The iPhone 17 series has been unveiled, alongside the Apple Watch Series 11, Watch Ultra 3, Watch SE 3, and AirPods Pro 3. The latest lineup includes the standard iPhone 17, iPhone Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. The company has also launched the iPhone Air, which replaces the iPhone Plus variant, offering a sleek design. Compared to last year’s iPhone 16, the iPhone 17 now offers a 120Hz refresh rate display and higher base storage.
Samsung is reportedly testing high-capacity silicon-carbon smartphone batteries, including 12,000mAh and 18,000mAh prototypes, according to a tipster. A larger 20,000mAh prototype reportedly failed durability tests after about 960 charge cycles. The 12,000mAh version uses a dual-cell design, while the 18,000mAh model uses three cells. Samsung SDI is said to be refining cell stacking and battery management systems as testing continues. Silicon-carbon batteries can store more energy than lithium-ion cells, potentially enabling thinner smartphones with significantly larger battery capacities in future devices.
OnePlus 15T will be available for purchase in China in “White Chocolate” (translated from Chinese) colour option, along with the recently announced “Pure Cocoa” (brown) and “Relaxing Matcha” (green) shades, the company announced on Tuesday. The handset is scheduled to be launched in China later this month. The phone is now available for pre-order in the country via the Oppo China online store. It is confirmed to sport a 6.32-inch display, along with 1.1mm thick bezels.
Infinix GT 50 Pro 5G real-life images have been shared by a tech blogger, revealing the phone’s design. Additionally, the smartphone has reportedly been spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) database, suggesting that the rumoured Infinix could be launched soon in the country. The phone is shown to carry a dual rear camera unit, housed inside a rectangular camera island. Moreover, it could feature a SIM tray on the bottom. The smartphone is tipped to sport a 50-megapixel main camera on the back.
Oppo Find X9 Ultra and Oppo Find X9s have reportedly received NBTC certification in Thailand, suggesting an upcoming global launch. According to a report, the handsets were listed with model numbers CPH2841 and CPH2873. Oppo has confirmed that the Find X9 Ultra will launch in select global markets later this year, marking the brand’s first Ultra model to debut outside China. The report also claims the Find X9s could use the Dimensity 9500s chipset, while the Find X9 Ultra may be priced around Rs. 1,40,000.
The Oppo K14x 5G was launched in India in February as the first model in the latest K14 lineup. The brand has now introduced a new RAM and storage configuration for the handset. Customers can now purchase the Oppo K14x 5G’s new base variant with 4GB RAM and 64GB onboard storage. The company says it aims to make the handset more accessible to value-conscious buyers such as students and first-time smartphone users.
Vivo has revealed new details about the telephoto system of the upcoming Vivo X300 Ultra. The handset will feature built-in lenses covering 14mm, 35mm, 85mm, and 200mm focal lengths, with optional Zeiss teleconverter accessories extending the range to 400mm. One accessory, called the "Big Gun" 400, supports high magnification and 200-megapixel optical output with up to 17.4x zoom. Vivo also introduced a lighter "Lipstick" 200mm teleconverter weighing 153g. The system includes 3-degree optical stabilisation, supports CIPA stabilisation ratings, and offers 14 shooting modes for photography and video.
The Vivo T5x 5G will be launched in India next week, the company announced on Tuesday. The successor to the Vivo T4x 5G, which was introduced in March 2025, will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo chipset. The brand claims its upcoming handset will offer the largest battery life in its segment, while also having an IP68 + IP69-rated build for dust and water resistance. It is confirmed to run on Android 16-based OriginOS 6.
Poco C85x 5G has been launched in India by the Xiaomi sub-brand as the second model in the company’s C85 lineup. The phone is scheduled to go on sale in the country on March 14 at 12 pm IST via Flipkart. The new Poco C85x 5G will be available for purchase in Black, Gold, and Green colour options. It will be offered in 4GB+64GB and 4GB+128GB RAM and storage configurations. The handset is backed by a 6,300mAh battery. It also features a dual rear camera unit, headlined by a 32-megapixel primary shooter.
Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold will be equipped with a redesigned rear camera module, as per the leaked computer-aided design (CAD) renders of the phone. The purported renders were shared online by Android Headlines. The rumoured foldable from the Mountain View-based company is shown to feature a rectangular deco on the back, featuring two pill-shaped camera modules to house a triple rear camera unit. The company could reposition the LED flash to the left of the camera island. It appears to sport similar hole punch display cutouts on the cover and foldable screens as the Pixel 10 Pro Fold.
iQOO reportedly teased the upcoming iQOO Z11 smartphone in China during its seventh anniversary event. The handset is confirmed to feature a 165Hz gaming display and a 9,020mAh battery, the largest ever used in an iQOO phone. The device has also appeared on certification sites, suggesting an imminent launch. Leaks indicate it may sport a 6.83-inch 1.5K display, support 90W fast charging, and offer a 16GB + 512GB configuration. The iQOO Z11 is expected to launch in China later this month.
Apple now assembles about 25 percent of the total iPhone units in India, according to a Bloomberg report. This reportedly comes as the Cupertino-based tech giant continues to shift its manufacturing base from China to other regions due to multiple reasons, including geopolitics. The company is said to annually produce between 220 million and 230 million smartphone units. In 2025, the tech giant, through its contract manufacturers, including Foxconn, Tata Electronics, and Pegatron, assembles about 55 million units. This comes months after a Union Minister announced that the company shipped $16 million worth of iPhone models from India in the first nine months of FY26.
Apple is said to have finalised its plans for the next-generation entry-level smartphone in its lineup, ubiquitously known as the iPhone 18e. According to a tipster, the Cupertino-based tech giant has already locked in development plans for the purported handset even before the new iPhone 17e is publicly available for purchase. Previous reports indicate that Apple may launch only three iPhone models this year, breaking away from a pattern that has continued since 2020.
Lava Bold 2 5G will be launched in India by the Noida-based smartphone maker on March 13 at 12 pm IST, the company has confirmed. The phone will be available for purchase in the country via Amazon. The handset is teased to be offered in at least a black colour option, too. The upcoming Lava Bold 2 5G will feature an under-display fingerprint scanner for security, along with a hole punch display cutout to house the selfie camera. It will also ship with a dual rear camera unit, placed inside a rectangular camera island.
Realme Note 80 has been launched in select South East Asian countries, including Indonesia, as the latest budget offering in the Chinese smartphone maker’s Note series. The handset is currently on sale in the country via the Realme Indonesia online store. It is offered in Glacier Blue and Storm Black colour options. The handset is available in 4GB+64GB and 4GB+128GB RAM and storage configurations. An octa core Unisoc T7250 chipset powers the new Realme Note series handset. It also packs a 6,300mAh battery with support for 15W wired charging.
Samsung has reportedly introduced an Inactivity restart security feature for Galaxy smartphones that automatically reboots a device if it stays locked for 72 hours. The option is available under Security and Privacy settings and places the phone in a restricted state after restarting until it is unlocked. The feature is intended to protect user data if a device is lost or stolen. It has been spotted on some Galaxy S25 units and the Galaxy Z Fold 7, but not yet on the Galaxy S26 series.
Poco C85x 5G will be equipped with a 6,300mAh battery, which is claimed to provide up to two days of battery life, the Chinese smartphone maker revealed on Monday. The new detail was revealed after the tech firm updated the dedicated microsite for the handset on Flipkart. The company has also confirmed that the upcoming Poco C85x 5G will sport a 6.9-inch display, delivering up to 120Hz of AdaptiveSync refresh rate, 240Hz of touch sampling rate, and TUV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, Low Blue Light, and Flicker Free certifications.
Samsung is reportedly considering adding vibe coding tools to its Galaxy smartphones. As per the report, the South Korean tech giant is looking into offering artificial intelligence (AI) tools that will allow users to customise first-party apps and the user interface however they like. This means that while users may not be able to perform heavy coding tasks, the tool will let them create and edit apps and system-level experiences.
Vivo V70 FE has been launched in Indonesia as the latest addition to the company’s Vivo V70 lineup. The phone was unveiled in the country along with the Vivo V70, which was recently launched in India. The handset is set to go on sale in Indonesia via the Vivo online store. It is offered in Blue, Light Purple, and Silver colour options, and will be available for purchase in 8GB+256GB and 12GB+256GB RAM and storage configurations. It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo chipset, paired with a 7,000mAh battery.
