Apple had originally planned to make the upcoming iPhone 17 Air its first portless phone with wireless charging support and cloud data syncing. The brand, however, reportedly backed off the idea considering potential concerns from European Union regulators. A new report suggests that dropping the USB Type-C port for a completely portless phone would in fact be legal.
Vivo X500 Pro Max is tipped to come with a 6.85-inch LIPO flat BOE display with narrow bezels. The display is said to offer a 144Hz refresh rate and 2K resolution. The handset is said to be in the testing phase in China. It could come with a 50-megapixel primary camera with a Sony LYT-838 1/1.28-inch sensor. It could run on a MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro SoC.
Android phones are now capable of detecting fake calls to alert users even before they pick up a call, Google announced on Tuesday. The Mountain View-based tech giant, in a blog post, said that the new fake call detection functionality is now rolling out globally for devices running Android 12 and newer versions. The new security feature, which will act as an additional layer of protection against bad actors, is claimed to curb the problem of AI-based voice cloning scams, call spoofing attacks, and impersonation fraud.
Samsung is planning to launch the Samsung Galaxy A27, and the last several weeks have been full of rumours. Now the phone has passed through the US FCC and should be ready to launch soon. The FCC listing shows the Samsung Galaxy A27 with the model numbers SM-A276B and SM-A276U. The Galaxy A27 is expected to come with a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset and a 6.7-Inch display. It could pack a triple rear camera unit including a 50-megapixel main sensor.
A tipster has dropped new details on the Xiaomi 18 series launch timeline and specifications. The lineup is said to go official in September. The vanilla Xiaomi 18 is tipped to feature a 6.4-inch display with 2K resolution. The Pro models are said to come with silicon battery units and dual 200-megapixel cameras.
Realme P4R 5G will be launched in India on June 10, the smartphone maker announced on Wednesday. The new Realme phone will go on sale in India via Flipkart in three colour options, namely Lavender Glare, Silver Glare, and Titanium Glare. Along with this, the smartphone maker has revealed various specifications and features of the upcoming handset. The Realme P4R 5G is confirmed to be powered by an octa core MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, paired with an 8,000mAh battery. The handset will support 45W wired fast charging.
Lava Bold N2 5G was launched in India with a 6,000mAh battery unit. It has a 6.75-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate and an IP64-rated dust and water-resistant build. The Lava Bold N2 5G runs on an octa-core Unisoc T8200 processor paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. It has a 13-megapixel dual rear camera unit and a 6,000mAh battery. It is released in two colour options.
Motorola Edge 2026 launched in the US and Canada. It comes with a 6.3-inch AMOLED display and runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7450 SoC. It has a triple rear camera setup, led by a 50-megapixel main sensor. The phone carries a 5,000mAh battery with both wired and wireless charging support. It has IP68 + IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance.
Honor X7e has been launched in select global markets. The new smartphone packs a 7,500mAh battery with support for 45W wired fast charging. The handset is powered by an octa core MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra chipset, paired with an ARM Mali G52 MC2 GPU. The new dual SIM smartphone ships with Honor’s Android 16-based MagicOS 10. It sports a 6.61-inch HD+ TFT LCD screen, offering up to 120Hz of refresh rate and up to 1,010 nits peak brightness. The Honor X7e will go on sale globally via the Honor online store in Midnight Black and Sunrise Orange colour options.
Redmi Turbo 5 will be launched in India on June 16, a leaked promotional poster suggests. The leaked promotional poster also shows the Redmi Turbo 5 in a white colour option, which could be offered in addition to the already confirmed black shade. Contrary to the latest leak, a report recently highlighted that the smartphone will be unveiled in the country on June 18. This comes weeks after the company began teasing the launch of the Redmi Turbo 5 in India. A dedicated microsite for the handset was recently made live on Amazon, confirming its availability in the country via the e-commerce platform.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra reportedly surfaced on the Bluetooth SIG website with model number SM-F976. The listing confirms the model number and moniker of the phone. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is tipped to offer a 5,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging support. The overall dimensions, display sizes, and general design of the new foldable are said to remain identical to the Galaxy Z Fold 7. The new phone is said to measure 4.1mm thick in the unfolded state and could weigh 215g.
