Gadgets 18 April 2026 - 11 May 2026

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Plan Just Got Clearer: Split Launch, Satellite 5G And A Camera Bet
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Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Plan Just Got Clearer: Split Launch, Satellite 5G And A Camera Bet

Apple plans to launch the iPhone 18 Pro and foldable models in September, delaying the standard iPhone 18 to spring 2027, according to MacRumors. The Pro models are expected to use a new A20 Pro chip and feature a variable aperture camera. Tim Cook will step down as CEO on Sept. 1, with John Ternus taking over ahead of the fall launch. WWDC runs June 8-12 at Apple Park.
May 11, 2026
Apple Mother’s Day Sale Joins Flipkart and Amazon Rush: iPhone, MacBook Discounts to Watch
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Apple Mother’s Day Sale Joins Flipkart and Amazon Rush: iPhone, MacBook Discounts to Watch

Apple launched a Mother’s Day cashback offer of up to ₹10,000 on select products in India, coinciding with Amazon’s Great Summer Sale and Flipkart’s Sasa Lele event. Smartphone shipments in India may drop 10%-12% in 2026 as memory chip prices rise. Flipkart and Amazon are offering aggressive phone discounts and bank offers. Apple’s cashback applies to specific models and select credit cards.
May 8, 2026
Vivo X300 FE, X300 Ultra Launch Today: Zeiss Zoom Sets Up India’s Next Premium Phone Fight
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Vivo X300 FE, X300 Ultra Launch Today: Zeiss Zoom Sets Up India’s Next Premium Phone Fight

Vivo will launch the X300 Ultra and X300 FE smartphones in India at noon Wednesday, marking the Ultra line’s debut in the country. The X300 Ultra features a Zeiss camera system with three high-resolution sensors and supports telephoto extenders, while the FE model offers a compact design with a Sony IMX882 telephoto lens. Pricing remains unconfirmed. India’s premium phone segment grew 25% last quarter as budget sales declined.
May 5, 2026
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Price Leak Has One Big Catch for Android Rivals
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Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Price Leak Has One Big Catch for Android Rivals

Apple may keep the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max starting prices at $1,099 and $1,199 in the U.S., despite rising memory chip costs, according to a Jeff Pu note cited by 9to5Mac. Reports suggest Apple could raise prices for higher-capacity models and add a 2TB Pro Max option using QLC flash memory. Dummy units indicate the iPhone 18 Pro Max camera area may be thicker than the current model.
May 5, 2026
Google Pixel 11 Leak Reveals Tensor G6 Power — and a RAM Cut Buyers May Notice
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Google Pixel 11 Leak Reveals Tensor G6 Power — and a RAM Cut Buyers May Notice

Google’s upcoming Pixel 11 phones may launch with lower base RAM than the Pixel 10 series, offering 8GB on the standard model and 12GB on some Pro variants, according to leaks. The new lineup is expected to feature a Tensor G6 chip, updated camera hardware, and brighter screens. An under-display face-unlock system is reportedly delayed. A small RGB LED array may appear in the camera bar, while the infrared thermometer could be dropped.
May 5, 2026
Xiaomi 17 Fold Leak Just Took a Twist as Mix 5 Comeback Claim Gets Knocked Down
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Xiaomi 17 Fold Leak Just Took a Twist as Mix 5 Comeback Claim Gets Knocked Down

A new leak suggests Xiaomi is developing a book-style foldable phone with in-house silicon, code-named “Lhasa” and model 2608BPX34C, possibly launching in August 2026. Separate reports dispute claims of a Mix 5 comeback, tying the code instead to the Xiaomi 18 flagship. Product names, launch dates, and global release remain unconfirmed. Xiaomi ranked fifth in China smartphone shipments in Q1 2026.
May 4, 2026
Google Pixel Battery Drain Bug Hits Phones After April Update as Fix Remains Unclear
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Google Pixel Battery Drain Bug Hits Phones After April Update as Fix Remains Unclear

Google is investigating reports of severe battery drain on Pixel phones following March and April software updates, with users citing power loss even while idle. The company has not confirmed the cause or a timeline for a fix. Complaints span Pixel 6 to Pixel 10 models, and a Google tracker entry cites “extreme idle battery drain” linked to the phone’s CPU not entering Deep Doze mode.
April 21, 2026
Samsung Galaxy Buds Able Leak Reveals The Earbud Design Bose And Sony Already Bet On
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Samsung Galaxy Buds Able Leak Reveals The Earbud Design Bose And Sony Already Bet On

A leaked firmware icon shows Samsung’s unannounced Galaxy Buds Able with a clip-on, open-ear design, diverging from its usual in-ear models. References to the product and model number SM-U600 appeared in the Galaxy Wearable app, but sources say the device has faced delays and is not expected at the July 2026 Galaxy Unpacked event. The leak follows the March launch of Galaxy Buds4 and Buds4 Pro.
April 21, 2026
Google Pixel 10 Amazon Deal Hits $549 As Pro XL Falls As Low As $899
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Google Pixel 10 Amazon Deal Hits $549 As Pro XL Falls As Low As $899

