Apple unveiled iOS 26 as the next iteration of the iPhone operating system (OS) at WWDC 2025 in June. Since then, a couple of developer beta updates have been released. However, the iOS 26 Public Beta is yet to see the light of day. According to a seasoned journalist, the public beta build of the upcoming OS could be released as soon as this week. In a separate development, the iOS 27 development is also said to begin soon.

According to a new report, the Redmi Turbo 6 Max has surfaced in a leaked render that points to a redesigned appearance and updated hardware. The handset is said to feature a horizontal rear camera module, a 7-inch 2K display and a 10,000mAh battery. It is also tipped to use either the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s or Dimensity 9600s chipset. The report adds that the smartphone could make its debut during the first quarter of 2027.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has been spotted on the UL Demko certification database with the model numbers SM-S741W, SM-S741U1, SM-S741U, SM-S741B/DS, SM-S741B, and SM-S741N, according to a report. The listing reportedly reveals that the rumoured Galaxy S series smartphone will be launched with support for 45W wired fast charging, which is the same as its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE. This comes shortly after the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE was spotted on the BIS certification database with the model number SM-S741B/DS, suggesting that it could be launched in India soon. Apart from this, the handset has also previously visited the Geekbench benchmarking platform, hinting at its key specifications, features, and performance.

Honor X6e launched in Malaysia with MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra SoC. It runs on MagicOS 10 based on Android 16 and has a 6.61-inch (720x1,604 pixels) TFT LCD panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. It features a 50-megapixel primary rear camera. On the front, it features a 5-megapixel selfie camera. The Honor X6e carries a 7,500mAh battery with support for 45W wired fast charging.

Vivo S2 box price in India has surfaced online. The Vivo S2 will reportedly launch in India with a box price of Rs. 66,999 for the variant featuring 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. However, it is worth noting that the box prices in India are usually higher than the actual retail price of handsets. The leaker claims that the Vivo S2 could cost between Rs. 40,000 and Rs. 45,000. The purported hands-on image suggests that the Vivo S2 will be equipped with an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Turbo chipset, delivering a peak clock speed of 2.5GHz.

Oppo PYE110 has surfaced on China's TENAA certification site. The listing shows the phone with an octa-core chipset and a 6.57-inch display. The Oppo PYE110 is listed in two RAM options and three storage options. It is speculated to be an Oppo A-series device. It has a 50-megapixel rear camera unit and an 8-megapixel front-facing camera. The handset is also listed with an in-display fingerprint sensor for authentication.

Samsung recently announced that it will reduce the number of failed unlock attempts with the Android 17 update, as per a report citing the One UI 9 support page, which is now inaccessible. This will reportedly provide enhanced protection against brute force attacks, where a bad actor can use different tools to try multiple combinations to unlock a device. The report highlights that the intervals between failed attempts have also been increased. However, the device will not register duplicate passcodes as additional failed attempts. The limits will reportedly be enforced for specific time periods. For reference, five consecutive failed attempts could result in a 1-minute lockout, six failed attempts will have a five-minute lockout, seven will result in a 15-minute lockout, 8 attempts will increase the lockout to 30 minutes.

Samsung Electronics has formed a dedicated task force (TF) this month to begin construction of a general-purpose DRAM backend fabrication facility at the Hwaseong Campus Complex 1 (H1). The company is planning to increase the overall manufacturing capacity. With this move, Samsung is expecting to meet the rising demand from major technology companies, including Apple. Apple is said to be looking for alternative DRAM suppliers in China amid ongoing memory shortages.

A Redmi K100 series phone has reportedly been spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking platform with the model number M511CD. The smartphone was reportedly spotted with a flagship octa-core Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset from Qualcomm, which is built on a 3nm process. On top of this, the rumoured Redmi K100 series phone is said to feature six efficiency cores clocked at 3.63GHz and two performance cores, delivering a peak clock speed of 4.61GHz. The handset was spotted with 14.73GB of RAM, which could be marketed as 16GB of RAM. Additionally, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset will reportedly be paired with an Adreno 840 GPU.

Motorola appears to have expanded its Android 17 beta programme to the Motorola Edge 60 Pro for select members of its community forum in India. Users who have received the update have started sharing screenshots and details of the new features on Reddit and X. The update has a new Dynamic Island-style interface for Live Updates. It is also said to include Quick Settings tiles with resizable layouts. It has new battery and Wi-Fi icons. The update offers customisation options and a Moto AI assistant named Qira.