The design of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra has leaked again through dummies. The renders offer a side-by-side look at the upcoming foldables. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 has a dual camera unit, while the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra boasts a triple camera setup. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is shorter and wider and looks more like a tablet in the fully opened state. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra appears to retain the tall shape of the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
Vivo Y500 surfaced on the Bluetooth SIG database with model numbers V2627, V2634, and V2635. This suggests that Vivo is gearing up to launch the phone in markets outside China. The Vivo Y500 was launched in China last year with a 6.77-inch full HD+ (2,392 x 1,080 pixels) AMOLED screen and a 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 7300 SoC. It packs up to 12GB LPDDR4X RAM and up to 512GB UFS 3.1 onboard storage.
Apple released the iOS 26.5.1 update for iPhone on Tuesday. It arrives roughly three weeks after the rollout of iOS 26.5, which introduced support for RCS end-to-end encryption, and is reportedly limited to the iPhone Air and the entire iPhone 17 lineup. As per the Cupertino-based tech giant, the latest release addresses a charging-related issue that affected a small number of iPhone 17 and iPhone Air users in recent months.
Apple has shared a poster for the WWDC 2026, which shows a glowing Apple logo with a white beam of light moving inwards. The teaser was posted with the tagline “All systems glow for a great WWDC 26 next week.” Separately, a new wallpaper with the tagline, “Glow all out,” is now available on Apple’s website for Mac, iPhone, and iPad models. The new wallpaper has the same aesthetics and colour scheme as the promo shared by the company executive, which shows a glowing Apple logo. However, it only displays the top half of the company branding. Lastly, the tech giant has created a new Apple Music playlist, titled “WWDC26 Hello”.
Xiaomi announced the availability of AirDrop support over Quick Share for Xiaomi 17T Pro. The company posted a video on X, and it demonstrates AirDrop file transfers on the Xiaomi 17T Pro with an iPhone model. The company has yet to reveal when the feature will be rolled out to other Xiaomi smartphones. It is expected to gradually reach more smartphones running on HyperOS 3.
Apple may launch the iPhone 18 Pro with different battery capacities depending on the market, according to a new leak. Physical SIM variants could feature a 4,056mAh battery, while eSIM-only models may get a larger 4,288mAh cell. The phone is also expected to feature Apple's 2nm A20 Pro chip and a variable-aperture 48-megapixel main camera. The upgrades could raise production costs, although Apple may absorb some of the increase instead of raising prices.
Apple’s first-ever foldable iPhone is expected to launch later this year alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup. While the company has yet to confirm the purported handset, the rumour mill, in recent weeks, has suggested that it could debut as the iPhone Ultra. A tipster has now shared details about a possible colourway of the wide-foldable. Meanwhile, another tipster claims the iPhone Ultra could feature a vapour chamber system for upgraded thermal management.
Huawei Nova 16 Pro and Huawei Nova 16 Ultra launched in China with Kirin 9010S chipset and 6.84-inch OLED LTPO displays with up to a 120Hz refresh rate. The Huawei Nova 16 Pro has an IP65-rated build for dust and water resistance, while the Nova 16 Ultra has an IP68+IP69-rated build. Both phones feature a 7,000mAh battery and a quad rear camera unit headlined by a 200-megapixel main rear camera.
Huawei Nova 16 series has been launched in China as the latest addition to the company's Nova lineup. The Huawei Nova 16 and Nova 16z are currently available for purchase in the country in Iridescent Mother of Pearl, Sky White, and Starry Black (translated from Chinese) colour options. However, the Nova 16 model is also available in a Sky Blue colourway. The standard model sports a 6.68-inch Full-HD+ OLED display, with up to 120Hz of refresh rate, 2,160Hz PWM dimming, and 300Hz touch sampling rate. It is powered by a Kirin 9010S chipset, along with 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of onboard storage.
Itel has launched its Aqua feature phone in India at Rs. 1,799. The handset features an IP67-rated design for dust and water resistance, AI Environmental Noise Cancellation, a 2.4-inch display and a 1,200mAh battery with USB Type-C charging support. It also offers Bluetooth connectivity, wireless FM radio recording, support for 10 Indian languages and up to 32GB of expandable storage. The feature phone is available in Blue, Red and Black colour options through retail stores across the country.
