportedly hints at a satellite connectivity edition of the handset. Notably, Google recently started rolling out the Android 15 Beta 2 version for several Android devices.

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Redmi A3x With Unisoc T603 Chip, 5,000mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

Redmi A3x has been launched by the company and the handset sports a 6.71-inch display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It is powered by an octa core Unisoc T603 chip with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of inbuilt storage. The Redmi A3x has a 5,000mAh battery with 15W charging support, as well as a side mounted fingerprint scanner for biometric authentication.

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Friday, May 24, 2024

Moto G85 5G Design Renders Leaked; Seen With Curved Display, Slim Bezels

Moto G85 5G is expected to launch later this year as a successor to the Moto G84 5G, which was unveiled in India in September 2023. The purported Motorola handset has been a part of several reports and leaks recently, hinting at an imminent launch. Although there is no definite launch timeline available yet, leaked design renders of the smartphone have now leaked onli...

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OnePlus Open 2 Tipped to Arrive in Q1 2025 With Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC

OnePlus Open 2 is already said to be in the works. We now have some new details about the upcoming foldable, courtesy of a tipster. The OnePlus Open 2 is said to run on unannounced Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC. It is expected to be a rebranded Oppo Find N5 and could launch next year.

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Thursday, May 23, 2024

Poco to Unveil Its First-Ever Tablet in India Alongside New Earbuds, Power Bank

Poco India Head, Himanshu Tandon and the company's Brand Marketing Head AI Varun Nair announced the arrival of new products to the country on Thursday. The brand is gearing up to unveil new Poco buds, pad and power bank. Poco has not confirmed the monikers and launch timeline of these products. These steps are the brand's attempts to expand its ecosystem.

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SUVs roar on country roads as sales from rural India sees a spike

Hyundai Motor's top three cars sold in rural India during January-April 2024 were all SUVs, nudging out the small car Grand i10 from the podium for the first time. SUVs such as Exter, Venue, and Creta accounted for two-thirds (67%) of Hyundai's rural sales in the first four months of the calendar year.

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Realme Narzo N65 5G India Launch Set for May 28; to Get MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC

Realme Narzo N65 5G will launch in India next week. The company has announced the launch date of the smartphone and confirmed some of its key features. The design of the handset has also been revealed. It is seen with a large circular rear camera module. The upcoming handset is said to succeed the Realme Narzo N55.

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Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Honor 200 Series to Come With Company's New Four-Layer AI; Launch Timeline Confirmed, Design Teased

Honor 200 series will be unveiled globally as well as in China soon. The lineup is likely to include a Honor 200 and an Honor 200 Pro. The company announced the upcoming launch at the VivaTech 2024 event in Paris on Wednesday, May 22, where it also introduced its new four-layer AI architecture. The Honor 200 series will launch in China on May 27.

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Xiaomi Civi Series to Launch in India Soon: Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming Xiaomi Civi smartphone in India.

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Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Tipped to Get Less Visible Crease, Redesigned Rear Camera Island

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is expected to be unveiled in July alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 6. As we are inching closer to the rumoured launch timeline, a new render of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 has leaked on the Web. The book-style foldable phone is expected to get a significant design change this year. The latest leak indicates a less visible crease on the internal display and...

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Poco F6 Roundup: Launch Date, Expected Price in India, Features, Specifications, and More

Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming Poco F6!

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Monday, May 20, 2024

Infinix GT 20 Pro With MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate SoC Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Infinix GT 20 Pro was launched in India on Tuesday (May 21) as the latest gaming-focused smartphone by the Transsion group subsidiary. It comes in three colour options with a cyber mecha design and runs on MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate SoC. It has a triple rear camera unit led by a 108-megapixel primary sensor and includes a dedicated Pixel Works X5 Turbo chip for...

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Realme GT 6T Roundup: Launch Date, Expected Price in India, Features, Specifications, and More

Here's everything you need to know about the latest Realme GT 6T smartphone, launching in India on May 22, 2024.

