Apple is expected to register a double-digit growth of more than 20 percent in the second quarter of this year, shipping upwards of 2.8 million iPhone units. As per a report, this growth is despite the anticipated downturn in the Indian smartphone market due to seasonal slowdown as well as the ongoing heat waves in several key regions.
Poco M8 Power and Poco X8 will be launched in India in the current quarter of this year, a tipster claims. The two Poco smartphones will reportedly arrive in the country as the rebranded versions of the Redmi Note 17 and Redmi Note 17 Pro, which were recently launched in China. The handsets are expected to be similar to the Redmi phones in terms of specifications. However, they could launch in India at a significantly higher price. In China, the Redmi Note 17 features a Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 chipset, while the Pro model is powered by an octa core Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 SoC.
Samsung could bring a Galaxy S26-exclusive camera feature to the Galaxy S25 lineup through the One UI 9 update. The Galaxy S25 series is said to get the Horizontal Lock option in Super Steady mode, which will offer enhanced stabilisation. Reference about the feature reportedly spotted in the internal One UI 9 test build for the Galaxy S25+ with build number DZG4.
Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 18 series in September, comprising the Pro models and the iPhone Ultra. According to a recent report, the Cupertino-based tech giant could bring one of the biggest camera upgrades in recent years. The diagnostics log, which reportedly originated from the recently leaked internal Tata Electronics files, suggests that the iPhone 18 Pro Max will feature a new Sony main camera sensor with variable aperture support.
Vivo is reportedly still evaluating the camera hardware for the X500 Ultra, according to a new leak. The flagship smartphone is said to be testing three 200-megapixel periscope telephoto sensors with different optical formats before the company finalises its imaging system. Earlier leaks also suggested Vivo had dropped a dedicated 10x periscope camera in favour of a single 200-megapixel sensor with in-sensor zoom. The handset is expected to debut in the first half of 2027.
iQOO Z11 Lite will be launched in India on July 24 at a starting price of under Rs. 20,000, the Vivo sub-brand has announced. Additionally, the dedicated microsite for the iQOO Z11 Lite has been updated to confirm that the handset will be equipped with a 6,500mAh battery, which is claimed to provide 20 hours of social media scrolling or 80 hours of music playback on a single charge. It will arrive in India with support for 44W wired fast charging. The Vivo sub-brand claims that the iQOO Z11 Lite will ship with an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance.
Lava Virat V1 5G and Virat V1 will launch in India on July 24. The 5G version is confirmed to feature a 6,000mAh battery, while the 4G version of Virat V1 will have a 5,000mAh battery. They will carry a 6.75-inch panel and a 13-megapixel rear camera unit. They will go on sale through Flipkart. The Lava Virat V1 5G will run on a Unisoc T8200 processor
Oppo K15 will be launched in China on July 24 at 10:00 am local time (7:30 am IST), the company has confirmed. The upcoming smartphone will arrive as the third model in the lineup, which currently includes the Oppo K15 Pro and Oppo K15 Pro+. A listing for the standard Oppo K15 model is now live on the tech firm’s online store in the country. It is now available for pre-order. The company has also revealed the key specifications, features, design, colour options, and storage variants of the Oppo K15. The handset will be powered by an octa core MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Super chipset, paired with an 8,000mAh battery.
Android 17 Quarterly Platform Release (QPR) 1 Beta 7 update is now rolling out the latest Android 17 QPR1 Beta 7 update to eligible devices. According to the release notes, the Android 17 QPR1 Beta 7 update resolves an issue that caused the Battery Share option in Quick Settings to fail. The company says that the bug prevented the Battery Share feature from starting or repeatedly displayed the charging animation when a user tried to access it from the Quick Settings menu. Additionally, Google has resolved the bug that created an empty gap between the battery and cellular data icons in the Quick Settings status bar when a user tried to toggle the Wi-Fi button off.
Smartphone shipments in India declined 10 percent year-on-year (YoY) in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, according to a report by a market research firm. It reportedly marks the steepest drop for a June quarter in six years and has been attributed to a sharp rise in smartphone prices driven by record-high memory costs. London-based Nothing emerged as India's fastest-growing smartphone brand during the quarter, while Vivo retained the top spot in terms of shipments. Samsung, meanwhile, was the only top-five smartphone brand to register annual growth.
Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event is scheduled for July 22. At the bi-annual hardware showcase, the South Korean tech conglomerate is expected to unveil its next-generation foldables, which could include the highly-anticipated wide-fold model. The company, meanwhile, continues to test other unconventional foldable smartphone designs. According to a report, a new patent has been discovered for a Galaxy Z Flip-like handset that has a display that can fold both inward and outward with the help of a 360-degree hinge mechanism.
Apple has reportedly increased orders for vapour chamber cooling components, according to a new leak. The move is said to support improved thermal management in Apple's first foldable iPhone and the next-generation 20th anniversary iPhone models. The latest post does not reveal additional hardware details, but it follows earlier rumours about advanced cooling, higher foldable iPhone production targets and a redesigned anniversary iPhone expected to launch in 2027.
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra 5G has been launched in India as the latest addition to the tech firm’s Camon series. The handset will be available for purchase in the country via Amazon. It is offered in Cypress Green, Misty Purple, and Nebula Titanium colour options. An octa core MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate chipset powers the new Tecno Camon series handset, along with a 6,500mAh battery, which is claimed to provide over two days of battery life. The phone supports 45W wired fast charging, too. It carries a triple rear camera unit, led by a 50-megapixel main shooter.
Oppo and OnePlus are working on two new smartphones that will be equipped with 10,000mAh or larger capacity batteries, a tipster claims in a post on Weibo. Oppo is tipped to first launch an unspecified Oppo A series handset equipped with a 10,000mAh single-cell battery. On the other hand, OnePlus is reportedly planning to launch a mid-range phone with Pro branding and model number SM8845 next year, which might arrive with a battery larger than 10,000mAh. However, the OnePlus handset is said to be in the “pre-research” (translated from Chinese) phase.
Realme India has reportedly confirmed that future smartphones in the country will ship with ColorOS 17 instead of Realme UI. According to a recent report, eligible existing devices will also receive the new software through future operating system updates. The reported transition is intended to simplify software development and software updates. The Realme GT 8 Pro is expected to move to ColorOS 17 as part of its promised Android upgrade cycle, while the reported change currently applies only to India.
Nubia has revealed the name, design and colour options of its upcoming AI-powered smartphone ahead of its debut at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference 2026. Called the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the handset will be available in Black, Pink, Purple and White. Official teasers also confirm the presence of the Doubao AI assistant and show an orange side button alongside a redesigned rear camera layout. The company is expected to announce the smartphone's specifications, pricing and availability during the event.
Samsung's first wide-folding Galaxy Z Fold model made an unexpected appearance in a new Spider-Man: Brand New Day collaboration video, titled “A brand new shape for a Brand New Day”. A new microsite for Samsung’s new Spider-Man: Brand New Day collaboration is now live in the US. The microsite lets users pre-order the new Galaxy devices, which will be launched during the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event next week. The Marvel superhero can be seen with a Samsung foldable, sporting the “new shape”. Only a glimpse of the handset appears, suggesting that it could be the rumoured wide-folding Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8.
OnePlus on Thursday announced a significant shift in its software strategy. As part of the changes, eligible smartphones will be transitioned from OxygenOS to Oppo's ColorOS following the release of Android 17 later this year. Users with supported devices will be able to voluntarily upgrade to the new software. OnePlus claims this move is aimed at unifying software development with parent company Oppo. Separately, the company also announced the winding down of operations in select global markets.
Following the launch of the Redmi 17C 4G in China earlier this year, the company appears to be gearing up to expand its Redmi number series. According to a report, the Redmi 17 4G is in the works as the successor to the Redmi 15. Ahead of its anticipated debut, alleged renders of the purported handset have surfaced online, which reveal its design and colour options. The leak also sheds light on the handset's expected specifications.
Vivo T5 Lite 5G has been launched in India. The new Vivo T series smartphone is scheduled to go on sale in the country on July 22 via Flipkart and the Vivo India online store. The handset is offered in two colour options, namely Twilight Shadow and Wave Blue, and three RAM and storage configurations. It is powered by an octa core MediaTek Dimensity 6300, which is built on a 6nm process. The Vivo T5 Lite 5G is equipped with a 6,500mAh battery with support for 44W wired fast charging. It carries a 50-megapixel camera on the back.
