Motorola Razr 60 Ultra will be introduced in India next week, the company has revealed. In addition to confirming the launch date, Motorola has teased the smartphone's colour options and key features. The clamshell foldable handset and the standard Motorola Razr 60 were also unveiled in the US in April. The upcoming Indian variant is expected to be similar to its global counterpart.
iQOO 15 will debut with a 6.85-inch 2K Samsung Everest Display featuring 2K LEAD OLED technology and Samsung’s M14 luminescent material. Vivo Labs reports the screen offers 40 percent higher luminous efficiency, 44 percent lower power use, 50 percent longer lifespan, and 60 percent less smearing than its predecessor. The display will deliver up to 6,000 nits peak brightness, 144Hz refresh rate, 3,200Hz touch response rate, 8T LTPO, ultra-low motion blur, TÜV certifications, Eye Comfort 2.0, and ultra-dim mode.
Origin OS 6, a user interface built on top of Android 16, will soon be released in India for Vivo and iQOO smartphones, a company executive has announced. The new user interface will replace the Funtouch OS 15 skin in the country, which is based on Android 15.
Realme GT 8 series, comprising the standard Realme GT 8 and the Realme GT 8 Pro, will be unveiled by the Chinese smartphone maker next month. The company recently teased the design of the Pro model on a social media platform. Now, a tipster has shared an alleged render of the phone, which reveals its rear design. The handset might carry a redesigned, square camera module on the back, housing three camera sensors.
Apple has released the iOS 26.1 Beta update for iPhone. It expands the number of languages which are supported by Apple Intelligence, including Danish, Dutch, and Norwegian. Apart from this, Live Translation for AirPods, which was announced at the ‘Awe Dropping’ event on September 9, will also reportedly benefit from more languages that work with the feature.
Xiaomi 17 series is going to debut in China later this month. The phones in Xiaomi’s upcoming lineup will be among the first handsets to come equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. The Pro models will also sport a secondary display on the back, placed inside a rectangular camera module. Now, the company has officially confirmed the charging speed and display specifications of the soon-to-launch Xiaomi 17 Pro Max.
Oppo Find X9 leaks have been surfacing online for a while. Alleged renders of the upcoming handset had recently surfaced online, revealing the front design of the smartphone. Now, a company executive has officially shared a few images of the Oppo Find X9 series, showing its rear design and colourways. The Chinese smartphone maker recently announced that its next flagship phone, the Oppo Find X9, will debut in China in October.
Samsung’s Fab Grab Fest 2025 brings festive deals across smartphones, laptops, tablets, wearables, TVs, and appliances. Buyers can get up to 53 percent off Galaxy smartphones, 59 percent off Galaxy Book laptops, and 50 percent off Galaxy Tabs and wearables, along with instant bank discounts of up to Rs. 20,000. TVs are offered at up to 51 percent off with free Soundbars or extra TVs. At the same time, refrigerators, washing machines, microwaves, and ACs come with up to 48 percent off, extended warranties, EMI options, and cashback up to Rs. 55,000.
Vivo X300 series will be launched next month in China. Latest teasers by Vivo reveal that the Vivo X300 and X300 Pro will feature a Zeiss 2.35x telephoto zoom lens. This telephoto converter can be used to enhance the focal length of the telephoto camera. Both phones are confirmed to feature a 200-megapixel telephoto sensor and MediaTek Dimensity 9500 SoC.
Samsung has reportedly started pushing the stable One UI 8 update to last year’s Galaxy S24 FE. According to a report, the rollout began with beta testers in South Korea and includes the latest security patch. The Android 16-based skin introduces redesigned apps, improved functionality, and Live Updates for tracking activities and sporting events. The Now Brief feature is also said to be available with this update.
One UI 8 has been rolled out for the Galaxy S24 series in South Korea, as per a tipster. Meanwhile, Samsung has also confirmed its release for its sixth-generation foldables --- the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the Galaxy Z Flip 6 --- in the same market. The update, which is based on Android 16, also brings the latest security patch for September 2025.
iQOO 15 rumours have been surfacing online for a while. Now, the company has revealed the rear design of the upcoming flagship smartphone via a Weibo post. Moreover, some specifications and features of the phone have been leaked online. This comes after the Chinese smartphone maker recently made the phone available for pre-orders in China. The handset will launch in October. However, the company has yet to reveal its exact launch date.