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Sunday, May 19, 2024

iPhone 16 Lineup Said to Come in Two New Colours; Might Drop Yellow, Titanium Blue Shades

iPhone 16 lineup is expected to go official in September with four variants — iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. While the details about the smartphone’s battery, display, and chipset have leaked several times, a new leak reveals it will be offered in two additional colourways compared to the iPhone 15 lineup.

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After X-440, Hero and Harley-Davidson may bring more US models to India

Hero MotoCorp and Harley-Davidson Inc are expanding their India partnership. Hero is the third-largest seller in the premium segment after Bajaj Auto and Royal Enfield. Niranjan Gupta, CEO of Hero MotoCorp, highlights the growing market for roadsters.

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Tata Motors group hikes investment outlay to Rs 43,000 cr for FY25

Tata Motors group has increased its investment outlay for FY25 to Rs 43,000 crore, with a significant portion allocated to its British arm, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). In FY24, the company had initially planned for a 3 billion pound investment for JLR and Rs 8,000 crore for Tata Motors, totaling about Rs 38,000 crore. However, the actual investment in FY24 exceeded expectations, reaching around Rs 41,200 crore. For FY25, JLR's investment is expected to rise to around 3.5 billion pounds (approximately Rs 35,000 crore), with Tata Motors maintaining a similar investment level of around Rs 8,000 crore.

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Saturday, May 18, 2024

Motorola Razr, Razr 50 Ultra Design Renders Surface Online; Razr 50 Specifications Leaked: See Images

Motorola Razr and Motorola Razr 50 Ultra design and specifications have been leaked online, giving us a good look at the foldable phones from the Lenovo-owned smartphone maker. The leaked images suggest upcoming Motorola Razr 50 could debut with a much larger cover screen than the 1.5-inch outer display on the Razr 40, its predecessor that was launched last year.

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iPhone 17 Slim to Arrive as Most Expensive iPhone 17 Series Model With Refreshed Design: Report

iPhone 17 Slim will be launched in 2025 as the company's most expensive iPhone model, according to a report. The company's iPhone 17 lineup is reportedly expected to include a smartphone with a refreshed design and a slim chassis. It is currently unclear whether the iPhone 17 Slim will replace the 'Plus' model

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Tecno Camon 30 5G, Camon 30 Premier 5G With 50-Megapixel Selfie Cameras Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Tecno Camon 30 5G and Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G have been launched by the company in India. The latest smartphones from Tecno run on Android 14-based HiOS 14 out-of-the-box and are powered by MediaTek Dimensity chips. They pack 5,000mAh batteries and can be charged at 70W.

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Friday, May 17, 2024

NCLT okays Metalysts Forgings' acquisition by Deccan value-led group

"It (resolution plan) shall be binding on the corporate debtor (Metalysts Forgings), its employees, members, and creditors, including the central government, any state government or any local authority to whom a debt in respect of the payment of dues arising under any law for the time being in force is due, guarantors and other stakeholders involved in the resolution plan," the division bench of justice VG Bisht and technical member Prabhat Kumar said in its May 14 order.

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Samsung Galaxy S25, Galaxy Watch 7 to Be Equipped With 3nm Exynos Chips: Reports

Samsung Galaxy S25 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 could be equipped with next-generation 3nm Exynos chips, according to recent reports. The successor to the Samsung Galaxy S24 series could be powered by a 3nm Exynos 2500 processor, while the wearables that follow the rumoured Galaxy Watch 6 series could feature a 3nm Exynos W1000 chip.

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Thursday, May 16, 2024

Samsung Galaxy M35 Design and Colour Options Leaked Ahead of Debut; Bears Striking Resemblance to Galaxy A35

Samsung Galaxy M35 design been leaked, giving enthusiasts a good look at the upcoming handset. A tipster has shared 360-degree views of the Galaxy M35 in three colour options, and the latest leak suggests that it will closely resemble another Galaxy A series smartphone launched by the company in India two months ago.

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Infinix GT 20 Pro India Price Range Revealed Ahead of May 21 Launch

Infinix GT 20 Pro is set to go official in India on May 21. Just days ahead of the formal debut, Infinix has revealed its price range and hardware details. It is confirmed to go on sale via Flipkart. The Infinix GT 20 Pro was first launched in Saudi Arabia last month. It runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate SoC with up to 12GB RAM.

