The Amazon Great Freedom Sale 2026 is finally live for all users in India. The annual Independence Day-themed sale event brings discounts on products across various categories, including smartphones, tablets, wearables, TVs, ACs, and other electronics. Shoppers can purchase devices at considerably lower rates than their usual market prices. If upgrading your smartphone has been on your wishlist, then the Amazon Great Freedom Sale is a great avenue to do so, with offers on handsets from Samsung, OnePlus, iQOO, Redmi, Realme, and more.

Samsung has announced the ISOCELL HPC, a new 200-megapixel smartphone camera sensor that introduces its DeepPix pixel architecture to improve light capture. The sensor supports 16-bit HDR, HDR across multiple in-sensor zoom levels and video recording at up to 4K 180fps. Samsung also says it uses new optical technologies to improve colour accuracy and image clarity while supporting RAW16 output, Super QPD autofocus and burst shooting at multiple resolutions. The ISOCELL HPC is already in mass production.

Official-looking renders of the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE have leaked online again ahead of its launch. The renders show the phone in black, green and purple colour options. The marketing names of these shades are currently unknown. The design of the handset closely resembles the vanilla Galaxy S26. Samsung could replace the individual camera rings seen on previous Fan Edition models with a raised camera island. The vertically aligned triple-camera setup is positioned in the top-left corner.

The iQOO Z11 is scheduled to launch in India on August 20, and ahead of its debut, the Vivo sub-brand has revealed several key specifications of the upcoming Z-series smartphone. The handset is confirmed to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity chipset. It will be released in Aurora Green and Celestial Blue colour options. The new phone will go on sale through Amazon.

iQOO Neo 11 Ultra will be launched in China on August 10, iQOO Neo Product Manager Hui Huizi has announced. The iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is said to be powered by a custom octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset, which is built on a 3nm process. It might feature four efficiency cores clocked at 2.7GHz, three performance cores clocked at 3.5GHz, and a prime core, delivering a peak clock speed of 4.21GHz. Moreover, the iQOO Z11 Ultra is said to feature 16GB of RAM. The iQOO Z11 Ultra will reportedly pack a 9,000mAh battery with support for 100W wired fast charging.

Samsung has revealed new details about customer demand for its latest foldable smartphones through a report shared with the media. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 series has achieved record pre order figures, while more Galaxy Z Flip users have upgraded to the Fold lineup than in previous years. Samsung also disclosed the most popular colour options, Galaxy Watch attachment rates and expectations for future growth in the foldable smartphone segment, which it expects to expand significantly over the next few years.

Google is expected to introduce the HiLight feature during the Made by Google event on August 12. Ahead of the event, 9to5Google has spotted new details about the HiLight feature, which is expected to be introduced with the upcoming Google Pixel 11 series, in the code strings of Google Contacts for Android. According to the report, the HiLight feature, codenamed “glow”, will let users configure and assign a glow colour to specific contacts. The HiLight feature will light up in that particular colour when that specific person calls the user.

Redmi is gearing up to launch its K100 series flagship smartphones in China. Ahead of it, Redmi product manager Mia Xinxin suggests the company may skip the K110 branding and use the K200 moniker for its next generation of flagship devices. The Redmi K100 Pro and K100 Pro Max are confirmed to launch on August 11. The Pro model will ship with an 8,000mAh battery and a 200-megapixel primary rear camera. It will run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series chipset.

Redmi K100 Pro Max will be equipped with a 6.9-inch RGB OLED display, which might offer M11 luminescent material, up to 185Hz refresh rate, 90 percent BT.2020 resolution, and up to 4,500 nits peak brightness with 25 percent performance, according to a tipster. On top of this, the Redmi K100 Pro Max will reportedly launch with support for 100W wired fast charging and 50W wireless fast charging. The phone is said to feature a flat metal frame. For optics, the smartphone will reportedly ship with an unspecified telephoto periscope camera on the back.

