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itel City 100 Launched in India with 6.75″ Display, IP64 Rating, and 5200mAh Battery for ₹7,599
itel has launched a new budget smartphone in India – the itel City 100. Priced at just ₹7,599, this phone offers a stylish design, smart features, and solid performance for everyday users.
Sleek and Durable Design
The itel City 100 comes with a 7.65mm slim unibody design and is IP64-rated, making it dust- and splash-resistant. It’s built to last and still looks modern and premium.
Smooth Display and Smart Features
It features a 6.75-inch HD+ IPS screen with a 90Hz refresh rate, 700 nits brightness, and an 83% NTSC color range, offering a bright and smooth viewing experience. It also includes Dynamic Bar 2.0, which shows face unlock, call notifications, and battery alerts in a smart bar at the top.
Performance and Battery
The phone is powered by an octa-core Unisoc T7250 processor with 4GB RAM, which can be expanded up to 12GB using virtual RAM. It also has 128GB of internal storage.
itel claims the device is optimized for up to 60 months (5 years) of smooth usage. It packs a 5,200mAh battery with 18W fast charging through a USB-C port, making it perfect for long use without frequent charging.
Camera and Connectivity
- Rear Camera: 13MP
- Front Camera: 8MP
- Other features: Dual-band Wi-Fi, IR blaster, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor
AI and Software
The phone runs on Android 14 and comes with itel’s Aivana 3.0 AI assistant. Some key smart features include:
- Two-finger text extraction
- Converting images to Word, PDF, or Excel
- AI writing and editing help
- Auto-generated scanned documents
- Smart address detection from emails
Price, Colors, and Offers
The itel City 100 is available for ₹7,599 and comes in Fairy Purple, Navy Blue, and Pure Titanium. It can be purchased from retail stores across India.
itel is also offering:
- Free screen replacement within the first 100 days
- A free magnetic speaker worth ₹2,999 for a limited time
Official Statement
Arijeet Talapatra, CEO of itel India, said:
Durability is the foundation of any reliable product. The ability to last long is what sets a good device apart from its competition. Today’s consumers seek smartphones that are durable yet stylish. With the IP64 rating, the City 100 joins our growing portfolio.
Its 7.65mm sleek and ultra-slim unibody design gives it a premium feel. With our continued focus on innovation, we’ve integrated Aivana 3.0 into the City 100, offering users a seamless smart experience through itel’s enhanced AI capabilities.
Google has rolled out a new update for its Phone app (Google Dialer), which is available on Nothing Phones, some OnePlus devices, and other Android smartphones. The update brings a redesigned user interface and a brand-new feature called Calling Card.
Redesigned User Interface
The latest version of the Google Dialer comes with a refreshed look inspired by Android 16’s design. The call history page, calling screen, and incoming call screen have all been updated. Users will now notice bigger buttons for the keypad, mute, and speaker options, making it easier to use. Animations have also been added to the calling screen, such as circular effects while a call is connecting, which stop once the call is answered.
Google has also introduced a new option for incoming call gestures. Instead of only swiping to answer or reject, users can now enable a single-tap gesture for quick response. This makes handling calls faster and more convenient.
Calling Card Feature
One of the most exciting additions is the Calling Card feature. With this, users can customize how their contact photo and details appear during calls. You can upload a profile picture from your camera, gallery, or Google Photos, adjust its position, zoom in or out, and even customize fonts and colors.
This feature allows each contact to have a unique look when calling, making the experience more personal and visually appealing.
Availability
Currently, the update has been spotted on Nothing Phone (2a) and is gradually rolling out to more devices, including other Nothing Phones and select OnePlus models. Since the update is still in beta, not all users will see the new features immediately.
To try the new design and features, users need to:
- Update the Phone by Google app via the Play Store.
- Join the Google Dialer beta program to access the latest version.
- Update the Google Contacts app for full functionality.
The new update is being rolled out in stages, so some users may need to wait a little longer before they see the Calling Card option and redesigned UI on their phones.
Oppo launched the K13 Turbo series smartphones in China last week, and it has been teasing these phones in India for the past few days. Oppo hasn’t revealed when it will launch the K13 Turbo series in India, but we’ve learned from a reliable source that the lineup will debut in India in the week of August 11. To be more precise, between August 11 and August 14.
Oppo’s K13 Turbo series includes two phones – the Oppo K13 Turbo and the Oppo K13 Turbo Pro. Both have similar designs and specs, with the most significant difference being the chipset. The K13 Turbo is powered by the Dimensity 8450 SoC, while the K13 Turbo Pro has the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip at the helm.
One of the biggest highlights of these phones is the built-in cooling fan, advertised to help the devices run 2–4°C cooler under high-load conditions. Oppo’s Indian branch said this fan module will be IPX6, IPX8, and IPX9-rated, and the smartphones will have 7,000 mAh batteries under the hood.
We are yet to get an official confirmation on whether or not the Oppo K13 Turbo and K13 Turbo Pro’s Indian models will share the design and specs with their Chinese counterparts.
Indian smartphone brand Lava is preparing to launch two new smartphones this month — the Blaze AMOLED 2 and the Blaze Dragon. While Lava has already confirmed that the Blaze Dragon will be officially launched on July 25, more details about the phone have now been leaked.
Key Specifications
According to industry sources, the Lava Blaze Dragon will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset. It will also come with 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage for faster performance. The main camera on the back is expected to be a 50MP sensor. Additionally, the phone is said to run on a stock version of Android 15, which means users can expect a clean and simple Android experience without any extra apps or heavy customizations.
Design and Features
Leaked official renders show the Blaze Dragon’s rear design, which reveals a dual-camera setup. Apart from the 50MP main camera, the second lens could either be an ultrawide camera or a 2MP depth/macro sensor. The images also confirm the presence of a 3.5mm headphone jack and a USB Type-C port on the bottom of the device.
In addition to the renders, live photos of the phone have surfaced online. These images reveal a new color variant that features a stylish “rainbow” light reflection effect on the camera island, giving the phone a more premium look. However, no images have shown the front design of the phone yet.
Pricing
One of the most exciting details is the expected price. Sources suggest that the Lava Blaze Dragon will be priced under Rs 10,000.