OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R were introduced in India on Tuesday. The Shenzhen-based OEM has announced a 180-day phone replacement plan for OnePlus 13 series buyers in the country. The handsets run on Android 15-based OxygenOS 15 out-of-the-box and pack 6,000mAh batteries.
Mivi will launch its first smartphone, the Mivi One 5G, in India on September 24. The handset will be manufactured in Hyderabad and sold through Flipkart. It will use a Qualcomm Snapdragon 5G platform, although the specific chipset remains unknown. Mivi has also identified Google as a strategic partner without detailing its role. A teaser points to a clean software experience, while the phone has appeared in green. Its price and full specifications remain undisclosed, with earlier leaks suggesting a sub-Rs. 15,000 positioning.
Xiaomi has showcased the Xiaomi 18 Fold at IFA 2026 in Berlin. The foldable flagship is the first smartphone from Xiaomi to be powered by its next-generation XRING O3 chip. Further, Xiaomi's Human x Car x Home Product Portfolio brings together more than 380 products across cooking and food storage, home cleaning, air management, audiovisual entertainment, safety and security, personal devices and smart mobility.
Samsung’s Exynos 2700 has reportedly surfaced in a leaked die shot ahead of its expected 2027 debut. The upcoming processor could feature a 10-core CPU with two Arm C2 Ultra cores, alongside eight C2 Pro cores. It is also tipped to use an Xclipse 970 GPU with 16 compute units based on AMD’s RDNA 5 architecture. Other reported details include 40MB of cache, LPDDR6 support and Samsung’s second-generation 2nm SF2P manufacturing process.
Weibo tipster has shared leaked renders of the iQOO 16. The renders show the phone in black and white colourways with a redesigned rear camera module. It appears to have a large, square-shaped rear camera island with rounded corners. The three camera sensors are arranged in a connected layout inside the module.
Vivo V80 Lite 5G has been launched in select global markets. The pricing details and exact sale date of the phone remain under wraps. However, the smartphone will be available for purchase in 6GB + 128GB, 6GB + 256GB, and 8GB + 256GB RAM and storage configurations. The handset will go on sale via the Vivo Malaysia online store in Black, Green, and Pink colour options. It sports a 6.83-inch 1.5K (1,260 x 2,800 pixels) AMOLED display, offering up to a 120Hz refresh rate and 449 pixel density. A 6nm octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 7300e chipset powers the Vivo V80 Lite 5G.
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G is tipped to arrive with two storage configurations and three colour choices. A new leak suggests that the handset will offer 128GB and 256GB storage options in Black, Light Blue and Silver. Earlier Geekbench testing revealed a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset and 4GB RAM, while the phone is expected to run Android 17 with One UI 9. Other leaked details include a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display, 90Hz refresh rate and a 5,000mAh battery.
Homegrown brand AI+ announced the roll out the NxtQuantum OS v1.1 update for its smartphones on Thursday. As per the company, the update focuses on privacy, security and more transparency into how apps access device resources and user data. Among the new additions is NxtPrivacy Dashboard, which is claimed to unify app permissions into a single interface. The company says NxtQuantum OS v1.1’s security framework analyses source rules across more than 1,000 connections and 172 unique destination IPs.
Vivo's Product Manager Han Boxiao confirmed that Vivo has brought the same main camera sensor used on last year's X300 Pro to the standard X500. The Vivo X500 will come with a Sony LYTIA-828 main camera sensor with a 1/1.28-inch size. It is teased to feature the Sony LYTIA-610 sensor as the Vivo X500 Pro's APO telephoto camera. The sensor will offer 64-megapixel resolution and CIPA 5.5-rated stabilisation.
Among the numerous features Apple demoed at WWDC 2026, ‘iPhone Handoff’ was briefly touched on stage. The feature basically lets a user use two iPhones with the same number. It works like a companion eSIM, an operator feature introduced earlier for wearables. With iOS 27 release on the horizon, a developer has now demonstrated how it works and explained its limitations.
