Nothing Phone (4a) and Phone (4b) have been launched in India in a new base 6GB + 128GB RAM and storage configuration. Both smartphones are currently available for purchase in India via Flipkart. The Nothing Phone (4b) is also offered in 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB options, priced at Rs. 39,999 and Rs. 40,999, respectively. Meanwhile, the Nothing Phone (4a) is also available in 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, and 12GB + 256GB configurations, going up to Rs. 50,999. The Phone (4b) and Phone (4a) are offered in Black, Blue, and White colourways. However, the Pink colour option of the Phone (4a) is only available with higher-end models.
Qualcomm has reportedly said that it is working with Samsung Foundry on future Snapdragon mobile platforms. This indicates that the upcoming flagship chipsets will be manufactured using Samsung's advanced 2nm process technology. During a briefing at the Snapdragon Summit 2026, Chris Patrick, Qualcomm's Senior Vice President and Head of Mobile Handsets, reportedly revealed the company's relationship with Samsung Electronics and confirmed ongoing work with Samsung Foundry.
Xiaomi 18 and Redmi K100 have reportedly been spotted on the State Radio Regulation of China (SRRC) database, hinting at an imminent launch in the country. The handsets appear with the model numbers M261DB and M786BC. The listing hints that the two handsets could be launched soon in China. The Xiaomi 18 is said to support the N79 5G band, while the Redmi K100 might arrive with support for “regular 5G”. The leaker claims that the smartphone will be launched in or around December. It will reportedly be equipped with a 6.4-inch flat display with the M11 luminescent material and 1.5K resolution. Moreover, the Xiaomi 18 will reportedly pack a 7,200mAh battery and support 100W wired fast charging. It might also debut with support for wireless fast charging.
Flipkart has revealed sale prices and offers on several Google Pixel smartphones ahead of the Big Billion Days Sale 2026. The Pixel 11 will get an effective price of Rs. 69,999 after applicable offers, while the Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL will be available for Rs. 1,03,999 and Rs. 1,18,999, respectively. The Pixel 11 Pro Fold will be priced at Rs. 1,70,999, while the Pixel 10a will get an effective price of Rs. 39,999 during the sale.
Motorola has announced special prices on a range of its smartphones during Flipkart's Big Billion Days Sale 2026. Motorola Edge 70 Fusion, Motorola Edge 70 Pro, Motorola Edge 70 Pro+, Motorola Signature and Moto G37 Power are teased to be available at discounted rates. The Big Billion Days Sale 2026 will begin on Flipkart on October 9, with early access starting October 8 for eligible customers. Motorola Signature will be available from Rs. 57,499 during the sale.
Oppo Reno 16t has been launched in China, joining the Oppo Reno 16 and Oppo Reno 16 Pro. The new smartphone is available for purchase in the country via the Oppo China online store in Galaxy Purple, Heartbeat, and The Moonlit Night is Dark colour options (translated from Chinese) colour options. It is also offered in 12GB + 256GB and 16GB + 512GB RAM and storage configurations. The phone is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super chipset, paired with a 6,700mAh battery. The handset carries a triple rear camera unit, led by a 200-megapixel main shooter
With the launch of Samsung’s latest Z series foldables firmly in the rear window, the focus has shifted to the upcoming flagship Galaxy S lineup. The next generation, ubiquitously known as the Galaxy S27 series, is expected to comprise four models, with the Galaxy S27 Ultra sitting atop the lineup. A tipster has now shared several case renders of the purported handset, which suggest that some details of the camera layout could be different from what has been seen in previous renders.
Google's Android Dev Summit returns on October 28 to October 29, 2026, after a four-year gap. The event will cover Android 18. This exclusive in-person event for select professional Android developers will take place at Google's Event Centre at Bay View in Mountain View, California. Developers who cannot attend the main event in California will also have an opportunity to participate in Android Dev Summit: Extended London. The event could include sessions focused on bringing artificial intelligence capabilities to Android apps and experiences. It could also include sessions on Android XR, technical sessions, development tools, and app tools.
