Apple is all set to host its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June, the Cupertino tech giant announced on Tuesday. The five-day affair will begin with a special event keynote on June 9, and it will spotlight the latest advancements in Apple software. The event will end on June 13 and will be accessible to all Apple developers with no associated costs.
Apple's latest software betas give developers new ways to connect their apps with Siri AI through App Intents and custom skills. The redesigned Health app adds Insights and Longevity sections, along with a Health Age estimate and movement assessments. Separately, Bloomberg reports that Apple is testing Siri Recap and Live Rewind for newer Apple Watch models. The report also points to a December launch of some Apple Intelligence features in China, including notification summaries, Genmoji and writing tools.
Following its launch in China and global markets, the Vivo X500 series appears to be inching closer to its India launch. Although the company has yet to announce a launch date, pre-bookings for the handsets are said to have already begun at select offline retail stores. The lineup is expected to include the Vivo X500 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max, both of which have surfaced in earlier reports concerning their India availability and pricing.
Motorola’s One series of smartphones could be making a return after the brand launched its last One Ace handset in 2021. The Motorola One Fusion+ was the last One-branded handset to be released in India. Now, a new device tagged as the Motorola One has surfaced on a certification website and benchmarking platform Geekbench.
Oppo announced that ColorOS 17, based on Android 17, is now avalable for the Oppo F35 Pro. The handset was launched in India last month with ColorOS 16.5, which is based on Android 16. The latest software version brings several improvements and new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered features. It claims to improve app launch stability by up to 55 percent.
Samsung Galaxy A38 will be equipped with a notably larger battery than its predecessor, according to a report. The handset is said to pack a battery with a rated capacity of 5,882mAh, which could be marketed by the smartphone maker as the typical capacity of 6,000mAh. If this is true, it would be a notable upgrade over the Galaxy A37, which features a 5,000mAh battery. On top of this, the report highlights that the higher-end Samsung Galaxy A58 is also expected to boast a 6,000mAh cell. Further, the Samsung Galaxy A58 is expected to see a price hike, too. It is expected to be launched in March or April 2027 at a starting price of EUR 500 (roughly Rs. 53,000). In India, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is currently listed on the Samsung online store at a starting price of Rs. 46,999 for the base 8GB + 128GB RAM and storage configuration.
Samsung has been introducing gradual changes to its Galaxy Z Fold models year after year. 2027 is expected to be no different. The Galaxy Z Fold 9 will get similar cameras as the outgoing model, but the Galaxy Z Fold 9 Ultra will get a main camera upgrade according to a new leak.
Vivo X300 Pro, X300 and X300 FE are receiving the OriginOS 7 update. The Android 17-based update is currently rolling out to select users through Vivo's trial programme. OriginOS 7 brings AI features. It offers a Fluid Motion feature for animations and transitions. The update has a refreshed Origin Design. It also boasts Dynamic Translucent Material and adds Jovi AI to Vivo devices.
The Oppo Find X10 Ultra has been the subject of the rumour mill for quite a while now. But it's only recently that leaks have begun surfacing rapidly, and this is perhaps due to the Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max debuting in global markets. A tipster has now shed light on the key specifications of the Ultra model. The purported handset could use MediaTek's next-generation Dimensity processor. It is also said to feature a high-resolution display, an advanced periscope camera system, and a large battery.
Xiaomi has started rolling out the stable HyperOS 4 update to compatible handsets and tablets, the smartphone maker announced on Wednesday. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra will be among the first devices to receive the latest HyperOS version, along with other Xiaomi 17 series and Xiaomi 15 phones. Early November will also see the release of HyperOS 4 to the Poco F8 lineup, Poco X8 series, Poco M8 lineup, and Poco C95 Pro and C85. Phones from Xiaomi’s sub-brand, Redmi, will also get the Xiaomi HyperOS 4 upgrade with Android 17 features in early November. This includes the Redmi Note 17 series, Redmi Note 15 series, Redmi 17 series, and Redmi 15 lineup. Apart from this, the first batch of devices also comprises the Xiaomi Pad 8 series.
The Realme 17T 5G has surfaced in leaked images. The images show a punch-hole display with slim bezels and a square rear camera module with two horizontal pill-shaped sections. The phone appears to have a narrower bottom bezel than the Realme 16T. It is expected to sit below the Realme 17 Pro and Pro+ in the company's lineup. Realme has yet to share details about its hardware, pricing or India launch plans.
