Big-ticket smartphone orders always come with a bit of excitement — and a bit of anxiety — but one Bengaluru buyer’s Diwali week surprise turned into something far stranger than anyone could have expected. What was supposed to be a brand-new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 ended up being… a piece of floor tile. And the only reason the buyer isn’t out $2,000 today is because he recorded the unboxing from start to finish.

The incident came to light through NDTV journalist Deepak Bopanna, who shared details of the incident on X. According to the report, the customer, an engineer based in Bengaluru, had ordered the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and paid the full amount upfront via credit card. The Amazon parcel arrived with factory-style packaging intact. Even the Fold 7’s retail box appeared completely sealed.

But when he tore open the box — all while filming the unboxing — the phone-shaped package revealed nothing but a tile placed where the $2,000 smartphone should have been.

The footage turned out to be crucial. With an unboxing video as evidence, Amazon quickly issued a full refund and initiated a detailed investigation into the supply chain to figure out where the scam occurred. The buyer also filed a complaint with local police, who have begun their own probe into the matter.

It’s a rare case, but not unheard of — and it highlights the growing trend of high-value delivery scams, where fake or swapped products are slipped into authentic-looking packaging. Had the customer not recorded the unboxing, resolving the issue could have taken weeks or even months, with no guarantee of reimbursement.

The takeaway is simple: whenever you’re accepting an expensive delivery — whether it’s a phone, laptop, or luxury item — record the unboxing from the moment you receive the parcel.

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Xiaomi is expanding its smart home lineup again, this time with a more advanced version of its Smart Door Lock 4 Pro. The new Dual Camera Edition has officially launched in China, bringing upgraded hardware and improved security features over the original model released earlier this year.

The headline upgrade is right in the name: Xiaomi has added a second camera to the new model. While the standard Smart Door Lock 4 Pro includes a single 2MP camera with a 152° field of view, the Dual Camera Edition steps things up with a 3MP main camera offering a 160° FOV, paired with an additional 2MP camera with a 128° FOV. The combination should give users a wider and clearer look at who’s outside their door.

Xiaomi has kept its set of twelve unlocking methods, covering everything from AI facial recognition and palm vein scanning to fingerprint recognition, NFC, Bluetooth, and traditional passcodes. As always, there’s a physical key included as a last-resort backup.

Inside the home, the lock features a 3.97-inch display for checking who’s at the door before opening it. The device supports Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, allowing users to stream live video from the lock in the Xiaomi Home app, receive alerts if someone approaches or tampers with the lock, and manage settings remotely.

Xiaomi has also boosted battery life for this model. The Dual Camera Edition uses a combination of a 6,870mAh lithium battery and four AA alkaline batteries, which together promise up to six months of use on a single charge — a noticeable improvement over the original.

Pricing and availability:

The Smart Door Lock 4 Pro Dual Camera Edition is priced at CNY 2,899 (~$408) in China. Xiaomi hasn’t launched its smart door locks in markets like Europe yet, though it already sells other smart home devices there, such as the Xiaomi G30 Max cordless vacuum cleaner.

For now, the Dual Camera Edition remains China-only, but it signals Xiaomi’s continued push into more sophisticated smart home security products.

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Alldocube is adding yet another budget tablet to its lineup, and this one goes straight for value seekers. The new iPlay 70 is now official, and early buyers can grab it at a heavily reduced launch price — making an already inexpensive device even cheaper.

The iPlay 70 arrives as the base model in the company’s growing 70-series, following the iPlay 70S, iPlay 70 Pro, and the smaller iPlay 70 mini Ultra.

The specs are straightforward but practical. The tablet features a 10.1-inch IPS display with a 1,280 × 800 resolution (which translates to 150ppi pixel density) and a 90Hz refresh rate — not the sharpest panel, but good enough for its price. Inside, it runs on an ASR8662 octa-core chip clocked up to 1.7GHz, paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Storage is expandable via microSD.

Connectivity is where the iPlay 70 stands out. It supports 4G cerllimar connectivity alongside Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.4, giving it better wireless options than most tablets in this price range. There’s also a 6,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging, plus dual speakers and 5MP cameras on both the front and back. This tablet measures 7.95mm in thickness and ships with Android 15.

Price and availability:

Alldocube says the tablet will be available on AliExpress from now until November 9 for $100.88, down from its usual $144.11. There are additional coupons on the product page, too, which can knock the price down even more. (Shipping isn’t included.)

It’s not meant to replace the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3-powered iPlay 70 mini Ultra — it’s aimed at users who want the basics covered.