The Redmi Note 17 series was recently launched in China, comprising two models — Redmi Note 17 and Note 17 Pro. While the Xiaomi sub-brand has remained tight-lipped on its global availability, the rumour mill now suggests that the India launch of the Redmi Note 17 could be on the horizon. According to a tipster, the smartphone could be introduced in the country next month. However, it remains unknown if the Note 17 Pro will make its way to the Indian market, too.
Google has officially previewed the Pixel 11 series through a new video on the Google Store homepage. The teaser introduces Pixel Glow, a new rear lighting element capable of displaying multiple colours, and confirms that pre-orders will begin on August 12. Google is also offering eligible US customers a promotional code for Pixel 11 purchases through a limited-time email sign-up programme. The company is expected to unveil four Pixel 11 models and the Pixel Watch 5 during its Made by Google event.
Realme C100x was launched in India in two colour options. It has a 6.8-inch HD+ (720×1,570 pixels) LCD panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. It runs on a Unisoc T7250 chipset paired with an Arm Mali-G57 GPU, 6GB LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB eMMC5.1 storage. It features an 8,000mAh battery that supports 45W fast charging and a 50-megapixel rear camera unit.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 will be equipped with a 7.6-inch foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X display on the inside, according to a report. The display is said to refresh at up to 120Hz and offer a 16:9 aspect ratio. On the outside, the handset could sport a 5.5-inch cover display with up to 120Hz. The smartphone might also carry a dual rear camera unit, featuring two 50-megapixel shooters. For selfies and videos, it might sport a 10-megapixel camera on the cover display and another on the inside. The smartphone is expected to launch along with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra during the Galaxy Unpacked event on July 22.
OnePlus’ future has been one of uncertainty for some time now. While previous rumours suggested the company could be winding up operations, it eventually merged with Realme under Oppo's umbrella. However, a new report suggests that the company could cease operations in the US and Europe as early as this week, with India said to follow at a later stage in 2027.
Apple has secured regulatory approval to launch Apple Intelligence on iPhones in China, marking a major step towards bringing its AI features to one of its largest smartphone markets. The service will integrate AI models from Alibaba and Baidu to comply with local regulations, although Apple has not confirmed a rollout date. The approval comes after a lengthy wait, as China's rules require generative AI services to obtain clearance before public release. Apple recently reported higher iPhone shipments in China during the second quarter.
The Union Cabinet has approved the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme, the Ministry of Information Technology and Electronics (MeitY) announced on Wednesday. The new scheme has a budgetary outlay of Rs. 62,500 crore. It aims to “further scale” phone production in India, “deepen value addition”, and “strengthen” the supply chains involved in handset manufacturing. The ministry also says that its launch will improve global competitiveness. Under the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme, the government will provide incentives to phone manufacturers based on eligible sales in India at differentiated rates, ranging from 2.25 percent to 5 percent.
Xiaomi appears to have quietly started distributing stable Android 17-based software to some of its devices. The rollout is said to be limited to the vanilla Xiaomi 17 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. Xiaomi 15T Pro is also reportedly receiving the Android 17-based HyperOS 3 update through Xiaomi's Mi Pilot testing channel, which is available for a limited number of participants.
OnePlus N6x will be launched in India soon, the tech firm revealed on Wednesday. A dedicated microsite for the upcoming smartphone has been made live on Amazon, confirming its availability via the e-commerce platform in the country. The soon-to-be-launched OnePlus N6x will arrive as the second model in the tech firm’s new entry-level N series. A tipster claims that the handset will arrive with familiar specifications and features. This comes shortly after the OnePlus N6 was launched in India with an 8,000mAh battery and a MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex chipset.
Following the introduction of the Redmi Note 17 series in China yesterday, the rumour mill now suggests a new Poco handset could be on the horizon for India and the international markets. According to a tipster, one of the models in the Note 17 lineup could be rebranded as an upcoming Poco smartphone. However, models meant for China, India, and the global markets are tipped to have slightly different specifications, including varied battery capacities.
