Oppo Find X9 Launch Date Announced, Global Debut Teased; Will Feature Dimensity 9500 Chipset, Up to 7,500mAh Battery

Oppo Find X9 series China launch date announced. The Oppo Find X8 successors are confirmed to come with up to 7,500mAh battery, ColorOS 16 and the new MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset. The lineup will be launched in global markets outside China soon. The series will feature Oppo's self-developed Trinity Engine and Hasselblad-tuned rear camera setup.

Mivi One 5G is scheduled to launch officially on September 24. Ahead of its debut, the brand has revealed key details regarding its upcoming handset. It is confirmed to come with a dual rear camera setup headlined by a 50-megapixel primary sensor. Details regarding the secondary sensor are currently under wraps.

Google has announced its September 2026 Pixel Drop, and it brings redesigned Pixel VIP widgets, Harry Potter-themed Audiobook Packs, and expanded Scam Detection features to eligible Pixel devices. The update adds the Pause Point digital wellbeing tool to more Pixel devices. The Harry Potter Audiobook Packs are available until December 31, 2026. Audible offer available until January 14, 2027, only in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, India, Japan, and Australia.

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max brings several upgrades over the iPhone 17 Pro Max, even though it looks and feels the same. Apple has made several new claims about its performance and battery life, but a YouTuber has now pointed out that it can charge much faster than the previous model, provided you use the right gear.

Lava's new Bold N4 Pro 5G will be available through Amazon with a single RAM and storage configuration. The smartphone runs Android 16 and supports up to 6GB of virtual RAM alongside its 6GB physical RAM. It also features a 120Hz refresh rate, a 50-megapixel dual rear camera setup and a 6,000mAh battery. The handset is rated IP64 for protection against dust and water splashes and includes Lava's Free Service at Home programme for doorstep after-sales assistance across India.

OnePlus 13s now has a third variant in India as the smartphone maker has launched the new 16GB + 512GB RAM and storage configuration in the country. The new variant of the OnePlus 13s is currently available for purchase in India via Amazon and the OnePlus online store. The OnePlus 13s is offered in Black Velvet, Green Silk, and Pink Satin colour options. It sports a 6.32-inch 1.5K (1,216 × 2,640 pixels) LTPO ProXDR AMOLED display, offering up to a 120Hz refresh rate, up to 1,600 nits peak brightness, 2,160Hz PWM dimming, and Aqua Touch 2.0. The phone is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, along with up to 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 4.0 built-in storage.

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has appeared on Geekbench. The listing shows the phone with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro SoC. It is expected to come with 16GB of RAM and Android 17. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is confirmed to launch in China later this month alongside the Xiaomi 18 Pro. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max will succeed Xiaomi 17 Pro Max. It is teased to come with a rear display. 

MediaTek Dimensity 9600M has been launched as the second additon to the chipmaker's flagship 9600 series. The chipset gets a 4 + 3 + 1 CPU cluster, with four ARM C1-Pro efficiency cores 2.7GHz, three ARM C1-Premium performance cores clocked at 3.5GHz, and a prime ARM C1-Ultra core delivering a peak clock speed of 4.21GHz. The new mobile platform is expected to power the upcoming standard Vivo X500 model, along with the Oppo Find X10. More details regarding the availability of the SoC will be revealed in the coming days.

Oppo has started teasing its next K-series smartphone in India, although key details remain under wraps. The K14 Plus 5G has appeared on Flipkart, where the teaser confirms its online sales channel and highlights performance and durability. The company has not disclosed the handset's launch date, pricing, chipset or battery specifications. The teaser image offers a glimpse of its flat-sided design and possible colour finishes. The upcoming model will expand Oppo's existing K14 lineup, which also includes the K14, K14x 5G and K14 Lite.

iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are now on sale in India via multiple quick commerce platforms, including Blinkit, Zepto, and Instamart. Blinkit, Zepto, and Instamart are offering bank offers worth up to Rs. 7,000 with Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, and SBI credit cards and EMI transactions. Additionally, Zepto is also offering the Open Box Delivery option to customers to ensure that their iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max is not damaged. The quick commerce platforms are also offering up to 24 months of EMI options and up to six months of no-cost EMI options.

