Apple is said to be planning to bring the tandem OLED display technology, first seen in the M4 iPad Pro, to future iPhone models. The display technology could potentially start with the 2028 lineup. Apple is said to be in discussions with LG and Samsung about producing tandem OLED displays.
Samsung’s Brazil website briefly mentioned the Galaxy A27. It is confirmed to be compatible with Samsung Wallet. This hints that the official launch may not be far off. The upcoming phone is said to feature a 6.7-Inch display and a triple rear camera unit featuring a 50-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultrawide rear camera and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. It could run on a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset.
Samsung is rumoured to be developing two book-style foldable smartphones as part of its 2026 lineup. Alongside the expected Galaxy Z Fold 8, the South Korean tech giant could also introduce a wider version of its foldable, ubiquitously known as the Galaxy Z Fold Wide. While Samsung has yet to confirm its 2026 foldable lineup, a pre-release version of One UI 9 is said to include visuals of the purported Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Wide Fold, providing an early glimpse at their design.
Honor Play 80 Plus has been launched in China as the newest member of the smartphone maker's budget Play 80 family. The handset is available for pre-order in China via the Honor online store. It is offered in Aquamarine, Floating Gold, and Inkstone Black (translated from Chinese) colour options. It sports a 6.61-inch (720 x 1,604 pixels) TFT LCD touchscreen, offering up to 120Hz of refresh rate, up to 1,010 nits peak brightness, and 16.7 million colours. A Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 chipset, delivering a peak clock speed of 2.3GHz, powers the new Honor Play 80 Plus.
Motorola Razr Fold will be launched in India in May, the tech firm confirmed on Tuesday. The handset will arrive in the country as the company’s first book-style foldable. While the company has yet to reveal the phone’s exact launch in India, it is confirmed to be unveiled in China on May 19. This comes soon after the foldable’s launch in the US, where it is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, which is built on a 3nm process. Globally, the handset also carries a triple rear camera system, led by a 50-megapixel main shooter.
Xiaomi’s Redmi 17 series has surfaced in a new report, revealing details about the upcoming Redmi 17 4G and related models. The phone has appeared on the FCC database with multiple RAM and storage options, along with standard connectivity features. It may use the Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 chipset and could also launch as a Poco M9 4G. The report also points to Redmi 17 5G and other models powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, targeting multiple global markets.
Vivo V70 Lite 4G is expected to be introduced soon as the fourth addition to the Vivo V70 series. The chinese tech brand is yet to confirm its launch date, but ahead of it, the handset has been spotted on the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website. The unannounced Vivo Y05e has also US FCC website. The listings reveal the names, model numbers and battery capacity of the phones.
Xiaomi, on Monday, announced that it has achieved a major milestone in India. As per the Chinese consumer tech giant, the company (inclusive of both Xiaomi and Redmi brands) had posted a record 212 percent year-on-year (YoY) performance in the mid-premum smartphone segment during the previous three months.
Samsung has unveiled a range of next-generation display technologies at Display Week 2026. The lineup includes a wide colour gamut OLED reaching 3,000 nits and covering 96 percent of BT.2020, a 500 PPI Sensor OLED Display with biometric tracking, and improved EL-QD panels with higher brightness. The company also showcased a stretchable micro-LED display designed for automotive use. These developments highlight advancements in brightness, colour accuracy, and new use cases across smartphones and vehicles.
Apple is in early talks with Intel, the US-based tech giant, to offer a chip manufacturing contract to the company for future Apple SoCs, according to a report citing people with knowledge of the matter. On top of this, executives of the Cupertino company have reportedly visited the new Samsung facility in Texas, which is currently under construction, and which could manufacture “advanced chips” for the Tim Cook-led firm. This is said to allow the company to shift its chip manufacturing to the US, reducing its dependence on Taiwan-based TSMC.
Ming-Chi Kuo offered details about OpenAI's first AI phone. The company is said to be fast-tracking its first AI agent phone, with mass production set to start as early as the first half of next year. It is said to run on a customised version of the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 chipset, manufactured using TSMC's N2P node. The chipset could feature an image signal processor (ISP) featuring an upgraded HDR pipeline.
