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iPhone 17 Pro Camera Leak: 8x Optical Zoom, New Button, and Pro App Revealed Cupertino, CA - July 29, 2025 When I first picked up the iPhone 4 back in 2010, I was a freelance photographer moonlighting as a tech blogger. I remember snapping a cityscape at dusk, stunned by how far mobile photography had come - and how fast it was evolving. Since then, I’ve tested every iPhone camera under the sun. But if the latest rumors about the iPhone 17 Pro are true, we might be standing on the edge of another major leap - one that quietly reshapes the tools in every creator’s pocket. This article explores how the rumored camera upgrades in the iPhone 17 Pro - including a jump to 8x optical zoom and a mysterious new camera control button - could represent not just spec bumps, but shifts in how we use our phones to document the world. Rumor Roundup: A Camera Reinvented? According to a source cited by MacRumors , Apple is preparing a trio of surprising enhancements for the iPhone 17 Pro camera system....

vivo V60 India Launch Confirmed: Debuts with 50MP Selfie, Periscope Lens Mumbai | July 28, 2025 I still remember missing the perfect group photo during a power outage in my hometown of Gwalior.  The lighting was dim, and my mid-range phone from two years ago couldn’t quite capture the moment.  That frustration stuck with me. Since then, I’ve paid close attention to camera upgrades in mid-range smartphones.  vivo's V-series, known for pushing imaging boundaries in this segment, always caught my eye.  When whispers of the vivo V60 launch started surfacing, I knew this one might finally address some of those long-standing user pain points. This article explores the upcoming vivo V60, set to launch in India on August 12, based on early access info, retailer inputs, and expert analysis.  If you're eyeing a device that combines performance, imaging, and endurance at an upper mid-range price, read on. Key Specs: vivo V60 Feature         Details...

iOS 26 Public Beta Hands-On: Apple Debuts Liquid Glass Look and Smarter Calls New Delhi, India – July 28, 2025 By Michael B Norris I still remember holding my iPhone 5 back in 2013, the moment iOS 7 dropped. It was the first time Apple reimagined the iOS interface so radically - flat icons, bright whites, translucent layers. I stared at my screen that day like it was a piece of modern art. Fast forward to this week, when I installed the iOS 26 public beta on my iPhone 16e. That same feeling washed over me - but this time, it wasn’t nostalgia. It was the unmistakable sense that Apple had finally pulled off another major leap. This article aims to help readers understand what the iOS 26 public beta brings - visually, functionally, and strategically - and what it means for Apple users, developers, and the broader tech ecosystem. A First Look at Liquid Glass: Apple’s Boldest Visual Overhaul in Years From the very first reboot, iOS 26 makes its presence felt. The lockscreen clock shimmers w...

Meizu 22 Design Teased: World's Thinnest Bezels at 1.2mm, Likely Final Phone Before AI Shift New Delhi | July 28, 2025 By Michael B Norris, Senior Technology Journalist Three years ago, I walked out of a phone shop in Karol Bagh with a Meizu 16th in my hand, a phone no one in my circle had heard of.  The salesman, curious and amused, said, "Sir, this brand is rare here. But their screens? Next level." That moment marked my brief obsession with Meizu's minimalist design - and my frustration when the brand slowly vanished from Indian shelves. So when Meizu teased the Meizu 22 - claiming it has the narrowest bezels ever on a smartphone - I had to find out if this was just a swan song or a meaningful final act. This article explores what the Meizu 22 could mean for design innovation, why it might be the company’s final smartphone, and what Indian users and shopkeepers think about the comeback of a brand that's largely disappeared from local view. A Bold Teaser: Thinne...

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 SE 5G Launched in India: ₹14,999 Price, Sony Camera, AMOLED Display New Delhi · July 28, 2025 By Michael B Norris, investigative tech journalist with six years reporting on smartphone launches and supply-chain practices in India When Xiaomi’s executive handed me a crimson-red Redmi Note 14 SE 5G prototype at a press preview earlier this week, I noticed one thing immediately: the screen’s reflection in Delhi’s late afternoon sunlight was painful - but the AMOLED brightness made every detail clear. That moment crystallized the core story: Xiaomi claims 2,100 nits brightness on a sub‑₹15 K phone. And yes, after testing under direct sunlight, it genuinely delivers. This article dives deeper than the spec sheet. Drawing on firsthand testing, local manufacturing documents and interviews with suppliers, I verify what Xiaomi says - and reveal what it didn’t emphasize. You’ll get unique insights on display performance, local production links, warranty policies, and why thi...

iQOO Z10 R Sale Date Confirmed: ₹19,499 Rugged Phone Launches in India Mumbai | July 27, 2025 By Michael B Norris, tech journalist with experience covering India’s value smartphone ecosystem Last week, I found myself juggling a tablet, notebook, and a student’s DSLR at a college fest in Indore - when a curious attendee pointed to my phone and asked, "Is that the new iQOO Z10R?" That moment captured why I wrote this story: to help students, creators, and tech-savvy buyers understand whether iQOO’s rugged new ₹19K phone is actually worth their attention - or just another spec-heavy flash in the pan. On July 24, iQOO announced the Z10R for India with military-grade durability, flagship cameras, and the latest MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chip - all for under ₹20,000. And with the first sale scheduled for July 29 on Amazon and iQOO’s official store, the buzz is real Sale Date & Pricing Details Launch date announced: July 24, 2025; goes on sale from July 29 via Amazon India and i...

Samsung S24 Gets ₹ 33,000 Price Cut on Flipkart: Should You Buy It Now? Mumbai | July 27, 2025 By Michael B. Norris tech journalist  Last Diwali, I walked away from buying the Galaxy S24 because the ₹79,999 price tag felt out of reach - now, with a massive ₹33,000 price cut, I’m here to help you decide if this is finally the right time to buy it Samsung Galaxy S24’s Major Price Drop: What You Need to Know Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S24 (8GB + 256GB variant) has seen a dramatic ₹33,000 reduction in price.  Initially launched in January 2024 at ₹79,999, it’s now listed at ₹46,999 on Flipkart. With a 5% bank cashback, buyers can get it for ₹42,999.  Flipkart is also offering exchange deals - some users report getting up to ₹12,000 off with an older flagship model. Price Drop Timeline: Galaxy S24 in India MonthPrice (₹)NotesJan 2024 ₹79,999 Launch Price Mar 2024 ₹69,999 First official cut during Holi Sale June 2024 ₹59,999 Summer Sale with bundled bank offers July 2025 ₹46,99...