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Strong sales growth for entry-level two-wheelers in H2 of FY24; big relief for automakers

The trend continued in April, driven by an improvement in income levels thanks to healthy economic growth, making the automobile industry bullish of a sustained recovery in the twowheeler segment and sparking green shoots of recovery in small car sales.

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Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Google Pixel 8a Gets AI Wallpaper Generator With First Software Update

Google Pixel 8a was recently unveiled globally and in India. It is powered by an in-house Tensor G3 SoC and joins the Pixel 8 series as the budget offering in the lineup. The smartphone, which runs Android 14 out-of-the-box, has now received its first software upgrade. This update introduced an AI-backed feature, previously available on only the latest flagship handse...

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Samsung Galaxy F55 5G Roundup: Launch Date, Expected Price in India, Features, Specifications, and More

Samsung Galaxy F55 5G will be launching in India on May 17th. Here's everything you need to know about the latest Galaxy device.

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Two-wheeler makers ride high on record sales of branded spare parts

Royal Enfield, Bajaj Auto, and Hero MotoCorp saw record revenue in FY24 from branded parts and accessories sales, driven by a preference for branded spares. Revenue growth was boosted by premium models like Xpulse and Splendor motorcycles. Hero MotoCorp plans to expand its Global Parts Centre to capitalize on the growing market.

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Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Poco F6 Pro Price, Key Features Leaked Via Amazon Listing Ahead of May 23 Global Launch

Poco F6 5G is confirmed to launch in India and globally on May 23. There will also be a Poco F6 Pro model launching in global markets. The Pro version is tipped to be a rebrand of the Redmi K70. Now, the Poco F6 Pro appears to have been prematurely listed on Amazon spilling its key specifications and pricing details.

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Motorola Edge 50 Fusion Roundup: Launch Date, Expected Price in India, Features, Specifications, and More

Motorola is ready to launch its latest Motorola Edge 50 Fusion smartphone in India. Here's everything you need to know about the latest Moto device, including its features and specifications, expected price in India, launch date details, and more.

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April car sales growth moderates on high base

A high base due to the strong growth in the last two years weighed on the year-on-year comparison, resulting in the tepid pace of growth in April. Though the growth rate moderated in April, it was the fourth consecutive month in CY24 when sales volume in the local market set a new record, as per data from Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).

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Google I/O 2024: Android to Get Support for Scam Call Detection, Circle to Search for Homework using On-Device Gemini AI

Google I/O 2024 saw the company unveil new features powered by AI that will soon come to the company's Android smartphones. During the keynote event on May 14, the company's executives didn't unveil Android 15, but showcased off new features powered by artificial intelligence (AI), that are likely to arrive on Android phones in the coming months.

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Vivo X100 Ultra With 200-Megapixel Telephoto Camera, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC Debuts: Price, Specifications

Vivo launched the Vivo X100 Ultra smartphone in its home country on Tuesday (May 14) with premium camera features. The new X100 series phone packs a triple rear camera unit, comprising a 1-inch main sensor and a 200-megapixel telephoto sensor with CIPA 4.5 stabilisation. This 1/1.4-inch ISOCELL HP9 sensor, co-developed with Samsung is touted to deliver high-quality sh...

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Monday, May 13, 2024

Google I/O 2024 Starts Today: How to Watch Keynote Livestream, What to Expect

Google I/O 2024 keynote will begin tonight and the company's annual developer conference is expected to showcase upcoming Android 15 features and Wear OS 5 upgrades. Google is also likely to tease new Pixel hardware at the event, even if new Pixel phones are unlikely to be launched.

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iQoo Z9x 5G Roundup: Launch Date, Expected Price in India, Features, Specifications, and More

Here's everything you need to know about the latest iQoo Z9x launching in India on May 16, 2024.

