iQOO 15 Ultra is confirmed to come with a 50-megapixel Sony 3x periscope telephoto camera featuring upgraded CIPA 4.5-level optical image stabilisation. It will use Vivo’s advanced imaging technologies like the Vivo 3.0 Optical Reconstruction Engine and the Magic 2.0 Image Restoration Engine. The phone will feature 29 surround antennas. The handset will have N79 5G band and includes the AI Esports Signal Engine 2.0.

Honor has teased MagicOS 11 through a series of Weibo videos, offering an early look at its Android 17-based software update. The redesigned interface features transparent layers, reflective surfaces, animated highlights, and other visual effects that closely resemble Apple's Liquid Glass design language. The company has also opened the MagicOS 11 Pioneer Edition Early Access Programme in China. Testing is currently limited to the Honor Magic 8 series, with registrations open until June 18 and wider availability expected later.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, which is expected to include the rumoured Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Samsung’s first wide-folding Galaxy Z Fold 8, will be launched with a higher price tag than last year’s Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, a tipster claims, citing retailers. The upcoming foldables from the South Korean tech conglomerate are likely to see a price in the European and Asian markets. The tech giant is reportedly raising the launch prices of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 series compared to last year’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 due to “internal and external” factors, including the increase in manufacturing costs.

Apple is said to be preparing price hikes across its product portfolio. According to a report, rapidly rising costs of memory and storage chips could pressure the Cupertino-based tech giant to raise prices. In a recent interview, Apple CEO Tim Cook said that price increases may be unavoidable as the company grapples with a global shortage of memory components driven by booming demand from AI data centres. The Apple executive, however, did not reveal which products could become more expensive or when the changes might take effect.

Vivo Y500 4G is confirmed to launch soon in Nepal. The latest teasers shared by Vivo on Instagram confirm that the handset will have a 1.5K Infinity AMOLED display and an 8,100mAh battery. While the company has yet to reveal a launch date, the promotional posts suggest that it may not be far off. The 5G variant of Vivo Y500 was launched in China in September last year with a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 SoC under the hood. 

Honor X80 Pro Max will launch in China later this month. Latest teasers confirm that the display of the phone will offer 10,000 nits peak brightness. 10,000 nits. The display will offer 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It is confirmed to have 1.3mm bezels. The Honor X80 Pro Max will have an 11,000mAh battery. It is currently available for pre-reservations in China.

OnePlus 15R is now available in India in a third RAM and storage variant. The new RAM option is listed on the company website with a higher price tag. However, other specifications, features, and colour options of the smartphone remain unchanged. The handset sports a 6.83-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED display with up to 165Hz refresh rate, 450 ppi pixel density, a 19.8:9 aspect ratio, 100 percent DCI-P3 colour gamut, and Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection. It is powered by Qualcomm's 3nm octa core Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, delivering a peak clock speed of 3.8GHz.

Google has announced that Android Parental Controls will expand to all devices running Android 17. The update brings parental supervision tools and Google Family Link features into a dedicated section of Android Settings. Parents can set screen time limits, create downtime schedules, restrict app downloads, and manage app access. Google is also increasing its US digital wellbeing fund to more than $50 million (roughly Rs. 470 crore). The announcement follows Apple's recent unveiling of new parental control features for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27.

The iPhone 18 series is just a few months away, and the rumour mill has been churning out information about Apple’s next-generation iPhone models at a pretty rapid pace. According to a recent claim, the iPhone 18 Pro Max may not be dramatically different from the current model in terms of dimensions. A comparison recently shared by a tipster on social media shows that a dummy unit of the purported handset fits in an iPhone 17 Pro Max case. However, it could feature a noticeably thicker camera module.

Xiaomi Mix Fold 5 reportedly spotted on China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). It is said to be the first Xiaomi smartphone to launch with HyperOS 4 out of the box. It is tipped to launch ahead of the Xiaomi 18 series, which is expected to go official in September. The foldable could offer 5G connectivity and is claimed to run HyperOS 4. It is said to feature Xiaomi's in-house Xring O3 chip.

