Oppo K15 has been launched in China as the latest addition to the company’s mid-range K lineup. The new smartphone is available for purchase in the country via the Oppo China online store in a single 12GB + 256GB RAM and storage configuration. The handset is offered in Gale Grey and Rapid White (translated from Chinese) colour options. An octa core MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Super chipset powers the new Oppo K15. The smartphone also features an 8,000mAh battery with support for 80W wired fast charging. It is equipped with a dual rear camera unit, led by a 50-megapixel main shooter.
Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra and Galaxy S27 Pro have allegedly been spotted on China's 3C Certification site. While the listing doesn't reveal anything about the upcoming phones' battery capacity, it offers a glimpse into the possible charging specifications. The Galaxy S27 Pro is speculated to feature a 5,200mAh battery, while the Galaxy S27 Ultra could ship with a 5,800mAh cell.
Tecno Camon Slim 5G has been announced by the tech firm as the 5G version of the recently launched 4G-only model. The Tecno Camon Slim 5G will be offered in Burgundy Red, Gossamer White, Matisse Black, Neo Mondrian, Rebel Pink, and Van Gogh Blue. It will be available for purchase in 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB RAM and storage configurations. The handset sports a 6.78-inch 1.5K (1,208 x 2,644 pixels) AMOLED display, delivering up to a 144Hz refresh rate. An octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 7300e chipset powers the smartphone.
Oppo has officially revealed details about its upcoming Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max smartphones. This is the first time the company has officially confirmed these smartphones. In a Weibo post, an Oppo executive says the brand will focus on clearer images with greater colour accuracy.
Motorola’s reported wide foldable could use a different approach to the rear camera layout, with the module positioned horizontally near the centre of the back. Leaked sketches also show three rear cutouts, although their functions remain unclear. The device may feature cameras on both the inner and outer displays, along with a specially shaped frame for easier opening. A new report claims that Motorola could release the handset in the coming months, but the company has not confirmed its name or launch timeline.
OnePlus N6 Lite will be launched in India at the end of September, according to a tipster. The upcoming phone is said to be the tech firm's most affordable phone in the country yet. The rumoured N6 series smartphone will be launched with 4GB of RAM, the leaker said in a reply under the X post. Other details about the upcoming phone remain under wraps. This comes shortly after a report highlighted that OnePlus is preparing to launch a 4G smartphone in India in September. The handset is also said to arrive as a budget model.
John Ternus took over as Apple's new CEO on September 1. Now, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, in his latest weekly Power On newsletter, said that Tim Cook will not take part in the iPhone event video. Cook is expected to attend Apple's event screening on September 9 from the VIP section. