Google will soon require all Android developers to get verified to make their apps available outside of the Play Store. The company said that this would enhance the security of Android devices, as currently users have the option to either sideload the apps onto their phones and tablets or download them directly from the Play Store.

Vivo has revealed the release schedule for Android 16-based OriginOS 6 in India. The Chinese tech firm will begin rolling out the update in early November, and the Vivo X200 series handsets will be among the first phones to receive it. The Vivo X Fold 5 will also be updated in November, along with the Vivo V60. The new Android 16-based OriginOS 6 update brings various redesigned elements to Vivo phones. The company recently unveiled its Vivo X300 lineup, which ships with OriginOS 6.

Huawei has launched the Nova Flip S in China as a more affordable version of the Nova Flip, featuring two new colours. It sports a 6.94-inch LTPO OLED main display, a 2.14-inch cover screen, and a 50-megapixel dual rear camera setup with a 32-megapixel selfie sensor. The phone packs a 4,400mAh battery with 66W fast charging and offers 256GB and 512GB storage variants. Likely powered by the Kirin 8000 chipset, it also includes a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security.

Huawei Nova 14 Vitality Edition has been launched in China in three colourways. It houses a 5,500mAh battery and supports 66W fast charging. The phone features a dual rear camera unit, headlined by a 50-megapixel primary sensor. It offers IP65 dust and water resistance and boasts a 6.7-inch OLED display

Red Magic 11 Pro and Red Magic 11 Pro+ were launched in China on Friday by the Chinese tech firm. The Red Magic 11 Pro+ is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, coupled with up to 24GB of RAM and up to 1TB of internal storage. The handsets pack an 8,000mAh battery with support for 120W wired and 80W wireless fast charging. The Pro+ model also ships with transparent back colour options. The Red Magic 11 Pro series is available in China via the company’s website.

The iQOO 15, launching in China on October 20 and in India in November, has appeared on Thailand’s NBTC database with model number i2501, confirming 5G connectivity and Chinese manufacturing. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and Q3 gaming chip, it will feature a 6.85-inch 2K 144Hz LTPO “Everest” display, an 8K VC Dome cooling system, and a battery exceeding 7,000mAh. The flagship will also offer IP69 dust and water resistance and an in-display 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.

Redmi’s latest teaser reveals the K90 Pro Max will launch in China on October 23, featuring a dual-tone textured denim blue finish with a silver middle frame and camera island, along with a Flowing Gold White variant. The phone has a centrally placed punch-hole front camera, slim bezels, and a rectangular rear camera module with a periscope lens and LED flash. A “Sound by Bose” speaker indicates a Redmi-Bose collaboration. It is expected to run on Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and support 100W wired fast charging.

OnePlus has announced its Android 16-based operating system dubbed OxygenOS 16. It introduces a suite of artificial intelligence (AI) features linked to creativity, efficiency, and productivity. The update includes improved Plus Key and Mind Space features. As per company, there are comprehensive customisation capabilities, with fluid animations for the lock screen and app drawer.

iQOO Neo 11 is expected to be launched in China soon. While its launch date remains under wraps, the Vivo sub-brand has begun teasing the upcoming handset via its social media handles. Following the first look at the side profile of the iQOO Neo 11, its rear panel has now been revealed. As per the company, the phone will come with a suspended glass design and a metal middle frame having a matte finish.

Xiaomi Group President Lu Weibing reportedly confirmed that future Xiaomi smartphones will continue to feature the Dynamic Back Display. This feature, which was introduced in the Xiaomi 17 Pro series, shows real-time notifications and reminders. Xiaomi is also said to be ramping up its R&D investment for the feature.

Motorola launched the Moto G86 Power 5G in India in July, and its upcoming G67 Power 5G has been spotted on Geekbench, hinting at an imminent release. The G67 Power 5G scored 1,022 in the single-core test and 2,917 in the multi-core test, indicating capable performance for everyday use and moderate multitasking. The smartphone is expected to feature a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset with Adreno 710 GPU, 8GB of RAM, and run Android 15-based Hello UI.

Oppo Find X9 series is confirmed to launch in India soon, the Chinese tech firm announced on Friday. While the company has not revealed the exact launch date, a recent report revealed that the Find X9 and Find X9 Pro could arrive in India as soon as November 18. Oppo's flagship smartphone lineup was unveiled in China on Thursday, along with the Pad 5 and Watch S. The series is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9500 SoC and features a Hasselblad-tuned camera setup.

OnePlus teased the colour options and design of the OnePlus 15 through the Chinese social media platform Weibo. It will be available in three shades. The upcoming phone is confirmed to run on Qualcomm's new flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. It will have an OLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate.

