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India’s smartphone market heats up in early January 2026 with new launches from Redmi, Realme, OPPO, and POCO. Here’s a detailed look at all the mid-range smartphones launching between January 5 and January 9, including specs, features, and expected prices.

Realme 16 Pro series India launch is set for January 6. Check leaked prices, variants, hardware details, competition, and what to expect from the Realme 16 Pro and 16 Pro+ 5G.

OPPO Reno15 series launches globally with Reno15 Pro Max Reno15 Pro and Reno15 featuring periscope cameras large batteries ColorOS 16 Android 16 IP69 rating and premium design Know price specs and key highlights

POCO M8 5G is teased in India with a “Designed to Slay” tagline. Expected to feature a 120Hz OLED display, Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset, 5520mAh battery, fast charging and aggressive pricing, the POCO M8 5G could be a strong budget smartphone choice for students and first-time 5G users.

Google is reportedly rolling out a feature that lets users change their Gmail address without losing emails, Drive data or account access. Early signs suggest India may be among the first regions to receive this long-awaited update.

Realme Pad 3 is launching in India on January 6 with AI powered learning features, a large 2.8K display, massive 12200mAh battery, faster 45W charging and student focused design.

Ai+ announces NovaPods, its first audio wearable lineup launching in India in January 2026. Featuring NovaPods Go, Air, Pro, Beats and Clips, the series promises affordable pricing under ₹1,000, comfort-focused design, ANC, and health tracking features.

Are IP68 and IP69 ratings truly useful for Indian smartphone users? Learn what these water and dust resistance ratings mean in real-life Indian conditions, their limitations, and whether they are worth paying extra for.

Vivo X200T is expected to launch in India by January 2026 as a compact flagship smartphone with Dimensity 9400 Plus chipset, Zeiss triple 50MP cameras, fast 90W charging, long software support, and a premium design aimed at power users.

Lava Blaze Duo 3 is tipped to launch in India in December 2025 with a dual display design, Dimensity 7060 chipset, AMOLED screen, 50MP camera, 33W fast charging, and an expected price around ₹15,000.

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Vi has partnered with fintech Niyo to offer zero forex markup cards for international travel. Vi users can apply via the Vi App and enjoy premium travel benefits, savings, and global card acceptance.

EA has officially announced the shutdown of Real Racing 3 after 12 years on mobile. The game has been delisted from app stores, in-app purchases disabled, and servers will go offline permanently on March 19, 2026.

Google Translate makes real-time voice translation easy using any wired or wireless headphones. Learn how this feature works, step-by-step setup, tips for better accuracy, and how it compares with Apple’s Live Translation.

Ai+ Smartphone has announced NovaFlip, a premium flip smartphone under ₹40,000, powered by India’s first sovereign NxtQuantum OS and launching in Q1 2026.

Apple Fitness Plus has launched in India with affordable monthly and yearly plans, guided workouts, Apple Watch integration, meditation features, and family sharing support.

Realme 16 Pro Series 5G camera module design officially revealed ahead of India launch. Check expected launch date, storage variants, color options, and latest teaser updates.

The Redmi Note 15 series has officially launched in Poland with three new models—Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G, Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G, and Redmi Note 15 5G. Explore the full specifications, camera details, battery performance, pricing, and features of Xiaomi’s latest mid-range lineup powered by Android 15 and HyperOS 2.

Learn how to use Google’s new ‘try it on’ feature for virtual shopping. See how the AI tool works, its benefits, and a complete step-by-step guide to preview outfits before buying online.

Learn how to create viral hand-drawn posters using Google Gemini with this step-by-step guide. Discover how to upload images, generate AI-driven doodle-style portraits, and try ready-made creative prompts to make stunning notebook-style artwork for social media.