OnePlus N6 will be launched in India with an 8,000mAh battery, the smartphone maker announced on Wednesday. The company claims it to be the largest battery in the Rs. 25,000 segment. On top of this, the company claims that the phone will provide three days of battery life and a seven-year battery health. However, other details, including the chipset, camera configuration, and features, remain under wraps. The handset is set to debut in the country on June 30 at 12 pm IST. It will go on sale in the country via Amazon.

Android 17 is now rolling out to eligible Google Pixel devices, the Mountain View-based tech giant announced on Tuesday. Users with Google Pixel 6 and new smartphones, Google Pixel Fold, and Google Pixel Tablet can now install the stable version of the latest Android 17 update. The update brings various new features to offer an improved multitasking and gaming experience. For reference, Android 17 introduces Bubbles, which lets users turn any app into a floating window, allowing them to switch between apps easily. The update also brings various security and privacy features.

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide has appeared on Singapore's IMDA certification database ahead of its expected debut next month. The listing, which carries model number SM-F971B, confirms support for 5G, NFC, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Ultra Wideband connectivity. Earlier BIS listings in India also referenced the device. Leaks suggest the foldable could feature a 7.6-inch inner display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, dual 50-megapixel rear cameras, and a 4,800mAh battery. Samsung may unveil the handset at Galaxy Unpacked on July 22.

Xiaomi is reportedly planning a staggered release for the Xiaomi 18 series. Instead of releasing the standard and Pro models together, the company could launch the premium Xiaomi 18 Pro first. The standard Xiaomi 18 is said to arrive shortly thereafter. They are said to come with two 200-megapixel sensors. They could run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset. The Xiaomi 18 Pro is likely to go official in September.

Google on Wednesday released the latest Pixel drop for June 2026. The update brings several new features to Pixel devices, including some that were previously believed to arrive with Android 17 later this year. The company has added Screen Reactions, allowing users to interact with on-screen content using AI-powered contextual responses. There are also Gemini Omni-powered video editing capabilities and Bubbles, which lets users turn select apps into floating bubbles.

Apple is expected to launch all the iPhone 18 series models with 12GB of RAM, including the standard iPhone 18, according to a report. This is said to allow Apple’s most advanced AI foundational models to run on the rumoured handset, consequently widening the Siri AI adoption and increasing the demand for the upcoming iPhone 18 series handsets. While most AI features will be available on iPhone 15 Pro and later models, the company’s most advanced AI features will not be available on handsets that feature RAM lower than 12GB. Hence, only the iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air will be able to run the new powerful AI models. Meanwhile, the standard iPhone 17 model ships with 8GB of RAM.

Sony Semiconductor Solutions announced the LYT-L910 CMOS image sensor for smartphones on Wednesday. It is positioned as one of the first offerings in the brand’s Lytia lineup to feature the LOFIC (Lateral Overflow Integration Capacitor) technology. Sony claims the sensor can deliver up to 100dB dynamic range while maintaining low power consumption. It is designed to deliver up to 4K 60fps video recording, along with improved HDR imaging, night photography, and video recording capabilities on smartphones.

Apple is said to be planning to expand its product lineup with several ambitious devices next year. According to a seasoned journalist, the Cupertino-based tech giant will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the iPhone in 2027, and it could mark it by launching a special iPhone. Alongside, AirPods with built-in cameras and Apple’s second-generation foldable iPhone could also see the light of day. The purported devices are said to be in advanced stages of development.

Redmi Turbo 5 was launched in India earlier today with a 7,540mAh battery and MediaTek's Dimensity 8500 Ultra chipset. It has 100W wired fast charging and features a dual rear camera unit. The new phone competes with the Motorola Edge 70 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A37 5G in the mid-range segment. Here's a detailed comparison of the Redmi Turbo 5, Motorola Edge 70 Pro, and Samsung Galaxy A37 5G based on their pricing and key specifications in India.

Realme GT Neo 6 series is expected to go official soon with at least two new handsets. The Chinese smartphone brand is yet to reveal the exact moniker or launch details of the phones officially. Still, ahead of it, a Chinese tipster has suggested the chipsets of purported Realme GT Neo 6 and Realme GT Neo 6 SE.