Vivo X Fold 6 is tipped to launch in China by the end of June 2026. It is tipped to come with a large battery compared to its predecessor. The Vivo X Fold 6 could run on a MediaTek Dimensity 9500 SoC and feature a 200-megapixel rear camera sensor. The Vivo X Fold 6 is said to feature a slim and lightweight body. It is likely to be available in a white colour option.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, the first wide-folding smartphone from the South Korean tech giant, has been spotted in a leaked real-life image, hinting at the design of the phone. The rumoured Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 appears to be covered with a camouflage skin to hide the design of the smartphone before it is officially unveiled. However, the image does show the foldable with a dual rear camera system, housed inside a pill-shaped camera module. Under the rear camera setup, an LED flash also appears.
Apple has reportedly begun development of iOS 28, iPadOS 28 and macOS 28, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The updates are internally codenamed Bell for iOS and iPadOS and Poppy for macOS, while employees reportedly refer to the broader project as Boppy. Apple is said to be working on individual features and enhancements, with development still at an early stage. Gurman claims the 2027 software generation could deliver more significant changes than iOS 27 and may debut alongside the rumoured 20th anniversary iPhone.
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ will be launched in India with the same chipset as the Edge 70 Pro, the company revealed on Friday. The handset will be powered by an octa core MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme chipset, which is claimed to have scored more than 24,00,000 points on the AnTuTu benchmarking platform. The upcoming Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ will also be equipped with a 6,500mAh battery, which is claimed to provide more than two days of battery life. On top of this, the handset is now confirmed to sport a 6.8-inch 1.5K Extreme AMOLED display, offering up to 5,200 nits peak brightness.
Vivo S60 has been launched in China, the smartphone maker announced on Friday. The handset was unveiled during the tech firm’s May 2026 event, which also witnessed the launch of the Vivo TWS 5e. The handset is powered by an octa core Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset from Qualcomm. The phone will go on sale in China via the company’s online store in Early Summer Green, Midsummer Night's Dream, and Sea of Stars (translated from Chinese) colourways. It packs a 7,200mAh battery with support for 90W wired fast charging.
Honor Win Turbo launched in China with a 10,000mAh battery. It has a 6.79-inch display and runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Racing Edition chipset coupled with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of onboard storage. The Honor Win Turbo features a dual rear camera unit, led by a 50-megapixel primary sensor. It is offered in three colour options.
Vivo T5 has been launched in select global markets as the latest addition to the company’s lineup. The new handset is currently available for purchase via the Vivo Mexico online store. The smartphone is offered in two colour options, dubbed Black and Golden (translated from Spanish). It is on sale in the country in a single 8GB + 256GB RAM and storage configuration. The Vivo T5 is powered by an octa core Snapdragon 6s Gen 2 chipset from Qualcomm, paired with a 7,200mAh battery. The phone supports 44W wired fast charging via a USB Type-C port.
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has been spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking platform. The smartphone appears with an octa core MediaTek MT6899 chipset, which is said to be the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 SoC. Hence, the upcoming smartphone could be equipped with a slightly different SoC than the Motorola Edge 70 Pro, which is powered by an octa core MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme. However, the company has yet to confirm these details. On top of this, the listing reveals that the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ will ship with at least 12GB of RAM and Android 16. The phone is set to launch in India on June 4.
With WWDC 2026 on the horizon, leaks about Apple’s upcoming software for iPhone, iPad, and Mac are surfacing at a rapid pace. A report has now provided a detailed first look at the Cupertino-based tech giant’s revamped Siri assistant in iOS 27. The illustrations reveal a redesigned Siri experience that resembles modern AI chatbots such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude. The update is expected to introduce a dedicated Siri app, conversational chat history, personalised AI assistance, and a new "Search or Ask" interface integrated with the Dynamic Island.
The Xiaomi 17T series was launched in the global markets on Thursday. The lineup, which succeeds the Xiaomi 15T series, comprises two models — Xiaomi 17T and Xiaomi 17T Pro. Both handsets are equipped with Leica-tuned triple rear camera systems. The MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra SoC powers the former, while the latter gets the Dimensity 9500 chip. The Xiaomi 17T models sport 1.5K AMOLED screens and run on Android 16-based HyperOS 3.