Samsung has introduced its new Flex Titanium display technology, which will be found on upcoming Samsung foldables. Samsung claims that the Flex Titanium technology helps in reducing the visible crease in the middle of the screen, which is found on most foldables. On top of this, the company says that it also improves the screen durability and offers a more immersive viewing experience, while keeping the panel thin. The tech giant said that more details will be revealed during the event, which is expected to see the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip 8.
Realme Narzo 100x 5G was launched in India in two colour options with an 8,000mAh battery. It runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 5G chipset, paired with up to 6GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. It runs on Realme UI 7.0 based on Android 16 and has a 6.8-inch HD+ LCD panel with a 144Hz refresh rate. It has a 50-megapixel rear camera unit and 45W charging support.
Motorola Edge 70 Max has been launched in India as the latest addition to the company's Edge 70 lineup. The handset is set to go on sale in India via Flipkart in Pantone Aqua Gray, Pantone Dark Shadow, and Pantone Ice Melt colour options. Qualcomm’s recently released 3nm octa core Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset powers the Motorola Edge 70 Max. For optics, the Motorola Edge 70 Max carries a dual rear camera unit, led by a 50-megapixel (f/1.8) primary shooter with a Sony LYT-710 sensor and optical image stabilisation.
The Redmi K100 series has been rumoured to launch earlier than previously anticipated. While the company has yet to confirm the handsets, a tipster has shed light on the key specifications of what appears to be a high-end Redmi K100 series model. The purported handset could feature a 185Hz display. Under the hood, it is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. The Redmi K100 series device may pack a battery nearing the 9,000mAh mark.
With just a week to go for Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked event, fresh leaks continue to reveal new details about the upcoming Galaxy devices. Official-looking promotional images of the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy Watch 9, and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 have now surfaced, which offer a closer look at the upcoming foldables and smartwatches. Separately, the rumour mill suggests Samsung may scale back one of its most popular pre-order benefits this year due to rising memory costs.
Huawei has introduced the Pura 90s Pro and Pura 90s Pro Max globally at an event in Malaysia. Both smartphones feature the Kirin 9030S chipset, LTPO OLED displays, EMUI 16 and 6,000mAh batteries. The Pro model supports 66W wired charging, while the Pro Max offers 100W wired charging and a 200-megapixel telephoto camera. The smartphones also include Celia AI features, IP68 and IP69 ratings, and are currently available for pre-order in Malaysia ahead of a wider global rollout.
Redmi Note 17 series has been launched. The lineup includes the two handsets, namely the Redmi Note 17 and the Note 17 Pro. The standard model succeeds the Redmi Note 15, which was recently launched in India. The handset is currently on sale in the country via the Xiaomi China online store in Black, Light Water Green, and Meteor Purple (translated from Chinese) colour options. The handset sports a 7-inch Full-HD+ (1,080 x 2,396 pixels) OLED display, offering up to 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by an octa core Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 chipset.
Redmi has launched the Note 17 Pro in China with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 chipset and a 9,000mAh battery supporting 67W fast charging. The smartphone features a 6.83-inch 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED display, up to 12GB of RAM, up to 512GB of storage and Xiaomi HyperOS 3 based on Android 16. It also offers IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K ratings, a 50-megapixel primary camera, 22.5W reverse charging and a battery support programme for eligible buyers.
HMD Asha 505 could launch soon, as a leak has revealed its design and key specifications. It is said to come with an 8-megapixel rear camera, a 5-megapixel front-facing camera, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of onboard storage, and a 3,000mAh battery. The render shows the phone in three colour options, and it resembles the design of Nokia Lumia 830.
Honor's Robot Phone has surfaced in a fresh leak that reveals key hardware details ahead of its expected launch. A tipster claims the handset could feature a 6.3-inch to 6.4-inch 1.5K display, Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and a triple rear camera system led by two 200-megapixel sensors. The smartphone is also tipped to use Arri Imaging technology and may introduce imaging features expected to appear later on the upcoming Magic 9 series.
