Casio has introduced the Casio G-Shock GMW-BZ5000RC-1 in Japan, adding a new design direction to its 5000 series. The model had surfaced in leaks earlier this year and is now listed on the company’s official store with a price of ¥121,000. A wider global release is expected, though timelines and regional pricing have not been confirmed.

The watch features a full-metal construction with a stainless steel case, bezel, and band. Its standout element is the center case, which uses a gradient rainbow ion-plated finish. This effect extends across the dial and is complemented by rainbow vapor deposition on the glass. Gold-colored ion-plated screws add contrast, while a mix of hairline and mirror finishes across components highlights the metal texture.

The structure combines the bezel and center case at the top and bottom, leaving the center case partially exposed. This design is supported by a resin internal protector that deforms under impact to absorb shocks. A screw-lock case back ensures a tight seal, maintaining G-Shock durability standards. The watch is also water-resistant up to 200 meters.

Casio says artificial intelligence was used alongside decades of shock-resistance data to refine the design and optimize component structure. The manufacturing process involves repeated forging, cutting, and polishing to achieve the final form. Production takes place at Yamagata Casio in Japan, the same facility that produced the original G-Shock.

The watch uses a high-definition MIP LCD with a negative display for improved clarity. Users can switch between multiple time display layouts and choose between STANDARD and CLASSIC font styles through a companion app. Bluetooth connectivity enables automatic time adjustment, while Multiband 6 radio control ensures accuracy.

Additional features include dual world time, a 1/100-second stopwatch, a countdown timer, and five daily alarms. The Tough Solar system supports continuous operation through light-based charging.

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Casio has introduced a new full-metal addition to its G-Shock lineup with the GMC-B2100, now listed in Japan. The watch builds on the design language of the original DW-5000C, retaining the signature octagonal form.

The GMC-B2100 features a stainless steel case and bezel, shaped using a multi-step process that includes forging, cutting, and polishing. The top surface of the bezel uses a circumferential hairline finish, while the bevels are mirror-polished. A silver metallic vapor-deposited dial is paired with black sub-dials, giving the watch a monochrome, high-contrast look suited for both daily wear and active use. The metal band also carries over the dimple design seen in earlier resin models and uses a one-push tri-fold clasp.

Despite its full-metal construction, the watch maintains G-Shock’s shock-resistant structure. Casio integrates a fine resin cushioning layer between the bezel and case to absorb impacts. The watch measures 51.3 × 46.3 × 12.4 mm and weighs 171 grams. It also offers 20 ATM water resistance.

The GMC-B2100 includes a wide set of functions. It supports world time with a dual time display and the ability to swap home and local time. There is a stopwatch with 1-second precision and split timing, a 24-hour countdown timer, and a daily alarm. A fully automatic calendar and date-day display are also included. Visibility is supported by a white LED backlight with afterglow and Neobrite coating.

Bluetooth connectivity enables pairing with the CASIO WATCHES app. This allows automatic time correction, easy clock setting, world time access for around 300 cities, and a phone finder feature. The watch uses Casio’s Tough Solar system, offering up to five months of operation on a full charge, or up to 18 months in power-saving mode. When not connected, accuracy is rated at ±15 seconds per month. Manufacturing takes place at Yamagata Casio, the original birthplace of G-Shock production.

Pricing & availability

The GMC-B2100 is scheduled for release in April 2026, with a retail price of ¥107,800 ($675). Pre-orders are now open in Japan.

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iQOO has launched the iQOO 15 Apex Edition in India, adding a new option to the lineup that already includes the Alpha Edition in matte black and the Legend Edition in white. The Apex Edition comes with a holographic imaging-based dynamic ink wash painting design, which the company says is inspired by Eastern aesthetics.

The phone has a 6.85-inch 2K+ curved Samsung M14 8T LTPO AMOLED display with a resolution of 3168×1440 pixels and a 20:9 aspect ratio. It supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, and offers a 144Hz variable refresh rate. The display can show 1.07 billion colors, covers 118% DCI-P3 color gamut, reaches up to 2600 nits in high brightness mode and up to 6000 nits peak brightness. It also includes 2160Hz PWM dimming and DC dimming.

It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 3nm processor with an Adreno 840 GPU and a Q3 gaming chip. The device comes with 12GB or 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and 256GB or 512GB UFS 4.1 storage. It runs Android 16 with OriginOS 6.0.

The rear camera setup includes a 50MP main camera with a 1/1.49-inch Sony IMX921 sensor, f/1.88 aperture, and OIS. There is also a 50MP ultra-wide camera with a 150-degree field of view and f/2.0 aperture, and a 50MP 3x periscope telephoto camera with a 1/1.95-inch Sony IMX882 sensor, f/2.65 aperture, and OIS. On the front, it has a 32MP camera with f/2.2 aperture.

The phone includes an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor and an infrared sensor. It has stereo speakers, Hi-Fi audio, and USB Type-C audio. It is rated IP68 and IP69 for dust and water resistance.

Connectivity options include 5G SA and NSA bands, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, and support for GPS, Beidou, GLONASS, Galileo, and QZSS. It also has a USB Type-C 3.2 Gen1 port. The device packs a 7000mAh battery with support for 100W fast charging and 40W wireless charging.

Pricing & availability

The iQOO 15 Apex Edition is priced at Rs. 72,999 for the 12GB + 256GB model and Rs. 79,999 for the 16GB + 512GB version. It will be available from April 5 on Amazon India, iQOO.com, and Vivo exclusive stores. Pre-booking offers include a Rs. 6000 instant discount with select bank cards, 12-month no-cost EMI, and free iQOO TWS 1e earbuds worth Rs. 1,899.

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Lava Bold N2 Lite has been launched as part of Lava’s Bold series, expanding the lineup after the Bold N2 in February and the Bold N2 Pro earlier this week. This model is positioned in the entry-level segment.

It comes with a 6.75-inch HD+ LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate. The phone is powered by a 1.6GHz octa-core Unisoc SC9863A processor with an IMG8322 GPU. It has 3GB of RAM and supports an additional 3GB of virtual RAM. Storage stands at 64GB and can be expanded up to 512GB using a microSD card.

The device runs Android 15 Go Edition and supports dual SIM (nano + nano + microSD). It includes a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for security. For optics, it features a 13MP rear camera with LED flash and a 5MP front camera. Other hardware features include a 3.5mm audio jack, FM radio, and a bottom-ported speaker.

The phone has an IP64 rating for dust and splash resistance. Connectivity options include dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, and a USB Type-C port. It measures 164.96 x 76.1 x 8.8 mm. It is backed by a 5000mAh battery with support for 10W charging.

Pricing & availability

The Lava Bold N2 Lite is available in Nilgiri Blue and Kolar Gold. It is priced at Rs. 7,399 for the 4GB + 64GB variant. With a Rs. 400 coupon and an additional Rs. 500 discount on the purchase of two units, the effective price comes down to Rs. 6,499. The phone will go on sale via Amazon India starting April 10 at 12 PM.

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