Google has reportedly confirmed ongoing GPU driver updates for the Pixel 10 series, but has not promised a major graphics overhaul. The Pixel 10 currently runs Imagination PowerVR driver 24.3, while the newer 25.1 version with Vulkan 1.4 and Android 16 support has yet to arrive. Users report GPU instability, battery drain, and video playback issues, and benchmarks show the Pixel 9 Pro outperforming the Pixel 10 Pro. Despite CPU gains with the Tensor G5, graphics lag behind rivals, and driver updates alone cannot fully fix performance limitations.
Honor Magic 8 Lite is expected to launch soon as a successor to the Honor Magic 7 Lite. Before the formal reveal, the specifications of the phone have surfaced online. As per the listing, it will have a 6.79-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution. It could run on a Snapdragon chipset and carry a 7,500mAh battery. It is said to pack a dual rear camera unit.
Apple will reportedly launch its first horizontally folding smartphone with an LTPO+ flexible OLED display in 2026, a tipster revealed in a blog post. On top of this, the company will also unveil the iPhone 18 series next year. However, in the following year, 2027, Apple might unveil the iPhone 20 lineup instead of the iPhone 19 series, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the iPhone. In 2028, the company might launch its first vertically folding handset, dubbed iPhone Flip.
Redmi K90 Pro Max was launched in China on Thursday during the company’s October 2025 event, along with the standard Redmi K90. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, paired with a 7,560mAh battery. It also supports 100W wired fast charging. The Redmi K90 and K90 Pro Max sport 6.59-inch and 6.9-inch displays. The standard model boasts a 94 percent screen-to-body ratio. The entire flagship lineup offers a Bose-tuned speaker setup.
Vivo is reportedly gearing up to launch the X300 and X300 Pro in India in the first week of December, according to a tipster. Recently spotted on the BIS and UAE TDRA certification websites, global variants of both models are expected to retain most features from their Chinese counterparts. The Vivo X300 Pro offers a 6.78-inch 120Hz OLED display, Dimensity 9500 chip, and a Zeiss-backed triple camera setup, while the X300 features a smaller 6.31-inch OLED display and identical performance hardware.
Samsung has reportedly delayed the launch of the Galaxy S26 series. However, the possible launch timeline is not yet suggested. The company typically release its Galaxy S trio in January or February each year. This year's lineup is expected to include standard Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra models.
OnePlus 15, which is scheduled to launch in China on October 27 as the successor to last year's OnePlus 13, is confirmed to sport a third-generation BOE Flexible Oriental OLED display with 1.5K resolution and up to a 165Hz refresh rate. Its predecessor, however, sports a 2K resolution screen. While the reason behind the move was previously unknown, a company executive has published an explanation on Weibo to highlight why the decision was taken.
iQOO Neo 11, which is set to launch in China on October 30, has been listed on the Geekbench benchmarking platform with a Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC and 16GB of RAM. The phone was running Android 16. The listing suggests what the upcoming handset might offer in terms of performance. It scored 2,936 points in single-core performance and 8,818 points in multi-core performance. The Vivo sub-brand recently revealed that the iQOO Neo 11 will sport a 2K resolution display.
The Oppo Find X9s, expected in 2026 as a successor to the Find X8s, will be a compact “s” variant of the existing Find X9 series. A tipster suggested that the purported handset may feature a 6.3-inch 1.5K LTPS OLED display with symmetrical bezels, an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, and a triple rear camera system with 50-megapixel primary, ultra-wide, and telephoto lenses. The phone may run on a MediaTek Dimensity 9500+ chipset and house a battery of at least 7,000mAh capacity.
OnePlus could launch a new high-end smartphone by the end of this year. It is expected to run on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset and a flat display with a 165Hz refresh rate. The battery capacity of the phone is tipped to be more than 8,000mAh, making it the largest ever in a OnePlus device. Meanwhile, the company is all set to launch the OnePlus 15 and Ace 6 in China on October 27.
Vivo X300 Pro and Vivo X300, launched in China earlier this month, have reportedly appeared on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website, hinting at an imminent India launch. The listing suggests both models will debut in the country soon. The Indian variants are expected to mirror their Chinese counterparts in most features but may see minor tweaks, particularly in battery capacity, as Chinese OEMs often offer slightly smaller batteries in Indian versions.
iQOO 15 will launch in India next month with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, running on the Android 16-based OriginOS 6. The handset recently debuted in China at a starting price of CNY 4,199 (roughly Rs. 52,000) for the base variant with 12GB RAM + 256GB storage. It is offered in four colourways and a special edition in the country. The flagship handset is expected to be unveiled in India in similar colour options. The Vivo sub-brand has yet to reveal the exact launch date.
Oppo A6 4G could launch soon. The details are yet to be officially intimated by the company, but the handset has been spotted on Thailand's National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) website. Additionally, the Oppo A6x has reportedly appeared on the SIRIM certification website, effectively confirming its existence.