Lava Virat Curve 5G will be available for purchase in India beginning today, following its launch last week. The latest handset from the homegrown brand sports a mini display at the back, which lets users set custom text and emojis and check notifications without unlocking the phone. It features a 6.67-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The Lava Virat Curve 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 5G chipset and packs a 6,000mAh battery.
At the recently held OnePlus Gaming Conference in China, the brand announced more details about its upcoming flagship. The OnePlus 16 will be officially announced on October 12 in China. At the event, OnePlus showcased the unannounced smartphone’s gaming 185 fps gaming mode.
Oppo F35 series will be launched in India on October 5, the smartphone maker announced on Monday via a press release. The lineup is now confirmed to include the standard Oppo F35 5G and the higher-end Oppo F35 Pro 5G. Moreover, the company has revealed that the Oppo F35 5G will be offered in at least a white colourway, while the Oppo F35 Pro 5G will be available for purchase in an orange shade. In terms of the design, the two phones are shown to be quite different from each other. The Oppo F35 5G will sport a horizontal pill-shaped camera module, featuring a dual camera unit and LED flash, placed at the top of the rear flat panel.
Post the China launch of Oppo’s Find X10 series. The global Find X10 model has been spotted on the benchmarking website Geekbench. The handset is revealed to have the same chipset as the model sold in China. The phone is currently listed for pre-order in select markets globally.
Vivo X Fold 6 was recently launched in China as the company’s latest generation foldable. A tipster claims that the handset is now expected to make its India debut. It is tipped to be launched next month as the successor to the Vivo X Fold 5, which was introduced in July 2025. The Vivo X Fold 6 could be offered with two RAM and storage configurations and a choice of two colour options.
Amazon is currently offering Early Deals ahead of the Great Indian Festival 2026. The sale offers customers access to discounted prices on several smartphones ahead of the main festive sale. The Amazon Great Indian Festival will begin on October 8, while the early offers are already available on the platform. Customers can also avail of a 10 percent instant discount when using eligible SBI Credit or Debit Cards and EMI transactions.
As the government celebrates 12 years of the Make in India initiative, Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has highlighted the growing depth of India's smartphone manufacturing ecosystem. The minister said that India is moving from assembling handsets to producing components and materials used inside them. In a series of posts on X, Vaishnaw explained how the manufacturing ecosystem is moving further up the supply chain. His comments come as the government pushes the Rs. 62,500 crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme.
Vivo V80 price in India has reportedly been revealed ahead of its October 6 launch. A tipster claims the 8GB + 128GB variant will carry a box MRP of Rs. 1,19,999, while its actual launch price could be above Rs. 60,000. The leak also points to a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, LPDDR4X RAM, UFS 3.1 storage and IP68/IP69 ratings. Vivo has already confirmed a 144Hz display, ZEISS cameras, a 7,200mAh battery and 90W charging.
Infinix GT NX Series peripherals have been launched as the company's latest gaming accessories. It includes the GT NX Controller and GT NX Station. The new accessories are designed to address common mobile gaming issues such as touchscreen controls, thermal throttling and unstable wireless connections. The Infinix GT NX Controller features a glass touchpad. The GT NX Station features a 9-in-1 port setup.
Oppo F35 Pro 5G and Oppo F35 5G will be launched in India on October 5, according to a tipster. The Oppo F35 Pro 5G will reportedly be powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Max chipset, while the Oppo F35 5G is said to feature the MediaTek Dimensity 6360 SoC. The Oppo F35 5G could sport a 6.57-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED display, delivering up to a 120Hz refresh rate. The Pro model is said to also offer Rainstorm Touch support. Both smartphones will reportedly be equipped with an 8,000mAh battery, while offering support for 80W wired fast charging. The Oppo F35 series might arrive with a dual rear camera unit, led by a 50-megapixel primary shooter with optical image stabilisation. While the Pro model might feature an 8-megapixel ultrawide rear camera, the standard model is said to offer a 2-megapixel secondary shooter.
Flipkart is gearing up for its biggest festive sale of the year. The Big Billion Days Sale 2026 is all set to begin next month, bringing discounts across smartphones and other electronics. The e-commerce platform has already started teasing several smartphone deals. The lineup includes recent launches as well as some popular flagship and mid-range smartphones from Apple, Samsung, Google, Motorola, Realme, Vivo, and others. While the exact deal prices for several models are yet to be revealed, Flipkart has confirmed bank offers and early access for eligible customers.