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Honor 200 Pro Alleged Design Renders, Key Features Surface Online; Expected to Launch Soon

Honor 200 Pro is likely to grace the markets later this year. The model is expected to launch alongside the base Honor 200 model. They are expected to join the Honor 200 Lite, unveiled in select markets recently. The company has not yet confirmed either model but some details of the handsets have been leaked. Purported design renders of the Honor 200 Pro have appeared...

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HMD’s First Smartphone in India to Be Called Arrow; May Come As Rebrand of HMD Pulse

HMD Global, the company best known for producing Nokia-branded smartphones, is all set to launch its first HMD-branded smartphone in India soon. Ahead of the official debut, the Finnish brand has confirmed the device's moniker 'HMD Arrow'. The brand has chosen the name through a contest on X. The HMD Arrow is speculated to debut as a rebrand of the HMD Pulse that has ...

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Sunday, May 12, 2024

Realme GT 6T India Launch Set for May 22; Price and Specifications Tipped

Realme GT 6T is set to launch in India later this month. After officially teasing the handset recently, the company has now confirmed the exact launch date while also showcasing the design. Meanwhile, a tipster has suggested the pricing and a few other features of the handset. It is said to be a rebadged version of the Realme GT Neo 6 SE, which was unveiled in China i...

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Realme GT 6T India Launch Set for May 22; Design Revealed, Price and Specifications Tipped

Realme GT 6T is set to launch in India later this month. The company had officially teased the handset previously and has now confirmed the exact launch date and design. It has also confirmed a few availability-related information. A tipster has shared probable pricing, as well as feature details of the handset in the country. It is said to be a rebadged version of th...

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Maruti Suzuki expects over 30% jump in CNG vehicle sales at six lakh units in FY25

The company sells CNG trims across various models like WagonR, Brezza, Dzire, and Ertiga, among others in the domestic market. Bharti said the company's capacity expansion by around 1 lakh units per annum at its Manesar plant, Haryana largely addresses the Ertiga supply issues. Ertiga CNG demand is huge in the market leading to supply issues, he noted.

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Escorts Kubota plans to invest up to Rs 4,500 cr in new plant over next 3-4 years

Escorts Kubota Ltd plans to invest up to Rs 4,500 crore over the next three to four years in a new manufacturing plant in Rajasthan's Ghiloth. The plant aims to double domestic tractor production capacity to 3.4 lakh units annually and establish new engine and construction equipment lines. The greenfield project is expected to cost between Rs 4,000 crore to Rs 4,500 crore. Land procurement is slated for this fiscal year, with construction to commence by year-end.

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Saturday, May 11, 2024

Luxury car companies keep it cool inside with advanced glass coatings

Car manufacturers are adopting sophisticated glass coatings to maintain cool temperatures inside vehicle cabins, reducing the reliance on air conditioning as temperatures soar above 45°C in certain Indian cities during the summer. This initiative coincides with the trend towards larger vehicles like SUVs and electric models, which demand more battery pack space, resulting in larger glass surface areas and thermal loads

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Friday, May 10, 2024

iPhone 16 Pro Display Tipped to Offer 20 Percent Increase in Brightness Compared to iPhone 15 Pro

iPhone 16 Pro display could offer higher brightness for standard dynamic range (SDR) content compared to Apple's iPhone 15 Pro, according to a tipster. The company's next-generation smartphones could offer a 20 percent increase in brightness in most scenarios, along with slightly larger panels.

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Moto G64 5G Review: Just a Spec Bump

Moto G64 5G launched in India earlier this month with some minor improvements over its predecessor. The phone gets a new processor, and Gorilla Glass protection. That’s pretty much everything that’s new. Here’s our review of the new Moto G64 5G, and if you should pick it over last year’s model or other alternatives.

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Tata Motors shines in Q4, anticipates debt-free status; JLR posts record profit

Tata Motors Surpasses Expectations with Tripled Profit in Q4, Eyes Debt-Free Status. India's largest automaker reported a net profit of Rs 17,528 crore in Q4, thrice the previous year, aided by a deferred tax credit. The company's revenue for the period climbed 13% YoY to Rs 1.19 lakh crore. For the full FY24, Tata Motors delivered record profit and revenue, with JLR generating a net profit of £2.5 billion. The company continued deleveraging efforts, aiming for net automotive debt-free status in FY25. JLR expects consistent demand, though some stress is noted in the UK market.