Samsung Galaxy A 57 5G has started receiving the Android 17-based One UI 9 beta update in India, according to a tipster. Further, the tipster claims that the company has started rolling out the beta version to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 in South Korea. The beta version upgrades the smartphone to Android 17, introducing new features and design. As per the screenshot, the size of the update is 2.3GB. It also brings the latest August 2026 security patch to the handset.
Qualcomm is gearing up to introduce its next-generation flagship mobile processor at the Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii later this month. Ahead of the announcement, the US-based chipmaker has detailed the GPU upgrades that its chipset will have. The chip, widely referred to as the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, is confirmed to feature a new Adreno GPU featuring Adreno Matrix Cores for AI workloads, alongside a new rendering technology called Adreno Neural Fusion.
iPhone 18 Pro series will also be launched in a silver colour option, new leak suggests. Tipster Sonny Dickson (@SonnyDickson) has shared an image, which seemingly shows the SIM trays of the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. In the image, the purported SIM tray of the iPhone 18 Pro series appears in burgundy, blue, and silver shades, hinting that the lineup could be available for purchase in the same silver colourway as its predecessor. Interestingly, the new leak contradicts a recent report, which also suggested that the iPhone 18 Pro series will be launched in three new colour options.
Oukitel WP600, WP70 Ultra and WP63 smartphones unveiled ahead of IFA 2026. The Oukitel WP600 is a gaming-focused model and features an active cooling system. The Oukitel WP70 Ultra houses a 16,000mAh battery. The Oukitel WP63 features an electronic outdoor igniter and a 20,000mAh battery. Price and availability details of the new phones are yet to be confirmed.
Redmi 17 5G has been launched in India. The smartphone is scheduled to go on sale in the country soon via Amazon and will be available for purchase in Absolute Black, Endless Blue, and Eternal Orange colour options. The handset is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 chipset. It is also equipped with a 7,900mAh battery with support for 45W wired fast charging and 22.5W reverse wired charging. The Redmi 17 5G carries a dual rear camera setup, led by a 50-megapixel primary shooter. It also features an 8-megapixel selfie camera.
Samsung is said to be preparing to launch the Galaxy S27 series early next year. The rumour mill has suggested that a new Pro model could join the lineup, which is expected to also comprise the Galaxy S27, Galaxy S27 Plus, and Galaxy S27 Ultra. Now, a new report claims Samsung could bring back its Exynos chipset to the top-end Galaxy S model. The Galaxy S27 Ultra is tipped to feature the Exynos 2700 in at least one market, potentially marking the first time since the Galaxy S22 Ultra that an Ultra-series model uses an Exynos SoC.
Apple is expected to introduce its first foldable iPhone at the company’s September 9 event, where it is also likely to unveil the iPhone 18 series and new Apple Watch models. The foldable model, which has been widely tipped to be called the iPhone Ultra, is expected to feature a book-style design with a large inner display and a slimmer profile than most competing foldables. Ahead of the launch, a new report has revealed more details about the purported foldable, including its expected MagSafe support.
Samsung could raise prices of the Galaxy A17, Galaxy A27, Galaxy F17 and Galaxy A07 5G in India, according to a leaked price revision document. The Galaxy A17 variants listed with TA could see the steepest increases, with some prices reportedly rising by more than Rs. 14,000. The other models may also receive price increases across multiple configurations. The reported revisions come as smartphone makers face higher memory and component costs, which have contributed to price increases across several segments in recent months.
Samsung Galaxy S27 and Galaxy S27 Plus have reportedly appeared on China’s 3C certification database with model numbers SM-S9520 and SM-S9560. The listings indicate that the two phones could retain 25W and 45W wired charging, respectively. These speeds would match the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Plus. Samsung has also kept 25W charging on its standard Galaxy S models since 2020. The upcoming phones are additionally rumoured to feature built-in magnets for MagSafe-style accessories, although their wireless charging speeds may remain unchanged.
Mivi has confirmed the name of its upcoming smartphone as Mivi One 5G. It will launch soon in India, but the exact launch date is still under wraps. It supports 5G connectivity and is confirmed to run on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 5G chipset. It is rumoured to be launched in the sub-Rs 15,000 segment.