HMD Vibe 2 Pro will launch in India on September 29. It is confirmed to come with a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC and a 6,000mAh battery. It will feature a dual rear camera unit headlined by a 64-megapixel Sony main camera. The HMD Vibe 2 Pro will ship with Android 16. It will also include Indus AI, which HMD says can support 22 Indian languages. It will be available for purchase through Flipkart.
Oppo K14 Plus 5G will be launched in India with a price tag of under Rs. 45,000, the company has revealed. This confirms that the Oppo K14 Plus 5G will be significantly more expensive than the Oppo K14 5G, which currently retails at a starting price of Rs. 25,999 for the 6GB + 128GB RAM and storage configuration, going up to Rs. 28,999 for the top-end 6GB + 256GB variant. The Oppo K14 Plus 5G is confirmed to be launched in India on September 29 at 12 pm IST. The phone will be offered in orange and white colour options.
Vivo S2 FE will be launched in India on October 6 at 12 pm IST, the company has confirmed. Apart from this, the microsite confirms that the handset will be available for purchase in the country via Flipkart. In terms of design, it is shown in a green finish, sporting a flat rear panel. The square-shaped rear camera module will be placed in the top-left corner of the panel, with two camera lenses and an LED flash. On top of this, the power button and volume controls of the Vivo S2 FE will be placed on its right side, while the left side will be left clean. The phone is confirmed to ship with an unspecified version of OriginOS, too.
A social media post now claims that global models of the Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max may have lower-capacity batteries than their Chinese counterparts. The information is reportedly buried in HyperOS code and has revealed a 14 percent and 17 percent drop in capacity for each model, respectively.
Oppo Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max are confirmed to launch in global markets soon. The launch date has not been revealed, but they can now be reserved in the UK with a GBP 49 deposit ahead of their official launch. The brand has also started accepting early blind pre-orders for the Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max in the UK. The listing reveals the RAM and storage options and colours.
Vivo Y600i has been launched in China, the smartphone maker announced on Friday. The smartphone is set to go on sale in the country on September 30 via the Vivo China online store. The Vivo Y600i is offered in three colour options, namely Baby’s Breath, Clear Blue, and Polar Night Black (translated from Chinese). It is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, which is built on a 4nm process. The phone is equipped with an 8,000mAh battery, offering support for 44W wired fast charging.
Redmi 17C 5G will be launched in India soon, the company announced on Friday. The handset will arrive as the latest addition to the Redmi 17 lineup, which already includes the Redmi 17 5G. Ahead of its anticipated debut, the Xiaomi sub-brand has also provided us with a glimpse of the handset’s design. It appears to be identical to the global model that was released in August. Apart from this, the colour options of the Redmi 17C 5G have been revealed as well.
A social media post recently revealed the Vivo S2 FE’s complete hardware specifications and launch timeline. The source also mentioned a launch timeline that reportedly aligns with the Vivo V80’s launch in India. New details have emerged, revealing the phone’s box price and storage variants.
iPhone 18 Pro series will soon receive a new software update, which will fix the rebooting and freezing issues, Apple confirmed to 9to5Mac in a statement. The issue was first reported last week when users complained that their iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models froze and began rebooting after a failed unlock attempt via the Face ID sensor. The report highlights that Apple is aware of the issue and is currently working on a new iOS 27 update, which will be rolled out to the flagship iPhone 18 Pro series next week.
Vivo is said to be preparing to increase the prices of several smartphones in India. According to a tipster, the Chinese tech company could raise prices by up to Rs. 5,000 across its X, S, and Y series smartphones. The reported price revision affects several models across different storage configurations, with the steepest increase expected on the Vivo X300 FE. The 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB variants of the smartphone are reportedly set to become Rs. 5,000 more expensive. The move could come ahead of or after the upcoming Flipkart Big Billion Days and Amazon Great Indian Festival sales.
