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Ai+ will launch its smartphones on July 8
We've been aware of the new Ai+ smartphone brand for some time now. It is part of NxtQuantum Shift Technologies, led by Realme India's former CEO, Madhav Sheth. All of its products, at least the ones being teased for now, are designed and built in India and will be exclusively sold through Flipkart. The fog of mystery is slowly lifting from the upcoming device lineup, and thanks to a few posts on the company's official Twitter, a Flipkart page and an insider leak, we now have the clearest picture yet. Apparently, the initial launch is scheduled to take place on July 8 in India, as previously expected. The Flipkart exclusive partnership hasn't changed, and neither has the suggested starting price of just INR 5000 ($59/€50). Allegedly, that price was supposed to be for the so-called AI+ Nova 2 5G, which was exclusively leaked to us a while back. Ai+ posts Why Nova 2? Well. We aren't quite sure, frankly, nor is the name set in stone as far as the earlier leak goes, but the new sources only mention an Ai+ Nova 5G moniker instead. Apparently, it will be based on the Unisoc T8200 (6nm) chipset, have a 50MP main camera, expandable storage and a 5,000 mAh battery. Then there is the Ai+ Pulse 4G. According to new sources, it will be a 4G device, featuring the Unisoc T7250 (12nm) chipset and the same 50MP main camera, expandable storage, and 5,000 mAh battery as its Nova 5G sibling. This makes us think that the 4G-only Pulse will probably be the cheapest of the bunch, starting at just INR 5000 and not the Nova 5G, but we'll have to wait and see. There have been two distinct back designs for AI+ phones shared so far, and we believe that the Pulse features a rectangular secondary camera, while the Nova has two round ones. ✅ Officially confirmed : Ai+ smartphones are launching on : 8th July in 🇮🇳Will be under 10K !Ai Nova 5G : likely : Unisoc T8200 (6nm)Ai Pulse 4G : likely : Unisoc T7250 (12nm)Both:• 50MP 📸 • Expandable storage These are designed & made in 🇮🇳 with focus on privacy! — Debayan Roy (Gadgetsdata) (@Gadgetsdata) June 28, 2025 As mentioned, AI+ phones will be designed and built in India. The brand also boasts that it will utilize a significant amount of reclaimed and recycled materials. The brand previously confirmed that AI+ smartphones will run NxtQuantum OS, which, it says, "has been uniquely designed by Indian engineers, offering a user-friendly interface optimized for the Indian market." Additionally, AI+ stated that the NxtQuantum OS, running on its smartphones, is "auditable, policy-aligned, and governed by Indian law." The brand also claimed that "all user data is stored within India on MeitY-approved servers hosted by Google Cloud." The brand is also expected to launch a smartwatch with built-in TWS earphones. An image of the smartwatch's retail box, which we exclusively shared earlier this month, revealed that it would be called "wearbuds Watch 3." We were told AI+ would unveil the smartwatch alongside its smartphones. Source 1 | Source 2 | Source 3
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Samsung Galaxy A55 spotted on Geekbench running Android 16, could get One UI 8 before next year Comments
Here's when the Galaxy S24 and S23 could get the One UI 8 beta with Android 16
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Samsung Galaxy A55 spotted on Geekbench running Android 16, could get One UI 8 before next year
Samsung's latest custom Android skin, One UI 8, which is based on Android 16, is currently available to the Galaxy S25 series in select markets through the beta program, and it will be a while before older, lower-end Galaxy devices get a taste of it. One of the Samsung smartphones eligible for One UI 8 is the Galaxy A55, which could receive the stable build by the end of 2025. Samsung Galaxy A55 We say so because the Samsung Galaxy A55, bearing model code SM-A556E, has been spotted on Geekbench running Android 16, suggesting Samsung has started working on One UI 8 for this Exynos 1480-powered smartphone. Samsung Galaxy A55 spotted on Geekbench running Android 16 We expect Samsung to open the One UI 8 beta program for the Galaxy A55 in the next few months, with the stable build released before 2026. Until then, you'll have to use your Samsung Galaxy A55 with One UI 7 based on Android 15. Samsung Galaxy A55 You can watch our One UI 7 feature walkthrough video below to learn more about One UI 7. Via
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Deals: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge gets its first major discount, but the S25+ is even cheaper Comments
Deals: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge gets its first major discount, but the S25+ is even cheaper Comments
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Deals: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge gets its first major discount, but the S25+ is even cheaper
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is not selling too well, but results from our poll suggest that dropping the price would be a good way to fix that. Let's test that theory – Samsung's slender flagship just got its first major discount. The 512GB variant of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is now under $1,000. Keep in mind that the MSRP of the base 256GB variant is $1,100, so you get more storage for less money. Would you be better off with a Samsung Galaxy S25+? Check out our Galaxy S25+ vs. S25 Edge article for our thoughts on the matter. The S25+ has better battery life, though the gaming test is where most of its advantage comes from – for web browsing and especially video streaming, the S25 Edge comes pretty close. Of course, the S25+ is cheaper but not by much right now – the 512GB models are only $70 apart. Speaking of gaming, the new RedMagic 10S Pro is in the same price range. This one boasts a rectangular 6.85' 144Hz OLED display with an UD camera. It's powered by an actively-cooled Snapdragon 8 Elite, though our testing shows that the fan doesn't do much. Even without it, the 10S Pro is one of the fastest Androids around. RedMagic 10S Pro $70 off Read our review 16/512GB - $950 at Amazon US Switching over to the accessories section, the Samsung Galaxy Watch7 is under $200 for the 40mm model. That puts it on par with the Watch FE and the Watch7 is better in every way. Plus, the FE is available only in 40mm size, while the Watch7 does have a 44mm option for $45 more. For an adventure-ready watch, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra also has a hefty discount. This one is available only in 47mm size and it has LTE connectivity (which is optional on the Watch7). We may get a commission from qualifying sales.