Honor's next Win series smartphone could arrive earlier than expected, with a new leak pointing to an October debut in China. The upcoming lineup is tipped to introduce Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chip, an active cooling system and a large battery while retaining its focus on high performance. The same leak also outlines launch plans for competing flagship phones, indicating that Vivo, iQOO and OnePlus are preparing to unveil their next premium smartphones between late September and October.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has been sighted on various certification platforms lately, which indicates that its launch could be on the horizon. While the South Korean tech conglomerate has yet to confirm the purported handset, it has now been spotted on yet another database, revealing several key hardware details. The listing suggests that the Galaxy S26 FE could continue using an Exynos chipset, while adopting Qualcomm's FastConnect platform for wireless connectivity.

Nothing has announced that the Nothing Phone (4a), Phone (4a) Pro, and Phone (4b) will be available at discounted prices during the upcoming Flipkart Freedom Sale. The company has revealed the discounts and offers. The latest Nothing Phone (4b) will be available with a bank discount of up to Rs. 3,000 on credit card EMI transactions. Alternatively, buyers can get a bank discount of up to Rs. 2,625 on regular credit card payments. On top of this, the Flipkart Freedom Sale will offer an exchange bonus of up to Rs. 1,000, taking the effective price of the Nothing Phone (4b) to Rs. 30,999.

A fresh leak has outlined the expected specifications of the iPhone 18 Pro Max, pointing to upgrades across the display, chipset, cameras, battery and connectivity. Separately, a new report claims Apple is working with suppliers to secure enough DRAM before the launch of the iPhone 18 series, amid broader memory supply constraints. Earlier reports also suggest the company is evaluating new memory suppliers and could increase RAM across the lineup to support additional Apple Intelligence features.

Flipkart's dedicated microsite for the Freedom Sale reveals the sale prices of Nothing and Oppo smartphones ahead of the sale. The Nothing Phone 4a will be available for Rs. 37,999. EMI offers will start at Rs. 4,222 per month. The Phone 4a Pro is confirmed to be priced at Rs. 43,999. Buyers can avail no-cost EMI offers during the sale.

Redmi 17 5G has been launched in China as the latest addition to the company's budget lineup. The handset is currently on sale in China via the Xiaomi online store. The Redmi 17 5G is offered in Cold Mist Blue, Feather Mist White, and Star Rock Black (translated from Chinese) colour options. The Redmi 17 5G is a dual-SIM smartphone. It ships with Xiaomi’s latest Android 16-based HyperOS 3. The handset sports a 6.9-inch HD (720 x 1,600 pixels) LCD touchscreen, which delivers up to 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, and up to 800 nits peak brightness.

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE will be available at Rs. 47,999 during the upcoming Flipkart Freedom Sale. Interested users can buy the handset with EMI offers starting at Rs. 8,333 per month. The Galaxy S25 FE was launched in India last year with a starting price tag of Rs. 59,999. The standard Galaxy S25 is also confirmed to be discounted in the sale. It will be offered for a starting price of Rs. 57,999, instead of the actual price of Rs. 74,999.

Redmi Note 17 5G has been launched in India. The new smartphone is scheduled to go on sale in India on August 12 via Amazon and the Xiaomi India online store. The Redmi Note 17 5G is offered in Arctic Blue, Dark Night, and Starlight Purple colour options. The Redmi Note 17 5G is a dual-SIM smartphone that ships with Xiaomi’s latest HyperOS 3, which is based on Android 16. The Xiaomi sub-brand promises four years of OS upgrades and six years of security patches for the new smartphone. It features a Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 chipset, paired with an 8,000mAh battery.

Vivo S2 was launched in India on Thursday as the first model in the S-lineup in nearly seven years. The handset is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo chipset, coupled with 8GB of RAM. It sports a 6.83-inch AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. The Vivo S2 is equipped with a 50-megapixel dual rear camera setup. It runs on OriginOS 6 out of the box and packs a 7,050mAh battery.

Motorola has started rolling out the Android 17 beta update to Motorola Signature units that were already enrolled in Motorola's Android 17 beta programme, according to a report. The Android 17 beta update for the Motorola Signature reportedly brings the same features and changes as the version users received on the Motorola Edge 60 Pro. The update reportedly introduces a dynamic island-like feature, new quick tiles with the ability to resize them, along with fresh icons for Wi-Fi, cellular signal strength, and battery percentage. Additionally, it is said to offer a new volume interface, new customisation options, a redesigned settings menu, and enhanced haptics.