Samsung has discontinued two of its LPDDR4 series memory chips as it shifts focus towards newer and faster alternatives. In recent weeks, reports emerged that the South Korean tech conglomerate could cease manufacturing of the LPDDR4 and LPDDR4x RAM by the end of 2026, potentially resulting in all Samsung phones moving entirely to the LPDDR5 lineup. The move comes at a time when global demand for high-performance memory is rising sharply, driven by AI workloads and data centre expansion.
iQOO Neo 10’s new colour variants are now available for purchase in India. Introduced last month, the Alpine White and Asphalt black colourways join the existing Inferno Red and Titanium Chrome finishes, which originally debuted in 2025. It is, however, just a cosmetic refresh, while the handset’s core specifications remain identical. The iQOO Neo 10 is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, coupled with up to 12GB of RAM. It packs a 7,000mAh battery.
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ will be launched in India soon with significant upgrades over the Edge 70 Pro model, a tipster claims. These upgrades will reportedly fill the “gaps” in the existing Edge 70 Pro, which was launched in India on April 22. The handset is said to boast a telephoto camera on the back, unlike the Motorola Edge 70 Pro, which features primary and ultrawide cameras. Moreover, the rumoured Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ will reportedly support wireless charging. The top-of-the-line model is said to feature 16GB of RAM. Additionally, it could be offered in three colour options, too.
Google’s upcoming Pixel 11 series has leaked in detail, revealing key hardware upgrades and design changes. The lineup, including Pixel 11, Pro, Pro XL, and Pro Fold, is expected to use a new 2nm Tensor G6 chip with updated CPU, GPU, and modem. Displays may get brighter, and new camera sensors could improve imaging performance. The Pro models may drop the temperature sensor in favour of an RGB LED system called Pixel Glow. However, the rumoured IR face unlock feature may not arrive this year.
iPhone 17 series took the first three spots in becoming the best-selling smartphones globally in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, according to the latest Counterpoint Research report. Leading the pack was the standard iPhone 17 model, commanding a 6 percent market share of all the handsets sold globally in the quarter. Following the standard model were the iPhone 17 Pro Max and the iPhone 17 Pro models, occupying second and third positions, respectively. Out of the top 10 best-selling smartphones globally, four handsets were from Apple.
Samsung and Huawei are said to be testing 200-megapixel main rear cameras with variable apertures. The Galaxy S27 Ultra, which is likely to launch early next year, will likely include this feature. Variable aperture offers improvements over the fixed apertures available in current Galaxy S series smartphones. Samsung implemented the variable aperture technology in the Galaxy S9 in 2018. Apple could also use this in its upcoming iPhone 18 Pro series.
The Xiaomi 17T and Xiaomi 17T Pro have been rumoured to be in development as the successor to last year’s 15T models. Both handsets have been subject to a number of leaks in the past few weeks. A recent report has revealed detailed images of the Xiaomi 17T and 17T Pro. The standard and the Pro model appear to differ in terms of dimensions, while their overall design and colourways could be identical.
The OnePlus Summer Sale has been announced in India. It brings a range of discounts across OnePlus-branded smartphones, tablets, and audio products. The sale will go live on May 8 at 12am IST. Customers will be able to avail of discounts, bank offers, and no-cost EMI options on products across OnePlus’ official website, Experience Stores, and Amazon, with tablets also available on Flipkart. The company says audio products will be sold across Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, Blinkit, and other retail channels.
Huawei Nova 15 series arrived in December last year, featuring the Nova 15 Ultra, Nova 15 Pro, and Nova 15 models. Now, it looks like the next generation of Huawei Nova 16 series smartphones is on the way. Huawei is yet to confirm this officially, but ahead of it, a new leak has suggested that the new lineup will include Nova 16, Nova 16 Pro, and Nova 16 Pro Max variants, skipping the Ultra variant. The leak also offers details about their possible colour options.
Itel Power 80 has been spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking platform with the model number P685L, according to a report. The handset has been listed on the benchmarking platform with an octa core Spreadtrum UMS9230E SoC, which is said to be the Unisoc T7250 chipset. The rumoured Itel Power 80 is shown to feature six efficiency cores clocked at 1.61GHz and two performance cores, delivering a peak clock speed of 1.82GHz. Moreover, it is expected to ship with Android 16 and 4GB of RAM.