Oppo officially introduced the Android 14-based ColorOS 14 globally in November 2023. It comes with a new water-based Aquamorphic design and a Trinity Engine which is claimed to improve the overall performance of a phone. The company has now announced the devices which will get the stable version of the ColorOS 14 in March.

Vivo Y200 Pro 5G is expected to arrive soon as the next entrant in the Vivo Y200 series. The Chinese smartphone brand is yet to confirm the existence of the Vivo Y200 Pro 5G model, but ahead of it, the phone has reportedly appeared on the Play Console with the model number V2303 and an official-looking image. It is expected to run on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC, alongside 8GB of RAM. The Vivo Y200 Pro 5G could come as a rebrand of the Vivo V29e.

Huawei P70 series is expected to launch soon as a successor to the Huawei P60 lineup. The upcoming series may include a base, a Pro and an Art variant, similar to its preceding models. Now, a leak of the phone's protective cover has hinted at a redesigned camera module of the Huawei P70.

Xiaomi 15 might offer multiple new advancements to users, as per a new report. The next generation of Xiaomi’s flagship series, which can comprise the vanilla Xiaomi 15, Xiaomi 15 Pro, and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, could feature an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, ditching the optical fingerprint scanner of its predecessor.

iQoo Z9 5G is all set to launch on March 12 in India. Just a week before the official debut, the Vivo sub-brand has confirmed the key specifications of the handset. The iQoo Z9 5G is teased to come with an AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate. It is equipped with dual stereo speakers and a 5,000mAh battery. The iQoo Z9 5G is already confirmed to run on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 SoC.

Google has started rolling out its usual monthly security patch. This time, it comes with the quarterly Pixel Feature Drop, which brings several new features for various Pixel devices across product categories. While all currently supported devices are eligible for the security update, only certain (read newer) Pixel devices will receive all the new software add-ons made available with the latest Feature Drop.

Samsung has announced that new Galaxy A Series models will be introduced in India soon. Alongside the launch date, Samsung has confirmed some features that the phones will carry. The company has not yet confirmed the monikers of the handsets, but they are expected to be the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G.

Lava Blaze Curve 5G was launched in India on Tuesday (March 5) as the latest 5G offering by domestic smartphone maker Lava International. The new handset comes in two colour options and runs on an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 7050 SoC. The Lava Blaze Curve 5G has a 6.67-inch 3D curved display with 120Hz refresh rate.

OnePlus Ace 3V is said to be in the works as a possible successor of the OnePlus Ace 2V. Ahead of any official announcement, a Chinese tipster claims that the OnePlus Ace 3V will be powered by Qualcomm’s latest generation of Snapdragon 7 series chipset. The tipster also states that the OnePlus 13, which is expected to come as a follow-up to OnePlus 12, would run on a Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC.

Nothing Phone 2a is set to launch in India on March 5. The company has revealed the design and processor details of the handset ahead of the launch. Now Nothing CEO Carl Pei has confirmed the price range of the phone in the country. The company has also announced the dates and offers of a flash sale in several locations around the world.

Xiaomi 14 series was globally introduced ahead of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 on February 25. The lineup includes three models - a base Xiaomi 14, a Xiaomi 14 Pro and a Xiaomi 14 Ultra. The company has previously confirmed that the Xiaomi 14 handset will launch in India on March 7. Now an official teaser teases the launch of the Xiaomi 14 series.

According to a tipster, Samsung will only use Exynos SoCs in the entire Galaxy S25 series next year. However, the Galaxy Z Fold phones launching in 2025 are said to come with Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets. While the in-house Exynos 2400 SoC powers the regular Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+ in markets outside the US including India, the Galaxy S24 Ultra runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC across all countries.

Samsung Galaxy A35 5G could soon be introduced by the company as the successor of the Galaxy A34 5G, which made its debut in March 2023. Ahead of the launch, new renders of the smartphone have surfaced that showcase what it could look like. Additionally, the report has also hinted at the key specifications of the handset.

Vivo V29e price in India has been slashed by Rs. 1,000. The smartphone was launched as part of the Vivo V20 series in August last year. The Vivo V29e runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC and is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with 44W wired fast charging support.

Multiple Google Pixel phone users have spotted a new "Satellite SOS" option under the Safety & emergency option in the Settings section. It appears between Emergency SOS and Car Crash Detection options. However, taping on the Satellite SOS does not take any action currently.