Realme C100i is expected to launch in India with two RAM and storage configurations and two colour options, according to a new leak. The report identifies the Indian model number as RMX5399, which differs from the global RMX5377 variant, although the specifications remain unconfirmed. If Realme retains the existing hardware, the handset could feature a 120Hz LCD panel, a Unisoc T7250 chipset and a 7,000mAh battery. Earlier leaks had suggested a different chipset and additional hardware details.

Apple has launched Apple Upgrade in the US as its new device leasing programme, the tech giant announced on Tuesday. The programme has been launched in collaboration with Klarna, the digital payments and short-term consumer credit provider. Apple Upgrade offers 12 months and 24 months leasing options for select iPhone and Apple Watch models, while providing 24 months and 36 months leasing options for select Mac and iPad models. Apple says that customers can earn 3 percent “Daily Cash back” when they make their lease payments with Apple Card.

Pixel 11 series price and battery details leaked online. As per the leak, the Pixel 11 will cost GBP 879 (roughly Rs. 1,12,000) for the 256GB storage model. The Pixel 11 Pro is said to cost GBP 1,079, while the Pixel 11 Pro XL is tipped to be priced at GBP 1,279. The Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro XL are said to feature 4,985mAh, 4,850mAh, and 5,115mAh batteries, respectively.

New certification listings have revealed additional details about Samsung's upcoming Galaxy A08 4G ahead of its expected launch. The handset has appeared on the FCC database with information about its battery, charging support, connectivity, and design, while separate Wi-Fi Alliance listings hint at Galaxy M08 4G and Galaxy F08 4G variants. The trio was previously spotted on the BIS website, indicating that an India launch may be approaching, although Samsung has not confirmed an official release schedule.

Huawei Nova 16 SE could launch soon with an Honor Power 2-inspired design. The upcoming handset is tipped to feature an LTPS OLED flat screen with 1.5K resolution. It could run on a Kirin 8020 chip. The Huawei Nova 16 SE is likely to come with a 50-megapixel primary rear camera with Red Maple imaging technology. It could include an 8,500mAh battery. Huawei Nova 16 SE is tipped to be priced around CNY 2,000 (roughly Rs. 28,000).

OnePlus N6x will go on sale in India on August 4 at 12 pm IST, the smartphone maker confirmed on Tuesday. The handset maker has also revealed that the OnePlus N6x will be equipped with a flat display, which will deliver a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. A phone will also ship with multiple AI photo editing tools, namely AI Portrait Glow, AI Eraser, and AI Unblur. The AI Portrait Glow is claimed to allow users to increase the brightness of subject faces in images that were clicked in dimly lit environments. On the other hand, the AI Eraser tool will let users remove unwanted elements from an image. Similarly, the AI Unblur functionality on the OnePlus N6x will increase the sharpness of blurred images.

Honor Robot Phone is confirmed to come with a triple rear camera system comprising a 200-megapixel primary 1/1.28-inch CMOS sensor, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera and a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto lens. The upcoming handset will feature the company's in-house Honor Yuguang H1 imaging chip. The company has partnered with ARRI for the new model. It is currently available for pre-reservations in China in two colour options and two RAM and storage options.

Oppo Reno 16 series x Baby Monster edition will be launched in India soon, the smartphone maker announced on Tuesday. The Oppo Reno 16 Series x Baby Monster Edition will ship with a themed retail box, which will include a smartphone, a themed protective case, cards with the pictures of the group members, and other accessories. Moreover, the microsites reveal that the specifications and features of the special edition will be identical to the standard edition. The company will also not make any design changes.

Vivo introduced a Fusion Red colourway of the Vivo T5x 5G in India on Tuesday. The handset was initially launched in the country in March in Cyber Green and Star Silver colour options. It is, however, only a cosmetic change, and it retains the specifications of the existing variants. The Vivo T5x 5G is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo chipset. It sports a 6.76-inch LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. The handset packs a 7,200mAh battery.

iOS 26.6 is currently available. Users with iPhone 11 and later can install the update. iPhone users can also manually check for it by heading to Settings > General > Software Update and selecting Update Now. The update includes bug fixes and security patches. It also optimises the Spotlight search index, getting it ready for iOS 27.