Oppo Reno 16 Pro and Oppo Reno 16F spotted on multiple global certification platforms, including TDRA, NBTC, EEC, and TÜV Rheinland. These listings confirm model numbers, 5G connectivity and up to 80W fast charging. The Reno 16 Pro will launch in China later this month. It is expected to come with a 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPO OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It could run on a MediaTek Dimensity chipset and feature a 7,000mAh battery.
Lenovo Legion Y70 (2026) will be launched in China on May 19 with an octa core Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset from Qualcomm, which is built on a 3nm process, the company has confirmed. The gaming smartphone will also be equipped with a vapour chamber cooling solution to avoid overheating and throttling, featuring a 5,500 sq mm heat dissipation area, offering 12W liquid metal thermal conductivity and 10W “high thermal conductivity gel” (translated from Chinese). The upcoming handset is confirmed to be backed by an 8,000mAh “Star Ring” battery.
OnePlus Ace 7 has appeared in early leaks, suggesting major performance upgrades ahead of its expected Q4 2026 launch. According to a tipster, the phone could feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset along with a built-in active cooling system for better sustained performance. Another tipster also hints at an ultra-high refresh rate display, possibly approaching 240Hz. These upgrades indicate a strong focus on gaming and efficiency, building on the OnePlus Ace 6’s high-performance hardware and large battery setup.
Flipkart Summer Sale is slated to commence in India on May 9. However, the early bird deals are already live. During the sale event, customers will be able to avail an instant discount of up to 10 percent with SBI credit cards and EMI transactions. Additionally, the sale event will also give Flipkart Black and Plus members 24-hour early access to the deals. If you're looking to buy a new smartphone during the upcoming Flipkart Summer Sale, the company has teased that the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion, Motorola Edge 60 Pro, Oppo K14 5G, Oppo K14x 5G, and more phones will be listed at relatively low prices during the sale event.
iQOO 15T is tipped to come with a 6.82-inch display with 2K resolution and 144Hz refresh rate. It could feature a 200-megapixel Samsung HP5 sensor and a metal frame. It is likely to ship with a MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset. The battery capacity is said to be more than 8,000mAh. The battery could support 100W wired fast charging like the standard iQOO 15.
Apple is expected to employ an "aggressive pricing strategy" for its rumoured iPhone 18 Pro Max and iPhone 18 Pro models, according to a research note from market analyst Jeff Pu seen by 9to5Mac. This hints that the Cupertino-based tech giant could either keep the prices of the two smartphones unchanged from their predecessors or increase their prices marginally. The analyst also predicts that the market share of Android smartphones could decrease, as the difference between the prices of iPhone models and premium Android handsets will not be as stark.
Flipkart has rolled out a new summer sale in India, which begins on May 9. Subscribers will get early access to the deals 24 hours before the sale event commences. It brings discounts on a wide selection of electronics, including smartphones, wearables, laptops, home appliances, and more. While offers on products are slowly being revealed, the e-commerce giant has announced big offers on popular iPhone models. The iPhone 17 is available at its lowest price during the Flipkart sale.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8 are expected to be launched later this year. In recent weeks, the rumour mill has revealed several details about the book-style foldable, alongside a possible wider foldable model. A new leak, however, suggests that incremental upgrades could also be introduced with the Galaxy Z Flip 8. The South Korean tech conglomerate’s next-generation clamshell-style foldable may bring about slight changes in dimensions, along with a “crease-free” display.
Amazon Great Summer Sale will begin in India on May 8. Just ahead of the sale, Amazon has started teasing several deals. Smartphones from global brands like Samsung, Apple and Realme are set to receive significant price cuts during the sale. Shoppers can avail up to 10 percent instant discount on purchases made using HDFC credit cards and Easy EMI transactions during the sale.
Samsung India’s Senior Vice President and head of the company’s mobile business in India has resigned from his position after holding the role for more than four years. Pullan was associated with the South Korean tech conglomerate for nearly 18 years, starting as the Regional Head, West of the company’s mobile business in India. He joined Samsung in June 2008 and assumed the position of Senior Vice President and head of Samsung India’s mobile business in January 2022.