Vivo X500 FE is reportedly listed in the IMDA database under model number V2653 and certificate number SER/26/0337. The certification identifies the device as a 5G mobile phone. It is listed with WLAN, Bluetooth and NFC connectivity. It is rumoured to come with a 6.31-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It could run on a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset. It could pack a 6,500mAh battery with support for 90W wired and 40W wireless charging.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 was launched earlier this year as the company’s first wide-folding model. Following its debut, several handsets with similar form factors have made it to the market, including the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the iPhone Duo. The South Korean tech conglomerate has now offered a behind-the-scenes look at how it manufactures the Galaxy Z Fold 8. Samsung also revealed details of the quality checks carried out before the foldable reaches consumers.
Following the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro series and the iPhone Duo in September, Apple’s focus is now expected to shift to the vanilla iPhone 18. The standard model is rumoured to debut early next year as part of the Cupertino-based tech giant’s staggered launch strategy. While Apple has yet to confirm any details, a tipster has hinted at key specifications of the purported handset. The iPhone 18 is tipped to sport a 120Hz OLED display and pack a new-generation chipset under the hood.
The upcoming Redmi smartphone could bring several changes over the Turbo 5 Max, including a larger display and a higher refresh rate. A tipster has also pointed to a new screen design with narrow bezels and BT.2020 colour gamut support. Other expected specifications include a battery exceeding 10,000mAh, an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor and IP68 and IP69 ratings. The handset could launch in China around January before reaching international markets under a different name.
Corning on Tuesday announced that its new manufacturing facility is now operational in Maharashtra’s Pune. The US-based company, which is known for supplying protective glass covers for flagship and mid-range smartphones, claims that its new manufacturing plant will help it serve the needs of the region better. Further, the company said that it will supply its optical connectivity products, such as optical fibre, outdoor and indoor cables, fibre optic closures, and indoor and outdoor cable assemblies, for data centres and telecommunications network applications.
Motorola announced festive prices across its smartphone portfolio as part of the ongoing Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2026 on Tuesday. According to the company, its offers cover smartphones across price segments, ranging from entry-level models like the Moto G06 to the flagship Motorola Signature. Motorola also offers price cuts as well as bank offers on models from its Edge and G-series lineups, across multiple RAM and onboard storage configurations.
Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra dummy unit shows a redesigned rear camera bar. The camera arrangement appears to have been repositioned higher on the rear panel, potentially leaving additional space for magnetic accessories. The upcoming phone is said to measure 163.76 x 78.25 x 7.97mm. For comparison, the Galaxy S26 Ultra reportedly measures 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9mm.
Apple sent out Threat Notifications to multiple users in Germany, starting October 29, notifying them of a spyware attack. Financial Times reports that Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) issued a notice to Bundestag lawmakers and other public figures that they should assume their iPhone has been compromised as part of a government-backed mercenary spyware attack if they received a Threat Notification from Apple over the weekend. However, Germany was not the only country where users received Apple’s Threat Notifications. TechCrunch reports that the latest batch of Threat Notifications was sent to users in 99 countries.
Vivo V80 FE has appeared on the company's official Philippines website. As per the listing, the Vivo V80 FE features a 6.59-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 3,000 nits of local peak brightness. It has a MediaTek Dimensity 7400-Turbo chipset. It has a 7,000mAh battery with 90W wired fast charging support. It received certification from Thailand's NBTC authority.
OnePlus Turbo 7 will be powered by the unreleased Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 chipset, according to a tipster. This could enable a notable performance upgrade over the previous generation standard model. The OnePlus Turbo 7 will reportedly also feature a 200-megapixel camera on the back. However, similar to its predecessor, the handset could continue to miss out on a periscope telephoto rear camera. Further, the smartphone is said to sport a new display that refreshes at up to 185Hz in specific scenarios and up to 165Hz otherwise. It might also feature a glass body.
The Samsung Galaxy A58 5G has been in the rumour mill recently. Last month, a tipster claimed that it would be launched in select global markets, including India, in 2027. Now, the purported handset has been spotted on a certification website. The listing offers an early look at its charging capabilities. As per the listing, the Samsung Galaxy A58 5G could feature the same charging speed as the Galaxy A57 5G, which is its predecessor.
Apple has revealed that the tech giant recorded its record revenue in India in Q4 2026. Apart from India, the iPhone maker also reported strong financial performance in other emerging economies and developed markets. Apple’s Q4 2026 revenue from iPhone sales grew by 17 percent to $57.6 billion (roughly Rs. ), “despite supply and foreign exchange” challenges. Ternus said that Apple also recorded double-digit revenue growth in the US and Greater China. The new CEO, who took charge on September 1, attributed the all-time high financial performance to upgraders globally, including those in the US, Mainland China, and India. This also helped the company post record-high revenue from buyers upgrading to the newer-generation iPhone models, the most recent being the iPhone 18 Pro series, which launched on September 9, along with the iPhone Duo.
OnePlus 16T is expected to be in the works as a successor to the OnePlus 15T. It could come with a 6.35-inch 1.5K LTPO OLED display and a Dimensity 9600M chipset. The OnePlus 16T may feature a dual rear camera unit comprising two 200-megapixel sensors. The battery capacity is expected to be more than 7,000mAh. The OnePlus 15T was released in China in March this year.
The Oppo Reno 17 series is confirmed to launch in China this month. While the company has yet to announce a launch date, it has begun taking pre-orders for its upcoming lineup, which is expected to comprise the Oppo Reno 17 and the Reno 17 Pro. Ahead of their anticipated debut, a tipster has leaked key specifications of both the upcoming handsets. The standard Reno 17 could get an 8,000mAh-class battery and a Snapdragon chipset, whereas the Pro variant is said to use a MediaTek processor and a smaller battery.
WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out Smart Text Actions on Android and iOS. The new feature allows users to save contacts, create calendar events, open addresses and more directly from chats. Long-pressing a message with an email address, phone number, address, or meeting time will prompt the app to suggest actions like sending emails, saving contacts, or creating calendar events.
The festive season is in full swing right now. But if you’re looking to upgrade your smartphone, then the market has seen phone prices rapidly climb due to an ongoing shortage of essential memory components. This crunch has made already premium smartphones, particularly high-end flagships from brands like Samsung and Apple, even more expensive to purchase under normal circumstances. Thankfully, the Amazon Great Indian Festival Diwali Edition sale has arrived just in time. It offers a small window for buyers to grab these devices at significantly lower prices than their standard market rates ahead of Diwali.
Privacy Display feature debuted with the Galaxy S26 Ultra. This feature is designed to safeguard users' confidential details by hiding their full screen from others. A new report states that the Galaxy S27 Pro and Galaxy S27 Ultra will feature an upgraded Privacy Display feature. If the information proves accurate, the Galaxy S27 Pro would become the first non-Ultra Galaxy S flagship to feature Samsung's Privacy Display technology.
The Vivo Y32 5G could arrive as a new addition to the company's Y32 series, with a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset replacing the Unisoc processor used in the 4G model. A report details several other expected specifications, including a 6.87-inch 120Hz LCD screen, a 50-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel selfie shooter. The handset is also said to pack an 8,000mAh battery, support 44W charging and offer IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance.
Vivo is reportedly working on Vivo X500 Ultra and Vivo X500s. The Ultra model could feature a triple rear camera setup comprising two 50-megapixel sensors and a 200-megapixel sensor. The flagship is also tipped to feature a 50-megapixel front camera. The company is said to be testing a 68-megapixel selfie camera for its next-generation S-series smartphone. The purported sensor could feature a square design and may eventually debut on the Vivo X500s.
Karbonn Rebel Pro and Rebel have been launched in India, marking the company's return. The smartphone maker is offering a Rs. 1,000 bank discount, bringing the effective prices to Rs. 10,999 and Rs. 11,499, respectively. Both smartphones are set to go on sale in India on November 4 at 12 pm IST via Amazon. The Karbonn Rebel is offered in Blue, Gold, and Silver colour options. On the other hand, the Karbonn Rebel Pro will be available for purchase in Blue, Cherry Red, Gold, and Gray colourways. The handsets ship with Android 16, which is claimed to offer a bloatware-free user experience. Further, the tech firm promises two years of OS upgrades and two years of security updates for the Rebel series phones.
Both the Vivo T6 Lite and iQOO Z12 Lite have appeared on Bluetooth SIG’s website confirming their model names. While the Vivo T6 Lite had appeared on India’s BIS website earlier, the iQOO Z12 Lite’s specifications were revealed in a recent leak.