Following the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Z Flip 8 last week, the rumour mill is now shifting towards Samsung’s next-generation Galaxy S lineup. While the purported handsets are still months away from launch, leaks surrounding their hardware have started surfacing online. A new report sheds light on the battery capacities of the Galaxy S27 Pro and Galaxy S27 Ultra, which are expected to sit above the Plus model in Samsung’s next-generation flagship lineup.

Redmi Note 17 5G will be launched in India on August 6, the Xiaomi sub-brand revealed on Tuesday. The smartphone maker has also confirmed that the Redmi Note 17 5G will be equipped with an 8,000mAh battery. It will also sport an AMOLED display. The handset will be available for purchase in the country via Amazon and the Xiaomi India online store. It will be offered in blue and pink colour options. More details are expected to be revealed in the coming days. This comes shortly after the company started teasing the launch of a new Note series smartphone.

Redmi has officially confirmed its presence at ChinaJoy 2026. The company will unveil a new product at the event. While the company has not disclosed the name of the device, the long-rumoured Redmi K100 series is expected to make its first public appearance during the event. The Redmi K100 series is believed to include the standard Redmi K100, K100 Pro and K100 Pro Max. The lineup is tipped to run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.

Amazon Great Freedom 2026 is scheduled to commence on August 7, the e-commerce giant recently announced. A dedicated microsite for the upcoming sale event was recently made live in the country, revealing various details about the sale event. Like its previous sale events, the e-commerce giant is expected to offer a number of gadgets from different categories, like smartphones, smart TVs, tablets, laptops, true wireless stereo (TWS) headsets, washing machines, refrigerators, air conditioners, microwaves, and other home appliances at relatively low prices during the Amazon Great Freedom Sale.

The Redmi Note 17 series is expected to make its way to India and global markets soon. The latest Note-series lineup was introduced in the Xiaomi sub-brand’s home market of China earlier this month, while the company has also recently begun teasing its debut in India. Ahead of its anticipated launch, however, pricing and configuration details of four Redmi Note 17 series models for the global market reportedly have surfaced online.

Redmi has begun teasing the Redmi Note 17 for the Indian market through its official X account, offering a first look at the handset while drawing attention to its battery performance. Separately, a tipster has leaked the smartphone's expected Indian pricing and reiterated an August 6 launch timeline. The Redmi Note 17 recently debuted in China with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 chipset, while reports suggest its Indian variant could feature hardware changes and may also spawn a Poco-branded model.

Oppo has unveiled the first official teaser for the Oppo A7 Pro Max, confirming a 10,000mAh battery and revealing the smartphone's rear design before its China launch. The teaser also discloses battery durability details, while pre-orders have already begun through multiple online platforms in China. Previous reports indicate the handset could feature a Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 chipset, a 120Hz OLED display, up to 12GB of RAM, 80W wired fast charging and a dual rear camera setup.

Vivo has released the first official teaser for the Vivo S2 in India, revealing key aspects of the smartphone's rear design ahead of its launch. The teaser aligns with earlier leaks that showcased the handset's camera module and overall styling. Previous reports suggest the Vivo S2 could arrive in India on August 6 and go on sale from August 11. The smartphone is also tipped to feature a high-refresh-rate display, a large battery, fast charging and multiple storage variants.

Xiaomi is said to have increased the prices of several smartphones in India. The price revision follows a growing trend, where several brands have increased smartphone prices in recent months, citing market conditions. According to a tipster, Xiaomi’s price hike affects several models in the Xiaomi and Redmi portfolio, including the Xiaomi 17T, Redmi Note 15 5G, Redmi 15 5G, and Redmi 15C 5G.

iQOO Z11 will be launched in India in August, Gadgets 360 has learnt exclusively from reliable sources. The smartphone is claimed to be the first smartphone in India with the octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo chipset, which differs from the SoC that powers the handset’s Chinese counterpart. The upcoming handset will also be equipped with a 3D curved display in India. Since its anticipated debut in the country is a few weeks away, the Vivo sub-brand is expected to reveal more details soon.

Vivo T5e has been launched in India as the latest addition to the company's mid-range T5 lineup. The new Vivo T series smartphone is currently on sale in India via the Vivo online store, Flipkart, and other offline retail channels. The Vivo T5e is offered in Aero Blue and Shadow Grey colour options. The Vivo T5e is the company’s latest dual-SIM smartphone that runs on its latest OriginOS 6, which is based on Android 16. The handset is equipped with a 6.74-inch HD+ (720 x 1,600 pixels) LCD touchscreen, which delivers up to a 90Hz refresh rate. The tech firm claims that the Vivo T5e also ships with an IP64 rating for dust and splash resistance.