Google has announced its September Android Drop, whcih brings several new features to compatible Android devices. Among the notable announcements is the expansion of the Gemini integration to Find Hub. Meanwhile, Android 17 has a new Motion Assist feature that can help reduce motion sickness when using phone in a moving vehicle. Other notable features include Guided vision though Gemini Live, Google Keep integration in the Messages app, and custom chat themes with different backgrounds.
A new model of the Vivo V80 Lite has now been listed for pre-order on Vivo Malaysia’s website. The handset, which appears very different from the Vivo V80 Lite and the Vivo S2 launched in India and other countries, will have a 10,000mAh battery and will be available in three memory variants in the country.
iQOO Z12 Lite 5G is now reportedly listed on the IMEI database with model number I2603. The entry suggests that the handset is currently in the internal testing stage. The iQOO Z12 Lite 5G is rumoured to come with a 6.77-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It could run on a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chipset. It could feature an 8,000mAh battery with 33W charging support.
Nothing is reportedly rasing the prices of the Nothing Phone (4a), Phone (4a) Pro, and Phone (4b) in India. A leaker claims that the company will raise the prices of the three recently launched smartphones by up to Rs. 5,000. Moreover, the prices will reportedly be increased across variants. He highlights that after the price hike, the base 8GB + 128GB RAM and storage configuration of the Nothing Phone (4a) will cost Rs. 44,999, while the 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB models will be priced at Rs. 49,999 and Rs. 50,999, respectively.
iQOO 16 could launch in China soon. Ahead of the official launch, a tipster has shared alleged renders of the unannounced iQOO 16 on Weibo. The images indicate a redesigned rear camera module compared to the iQOO 15. It suggests a square-shaped camera with rounded corners. The upcoming phone could feature a triple rear camera module. It could come with Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset.
Xiaomi has announced a launch timeline for its Xiaomi 18 Fold foldable. The event will take place in China on 7 September. Xiaomi will announce its new foldable, Pad 9 Pro Max tablet, and N70 and N90 EVs at the same event. The brand will also introduce its Xring O3 processor, which was showcased separately at an earlier event.
Xiaomi recently begun teasing the Redmi 17 series in India. So far, only the launch of the Redmi 17 has been confirmed, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max are also in line for a debut. Ahead of launch, a tipster has leaked the pricing of the upcoming handsets from the Xiaomi sub-brand. Both models are expected to be positioned in the mid-range, although they could be considerably more expensive than their predecessors.
The Philips S7221 5G has arrived in India via Amazon, with the company offering two RAM configurations. The handset features a 6.67-inch HD+ display and runs Android 16. It includes dual 5G SIM support and a 5,700mAh battery aimed at extended daily use. Photography hardware comprises a 64-megapixel rear camera and a 16-megapixel selfie camera. Philips has also added AI scene optimisation and a portrait mode. The phone starts at Rs. 20,499 for the 6GB RAM model.
Vivo T5 5G has been launched in India as the latest addition to the company's mid-range T lineup. The smartphone is set to go on sale in India later this month via Flipkart. The Vivo T5 5G is offered in two colourways, namely Royal Bronze and Silver Green. The Vivo T5 5G sports a 6.83-inch 1.5K (1,260 x 2,800 pixels) 3D Curved AMOLED display, with up to a 144Hz refresh rate. Powering the Vivo T5 5G is the 4nm octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo chipset. For optics, the Vivo T5 5G carries a dual rear camera unit.
Poco has announced the X8 5G for global markets with a 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display, Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 chipset and up to 12GB RAM. The smartphone features a 50-megapixel rear camera, IP69K-rated protection and an 8,340mAh battery with 67W charging. It is expected to launch in India on September 4 with a larger 9,000mAh battery.
Apple’s leadership change has finally taken place, with John Ternus taking over as Chief Executive Offers on September 1. While the company’s former Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering is expected to address the public for the first time at the September 9 event, the updated leadership page on Apple website offers an early indication of the new CEO’s priorities. Ternus’ new biography places particular emphasis on product reliability and durability, along with materials and hardware design aimed at reducing Apple’s carbon footprint.
iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will be launched in three colour options, according to a tipster. He claims that the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will be launched in “Burgundy, Pure Black, and Sky Blue” (translated from Chinese) colour options. This means that with the iPhone 18 Pro series, the Cupertino tech giant will be abandoning all three shades of last year’s iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. The flagship iPhone models were launched in September 2025 in Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue, and Silver colourways. The shades of the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro series appear to be notably different from its predecessor.