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Anker is refreshing its open-ear audio lineup again, and the latest model brings some meaningful upgrades without raising the price. The new Soundcore C50i earbuds have officially launched in the US.

The C50i sticks to the same open-ear, clip-on design that’s become popular among runners, commuters, and anyone who prefers situational awareness over total isolation. This time, Soundcore is introducing what it calls a Flexible Open-Ring Design, which uses a mix of a speaker module, a small battery, and memory titanium to form a C-shaped frame that grips the ear more securely. Each earbud weighs 5.5 grams, making them slightly lighter (and potentially more comfortable) than the C40i.

This open-ear earphone uses 12 mm drivers tuned for deeper bass and now support LDAC, allowing for high-resolution audio over Bluetooth when paired with compatible devices. They also bring AI-enhanced voice calls, Bluetooth 6.0 multipoint connectivity, and an unexpected feature for a budget-pair of buds: live translation for up to 100 languages.

Durability gets a boost too. The C50i comes with an IP55 rating, an upgrade from the C40i’s IPX4, offering better protection against dust and water splashes. The earbuds rely on physical buttons for playback and call control and charge via USB-C.

Battery life sees a noticeable improvement as well. Users can expect up to 7 hours of playback on a single charge, with the charging case extending total listening time to 28 hours.

Pricing and availability:

The Soundcore C50i costs $69.99, but Amazon Prime members can grab it for $55.99 at launch. That’s significantly cheaper than the C40i’s original $119.99 price tag — despite the added features.

The C50i is available now through Amazon and the Soundcore store, making it an appealing upgrade for anyone looking to switch to a more open and comfortable listening style.

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Lava is getting ready to refresh its Agni lineup, and its latest teaser gives us an early look at what to expect from the upcoming Agni 4. The phone is confirmed to launch in India sometime in November, and if the company’s new post is anything to go by, this year’s model is getting a noticeable design upgrade.

In a teaser shared on X, Lava wrote “Forged from metal—because plastic dreams shatter,” pretty much spelling out that the Agni 4 will switch to a metal build. The accompanying image shows the phone’s frame with visible antenna lines — a staple of metal-framed phones — along with metal-finished power and volume buttons. But it’s not just the materials getting an upgrade: the Agni 4 also moves to a completely flat design, a major shift from the curved builds of the Agni 2 and Agni 3.

On the specs side, leaks suggest the Agni 4 will sit in the ₹25,000 price bracket. It’s expected to feature a 6.78-inch display and run on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350, a 4nm chip. One of its biggest talking points could be the battery — the phone is rumored to pack over 7,000mAh, which would be one of the largest capacities in its class.

Last year’s Agni 3 launched at ₹20,999 and offered a 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED display, a 50MP + 8MP + 8MP rear configuration (that includes a 3x telephoto), and even a secondary 1.74-inch AMOLED screen on the back — something the Agni 4 isn’t expected to carry forward.

The Agni 4 seems to be trading some specifications for a sturdier build, faster hardware, and a massive battery — a direction that could appeal to users who prefer practicality over flashy add-ons.

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Poco may be gearing up for a faster refresh cycle than anyone anticipated. Just seven months after the Poco F7 Pro and F7 Ultra debuted, the company already appears to be moving ahead with the next generation — and a new certification suggests the rollout could happen much sooner than expected.

Earlier this month, the Poco F8 Ultra passed through Thailand’s NBTC certification process. Now, the Poco F8 Pro has joined it on the same database, signaling that both models are inching closer to an official unveiling. What’s unusual is the timing: the F7 Pro and F7 Ultra launched in March, but their certifications surfaced much later — the F7 Pro was approved in January, while the F7 Ultra didn’t get its approval until early March, just days before the big reveal. With the F8 series appearing this early, a 2025 release well ahead of March won’t be surprising.

Both phones also seem to be tracking together. Since the F8 Ultra and F8 Pro received approval just days apart, there’s a good chance Poco plans to unveil them side by side, mirroring last year’s strategy. (The standard F7 launched slightly later, so we may see a repeat of that staggered approach.)

As for what the phones actually are, that’s where things get interesting. The F8 Ultra is expected to be a rebranded Redmi K90 Pro Max. But the F8 Pro still remains a mystery — sort of. It can be a rebranded Redmi K90. Designing a phone from scratch takes time and resources, after all.

With both the F8 Pro and F8 Ultra cleared for Thailand and the launch window seemingly shifting forward, it’s only a matter of time before more information starts spilling out. If history is any indication, the leaks will only get louder from here.