Ai+ Pulse 2 FE India launch date is nearing, with the upcoming smartphone now listed on a dedicated microsite on Flipkart. The teaser page reveals the phone’s rear design and colour options. The company has not yet announced the launch date of the phone. It is confirmed to be available in Black, Blue, Green, and Purple colours. The Ai+ Pulse 2 was launched in March this year with a starting price tag of Rs. 5,999.

OnePlus 16 is all set to be introduced later this year as the company’s next-generation flagship. While a launch date officially remains under wraps, OnePlus has begun teasing features of its upcoming handset. A tipster has now shared OnePlus 16’s complete specifications. It is tipped to feature a 165Hz refresh rate and sport a BOE-supplied panel. OnePlus 16 could be powered by Qualcomm’s next-generation flagship Snapdragon chipset and support 100W charging.

Rising memory prices have forced every smartphone manufacturer to raise prices. This not only applies to new models but also to previously launched devices. Apple isn’t an exception either, as is evident from the new price tag of the iPhone 17 and the new iPhone 18 Pro and Max models. Multiple sources now claim Apple has secured memory prices for the near future, but at a higher cost.

Vivo X500 has been spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking platform with the model number V2609A. The listing highlights that this is the recently launched MediaTek Dimensity 9600M chipset, which is similar to last year’s MediaTek Dimensity 9500 SoC. The Vivo X500 is shown to 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. On top of this, the Vivo X500 has been spotted with 11.06GB of RAM, which could be marketed as 12GB of RAM. The handset is also expected to ship with Vivo’s latest OriginOS 7, which is based on Android 17.

Samsung could be preparing to make its Galaxy S26 series significantly more expensive in India. According to a tipster, all three models in the Galaxy S26 lineup are in line to receive price hikes of up to Rs. 20,000 across different RAM and storage variants. Although it is a first for the Galaxy S26 series, the move follows similar price adjustments across the South Korean tech conglomerate’s mid-range Galaxy A and Galaxy F lineups.

iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max go on sale today at 8am IST. Check out the full pricing, bank offers, cashback, EMI options, trade-in value, and where to buy.

OriginOS 7 is scheduled to launch globally on September 21, with Vivo and iQOO opening preview programmes for users in India. The Vivo X300 Pro and iQOO 15 are eligible for the early-access programmes, which are limited to 500 users each. iQOO will accept registrations until September 20, while Vivo has not announced an official closing date. The preview software is based on Android 17, and selected users can access it before the stable update reaches the two smartphones.

Samsung could be preparing a new cloud backup option for its Gallery app as its integration with Microsoft OneDrive approaches its September 30 end date. A new version of Samsung's Gallery Cloud Sync service has reportedly appeared on the Galaxy Store. The description indicates that photos and videos can be backed up to Google Cloud. Samsung has not yet officially announced the new integration.

The Oppo F35 series is all set to be launched in India soon, comprising two models — Oppo F35 5G and F35 Pro 5G. While the company remains tight-lipped on what its upcoming F-series handsets could offer, Gadgets 360 has obtained an image of what appears to be the retail box of the higher-end model in the lineup. The image confirms the handset’s moniker as the Oppo F35 Pro 5G, while also suggesting its availability in two colour options.

The Itel Muzik 450L was launched in India as the latest feature phone. It has a 2-in-1 high-output speaker and a 2,500mAh battery. It comes with a 2.4-inch QVGA display. The phone measures 13.4mm in thickness. It features the King Talker voice assistant. Itel Muzik 450L is priced at Rs. 1,659. Itel Muzik 450L has a VGA rear camera. It also has a built-in torch.

Xiaomi 18 Pro has been spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking platform with the model number SM8975. The listing suggests that the flagship phone will be equipped with a QTI SM8975 chipset, which is the unreleased Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro SoC from Qualcomm. The chipset is expected to be built on a 2nm process, competing with the recently unveiled MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro chip. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset on the Xiaomi 18 Pro will reportedly feature three efficiency cores clocked at 3.74GHz, three performance cores clocked at 4.03GHz, and two prime cores, delivering a peak clock speed of 5.01GHz.

