Nothing Phone 4a and Phone 4a Pro will be launched by the Carl Pei-led smartphone maker on March 5, according to a report. Recently, the Phone 4a was spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and the UAE’s Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) websites. Now, the Phone 4a and Phone 4a Pro, with the A069 and A069P model numbers, have been listed on the European Economic Community (EEC) certification database, reiterating their imminent arrival.

Itel A100 4G was launched in India on Monday. It arrives as the latest 4G handset from the Indian homegrown brand, sporting a design that closely resembles the OnePlus 13s. The company claims to offer military-grade durability on the handset, with MIL-STD-810H certification. The Itel A100 4G is powered by the UniSoc T7100 chipset, with up to 4GB of RAM. It has an 8-megapixel rear camera and packs a 5,000mAh battery.

Redmi K100 series leaks suggest major camera upgrades, including a possible 200-megapixel sensor and periscope telephoto lens. A tipster links the rumour to the upcoming K100 lineup, expected to include the Redmi K100 and K100 Pro Max. The 200-megapixel camera may debut on the Pro Max model, though its placement remains unclear. The K100 Pro Max could launch globally as the Poco F9 Ultra. Both phones are tipped to feature flagship Snapdragon processors.

Oppo is reportedly conducting widespread layoffs in Realme’s India division. As per the report, the Chinese brand is absorbing Realme India’s sales and support teams in an effort to consolidate the divisions and lower the overall business costs. The reported development comes just a month after Realme agreed to rejoin Oppo as its sub-brand.

Poco is expected to launch the Poco X8 series globally in March. The lineup is said to include the Poco X8 Pro and Poco X8 Pro Max. The Poco X8 Pro has reportedly appeared on South Korea’s RRA certification database with model number 2511FPC34G. It is expected to be powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 8500 chipset and feature an IP68-rated design for dust and water resistance.

Oppo Find N6 will be launched in China and select countries in South Asia and Europe on March 17, according to a tipster. The smartphone is said to be offered in Titanium and Orange colour options. This comes soon after Oppo Product Manager Zhou Yibao teased the launch of a new foldable smartphone. The upcoming handset will reportedly feature a 200-megapixel camera on the back, housed inside a thin and light form factor. It might ship with AI Pen support, too. However, the phone will not be launched in India, the tipster claims.

The Xiaomi 17 series was launched in China in September 2025, comprising the standard, Pro, and Pro Max models. Leaks about its purported successor have already begun surfacing. According to a tipster, the company could introduce notable camera upgrades with the Xiaomi 18 Pro. The China-based OEM is tipped to be testing dual 200-megapixel cameras for a compact 6.3-inch flagship, which is believed to be the aforementioned Xiaomi handset.

Apple is expected to release iOS 26.4 in the coming weeks, bringing the first wave of delayed Siri and Apple Intelligence upgrades. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says the developer beta could arrive during the week of February 23, followed by a public beta in late February or early March, with a final rollout expected by end of March. Reported features include personal context, on-screen awareness, and expanded in-app controls. The update may also add new emojis.

Samsung Galaxy F70e 5G has been launched in India by the South Korean handset maker. The new smartphone, which will go on sale in the country via Flipkart and the Samsung India online store, is offered in Limelite Green and Spotlight Blue colour options. An octa core MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset powers the handset. The South Korean tech giant claims that the new Galaxy SF70e 5G managed to score about 6,23,000 points on the AnTuTu benchmarking platform. It is backed by a 6,000mAh battery, too. The phone carries a dual rear camera unit.

The iPhone 18 series has been rumoured to mark a shift in Apple’s product lineup, with the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max expected to launch in September, while the vanilla iPhone 18 debuts in 2027. According to a tipster, the Cupertino-based tech giant is testing two major camera improvements for the next-generation iPhones, including a variable aperture for improved imaging. The iPhone 18 Pro models are also tipped to benefit from an upgraded telephoto camera.