The Xiaomi 18 Pro series was launched in China earlier this week, comprising the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Pro Max models. The company has now teased the India and global launch of its flagship smartphone lineup. Both models are equipped with secondary rear displays and the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series chipsets. While Xiaomi has not revealed the India launch date or pricing yet, the teaser confirms that the Pro model is headed to the country.
Samsung has introduced fingerprint-based authentication for UPI payments through Samsung Wallet in India. Galaxy users can authorise eligible transactions worth up to Rs. 10,000 without entering their UPI PIN. The company says the on-device authentication can help users avoid exposing their PIN while making payments in public and may reduce failures caused by incorrect PIN entries. Samsung Wallet also supports contactless card payments, bill payments and digital storage, while its Trips feature brings travel bookings and tickets together in a single timeline.
Motorola is expanding its Qira AI assistant to more smartphones across the Signature, Razr and Edge series with the rollout of Android 17. Qira can be activated by saying "Hey Qira," pressing a dedicated AI key, or using on-screen shortcuts. The AI assistant offers a unified AI experience across compatible phones, tablets and PCs. It has a Catch me up feature that summarises notifications, messages, and updates. It has Creator Zone and Style Sync tools that generate custom wallpapers, stickers, and avatars.
Mivi One 5G has been launched as the company's first smartphone in India. It features a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset and a 6,000mAh battery. It comes in five colour options and has a 50-megapixel primary rear camera. It has an IP64 rating for dust and water protection. The Mivi One 5G features a 6.74-inch HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate and an 8-megapixel selfie camera.
After confirming its design, colourways and storage variants, OnePlus has now revealed the cameras of its upcoming flagship. The OnePlus 16 is now confirmed to feature a high-resolution 200-megapixel primary camera, paired with two other 50-megapixel rear-facing cameras. The company also revealed Oppo’s LUMO imaging engine, which will power the OnePlus 16 flagship.
Sources now say Apple will keep the unique curved-glass, near-bezeless design for its 20th-anniversary iPhone. A new source says Apple has reportedly favoured a unique design over advanced display technologies like COE and LTPO+. Indeed, the memory crisis is to blame, but Apple is reportedly seeking better display technologies.
The iPhone 17 Pro is available at a lower effective price at Reliance Digital through a combination of an in-store discount, exchange value, exchange bonus and bank cashback. The 256GB model, which is originally priced at Rs. 1,34,900, can be brought down to an effective price of Rs. 56,990 after applying all the listed benefits. The iPhone 17 Pro Max's effective price comes down to Rs. 71,990.
Tecno has worked with Digital Trends to explore how its EllaClaw AI agent could fit into professional content workflows. The collaboration includes tools that can gather information from selected sources, organise research into usable material and adapt generated content based on a user's previous writing. EllaClaw can also assess content for platform-specific publishing concerns. The workflows are designed for content professionals, while users retain the ability to review, modify and approve AI-generated material before anything is published.
iQOO will launch the iQOO 16, iQOO Pad Ultra and iQOO Gaming Headset in China on September 29. The smartphone and tablet will use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 SoC and iQOO's Q4 gaming chip, which supports 2K resolution at up to 165fps. The iQOO 16 will also feature a Samsung M16 AMOLED display with LEAD 2.0 technology, up to 10,000 nits local peak brightness and 3,300Hz PWM dimming. It will be offered in three colour options.
Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max have been launched in China, retaining a similar design to their predecessors. The new smartphones will be available for purchase soon via the Xiaomi China online store in three distinct colour options. Moreover, the Xiaomi 18 Pro series features a secondary rear display and a triple rear camera unit. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max sports a 6.9-inch AMOLED display, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro features a 6.4-inch AMOLED display. Both phones come with the new Privacy Display feature. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset.
Vivo S2 FE will be launched in India alongside the Vivo V80, a tipster claims. Apart from this, the leaker has shared two images of the purported Vivo S2 FE, showing the phone in black and green colour options. Further, the leaker claims that the Vivo S2 FE could be priced in India under Rs. 40,000. In terms of specifications, the Vivo S2 FE will reportedly sport a 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display, delivering up to a 120Hz refresh rate. An octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 7300e 5G chipset is said to power the new Vivo S2 series smartphone. It might also feature LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 3.1 onboard storage. The handset might ship with IP68 + IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance.