Samsung Galaxy A18 4G has debuted in France with a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED screen and an Exynos 1610 chipset. The smartphone comes with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, expandable through a microSD card. It features a 50-megapixel primary camera alongside ultrawide and macro sensors, plus a 13-megapixel selfie camera. The handset packs a 5,000mAh battery with 25W charging and carries an IP64 rating. Samsung has also confirmed long-term software and security support for the device.

Oppo K14 Lite launched in India with a 7,000mAh battery. It runs on the Unisoc T7250 octa-core processor, paired with 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 64GB of UFS 2.2 storage. It has a 6.75-inch display and a 13-megapixel rear camera with autofocus. For selfies and video calls, it has a 5-megapixel front-facing camera.

Apple is said to be facing scrutiny in India over its warranty terms for software after complaints that the iOS 18 update caused display and microphone issues on some iPhone models. According to a report, India's consumer protection regulator is investigating whether consumers were unfairly asked to pay for repairs in cases where the problems were allegedly related to the software update. Apple's standard limited warranty covers hardware, while its software licence terms state that the software is provided without warranty.

Xiaomi has teased the launch of its Xiaomi 18 Pro series in China, revealing a new Versatile Back Screen feature for the secondary rear display. The screen can run small apps created for tasks such as cooking, hydration, productivity and language learning. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has also appeared on Geekbench with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset and Android 17. Earlier leaks have pointed to high-resolution cameras, a 7,000mAh battery and 100W wired charging for the Xiaomi 18 Pro.

Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2026 will begin on October 9 in India, the e-commerce giant has announced. Moreover, a dedicated microsite for the sale event is now live in the country, teasing the bank discounts, special deals, and offers that will be available to customers when the sale begins. Additionally, the company has confirmed that the Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2026 will offer early access to Flipkart Plus, Flipkart Black, and Flipkart Credit Card members. The upcoming Flipkart sale event is expected to offer various electronics at relatively low prices from reputable global brands.

Oppo Find X10 Pro Max will use MediaTek’s Dimensity 9600 Pro, based on TSMC’s 2nm N2P process. The chipset brings a new CPU configuration, G2-Ultra NX graphics and dual NPUs for on-device AI tasks. Oppo has also developed its Laminar Flow Engine with MediaTek for the phone. The Pro Max will launch in China later this month with three 200-megapixel rear cameras, Hasselblad-developed camera hardware and an 8,000mAh battery. Oppo has not yet announced its international release schedule or pricing.

iQOO 16 will be launched in China on September 29, the company announced on Tuesday. The launch event is scheduled to commence at 7:00 pm local time (4:30 pm IST). Separately, the company also revealed that the iQOO 16 will be available for purchase in the country in three colour options, namely “Chasing Light”, “Legendary”, and “Racing Track” (translated from Chinese). The Chasing Light colourway will feature a laser holographic back with hues of red and blue shades over a silver background. Meanwhile, the Legendary option uses the “magnetron sputtering electroplating technology” and 670nm thick electroplating film on the back over a shade of white. Lastly, the Racing Track colourway, the tech firm says, has been inspired by the purple paint of F1 cars.

Vivo V80, S2 FE and X500 Pro Max have surfaced in recent regulatory listings in India and Thailand. The V80 appeared on both BIS and Thailand's NBTC database, while the S2 FE was linked to BIS through model number V2640. The X500 Pro Max appeared on NBTC with model number V2610. Earlier reports have tipped specifications and launch details for the three phones, including 90W charging for the V80 and a Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset for the X500 Pro Max.

Vivo V80 India launch teased. It is confirmed to come with a Zeiss-branded rear camera unit. Previous leaks claimed that the Vivo V80 will go official in India in the first week of October. It is rumoured to feature a 50-megapixel telephoto camera with support for 3X zoom. It could feature a 7,200mAh battery. It is said to ship wth Android 17-based OriginOS 7 on top.

MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro mobile platform has been launched globally. The octa-core chipset is built on a 2nm process. Moreover, it features a 2 + 3 + 3 AI Compute Fusion CPU architecture, with two prime cores, three performance cores, and three efficiency cores. It also gets the new L2 + L3 cache architecture, along with support for LPDDR6 RAM and UFS 5 storage. The SoC features the 1090 NPU with dedicated Performance and Flexible cores. Moreover, the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset features the new Mali G2 Ultra NX GPU, with a system cache of 10MB. Its AI Imaging Fusion Architecture gets Semantic Analysis Engine, TrueColor Engine, and FastFocus Engine.