The Redmi K90 and Redmi K90 Pro Max are set to be launched in China today (October 23) as the successor to the Redmi K80 lineup. Ahead of their anticipated debut, the China-based company has revealed a special edition variant of the top-end model in the lineup. Dubbed Redmi K90 Pro Max Champion Edition, the handset will be launched in collaboration with Lamborghini Squadra Corse, the Italian automotive company’s official motorsport department.
OnePlus Ace 6 is expected to go official in China next week and the company has announced key specifications ahead of its anticipated debut. It will sport a 165Hz AMOLED screen and an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint scanner for biometric security. The upcoming OnePlus Ace 6 will boast quad ingress protection ratings. The handset will pack a mammoth 7,800mAh battery with 120W fast charging support.
Redmi K90 is all set to be launched in China today (October 23) alongside the Redmi K90 Pro Max. The company has already announced several details about both handsets in the days leading up to their debut. The standard variant will sport a 6.59-inch screen, while the Pro Max will come in at 6.9 inches. Both handsets are confirmed to be powered by Snapdragon chipsets.
Apple is developing AppMigrationKit, a beta framework for iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1 or above that enables developers to include app data during migration between Apple and Android devices. It won’t support transfers between iOS or iPadOS, macOS, or visionOS apps. Developers must create app extensions specifying import/export options. During device setup, apps integrated with AppMigrationKit automatically include their data, and cloud data can be imported post-transfer. The system works alongside the upcoming “Transfer to Android” feature, while Android may adopt a similar “Transfer to iPhone” tool.
Apple is said to be reducing production of the iPhone Air. The Cupertino-based company is reportedly ramping up production for other iPhone 17 models, as the lineup sees strong demand despite trade tensions and a slow global smartphone market. Apple is reportedly keeping the overall production target of 85 to 90 million units for the iPhone 17 lineup.
Samsung Galaxy S26 series, which is expected to launch early next year, was earlier tipped to include Pro, Ultra, and Edge models. A recent report revealed that the company has halted the Galaxy S26 Edge project due to lower-than-expected market demand. Now, a tipster has revealed that the South Korean tech giant will continue with the current naming scheme for its flagship lineup. This suggests that the lineup might include the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
OnePlus Ace 6 will launch in the last week of October in China. It will be launched alongside the OnePlus 15. Ahead of it, the OnePlus Ace 6 has appeared on the Geekbench website with a Snapdragon chipset. It could come with a 1.5K resolution display and a 7,800mAh battery with 120W fast wired charging support.
OnePlus 15, the successor to last year’s OnePlus 13, is set to launch in China next week. Moreover, the handset was recently showcased in India at the Snapdragon Summit Highlights event, confirming its imminent debut in the country. The Chinese smartphone maker has been teasing the specifications and features of the phone. However, it has yet to reveal the pricing details of its next flagship. Meanwhile, a tipster has shared the expected price of the 16GB RAM + 512GB storage variant of the OnePlus 15 in the UK.
With the launch of the iPhone 17 series now in the rear window, rumours about the next-generation iPhone models are now surfacing. According to a recent report, the Cupertino-based tech giant will launch the iPhone 20 in time for the 20th anniversary of the iPhone. It is said to be introduced alongside the iPhone 18e in the first half of 2027. Meanwhile, the report suggests that Apple’s iPhone 20 series, along with the second-generation iPhone Fold, will hit the market later that year.
Nubia has launched its flagship Z80 Ultra in China, featuring a 6.85-inch 2K AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, ultra-fast touch sampling, and eye protection technologies. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage, and includes the Red Magic CUBE engine and advanced cooling for gaming. The Neovision Taishan AI Imaging 5.0 system offers a 50-megapixel main sensor, a 64-megapixel periscope, and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera. A 7,200mAh battery supports 90W wired and 80W wireless charging.
OnePlus 15 will launch in China on October 27, with an India release date yet to be announced. It will be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and a 7,300mAh battery with 120W wired fast charging. The phone will feature Oppo’s LUMO Condensed Light Imaging system (DetailMax Engine globally) and a triple rear camera setup, including a 50-megapixel Sony main camera and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto lens with 3.5x optical zoom. It will also support Master Mode and 4K 120fps video recording.
Samsung's Galaxy S26 series is expected to be launched early next year with upgrades over the Galaxy S25 series. Though official details remain unconfirmed, a new report suggests that Samsung could use its latest in-house Exynos chipset in its upcoming series. Samsung's Exynos 2600 is expected to outperform Apple's and Qualcomm's latest chips. It is said to offer improved graphical performance and NPU performance over Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. An early Geekbench listing suggests mixed performance.