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Thursday, May 9, 2024

Vivo X100 Ultra Camera Details Revealed; Confirmed to Get Samsung's ISOCELL HP9 Sensor

Vivo X100 Ultra is all set to go official on May 13 and the Chinese tech brand has posted camera samples online to hype up its camera prowess. Now, Vivo's Vice President Jia Jingdong has revealed the camera specifications of the flagship phone. The Vivo X100 Ultra will come with Samsung’s 200-megapixel ISOCELL HP9 camera sensor at the rear. It will also feature Sony...

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Maruti Suzuki rolls out new Swift 2024 with prices starting at Rs 6.49 lakh

Maruti Suzuki launches the new Swift 2024, priced from Rs 6.49 lakh. This model boasts enhanced features, safety, and fuel efficiency, maintaining its competitive edge in the hatchback segment.

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Tata Motors looks to spin off its NBFC arms, merge with IPO-bound Tata Capital

Group holding company Tata Sons will offer shares of Tata Capital to Tata Motors. This will give India's third-largest carmaker by volume a minority stake in Tata Capital.

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Bikes will retake pre-covid peak in two years: TVS

Two-wheeler sales in India are expected to surpass pre-Covid peak this fiscal year or next, according to Sudarshan Venu, managing director at TVS Motor Company. The Indian economy is in a "good situation" with inflation under control, which will drive consumption going forward. TVS Motor is planning to launch multiple products to grow faster than the market, including a slew of electric vehicles (EVs) at varied price points to cater to diverse customers.

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Leaked Screen Protectors Hint at Wider Cover Display With Sharper Corners

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 outer display will be wider than the one found on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, according to a tipster. A leaked image of screen protectors for the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 6 give us an idea of how the outer screen will be wider and without rounded corners when it is launched this year.

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Nokia 3210 Feature Phone With New Colour Options, 4G Connectivity Launched: Price, Specifications

Nokia 3210 4G has been introduced in select markets in Europe. This is a refreshed version of the popular Nokia feature phone from 1999. Unlike the original handset, the new version comes with 4G connectivity and a bunch of fun colour options to commemorate its 25th anniversary. HMD Global, the manufacturer behind the handset says that it is "a solution for a digital ...

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Maruti Suzuki Swift 2024 launching today: Price, features, mileage, design and other details you can expect in EPIC new Swift

Maruti Suzuki India is gearing up to launch the highly anticipated next-generation Swift, featuring a revamped design, new engine, and updated interior. Pre-bookings have begun at an initial payment of ₹11,000, with deliveries expected to commence in June 2024. The hatchback will hit the Indian market today, May 9, 2024, and the epic new swift promises to be a blend of sporty design and enhanced driving experience.

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Election uncertainty could hurt Indian auto sales in May, dealers' body says

Despite consumer interest, the ongoing elections in India have an influence on automakers' sales. Modi's bid for a third term has unsettled the market. Despite worries about voter turnout, cash constraints, and financial regulations, the auto industry is cautiously confident, as sales growth is supported by steady gasoline prices and celebratory purchases.

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Motorola Edge 50 Fusion India Launch Date Set for May 16; Specifications Confirmed

Motorola Edge 50 Fusion India launch date has been set for next week, Motorola announced through an X post on Wednesday (May 8). It is confirmed to go official via Flipkart. The Motorola phone debuted in select markets including Europe in April.

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024

India's April auto sales rise 27% even as election uncertainty affects consumer sentiment: FADA

In April, India's auto retail sector surged 27%, attributed to stable fuel prices and new model launches despite dampened consumer sentiment during Lok Sabha elections. Two-wheelers rose 33%, while three-wheelers, passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and tractors grew 9%, 16%, 2%, and 1% respectively, driven by favorable market conditions, auto body FADA said.

