Last month, on February 28th, Motorola hosted a service camp across India, offering special benefits on services, including free labour charges, 10% discount on spare parts replacement and more. Well, in a new announcement, Motorola has revealed that due to the success of the first camp, it will now host it every month.

Read more about it below.

Motorola India, via a post on X, has confirmed that the same service camp that it hosted last month will now be held on the last Saturday of each month. In this service camp, users will get free inspection, free software updates, and free device sanitisation. Along with this, users will also get a 10% discount on spare part replacement and on accessories. Furthermore, during this service camp, Motorola won’t take any labour charges.

The Motorola Service Camp will now take place on the last Saturday of every month.

What’s in it for you?

* No labour charges
* Free inspection
* Free software updates
* 10% discount on spare part replacement
* Free device sanitization
* 10% discount on accessories#MotorolaIn pic.twitter.com/RU6UFjCRVy

— Motorola India (@motorolaindia) March 28, 2026

In related news, OnePlus has announced that it is increasing the number of service centres in India from 400 to more than 600 by utilising Oppo’s already established service network in India. This is being done to improve after-sales service by the company. Seeing this, it appears both brands are taking steps to provide better after-sales service to their respective customers.

We’ve compiled the last Saturday dates for Motorola’s upcoming service camps in 2026

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Via a new announcement, OnePlus has confirmed that it will be strengthening its after-sales infrastructure in India, with plans to expand its service centres by 50% by April 2026.

Read more about it below.

OnePlus – After-Sales Expansion in India (Service Network to Grow by 50% by April 2026)

OnePlus, in its latest announcement, has confirmed that it aims to increase its service centres from around 400 to 600+ by April 2026 in India. This expansion will cover more than 500 cities, mainly focusing on tier 2 and tier 3 markets. For this, the company will be using OPPO’s already established service network in India. With these additional service centres, users will likely see reduced travel and wait time.

Moving forward, OnePlus will focus more on a direct-to-consumer model. This means the brand will be reducing its offline presence and will likely prioritise online sales via Amazon, Flipkart, and its official website. Those who don’t know, when OnePlus first entered India in 2014, it was initially sold exclusively via Amazon India. So it looks like the company might be going back to its roots. However, whether this change will benefit consumers in terms of pricing or offers is something that remains to be seen.

OnePlus has also confirmed that there will be no change in existing warranties, user commitments and software updates. Thus shutting down the rumours that OnePlus may not give updates to the already available smartphones.

In other news, OnePlus is also set to launch the Nord 6 smartphone in India on April 7th 2026. Apart from this, as per recent rumours, two more smartphones are also in works. These are Nord CE 6 and Nord CE 6 Lite, which, as per a tipster, could launch in May. However, the company has not officially confirmed anything regarding these devices yet.

Stay tuned for more such updates.

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For the past few months, we have been hearing news regarding a price rise in smartphones due to the increase in component costs. But a new tip reveals that Samsung has reduced the pricing of its flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Here is more to it.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Gets a Price Cut

Currently, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 256GB variant is selling on Amazon India for ₹1,08,999, and this pricing has been the same for the past couple of months. However, a tipster named Abhishek Yadav now reveals that Samsung has reduced the pricing of the Galaxy S25 Ultra across its memory variants. For instance, as per him, the 256GB option gets a ₹10,000 price cut, while the 512GB gets ₹2,000, and the 1TB gets ₹4,000.

After this, we checked the pricing of the other variants as well, according to which the 512GB is priced at ₹1,41,999 on Amazon India, and the 1TB is priced at ₹1,65,999 on Flipkart, with only a single unit left. So, if we compare the pricing, the 512GB and 1TB variants are both listed at their launch price and have not seen any price drop. So, it could be that this price drop has been announced for the offline market and may soon be passed on to online platforms as well.

Samsung, however, hasn’t shared any details regarding this price drop. So, it is advised to take this information with a pinch of salt, and if Samsung does announce a price drop, we will share the news in a new article.

Stay tuned for more updates!

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Yesterday, tipster @yabhishekhd shared that six Vivo and iQOO devices will be witnessing a price hike in India, and the price hike was said to be effective from 1^st March (tomorrow).

Today, the same tipster has shared that multiple brands are set to hike prices from tomorrow due to rising component costs.

According to the tipster, Samsung Tablet prices will increase from tomorrow, while the OnePlus 15R and several Realme devices are also expected to receive a price hike. Currently, the OnePlus 15R is available at a starting price of Rs 47,999 in the country. It is revealed that industry-wide adjustments are happening, and there are chances that more brands follow the same pattern.

