Apple has reportedly increased its foldable iPhone display orders to up to 20 million units from Samsung Display, indicating strong demand ahead of its expected 2026 launch. The handset is likely to feature a 7.8-inch inner display, a 5.5-inch outer screen, and an iPad-like interface with multitasking support. It is expected to run on Apple’s 2nm A20 Pro chipset with a C2 modem. The foldable iPhone may also include dual rear and front cameras and could be marketed as the iPhone Ultra.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is expected to go official in September. A new leak suggests that Samsung is sticking with an unchanged main rear camera on the new phone. It could use the same 50-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL S5KGN3 main sensor and 8-megapixel OmniVision OV08A1 telephoto sensor as the Galaxy S25 FE. The phone could use either a 12-megapixel GalaxyCore GC12A2 or a 12-megapixel Sony IMX825 sensor as the ultrawide and front-facing cameras.

Tecno has unveiled its Next-Gen Bezelless Concept Phone before its official showcase at IFA 2026 in Berlin. The concept introduces a display with no visible black border between the screen and the frame, made possible by changes to the handset's internal construction and display packaging. The device continues to use a punch-hole front camera, while the company has yet to reveal additional hardware specifications. Tecno has also not confirmed if the technology will be commercialised in future smartphones.

Specifications and colourways of HMD Pulse 2, Pulse 2 Plus and Pulse 2 Pro smartphones have leaked. The HMD Pulse 2 Pro could come in Midnight Black, Glacier Green, and Twilight Purple colour options. The HMD Pulse 2 Plus is said to be offered in Apricot and Dark Blue colour variants, while the HMD Pulse 2 is said to be available in Black and Blue shades. They could run on a Unisoc T615 processor and include a 5,000mAh battery.

Poco C95 Pro 4G and Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G have moved a step closer to launch after securing NBTC certification in Thailand. The listings indicate that Xiaomi is preparing global versions of both smartphones, with the Poco model expected to debut as a rebadged Redmi 17 4G. The Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G is tipped to feature a smaller battery than its Chinese counterpart while adding an ultra-wide camera. India availability for the Poco model remains uncertain.

Following weeks of speculation, the launch date of the Redmi K100 series in China has finally been announced. The lineup, which is expected to arrive as the successor to the Redmi K90 series, was previously anticipated to debut at the ChinaJoy festival on July 31, but that did not happen. Instead, the Xiaomi sub-brand has taken the opportunity to explain how the series will be positioned, while also offering the first official look at the Redmi K100 Pro Max.

Google is all set to unveil its next-generation flagship lineup, ubiquitously known as the Pixel 11 series, at its Made by Google event next month. While the Mountain View-based tech giant has yet to reveal the models, fresh renders of the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold have surfaced. The purported foldable appears to retain the design of its predecessor, while also featuring Google's rumoured Pixel Glow RGB lighting around the rear camera module.

Vivo X500 Pro is tipped to feature a 6.37-inch flat LTPO display with more than 1.5K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. It could feature a BOE OLED panel featuring next-generation light-emitting material. The Vivo X500 Pro could run on a MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset. It is said to come with a metal frame and a circular rear camera module. It is likely to launch later this year with upgrades over the Vivo X300 Pro.

Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G will be launched in India on August 3, the smartphone maker announced on Friday. Apart from the launch date, the company has also revealed the pricing details, specifications, and features. The phone will go on sale in India via Flipkart and the Samsung India online store. It will be offered in Alpha Black and Aura Green colour options. Moreover, the handset will be offered in 6GB + 128GB, 8GB + 128GB, and 8GB + 256GB RAM and storage configurations. It will pack a 6,000mAh battery, too.

iQOO has started teasing the launch of a new smartphone in India, as the company has dropped a fresh cryptic post on X. The post contains three binary code strings, “01011010”, “00110001”, and “00110001”. When decrypted, the binary codes come out to be “Z”, “1”, and “1”, respectively. This confirms that the upcoming iQOO Z11 will be launched in India soon. However, the tech firm has yet to confirm other details about the phone, including its exact launch date, chipset, camera configuration, and battery, which are expected to be revealed in the coming days.

Vivo S2 will launch in India on August 6. It could come with a 6.83-inch curved AMOLED display and a MediaTek Dimensity 7360 chipset. The handset is teased in black and white colours with a glossy rear panel. It could carry a 7,050mAh battery with support for 44W fast charging.