Honor Robot Phone will be launched in China on August 12, the smartphone maker announced on Monday. The tech firm has also confirmed that the handset has been built in collaboration with the Munich-based film equipment firm ARRI. Ahead of the launch event, the tech firm will showcase the Honor Robot Phone on July 28 at 10 am local time (7:30 am IST). During the showcase, Honor will demonstrate the imaging capabilities of the handset. According to a report by The Tech Outlook, the Honor Robot Phone is currently listed on JD.com, available for pre-order in China.

Poco M8 Power will be launched in India next month, the company announced on Monday. The upcoming handset is expected to arrive as the higher-end sibling of the Poco M8, which debuted in January this year. Ahead of its anticipated debut, the Xiaomi sub-brand has begun teasing the handset through its microsite on Flipkart, while also revealing some of the expected hardware. The Poco M8 Power is teased to offer up to three days of battery life on a single charge.

A new leak has revealed almost the complete specifications of the Redmi 17 4G before its official debut. The handset is tipped to feature MediaTek's Helio G91 Ultra chipset. Other expected highlights include a 6.9-inch 120Hz display, a 50-megapixel rear camera, HyperOS 3 and a 7,500mAh battery with 45W charging. The leak also details the phone's design, memory options, connectivity features and durability certifications.

OnePlus 16 is expected to launch later this year as the successor to the OnePlus 15. While the brand has yet to confirm any details, the purported handset was previously tipped to debut earlier than usual, possibly in September. However, a tipster suggests that OnePlus may have settled on an October launch window. The leak also sheds light on some of its expected specifications, including a 6.78-inch flat display and a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chip under the hood.

Vivo X300 E has been launched in China as the ‘E’ variant of the standard Vivo X300. The new smartphone is currently available for pre-order in the country and is scheduled to go on sale on July 31 via the Vivo China online store. The handset is offered in Chen Yehei, Moonlight White, and Sunlight Orange (translated from Chinese) colour options. An octa core Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset from Qualcomm powers the new Vivo X300 E. It is equipped with a 7,200mAh battery, while offering support for 90W wired fast charging. The smartphone carries a triple rear camera unit.

Google Pixel 11 series will be launched at a higher price due to the ongoing "supplier-driver" memory crisis, Google’s Vice President of Devices and Services, Shakil Barkat, confirmed to 9to5Google. According to the report, Barkat pointed out, citing Morgan Stanley data, that there has been a sixfold increase in 1GB of RAM, going from $2.8 (about Rs. 270) in 2025 to $12 (roughly Rs. 1,155) in 2026. Further, he reportedly confirmed that the “entire Pixel family”, including the upcoming Google Pixel 11 series, will see a price correction that will be “rolled out dynamically to match supply realities”.

The Vivo S2 is rumoured to mark the return of the company's S series to India after nearly six years. While the company has yet to reveal details about the purported handset, alleged dummy units of the Vivo S2 have surfaced online, which provide us with a closer look at its design. The Vivo handset is reportedly scheduled to launch on August 6, with sales tipped to commence on August 11.

Apple is said to be gearing up to introduce a new device leasing programme, called Apple Upgrade, tomorrow (Tuesday). According to a seasoned journalist, it is expected to cover most of the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models in the company’s portfolio. It will reportedly be available only in the US, allowing customers to lease an iPhone or Apple Watch for 24 months.

Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro has appeared on Geekbench ahead of its expected launch, revealing the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset, Android 16 and 8GB RAM. The benchmark listing also confirms the motherboard codename and benchmark scores. The handset has previously surfaced on Samsung India's website, BIS and Bluetooth SIG, indicating an imminent debut. Earlier reports suggest the phone could feature a 6.7-inch 120Hz Super AMOLED display, a 6,000mAh battery, 45W charging, triple rear cameras and up to six years of Android OS upgrades.

OnePlus N6x will be launched in India with a 7,000mAh battery, the tech firm revealed on Friday. The company claims that the OnePlus N6x will offer up to 2.5 days of battery life. On top of this, the smartphone maker has revealed that its upcoming OnePlus N series phone will provide 20.56 hours of video playback, 133.56 hours of music playback, 25.04 hours of social media scrolling, or 11.26 hours of video recording on a single charge. This comes shortly after the company announced that the OnePlus N6x will be launched in India on July 31 at 12 pm IST.