The Oppo K14x 5G is scheduled to go official in India tomorrow (February 10), and there are indications that it could be joined by another handset soon. Another model in the Oppo K14 Series 5G has been listed on a certification website, revealing its moniker. While the China-based company has yet to confirm its plans to launch another model in the K14 lineup, the listing on the database indicates that its introduction may not be too far away.

Apple has widely been rumoured to kick off the launch of its 2026 hardware lineup with the introduction of the iPhone 17e. While the Cupertino-based tech giant has yet to announce the handset, the rumour mill has suggested what it could offer in terms of specifications. According to a seasoned journalist, the successor to the iPhone 16e will pack three key upgrades, including a more powerful chipset and a new networking chip.

iQOO 15 Ultra is reportedly not launching in India. The handset was recently launched in China with flagship-grade features and specifications.

Poco X8 Pro series, which will reportedly include the Poco X8 Pro and Poco X8 Pro Max, is expected to launch soon. While the Chinese smartphone maker has yet confirm the unveiling, a landing page on the company website in Belgium briefly went live, revealing the pricing, colourways, and storage configurations of the smartphones. The phones are shown to go on sale in Europe in black, white, and green colourways. While the Poco X8 Pro Max might be offered in two RAM and storage options, the Poco X8 Pro could be available in three variants.

Itel A100 will launch in India soon. The brand shared an official teaser for the upcoming A-series smartphone showcasing its design, colour variants, and key features. The handset will be available in three colour options. The Itel A100 is expected to arrive as the successor to the Itel A90.

Apple has started hiring Store Managers, Senior Managers, and Store Leaders in Hyderabad, according to three new job listings on the iPhone maker's website in India. This signals that the Cupertino-based tech giant could be planning to open its sixth store in the country, after Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Pune, and Noida. This comes soon after Apple's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tim Cook stated during the Q1 earnings call that the tech giant will open its second branded store in Mumbai "soon".

The Oppo Find N6 is rumoured to be launched soon as the successor to the Find N5. While the company has yet to confirm the purported book-style foldable handset, its launch timeline has been teased by a company official. It will debut in the region after the Chinese New Year, aligning with the previously rumoured launch window. The Oppo Find N6 is expected to be the first foldable powered by Qualcomm's flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.

Lava Yuva Star 3 has surfaced in a leaked image, offering an early look at its design ahead of an expected India launch. The phone appears in matte black with a rounded rectangular camera island housing dual circular rings and an LED flash. The module suggests a 13-megapixel AI camera setup. The handset may arrive in more colour options, though launch details remain unclear. It will succeed the Lava Yuva Star 2, launched in May 2025.

Samsung Galaxy A57 5G has been spotted on the Bluetooth SIG certification website with the SM-A576B/DS model number. The listing suggests that the handset could be launched by the South Korean smartphone maker in select global markets soon. This comes soon after the Galaxy A57 5G was listed on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) database with the same model number. The phone is expected to be unveiled later this month with Samsung’s Exynos 1680 chipset. Its supposed predecessor, the Galaxy A56 5G, was launched in India in March 2025.

Xiaomi 17T Pro is expected to be launched later this month as a successor to the Xiaomi 15T Pro. As we wait for the formal launch date announcement, details about the handset have leaked on Weibo. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is tipped to run onthe MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Chipset. It is said to offer IP69 rated build for dust and water resistance. If the leak turns out to be true, Xiaomi 17T Pro would bring a major upgrade in battery capacity and charging speed compared to the Xiaomi 15T Pro.