The Vivo X Fold 3 Pro is the successor to the Vivo X Fold+, which, like the recent X Fold 2, was only available in the Chinese market. According to various leaks, it is expected that Vivo will announce two foldables this year, much like its regular camera-centric flagship, the Vivo X100, which is also available in a Pro variant called the X100 Pro.

Realme 12 5G is set to launch in India on March 6. Realme has also revealed some key features of the model ahead of its India launch. The design, camera and colourway of the Realme 12 5G have been confirmed so far. Now, it is teased to get a Dynamic Button.

Samsung Galaxy F15 5G was launched in India on Monday (March 4) as the latest F-series smartphone from the brand. The new handset comes with a 90Hz AMOLED screen and runs on MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ SoC. The Galaxy F15 5G is offered in three different colour options and is backed by a 6,000mAh battery unit.

Apple is reportedly gearing up to announce multiple devices soon but without much fanfare. The Cupertino-based tech giant is said to refresh its tablet lineup with its new silicon via a press release, after skipping it in 2023. A report has claimed that new MacBook Air models, a new colour option for iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, and several other products could also be launched by the company.

Poco X6 Neo live images reveal a dual-camera setup, gold colour options, and more.

iPhone SE 4 is expected to launch as a successor to the iPhone SE (2022) model. Several leaks and reports have suggested the design and feature elements that the phone may launch with. Now, CAD renders of the iPhone SE 4 have leaked and show the expected design of the phone.

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE could be introduced this year, as per a new leak. Samsung made a strange decision when it launched the Galaxy S23 FE as the successor to the Galaxy S21 FE, skipping one in the middle. However, information about the next generation of the FE lineup has emerged, hinting at its possible launch.

Moto X50 Ultra may be unveiled soon since the phone has recently been teased officially. The company teaser hinted at the design of the handset. It has been tipped to be launched globally with slight changes and a different moniker. It is expected to come with upgrades over the last Moto X-series model, the Moto X40.

Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G is confirmed to launch in India soon. The phone has officially been teased by the company. It appears with a large circular rear camera module, similar to the ones seen on Realme 12 series models unveiled recently. Now the company announced a new contactless control feature that the Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G will have.

Infinix Smart 8 Plus was launched in India on Friday, March 1. The phone comes with an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity chipset and a large battery. It is also equipped with AI-backed dual rear cameras and the company's Magic Ring feature. The handset ships with an Android 13 Go Edition-based user interface.

Nokia G42 5G was launched in India in September 2023 with two colour options and a single RAM and storage configuration. In October last year, the company introduced a third colourway and a second RAM and storage option as well. Now the company has announced a new 4GB RAM variant of the handset, which is set to be the cheapest variant of the phone.

As the expected launch of Samsung’s highly-anticipated Galaxy Z foldables draws nearer, we now have an expected launch timeline and a location, both of which happen to be out of the ordinary. Additionally, new details about the cheaper variant of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 have also showed up in the rumour mill.

Qualcomm, the chipmaker whose SoCs power nearly a third of all smartphones globally, is working on its next generation flagship chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. The company has now provided an update on the SoC, that will likely power upcoming high-end Android phones. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chip will launch later this year in October at the Snapdragon Summit.

Meizu 21 Pro was launched in China on Thursday, February 29. The phone launched with Qualcomm's latest octa-core chipset and a 5,050mAh battery with support for wireless charging. It also comes with a triple rear camera unit with hybrid OIS and EIS support. This model joins the base Meizu 21 handset, which was unveiled in November 2023.

Realme 12+ 5G has been unveiled in Malaysian and Indonesian markets. The phone launched with an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity chipset, a full-HD+ OLED screen, and a triple rear camera unit. The model ships with an Android 14-based UI. It is also confirmed to launch in India on March 6 alongside the Realme 12 5G.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 design has been leaked by a tipster. months ahead of its anticipated debut. Detailed images show the design and specifications of the upcoming clamshell-style phone that will succeed the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5. The company's next compact Galaxy Z Flip series smartphones could appear very similar to the model launched by the company last year, according to a report.