✅ Under ₹35K:

1️⃣ Samsung Galaxy A56: ₹26,999 (good cameras, build, software for that price, but not the best for gaming)

2️⃣ Realme GT 6: ₹28,999 (good performance, good battery life, good cameras and fine software).

3️⃣ Samsung Galaxy S24 FE: ₹34,999 (Good all-rounder package if you can pay more from Galaxy A56)

(PS: Ideally, I would advise ₹27K-35K segment buyers to wait for one more month, new generation phones are incoming)

✅ Under ₹45K:

1️⃣ OnePlus 13R: ₹39,999. Already a great value phone. Free Buds 3 is the cherry on top.

2️⃣ iQOO 12: ₹42,999. The 16/512 variant is a steal deal for this price. Free iQOO TWS 1e is also a good gesture.

3️⃣ Samsung Galaxy S24: ₹44,999. If you want a compact option under ₹45K, this is the one to go for. Better to stretch to this instead of getting S23 now.

✅ Flagship picks (above ₹50K)

1️⃣ At strict ₹49,999, iQOO 13 is a better and safer choice than Realme GT 7 Pro.
Realme has practically forgotten about its flagship and iQOO is generally more reliable and more stable.

2️⃣ Between ₹55K-65K, get OPPO Find X8. There's nothing else better.

3️⃣ Above ₹65K, you can get Find X8 Pro (all-rounder with great software) or S24 Ultra at ₹84,999 (if you want the S Pen).

For iPhones, only the iPhone 16 at ₹59,999 makes sense.

Also, ₹27K-35K new options will be performance focused, so if you want good cameras, just get something within the three options I listed within this sale.

Note: Realme GT 6T is a better deal than POCO X7 Pro for ₹23,999

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Motorola Edge 60 Pro Downgrades from Edge 50 Pro:
• 125W wired -> 90W
• 50W wireless -> 15W
• Laser AF ❌
• Display Port 1.4 ❌
• USB 3.1 -> USB 2.0
• Metal Frame -> Plastic
Main camera: OV50E -> LYT 700C

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OnePlus launches in India 🇮🇳

OnePlus 13S :
✅ 2nd / 3rd week of May

OnePlus Nord 5 & OnePlus Nord CE 5 :
✅ ~ June starting

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Home Up v16.0.00.86 Released – Now Supports Galaxy Tabs on One UI 7.0!

Samsung’s latest Home Up update brings full support for Galaxy Tabs on One UI 7.0, enhanced folder UI, better app sorting options, and overall stability improvements.

How to Update:
Go to the Good Lock app → *Home Up* module → Update. Or download Good Lock from the Galaxy Store.

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Fortnite is returning to the iOS App Store next week

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ADVICE ALERT

try to avoid the Google Pixel 9 in ₹64,999 on Flipkart.

- Average battery life and slow charging
- Major heating issues in almost every task
- Extremely average camera for the price

Honestly, the Pixel 9 doesn't make sense even after discounts. There are just so many better options available at this price point.

AVOID.

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OnePlus Summer Sale 2025 announced

- It is set to kick off on May 1st
- The brand has revealed plenty of discounts and offers on its smartphones, tablets, and wearable devices during the sale period
- The sale will be live across various platforms including OnePlus official website, store app, experience stores, Amazon, Flipkart, and leading retailers like Reliance Digital, Croma, Vijay Sales
- It’s worth noting that the discounts and bank offers will vary across platforms & the prices are subject to change during the sale period
- Buyers purchasing the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R will be eligible for exchange bonus of up to ₹7,000 and ₹4,000 respectively

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Xiaomi expands Android 16-based HyperOS testing to more devices globally

- The current HyperOS test build carries the version number 2.0.250428.1 and is being pushed to top-tier devices
- The new batch of supported devices includes the Xiaomi MIX Flip, Xiaomi 15 Ultra, and POCO F7 Ultra, among others. Tablets like the Xiaomi Pad Pro are also part of the program
- The testing spans multiple regions, including China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Russia, and Taiwan
- List of eligible devices (Global):
- Xiaomi MIX Flip
- Xiaomi 15 (Indonesia, Russia, Taiwan, India, Europe)
- Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- POCO F7 Ultra
- Xiaomi 13T Pro
- Xiaomi Pad Pro
- Xiaomi 14T Pro (Indonesia, Turkey, Taiwan, Europe)