RAM prices are expected to fall drastically in 2027, a tipster claims. Two Chinese chip manufacturers, namely ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) and Yangtze Memory Technologies (YMTC), are reportedly stockpiling DRAM sticks. The two companies will reportedly offload their accumulated DRAM chip stock in the market next year. While the prices could fall in 2027, the DRAM and NAND stick shortage is expected to last until the first quarter of 2028.

HMD Touch AI has reportedly launched in China as a feature phone with a 3.2-inch touchscreen display, Nokia Lumia-inspired design and ByteDance's Doubao AI model. According to a recent report, it supports AI-assisted translation, learning, photography and image generation features, alongside dual 4G, Wi-Fi, hotspot sharing and Alipay QR payments. The handset is said to feature a 2-megapixel rear camera, a 1,950mAh battery, parental controls, an SOS button and is currently available for pre-order at CNY 469 (roughly Rs. 6,700).

Samsung System LSI Business is targeting a peak clock speed of up to 4.2GHz for the prime core of the Exynos 2700 mobile platform, according to a tipster. However, the leaker says that the results would likely depend on Samsung Foundry’s SF2P manufacturing process yield, beyond 65 percent to 70 percent. The Samsung Exynos 2700 chipset was recently spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking platform with the model number S5E9975. The SoC was listed with a 10-core architecture, featuring one Cluster 1 core clocked at 2.30GHz, four Cluster 2 cores clocked at 2.40GHz, one Cluster 3 core clocked at 2.78GHz, and four Cluster 4 cores, delivering a peak clock speed of 2.88GHz.

Vivo could launch the Vivo S2 in India on August 6, according to a new leak, with its first sale tipped to begin on August 11. A promotional poster carrying the tagline "Vivo S2: Flows Into Your Hands Soon" has also surfaced online. The handset is expected to return Vivo's S series to India after the Vivo S1 in 2019. Previous leaks suggest it could feature a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC or a MediaTek Dimensity 7360 chipset, a 7,000mAh battery and a 50-megapixel triple rear camera setup.

With the launch of Samsung’s new-generation Galaxy Z foldables in the rear window, the conversation is now shifting towards the next-generation flagship Galaxy S-series. The upcoming lineup, ubiquitously known as the Samsung Galaxy S27 series, could bring a notable change in terms of camera hardware. A recent report suggests that the South Korean tech conglomerate is testing a new Sony sensor for the primary camera on the purported Galaxy S27 and Galaxy S27+.

iQOO has launched the iQOO Z11 Lite 5G in India with a starting effective price of Rs. 17,999. The handset features a 6.74-inch 120Hz HD LCD screen, a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, up to 6GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It runs on Android 16-based OriginOS 6 and packs a 6,500mAh battery with 44W FlashCharge support. The smartphone also sports a 50-megapixel rear camera, carries an IP65 rating and will go on sale from July 30.

Virat V1 series has been launched in India. The 5G model has a 6,000mAh battery, while the 4G version of Virat V1 carries a 5,000mAh battery. Both models feature a 6.75-inch panel and a 13-megapixel rear camera unit. They run on a Unisoc chipset. The duo will go on sale through Flipkart and the Lava website starting July 31 at 12pm IST.

Oppo A7 Pro Max has been spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking platform with the model number PYC110. The listing suggests that the Oppo A7 Pro Max will be powered by an octa-core QTI SM4850 chipset, which is said to be Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 SoC. The purported Oppo A7 Pro Max is listed with six efficiency cores clocked at 2.02GHz, along with two performance cores, delivering a peak clock speed of 2.40GHz. Moreover, the Geekbench listing suggests that the smartphone will feature 11.22GB of RAM, which could be marketed as 12GB.

Apple could raise the price of the iPhone 18 Pro Max, according to a leak. The handset is tipped to start at CNY 11,000 (roughly Rs. 1,56,700) in China, around CNY 1,000 (roughly Rs. 14,200) more than its predecessor. The reported increase is linked to Apple's A20 Pro chip, which is expected to use TSMC's 2nm process, and rising memory prices. The leak also claims Apple has secured a large share of TSMC's early 2nm production capacity.

iQOO 15 Ultra reportedly appeared in the EEC database with model numbers V2546A and I2603. The V2546A is associated with the Chinese variant of the phone. The listing indicates that the phone will launch in global markets soon. The iQOO 15 Ultra was launched earlier this year in China with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and a 7,400mAh battery.