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A rumored price increase in India has ignited speculation regarding the pricing of the next-generation Galaxy A series. Samsung's forthcoming products may become pricier, with potential price hikes possibly extending to its flagship Galaxy S26 series. A report from early last month indicated that the company might raise the prices of its next-gen flagship devices due to escalating costs of essential components such as SoCs, camera modules, and RAM. Recently, a new tip suggests that the South Korean manufacturer might soon increase the prices of its existing Galaxy A models in a particular market, leading to speculation that similar increases could affect the upcoming Galaxy A series devices. According to a recent post by tipster Abhishek Yadav on X (via SamMobile), Samsung is reportedly set to raise the price of the Galaxy A56 in India by INR 2,000 (~$22). Other models within the Galaxy A series may also experience a price increase of INR 1,000 (~$11). While there have been no reports of comparable hikes planned for other markets and Samsung has not yet made any official announcement, this tip has kindled speculation that such higher pricing could extend to the next-generation Galaxy A series devices. Scoop: Beginning Monday, Samsung India will increase the prices of its Galaxy A series smartphones by ₹1,000, while the Samsung Galaxy A56 will see a larger increase of ₹2,000.— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) December 13, 2025 Additionally, an earlier report this month indicated that Samsung’s next-gen Galaxy A series devices might launch sooner than anticipated. The company introduced the Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A56 in March this year, but the Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57 are rumored to debut as early as February. If this holds true, we may not have to wait long to determine whether the speculation regarding a possible price hike is accurate. Increasing component costs could affect the pricing of the Galaxy A series. For now, the reported price rise in India remains unverified, and Samsung has not commented on the claim. As with all leaks, it is wise to treat this information with skepticism until the company provides an official statement. However, if component costs continue to escalate, higher prices across Samsung’s mid-range lineup may soon become a reality. Pranob is an experienced tech journalist with over eight years of experience covering consumer technology. His work has been... Google Play Books may soon enable you to ask Gemini questions while reading. Accessing contextual information while reading is about to become much easier. From assisting you with email writing to managing smart home devices, Google's Gemini is gradually being integrated into various facets of your life. Soon, it could transform the way you read books on your smartphone. Android Authority discovered an upcoming integration of Gemini while exploring the latest beta version of the Google Play Books & Audiobooks app (version 2025.11.29.2). Although the integration is not yet active, the publication has managed to manually enable it, providing a glimpse into its potential functionality upon release. OnePlus 15R confirmed to feature a significant camera upgrade over its predecessor. The 15R will sport the "best ever selfie camera" as it officially confirms a 32MP front-facing camera just days ahead of the phone's global launch. This is a replacement for the OnePlus 13R, which impressed us earlier this year with its 16MP selfie camera. Gemini Nano Banana now allows your selfie to be transformed into a full-body avatar for online try-ons. Google is enhancing its AI-based visual try-on tool, and the best part is that you no longer require a full-body photo to use it. With the company's Nano Banana model (part of the Gemini 2.5 Flash Image suite), the tool can convert a single selfie into a full-body digital avatar for virtual clothing shopping, streamlining the process and enhancing personalization and accuracy. Simply upload a selfie and select your usual size; Nano Banana will generate several avatars. The AI model constructs the remainder of your body while preserving consistent proportions using your face. Choose the avatar that best suits you, and utilize it to try on shirts, jackets, dresses, and more.

      Clash Live, in partnership with WeAre8, presents...

      15 · 12 · 2025

      Creeper has announced an intimate UK tour set for Spring 2026.

      The band has wrapped up their 'Sanguivore' project this year with a new album that has taken them to thrilling—and highly entertaining—new heights.

      Clash delved into the details of their exciting release, discovering a group eager to get back to performing live.

      Looking ahead, fans can look forward to an extensive set of headline shows in April 2026. This intimate tour centers on small, independent venues, kicking off in Exeter on April 10th.

      Notable dates include Brighton’s Chalk on April 12th and Islington Assembly Hall in London on May 2nd.

      Creeper’s vocalist, William von Ghould, stated, "For the first time ever, Creeper will be performing exclusively songs from Sanguivore 1 and 2. These shows will offer a unique chance for fans to experience the band in very intimate settings and in cities that they seldom visit."

      Tickets for the tour, detailed below, will be available HERE at 10am on Wednesday, December 17th.

      Catch Creeper live:

      April 10 Exeter Phoenix

      April 11 Portsmouth The Wedgewood Rooms

      April 12 Brighton Chalk

      April 13 Oxford O2 Academy 2

      April 14 Cardiff The Globe

      April 16 Cambridge Mash

      April 17 Milton Keynes Craigford Arms

      April 18 Birmingham The Asylum

      April 19 Nottingham Rescue Rooms

      April 20 Hull Social

      April 22 Leeds The Key Club

      April 23 Manchester Club Academy

      April 24 Liverpool Arts Club (Loft)

      April 25 Blackpool Bootleg Social

      April 26 Carlisle Old Fire Station

      April 27 Glasgow Cathouse

      April 29 Belfast The Limelight 2

      April 30 Dublin Whelan’s

      May 2 London Islington Assembly Hall

      —

      Join us on WeAre8 as we explore global cultural happenings. Follow Clash Magazine HERE as we navigate through clubs, concerts, interviews, and photo shoots. Get behind-the-scenes sneak peeks and a glimpse into our world as the excitement unfolds.

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