Honor X80 may expand Honor’s 10,000mAh battery strategy into the budget segment, according to a tipster. The phone is expected to pack a 10,000mAh+ battery, a 6.81-inch flat LTPS 1.5K display, and a next-generation Snapdragon 6-series chipset, possibly the SM6850. It may be priced under CNY 1,000 (roughly Rs. 13,000). The tipster also claims Honor’s recent 10,000mAh models have performed well, with bigger batteries possible for the Magic series.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could launch later this month. As the rumoured launch date is drawing closer, a new render of the phone has emerged, offering a clearer and more detailed look at the flagship. The leak shows the phone with a redesigned rear camera island housing four sensors. It has a hole-punch display design with more rounded corners. It is expected to be launched on February 25 alongside the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26+ models.

The MediaTek Dimensity 9500s processor for flagship mobile devices was launched in the global markets in January, and the chipmaker has now confirmed that it will be available in India soon. During an event in New Delhi on Friday, MediaTek announced that several upcoming smartphones in the country will be powered by the aforementioned chipset, including the Oppo Find X9s, which is targeting a Q2 2026 launch. It is also reported to power one of the models in the purported Poco X8 series.

Oppo Find X9s series phones and the Find X9 Ultra have reportedly received SRRC and UFCS certifications in China, hinting at an imminent launch. The Oppo PMA110 model, believed to be the Find X9 Ultra, has appeared in the SRRC database, confirming support for cellular, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth connectivity. It has also surfaced in UFCS listings alongside PMA120, which may offer satellite features. Oppo’s PME110 and PHM110 models are tipped as Find X9s variants.

Google has reportedly teased that its AirDrop interoperability could soon be expanded to support a wider range of Android smartphones. The Mountain View-based tech giant first announced cross-platform sharing between Android and iOS devices in November 2025 for the Pixel 10, enabling Android users to share files securely and wirelessly with iPhone owners, and vice versa, using both Quick Share and AirDrop.

A new leak hints that Apple is considering a larger battery in the iPhone 18 Pro Max. The Chinese version of the iPhone 18 Pro Max is tipped to feature a 5,000mAh battery. The battery capacity of the international variant of the phone could range between 5,100mAh and 5,200mAh. It is expected to come with a 2nm A20 Pro chip and a 6.86-inch LTPO display. The existing iPhone 17 Pro Max is believed to have a 5,088mAh battery.

Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra are reportedly scheduled to be launched by the smartphone maker in select global markets ahead of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026, which starts on March 2 in Barcelona. While the company has yet to reveal the launch date, a Xiaomi executive recently confirmed that the Xiaomi 17 Ultra will be unveiled globally soon. Ahead of the debut, the renders of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and standard model have been leaked. Separately, a tipster has shared the key specifications of the Xiaomi 17’s global variant.

Google Pixel 10a will be launched later this month. Just days before the official reveal, alleged renders of the phone leaked online. The renders show the phone in black, red, off-white, and lavender colour options, and they could be marketed as Obsidian, Berry, Fog, and Lavender, respectively. Google already teased the phone in a Lavender shade. It is expected to come with a 6.3-inch AMOLED display and the Tensor G4 chipset.

The iPhone 17e is widely rumoured to launch in 2026 as Apple’s next-generation affordable iPhone. While the company has yet to confirm the successor to the iPhone 16e, its launch date has now been leaked. According to a report, the purported handset could see the light of day as soon as February. The iPhone 17e is expected to have a similar overall design to its predecessor, with rumours that Dynamic Island could replace the notch dismissed.

Qualcomm announced the company’s financial performance in the first fiscal quarter of the year on Wednesday. While the company posted robust growth numbers and even surpassed market expectations, it set the lowered revenue expectations for the next quarter. During the Q1 2026 earnings call with investors and analysts, Akash Palkhiwala, Chief Financial Officer at Qualcomm, said several smartphone brands were looking to reduce the production of units.