Vivo V80 Lite 5G surfaced on the Google Play Supported Devices List with the model numbers V2576, V2643, and V2644. The listing doesn't reveal any specifications of the phone besides the model number and moniker, but it indicates that the launch is imminent. It is speculated to come with a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate, as well as a MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo processor.

A leaked HyperOS 4 roadmap has outlined Xiaomi's possible beta testing schedule in China, including dates for registrations, the launch event and the first beta rollout. The company has yet to confirm the timeline, which could change before release. HyperOS 4 is expected to be based on Android 17 and may introduce a redesigned interface, new AI-powered capabilities, system animation upgrades, and performance improvements. The initial beta release is also expected to remain limited to selected devices in China.

Apple’s first foldable iPhone is finally expected to debut this year alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models. While the Cupertino-based tech giant has yet to confirm the details, a new report suggests that the purported handset could have a significant impact on the foldable smartphone market. Samsung is reported to maintain its leadership position, but Apple’s foray into this segment could lead to an increase in foldable smartphone shipments by 20 percent, with wider adoption of book-style foldables also playing a key factor.

The Itel Ace 3 Heera feature phone has been launched in India with a 1,000mAh battery. It has a 1.8-inch display. The battery is advertised to offer up to 9.64 hours of talktime and up to 177 hours of standby time on a single charge. It is priced at Rs. 949 in India and is offered in Black, Blue and Purple colour options.

Amazon has revealed an early Hero Deal for the OnePlus 15 ahead of the Great Freedom Sale. The teaser points to a discounted effective price with a bank offer, while the retailer has also confirmed additional benefits such as HDFC Bank instant discounts, Amazon Pay ICICI Bank cashback, no-cost EMI options and exchange offers. The flagship smartphone features a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, a 165Hz AMOLED display, triple 50-megapixel rear cameras and a 7,300mAh battery.

Google started informing users that Google Assistant will shut down on Android smartphones on September 4, 2026. The transition will roll out gradually over weeks. The move follows Google's announcement from last year. Gemini will replace Google Assistant across its ecosystem. Gemini can be used to set timers, answer questions, and control smart home devices. Users can access it to control music playback and take actions from their lock screen.

A new report suggests Samsung is preparing to expand its inkjet lens printing process on the Galaxy S27 Ultra after introducing the technology on this year's Galaxy S26 Ultra. The technique is expected to replace part of the conventional light-blocking film with matte ink inside the lens assembly to reduce internal reflections and make the camera module thinner. The report also identifies the lens elements expected to use the process and reiterates earlier rumours surrounding the Galaxy S27 Ultra's rear camera system.

Boltt Ace 5G and Boltt Evo names have been confirmed by the tech firm. Apart from this, the company has revealed the design of the two upcoming handsets, which will mark Fire-Boltt's entry into the country's smartphone market. The Boltt Ace 5G is shown to sport a rectangular rear camera module, with four cutouts placed in the top-left corner of the flat panel. The centred Boltt branding will be placed at the bottom of the panel. The smartphone appears in a red colourway. The Boltt Evo appears in a light blue shade, sporting a similar flat rear panel.

Apple reportedly opened a lottery programme for US retail employees interested in helping at its upcoming iPhone launch event. The memo, allegedly shared by Apple with retail staff, suggests the event will take place during the first half of September. Selected employees will help manage attendee queues, check in guests, greet visitors, and provide directions.

Realme 16x 5G will launch on August 12 at 12 pm IST. It is confirmed to go on sale via Flipkart and the Realme India website in Endurance Brown and Glory White colourways. It is teased to feature a 7,000mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging. It has a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor coupled with 256GB of onboard storage. It will have a 50-megapixel rear camera unit and IP65-rated dust and water resistance.

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB) chipset is confirmed to launch with the Redmi K100 Pro next week. A detailed look at the specifications of the upcoming chipset shows that it has one less Adreno GPU slice and lower cache capacity compared to the flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip. Further, the SM8850-1-AB has an Adreno High Performance Memory of 12MB, compared to 18MB on the standard Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.

The Amazon Freedom Sale in India is all set to begin soon. Ahead of the sale event, the e-commerce giant has begun revealing some of the exciting deals that will be in store for customers. Shoppers who want to purchase a flagship handset will be able to do so at considerably lower prices than their usual market rates. One such offer on the iQOO 15 has been revealed, which will be available at a lower price through a combination of bank and coupon offers during the sale.

Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold has appeared in a leaked marketing poster online, which suggests that the Pixel Glow feature will be marketed by the tech giant as "HiLight". The image also reveals that the “HiLight” feature will allow Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold users to “stay informed” even when their smartphone is lying face down. “When your smartphone is face down, HiLight discreetly illuminates when your favorite contacts call you, or you chat with Gemini,” (translated from French) the leaked poster says.

With just a week to go for the launch of the Redmi K100 series in China, more details about the upcoming handsets are beginning to surface. Ahead of its anticipated debut on August 11, the Xiaomi sub-brand has confirmed the battery, charging, and camera specifications of the Redmi K100 Pro, which is expected to debut alongside the Redmi K100 Pro Max. The upcoming handset will feature an 8,000mAh-class battery and sport a 200-megapixel primary rear camera.

Android 17-based ColorOS 17 will not be available for the OnePlus 10 series. The OnePlus 10 Pro, OnePlus 10T, and OnePlus 10R, originally launched with Android 12, will not receive the Android 17 update. Therefore, they won't be part of the transition to ColorOS 17. Select Nord series smartphones, OnePlus Pad and the OnePlus Pad Go are also expected to miss out on the Android 17 update.

The Oppo F33 Series 5G was launched in India in April, and its successor could already be on the cards. A fresh report suggests that the company is gearing up to launch the Oppo F35 series in the country. While details officially remain under wraps, the lineup is expected to include the Oppo F35 Pro. It will reportedly arrive as a rebadged version of the recently launched China-exclusive Oppo A7 Pro Max, but with a few market-specific tweaks.

Apple has been rumoured to mark the iPhone's 20th anniversary with one of the biggest design overhauls in years. The handset, which is expected to debut as the iPhone 20, is believed to launch in 2027. While the Cupertino-based tech giant remains tight-lipped about its in-development devices, a tipster has suggested that Apple is currently prototyping two new display sizes, including a 6.4-inch panel that could debut on the purported iPhone 20 Pro.

iQOO Z11, which is set to arrive in India as the third iQOO Z11 series phone, will be launched in India in August, iQOO India’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Nipun Marya has confirmed. The new teaser also hints that the India launch of the upcoming smartphone could take place at the end of the month, as the countdown stops briefly on August 27. However, the company has yet to officially confirm the exact launch date, which remains under wraps. Recently, the company executive unveiled the design and colour options of the iQOO Z11, which is set to launch in India as the third iQOO Z11 series smartphone.

Poco F9 Ultra, Poco F9 Pro, and Poco X8 5G reportedly spotted on Indonesia's SDPPI certification website. The Poco F9 Ultra is listed with model number 26077PC53G, while the F9 Pro is reportedly associated with the model number 2607APCA5G. The SDPPI listing does not disclose any hardware specifications of the phones, but it indicates that they will launch in global markets soon.

Redmi K100 Pro will be powered by a custom octa-core “Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V series” chipset, with the model number SM8850-1-AB, the Xiaomi sub-brand has announced. The smartphone managed to score a combined score of more than 40,95,000 points on the AnTuTu V11 benchmarking platform. The company will also equip the handset with a dedicated AI gaming graphics chip, too. Further, the smartphone maker has confirmed that the Redmi K100 Pro will boast a “Raging Engine” (translated from Chinese), which is claimed to enhance the phone’s performance. For thermal management, the upcoming Redmi K100 series handset will be equipped with a 3D circulating cold pump cooling system.

Honor Robot Phone key specifications and features have surfaced online, days before its launch in China. The smartphone will reportedly be powered by the flagship octa-core Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset from Qualcomm, which is built on a 3nm process. The SoC is expected to be paired with Honor’s proprietary C1 chip, along with E2 and H1 chips. Apart from this, the Honor Robot Phone will reportedly be equipped with a 6.3-inch flat display, offering 1,216 x 2,640 pixels resolution, along with up to 6,800 nits peak brightness and an “AR anti-reflective film”. The smartphone is said to launch with a 7,060mAh battery.