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Huawei seems ready to make headlines once again. A new leak suggests the Chinese tech giant is developing a smartphone with two 200MP cameras, potentially setting a new standard for mobile photography. If accurate, this could be the first-ever phone to feature such a setup, and it might arrive sooner than you think.

The information comes from reliable tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo, who hinted that an upcoming smartphone with dual 200MP cameras is currently under testing. While the post didn’t directly name Huawei, it included an emoji frequently associated with the brand — a subtle but telling clue.

The mystery device is believed to be the Huawei Pura 90 Ultra, a successor to this year’s Pura 80 Ultra. That model debuted in June 2025 with a 50MP 1-inch primary sensor and Huawei’s signature XMAGE processing, positioning it as one of the strongest camera flagships of the year. If this new leak pans out, the upcoming Pura flagship could take things to another level entirely.

Interestingly, another Weibo source mentioned that both the Pura 90 Pro+ and the Pura 90 Ultra are being tested with this setup. If true, it would mark Huawei’s first phone — or phones — to cross the 200MP threshold, a milestone Samsung and all of Huawei’s Chinese competitors have yet to achieve in a dual-sensor layout.

For now, there’s no confirmed launch date, but given Huawei’s pattern, the Pura 90 Ultra will likely arrive sometime in mid-2026.

After pioneering the world’s first tri-fold phone, Huawei might now add another feather to its cap — becoming the first manufacturer with a dual 200MP camera phone.

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Rockstar’s latest website update has reignited fan theories that GTA 6’s third trailer might be dropping soon — possibly even in early November. The studio hasn’t made any official announcements, but eagle-eyed fans think a few new homepage details could be teasing something big.

The speculation kicked off after fans noticed a refreshed homepage for GTA 6, with one image in particular sparking wild theories. Some believe it hides subtle hints about the next trailer’s release date, continuing Rockstar’s long tradition of cryptic teasers.

According to a post from X user @TREVOR4REAL, the clues point to a November 4 launch of the Trailer 3. The theory hinges on the wristwatch of Jason, one of GTA 6’s main characters — the time shown reads 14:42, which, when the digits are added up (1+4+4+2), equals 11, possibly hinting at November. The same fan also noted that a statue’s shadow in the background looks like the number “4,” further fueling the idea that the trailer might drop on November 4.

Interestingly, this isn’t the first November-related theory to gain traction. Earlier this month, another fan suggested that November 8 could be the date, linking it to the time on Jason’s watch in the second trailer (11:08) and the fact that the first trailer was announced on November 8, 2023.

The timing would make sense from a business standpoint too — Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar’s parent company, reportedly has an investor call on November 6. Dropping a new trailer just before that could be a strategic move to generate buzz and reassure investors about GTA 6’s progress.

Still, these theories remain just that — theories. While the clues are intriguing, Rockstar has kept quiet, as usual. But with the homepage update and mounting speculation, fans might not have to wait much longer to see what’s next for GTA 6, one of the most anticipated games in history.

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Xiaomi is expanding its smart home lineup again — this time with a vacuum cleaner that’s more clever than it looks. The Xiaomi Vacuum Cleaner G30 Max has popped up on the brand’s global website, hinting at an imminent launch. The cordless model promises strong suction, smart dirt detection, and a few thoughtful touches that make cleaning a little less of a chore.

The listing claims this vacuum cleaner can deliver up to 280AW (25,000 Pa) of suction power — about 50% stronger than the older G11 model. It offers three cleaning modes: Eco, Auto, and Turbo. In Auto mode, it can automatically adjust suction based on how dirty the surface is, with a colored line on the digital display showing how much dust it’s picking up. There’s also a built-in LED light near the brush head to help spot hidden debris in darker corners or under furniture.

Dust and air are separated through a 14-cone cyclone system, backed by a five-stage filtration setup that Xiaomi says captures 99.98% of fine particles. The vacuum comes with seven attachments in the box — including an anti-tangle brush bar, a sofa brush, and a pet brush for homes with furry friends.

Battery life looks solid too: the 4,000 mAh cell is rated for up to 90 minutes of runtime in Eco mode or around 70 minutes with the electric brush bar attached. Replacement filters will be sold separately as the G30 Max Filter Kit.

Xiaomi hasn’t shared release dates or pricing yet, but the global listing suggests an official announcement isn’t far off. With this mix of power, endurance, and smart cleaning tricks, the G30 Max could be a strong contender for anyone looking to upgrade from a basic cordless vacuum.

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