Oppo Find X9s is tipped to be among the first smartphones in India to feature MediaTek’s new Dimensity 9500s chipset, built on a 3nm process for efficient flagship performance. The handset is reportedly targeting a Q2 2026 launch in India and other Asian markets. Leaks suggest it may offer a compact 6.3-inch 1.5K AMOLED 120Hz display, slimmer bezels, and a triple rear camera setup with 200-megapixel sensors. A near-7,000mAh battery and wireless charging are also expected.

iQOO Z11 5G and Z11 Lite 5G were launched last year. Now, rumours about the new Z lineup started appearing online. While iQOO is yet to confirm its existence, the iQOO Z11 5G and Z11 Lite 5G have reportedly been spotted in the IMEI database. The listing reveals the name and model number of the unannounced phones. The iQOO Z11 5G and Z11 Lite 5G are expected to offer improvements over the iQOO Z10 and iQOO Z10 Lite 5G models.

Oppo Reno 15c 5G is now on sale in India via Amazon in Afterglow Pink and Twilight Blue colour options. The new smartphone is sold in 8GB+256GB and 12GB+256GB RAM and storage configurations. Launched in India on January 8, the Oppo Reno 15c 5G is equipped with Qualcomm’s octa core Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset. The SoC is paired with an Adreno 710 GPU, up to 12GB of LPDDR4x RAM, and up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 onboard storage. It carries a triple rear camera setup, headlined by a 50-megapixel primary shooter.

Samsung Galaxy A07 5G has been launched in India. The new smartphone, which is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, packs a 6,000mAh battery. It supports 25W wired fast charging. The smartphone is currently on sale in the country via the Samsung India online store. It is offered in 4GB+129GB and 6GB+128GB RAM and storage configurations. The phone can be purchased in Light Violet, Light Green, and Black colour options. It features a dual rear camera setup, with a 50-megapixel primary shooter and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

The iQOO 15R is set to be launched in India later this month. In the days leading up to the launch, the company has been revealing details about the latest addition to the flagship iQOO 15 lineup. The latest teaser from the Vivo sub-brand sheds light on the photography capabilities of the upcoming handset. The iQOO 15R is confirmed to be equipped with a 50-megapixel camera. Separately, the brand has announced a sneak peek session for the iQOO 15R.

Oppo K14 Turbo and Oppo K14 Turbo Pro will be launched by the smartphone maker in China in April, a tipster claims. The two phones are expected to be powered by the flagship octa core MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset, which is built on a 3nm process. The Oppo K14 Turbo series is said to go on sale in China in 12GB+256GB, 12GB+512GB, and 16GB+512GB RAM and storage configurations. Both handsets could be available in white, gray, pink, and forged carbon (translated from Chinese) colourways.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra could soon be available in global markets. The company has not yet revealed the launch date. However, a new leak has surfaced online, giving us a closer look at its design language. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra was released in China in December last year with a 6.9-inch AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, Leica-branded cameras and a 6,800mAh battery. The global variant is rumoured to feature a 6,000mAh battery.

Vivo X300 Ultra will be launched soon with a quad rear camera setup, according to a tipster. The phone is said to feature a 200-megapixel primary camera on the back, along with a 200-megapixel telephoto shooter, a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 5-megapixel camera for improved colour accuracy. On the front, it might sport a 50-megapixel selfie camera with auto-focus. The rumoured handset will reportedly be backed by a 7,000mAh battery with support for 100W wired and 40W wireless fast charging.

Realme P4 Power 5G is now on sale in India with prices starting at Rs. 25,999. It features a 10,001mAh silicon-carbon battery with 80W fast charging, a 144Hz curved 1.5K display, and a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra chipset. The handset offers up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, a 50-megapixel Sony main camera with OIS, vapour chamber cooling, and an IP66+IP68+IP69-rated durable build. Launch offers are available across online and offline channels.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 series is expected to go official later this month as the company’s next-generation flagship lineup. In recent weeks, the rumour mill has suggested that the top-of-the-line Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could be equipped with built-in magnets that add 25W Qi2 wireless charging support. A tipster, however, claims that while the purported Galaxy handset will support wireless charging via magnets, it will be through magnetic cases and not built-in magnets.