OnePlus N6x has been launched as the latest addition to the smartphone maker's N series, joining the recently launched OnePlus N6. The smartphone is set to go on sale in the country on August 4 at 12 pm IST via Amazon and the OnePlus India online store. It is offered in Burgundy Red and Ice Blue colour options and will be available for purchase in 4GB + 64GB and 4GB + 128GB RAM and storage configuration. The handset carries a single 13-megapixel camera on the back. It also features a MediaTek chipset and a 7,000mAh battery.

Lava Virat V1 5G and Virat V1 first sale in India begins today. They were launched in the country last week with Unisoc chipsets and an IP64-rated build. They have 6.75-inch displays and an AI-backed 13-megapixel rear camera unit. They will be available for purcahse in the country through Flipkart and the Lava website. The Lava Virat V1 5G offers a 6,000mAh battery, while the 4G variant features a 5,000mAh battery.

Redmi Note 17 series is expected to launch in select global markets soon. The lineup might include the Redmi Note 17 4G, Note 17 5G, Note 17 Pro 5G, and Note 17 Pro Max 5G. Ahead of its debut, its full list of specifications and features has surfaced online. The standard model is said to sport a 6.99-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED display with 1,080 X 2,396 pixels resolution, up to 1,800 nits peak brightness, up to 120Hz refresh rate, and Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection. The Redmi Note 17 4G is said to be powered by a Snapdragon 6s Gen 2 chipset, while the 5G model could feature the same Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 SoC as its Chinese counterpart.

OnePlus 16 will be launched in the second half of this year, OnePlus China’s General Manager, Liu Baoyou, announced during the Snapdragon Gaming Technology Awards 2026 on Thursday. The company executive announced that the upcoming flagship OnePlus smartphone will be equipped with the “Wind Chaser Gaming Core”, “High Refresh Rate”, and “E-Sports Triple Chip”. The tech firm claims that this will allow the phone to deliver enhanced gaming performance. The OnePlus 16 is also confirmed to launch with a display that will deliver up to 165Hz refresh rate, which is the same as its predecessor. It will also offer up to 165 fps gaming on select titles.

Newly leaked renders show the Pixel 11 Pro models in four colours. The Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL are expected to arrive in Dune, Light Fog, Midnight Haze, and Pine colourways. While Google has yet to officially confirm these colour names, the shades have appeared in multiple leaks. They could come with Samsung M16 OLED panels, Google's Tensor G6 chipset and a MediaTek M90 modem.

The Nothing Phone 4a could soon become more expensive in India. A tipster claims that the mid-range smartphone from the UK-based brand is expected to be in line to receive a price hike across all RAM and onboard storage configurations beginning next month. The handset was launched in India in March alongside the Phone 4a Pro, equipped with a Snapdragon 7 series chip, a new Glyph Bar lighting system, and a 5,400mAh battery.

Rising memory prices and supply shortages have negatively affected the technology sector. This situation also hiked prices of products ranging from smartphones, tablets, smart glasses, gaming consoles and laptops to compact computing devices. Now, Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon reportedly said the company plans to expand its margins by increasing chip prices starting September 1.

A fresh leak has revealed the expected specifications and design of the Nokia 100 (2026) ahead of its official debut. The feature phone is tipped to include a VGA rear camera, a larger 1,020mAh battery, Bluetooth 4.2, FM radio and support for microSD cards up to 32GB. It is also said to run on the S30+ operating system, offer an IP54 rating, and arrive in Black, Cyan and Purple colour options with the Snake game pre-installed.

A new leak suggests Vivo is preparing an FE-branded smartphone for its upcoming S2 lineup instead of introducing a Pro model. The Vivo S2 FE is said to arrive after the standard Vivo S2 5G, while the company has already begun teasing the series in India. Earlier reports indicate the Vivo S2 5G could feature a MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo chipset, a 120Hz AMOLED screen, a 7,050mAh battery and dual rear cameras.

Oppo Find X10 series and Vivo X500 series are expected to launch this year as the flagship offerings from the respective brands. According to a tipster, both lineups could be launched in India around the upcoming Diwali festive season. The two smartphone makers are said to continue their recent strategy of launching two flagship models in the country instead of bringing their global lineups that are available in global markets.

