The Oppo Find X9 has been spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website, which confirms its launch in the country. The handset, part of the latest Oppo Find X9 series, is confirmed to go official in China on October 16. It is teased to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9500 SoC and will be sold in Velvet Titanium, Frost White, and Mist Black colour options.

Redmi 17 5G and Redmi 17 4G have been launched in select global markets. While the Redmi 17 4G is offered in Black, Deep Blue, Lotus Purple, and Oak Green colour options, the Redmi 17 5G is available for purchase in Black, Deep Blue, and Vivid Orange shades. Both phones sport the same 6.9-inch HD+ (720 x 1,600 pixels) display, offering up to 120Hz refresh rate, up to 240Hz touch sampling rate, 16.7 million colours, 83 percent NTSC coverage, up to 825 nits peak brightness, and Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection. Qualcomm’s 4nm octa-core Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 chipset powers the Redmi 17 5G.

Boltt has revealed the camera and AI features of its upcoming Ace 5G and Evo smartphones ahead of their August 25 India launch. The Ace 5G will feature a 64-megapixel rear camera with an f/1.8 aperture, while the Evo will use a 50-megapixel main camera. Both phones will have 8-megapixel selfie cameras with Real Tone support. Their AI features include Face Unblur, Night Mode, AI Portraits, Circle to Search and Google Lens, with Gemini powering several on-screen tools.

A retailer listing has surfaced for the Redmi Note 17 4G. The listing shows several key details about the upcoming 4G smartphone. It is shown with a 6.83-inch AMOLED 1.5K display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It has an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 processor, a 7,700mAh battery and support for 45W wired fast charging. It has a 50-megapixel rear camera unit.

OnePlus 16 is scheduled to launch later this year as the successor to the OnePlus 15. Although the launch has been confirmed, the company has yet to share any details about the upcoming flagship. Fresh certification details, however, reveal support for several cellular bands. The certification, filed by Oppo in China, confirm support for GSM, WCDMA, 5G, and WLAN. The OnePlus 16, notably, was previously confirmed to introduce three “exclusive gaming technologies”.

Motorola Edge 70 Neo has surfaced in leaked renders showing a flat display, centred selfie camera and a square rear camera module. The handset is shown in four finishes, including dark green, light blue, olive green and pale pink. One rear camera carries 200-megapixel branding, while three sensors are visible overall. The smartphone had earlier appeared in Motorola's Android 17 beta testing programme in India. It has also been linked to the Motorola Edge 2026, although the specifications may differ.

iQOO Z11S and iQOO Neo 11 Ultra will go on sale in China on August 18 at 7:00 pm local time (4:30 pm IST), the Vivo sub-brand announced on Monday. The upcoming iQOO Neo 11 Ultra will be offered in “Light White, Shadow Black, and Wind Chaser” (translated from Chinese) colour options. On the other hand, the iQOO Z11S will be available in black, green, and white colourways. The iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is confirmed to be equipped with a 9,100mAh battery. It will also boast a 2K resolution flat display on the front. On the other hand, the Vivo sub-brand has announced that the iQOO Z11S will be its first smartphone to be backed by a 10,000mAh battery.

iQOO 16T is currently being tested with a cooling solution that combines liquid and air cooling. The upcoming handset is said to retain a 200-megapixel primary camera but lack a dedicated periscope telephoto lens. A previous leak suggested that the iQOO 16T is undergoing testing with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 (SM8950) chipset. It could include an inbuilt cooling fan.

Apple’s first foldable iPhone could arrive with silver and dark blue finishes, based on leaked third-party camera protectors shared by a tipster. The images also appear to reveal a dual-camera rear setup. Previous reports suggest Apple is working on a crease-resistant inner display using a liquid metal or 3D-printed hinge. The device could measure 4.5mm when folded and feature a titanium and aluminium frame. Pricing is expected to start above $2,000 (roughly Rs. 1,90,500), while analysts predict strong demand for Apple’s entry into foldables.

The Moto G Max is expected to launch soon as the company’s latest edition to the G-series lineup. The launch date of the upcoming handset has been announced. The Moto G Max has now appeared on Flipkart, revealing its key specifications and colour options. It is confirmed to sport a 6.72-inch FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The handset will be powered by a Snapdragon 6-series chipset and run on Android 16. The Moto G Max is confirmed to pack a 7,000mAh battery.

