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Redmi K90 comes with Snapdragon 8 Elite, Bose-tuned speaker, under $400
Upcoming flagships using TSMC’s 2nm chips could see notable price hikes
Joel Joseph
October 24, 2025
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Yesterday, Redmi officially launched the K90 series, bringing flagship power to the midrange segment. Starting under $400, the Redmi K90 packs a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, 2K LTPO display, Bose-tuned speakers, and a 7,100mAh battery, proving that high-end specs don’t always need a high-end price tag.
Meanwhile, Qualcomm is stepping up the budget game with its new Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, and Apple might skip the “iPhone 19” name entirely for its 20th-anniversary model.
Here’s what you’ll discover in the tech roundup today:
Redmi K90 debuts with Snapdragon 8 Elite, 7,100mAh battery, and Bose-tuned speakers under $400
Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 brings next-gen performance to budget Android phones
Apple may skip “iPhone 19, plans major rebranding for 2027’s 20th anniversary iPhone
Every type of smartphone case explained: find the right fit for your device
TSMC’s 2 nm chip price hikes could push flagship phone prices even higher
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Redmi has officially launched its new K90 series in China, and while the top-end K90 Pro Max is getting the flagship spotlight, the standard Redmi K90 is no less.
At just around $350, the K90 delivers hardware that would have cost twice as much not long ago, including a 2K display, a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, and even sound tuning by Bose.
Read on to find out more.
 Qualcomm has announced its latest mobile platform for the affordable smartphone segment, the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4. The new chip is designed to improve performance, connectivity, and camera capabilities in low-end Android phones. While the company made a quiet announcement, the details indicate a major step forward for the Snapdragon 6-series lineup. In fact, this Gen 4 chip is the first in its series to be built on a 4nm process node. |  Apple could be planning one of its biggest marketing shake-ups in years as the iPhone nears its 20th anniversary in 2027. According to new industry chatter, the company might skip “iPhone 19” entirely and jump straight to the iPhone 20, marking two decades since the first iPhone changed the tech world back in 2007. The rumor comes from Omdia analyst Heo Moo-yeol, who believes Apple’s 2027 flagship will bring more than just a name change. |
 Choosing the right smartphone case isn’t just a simple matter of picking your favorite color. With so many options on the market, from hard shells, soft shells, and others, it helps to understand what differentiates them. From materials like polycarbonate and TPU to design features like kickstands or built-in wallets, the type of case you choose affects protection, aesthetics, and everyday usability. So here’s a quick breakdown of the major types of smartphone cases. |  Apple’s 2026 iPhone lineup might be heading for a price bump, thanks to rising chip costs that could hit the company’s bottom line—and your wallet. A new report out of Taiwan suggests that Apple’s upcoming A20 processor, built on TSMC’s cutting-edge 2nm process, will be significantly more expensive to produce than current chips. According to China Times, TSMC plans to raise prices for its 2nm wafers by as much as 50% compared to the 3nm N3P process used for the iPhone 17‘s A19 chip. |
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