Vivo V70 series, which will include the Vivo V70 Elite and the standard Vivo V70, will be launched in India on February 19. Moreover, the tech firm claims that the smartphones will feature the narrowest bezels, measuring 1.25mm, in the under Rs. 50,000 price segment. The Vivo V70 Elite is confirmed to be powered by a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset. Meanwhile, the standard Vivo V70 will feature a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 SoC. The series is confirmed to go on sale in India via Amazon, Flipkart, and the Vivo online store.

Apple released the release candidate (RC) versions of the upcoming iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 updates recently. It is said to include references to a pair of unreleased chips that are in the M5 family. It reportedly contains mentions of the M5 Max chip. The code also references what appears to be the M5 Ultra, and it could be used in the Mac Studio. Apple is expected to launch upgraded MacBook Pro models with new chips later this month or next month.

Honor’s Magic V6 has been spotted on China’s 3C certification database, offering a new clue about its charging capabilities. The listing shows a 120W fast charger, suggesting the foldable may support up to 120W wired charging, although the company could restrict it to a lower rate. The certification is said to include two variants, one standard model and another with BeiDou-3 satellite messaging. The Magic V6 is set to launch at MWC Barcelona on March 1 with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, a large battery, and upgraded cameras.

Xiaomi’s magnetic modular lens system for phones was first teased as a concept at MWC 2025. While Xiaomi remain tightlipped about its launch, a new leak says it has entered the mass-production planning phase. It is said to arrive later this year. The Xiaomi Modular Optical System integrates the optical capabilities of a professional camera with the computational photography ability of a mobile phone. It features an all-6G aspherical lens assembly with a f/1.4 large aperture combined with a 35mm focal length. Users can attach the lens to their phone, and then they can experience the plug-and-play camera powered by Xiaomi AISP.

Foldable smartphones launching in 2026 may introduce next-generation “multispectral” stylus support, according to tipster Smart Pikachu on Weibo. Honor’s Magic V6 is set to debut in March, alongside the expected launch of the Oppo Find N6, with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, around 7,000mAh batteries, and 200-megapixel main cameras.

Samsung is collaborating with another South Korea-based tech firm, Nota AI, to build a new AI-powered image generator feature, dubbed EdgeFusion, a tipster claims. The tech giant reportedly plans to integrate the EdgeFusion into its upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup, which could include the standard Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra. The new flagship Galaxy S series phones will reportedly be launched by the company on February 25, while going on sale in March. However, the company has yet to confirm the launch and other details about the phones.

Apple recently released iOS 26.2.1 for iPhone, and while it added a key new feature, it is said to be causing some problems as well. The update brought support for the second-generation AirTag alongside fixes for several bugs, but users are facing system crashes and connectivity issues on their iPhone units since updating to the latest software version. The Cupertino-based tech giant, however, is yet to acknowledge the issue.

The Google Pixel 10a will be launched in India and the global markets later this month, the company announced on Wednesday. It is anticipated to arrive as the successor to the Pixel 9a, which debuted in March 2025. Amid a myriad of leaks that hinted towards the design of the upcoming handset, the Mountain View-based tech giant has taken the wraps off the phone. The Pixel 10a will feature an identical design to its predecessor and be available in a blue colourway.

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series may launch at higher prices in Europe, according to a new report. The lineup is expected to debut on February 25, with sales likely from March 11. Leaked pricing suggests increases for most models, including the Galaxy S26 and S26+, while the Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB may retain its predecessor’s price. Higher storage variants could cost more, and Samsung may drop 128GB options in Europe. Pre-order and carrier deals may offset increases.

Vivo V70 Elite has been spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking platform, giving a peek at what it might offer in terms of performance. The handset is listed on the website with the V2548 model number. This comes soon after the company confirmed that the Vivo V70 Elite and the Vivo V70 will be launched in India soon. The Elite model will be powered by a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, while the standard version will be equipped with a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 SoC.