Poco has confirmed that the Poco X8 Pro series will launch on March 17 at 20:00 GMT+8 (5:30pm IST). The lineup is expected to include the Poco X8 Pro and Poco X8 Pro Max, both tipped to focus on improved performance. Reports suggest the phones could use MediaTek’s Dimensity 8500 Ultra and Dimensity 9500s chips. Pricing details have also surfaced online. The devices may be rebadged Redmi Turbo models and are expected to feature 1.5K OLED displays, large batteries, and high-speed charging support.
Vivo X300s could be launched soon by the Chinese smartphone maker, as a company executive has revealed the key details, including the display features and camera configuration, of the upcoming handset. The Vivo X300s was earlier expected to be unveiled with the Vivo X300 Max moniker. However, Vivo’s Han Boxiao has now confirmed that the Max model will arrive as the Vivo X300s. The phone will be equipped with a 6.78-inch display, featuring BOE Q10 Plus luminescent material, while offering up to 144Hz of refresh rate. It is also shown to sport a hole punch display cutout for the selfie camera and a flat frame.
Case renders for the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL, shared by accessory maker ThinBorne, hint at subtle design tweaks ahead of its expected launch. The images suggest the phone could retain a similar size while featuring a slightly less protruding camera bar with a wider, rounded rectangular shape. Reports also indicate Google may introduce an under-display infrared system for improved face unlock. The Pixel 11 lineup is expected to debut later in 2026.
The iPhone Fold is expected to be launched later this year as the first foldable from the Cupertino-based tech giant. The handset will reportedly debut along with the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. However, the company has yet to confirm the launch. Months ahead of its anticipated unveiling, the purported computer-aided design (CAD) renders of the book-style foldable have surfaced online, hinting at its design. The phone is shown to feature a dual rear camera unit, housed inside a horizontal pill-shaped camera module.
The Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G will be launched in India later this month, the company announced on Monday. As per the South Korean tech conglomerate, the upcoming handset is designed to provide dependable performance for communication, content consumption, and everyday productivity. It is confirmed to sport a 6.7-inch HD+ screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. The Galaxy M17e 5G will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 5G chipset, running on Android 16-based One UI 8.
The Oppo Find N6 launch date for the global markets has been announced. It is expected to arrive as the successor to the Find N5, which was introduced in February 2025. Ahead of its anticipated debut, the China-based smartphone maker has teased the presence of a minimal crease on the book-style foldable. The Oppo Find N6 is also confirmed to support stylus input, utilising the Oppo AI Pen as an accessory.
Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed the secret behind the company’s success during an interview on Sunday. The interaction was part of the Cupertino-based tech giant’s upcoming 50th anniversary on April 1. During the conversation, the executive also touched upon Steve Jobs’ legacy, the iPhone-maker's philosophy, and how it managed to stay among the top tech companies for the entirety of its existence.
Apple is looking into ways to 3D print aluminium enclosures for the future Apple Watch models, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman writes in the latest edition of his Power On newsletter. The Cupertino-based tech giant could also be working on ways to manufacture aluminium enclosures for future iPhone models. This will reportedly help the iPhone-maker to bring greater efficiency to the manufacturing process of the Apple Watch and iPhone models. Gurman added that this decision builds on the tech giant’s move to use 3D printed titanium casings for the latest Apple Watch Ultra 3, which was launched in September 2025.
The OnePlus 15T is rumoured to launch in China soon as the successor to the OnePlus 13T, which was introduced in April 2025. Ahead of its anticipated debut, the company has released the first official image of the handset, revealing its overall look and camera layout. The upcoming handset appears to feature slim side bezels and a compact body, aligning with the company’s positioning of the phone as a small-screen flagship.
Vivo appears to have showcased another X300-series smartphone at MWC 2026, which leaks suggest could be the rumoured Vivo X300 Max. The handset was seen during a MediaTek Dimensity 9500 presentation and was identified by a journalist, who shared images showing the model number V2548A. Photos indicate a Zeiss-branded rear camera layout with three visible sensors. The phone has also surfaced on China’s 3C certification database with support for 90W wired charging and is expected to feature a 6.78-inch LTPO OLED display and a 7,000mAh battery.
Poco X8 Pro series will be launched in select global markets on March 17, according to a report citing industry sources. This comes soon after the company confirmed that its upcoming Poco X series, expected to be called the Poco X8 Pro and Poco X8 Pro Max, will be equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra and Dimensity 9500s chipsets, respectively. In the past, the phones have also been spotted on Xiaomi's website in Europe. The Poco X8 lineup is confirmed to be launched in India soon.