The soaring prices of memory components have affected tech companies across the industry, with even Apple unable to absorb the costs fully. The Cupertino-based tech giant has already raised prices of several products in recent months, although the iPhone 17 series has so far avoided a similar fate in most markets. But that could change very soon. A new leak claims that Apple could announce a price hike for its flagship smartphone lineup very soon.

Samsung has announced the ISOCELL HPC, a new 200-megapixel smartphone camera sensor that introduces its DeepPix pixel architecture to improve light capture. The sensor supports 16-bit HDR, HDR across multiple in-sensor zoom levels and video recording at up to 4K 180fps. Samsung also says it uses new optical technologies to improve colour accuracy and image clarity while supporting RAW16 output, Super QPD autofocus and burst shooting at multiple resolutions. The ISOCELL HPC is already in mass production.

Official-looking renders of the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE have leaked online again ahead of its launch. The renders show the phone in black, green and purple colour options. The marketing names of these shades are currently unknown. The design of the handset closely resembles the vanilla Galaxy S26. Samsung could replace the individual camera rings seen on previous Fan Edition models with a raised camera island. The vertically aligned triple-camera setup is positioned in the top-left corner.

The iQOO Z11 is scheduled to launch in India on August 20, and ahead of its debut, the Vivo sub-brand has revealed several key specifications of the upcoming Z-series smartphone. The handset is confirmed to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity chipset. It will be released in Aurora Green and Celestial Blue colour options. The new phone will go on sale through Amazon.

iQOO Neo 11 Ultra will be launched in China on August 10, iQOO Neo Product Manager Hui Huizi has announced. The iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is said to be powered by a custom octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset, which is built on a 3nm process. It might feature four efficiency cores clocked at 2.7GHz, three performance cores clocked at 3.5GHz, and a prime core, delivering a peak clock speed of 4.21GHz. Moreover, the iQOO Z11 Ultra is said to feature 16GB of RAM. The iQOO Z11 Ultra will reportedly pack a 9,000mAh battery with support for 100W wired fast charging.

Samsung has revealed new details about customer demand for its latest foldable smartphones through a report shared with the media. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 series has achieved record pre order figures, while more Galaxy Z Flip users have upgraded to the Fold lineup than in previous years. Samsung also disclosed the most popular colour options, Galaxy Watch attachment rates and expectations for future growth in the foldable smartphone segment, which it expects to expand significantly over the next few years.

Google is expected to introduce the HiLight feature during the Made by Google event on August 12. Ahead of the event, 9to5Google has spotted new details about the HiLight feature, which is expected to be introduced with the upcoming Google Pixel 11 series, in the code strings of Google Contacts for Android. According to the report, the HiLight feature, codenamed “glow”, will let users configure and assign a glow colour to specific contacts. The HiLight feature will light up in that particular colour when that specific person calls the user.

Redmi is gearing up to launch its K100 series flagship smartphones in China. Ahead of it, Redmi product manager Mia Xinxin suggests the company may skip the K110 branding and use the K200 moniker for its next generation of flagship devices. The Redmi K100 Pro and K100 Pro Max are confirmed to launch on August 11. The Pro model will ship with an 8,000mAh battery and a 200-megapixel primary rear camera. It will run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series chipset.

Redmi K100 Pro Max will be equipped with a 6.9-inch RGB OLED display, which might offer M11 luminescent material, up to 185Hz refresh rate, 90 percent BT.2020 resolution, and up to 4,500 nits peak brightness with 25 percent performance, according to a tipster. On top of this, the Redmi K100 Pro Max will reportedly launch with support for 100W wired fast charging and 50W wireless fast charging. The phone is said to feature a flat metal frame. For optics, the smartphone will reportedly ship with an unspecified telephoto periscope camera on the back.

Honor's next Win series smartphone could arrive earlier than expected, with a new leak pointing to an October debut in China. The upcoming lineup is tipped to introduce Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chip, an active cooling system and a large battery while retaining its focus on high performance. The same leak also outlines launch plans for competing flagship phones, indicating that Vivo, iQOO and OnePlus are preparing to unveil their next premium smartphones between late September and October.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has been sighted on various certification platforms lately, which indicates that its launch could be on the horizon. While the South Korean tech conglomerate has yet to confirm the purported handset, it has now been spotted on yet another database, revealing several key hardware details. The listing suggests that the Galaxy S26 FE could continue using an Exynos chipset, while adopting Qualcomm's FastConnect platform for wireless connectivity.