The iPhone 18e could receive a RAM upgrade to 9GB, according to analysts Jeff Pu and Ming-Chi Kuo, with the change also expected for the standard iPhone 18. The additional memory may improve on-device Apple Intelligence performance despite rising DRAM prices driven by AI demand. Earlier reports indicate the handset will retain a 6.1-inch OLED display, a 60Hz refresh rate and a single 48-megapixel rear camera, while adopting Apple's A20 chipset built on TSMC's 2nm process.

Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold design has been revealed by the Mountain View-based tech giant. The smartphone is set to be launched in India and other global markets on August 12. The upcoming Pixel 11 series will be available for pre-order in India on the same day via Flipkart. The smartphone is shown to feature subtle design changes, primarily to the rear camera module. The Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold will retain the square-shaped rear camera plateau. However, the two visors, featuring the camera lenses, will be bigger than the foldable’s predecessor’s camera visors.

Moto G Max could launch in India next week. Price details and specifications of the Indian variant of Moto G Max have also been tipped. The handset was released in select global markets in June with a MediaTek Dimensity 6400 chipset and a 5,200mAh battery. The Indian variant is tipped to come with a Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 chipset. It could feature a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-600 main rear camera.

Oppo A7 Pro Max has been launched in China with the largest battery to ever feature in an Oppo A series handset. The handset sports a 6.78-inch Full-HD+ (1,272 x 2,772 pixels) AMOLED display that refreshes at up to 120Hz and offers up to 1,800 nits peak brightness, 330Hz touch sampling rate, and 1.07 billion colours. An octa-core Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 chipset from Qualcomm powers the Oppo A7 Pro Max, delivering a peak clock speed of up to 2.4GHz. It also features up to 12GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 onboard storage. The phone ships with an IP69K rating for dust and water resistance.

Apple has agreed to acquire Czech materials science company PlasmaSolve through a subsidiary, according to a notice published on the European Commission's website. The company develops plasma simulation software that helps manufacturers refine production processes and model advanced coatings. Its MatSight platform supports physical vapour deposition simulations used in manufacturing. Although Apple has not revealed its plans for the acquisition, the technology could help improve production techniques for future devices expected to feature new materials, finishes and industrial designs.

The Poco M8 Power was launched in India on Tuesday as the latest addition to the brand's M8 lineup, which already comprises the Poco M8 that was introduced earlier this year. The handset is equipped with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 chipset, paired with up to 8GB of RAM. It sports a 6.83-inch AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 50-megapixel dual rear camera system. The Poco M8 Power packs an 8,000mAh battery and ships with Android 16.

The launch of the iQOO Z11 in India is on the horizon, and the company has begun teasing the handset via its social media handles. While a launch date remains under wraps, iQOO has now revealed the upcoming handset's redesigned look and colour options. The Indian variant sports a noticeably different design compared to its Chinese counterpart. Among the notable elements is a new horizontal camera module and curved rear panel.

Oppo is reportedly evaluating two sensor options for the telephoto camera of the Find X10 Ultra. One prototype is tipped to include Samsung's ISOCELL GNB sensor, while the other is said to have the OmniVision OV51A. Both are said to be 1/1.95-inch sensors. The Oppo Find X10 Ultra is said to feature a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera.

At the Snapdragon Gaming Technology Awards earlier this week, OnePlus confirmed the launch of its upcoming flagship, the OnePlus 16, in China. The company also provided a glimpse of what the purported handset could offer in terms of new features. While a launch date remains under wraps, a recent leak has revealed its pricing, along with the configurations. The OnePlus 16 is tipped to arrive in four RAM and storage options.

The Redmi 17 5G has been rumoured to be in development for some time and is expected to hit the global markets soon. Ahead of its anticipated debut, a fresh leak has detailed the design, key specifications, and expected pricing of the global variant of the purported handset. According to a report, it could be powered by a Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 chipset. The Redmi 17 5G is expected to sport a 6.9-inch 120Hz LCD screen.

Fire-Boltt has confirmed that its first Boltt smartphone will launch in India on August 25 at 12pm IST through a Flipkart microsite. The teaser showcases the handset's front design and confirms that it will offer a clean software experience. Earlier leaks had suggested that the phone could debut as the Boltt Evo 4G and feature a Unisoc T7250 chipset, Android 16 and 4GB of RAM. Fire-Boltt has also confirmed plans to introduce Evo and Ace smartphone series in India.