iPhone 17 Price Hike Rumors and Tech Updates
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Centre attributes recent sugar price hikes to reduced output and festival demand rather than ethanol policies
Government officials clarified on August 22, 2026, that climbing domestic sugar prices are a direct result of lower overall output and seasonal festive demand. The statement counters allegations from political figures like Ashok Gehlot, who previously linked the E20 fuel blending mandate to escalating retail costs.
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Major Indian sugar stocks including Balrampur Chini and Shree Renuka drop by up to 6 percent
Shares of prominent sugar producers, such as Balrampur Chini Mills, Shree Renuka Sugars, and EID Parry, tumbled by as much as 6 percent on August 21, 2026. The market correction followed government projections indicating that domestic sugar production could fall 11 percent short of initial estimates.
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Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles announces retail price increases of up to Rs 25,000 starting September 1
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles formally announced on August 21, 2026, that retail prices across its car and SUV lineup will increase by up to Rs 25,000 beginning September 1. The company cited escalating input costs and shifting manufacturing expenses as the primary drivers behind the upcoming price revision.
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Google rolls out Android 17's new 3D emoji collection alongside Pixel 11 software features
Google began rolling out updated software features including Android 17's newly designed 3D emojis for users across web and mobile platforms. The visual updates coincide with software packaging preparations for the newly unveiled Pixel 11 series.
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Krafton India schedules BGMI LITE launch for late 2026 and opens Android pre-registrations
Krafton India officially announced that BGMI LITE will debut by the end of 2026. Android users can begin pre-registering for the mobile game starting August 25.
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Supply chain leaks reveal seven major hardware and specification changes for the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro
Technology analysts outlined seven critical hardware modifications slated for the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro on August 18, 2026. The rumored updates aim to position the device as a substantial upgrade over the preceding iPhone 17 Pro model.
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Samsung Galaxy Buds join Apple AirPods in receiving FDA clearance for over-the-counter hearing aid use
Regulators granted official FDA clearance for Samsung Galaxy Buds to function as over-the-counter hearing aids on August 17, 2026. This certification places Samsung alongside Apple AirPods in the expanding category of consumer audio devices approved for medical-grade hearing assistance.
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Vivo and iQOO hike prices on Y-series and X300 FE smartphones in the Indian market
Vivo and iQOO raised retail prices across several popular handsets in India by up to Rs 4,000 on August 17, 2026. The sudden price revision impacts multiple models within the budget-friendly Y-series and recently expanded X300 FE lineup.
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POCO and OPPO increase smartphone prices by up to Rs 5,000 across multiple models in India
Several major smartphone manufacturers, including POCO and OPPO, implemented retail price hikes of up to Rs 5,000 across India on August 17, 2026. Devices affected include upcoming and existing variants from the OPPO Reno 16 and Poco X8 Pro series due to shifting market dynamics.
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Google prepares new diagnostic tools for Pixel devices to troubleshoot cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity issues
Technology reports indicated on August 17, 2026, that Google is developing specialized diagnostic tools for Pixel phones to help users troubleshoot calls, mobile data, and Wi-Fi errors. The upcoming software feature aims to streamline technical support and device troubleshooting directly from the handset.
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Google unveils the Pixel 11 series and Tensor G6 processor with advanced AI and 4K portrait video capabilities
Google announced its flagship Pixel 11 smartphone lineup and the proprietary Tensor G6 chip during a hardware showcase on August 12, 2026. The new devices introduce advanced artificial intelligence integrations, upgraded camera systems capable of 4K portrait video, and the new Pixel 11 Pro Fold variant.
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Realme launches the 16x smartphone in India featuring a 144Hz display and a massive 7,000 mAh battery
Realme officially introduced its new budget smartphone, the Realme 16x 5G, to the Indian market on August 12, 2026. The device is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC and highlights a 6.8-inch screen alongside a robust 7,000 mAh battery.
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Reports suggest Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max may experience price hikes of up to Rs 26,000
Market analysts and supply chain leaks indicate that Apple's upcoming flagship iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models are slated for substantial retail price increases in India. The anticipated price surge of up to Rs 26,000 is attributed to major internal hardware modifications and upgraded camera components.
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Industry insiders claim upcoming iPhone 17 lineup could see significant price increases in August
Technology analysts and tipsters indicated that upcoming variants of the anticipated iPhone 17 lineup may witness price hikes of up to Rs 12,000 starting as early as August. Apple has not yet officially confirmed the pricing adjustments, which are rumored to stem from rising component and manufacturing costs.
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