Oppo Find X9 series China launch date announced. The Oppo Find X8 successors are confirmed to come with up to 7,500mAh battery, ColorOS 16 and the new MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset. The lineup will be launched in global markets outside China soon. The series will feature Oppo's self-developed Trinity Engine and Hasselblad-tuned rear camera setup.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra, Xiaomi 15S Pro, and Redmi K80 Pro will be among the first smartphones to get the Chinese smartphone maker’s Android 16-based HyperOS 3 update. The company will start rolling out the latest software version on October 15. By the end of October, other devices such as Xiaomi smartwatches, foldable phones, tablets, and smart TVs will also start receiving the HyperOS 3 update.
MediaTek Dimensity 9500 SoC has been launched, featuring a third-generation design with only performance cores, and it delivers up to 29 percent better single-core and 16% better multi-core performance than its predecessor. Flagship smartphones like the Oppo Find X9 series and Vivo X300 lineup will be launched with the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 SoC in Q4 2025.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to debut a “Private Display” feature, allowing users to protect sensitive content in public. It can reportedly be manually enabled for select apps, like banking, or scheduled automatically, with options for “Manual” or “Maximum Privacy,” which dims the screen for improved protection. The phone may also feature Flex Magic Pixel OLED technology, which adjusts viewing angles to prevent others from seeing the screen and, combined with AI, enhances privacy without reducing display quality.
Xiaomi 17 series will comprise the standard Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max. The launch for the handsets has been scheduled for September 25 by the company. Now, the smartphone maker has confirmed some specifications of the standard Xiaomi 17 model. One of the company executives has already revealed that the phone will offer a significant upgrade over its predecessor, the Xiaomi 15.
Amazon Great Indian Festival and Flipkart’s Big Billion Days Sale have now commenced for their respective subscribers in India. Several iPhone models are currently listed at considerably lower rates than their usual market prices. Shoppers can purchase iPhone 14, iPhone 15, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max with discounts, bank offers, and more.
Realme GT 8 series will launch soon, a company executive recently confirmed. Now, the company has announced that the upcoming Realme lineup will debut in China in October. However, the Chinese smartphone maker has not revealed the exact launch date yet. Moreover, the pre-orders for the Realme GT 8 series are now open in the country. The tech firm said that customers who pre-book a handset would be eligible to redeem additional benefits at the time of purchase.
Xiaomi 17 series will be launched in China this month, featuring the Xiaomi 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max. The company has announced the Xiaomi 17 series launch date and the lineup will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC. Xiaomi replaces the Ultra branding with Pro Max, possibly to compete more directly with Apple. All models have Leica-backed cameras, while the Pro models add a “Magic Back Screen.” Despite upgrades, pricing is expected to match predecessors.
iPhone Air teardown video has been released by gadget-repair site iFixit, offering a glimpse of its internals and rating its repairability. The new model, which was launched as Apple's thinnest iPhone ever with a 5.6mm slim build, has easily swappable batteries and a modular USB Type-C port. At the end, the teardown video gives the iPhone Air repairability score of seven out of 10.
The Vivo X300 series will be launched in China on October 13, as per the company. The upcoming lineup will include the standard X300 and X300 Pro models, both sporting a circular camera island at the back. The Vivo X300 is confirmed to arrive in four shades, including Free Blue, Comfortable Purple, Pure Black. We can expect more details to surface closer to the launch of the Vivo X300 series, which is scheduled for October 13.
OnePlus 15 is expected to go official soon as the successor to the OnePlus 13. Ahead of its anticipated debut, a real-life unit of the handset was allegedly seen during an event, which showcases the rumoured design changes that are likely to arrive this year. It is seen in a white colourway, sporting a rectangular-shaped camera island aligned to the top-left corner of the screen. It appears similar to what we’ve seen on the OnePlus 13s and is a big change from the circular deco of its predecessor.
The launch of the Xiaomi 17 series will reportedly take place on September 30. Xiaomi is currently taking pre-orders for the phones in China. They will come with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. The company has started teasing the smartphones through Weibo. The Pro models are already confirmed to come with the "Magic Back Screen" feature.
Vivo and iQOO smartphones in India may soon transition from Funtouch OS to Origin OS, according to recent leaks, though no official confirmation has been made. A Reddit user claiming to be a Vivo India employee suggested Origin OS 6, based on Android 16, could roll out in India, beginning with flagship models before expanding to mid-range and budget devices. Meanwhile, Vivo has officially announced that Android 16-based Origin OS 6 will debut in China on October 10.
iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are expected to go official next year. Early rumours suggest that they will retain the design of iPhone 17 Pro models. They are expected to come with a "slightly transparent design" on the rear panel. They could feature a stainless-steel vapour chamber cooling system. The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are said to have 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch display sizes, respectively.