The Oppo Reno 16 series will launch in China later this month. The lineup will include Reno 16 and Reno 16 Pro models. They could come with MediaTek Dimensity chipsets and 200-megapixel rear camera sensors. They are currently available for reservations in China through the Oppo official store and other e-commerce websites. The standard Reno 16 could feature a 6.3-inch panel, while the Reno 16 Pro could feature a 6.78-inch display.
Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra will not feature the 10-megapixel telephoto camera, which offers up to 3x optical zoom, an f/2.4 aperture, PDAF, and optical image stabilisation (OIS), which was present on the previous generations of the Galaxy S Ultra series handsets, a tipster claims. However, whether the sensor will be replaced with an upgraded one or the handset will feature a triple rear camera system remains under wraps. This comes soon after a report highlighted that the Galaxy S27 Ultra will be powered by a custom Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset from Qualcomm.
Realme 16T is reportedly under development and is said to hit the market soon. But ahead of it, the handset has appeared on the Geekbench benchmarking site with Android 16 operating system, 8GB RAM and Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. It could run on a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset. For comparison, the Realme 15T has a MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max SoC under the hood. This chipset has a prime CPU core clocked at 2.50GHz.
OnePlus 15 will now retail in India at up to a Rs. 6,000 premium over its launch price, the company updated its website to confirm. Moreover, the tech firm has increased the starting price of the OnePlus 15R for the second time, seeing a price of Rs. 5,000. Similarly, reports suggest that other OEMs, including Redmi, Nothing, and Realme, have also increased the prices of their mid-range smartphones in the country. The price hikes come as the component shortage has led to a cost increase of RAM and memory chips.
Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro was launched last year with a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset and a 6,000mAh battery. Now, Xiaomi appears to be working on the Xiaomi Civi 6 Pro model. It could launch alongside the vanilla Xiaomi Civi 6. Both phones are tipped to feature 1.5K resolution displays and MediaTek Dimensity chipsets. They could feature 50-megapixel rear camera units.
Samsung Electronics reported consolidated revenue of KRW 133.9 trillion for the first quarter ending March 31, 2026, marking a 43 percent increase compared to the previous quarter. The South Korean brand has posted record operating profit, and its MX and Networks Businesses posted KRW 38.1 trillion in consolidated revenue. However, earnings from the foundry business declined in the same period. The company expects the memory crunch to become even more severe in the coming months.
Netflix on Thursday announced a new update to its mobile app, introducing new features and design changes for small screens. The update brings a new Clips feature, which is claimed to help users catch glimpses of movies and shows before they start watching them, giving them an idea of what they are getting into. The latest update is currently being rolled out in India, the US, the UK, Australia, Canada, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippines, and South Africa. However, the tech firm plans to release its latest update to the rest of the world in the coming months.
iQOO Z11 could launch in the global market soon. Ahead of the formal announcement, the handset was spotted on the Geekbench database with a Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset. The China variant of iQOO Z11 has a MediaTek Dimensity 8500 chipset under the hood. The listings also suggest that the iQOO Z11 might run on Android 16 with 12GB RAM. It was launched in China last month with a 6.83-inch AMOLED display and a 9,020mAh battery with 90W fast charging support.
Vivo X Fold 6 has surfaced in leaks suggesting upgrades across display, performance, and battery. The foldable is tipped to feature an 8.02-inch 2K inner screen, a 6.51-inch outer display, and a MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset. It may include a triple rear camera setup led by a 200-megapixel sensor, along with dual 20-megapixel front cameras. The handset is also expected to pack a battery close to 7,000mAh, support wireless charging, and offer water resistance, with a possible China launch in June.
Moto G47 has been launched globally as the company’s latest addition to its mid-range G lineup. The handset is set to go on sale in select global markets via the company’s website in Pantone Fuchsia Red, Pantone Impenetrable, and Pantone Nautical Blue colour options. The new Moto G series smartphone is powered by a 6nm octa core MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, delivering a peak clock speed of 2.4GHz. The handset also features an ARM Mali-G57 MC2 GPU, 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM, and 128GB of storage. The Moto G47 carries a triple rear camera unit, with a 108-megapixel primary shooter, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-in-1 light sensor.