The Samsung Galaxy A18 4G could arrive in France with a lower price than previously expected, according to a new leak. The reported French configuration includes 128GB of storage, while Samsung may offer more storage in other markets. The handset could also bring an Exynos 1610 chipset instead of the previously rumoured MediaTek processor. Other reported features include a 90Hz Super AMOLED display, triple rear cameras, a 5,000mAh battery and Android 17. Samsung has not confirmed these details yet.

Realme 16 Pro Harry Potter Edition will launch in India on September 21 at 12pm IST. A dedicated microsite for the handset is now live on the company and Flipkart websites. The upcoming phone features a brown leather finish and has an argyle-textured rear panel. Realme 16 Pro Harry Potter edition will be available with a Hogwarts-themed limited-edition gifting box. Only 5,000 units of the gifting box will be available for purchase.

OnePlus N6 Lite will be launched in India on September 22, the company announced on Tuesday via a press release. The company has also revealed that the smartphone will be equipped with a 7,000mAh battery. Moreover, it will feature a flat display that refreshes at up to 120Hz. The OnePlus N6 Lite will be available for purchase in the country via Amazon. It will be offered in two colour options, namely Midnight Hype and Neo Green.

Redmi Note 17 Pro and Redmi Note 17 Pro Max were launched in India on Tuesday as the latest additions to the Xiaomi sub-brand's Note 17 lineup. The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 chipset. On the other hand, the Redmi Note 17 Pro features a Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 SoC. The Pro Max model is equipped with a 10,000mAh battery, while the Pro model packs a 9,000mAh cell. Both phones feature a dual rear camera unit. Moreover, the two phones will go on sale in India via Amazon.

Google’s Motion Assist feature is now expanding to additional Android smartphones. The feature displays bubbles around the edges of the screen that respond to the movement of a vehicle. It is designed to reduce motion sickness. The feature helps bridge the gap between what your eyes see and the movement of your ride. Set it to turn on automatically, add it to Quick Settings, and customise the bubble’s shape, colour, and opacity to match your style.

Apple’s latest trade-in figures reveal a notable difference in how the iPhone Air is valued across the US and India. In the US, the Air and the cheaper iPhone 17 currently qualify for the same maximum trade-in credit, while the Pro models command higher values. The Air launched between the standard and Pro models in Apple’s pricing structure, making its current valuation particularly notable. In India, however, Apple assigns the Air a higher maximum trade-in value than the standard iPhone 17.

Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra and Galaxy S27 Pro reportedly come with the company’s next-generation M16 OLED display technology. The display may not offer 10,000 nits of peak brightness or a 165Hz refresh rate; instead, Samsung is said to integrate hardware-level privacy display features.

Apple launched the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max at its ‘Surprise and shine’ event last week. Following the keynote, both handsets became available for pre-order, with availability in stores officially declared to begin on September 18. However, customers who have yet to place their orders for either of the handsets may now have to wait beyond the launch date in multiple countries, as Apple's online store is showing delivery estimates extending into October.

Oppo is gearing up to launch its next-generation F35 series in India soon. The company recently began teasing its upcoming lineup, which is expected to comprise the F35 and F35 Pro, even though its monikers officially remain under wraps. A new report now offers an early look at the design and colour options of both the purported handsets. The Oppo F35 series could be offered in six colourways in total, with different design treatments across the lineup.

Redmi Note 17 Pro and Redmi Note 17 Pro Max are launching today in India. Xiaomi's sub-brand has scheduled a dedicated livestream to unveil the two smartphones in India. It is worth noting that the Redmi Note 17 Pro and Redmi Note 17 Pro Max’s launch livestream will commence at 12 pm IST, and you will be able to watch it via Redmi India’s official YouTube channel for all the details. Details regarding the India pricing and storage configurations of the Redmi Note 17 Pro and Redmi Note 17 Pro Max remain under wraps and are expected to be revealed during the livestream later today.