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Samsung simplifies AI access on Galaxy smartphones with side button integration

- The update to access AI features via the side button will begin to roll out in May
- This allows users to activate AI experiences, including Google’s AI assistant, Gemini
- Select Galaxy A-series models, including the Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A55, and others are eligible for this update

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Bajaj Launches The Most Affordable Chetak 3503 Electric Scooter

- The Indian two-wheeler manufacturer has launched the entry-level 3503 variant of the Chetak 35 series, which will set you back ₹1.10 lakh (ex-showroom)
- For reference, the top-of-the-line Bajaj Chetak 3501 is priced at ₹1.30 lakh (ex-showroom), while the mid-spec 3502 variant is priced at ₹1.22 lakh (ex-showroom)
- With affordability as its keynote, the new Chetak 3503 does miss out on a lot of features and equipment as compared to the other variant
- It still has some important features like a colour LCD instrument console, hill hold assist, smartphone connectivity via Bluetooth, music control, call management and more
- The scooter has a claimed range of 155 kilometres on a single charge cycle

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Xiaomi 33W Magnetic Power Bank 10000 Global Launch Confirmed

- Xiaomi‘s 33W Magnetic Power Bank 10000 (Integrated Cable) is now available globally
- It is listed on Xiaomi’s international website, suggesting it will be sold in more countries soon
- The 10,000mAh battery lets you charge three things at once: using the wireless charging pad, the built-in USB-C cable, and the USB-C port
- Xiaomi says this power bank can charge an iPhone 16 Pro to 58% in half an hour
- To recharge the power bank itself takes about 140 minutes with a 30W charger
- It’s 109 mm long, 68.5 mm wide, and 19.8 mm thick, weighing 238g, available in black or white colours

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Samsung Galaxy A26 6GB+128GB variant launched in India for ₹23499

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China blames the United States for the origin of COVID-19.

China Blames US for COVID-19 Origin Amid Renewed Lab Leak Claims by Washington

In a growing dispute over the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, China is pushing back against renewed claims from the United States that the virus emerged from a laboratory in Wuhan. A multipage document released by the Chinese government accuses the U.S. of "evading responsibility" and politicizing efforts to trace the virus’s source.

The paper, issued by the Chinese Communist Party, claims the coronavirus may have been present in the United States earlier than official timelines suggest. It urges Washington to "cease from shifting blame" and to "genuinely reflect on and overhaul its public health policies."

This statement follows recent changes to the U.S. federal COVID-19 information portal. Earlier this month, the White House relaunched the COVID.gov website with new sections addressing what it calls the "true origins" of the virus. The site now highlights evidence supporting the theory that the virus originated from a lab leak in Wuhan, China, a claim long debated by health experts and officials globally.

The updated website outlines the U.S. government’s position that a unique biological feature found in SARS-CoV-2 has not been observed in nature, lending weight to the lab-origin hypothesis. It also points to Wuhan’s role as the location of China’s leading SARS research facility.

The COVID.gov site discusses the actions of former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci, including his early support for the natural-origin theory. It also references a statement by former President Joe Biden that effectively pardoned Fauci for any alleged misconduct. In addition, the site explores the history behind social distancing guidelines and mask mandates imposed during the pandemic.

In 2025, the CIA under the Trump administration concluded that a lab leak was the most probable source of the virus, a view that was previously dismissed as a conspiracy theory by many scientists and media organizations during the pandemic’s early stages.

In response, the Chinese paper cited a previous joint study with the World Health Organization (WHO), which concluded that the virus most likely jumped from bats to humans through another animal. The report also criticized the U.S. response to the outbreak, describing it as "slow and ineffective."

Chinese officials stated: "The US performance in handling the pandemic [was] the worst of all countries." The paper accuses Washington of politicizing the virus's origins to divert attention from its own shortcomings.

As both countries continue to present conflicting narratives about the origins of COVID-19, the international debate over accountability and transparency remains unresolved. The World Health Organization has not issued a new conclusive statement reconciling these divergent claims.

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