Moto G37 and Moto G37 Power launched with MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipsets. They come with a 6.67-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate and have 50-megapixel rear camera units. The Moto G37 Power has a 7,000mAh battery, and the Moto G37 has a 5,200mAh battery with support for 20W fast wired charging. The duo offers an IP64 rating for dust and water resistance and MIL-STD-810H certification.
Motorola Razr 2026 series has been launched globally by the tech firm as its latest clamshell foldable lineup. The series includes three models, dubbed Motorola Razr Ultra 2026, Razr+ 2026, and Razr 2026. All three models will be available for pre-order in the US via the company’s online store and authorised retail outlets starting May 14. The Motorola Razr 2026 is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7450X chipset, paired with a 4,800mAh battery. Meanwhile, the Razr Ultra 2026 and Razr+ 2026 are equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite and Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipsets, respectively.
Motorola has launched the Moto G87 with a 200-megapixel main camera, a 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED display, and IP66, IP68, and IP69 durability ratings. Priced at GBP 349.99 (roughly Rs. 45,000) for the 8GB + 256GB variant, the phone is listed but not yet on sale. It runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 6400 chipset with Android 16 and packs a 5,200mAh battery with 30W charging, along with stereo speakers, AI tools, and enhanced camera features.
iQOO Neo 10 is now available in new Alpine White and Asphalt Black colour options in India. The new variant costs Rs. 37,999 for the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant. The new colour options will sit alongside the Inferno Red and Titanium Chrome colour options that have already been available in India since the phone's launch in India in May last year. Key specifications of the phone include a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, up to 12GB RAM, a 7,000mAh battery and a 50-megapixel dual rear camera unit.
Xiaomi has announced the Android 17 Developer Preview Programme for four Xiaomi smartphones in select global markets. The list of devices now eligible to receive future Android 17 beta updates includes the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition, Xiaomi 17, and Xiaomi 15T Pro. Devices enrolled in the programme can download the beta version of the upcoming Android 17 version, allowing users to experience the OS and provide feedback before it is released to a wider user base. This comes after Motorola and Google announced the Android 17 beta programmes for their handsets.
Motorola launched a new Brilliant Collection featuring the Motorola Signature and Moto Buds 2 Plus. They are unveiled in a new Pantone Violet Indigo finish and will go on sale in select regions in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia-Pacific in the coming weeks. The Swarovski Crystals are placed in a 3D-quilted pattern in the devices. The handset has 20 hand-placed Swarovski Crystals on the rear, while the audio device has 12 Swarovski crystals on each earbud. The case has 41 hand-placed Swarovski Crystals surrounding the logo.
Apple could be reconsidering one of its most popular iPhone features, MagSafe, which has become a staple on modern handsets. According to a tipster, there is an internal debate within the Cupertino-based tech giant about whether it should continue to be a standard feature on future models. Given how widely MagSafe has been adopted across accessories and third-party ecosystems, the move, if it comes to fruition, could mark a significant shift in Apple’s hardware strategy.
Oppo Find X10 is expected to go official later this year. A new leak states that the phone is undergoing testing with a 200-megapixel main rear camera with a 1/1.4-inch sensor. Oppo could pack either a 200-megapixel periscope camera with a 1/1.56-inch sensor, or a 64-megapixel periscope camera with a 1/2-inch sensor in this upcoming phone. Another leak claims that the phone will have a flat display with a 165Hz refresh rate. It is expected to ship with a MediaTek Dimensity 9600 chipset.
Qualcomm said on Wednesday that its third quarter results will be lower than expected, but CEO Cristiano Amon gave a positive view about a recovery in smartphone sales and growth in data centres, pushing shares up 15 percent after hours. The company has faced uncertainty as rising memory chip prices increased device costs, leading customers to cut spending on phones and PCs.
Apple is said to be heading into one of its most challenging supply chain phases. According to a report, global memory shortage threatens to increase the cost of future iPhones significantly. The primary culprit is likely to be the memory component, which, historically, accounted for a relatively small portion of smartphone manufacturing costs. However, it may reportedly account for nearly 45 percent of an iPhone’s total value by 2027, as demand for AI data centres continues to rise.