Amidst all the uncertainty surrounding OnePlus in recent months, the rumour mill continues to churn out information regarding its upcoming handsets. The OnePlus 16, which is expected to arrive as the brand’s next-generation flagship, has surfaced in a fresh leak. According to a tipster, the purported handset is currently being tested with a high-refresh-rate display, ultra-slim bezels, and a new 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera. It is also tipped to feature a dedicated AI button.
Xiaomi 17T will be powered by an octa core MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra chipset, the company revealed on Wednesday. The smartphone is also confirmed to pack a 6,500mAh silicon carbon battery, offering support for 67W wired fast charging via a USB Type-C port. Its display is claimed to ship with TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light, Flicker Free, Circadian Friendly, and Intelligent Eye Care certifications. The handset will also sport a hole punch display cutout for the front-facing camera.
Honor Magic 9 series is likely to go official later this year. Ahead of the formal announcement, a Chinese tipster has suggested the key specifications of the phone. It is said to come with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and an 8,000mAh battery. The Honor Magic 9 is said to feature a 64-megapixel periscope sensor, 3D ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, and an IP68 + IP69-rated build.
Lava Bold N2 5G will be launched in India on June 3 at 12 pm IST, the Noida-based smartphone maker announced on Wednesday. Additionally, a microsite for the upcoming handset is now live on Amazon, confirming the handset’s availability in the country via the e-commerce platform. The Lava Bold N2 5G will be offered in at least a blue colourway. Moreover, the phone is teased to sport a flat rear panel, with a square-shaped rear camera module placed in the top-left corner. Moreover, the 5G branding also appears on the panel.
Apple is said to be working on an Android-inspired solution. The company is reportedly preparing a new security feature that can automatically lock the iPhone when it detects that it has been snatched from the user's hand. It's unclear when this feature will be rolled out to iPhone users. It will function based on several signals, like the iPhone's accelerometer, to identify fraud.
Redmi Note 17 series is said to be in the works. While Redmi remains tight-lipped about the existence of a new series, the Redmi Note 17R reportedly received certification from the CMIIT site. It is likely to arrive as an entry-level smartphone with upgrades over the Redmi Note 13R and Redmi Note 12R.
Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro will be equipped with a 50-megapixel All Lenses on Prism (ALoP) camera on the back, a report claims. The lens is said to ship with up to 3.5x optical zoom capabilities. On the other hand, the rumoured Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra will reportedly boast a 50-megapixel telephoto camera, which is expected to deliver up to 5x optical zoom. According to the report, this suggests that the Galaxy S27 Pro will likely offer a better camera experience than the flagship Galaxy S27 Ultra, considering that the phones are expected to feature the same primary and ultrawide cameras.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is rumoured to launch soon as the latest addition to the Galaxy S26 lineup. In recent weeks, the purported handset has been spotted on various certification sites, effectively confirming its existence. According to a report, it may have surfaced online via renders bundled with third-party protective cases. The leak reportedly provides an early look at its possible design. The Galaxy S26 FE can be seen with flat display, slim bezels, and a triple rear camera setup.
Xiaomi 17T Pro will be powered by an octa core MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset, which is built on a 3nm process, the smartphone maker announced on Tuesday. Apart from this, the tech firm has also revealed that the smartphone will be backed by a 7,000mAh silicon carbon battery. The handset is claimed to provide up to 9.5 hours of continuous video recording on a single charge. The Xiaomi 17T Pro will be the first phone in the lineup to feature a MediaTek chipset, as other Xiaomi 17 series phones are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC.
Oppo Find X10 is expected to be months away from launch, but a new leak reveals the possible specifications of the phone. It is said to feature a 6.59-inch 1.5K LTPO display with up to 165Hz refresh rate. The upcoming phone is said to come with an 8,000mAh battery, marking an upgrade over the Oppo Find X9, which has a 7,025mAh cell.
A new leak suggests that the iQOO 16 could launch with an 8,500mAh battery and Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset. The handset is also tipped to feature a 2K flat display built on a new custom substrate and support an ultra-high refresh rate. Previous reports indicate that the phone may use an upgraded cooling system, an in-house performance chip, and a periscope telephoto camera. The iQOO 16 has reportedly appeared on the IMEI database and could launch in India following its China debut.