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G launched in Germany. It has a 6.7-inch display with a 90Hz refresh rate and has a triple rear camera unit headlined by a 50-megapixel primary camera. It features a 13-megapixel front-facing camera. The phone features a 5,000mAh battery and IP54 rated build.
Instamart’s Quick India Movement 2025 sale is running on the Swiggy and Instamart apps until September 28, featuring discounts of 50 to 90 percent and 10-minute deliveries. Golden Hour offers include the OnePlus 13R at Rs. 38,999 and Hammer AirFlow earbuds at Rs. 349, with additional hourly price drops. Other major deals cover the OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite at Rs. 16,999, Oppo K13x 5G at Rs. 12,499, Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 at Rs. 48,999, and JBL Flip 5 for Rs. 4,999. Extra savings will be available through bank cards and wallets.
Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale will be live on Flipkart Minutes from day one. The sale will start on September 22 for Plus and Black members. All shoppers can access the sale from September 23. The instant delivery platform will provide 10-minute doorstep delivery of items starting at midnight. The service will be available across 19 cities and 3,000 pin codes.
The iPhone 17 series, iPhone Air, Apple Watch Series 11, and AirPods Pro 3 are now available for purchase globally, including in India, following their debut at the ‘Awe Dropping’ event on September 9. Early reviews of the new devices have started surfacing, highlighting some notable issues. One such problem is a camera bug affecting the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro, where black boxes appear in photos. Apple is reportedly working on a software fix.
Xiaomi 17 series is confirmed to debut in China later this month. However, ahead of the launch date announcement, the Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max have been listed by the smartphone maker for pre-ordering in China. Confirmed to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, the Pro models in the lineup will feature a secondary display on the back, along with a Leica-branded triple rear camera unit.
The Redmi 15C 5G debuts with a 6.9-inch 120Hz Dot Drop display, MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, and Android 15-based HyperOS 2. It offers 4GB RAM, 256GB storage, and a 6,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging. The phone sports a 50-megapixel dual rear camera, an 8-megapixel selfie camera, and includes 5G, Bluetooth 5.4, USB-C, and a 3.5mm jack support. With IP64 dust and splash-resistant build, TÜV-certified eye safety, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, it is priced in Poland from PLN 699 (roughly Rs. 17,000).
iQOO 15 is likely to be launched in China next month. Pre-reservations for the smartphone have commenced ahead of its anticipated debut next month. The company has also shared details about its design. It is teased to come with a circular camera island at the back, illuminated by RGB lights. We can also see the right side of the handset’s frame and a single button with chiselled edges.
Vivo X300 series is expected to go official in China soon. Ahead of its debut, a company executive has revealed the design and colourways of the Vivo X300 and X300 Pro. Both handsets are confirmed to get a circular camera island and a left-aligned LED flash. The standard X300 will be available in blue and pink shades, while the Pro model may come in black and gold finishes.
Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2025 will begin on September 23 in India. It is the e-commerce giant's biggest annual sale event, offering lucrative deals on a wide range of products across various categories. Smartphones, especially, are expected to be available at considerably lower prices than their usual market rates. From iPhone 15 to Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, here are the biggest deals on smartphones you can find once the Amazon sale begins.
Oppo Find X9 series, comprising the standard Find X9 and Find X9 Pro, is set to launch in China next month. Leaks regarding the lineup’s specifications and features have been surfacing online for a while. Recently, an Oppo executive confirmed that the upcoming Find X9 series will be powered by the flagship MediaTek Dimensity chipset. Now, the alleged renders of the standard model have leaked online, revealing the design of the phone.
Samsung has announced festive deals on various devices such as the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24 FE, Galaxy S24, which are scheduled to begin next week. During the sale event, the South Korean smartphone maker will offer discounts on several Galaxy handsets across price segments and series in India. You will be able to save up to Rs. 58,000 on the Galaxy S24 Ultra, which was launched in January 2024 with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. On top of this, the company has also revealed the deal prices on several Galaxy A-series, M-series, and F-series smartphones.
