Government Removes Import Duty on Some Electronics, Smartphone Parts

The government has removed import duties of 7.5% and 5% on selected components used in mobile phones and other electronic products, benefiting firms such as Apple and Xiaomi. The exemption, valid until 31 March 2029, covers wireless charging parts, displays and lithium-ion cells. The move is expected to improve competitiveness, encourage local manufacturing and battery production, and support India’s electronics growth ambitions.

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iPhone 18 Pro Max Component Cost Could Jump Nearly $300 Over iPhone 17 Pro Max: Report

iPhone 18 Pro Max could be significantly more expensive to manufacture compared to its predecessor. The handset, which could be joined by the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra, is expected to debut at Apple’s September event. While the Cupertino-based tech giant has yet to confirm any details, a market research firm has analysed its estimated cost of components. Overall, the highest storage variant of the iPhone 18 Pro Max could be approximately $300 (roughly Rs. 28,600) more expensive than its predecessor.

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Netflix for Free? Some Users Are Getting a 30-Day Trial Subscription Offer: Here’s How to Check

Netflix appears to be quietly bringing back one of its most popular sign-up benefits. In recent days, several users across the world have reported receiving a complimentary subscription to the streaming service when signing up for a new account. The move, which has already been confirmed by the company, comes almost six years after Netflix stopped offering free trials, allowing new users to explore its catalogue of films and shows.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 9, Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 Leaked Renders Reveal Design, Colourways

Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 official renders have leaked ahead of their expected July 22 launch. The Galaxy Watch 9 appears in 40mm and 44mm sizes with Cream, Green and Graphite colour options, while the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is shown in Grey and Silver. The images suggest both smartwatches retain designs similar to their predecessors. The leak also indicates price increases for the Galaxy Watch 9 lineup and the LTE-only Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 across several markets.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Renders Reportedly Leak Ahead of Galaxy Unpacked; Reveal Shorter, Wider Foldable

The Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event is just around the corner, where the South Korean tech conglomerate is expected to unveil its next-generation foldable smartphones. While Samsung has yet to confirm the handsets, official renders of the purported Galaxy Z Fold 8 have now been leaked. According to a report, the images provide us with a clear glimpse of the redesigned form factor of the rumoured wide-foldable, along with its colour options.

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Google Pixel 11 Series Price, Storage Options and Colourways Leaked Ahead of August 12 Debut

Google Pixel 11 series is expected to launch globally on August 12 at 3 pm PT (3:30 am IST). Soon after the invites surfaced online, the price, storage variants, and colour options of the upcoming Google Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold surfaced online. The leaked prices hint that the handsets will see a significant price hike in the EU and the UK over the Pixel 10 lineup. Moreover, the Mountain View-based tech giant will reportedly not launch a 128GB storage option for the phones.

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Made by Google Event for Pixel 11 Launch Set for August 12: What to Expect

Google announced its Made by Google event on Tuesday. The annual hardware launch event is expected to introduce the next-generation flagship Pixel lineup, widely referred to as the Pixel 11 series. The event will once again be held in New York City, marking the second consecutive year that Google has chosen the US city as its launch venue. Alongside the smartphones, the Mountain View-based tech giant is also rumoured to unveil the Pixel Watch 5 series.

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