Poco M8 Power will be launched in India with an octa-core Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 chipset from Qualcomm, the company confirmed on Thursday. The company claims that the handset managed to score more than 6,30,000 points on the AnTuTu benchmarking platform. Moreover, the Poco M8 Power is confirmed to feature 8GB of RAM, with support for virtual RAM expansion of up to 8GB. The smartphone will also be equipped with a vapour chamber cooling solution, featuring a 10,416 sq mm Graphite heat dissipation area for thermal management. The tech firm claims that the handset will provide a 48-month lag-free experience.

Redmi K100 series is expected to make its debut in China tomorrow (Friday). While the Xiaomi sub-brand has yet to officially reveal the name of the upcoming smartphones, it has already begun sharing teasers. Ahead of its anticipated debut, a new Redmi smartphone has been teased on social media, providing the first official glimpse of its design. Separately, a promotional image of the purported Redmi K100 Pro Max has also leaked, which shows its colour option and rear camera layout.

Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G will be launched in India soon, the South Korean smartphone maker has confirmed. A dedicated microsite for the upcoming handset is now live on Flipkart, confirming its availability in the country via the e-commerce platform. Moreover, the microsite teases the design of the phone, which appears in a green colourway. The Galaxy F70 Pro 5G is shown to feature a pill-shaped rear camera module, which will house a triple camera system. An LED flash will be placed next to the camera island.

iQOO Z11 Lite is now on sale in India, the company announced on Thursday. The company is offering an instant discount of flat Rs. 1,500 with Axis Bank and SBI credit cards. Moreover, customers can avail of up to three months of no-cost EMI options. The new handset is on sale in India via Amazon and the iQOO India online store. The iQOO Z11 Lite is offered in Midnight Blue and Solar Flame colour options. The phone sports a 6.74-inch HD+ (720 x 1,600 pixels) LCD touchscreen, offering up to 120Hz refresh rate, up to 1,200 nits peak brightness, and TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification. It is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 6300 5G chipset.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is expected to be launched soon, as evident by its sighting on various certification platforms lately. Although the South Korean tech conglomerate has yet to confirm its next-generation ‘Fan Edition' handset, its European pricing has now leaked. A report suggests that the purported model could be more expensive than its predecessor. The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is expected to be available in three storage variants, starting at 128GB.

Huawei Nova 16 SE is set to launch in China on August 5. The company has started accepting pre-reservations for the upcoming phone through its Vmall in China. It is teased to come in a Cherry Blossom Snow Sky colour option and a 256GB storage option. It is rumoured to feature a 6.84-inch LTPS display with a 1.5K refresh rate. It could run on a Kirin 8020 processor.

Oppo A7 Pro Max will be launched in China on August 4 at 2:30 pm local time (12:00 pm IST), the smartphone maker confirmed on Thursday. The tech firm has also revealed that the Oppo A7 Pro Max will go on sale in the country in three colour options, namely Dark Mountains (black), Riding the Waves (blue), and The Future is Bright (orange) (translated from Chinese). The handset will be offered in 8GB + 128GB, 12GB + 256GB, and 12GB + 512GB RAM and storage configurations. The smartphone is currently available for pre-order in the country via the Oppo China online store.

Vivo S2 5G is confirmed to launch in India soon as the company’s first S-series offering in nearly six years. In recent weeks, teaser images and key specifications of the upcoming handset have been leaked. Although its official launch date remains under wraps, the handset’s colourways and dimensions have now surfaced. In a separate leak, a tipster has also revealed the pricing and complete specifications of the upcoming Vivo S2 5G.

Poco M8 Power has surfaced in fresh hands-on photos and a video before its India launch on August 4. The leak offers a detailed look at the handset in three colour options and points to 45W wired charging with 22.5W reverse wired charging support. The smartphone is expected to launch as a rebadged Redmi Note 17 with a Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 chipset, a 7-inch AMOLED screen, a 50-megapixel main camera and an 8,000mAh battery.

The launch of the Redmi K100 Pro has been recently teased in China. While the company has yet to reveal any major details about the successor to the Redmi K90 Pro Max, it has now surfaced on a benchmarking site. The listing confirms the upcoming handset’s moniker as the Redmi K100 Pro, while also revealing some of its key specifications. It is listed with a Snapdragon 8 Ge 5 chipset. The Redmi K100 Pro is expected to ship with Android 16.

