Apple Price Increases Turn Spotlight on Memory Chip Shortages After Goldman Trims Smartphone View

Goldman Sachs trimmed its global smartphone shipment estimates for 2026 and 2027 on Saturday after memory-chip costs jumped. The bank now expects volumes of 1.14 billion units in 2026 and 1.17 billion units in 2027, blaming tighter supply and high memory prices. The higher costs, Goldman said, are starting to show up in the prices of phones and laptops.

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Asus hits pause on smartphones: no new Zenfone or ROG Phone models expected in 2026

Asus hits pause on smartphones: no new Zenfone or ROG Phone models expected in 2026

Asus chairman Jonney Shih announced the company will halt the launch of new smartphone models, putting its Zenfone and ROG Phone lines in question. Speaking to Taiwan’s Inside, Shih said Asus “will no longer add new mobile phone models in the future” and plans to enter a phase of “indefinite observation,” though it will “continue to take care of the brand’s mobile phone users.” The company has already slowed down releases, with just two models planned for 2025—none of which are headed to the U.S., according to The Verge.
20 January 2026
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Redmi Note 15 India Launch on January 6, 2026: 108MP Master Pixel Edition, Expected Specs and Price

Redmi Note 15 India Launch on January 6, 2026: 108MP Master Pixel Edition, Expected Specs and Price

The Redmi Note 15 series is finally gearing up for its India debut, and December 9, 2025 has turned into a big news day for Xiaomi fans. Multiple reports and official teasers now confirm that the Redmi Note 15 5G — including a special 108MP “Master Pixel” Edition — will launch in India on January 6, 2026, with Pro and Pro Plus siblings expected to follow soon after. Gadgets 360+2Gizmochina+2
9 December 2025
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Redmi Note 15 5G Series Global Prices and Specs Leak in Full as New 4G Variant Emerges

Redmi Note 15 5G Series Global Prices and Specs Leak in Full as New 4G Variant Emerges

Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 15 family is inching closer to a global launch, and as of December 5, 2025, almost nothing about the lineup is a mystery anymore. Multiple retailer listings, regulatory databases and tipster posts have revealed detailed specifications, European pricing, design renders and even a new Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G model aimed at budget markets. Bez Kabli+3Gadgets 360+3Gadgets 360+3
5 December 2025
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Realme P4x 5G Launched in India With 7,000mAh Battery and 144Hz Display: Price, Specs and Launch Offers

Realme P4x 5G Launched in India With 7,000mAh Battery and 144Hz Display: Price, Specs and Launch Offers

Realme has officially launched the Realme P4x 5G in India, positioning it as a performance‑focused mid‑range smartphone built around a huge 7,000mAh battery, a 144Hz “Sunlight” display, and MediaTek’s new Dimensity 7400 Ultra 5G chipset. The phone goes on sale next week and is clearly aimed at students, gamers and power users who want all‑day battery life without giving up high refresh rates and modern design. mint+1
4 December 2025
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Oppo A6x 5G With 6,500mAh Battery and 120Hz Display: India Price, Specs and Global Launch Update (December 4, 2025)

Oppo A6x 5G With 6,500mAh Battery and 120Hz Display: India Price, Specs and Global Launch Update (December 4, 2025)

As of December 4, 2025, Oppo’s new A6x 5G has fully stepped into the budget 5G spotlight. After its India launch on December 2, fresh coverage today is highlighting the phone’s global A6x series debut, the split between 4G and 5G variants, and expanding availability across Asian markets including India, Malaysia, Pakistan and Bangladesh. GizGuide+2WhatMobile+2
4 December 2025
iPhone 17 News & Prices Today (December 4, 2025): Record Demand, Camera Controversy and Budget 17e Rumors

iPhone 17 News & Prices Today (December 4, 2025): Record Demand, Camera Controversy and Budget 17e Rumors

The iPhone 17 lineup has been on sale for a few months, but on December 4, 2025 it’s still driving record demand, sparking pricing shifts across the entire smartphone market, and even causing a small camera controversy on the Pro models. At the same time, fresh leaks about a cheaper “iPhone 17e” are already shaping next year’s budget iPhone story. Reuters+2Business Insider+2
4 December 2025
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Samsung Galaxy S25 News and Prices (December 4, 2025): Best Deals, New Features and Buying Guide

Samsung Galaxy S25 News and Prices (December 4, 2025): Best Deals, New Features and Buying Guide

Samsung’s Galaxy S25 series has been on sale for most of 2025, but early December is arguably the best time all year to buy one. Massive Cyber Week discounts on the Galaxy S25 Ultra, fresh software news around One UI 8.5, a new 3D Capture camera mode, and December’s security patch are all landing at once. Here’s a complete look at Samsung S25 news and prices as of December 4, 2025.
4 December 2025
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OnePlus 15R: Launch Date, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, 8,000mAh+ Battery and Price Leaks (Updated December 2, 2025)

OnePlus 15R: Launch Date, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, 8,000mAh+ Battery and Price Leaks (Updated December 2, 2025)

The OnePlus 15R is shaping up to be one of the most talked‑about “value flagships” of late 2025. As of December 2, 2025, OnePlus and its partners have confirmed a flood of new details: a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset debut, a 165Hz 1.5K AMOLED display, a battery that pushes past 8,000mAh, and a high‑profile “Rise as One” launch event in Bengaluru on December 17. Huawei Central+4Android Central+4Gadgets 360+4
2 December 2025
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Vivo X300 and X300 Pro Launched in India: Price, Full Specs and First Reviews on December 2, 2025

Vivo X300 and X300 Pro Launched in India: Price, Full Specs and First Reviews on December 2, 2025

New Delhi, December 2, 2025 — Vivo has officially brought its photography‑focused X300 series to India, launching the Vivo X300 and Vivo X300 Pro with ZEISS-branded cameras, MediaTek’s new Dimensity 9500 chip and rugged IP68/IP69 protection. The devices arrive after an earlier global debut in China and select European markets and are now positioned to compete with the likes of the OnePlus 15, iQOO 15 and iPhone 17 in the premium flagship space. The Times of India+2The Verge+2
2 December 2025
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Oppo A6x 5G Launched in India at ₹12,499: 6,500mAh Battery, Dimensity 6300 and 120Hz Display

Oppo A6x 5G Launched in India at ₹12,499: 6,500mAh Battery, Dimensity 6300 and 120Hz Display

Oppo has officially launched the Oppo A6x 5G in India today, 2 December 2025, positioning it as a budget 5G workhorse with a massive battery, high-refresh display and a focus on long-term smooth performance. The phone sits under ₹15,000 and is the successor to the Oppo A5x 5G, but brings a larger 6,500mAh battery, 45W fast charging, a 120Hz display and Oppo’s latest ColorOS 15 based on Android 15. fonearena.com+2gadgets360.com+2
2 December 2025
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Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold: Price, Specs, and US Release Window for Samsung’s First Triple‑Folding Phone

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold: Price, Specs, and US Release Window for Samsung’s First Triple‑Folding Phone

Samsung has officially pulled the wraps off the Galaxy Z TriFold, its first multi‑folding smartphone and one of the most ambitious mobile designs we’ve seen in years. Announced on December 2, 2025 in Korea, the device unfolds twice into a 10‑inch display, packs Samsung’s biggest foldable battery yet, and is headed to the US in early 2026. Samsung Global Newsroom+1
2 December 2025
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