Lava Launches Affordable Smartphone at ₹7,499

Indian smartphone brand Lava has launched its budget-friendly device, Lava Bold N2, priced at just ₹7,499. The 4G smartphone is designed for users still using feature phones and comes with a 6.75-inch HD+ LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate.

It is powered by the Unisoc SC9863A chipset, paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage, expandable up to 512GB via SD card. The phone runs Android 15 Go Edition and supports dual SIM cards. Lava Bold N2 also features a 13MP rear camera, 5MP front camera, fingerprint sensor, 3.5mm audio jack, FM radio, IP64 rating for dust and splash resistance, and a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging support. Sales start on 27 February via Amazon India.

Nothing Phone (4a) Series Launch Confirmed for 5 March

The Nothing Phone (4a) series will be launched globally, including in India, on 5 March 2026. The company may also introduce a Pro variant alongside the standard model. Additionally, the Nothing Headphone (a) could be launched at a lower price than last year’s Nothing Headphone (1). CEO Carl Pei has confirmed that the upcoming smartphones will include flagship-level features.

Google I/O 2026 Scheduled for 19 May

Google has announced that its annual developer conference, Google I/O 2026, will be held on 19 May. Major announcements are expected in the field of AI, including updates to Gemini, Android, Chrome, and cloud services.

Quick Share Feature Coming to Pixel 9 Series

Google’s Quick Share feature, which allows seamless file sharing with Apple devices (similar to Apple AirDrop), will soon be available on the Pixel 9 series. The company is working to expand this feature across all Android devices. It was introduced last year for the Pixel 10 series, and Pixel 9 devices will receive it via upcoming updates.

Realme P4 Lite 4G Launch Set for 20 February

Realme is set to launch the P4 Lite 4G smartphone in India on 20 February 2026. The device promises one of the largest batteries in its segment with a 6,300mAh capacity.