Google has once again teased its upcoming Pixel 11 series ahead of its launch at the Made by Google 2026 event. With roughly two weeks to go before the company's next hardware showcase, the Mountain View-based tech giant’s new promotional video provides a head-on look at the upcoming Pixel 11 Pro. The teaser continues Google's "Ask more of your phone" campaign and highlights several of its first-party apps, including Gemini, Gmail, Maps, Search, and Photos.

According to a new report, the Redmi Turbo 6 Max has surfaced in a leaked render that points to a redesigned appearance and updated hardware. The handset is said to feature a horizontal rear camera module, a 7-inch 2K display and a 10,000mAh battery. It is also tipped to use either the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s or Dimensity 9600s chipset. The report adds that the smartphone could make its debut during the first quarter of 2027.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has been spotted on the UL Demko certification database with the model numbers SM-S741W, SM-S741U1, SM-S741U, SM-S741B/DS, SM-S741B, and SM-S741N, according to a report. The listing reportedly reveals that the rumoured Galaxy S series smartphone will be launched with support for 45W wired fast charging, which is the same as its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE. This comes shortly after the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE was spotted on the BIS certification database with the model number SM-S741B/DS, suggesting that it could be launched in India soon. Apart from this, the handset has also previously visited the Geekbench benchmarking platform, hinting at its key specifications, features, and performance.

Honor X6e launched in Malaysia with MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra SoC. It runs on MagicOS 10 based on Android 16 and has a 6.61-inch (720x1,604 pixels) TFT LCD panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. It features a 50-megapixel primary rear camera. On the front, it features a 5-megapixel selfie camera. The Honor X6e carries a 7,500mAh battery with support for 45W wired fast charging.

Vivo S2 box price in India has surfaced online. The Vivo S2 will reportedly launch in India with a box price of Rs. 66,999 for the variant featuring 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. However, it is worth noting that the box prices in India are usually higher than the actual retail price of handsets. The leaker claims that the Vivo S2 could cost between Rs. 40,000 and Rs. 45,000. The purported hands-on image suggests that the Vivo S2 will be equipped with an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Turbo chipset, delivering a peak clock speed of 2.5GHz.

Oppo PYE110 has surfaced on China's TENAA certification site. The listing shows the phone with an octa-core chipset and a 6.57-inch display. The Oppo PYE110 is listed in two RAM options and three storage options. It is speculated to be an Oppo A-series device. It has a 50-megapixel rear camera unit and an 8-megapixel front-facing camera. The handset is also listed with an in-display fingerprint sensor for authentication.

Samsung recently announced that it will reduce the number of failed unlock attempts with the Android 17 update, as per a report citing the One UI 9 support page, which is now inaccessible. This will reportedly provide enhanced protection against brute force attacks, where a bad actor can use different tools to try multiple combinations to unlock a device. The report highlights that the intervals between failed attempts have also been increased. However, the device will not register duplicate passcodes as additional failed attempts. The limits will reportedly be enforced for specific time periods. For reference, five consecutive failed attempts could result in a 1-minute lockout, six failed attempts will have a five-minute lockout, seven will result in a 15-minute lockout, 8 attempts will increase the lockout to 30 minutes.

Samsung Electronics has formed a dedicated task force (TF) this month to begin construction of a general-purpose DRAM backend fabrication facility at the Hwaseong Campus Complex 1 (H1). The company is planning to increase the overall manufacturing capacity. With this move, Samsung is expecting to meet the rising demand from major technology companies, including Apple. Apple is said to be looking for alternative DRAM suppliers in China amid ongoing memory shortages.

A Redmi K100 series phone has reportedly been spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking platform with the model number M511CD. The smartphone was reportedly spotted with a flagship octa-core Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset from Qualcomm, which is built on a 3nm process. On top of this, the rumoured Redmi K100 series phone is said to feature six efficiency cores clocked at 3.63GHz and two performance cores, delivering a peak clock speed of 4.61GHz. The handset was spotted with 14.73GB of RAM, which could be marketed as 16GB of RAM. Additionally, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset will reportedly be paired with an Adreno 840 GPU.

Motorola appears to have expanded its Android 17 beta programme to the Motorola Edge 60 Pro for select members of its community forum in India. Users who have received the update have started sharing screenshots and details of the new features on Reddit and X. The update has a new Dynamic Island-style interface for Live Updates. It is also said to include Quick Settings tiles with resizable layouts. It has new battery and Wi-Fi icons. The update offers customisation options and a Moto AI assistant named Qira.

