Apple’s Next-Generation iPad Mini Might Feature a 60Hz Panel Despite Long-Awaited OLED Upgrade

Apple will equip the next-generation iPad Mini with an 8.4-inch “hybrid” OLED display, with the low-temperature polycrystalline silicon (LTPS) technology, a tipster claims. The compact tablet will reportedly offer a fixed refresh rate of 60Hz refresh rate, which is identical to its predecessor, which was launched in October 2024 with an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD screen and the A17 Pro chipset. This comes despite the rumours that the new iPad Mini model will be the first in the lineup to ship with an OLED display.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8 Official-Looking Images Reportedly Leak; Storage Upgrade Offer May Change

With just a week to go for Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked event, fresh leaks continue to reveal new details about the upcoming Galaxy devices. Official-looking promotional images of the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy Watch 9, and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 have now surfaced, which offer a closer look at the upcoming foldables and smartwatches. Separately, the rumour mill suggests Samsung may scale back one of its most popular pre-order benefits this year due to rising memory costs.

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OnePlus Reportedly Preparing to Exit US, European Markets; Operations in India Expected to Continue

OnePlus is expected to announce its complete withdrawal from the US and European markets this week. Signs of a possible pullback have been in the news for some time. Oppo is likely to take up a larger role in European markets. The company is likely to continue providing support for its existing customers in the US and Europe. Devices available in the market are expected to receive software updates and after-sales services throughout their promised lifespan.

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Oppo Find X10 Pro Max Tipped to Launch With Three 200-Megapixel Rear Cameras

Oppo's latest Find X10 Pro Max engineering prototype is still testing a triple 200-megapixel rear camera setup, according to a tipster. The leak suggests the company is aiming to retain the configuration for the production model, although the hardware is yet to be finalised. The smartphone is also tipped to launch between September and October with an updated design. Earlier reports suggest it could feature a Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset, a 6.89-inch 2K LTPO OLED display and ColorOS 17.

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StepFun Unveils StepX Neo as World's First Agentic Smartphone With Offline AI Assistant

China-based artificial intelligence (AI) company StepFun unveiled the StepX Neo as the world's first mass-market agentic smartphone on Monday. The firm, which was founded by former Microsoft executives in 2023, claims that its first consumer hardware product features an integrated AI agent that can complete complex, multi-step tasks across apps with minimal user intervention. The handset is powered by its in-house Step Edge foundation model and runs on the company's custom Step AOS operating system.

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Redmi Note 17 Colours, Storage Options in India Leaked as Tipster Reveals Key Specifications of Chinese Variant

Redmi Note 17 will be launched in India in at least two colour options, namely Blue and Dark Night, according to a tipster. The handset will reportedly be available for purchase in the country in a 6GB + 128GB RAM and storage configuration. In China, the Redmi Note 17 will reportedly be powered by Qualcomm’s octa core Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 chipset, while the Pro model might arrive with a Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 SoC. We already know that the Redmi Note 17 series will be launched in China on July 14 at 7 pm local time (4:30 pm IST). The display of the Redmi Note 17 Pro is confirmed to offer Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection.

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Lava Virat V1 5G and Virat V1 4G India Launch Date Revealed Along With Design, Colourways: Expected Specifications

Lava Virat V1 series will be launched in India on July 21 at 12 pm IST, the Indian smartphone maker has announced. The Lava Virat V1 5G and Lava Virat V1 4G will be launched in the country as the first two handsets in the lineup. A dedicated microsite for the Lava Virat V1 series is now live on Flipkart, confirming that the lineup will be available for purchase in India via the e-commerce platform. Apart from this, the company has also revealed the design of the two upcoming smartphones. The Lava Virat V1 4G is shown to feature a square-shaped rear camera module, housing two camera lenses. The handset is confirmed to boast a 13-megapixel primary rear camera unit, along with an LED flash. The upcoming smartphone is similar to the Lava Smart 4 Plus.

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