Indian consumers are advised that if they are planning to buy any smartphone or tablet in the next 2-3 months, then they should buy it today, as delaying the purchase might cost them Rs 1,000- Rs 3,000+, depending on the model.

As previously revealed, the Vivo (Vivo T4 series models) and iQOO (iQOO Z10 series models) mid-range devices could receive a price hike of up to Rs 2500.

Stay tuned with The Tech Outlook for the latest tech updates.

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Back in 2014, Apple officially introduced Apple Pay, and this payment service is already available across 89 markets globally. But the Indian Apple fans were still deprived of this service.

Seems like the wait for Apple fans in India will finally be getting over, as according to a new report by Bloomberg, Apple Inc. is in talks with key Indian banks to start its payment service, Apple Pay in India.

Apple Pay arriving in India?

It is reported that, according to people aware of the matter, the company is in talks with ICICI Bank Ltd., HDFC Bank Ltd. and Axis Bank Ltd., as it aims to introduce its payment service in India around the middle of 2026. Though the timeline is still peculiar.

Apart from this, Apple is also said to be discussing the plan with global card networks, Mastercard Inc. and Visa Inc. Apple Pay in India is expected to support India’s state-backed Unified Payments Interface (UPI), alongside card payments.

If you remember, last year, NPCI (National Payment Corporation of India) rolled out biometric authentication, such as fingerprint or facial recognition, for UPI transactions. And we all are aware that Apple Pay relies on Face ID or Touch ID to approve payments in-person via tap-to-pay, on websites and through apps.

This new rule by NPCI seems to be in favour of Apple’s plan to introduce Apple Pay in India. The Indian market has been a key player for Apple in recent years, with increasing sales and expansion of its retail presence in the country.

And now with the launch of Apple’s payment service, the company is expected to witness another boost in the country.

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Motorola has confirmed that it will host a service camp on February 28, 2026 (Saturday) across all its service centres and collection points in India.

Here is more to it.

Motorola ndia Hosting a Service Camp

The announcement was made via Motorola India’s official X account. The post confirms the date and mentions that during the service camp, Motorola users who visit authorised service centres or collection points with their devices will receive a free inspection. Customers will also get a 10% discount on spare part replacements and accessories.

Adding to this, the post states that Motorola will not charge any labour fees during the service camp and will also offer free device sanitisation. Users can also get their device software updated at no cost.

Give your moto the care it deserves.

The Motorola Service Camp is here to help you get your Moto checked without extra cost.

Happening on 28th February 2026 at all Motorola service centers and collection points across India.

Good care goes a long way. #Motorola #ServiceCamp pic.twitter.com/GlQjllQesD

— Motorola India (@motorolaindia) February 24, 2026

If you are facing any issues with your Motorola device, this could be a good time to visit a service centre. It is advisable to call your nearby service centre or collection point in advance before visiting.

In related news, Motorola is also set to launch the Edge 70 Fusion smartphone in the Indian market. Teasers have already appeared on the Flipkart microsite, confirming that the device will feature Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 SoC, a 50MP Sony LYT-710 primary camera with OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation), and a 13MP ultra-wide sensor that will also function as a macro and depth camera. On the front, it will have a 32MP camera.

Other confirmed details include a 7,000mAh battery based on silicon-carbon technology with support for 68W fast wired charging. You can read more details in our earlier coverage of the smartphone.

Stay tuned for more updates.

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We have already heard multiple reports suggesting that smartphones are set to become more expensive in 2026. Recently, it was reported that Samsung has increased the prices of its Galaxy A and F series smartphones. Now, Realme could be planning a similar move, if a new tip from Abhishek Yadav is to be believed.

Here is more to it.

Realme 15 5G and Realme 16 Pro 5G Series  – Price Hike

Tipster Abhishek Yadav, in a post on X, shared an image suggesting a price hike across Realme 15 5G and Realme 16 Pro 5G Series smartphones in India. According to the image, the Realme 15 5G and Realme 16 Pro 5G are set to get a ₹3,000 price hike, while the Realme 16 Pro+ 5G could see a price hike of ₹4,000 across all memory variants. The poster appears to be meant for offline retail stores and is expected to reach online platforms such as Flipkart and Amazon as well. The date mentioned on the page for the revised pricing to take effect is February 11th, 2026.

This aligns with what Realme’s Product Marketing Head, Francis Wong, had shared back in November last year, when he said that smartphone prices would go up in 2026 due to rising costs of upstream memory components.

For now, Realme has not commented on the reported price hike. Whether the revised pricing will remain limited to offline stores or also apply to online platforms is still unclear.