Nothing has announced that the Nothing Phone (4a), Phone (4a) Pro, and Phone (4b) will be available at discounted prices during the upcoming Flipkart Freedom Sale. The company has revealed the discounts and offers. The latest Nothing Phone (4b) will be available with a bank discount of up to Rs. 3,000 on credit card EMI transactions. Alternatively, buyers can get a bank discount of up to Rs. 2,625 on regular credit card payments. On top of this, the Flipkart Freedom Sale will offer an exchange bonus of up to Rs. 1,000, taking the effective price of the Nothing Phone (4b) to Rs. 30,999.

A fresh leak has outlined the expected specifications of the iPhone 18 Pro Max, pointing to upgrades across the display, chipset, cameras, battery and connectivity. Separately, a new report claims Apple is working with suppliers to secure enough DRAM before the launch of the iPhone 18 series, amid broader memory supply constraints. Earlier reports also suggest the company is evaluating new memory suppliers and could increase RAM across the lineup to support additional Apple Intelligence features.

Flipkart's dedicated microsite for the Freedom Sale reveals the sale prices of Nothing and Oppo smartphones ahead of the sale. The Nothing Phone 4a will be available for Rs. 37,999. EMI offers will start at Rs. 4,222 per month. The Phone 4a Pro is confirmed to be priced at Rs. 43,999. Buyers can avail no-cost EMI offers during the sale.

Redmi 17 5G has been launched in China as the latest addition to the company's budget lineup. The handset is currently on sale in China via the Xiaomi online store. The Redmi 17 5G is offered in Cold Mist Blue, Feather Mist White, and Star Rock Black (translated from Chinese) colour options. The Redmi 17 5G is a dual-SIM smartphone. It ships with Xiaomi’s latest Android 16-based HyperOS 3. The handset sports a 6.9-inch HD (720 x 1,600 pixels) LCD touchscreen, which delivers up to 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, and up to 800 nits peak brightness.

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE will be available at Rs. 47,999 during the upcoming Flipkart Freedom Sale. Interested users can buy the handset with EMI offers starting at Rs. 8,333 per month. The Galaxy S25 FE was launched in India last year with a starting price tag of Rs. 59,999. The standard Galaxy S25 is also confirmed to be discounted in the sale. It will be offered for a starting price of Rs. 57,999, instead of the actual price of Rs. 74,999.

Redmi Note 17 5G has been launched in India. The new smartphone is scheduled to go on sale in India on August 12 via Amazon and the Xiaomi India online store. The Redmi Note 17 5G is offered in Arctic Blue, Dark Night, and Starlight Purple colour options. The Redmi Note 17 5G is a dual-SIM smartphone that ships with Xiaomi’s latest HyperOS 3, which is based on Android 16. The Xiaomi sub-brand promises four years of OS upgrades and six years of security patches for the new smartphone. It features a Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 chipset, paired with an 8,000mAh battery.

Vivo S2 was launched in India on Thursday as the first model in the S-lineup in nearly seven years. The handset is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo chipset, coupled with 8GB of RAM. It sports a 6.83-inch AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. The Vivo S2 is equipped with a 50-megapixel dual rear camera setup. It runs on OriginOS 6 out of the box and packs a 7,050mAh battery.

Motorola has started rolling out the Android 17 beta update to Motorola Signature units that were already enrolled in Motorola's Android 17 beta programme, according to a report. The Android 17 beta update for the Motorola Signature reportedly brings the same features and changes as the version users received on the Motorola Edge 60 Pro. The update reportedly introduces a dynamic island-like feature, new quick tiles with the ability to resize them, along with fresh icons for Wi-Fi, cellular signal strength, and battery percentage. Additionally, it is said to offer a new volume interface, new customisation options, a redesigned settings menu, and enhanced haptics.

Vivo V80 Lite 5G surfaced on the Google Play Supported Devices List with the model numbers V2576, V2643, and V2644. The listing doesn't reveal any specifications of the phone besides the model number and moniker, but it indicates that the launch is imminent. It is speculated to come with a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate, as well as a MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo processor.