Samsung is said to have increased the prices of the Galaxy S26 series in India. According to a tipster, the South Korean tech conglomerate’s flagship smartphones now cost up to Rs. 25,000 more than their earlier prices. The price revision affects the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra across several storage configurations. The steepest increase is seen on the Galaxy S26 Ultra's 1TB variant. The move follows similar price adjustments across the South Korean tech conglomerate's mid-range Galaxy A and Galaxy F lineups.
Vivo X500 series will be launched in select global markets on October 27 at 4 pm CET (8:30 pm IST), according to a dedicated microsite on the Vivo Austria website. The Vivo X500, Vivo X500 Pro, and Vivo X500 Pro Max will be available for pre-order in the region on the same day as their launch. Meanwhile, the phones will go on sale in the EU on November 5. Apart from this, the Vivo X500 Pro Max, Vivo X500 Pro, and Vivo X500 have been listed on the European Product Registry for Energy Labelling (EPREL) database with the model numbers V2610, V2621, and V2622, respectively. The Vivo X500 Pro Max has been listed with a 6,570mAh battery, which could be marketed as a 6,800mAh battery.
Lava Virat Power reportedly spotted in the IMEI database. The listing does not show any specifications for the phone, but it suggests that the handset is currently in internal testing. It is likely to arrive as a budget offering. The Lava Virat Power could offer 4G connectivity. Lava recently launched the Virat Curve 5G in India with a 6,000mAh battery and a mini rear display.
OnePlus 16 will be powered by the new octa-core Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset from Qualcomm, which is built on a 2nm process, the company has announced. The chipset features three efficiency cores, three performance cores, and two prime cores, delivering a peak clock speed of 5.0GHz. The company has announced that the SoC will be paired with the “Wind Chaser Gaming Kernel” (translated from Chinese). The new architecture will allow the OnePlus 16 to deliver up to 185 fps gaming.
Vivo Y600i could launch soon, as the handset has now been spotted on the China Telecom listing with renders and key specifications. The upcoming Y-series smartphone is listed in three colour options and two RAM and storage configurations. It could feature an 8,000mAh battery. The Vivo Y600i is expected to run on a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset.
Soon after launching the X500, X500 Pro, and X500 Pro Max in China, the company revealed the timeline for the X500 Ultra’s launch. Vivo told another publication that it will announce the flagship X500 Ultra in China next year. Vivo did not reveal details about the X500 series' global availability.
Oppo K14 Plus 5G is confirmed to launch on September 29 in India. It will run on the MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Max chipset and will have an IP69K rating for dust and water resistance. The upcoming phone will come with a 50-megapixel main rear camera with OIS support and 4K video recording. It will have an 8,000mAh battery. It is confirmed to feature an AMOLED panel and a 16-megapixel Sony IMX480 front-facing camera.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipsets have been launched by Qualcomm as its next-generation flagship mobile platforms. Built on a 2nm process, the chipsets will power the upcoming flagship smartphones from various OEMs, including Honor, iQOO, Motorola, OnePlus, Oppo, Redmi, RedMagic, Vivo, and Xiaomi, the chipmaker said. The new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series is claimed to deliver enhanced on-device AI capabilities, along with improved gaming, camera, and connectivity performance.
Motorola Signature 27 was unveiled at the Snapdragon Summit 2026 on Tuesday. The handset arrives as the second model in the brand’s Signature series, following the debut of the Motorola Signature earlier this year. The new flagship is among the first smartphones announced with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset. It features a 50-megapixel Sony LYTIA 910 main camera and a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera. Motorola has also introduced a new naming approach with the Signature 27, using the final two digits of the upcoming year to distinguish generations.
Samsung could equip most Galaxy S27 series models with 12GB RAM, according to a new leak, while the Galaxy S27 Ultra may offer 16GB RAM with 1TB storage. The Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra could also move to LPDDR6 RAM and UFS 5.1 storage, although Samsung has yet to finalise these components. Other reported upgrades include the Exynos 2700 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipsets, M16 OLED panels for the Pro and Ultra, and M14 panels for the standard models.