OnePlus Ace 6 is confirmed to be launched in at the end of October alongside the flagship OnePlus 15. Although the brand has remained pretty tight-lipped on the upcoming Ace series handset so far, it has now shared a couple of teasers which provide a glimpse of the design and colourways of the OnePlus Ace 6. It is teased to be offered in three colour options, with one of them sporting the ACE branding at the back.

OnePlus on Friday announced the launch date of its upcoming flagship, the OnePlus 15, clearing up the confusion raised yesterday. The OnePlus handset is confirmed to debut in China at the end of October. As per the company, it will be accompanied by another high-performance OnePlus smartphone, the OnePlus Ace 6. While specifications remain under wraps, the handsets have been listed on the e-commerce platforms in China and are available for pre-reservation.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra design has leaked again, this time via a case maker. The design is in line with the recently shared CAD renders of the phone, which suggest that it might carry a redesigned quad-rear camera module. The smartphone was shown in a black colourway, with a flat back panel and a flat metal frame. It is expected to be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset, coupled with a 5,000mAh battery.

Oppo Find X9 Pro and Find X9 feature 1.5K LTPO displays, 6.78‑inch Pro and 6.59‑inch, respectively, with 120Hz refresh rate, 1800 nits peak brightness, HDR Vivid, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and full-screen AOD. Both run on MediaTek Dimensity 9500, with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage, on Android 16-based ColorOS 16. Cameras include triple rear setups, Pro with a 200-megapixel telephoto, and base X9 with 50-megapixel telephoto sensors. Batteries are 7,500mAh on the Pro and 7,025 mAh on the standard model.

Samsung has reportedly cancelled the Galaxy S26 Edge, citing poor sales performance of the Galaxy S25 Edge as the primary reason behind the decision. The Galaxy S25 Edge was launched in May this year with a 5.8mm build. Samsung reportedly notified its employees about the discontinuation of the Edge series and Galaxy S26 Edge. The Galaxy S25 Edge could be discontinued after the existing stock is sold.

Redmi Note 15 Pro and Redmi Note 15 Pro+ could be unveiled in India in January 2026, according to a report. The phones are expected to launch in the country with slightly different specifications than their Chinese counterparts. The handsets recently debuted in China as the successor to last year's Note 14 series. The Note 15 Pro and Note 15 Pro+ pack 7,000mAh batteries. The Pro+ model is equipped with a triple-rear camera unit, headlined by a 50-megapixel primary shooter.

Honor on Wednesday announced the launch of MagicOS 10. The MagicOS 10, based on Android 16, brings several notable upgrades focused on AI, connectivity, and personalisation. The new Magic 8 series ships with this new interface. It offers an improved Yoyo assistant and enable One-touch file transfer between different devices.

Honor Robot Phone, carrying an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled pop-up camera, was introduced by the company on Wednesday. The handset will act as an AI assistant that supports multi-modal intelligence. The camera is shown with a USB Type-C port, which could be utilised for attaching accessories. The tech firm has announced that the phone will be unveiled during next year's Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona.

OnePlus 15 and OnePlus Ace 6 will launch in China in October, and details of the launch could be shared on October 17. OnePlus, through Weibo, confirmed the arrival of new phones in its home country. The OnePlus 15 will run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. It will come with ColorOS 16, based on Android 16. The OnePlus Ace 6 is rumoured to run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC,

iQOO 15 will launch in China on October 20, followed by an India debut in November, confirmed by iQOO India CEO Nipun Marya. The smartphone will run on Android 16-based OriginOS 6 and feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset. Key highlights include a 6.85-inch 2K 8T LTPO Samsung "Everest" display with 144Hz refresh rate, 8K VC Dome cooling with double-layer graphite, wireless charging, a 7,000mAh+ battery, IP69 dust and water resistance, and a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.

Realme is set to unveil the Realme GT 8 series in China on October 21. Ahead of the launch, the brand has released new posters and teaser videos on Weibo, showcasing key features, colour variants, and the overall design of the devices. The

Vivo on Wednesday announced OriginOS 6 for its handsets in the global markets, replacing the existing FuntouchOS. The Android 16-based operating system (OS) is claimed to “redefine” human-computer interaction in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). Among the many changes is the new Origin Smooth Engine, which promises a smooth user experience by optimising the system’s core modules, computing, storage, and display. There are new motion effects, customisation options, fonts, and AI features in the update.