Xiaomi, on Friday, announced a new artificial intelligence (AI) agent, dubbed miclaw, for its smartphones and smart home devices. The agentic AI assistant has now entered a limited closed beta phase, and the company is now testing how the agent performs in real-world scenarios. The Chinese tech giant said that the tool is designed to function as a device-wide assistant that can autonomously complete tasks across third-party apps and system features.
OnePlus 15T is confirmed to feature a 6.32-inch flat display. The display has rounded corners and slim bezels on all four sides. It is confirmed to feature an upgraded 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor and support magnetic accessories. Separately, the OnePlus 15T was spotted on Geekbench with model number OnePlus PLZ110. It was spotted with Android 16 and 16GB RAM. The OnePlus 15T is already confirmed to ship with a 7,500mAh battery.
Vivo X300 Ultra was recently showcased at MWC 2026 in Barcelona. A company executive recently confirmed that the handset will feature a 200-megapixel primary camera, and has now shared more information about its upgraded periscope telephoto unit. It is claimed to adopt a gimbal-style stabilisation concept, achieving CIPA 7.0 professional-grade stabilisation. Apart from this, the Vivo X300 Ultra will also introduce a new focus tracking technology.
Poco C85x 5G will be launched in India on March 10 as the latest addition to the Poco C series, the Chinese smartphone announced on Friday. On top of this, the Xiaomi sub-brand has updated the dedicated microsite for the handset to reveal its design. The phone appears with a dual rear camera unit, housed inside a pill-shaped camera module. The handset is shown to sport a dual-tone flat panel on the back. Moreover, it will be offered in at least a gold colour option. More details are expected to be revealed in the coming days.
Google has started warning users about Android apps that consume excessive battery due to high background activity. The Google Play Store will now display warning labels on apps that cause excessive battery drain. The apps which repeatedly cross the "Excessive Partial Wake Lock" threshold will be excluded from Play Store recommendations. Affected apps misuse Android’s partial wake lock mechanism and keep the CPU running in the background.
Poco X8 Pro Max has reportedly been spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking platform with the Xiaomi 2602BPC18G model number. The handset appears with an octa core chipset. This comes soon after the Xiaomi sub-brand teased that one of the models in the upcoming Poco X8 series will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra SoC, while the second phone will be equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 9500s chipset. The handsets are expected to be launched by the company later this month in India.
Motorola Razr 70 has appeared on the TENAA certification database, revealing key specifications of the upcoming foldable smartphone. The listing suggests it will feature a 6.9-inch OLED main display and a 3.63-inch cover screen, similar to the Razr 60. It is expected to be powered by a 2.75GHz octa-core chipset with up to 18GB RAM and up to 1TB storage. The phone may include dual 50-megapixel rear cameras and a 32-megapixel front camera. Battery capacity and dimensions appear largely unchanged from the previous generation.
Google Pixel 10a is now available for purchase in India via Flipkart. The handset was launched in the country and other global markets on February 18 as the entry-level addition to its flagship Pixel 10 series. The new Pixel 10a is offered in a single 8GB+256GB RAM and storage configuration and in Berry, Fog, Lavender, and Obsidian colour options. It packs a 5,100mAh battery and features the same Tensor G4 chipset, which powers last year’s Pixel 9a. The new smartphone also ships with an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.
Oppo Find N6 will launch later this month. Now, Oppo announced that the Watch X3 will be launched alongside the new foldable smartphone. The company has posted a teaser video revealing the design of the wearable. Meanwhile, a well-known tipster shared alleged renders of the Oppo Find N6 on X. The renders show the phone in black, grey and orange colour options. The foldable is rumoured to come with a 6.62-inch outer display and an 8.12-inch external screen.
Realme C83 5G has been launched in India by the Chinese smartphone maker as the latest addition to its lineup. The handset is scheduled to go on sale in the country on March 7 at 12 pm IST via Flipkart and the Realme online store. It will be available for purchase in Blooming Purple and Sprouting Green colour options, and three RAM and storage configurations. It sports a 6.8-inch HD+ (720x1,570 pixels) LCD screen, offering up to 144Hz of refresh rate and up to 900 nits of peak brightness. The phone packs a 7,000mAh Titan Battery with support for 15W wired charging.