Poco F9 Ultra has been launched in select global markets as the new flagship smartphone from the Xiaomi sub-brand. The handset was unveiled along with the new Poco F9 Pro. The new phones are set to go on sale in select global markets via the Xiaomi online store. The Poco F9 Ultra is offered in Black and Dark Cherry colour options, while the Poco F9 Pro will be available for purchase in Aurora Green, Black, and White colourways. The Ultra model is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, while the Pro model features the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V SoC.
Vivo and iQOO have updated the India prices of the T5x 5G and Z11x 5G across their respective storage configurations. The Vivo T5x 5G is now available from Rs. 27,999, while the iQOO Z11x 5G starts at Rs. 24,999. Both phones were introduced in India at lower prices in March and received further revisions after launch. The latest changes come as smartphone makers face higher component costs, particularly for DRAM and NAND memory, which have contributed to broader price increases across segments.
Xiaomi 18 Fold reportedly surfaced on the Geekbench AI website with model number 2608BPX34C. It got a single-precision score of 629 points and a half-precision score of 799 points. It appears to have a quantised score of 634 points. It has an Xring O3 chip featuring two high-performance cores clocked at 4.36GHz. It has four cores clocked at 3.69GHz and four cores at 3.15GHz. The listing shows the phone with Android 17 and 16GB RAM.
Samsung could bring its Scam Detection feature to the Galaxy S27 series, Galaxy S25 lineup and several recent foldable phones. References discovered in One UI 9 Beta 7 include model numbers associated with these devices, suggesting they are being considered for the feature. The software also points to possible Exynos 2700 and Qualcomm processors for the Galaxy S27 range, indicating that Samsung may retain its dual-chipset approach. However, the findings come from development code and do not confirm a public rollout.
Poco X8 Power and Poco X8 key specifications and features have been revealed. The Poco X8 Power will be equipped with an octa-core Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 chipset. The tech firm claims that the handset managed to score over 10,00,000 points on the AnTuTu benchmarking platform. Moreover, the Poco X8 Power will also feature 8GB of RAM, the same as the standard Poco X8. Both smartphones will also feature a 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED 12-bit display, with up to a 120Hz refresh rate, up to 3,500 nits peak brightness, HDR10+ support, 68 billion colours, TUV Rheinland Eye Protection certification, and Wet Touch Display 2.0. The two will also be equipped with an in-display fingerprint scanner for security.
Oppo and Xiaomi have become the latest brands to increase the prices of several smartphones and tablets in India by up to Rs. 5,000. A tipster claims that the price hike affects several flagship and mid-range models across both device categories, including Oppo Find X9s, Xiaomi Pad 8, Redmi Pad 2, and Redmi 15A, which have received revisions across multiple RAM and storage configurations. The latest round of price hike comes amidst rising cost of memory components.
After the launch of the Redmi K100 Pro and the K100 Pro Max in China in August, details about the standard Redmi K100 model are now emerging. A Weibo Tipster claims the upcoming smartphone will offer an ultra-high refresh-rate display and a 10,000mAh battery.
Oppo has started teasing various details about the upcoming Android 17-based ColorOS 17 update. The new ColorOS 17 is teased to ship with a new navigation bar, which will be placed on top of the app screens for a more uniform look across the UI. On top of this, the ColorOS 17 update will also introduce the new “Fluid Fusion” (translated from Chinese) animation engine. This is said to make transitions between screens smoother. Additionally, the tech firm has teased ColorOS 17 with a new feedback system. This will make the app screens stretch, squeeze, and respond based on how a user interacts with it.