Redmi K90 and Redmi K90 Pro Max will be launched in China soon, the company announced on Thursday. After introducing a ‘Pro Max’ variant in its numbered series, Xiaomi is also bringing it to its sub-brand’s upcoming performance-focused sub-flagship lineup. During a livestream, a Xiaomi official confirmed the moniker of the Redmi K90 Pro Max. Although specifications remain under wraps, the upcoming handset is rumoured to run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, competing with other flagship handsets in the market.

Oppo offered a preview of the Android 16-based ColorOS 16 user interface on Wednesday. The new version will debut on the upcoming Find X9 Series smartphones. ColorOS 16 introduces a refreshed UI, new animations and offers personalisation options. The company is using Luminous Rendering Engine and the Trinity Engine to ensure fluidity and smoothness in the new operating system.

Honor Magic 8 Pro has been launched in China alongside the Honor Magic 8 Pro. Latest smartphones run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. They are launched in four colour options with up to 16GB RAM and maximum 1TB of storage.

Nothing Phone 3a Lite could be launched in India soon. Although Nothing is yet to make an official confirmation, an unknown Nothing smartphone with a model number A001T has reportedly appeared on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website. The model is believed to be the Nothing Phone 3a Lite.

YouTuber Zack Nelson from JerryRigEverything tested the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold in his durability series, where the foldable’s battery exploded and emitted smoke during a bend test. Nelson had also questioned the phone’s IP68 rating, noting the hinge isn’t dust-resistant. He criticised Google’s claims of improved durability, stating the device showed no progress over previous models. The explosion marked the first in his 10 years of testing, especially disappointing given that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 passed the same test without damage.

iQOO Neo 11 is confirmed to launch in China soon. iQOO shared the first official teaser of the upcoming phone on Wednesday. The teaser reveals the design of the phone. It is currently available for pre-order in China. It is said to feature a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset under the hood. It could get a 7,500mAh battery with 100W fast charging support.

Oppo Find X9 Pro and Find X9 are confirmed to launch in India next month with the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset and the Android 16-based ColorOS 16. While the company has yet to announce the exact India launch date, a tipster has reportedly shared the same online. The upcoming flagship lineup is scheduled to debut in China on October 16. It is confirmed to carry a Hasselblad-branded rear camera module, with a 200-megapixel telephoto periscope sensor.

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold may launch beyond China and South Korea, with the UAE confirmed as a market and the US and Vietnam likely to follow, according to recent leaks. The device’s rollout suggests Samsung is confident in its performance and aims to reach a wider audience. While the TriFold could debut at Samsung’s October 21 Galaxy event alongside Project Moohan, reports also indicate a potential launch between October 31 and November 1 during the APEC summit in South Korea.

Realme GT 8 series, including the Realme GT 8 Pro and the standard Realme GT 8, was recently confirmed to launch this month. The Chinese smartphone maker has been teasing the camera specifications of the handset for a while, too. Now, the company has announced the exact launch date of the upcoming flagship Realme GT 8 series. The handsets in the lineup will feature a swappable camera module, giving users the option to switch between three camera modules.

Moto X70 Air was announced on Tuesday ahead of its launch in China later this month. With the new handset, Motorola has jumped on the bandwagon of introducing ultra-thin smartphones, joining companies like Apple, Honor, Samsung, and Tecno. The Moto X70 Air comes in at a hair under 6mm. It is powered by a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset and packs a 4,800mAh battery.

Honor Magic 8 series is all set to be launched today (October 15) in China. The upcoming lineup is expected to comprise two models — Honor Magic 8 and Honor Magic 8 Pro. In the days leading up to the launch, the China-based OEM has been teasing details about the smartphones. The Honor Magic 8 series will be available in golden clouds at dawn and azure glaze (translated from Chinese) shades. Both handsets will run on MagicOS 10 based on Android 16.

Nothing has expanded its Essential Space app with the new Share Sheet feature, enabling users of the Phone 3, Phone 3a, and Phone 3a Pro to quickly save and organise content from articles, social media, music, and more via the Share feature. The Share Sheet installs automatically with updates or can be manually added via the Google Play Store. Accessible via the Essential Key, the hub also supports screenshots, photos, voice notes, call recordings, reminders, and collections. AI tools generate summaries and highlight key topics.

Samsung reportedly patents self-healing screen technology and fingerprint sensor for foldables. The technology could debut in company's future foldable smartphones. The proposed structure can detect cracks, prevent damage, and heal sensitive areas, like in the camera cutouts and sensor regions. If implemented, the techonogly would pave way for a leap in foldable phone design.