Realme C100x is confirmed to launch in India on July 16. The official teasers show the phone in Deepblue Tides and Golden Coast colour options. It is confirmed to come with an 8,000mAh battery. It is set to come with an IP64-rated build. It will have a 120Hz refresh rate display and a 50-megapixel AI-backed rear camera setup.
iQOO could significantly increase battery capacities across its upcoming flagship smartphones, according to a new leak. The tipster claims an engineering prototype powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset is testing an 8,500mAh battery with 100W fast charging and wireless charging. The leak also mentions 3nm performance models with 9,000mAh and 10,000mAh batteries. Earlier reports link these devices to the rumoured iQOO 16, iQOO Neo 12 and iQOO Z12 Turbo.
Nothing Phone (4b) is now available for purchase in India via Flipkart. The tech firm is offering an instant discount of 7.5 percent with Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank credit cards, along with an exchange bonus. Customers can also avail up to 9 months of interest-free EMI options. The Nothing Phone (4b) is available in Black, Blue, and White colour options. Qualcomm’s 4nm octa core Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chipset powers the Nothing Phone (4b), along with an Adreno 810 GPU. It also packs a 6,000mAh battery.
Google Pixel 11 series smartphones carrying the model numbers G4HCD, GUJ0N, G7SWN, GBC0H, and GPQQ7 have been spotted on the FCC database. The listing suggests that they will come with a MediaTek modem. The listing shows them with 5G, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 6 or newer connectivity options. They have wireless charging and satellite connectivity for off-grid messaging.
Apple reportedly claims that OpenAI asked former Apple employees and even prospective hires to share confidential details about unreleased products. Apple also claims the company advised recruits on how to avoid its internal security procedures, using a checklist developed by Apple's former iPhone design chief. The lawsuit further alleges that OpenAI now employs more than 400 former Apple workers, attracting many with huge compensation packages.
Redmi 17C 5G has appeared on Geekbench, revealing key details ahead of its expected launch. The listing suggests the smartphone shares the Tornado codename with the Redmi 15C 5G and Poco C85 5G, indicating it could be a rebadged Redmi 15C 5G. It also confirms a Dimensity 6300 SoC, 4GB RAM and Android 16. Earlier reports point to a 6.9-inch HD LCD screen, 50-megapixel rear camera, 6,000mAh battery and a possible launch in global markets and India.
Apple is rolling out the iOS 27 Public Beta update for iPhone. First previewed at WWDC 2026 in May, the company introduced a developer beta of the latest iPhone operating system last month. However, it was only available to registered Apple developers and beta testers. It brings improvements to Liquid Glass, a smarter Siri, new features in Photos and Mail apps, and more. Alongside, Apple has also released similar public beta updates of iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, macOS Golden Gate, and more.
The global smartphone shipments fell by 4 percent in the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest research report by Omdia. The report highlights that the ongoing memory and storage components shortage disrupted supply chains and drove their prices. Despite the RAM shortage, Samsung and Apple registered market share growth of 2 percent and 4 percent, respectively. Samsung retained its top position with a 22 percent market share, while Apple took the second spot with a 20 percent market share. Unlike Samsung and Apple, the handset makers, including Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo, reportedly witnessed a decline in their market share.
OnePlus is expected to announce its complete withdrawal from the US and European markets this week. Signs of a possible pullback have been in the news for some time. Oppo is likely to take up a larger role in European markets. The company is likely to continue providing support for its existing customers in the US and Europe. Devices available in the market are expected to receive software updates and after-sales services throughout their promised lifespan.
Oppo's latest Find X10 Pro Max engineering prototype is still testing a triple 200-megapixel rear camera setup, according to a tipster. The leak suggests the company is aiming to retain the configuration for the production model, although the hardware is yet to be finalised. The smartphone is also tipped to launch between September and October with an updated design. Earlier reports suggest it could feature a Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset, a 6.89-inch 2K LTPO OLED display and ColorOS 17.
iQOO 16 has been rumoured to be in development as the successor to the iQOO 15 for some time now. While the company has yet to confirm the purported handset, a tipster has leaked key details of the flagship. It is said to come equipped with flagship-grade symmetrical stereo speakers, a dedicated graphics chip, an X-axis linear motor, and a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The tipster also reaffirmed previous reports, which claimed that the iQOO 16 could pack a battery with a capacity exceeding the 8,000mAh mark.