Amazon on Monday listed the unlocked Google Pixel 10 128GB at $549, down from $799, and the Pixel 10 Pro XL 256GB as low as $899 in some color options. The discounts keep Pixel 10 prices below current iPhone and Galaxy flagship models. Amazon’s listings showed the Obsidian 128GB Pixel 10 in stock at $549. Price cuts varied by color and seller, with some Pro XL models listed at $949.
April 20, 2026
Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra Battery Leak Points to a Long-Awaited Upgrade
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Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra Battery Leak Points to a Long-Awaited Upgrade

Leaked Samsung SDI test documents suggest the Galaxy S27 Ultra may be the first Galaxy S phone to use a silicon-carbon battery, though Samsung has not confirmed details. Current Galaxy S26 Ultra models use a 5,000 mAh battery. Prototype silicon-carbon cells reportedly failed to meet Samsung’s cycle-life targets. Samsung says the new battery chemistry must pass strict validation before release.
April 20, 2026
Oppo Find X9 Ultra Launches Tomorrow With 200MP Cameras, Huge Battery and a Bigger Global Bet
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Oppo Find X9 Ultra Launches Tomorrow With 200MP Cameras, Huge Battery and a Bigger Global Bet

Oppo will launch the Find X9 Ultra and Find X9s Pro globally on April 21 at 19:00 China time. The Find X9 Ultra features a 2K 144Hz display, Snapdragon 8 Ultra chip, 7,050mAh battery, 100W wired charging, and a Hasselblad-branded quad-camera system. This marks the first time Oppo’s top “Ultra” model will be sold outside China. Pre-registration is open in the UK and Europe.
April 20, 2026
Apple MacBook Pro Delay: Memory Shortage Could Push Touchscreen Model to 2027
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Apple MacBook Pro Delay: Memory Shortage Could Push Touchscreen Model to 2027

Apple’s next Mac Studio and touchscreen MacBook Pro are facing delays due to a global memory chip shortage, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported. The Mac Studio is now expected in October 2026, while the new MacBook Pro may slip to early 2027, according to MacRumors. Some high-RAM Mac models are already unavailable or delayed on Apple’s U.S. store. Meta and Microsoft have also raised hardware prices citing memory costs.
April 20, 2026
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra Launch Date Is Set — And Its Gaming Controller Changes the Pitch
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OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra Launch Date Is Set — And Its Gaming Controller Changes the Pitch

OnePlus will launch the Ace 6 Ultra in China on April 28 at 7 p.m. local time, along with a snap-on gaming controller featuring physical triggers, extra grip buttons, and cooling support. The controller, shown in white with orange triggers, is listed with a 1,000Hz polling rate and 1.8ms trigger response. Final specs, pricing, and global release details remain unconfirmed.
April 20, 2026
Pixelbook Return? Android 17 Code Hints at Google Pixel Laptop With “Pixel Glow”
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Pixelbook Return? Android 17 Code Hints at Google Pixel Laptop With “Pixel Glow”

Android 17 Beta 4 code includes references to a “Pixel Glow” lighting system and assets labeled “ic_laptop_light,” suggesting Google is testing visual feedback features on both phones and a possible Pixel-branded laptop. The code appeared just ahead of Google I/O 2026. Google has not released a laptop since the Pixelbook Go in 2019. All findings are based on decompiled beta software.
April 19, 2026
Leaked Huawei Pura X Max Images Show the Foldable Apple and Samsung Haven’t Shipped
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Leaked Huawei Pura X Max Images Show the Foldable Apple and Samsung Haven’t Shipped

New images of Huawei’s Pura X Max foldable phone appeared ahead of its April 20 China launch, revealing a wide, glossy design and large rear camera module. Huawei opened pre-orders for multiple configurations, but has not confirmed pricing. The company now leads China’s smartphone market with a 20% share, its highest in five years. Stylus support and AI features are confirmed, but full specifications remain undisclosed.
April 19, 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • ASX ETFs to watch in undervalued healthcare, technology, and real estate sectors
    May 22, 2026, 7:46 PM EDT. ASX ETFs focused on healthcare, technology, and real estate are emerging as strategic buys amid sector downturns in 2026. The S&P/ASX 200 Health Care Index declined about 30%, pressured by rising interest rates and investor shift away from growth stocks. Global healthcare ETFs like BetaShares DRUG and iShares IXJ offer international exposure. The tech sector dropped nearly 20%, reflecting concerns over AI disrupting software business models; Betashares ATEC is a key ASX tech ETF. Real estate shares also fell near 10%, affected by higher interest and bond yields, with VanEck options available. These thematic ETFs provide targeted access to undervalued sectors, aligning with long-term, diversified investment strategies during market corrections.