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Google Pixel 8a Alternatives: OnePlus 12R, Apple iPhone 14, Nothing Phone 2, and More

Google Pixel 8a starts at Rs. 52,999 for the 128GB variant, while the top-end 256GB option comes with a price tag of Rs. 59,999. In this price segment, we already have smartphones from brands like Samsung, OnePlus, iQOO, and more that deliver better value-for-money proposition, which makes the new Pixel 8a a bit overpriced. If you are considering the Pixel 8a as your ...

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Move aside WagonR & Swift, India’s newest favourite is Tata Motors' Punch

Tata's Punch becomes India's top-selling car, outpacing Maruti's WagonR and Brezza. This shift underscores changing consumer tastes and hints at a broader transformation in the automotive sector. With consistent leadership, Tata's success reflects evolving market dynamics and suggests a potential reconfiguration in the competitive landscape, signaling a significant milestone for the company in the Indian car market.

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OnePlus 13 Alleged Render Suggests Revamped Rear Design With Rounded Corners

OnePlus 12 with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC was launched in December, but we have seen leaks about its successor — OnePlus 13 — since March. Most recently, a Chinese tipster has posted an alleged render of the handset depicting a revamped rear design. The OnePlus 13 appears to have a Hasselblad-branded triple rear camera unit alongside a flash in the render

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Monday, May 6, 2024

iPhone 15 Pro Max Emerges as Best Selling Smartphone in Q1 2024 as Apple, Samsung Dominate Top 10 List: Report

iPhone 15 Pro Max was Apple's best-selling smartphone so far in 2024, according to Counterpoint Research's Global Monthly Handset Model Sales Tracker. Both Apple and Samsung had five smartphones in Counterpoint's top-10 best-selling smartphones list for Q1 2024. In a first, all smartphones in the top-10 list support 5G connectivity, according to the market research fi...

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Authorised car dealers can claim input tax credit on demo cars: AAR

GST Authority ruled dealers can claim input tax credit on demo cars. Landmark Cars East Pvt Ltd sought ruling on taxation aspects, specified time period for inward supply to potential Mercedes Benz car buyers.

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Sunday, May 5, 2024

iPhone 17 Series Said to Get Smaller Dynamic Island; Apple Could Unveil iPhone 17 Slim in 2025

iPhone 17 family is tipped to come with a refreshed design, front-facing camera upgrades and a smaller Dynamic Island among other improvements. Apple could introduce a 'Slim' variant with the iPhone 17 series replacing the Plus version. The iPhone 17 Pro models are said to be powered by Apple's A19 Pro chip.

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Vivo Y18, Y18e With MediaTek Helio G85 SoCs Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Vivo Y18 and Vivo Y18e have been unveiled in India. The handsets are powered by octa-core MediaTek Helio chipsets and are backed by 5,000mAh batteries each with wired fast charging support. Both smartphones run Android 14-based UI out-of-the-box. They share a similar design as the Vivo Y03, which was introduced in select markets in March this year.

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Ashok Leyland plans flurry of launches to boost light trucks market share

Ashok Leyland, the Hinduja Group flagship, is set to introduce six new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) in the next year, aiming to boost its market share in the segment to 25% from the current 20%. Amandeep Singh, president of LCV, international operations, defence, and power solutions at Ashok Leyland, revealed the company's plans to launch a new model of the Dost range every alternate month, starting from this month.

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Mahindra, Tata Motors receive record patent approvals in FY24

M&M's patents cover a range of functions, such as powertrain (ICE & EV), vehicle mechanical systems, electronics, manufacturing processes, electric tractors, and advanced engineering, among others. Tata Motors also received its highest-ever grant of 333 patents during the last fiscal, taking its total tally of granted patents to over 850.

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Saturday, May 4, 2024

Luxury car companies speed up amid SUV ‘road rage'

Luxury car makers such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi are set to launch several new sport-utility vehicle models over the next three months, hoping to further deepen their foothold in this growing segment fuelled by evolving lifestyle trends and changing preferences of India’s affluent buyers.