Below is the table showing the price rise:

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Yesterday, PayPal officially announced that it has partnered with Microsoft to support the launch of Copilot Checkout in Copilot. This partnership will allow users to shop and pay without ever leaving the Copilot experience.

We’re teaming up with @Microsoft to power their launch of Copilot Checkout, making it easier for shoppers to discover, decide, and complete purchases in one place: https://t.co/1SaAEiKram pic.twitter.com/sFTSErxs45

— PayPal (@PayPal) January 8, 2026

PayPal will power surfacing merchant inventory, branded checkout, guest checkout, and credit card payments, starting with Copilot.com. Merchant’s product catalogs will seamlessly become purchasable, leveraging PayPal’s store sync, a capability of PayPal’s recently launched agentic commerce services, which are designed to allow merchants to attract customers and future-proof their business in the new era of AI-powered commerce.

“Collaborating with Microsoft marks another step forward in our strategy to support merchants and consumers in AI-powered shopping experiences. By integrating PayPal’s agentic commerce services with Copilot’s intelligent shopping platform, we are enabling seamless, reliable transactions for both merchants and consumers,” said Michelle Gill, GM of Small Business and Financial Services, PayPal. “Together, we’re unlocking more meaningful, trusted connections across the commerce ecosystem and shaping the future of intelligent shopping.”

A user can now browse curated, shoppable results- completing their purchase with PayPal. It will unlock purchasing across Copilot.com, with plans to extend to more devices and channels where Copilot is available. There will be multiple funding options, including PayPal Wallet. Consumers and merchants benefit from PayPal’s seller and buyer protections on eligible transactions in Copilot Checkout.

The first retailer to implement this PayPal and Copilot integration is Ashley Global Retail, which allows people to browse and purchase furniture by simply talking with Copilot.

This integration marks the latest development in AI-powered shopping experiences, combining Microsoft’s intelligent discovery with PayPal’s trusted commerce and payments capabilities to create streamlined end-to-end experiences. Merchants interested in powering agentic experiences through Copilot Checkout can sign up by visiting PayPal.ai.

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Are you planning to buy a Galaxy device this new year? If yes, then you may want to take a look at the revised pricing announced by Samsung for its selected models. It is said that these revised prices will come into effect from 5^th January (today).

Tipster @yabhishekhd has today shared an image that looks like an internal Samsung document. It shows the revised prices for several models.

Revised prices for Samsung models (Old list price and new list price, including GST)

Galaxy A56 5G

• 8/128GB- Old price: Rs 38,999; New price: Rs 40,999
• 8/256GB- Old price: Rs 41,999; New price: Rs 43,999
• 12/256GB- Old price: Rs 44,999; New price: Rs 46,999

Galaxy A36 5G

• 8/128GB- Old price: Rs 30,999; New price: Rs 32,499
• 8/256GB- Old price: Rs 33,999; New price: Rs 35,499
• 12/256GB- Old price: Rs 36,999; New price: Rs 38,499

Galaxy F17 5G

• 4/128GB- Old price: Rs 14,499; New price: Rs 15,499
• 6/128GB- Old price: Rs 15,999; New price: Rs 16,999
• 8/128GB- Old price: Rs 17,499; New price: Rs 18,499

The document also reveals that the price protection recovery will apply for channel partners on opening stock as of 5^th January. Previously, the same tipster has shared that apart from these models, Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7, Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 FE and Galaxy A06 5G prices may also be revised soon.

Stay tuned with The Tech Outlook for the latest updates.

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Planning to upgrade your Google Pixel? If yes, then you must take a look at the Google Pixel Upgrade program announced today in India.

Here are the details

Google Pixel Upgrade Program

This program will facilitate Pixel ownership via no-cost monthly EMIs starting at Rs 3,333 per month, along with the option to upgrade to the next new Pixel phone with an assured buyback of your existing Pixel.

When you buy an eligible Pixel 10 series phone using Google’s participating partners, Bajaj Finance or HDFC Bank Credit Cards, enroll in a 24-month No-Cost EMI plan, which starts as low as Rs 3,333/month. After completing 9 monthly payments and before paying the 15^th EMI on your current loan, you become eligible to upgrade to a new Pixel.

Now, when you are ready, you can trade in your current Pixel through Cashify. Your bank account will be credited with an amount equal to your remaining balance if your phone powers on and is free of unauthorised repairs. From there, simply start a new 24-month plan for your new Pixel phone.

Benefits of this program:

• Receive an exchange bonus of up to Rs 7,000 when you enroll and trade in your old device
• Your new Pixel comes with trial subscriptions to some of the most popular Google services. (Depending on the model, this includes up to a year of Google AI Pro, six months of Fitbit Premium, and three months of YouTube Premium).

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