OnePlus Turbo 6Vs has been launched in China as the fifth addition to the OnePlus Turbo 6 lineup. The handset is currently available for purchase in China via the Oppo online store. It is offered in two colour options, namely Nova White and Orange Heart (translated from Chinese). The OnePlus Turbo 6Vs is a dual-SIM smartphone. It ships with Oppo’s Android 16-based ColorOS 16. The phone sports a 6.78-inch 1.5K (1,272 x 2,772 pixels) AMOLED display, with up to a 144Hz refresh rate, a 300Hz touch sampling rate, 100 percent DCI-P3 colour gamut, 1.07 billion colours, 450 ppi pixel density, and up to 1,800 nits peak brightness. The tech firm claims that the handset ships with IP66 + IP68 + IP69 + IP69K ratings for dust and water resistance.
Redmi M100 Pro has been launched in the Chinese market. It has a 6.67-inch curved 1.5K OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection. Under the hood, it runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Ultra chipset. It has a 5,500mAh battery that supports 45W wired charging. The new phone is launched in four colours.
The Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are set to launch in global markets this month, the company has announced. The two handsets debuted in China in September, powered by Qualcomm’s latest flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series chipsets. While most of the specifications officially remain under wraps, Xiaomi has confirmed the same SoCs for the global models. The company had previously teased the India launch of the Xiaomi 18 Pro, following which it was showcased at the Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026.
The Amazon Great Indian Festival Diwali Edition is now live, following up on the massive success of the primary festive sale. With the festive celebrations approaching, this special edition gives buyers another golden opportunity to snap up the smartphones on their wish lists at significantly lower prices than standard market rates. Whether you are looking for top-tier flagships or reliable mid-range daily drivers, e-commerce discounts combined with festive incentives make this the ideal window to upgrade to a new smartphone.
Motorola announced its Signature 27 flagship smartphone at a recent event but did not reveal too many details. A new hands-on video now reveals some of the missing hardware details along with some additional hardware that wasn’t revealed during the unveiling.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9 will be equipped with an under-display camera on the foldable screen, according to a tipster. Apart from this, the South Korean tech giant is also planning to bring “major” changes to the internals of the book-style foldable. However, the overall thickness and design could see little changes from this year’s passport-style Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8. Earlier, the tipster had shared that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 will be closer to Apple’s iPhone Duo in terms of dimensions. It is worth noting that Apple launched the iPhone Duo in September with an under-display camera, which the tech giant calls a FaceTime camera. While the company has yet to confirm these details, it looks like Samsung is trying to compete directly with the iPhone Duo next year by bringing the two foldables even closer.
Xiaomi is preparing four devices that are currently identified by their internal codenames. These include 'rome', 'fengtian', 'feynman', and 'jilin'. It is said to be gearing up to add XRING-related features to a Snapdragon-powered smartphone. A new AI video segmentation and a new camera gesture emoji option are also said to be in the works.
Oppo has begun accepting pre-orders for the Reno 17 series in China ahead of its expected November launch. A teaser reveals a curved display and slim bezels on one of the upcoming smartphones, while the Oppo Pad Air 6 and Oppo Watch 5 have surfaced on the company's Chinese website. The Reno 17 Pro is tipped to feature a 200-megapixel primary camera, a MediaTek Dimensity 8550 chipset and a 7,000mAh battery. The series could reach India in early January 2027.
Nothing will launch twice the number of smartphones in 2027 as it did in 2026, Nothing India Co-Founder and President, Akis Evangelidis, announced on Friday. For reference, the Carl Pei-led smartphone maker launched three phones this year, namely Nothing Phone (4a), Phone (4a) Pro, and Phone (4b). Hence, the company can be expected to unveil over six handsets next year. However, the exact names of the devices and launch timeline remain under wraps. The company executive revealed the plans as part of the Nothing Co-Creation Program announcement, which will take place soon at the Nothing India headquarters in Delhi. During the event, the tech firm will offer an exclusive preview of the devices that Nothing plans to launch in 2027.
Android 16 has overtaken earlier releases to become the most widely used version of Google's mobile operating system, according to the latest distribution figures. Android 14 and Android 15 follow, while Android 13, Android 12 and Android 11 continue to account for a notable share of devices. More than four in 10 devices still run Android 13 or older software. Android 17, released in June 2026, has reached only 1 percent of devices, while Android 8.1 Oreo retains a 1.5 percent share.