Lava Shark 2 5G has been launched in India, the Noida-based smartphone maker announced on Tuesday. The new handset will go on sale in the country on June 10. It is offered in two colour options, namely Arya Blue and Sonar Gold, and a single 4GB + 64GB RAM and storage configuration. The Lava Shark 2 5G is a dual SIM smartphone that runs on vanilla Android 16. It is equipped with a 6.75-inch HD+ LCD touchscreen, delivering up to 120Hz of refresh rate. The Lava Shark 2 5G is powered by an octa core Unisoc T8200 chipset.
Samsung Galaxy A27 renders have surfaced online, revealing the design of the rumoured smartphone. Additionally, the full list of the specifications and features of the handset has been leaked. The phone is shown to sport a pill-shaped rear camera module, featuring three camera lenses, along with an LED flash. On the front, it is expected to feature a hole-punch display cutout, which might house the selfie camera. The Samsung branding appears at the bottom of the flat rear panel. The Galaxy A27 could be offered in Black, Blue, and Light Pink colour options.
A new leak has revealed key details about a Vivo X500 Pro series smartphone, which could launch as the Vivo X500 Pro or Vivo X500 Pro Mini. The handset is said to feature a 50-megapixel main camera with a 1/1.28-inch LOFIC sensor, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and a 64-megapixel periscope telephoto camera using Sony's IMX06H sensor. It may also use a 2nm MediaTek Dimensity 9600 series chipset. Previous reports suggest a 6.37-inch LTPO display and a battery exceeding 7,000mAh.
Infinix Hot 70 has been launched in select global markets. It runs on a MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate chipset and has a 6,000mAh battery. The Infinix Hot 70 is released in Dive Blue, Green Texture, Night Pulse, Thermo Orange, Quiet Violet, and Silver Dancer colours. It is offered in 4GB, 6GB and 8GB RAM options alongside 128GB and 256GB storage configurations. It has an IP65-rated build for dust and water resistance.
Redmi Turbo 5 will be launched in India on June 18, according to a report. The new smartphone is said to launch in the country along with the new Redmi 17 5G. This comes shortly after the tech firm began teasing the launch of the Redmi Turbo 5 in India. However, the exact launch for the remain under wraps. In terms of specifications and features, the handset is said to be similar to its Chinese counterpart. The Redmi Turbo 5 is expected to sport a 6.59-inch (1,268×2,756 pixels) AMOLED display, offering up to 120Hz of refresh rate.
Oppo started the sale of Oppo Find X9 Ultra and Find X9s in India. Both models are currently available for purchase in the country via the Oppo India website, retail partners, Amazon and Flipkart. The Ultra model runs on a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, while the Find X9s has a MediaTek Dimensity 9500s chipset under the hood. They have Hasselblad-powered cameras and run on ColorOS 16.
Honor 600e has been launched in select global markets as the latest addition to the Chinese smartphone maker’s N-series. The company unveiled the handset silently after the Honor 600 and Honor 600 Pro were launched in China. The new Honor 600e is currently available for purchase in Peru via the Honor online store. The handset is offered in three colour options, dubbed Desert Gold, Velvet Gray, and Vital Green. The phone is powered by an octa core MediaTek 7100 chipset, paired with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of onboard storage.
Realme P4s 5G will be launched in India in June, a tipster claims. The smartphone was reportedly spotted with the model number RMX5125. The leaker has also shared the RAM and storage configurations of the rumoured handset, along with its colour options. The phone is expected to arrive in the country in two colour options, dubbed Brown and Green. Moreover, the purported Realme P4s 5G will reportedly be available for purchase in India in four RAM and storage configurations, with the top-of-the-line model featuring 12GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage.
Honor 600 series launched in the Chinese market with three models. The Honor 600 Pro runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Elite chip, while the Honor 600 Vitality Edition and Honor 600 Super Edition have a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset under the hood. The Honor 600 Super Edition has an 8,600mAh battery. The trio offers MagicOS 10 based on Android 16 and features a 6.57-inch AMOLED display. They have 50-megapixel front-facing cameras.