Xiaomi 18's global variant has reportedly appeared on Singapore's IMDA certification database under model number 2611FPNFAG. The listing identifies the handset as a 5G smartphone and mentions Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity. The same model has previously appeared on Taiwan's NCC and Europe's EEC certification platforms. The NCC listing reportedly revealed 256GB and 512GB storage options, IP68 protection and a charger capable of 100W wired charging. The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to debut in China before reaching international markets.

Vivo Y600i and Y600i AI Edition have received another certification ahead of their expected launch, with the listing revealing support for 44W wired charging. The two smartphones were previously linked to the same model number and device code on the Google Play Console. Meanwhile, another Vivo handset identified as V2620A has appeared with around 90W charging support. The model could be related to the Vivo X500 series, although its commercial name and connection to the upcoming flagship lineup remain unconfirmed.

An APK teardown of the Google Play Services version 26.36.30 reportedly indicate that Google may be developing a new “Expert features” section within the Advanced Protection settings. Intrusion Detection, USB Protection, and Unsecured Wi-Fi Networks options will likely fall under this optional “Expert features” section. Google is expected to make the unsecured Wi-Fi protection optional.

Samsung Galaxy A08 4G has appeared on Virgin Megastore UAE, giving a look at its expected hardware and pricing ahead of launch. The retailer lists the phone with a 6.7-inch PLS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate, up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Other listed features include a 50-megapixel main camera, 6,000mAh battery, 25W charging and IP64 protection. The Galaxy A08 4G is priced at AED 625 (roughly Rs. 16,300) in the UAE for the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage configuration.

Oppo will introduce the Find X10 series in China on September 22, bringing three smartphones, along with the Watch S2 and Enco X4. The Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max will come with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, while the Find X10E will have fewer configurations. The phones will feature distinct camera designs, with up to three 200-megapixel rear cameras on the Pro Max. Other reported details include an 8,000mAh battery, a Tiangong Screen 2.0 display and new Dimensity chipsets.

iQOO 16 will be launched as the world’s first phone to feature a 2K resolution that refreshes at up to 165Hz, the Vivo sub-brand has announced. Moreover, it will debut as the world’s first Android phone to get Samsung’s new AMOLED panel, with the latest M16 luminescent material. While the size of iQOO 16’s display remains under wraps, it is confirmed to ship with Samsung’s second-generation LEAD [Low Power, Eco-Friendly, Augmented Brightness, and Design Slim and Light], or LEAD 2.0, display technology.

Lava Virat Curve will be launched in India on September 21 at 12 pm IST. The new smartphone will be available for purchase in the country via Flipkart. Moreover, it is confirmed to go on sale in India in two colour options, namely Heritage Indigo and Makrana Ivory. The Lava Virat Curve will be equipped with a 50-megapixel primary shooter on the back with a Sony IMX752 sensor, an f/1.8 aperture, 10x digital zoom, and a 79-degree field of view. Moreover, it will be powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 7100 SoC, along with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage.

Apple will likely equip the third generation of the iPhone Duo with a telephoto camera and Face ID sensor, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman writes in the latest edition of his weekly newsletter ‘Power On’. Gurman explains that these two upgrades for the iPhone Duo are the “top two priorities” for Apple. However, it is difficult for the tech giant to equip a telephoto camera and a Face ID sensor in the handset because of the 5.2mm thickness when unfolded, which also makes it the thinnest iPhone model yet. Both components reportedly require more depth, making it a “physics problem”.

Recent reports indicated that Samsung was testing a 50-megapixel 4x telephoto sensor measuring 1/1.9-inch for the Galaxy S27 Ultra. The brand was rumoured to replace the existing 3x and 5x telephoto cameras with a single 4x sensor. Now, tipster Ice Universe has challenged these rumours, claiming that the Galaxy S27 Ultra will continue to feature a 5x telephoto camera with a 1/2.52-inch sensor.

Realme P4s Lite may launch soon. The company has yet to reveal the phone's launch timeline or name, but it has appeared on the Google Play Supported Devices list with model number RMX5398. It is rumoured to arrive as a budget offering and could pack 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of onboard storage.