Redmi K90 is set to launch in China on October 23 alongside the K90 Pro Max. The phone will feature a 6.59-inch display with slim bezels, a refined design using an iPhone 17–level cold-sculpting process, and stereo speakers tuned by Bose. It will include a 2.5x “Golden Telephoto” lens for improved portraits and a 7,100mAh battery with 100W fast charging. The device will likely be available in multiple colours, including white, purple, and light blue.
Oppo Reno 15 Pro Max, which might succeed the Reno 14 Pro, is rumoured to launch in India early next year. However, first, the phone could be unveiled in the Chinese market later this year. Recently, the price range and features of the handset had leaked online. Now, a tipster has shared the display and camera specifications of the phone, hinting that it might carry a triple-rear camera unit with a 200-megapixel main shooter, a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 50-megapixel telephoto periscope lens.
Key specifications of the iQOO Neo 11 were announced by the company on Wednesday. The upcoming handset, which is the successor to the iQOO Neo 10, is expected to be launched in China soon. It is now confirmed to have a battery with a 7,500mAh capacity, corroborating previous leaks. Apart from this, iQOO has also revealed that the iQOO Neo 11 will be sold in four colourways in China.
OnePlus 15 will debut in China on October 27, with an India launch expected soon as its microsite is live. It will introduce new gaming-focused technologies like the G2 network chip, “Touch Display Sync,” and “Glacier” cooling system. The handset will launch in Absolute Black, Misty Purple, and Sand Dune colours. The phone will feature a 1.5K BOE Flexible Oriental OLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, and a 7,300mAh battery supporting 120W wired and 50W wireless charging.
As per a new research by Omdia, India’s smartphone shipments surged 3 percent YoY growth in the July-September period (Q3) in 2025, with total shipments touching 48.4 million units. The growth is driven by the early festive season and new launches. Vivo retained its lead with a 20 percent market share, followed closely by Samsung. Xiaomi came in the third position while Oppo and Apple rounded out the top five.
The Realme GT 8 Pro and Vivo X300 Pro have appeared on the UAE’s TDRA certification site, suggesting upcoming global launches. The Realme GT 8 Pro is expected to feature a 200-megapixel periscope camera and a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip. In comparison, the Vivo X300 Pro will include a 200-megapixel telephoto lens and a MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chip.
Poco F8 Ultra has been listed on the NBTC website with model number 25102PCBEG. The listing shows that the smartphone supports GSM, WCDMA, LTE, and NR networks, indicating 5G connectivity. The handset is manufactured in China. It is expected to arrive as a global variant of Redmi K90 Pro or Redmi K90 Pro Max. The Poco F8 Ultra is rumoured to come with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.
Realme GT 8 Pro and Realme GT 8 launched in China on Tuesday at the company's October 2025 event. The new handsets are the first to come out of Ricoh and Realme's recently announced partnership. The Pro model is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and an R1 X graphics chip. The Pro model packs a 7,000mAh battery, too. It sports a 2K resolution screen, which offers up to a 144Hz refresh rate.
The Redmi K90 Pro Max will launch in China on October 23 alongside the vanilla K90. It will feature a 6.9-inch OLED display with DC dimming, and a circular polariser. The phone will be powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC paired with Xiaomi’s D2 AI display chip and a large vapour cooling chamber. Camera setup will include a 1/1.31-inch main sensor, 50-megapixel ultrawide shooter, and a periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom. It will house a 7,560mAh battery and Bose-tuned stereo speakers.
OnePlus 15 launch is only a few days away. Recently, the company revealed the colourways of the handset. Now, the tech firm has confirmed that the OnePlus 15 will pack a 7,300mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless fast charging support. This is a larger battery than its predecessor, the OnePlus 13, which carries a 6,000mAh battery with similar wired and wireless charging speeds. Powering the handset will be a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC.
Realme GT 8 is confirmed to launch in Green, Navi, and White colours. It is teased to come in circular camera module seen on the GT 8 Pro. It will be equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. It will sport a 2K display with a 144Hz refresh rate. The handset will have a R1 graphics chip for gaming. It will pack a 7,000mAh battery.
iQOO 15 was launched in China during iQOO's October 2025 hardware launch event. The phone is powered by the latest Snapdragon chipset, paired with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB storage. It is equipped with a 7,000mAh battery, too. This is the first iQOO flagship to support wireless charging. The handset sports a Samsung M14 AMOLED display with up to 144Hz refresh rate. It supports Bluetooth 6 and Wi-Fi 7 for connectivity, and features an in-display fingerprint scanner for unlocking it.
iOS 26.1 beta 4 brings a new toggle for users to switch to a more opaque version of the Liquid Glass design. This new option brings more visual calrity for the Liquid Glass design. The option is also available on iPadOS 26.1 and macOS 26.1. It can be spotted on the iPhone and iPad by going to the Settings app and heading to the Display & Brightness menu.
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.