The Vivo X500 series was launched in the global markets earlier this week. In recent days, the company has also confirmed plans to bring the new phones to India, although a launch date remains under wraps. Ahead of the anticipated debut, three models from the flagship lineup have now appeared on a certification site. The certifications suggest that the Vivo X500, X500 Pro, and X500 Pro Max are moving closer to their India launch.
Oppo Reno 17F 5G has appeared on Thailand's NBTC certification database with the model number CPH3013. The listing confirms the smartphone's name and its 5G connectivity. The listing indicates that its launch will happen soon. The Reno 17 series is expected to debut in China in November. It could feature a 6.57-inch OLED display and include12GB of RAM and 512GB of onboard storage.
Karbonn will return to the Indian smartphone market with two handsets, namely Karbonn Rebel Pro and Karbonn Rebel. The Karbonn Rebel handsets will be available for purchase in the country via Amazon. The Karbonn Rebel Pro will be offered in blue, burgundy, gold, and gray colour options. On the other hand, the Karbonn Rebel will go on sale in blue, gold, and silver colourways. In terms of the design, the Karbonn Rebel Pro is shown to sport a flat rear panel, with a vertical rectangular camera module placed in the top-left corner. The phone will also feature a flat mid-frame, with the power button and volume controls placed on the right side. The Karbonn branding will be placed at the bottom of the rear panel. A USB Type-C port will be placed on the bottom of the phone.
Infinix GT 50 Pro is now available for purchase in India. The handset was launched earlier this week as the latest gaming-focused smartphone from the brand. It sports a 6.78-inch AMOLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate. Powering the handset is the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultimate chipset, coupled with 12GB of RAM. It comes with pressure-sensitive shoulder triggers and a HydroFlow Liquid Cooling system. The Infinix GT 50 Pro packs a 6,500mAh battery with support for 45W wired fast charging.
The Vivo S70 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, according to leaked specifications. The SoC features four efficiency cores clocked at up to 2.8GHz, two performance cores clocked at 3GHz, and a prime core, delivering a peak clock speed of up to 3.21GHz. On top of this, the rumoured Vivo S70 is said to sport a 6.59-inch LTPS OLED display, with 1.5K resolution. The smartphone will reportedly be launched in collaboration with the online game Sky: Children of the Night, which suggests that there could either be a special edition or a themed colour option of the Vivo S70. For optics, the Vivo S70 might carry a triple rear camera system. It is said to feature a 50-megapixel primary shooter and an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera on the back.
Oppo Find X10 Ultra will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset, according to a tipster. If this is true, the tech firm could be changing its chipset strategy for the flagship Ultra series handsets. For reference, the Oppo Find X9 Ultra, which was launched earlier this year, is equipped with last year’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC. Apart from this, the two existing Oppo Find X10 series smartphones are powered by the different MediaTek chipsets, which marked another strategic shift for the company. The Oppo Find X10 features the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M SoC, while the Oppo Find X10 Pro Max is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro chip. Meanwhile, last year’s Oppo Find X9 and Oppo Find X9 Pro models are powered by the same MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset.
Apple launched the iPhone Air as its first ultra-slim smartphone last year. The handset debuted a really slim profile, but at the cost of camera performance and battery life. A new leak, however, suggests that the Cupertino-based tech giant could address both of these concerns with its successor. Widely referred to as the iPhone Air 2, the purported handset’s specifications have been leaked by a tipster, and it may be in line for a spring 2027 launch.
Motorola Signature 27 will be launched globally next month, the company announced on Thursday. The flagship handset was first unveiled at the Snapdragon Summit 2026 as the second model in the brand's Signature series, while the brand also showcased it at the Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026. While pricing remains under wraps, several of its features have already been revealed. Separately, the Motorola Signature 27 has surfaced on a benchmarking platform, which reveals details about its chipset as well as key performance figures.
OnePlus Ace 7 and OnePlus Ace 7 Pro have been launched in China, the smartphone maker announced on Thursday. The two new OnePlus Ace series phones are set to go on sale in China on November 3 via the Oppo online store. The OnePlus Ace 7 is offered in Midnight Black, Streamer White, and Quenched (translated from Chinese) colour options. The OnePlus Ace 7 Pro will be available for purchase in Flowing White, Midnight Black, and Windbreaker (translated from Chinese) colourways. Both smartphones are backed by a 9,000mAh battery and support 100W wired fast charging. The Ace 7 features a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5V chipset, while the Ace 7 Pro features a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.