Samsung is reportedly planning to implement a unified camera strategy for the Galaxy S27 lineup. The brand is said to be testing the Galaxy S27 and Galaxy S27+ models with the same 3x telephoto setup as the Pro model. Samsung is reportedly evaluating a 50-megapixel 1/1.9-inch sensor paired with a 4x telephoto lens for the Galaxy S27 Ultra. The company is said to be evaluating five Galaxy S27 Ultra prototypes.
The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G is headed to India after Xiaomi confirmed its upcoming availability through an X post. The company has not revealed the Indian launch date yet. The smartphone debuted in select global markets in August with a Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 chipset, 6.83-inch AMOLED display and up to 512GB storage. Other specifications include a 50-megapixel OIS-equipped main camera, 32-megapixel front camera, 10,000mAh silicon-carbon battery, 100W charging, IP68 protection and HyperOS 3.
OnePlus 16 key specifications and features have been tipped ahead of its launch. The leaker claims that the smartphone will sport the custom BOE Oriental Screen 4.0 with the X4 luminescent material. The screen is said to refresh at up to 165Hz. It might also feature a proprietary “display chip”, and the panel could be the industry's only display with three calibrations per chip. The OnePlus 16 will reportedly also feature Oppo’s next-generation “Bright Eyes Protection” technology, along with “ultra narrow” bezels.
Oppo’s Find X10 will be getting a lot of upgrades this year. A Weibo tipster says the upcoming phone will get a high-capacity 8,000mAh battery and a new primary camera. The leak also hints at a new type of display with ultra-wide colour gamut support.
Poco X8 5G with model number 2607DPC18G has appeared on Geekbench. It scored 849 points in single-core testing and 2,841 points in multi-core testing. The listing shows the octa-core Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (SM6435) chipset and 12GB of RAM. The Poco X8 5G is scheduled to go official in India on September 4 at 12:00 pm IST. It will be launched alongside the Poco X8 Power 5G
Vivo X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max are set to introduce faster 4K video recording, with their main cameras supporting 240fps capture. Interpolated 480fps and 960fps modes are also expected, while the Pro Max could feature a 200-megapixel telephoto camera and 3-degree stabilisation. Leaked material suggests the flagship will have a large circular rear camera module with a rotating ring. The Pro Max is also tipped to feature a 6.85-inch 144Hz LTPO display and a Dimensity 9600-series chipset.
Tim Cook sent his last internal memo to Apple employees as the CEO of the tech giant on Monday. The executive started by acknowledging that it is his last day at Apple in the capacity of a CEO. “This is a moment I always knew would come one day, and yet it is still hard to believe it has arrived and I am writing these words.” Showing his gratitude towards his peers, Cook said, “I love this company and the team behind it, and I couldn’t let this day pass without sending a note to you, to tell you how grateful I am for the outpouring of affection you’ve sent my way, for the way you’ve shown up each and every day, and most of all, for the privilege of a lifetime serving as your leader.”
Huawei Mate XT 2 will be launched on September 7 in China. It has an inward-folding design and an octagonal rear camera module. Huawei has opened pre-reservations for the tri-fold smartphone in China. It will be available in 16GB + 512GB and 16GB + 1TB RAM and storage configurations. It will be launched in Dark Black, Jin Zi and Pure White shades (translated from Chinese).
Apple is said to be undergoing yet another major leadership change following Tim Cook’s last day as Chief Executive Officer. According to a report, veteran executive Phil Schiller stepping down from his remaining responsibilities overseeing the App Store and Apple’s product events. The App Store will reportedly return to the Services division, while Apple’s events team is expected to get a new leader.
Philips, a consumer electronics company, is set to launch its 5G phone in India soon. The brand has yet to confirm the official moniker, but it has now confirmed the launch date through a microsite on Amazon. The listing also reveals the design and key specifications of the upcoming handset. It is shown in three colour options and has a 64-megapixel AI-assisted rear camera.
Boltt has confirmed its 3+4 software support policy for the Ace 5G and Evo smartphones. Both devices will receive three major Android OS upgrades and four years of security updates, with patches arriving at least once every quarter. Critical security fixes can be issued outside the regular schedule when required. The support period starts from each phone’s official launch date. Both models will go on sale through Flipkart from September 1, with Day 1 prices starting at Rs. 12,999 and Rs. 9,999.