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion has debuted in India as a new mid-premium smartphone with a 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED display that supports a 144Hz refresh rate. The handset is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset and comes with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. It features a 50-megapixel Sony LYTIA 710 primary rear camera with OIS, a 13-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 32-megapixel selfie camera. The device packs a 7,000mAh battery with 68W charging and is priced from Rs. 26,999.
Samsung has reportedly increased the prices of several smartphones in India across its Galaxy M, F, and A series. The revisions are said to have taken effect on March 5. Updated prices are already reflected on Samsung’s official website. Models including the Galaxy M36, F36, M17 5G, F17 5G, A17 5G, and A06 5G have seen hikes of up to Rs. 3,000 depending on the variant. Samsung has not yet responded to Gadgets 360’s request for comment.
Chinese regulatory TENAA published a listing for an upcoming Honor phone. The handset listed with model number LNA-AN00 is believed to be the Honor X80i. As per the entry, it has a 6.6-inch OLED display with 1,200x2,600 pixels resolution. It is listed with an octa-core processor with a 2.6GHz CPU speed. It has a dual rear camera unit and a 6,800mAh battery.
The OnePlus 15T is expected to go official in China soon as the latest addition to the OnePlus family, which already comprises the OnePlus 15 and OnePlus 15R. While its launch date has yet to be announced, a tipster has shed light on what it could offer in the display department. It is tipped to feature a 1.5K resolution screen with support for a high refresh rate. Meanwhile, a company official has confirmed several details about the upcoming OnePlus 15T, too.
The Samsung Galaxy A37 5G and Galaxy A57 5G are expected to go official soon as the latest additions to the Galaxy A-series lineup. While the South Korean tech conglomerate has yet to confirm the handsets, their full specifications have been leaked. According to a report, both models will come with a 120Hz full HD+ AMOLED screen. The Samsung Galaxy A37 5G may be powered by the Exynos 1480 SoC, while the Galaxy A57 5G could run on a slightly more powerful processor.
Samsung has filed a design patent with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in the US, which received registration approval earlier this month, on March 3. The patent document reveals the design of the purported clamshell-style foldable smartphone. The handset will reportedly feature two cover displays, along with a dual rear camera unit and an LED flash. If the phone goes into production, it would mark a shift from the company's current design. For context, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 sports a single 4.1-inch AMOLED display on the outside.
Nothing Phone 4a has been launched in India and other global markets, along with the Nothing Phone 4a Pro. The new smartphones are scheduled to go on sale in India via Flipkart. The latest Phone 4a will be available for purchase in Black, Blue, Pink, and White colour options. The handset is powered by Qualcomm’s octa core Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset, which is built on a 4nm Gen 2 TSMC process. It is backed by a 5,400mAh battery, with support for 50W wired fast charging. It is equipped with the new Glyph Bar interface, which comprises 63 mini-LEDs and six individually addressable zones.
Oppo’s upcoming Find N6 foldable is expected to launch in China in March, although the company has not revealed the exact date yet. Recent leaks suggest the phone may feature a 6.62-inch outer display and an 8.12-inch inner LTPO screen with adaptive refresh rates. It is tipped to run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and include a Hasselblad-backed triple camera system with a 200-megapixel primary sensor. The handset could also pack a 6,000mAh battery with 80W wired and 50W wireless charging.
Honor 600 Lite has been launched with a 6.6-inch AMOLED display and a 6,520mAh battery with 45W charging support. It has a dual rear camera unit headlined by a 108-megapixel primary sensor and runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite chipset paired with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. The Honor 600 Lite is currently available in Malaysia in two colour options.
Vivo teased the launch of the Vivo T5x 5G in India on Thursday. It is expected to arrive as the successor to the T4x 5G, which was introduced in March 2025. Alongside its launch confirmation, the brand has highlighted its benchmark score, suggesting that it will focus on performance within the mid-range segment. While its specifications have yet to be announced, leaks suggested that the upcoming Vivo T5x 5G will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo chipset.
Oppo and MediaTek jointly announced new on-device artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities for future smartphones at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026. The two companies are collaborating to develop and deploy new AI features for Oppo phones that do not require cloud connectivity to function. The announcements were made at MediaTek’s AI for Life keynote on Wednesday.