Realme C100i is expected to launch in India with two RAM and storage configurations and two colour options, according to a new leak. The report identifies the Indian model number as RMX5399, which differs from the global RMX5377 variant, although the specifications remain unconfirmed. If Realme retains the existing hardware, the handset could feature a 120Hz LCD panel, a Unisoc T7250 chipset and a 7,000mAh battery. Earlier leaks had suggested a different chipset and additional hardware details.

Apple has launched Apple Upgrade in the US as its new device leasing programme, the tech giant announced on Tuesday. The programme has been launched in collaboration with Klarna, the digital payments and short-term consumer credit provider. Apple Upgrade offers 12 months and 24 months leasing options for select iPhone and Apple Watch models, while providing 24 months and 36 months leasing options for select Mac and iPad models. Apple says that customers can earn 3 percent “Daily Cash back” when they make their lease payments with Apple Card.

Pixel 11 series price and battery details leaked online. As per the leak, the Pixel 11 will cost GBP 879 (roughly Rs. 1,12,000) for the 256GB storage model. The Pixel 11 Pro is said to cost GBP 1,079, while the Pixel 11 Pro XL is tipped to be priced at GBP 1,279. The Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro XL are said to feature 4,985mAh, 4,850mAh, and 5,115mAh batteries, respectively.

New certification listings have revealed additional details about Samsung's upcoming Galaxy A08 4G ahead of its expected launch. The handset has appeared on the FCC database with information about its battery, charging support, connectivity, and design, while separate Wi-Fi Alliance listings hint at Galaxy M08 4G and Galaxy F08 4G variants. The trio was previously spotted on the BIS website, indicating that an India launch may be approaching, although Samsung has not confirmed an official release schedule.

Huawei Nova 16 SE could launch soon with an Honor Power 2-inspired design. The upcoming handset is tipped to feature an LTPS OLED flat screen with 1.5K resolution. It could run on a Kirin 8020 chip. The Huawei Nova 16 SE is likely to come with a 50-megapixel primary rear camera with Red Maple imaging technology. It could include an 8,500mAh battery. Huawei Nova 16 SE is tipped to be priced around CNY 2,000 (roughly Rs. 28,000).

OnePlus N6x will go on sale in India on August 4 at 12 pm IST, the smartphone maker confirmed on Tuesday. The handset maker has also revealed that the OnePlus N6x will be equipped with a flat display, which will deliver a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. A phone will also ship with multiple AI photo editing tools, namely AI Portrait Glow, AI Eraser, and AI Unblur. The AI Portrait Glow is claimed to allow users to increase the brightness of subject faces in images that were clicked in dimly lit environments. On the other hand, the AI Eraser tool will let users remove unwanted elements from an image. Similarly, the AI Unblur functionality on the OnePlus N6x will increase the sharpness of blurred images.

Honor Robot Phone is confirmed to come with a triple rear camera system comprising a 200-megapixel primary 1/1.28-inch CMOS sensor, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera and a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto lens. The upcoming handset will feature the company's in-house Honor Yuguang H1 imaging chip. The company has partnered with ARRI for the new model. It is currently available for pre-reservations in China in two colour options and two RAM and storage options.

Oppo Reno 16 series x Baby Monster edition will be launched in India soon, the smartphone maker announced on Tuesday. The Oppo Reno 16 Series x Baby Monster Edition will ship with a themed retail box, which will include a smartphone, a themed protective case, cards with the pictures of the group members, and other accessories. Moreover, the microsites reveal that the specifications and features of the special edition will be identical to the standard edition. The company will also not make any design changes.

Vivo introduced a Fusion Red colourway of the Vivo T5x 5G in India on Tuesday. The handset was initially launched in the country in March in Cyber Green and Star Silver colour options. It is, however, only a cosmetic change, and it retains the specifications of the existing variants. The Vivo T5x 5G is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo chipset. It sports a 6.76-inch LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. The handset packs a 7,200mAh battery.

iOS 26.6 is currently available. Users with iPhone 11 and later can install the update. iPhone users can also manually check for it by heading to Settings > General > Software Update and selecting Update Now. The update includes bug fixes and security patches. It also optimises the Spotlight search index, getting it ready for iOS 27.