Vivo V60 Lite 4G launch is yet to be confirmed officially by the Chinese smartphone company. But ahead of it, renders and specifications of the upcoming Vivo V-series phone have surfaced online. The Vivo V60 Lite 4G is said to feature a dual rear camera unit featuring a 50-megapixel Sony IMX882 sensor. It could get a Snapdragon 685 chipset and a 6,500mAh battery.
Samsung’s Project Moohan XR headset was earlier rumoured to launch by the end of September. However, a recent report suggests that the South Korean tech giant has postponed the launch of its first XR headset, unveiling the wearable in mid-October, during an online event. On top of this, the company has reportedly also changed the launch date of the Galaxy Z Tri Fold.
Samsung Galaxy S25 users in India appear to have started receiving the Android 16-based One UI 8 update in India. Posts on social media platforms suggest that the Galaxy S25 series users are getting the update alongside the September security patch. The update is around 4GB in size. It brings AI-powered features like Call Captions and updates to Now Brief.
Xiaomi's upcoming Xiaomi With Diwali sale has announced by the company, with offers on smartphones, tablets, wearables, and other electronics. The company’s Diwali sale begins on September 22, offering buyers products at lower rates than their market prices. Smartphones are available with up to 45 percent discount, while tablet prices will also be reduced by 60 percent. Shoppers can also avail of no-cost EMI offers and zero down payment options during the Xiaomi sale.
iOS 26 is currently available for iPhone users, and many users have started reporting problems with the Liquid Glass design. The interface in dark mode is reportedly causing optical illusions and eye strain for users. Some state that the app icons are misaligned in the new UI. Some users are suggesting that reducing Transparency would minimise the effects of the Liquid Glass design.
Apple is targeting a significant increase in its iPhone shipments in 2026, as per a report. The Cupertino-based tech giant expects to produce the highest volume of iPhone units in years, potentially crossing the 240 million units mark. Apple reportedly aims to initially produce the iPhone Fold in Taiwan before assembling it in India, and it could become a contributor in its 2026 shipments forecast.
Redmi K90 has been spotted on China’s 3C certification website with the model number 2510DRK44C. The listing suggests that the phone could support 100W fast charging. Moreover, a tipster has revealed that the handset could be powered by the soon-to-launch Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC. It is rumoured to offer a better “audio experience” and new accessories. The lineup is said to include the standard Redmi K90 and Redmi K90 Pro.
iQOO 15 could launch soon. Ahead of the formal reveal, a hands-on video showcasing the rear design of the phone has leaked online. Additionally, the iQOO 15 was spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking site with model number V2505A. It could run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (or Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) chipset.
Honor’s upcoming Magic 8 series and Magic V6 foldable could use 200-megapixel camera sensors. As per a tipster, significant camera upgrades are expected on the purported smartphones. One of the handsets in the Magic 8 series is also said to come with a 200-megapixel telephoto lens, in addition to a primary shooter with the same megapixel count.
Ahead of the Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2025 which begins September 23, the e-commerce giant has revealed a lucrative offer on the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. The handset, launched in 2023, will be available for purchase at an effective sale price of Rs. 71,999. Customers can also take advantage of bank offers, no-cost EMI options, and exchange deals to further lower the sale price of the handset.
Ahead of the Great Indian Festival Sale 2025, Amazon has revealed some of the top deals on smartphones that will be live on September 23. One of the most notable offers is on the iPhone 15. The handset is listed for Rs. 59,990, but customers will be able to purchase it for below Rs. 45,000, all of the offers combined.
Nothing OS 4.0, based on Android 16, has been officially announced. It brings a redesigned lock screen and a new AI Usage Dashboard. The Nothing OS 4.0 features an upgraded Camera and a smarter Gallery with the TrueLens Engine. It offers an Extra Dark. Nothing has confirmed that they will launch the Open Beta testing programme soon.
Amazon’s Great Indian Festival 2025 begins September 23, with Prime members getting early access. A major highlight is the OnePlus 13, launched at Rs. 69,999, now available for Rs. 57,999 with SBI card discounts. Other OnePlus models, including the 13s, Nord 4, Nord 5, and Nord CE series, will also see price cuts during the sale.
Instamart, the quick commerce platform, has already announced that its Quick India Movement Sale 2025 will start on September 19 and conclude on September 28. Days before the sale event starts, the company has revealed deals on several smartphones from brands like Apple, Realme, Oppo, OnePlus, Redmi, Xiaomi, and Samsung. Customers will be able to avail themselves of several cashback offers, on top of the bank discounts.