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Volkswagen strengthens retail footprint with new store in Tamil Nadu

"The Chennai Metropolitan area is one of the key markets for Volkswagen in India. In 2023, our Virtus was one of the highest-selling sedans in this market. With this inauguration of our newest touchpoint in Chennai, we are emphasising our commitment to the rising need for premium, safe, and reliable vehicles throughout India..", Volkswagen Passenger Cars India Brand Director Ashish Gupta said in a company statement on Saturday.

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Friday, May 3, 2024

Indian Bike Driving 3D Cheat Codes (May 2024): Check out Full List of Cheats for this Popular Game

Check out the full list of cheat codes for the popular Indian Bike Driving 3D game.

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India new land of rising sun for auto exports

India's auto industry attracts global players like Honda and Suzuki for exports, with a focus on quality and cost efficiency. The country's emergence as a key manufacturing hub reflects its appeal to major auto manufacturers.

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Vivo Y38 5G With Qualcomm's Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC, IP64 Rating Listed Online

Vivo Y38 5G has been listed online in Taiwan. It was listed on the company's website, but Vivo did not publicly announce the launch. The smartphone is seen with a large circular camera module at the back housing two sensors and an LED flash unit. The price of the Vivo Y38 5G has not yet been revealed. 

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Thursday, May 2, 2024

Samsung One UI 6.1 Update Hits Galaxy S22 Series, Galaxy S21 Series, Older Foldables

Samsung has started rolling out One UI 6.1 to its 2021 and 2022 flagship Galaxy smartphones in South Korea. The Android 14-based custom skin brings several enhancements along with a slew of AI features to the Galaxy S22 family, Galaxy S21 series and the previous Galaxy foldable phones. However, the older devices might not get the entire Galaxy AI suite.

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iQoo Z9x 5G Listed on Company's India Website; Could Launch Soon

iQoo Z9x 5G, which launched in China in April this year, could soon make its way to India. The phone was spotted on the country's official website recently. It is expected to join the iQoo Z9 5G, which was introduced in India in March. The Indian variant of the iQoo Z9x 5G may share similar specifications as its Chinese counterpart including the design.

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Citroen bets on 'Basalt' to boost India play

French carmaker Citroen aims to revive its fortunes in India with the Basalt, a mid-size coupe SUV set to launch in the second half of this year. The Basalt incorporates lessons learned from Citroen's experience in India, a market it considers challenging yet crucial. Citroen's existing models like C3, e-C3, and C3 Aircross faced lukewarm response due to feature gaps compared to rivals. The Basalt, produced in India and exported to South America, aims to address these gaps.

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Maruti Suzuki reveals recipe for improved export plans in FY25

Indian automaker Maruti Suzuki is targeting nearly 3 lakh exports in FY25, focusing on improving its portfolio abroad. With 283,067 units exported, the company has been India's top passenger car exporter for the third consecutive year. The company has also manufactured over 3 crore automobiles in India. Supporting factors for this outlook include better products, improved portfolio in foreign nations, and talent transfer.

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Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024: Best Mobile Deals on Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi, Poco, and More

Here are some of the best mobile deals that you can get during the Amazon Great Summer Sale

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Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024 Goes Live for Prime Members: Best Offers on Mobile Phones, Electronics

Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024 is now live for Prime members. We've handpicked the best deals and offers you can grab on top mobile phones, laptops, TVs, and other electronics on the first day of the sale. The sale will open for everyone else from 12PM on May 2, 2024.

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Assassin's Creed Mirage to Launch on iPhone 15 Pro, iPad on June 6

Assassin’s Creed Mirage, the open-world action-adventure title from Ubisoft, will launch on iOS devices on June 6, the studio has announced. First announced for Apple devices in September last year, Assassin’s Creed Mirage will arrive on the App Store for iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and iPad Air and iPad Pro with M1 chip or later, making it the first mainlin...

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MG Motor India reports 1.45 pc dip in retail sales at 4,485 units in April

MG Motors India on Wednesday said its retail sales declined 1.45 per cent year on year to 4,485 units in April. The company had reported sales of 4,551 units in April 2023.

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India could define future strategy as Honda, Nissan explore merger deal

Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan's planned global merger raises questions about their Indian operations. Both companies face challen...