Key details of the upcoming OnePlus 15 have leaked online. The phone is said to feature a dual-cell 7,150mAh rated battery, which may have a typical value of 7,300mAh, with 100W or 120W wired fast charging and 50W wireless charging support. It may sport a 1.5K+ flat BOE display with a 165Hz refresh rate and launch in black, purple, and titanium colours. The OnePlus Ace 6 and Turbo models could feature 7,600mAh and 7,800mAh batteries, respectively.

iQOO Z10R 5G debuted in Russia on October 6 with a different chipset, a higher capacity battery, and some other differences in terms of specifications. However, both phones sport similar displays and rear camera configurations. The phone was unveiled in India on July 24 in two colourways and three storage variants. However, in Russia, it is available in two RAM and storage configurations and colourways. The iQOO Z10R 5G carries a dual-rear camera unit, headlined by a 50-megapixel main sensor.

Samsung is expected to release the One UI 8.5 update early next year. The update, which will be based on Android 16 QPR2, is expected to come with a new Network Battery Saver feature. The feature could help users save battery when their phone is idle by managing network usage more efficiently. The feature could use Personal Data Intelligence to monitor activities.

Moto G100 has been quietly launched in China, featuring a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset, a 7,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging, and Android 15-based Hello UI. It sports a 6.72-inch full-HD+ LCD panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, 1,050 nits brightness, and DC dimming. The phone includes a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-600 main camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide macro lens, and a 32-megapixel selfie camera. Other features include stereo speakers, an IP64 dust and splash-resistant rating, and a side fingerprint sensor.

Android devices are susceptible to a new type of attack that can covertly steal two-factor authentication (2FA) codes, private messages, location timelines, and other data. Security researchers have devised this new attack, called Pixnapping, which can exploit loopholes and security flaws in Android without requiring any system permissions. As per a report, the malicious application can convert mapped pixel coordinates into alphanumeric characters or geometric shapes by exploiting a side channel.

Vivo X300 Pro, powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, slightly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in AnTuTu scores, leading in CPU and memory, while Xiaomi excels in GPU and UX. Despite both chips using TSMC’s 3nm process, the Dimensity 9500 is estimated to cost around 50 percent less than Qualcomm’s chip. With rising Snapdragon prices, MediaTek’s cheaper yet powerful alternative may attract more phone makers.

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL debuted globally on August 20, alongside the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10. All three phones in the latest Google lineup are powered by the proprietary Tensor G5 chip. However, over the weekend, several users of the recently launched phones started sharing their ordeal on social media platforms regarding an issue that has reportedly now been fixed. The apps on the Pixel 10 Pro series were found to be continuously crashing and freezing.

The Oppo Reno 15 and Reno 15 Pro are expected to go official in China soon and key specifications of the handsets have now been tipped. As per a tipster, the Reno 15 models will be powered by a Dimensity 8000 series chip. Both handsets are tipped to sport 1.5K 120Hz OLED screens. The Reno 15 Pro could have a 6,000mAh battery, while the standard model could go even bigger.

Realme GT 8 Pro, developed in collaboration with Ricoh Imaging, will include an ultra-high transparency lens group meeting Ricoh GR standards, Ricoh GR Mode with fast-start interface, signature shutter sound, Snap Mode focus presets, and 28mm and 40mm focal lengths. Users will be able to customise five Classic Ricoh GR Tones and swap the camera island’s design. The phone will also include a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto shooter, a 50-megapixel primary sensor with OIS, and a 50-megapixel ultrawide lens.

Nothing Phone 3a Lite is in development, according to a report. The handset is expected to be introduced as an affordable version of the Nothing Phone 3, sitting below the model in the company's lineup. It is reported to come in a single 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant, and may be offered in black and white colourways.

iQOO is gearing up to launch the iQOO 15 in China, which will succeed last year's iQOO 13. It is teased to feature an 8K vapour chamber (VC) Dome cooling system. The setup will include a double layer of ultra-high thermal conductivity graphite. It is claimed to deliver a 47 percent improvement in cooling performance over the previous generation.

The Redmi K90 Pro is rumoured to be in development as the successor to the Redmi K80 Pro, which debuted last November. The handset has now allegedly surfaced on a benchmarking site, which suggests several of its specifications and also hints towards its impending debut. It is listed with an octa-core SoC, which is expected to be Qualcomm’s new flagship mobile chipset. The phone is listed with 16GB of RAM and is expected to ship with Android 16.

Apple could launch the foldable iPhone next year. Most recently, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests that the foldable hinge might not be as expensive as previously expected. It could cost around $70 to $80 (roughly Rs. 7,000 to Rs. 8,000) per unit. Foxconn and Shin Zu Shing (SZS) have reportedly formed a joint venture to handle production of the foldable iPhone's hinge.