A leaked HyperOS 4 roadmap has outlined Xiaomi's possible beta testing schedule in China, including dates for registrations, the launch event and the first beta rollout. The company has yet to confirm the timeline, which could change before release. HyperOS 4 is expected to be based on Android 17 and may introduce a redesigned interface, new AI-powered capabilities, system animation upgrades, and performance improvements. The initial beta release is also expected to remain limited to selected devices in China.

Apple’s first foldable iPhone is finally expected to debut this year alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models. While the Cupertino-based tech giant has yet to confirm the details, a new report suggests that the purported handset could have a significant impact on the foldable smartphone market. Samsung is reported to maintain its leadership position, but Apple’s foray into this segment could lead to an increase in foldable smartphone shipments by 20 percent, with wider adoption of book-style foldables also playing a key factor.

The Itel Ace 3 Heera feature phone has been launched in India with a 1,000mAh battery. It has a 1.8-inch display. The battery is advertised to offer up to 9.64 hours of talktime and up to 177 hours of standby time on a single charge. It is priced at Rs. 949 in India and is offered in Black, Blue and Purple colour options.

Amazon has revealed an early Hero Deal for the OnePlus 15 ahead of the Great Freedom Sale. The teaser points to a discounted effective price with a bank offer, while the retailer has also confirmed additional benefits such as HDFC Bank instant discounts, Amazon Pay ICICI Bank cashback, no-cost EMI options and exchange offers. The flagship smartphone features a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, a 165Hz AMOLED display, triple 50-megapixel rear cameras and a 7,300mAh battery.

Google started informing users that Google Assistant will shut down on Android smartphones on September 4, 2026. The transition will roll out gradually over weeks. The move follows Google's announcement from last year. Gemini will replace Google Assistant across its ecosystem. Gemini can be used to set timers, answer questions, and control smart home devices. Users can access it to control music playback and take actions from their lock screen.

A new report suggests Samsung is preparing to expand its inkjet lens printing process on the Galaxy S27 Ultra after introducing the technology on this year's Galaxy S26 Ultra. The technique is expected to replace part of the conventional light-blocking film with matte ink inside the lens assembly to reduce internal reflections and make the camera module thinner. The report also identifies the lens elements expected to use the process and reiterates earlier rumours surrounding the Galaxy S27 Ultra's rear camera system.

Boltt Ace 5G and Boltt Evo names have been confirmed by the tech firm. Apart from this, the company has revealed the design of the two upcoming handsets, which will mark Fire-Boltt's entry into the country's smartphone market. The Boltt Ace 5G is shown to sport a rectangular rear camera module, with four cutouts placed in the top-left corner of the flat panel. The centred Boltt branding will be placed at the bottom of the panel. The smartphone appears in a red colourway. The Boltt Evo appears in a light blue shade, sporting a similar flat rear panel.

Apple reportedly opened a lottery programme for US retail employees interested in helping at its upcoming iPhone launch event. The memo, allegedly shared by Apple with retail staff, suggests the event will take place during the first half of September. Selected employees will help manage attendee queues, check in guests, greet visitors, and provide directions.

Realme 16x 5G will launch on August 12 at 12 pm IST. It is confirmed to go on sale via Flipkart and the Realme India website in Endurance Brown and Glory White colourways. It is teased to feature a 7,000mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging. It has a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor coupled with 256GB of onboard storage. It will have a 50-megapixel rear camera unit and IP65-rated dust and water resistance.

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB) chipset is confirmed to launch with the Redmi K100 Pro next week. A detailed look at the specifications of the upcoming chipset shows that it has one less Adreno GPU slice and lower cache capacity compared to the flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip. Further, the SM8850-1-AB has an Adreno High Performance Memory of 12MB, compared to 18MB on the standard Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.

The Amazon Freedom Sale in India is all set to begin soon. Ahead of the sale event, the e-commerce giant has begun revealing some of the exciting deals that will be in store for customers. Shoppers who want to purchase a flagship handset will be able to do so at considerably lower prices than their usual market rates. One such offer on the iQOO 15 has been revealed, which will be available at a lower price through a combination of bank and coupon offers during the sale.

Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold has appeared in a leaked marketing poster online, which suggests that the Pixel Glow feature will be marketed by the tech giant as "HiLight". The image also reveals that the “HiLight” feature will allow Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold users to “stay informed” even when their smartphone is lying face down. “When your smartphone is face down, HiLight discreetly illuminates when your favorite contacts call you, or you chat with Gemini,” (translated from French) the leaked poster says.

With just a week to go for the launch of the Redmi K100 series in China, more details about the upcoming handsets are beginning to surface. Ahead of its anticipated debut on August 11, the Xiaomi sub-brand has confirmed the battery, charging, and camera specifications of the Redmi K100 Pro, which is expected to debut alongside the Redmi K100 Pro Max. The upcoming handset will feature an 8,000mAh-class battery and sport a 200-megapixel primary rear camera.

Android 17-based ColorOS 17 will not be available for the OnePlus 10 series. The OnePlus 10 Pro, OnePlus 10T, and OnePlus 10R, originally launched with Android 12, will not receive the Android 17 update. Therefore, they won't be part of the transition to ColorOS 17. Select Nord series smartphones, OnePlus Pad and the OnePlus Pad Go are also expected to miss out on the Android 17 update.

The Oppo F33 Series 5G was launched in India in April, and its successor could already be on the cards. A fresh report suggests that the company is gearing up to launch the Oppo F35 series in the country. While details officially remain under wraps, the lineup is expected to include the Oppo F35 Pro. It will reportedly arrive as a rebadged version of the recently launched China-exclusive Oppo A7 Pro Max, but with a few market-specific tweaks.

Apple has been rumoured to mark the iPhone's 20th anniversary with one of the biggest design overhauls in years. The handset, which is expected to debut as the iPhone 20, is believed to launch in 2027. While the Cupertino-based tech giant remains tight-lipped about its in-development devices, a tipster has suggested that Apple is currently prototyping two new display sizes, including a 6.4-inch panel that could debut on the purported iPhone 20 Pro.

iQOO Z11, which is set to arrive in India as the third iQOO Z11 series phone, will be launched in India in August, iQOO India’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Nipun Marya has confirmed. The new teaser also hints that the India launch of the upcoming smartphone could take place at the end of the month, as the countdown stops briefly on August 27. However, the company has yet to officially confirm the exact launch date, which remains under wraps. Recently, the company executive unveiled the design and colour options of the iQOO Z11, which is set to launch in India as the third iQOO Z11 series smartphone.

Poco F9 Ultra, Poco F9 Pro, and Poco X8 5G reportedly spotted on Indonesia's SDPPI certification website. The Poco F9 Ultra is listed with model number 26077PC53G, while the F9 Pro is reportedly associated with the model number 2607APCA5G. The SDPPI listing does not disclose any hardware specifications of the phones, but it indicates that they will launch in global markets soon.

Redmi K100 Pro will be powered by a custom octa-core “Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V series” chipset, with the model number SM8850-1-AB, the Xiaomi sub-brand has announced. The smartphone managed to score a combined score of more than 40,95,000 points on the AnTuTu V11 benchmarking platform. The company will also equip the handset with a dedicated AI gaming graphics chip, too. Further, the smartphone maker has confirmed that the Redmi K100 Pro will boast a “Raging Engine” (translated from Chinese), which is claimed to enhance the phone’s performance. For thermal management, the upcoming Redmi K100 series handset will be equipped with a 3D circulating cold pump cooling system.

Honor Robot Phone key specifications and features have surfaced online, days before its launch in China. The smartphone will reportedly be powered by the flagship octa-core Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset from Qualcomm, which is built on a 3nm process. The SoC is expected to be paired with Honor’s proprietary C1 chip, along with E2 and H1 chips. Apart from this, the Honor Robot Phone will reportedly be equipped with a 6.3-inch flat display, offering 1,216 x 2,640 pixels resolution, along with up to 6,800 nits peak brightness and an “AR anti-reflective film”. The smartphone is said to launch with a 7,060mAh battery.

The iPhone 18e could receive a RAM upgrade to 9GB, according to analysts Jeff Pu and Ming-Chi Kuo, with the change also expected for the standard iPhone 18. The additional memory may improve on-device Apple Intelligence performance despite rising DRAM prices driven by AI demand. Earlier reports indicate the handset will retain a 6.1-inch OLED display, a 60Hz refresh rate and a single 48-megapixel rear camera, while adopting Apple's A20 chipset built on TSMC's 2nm process.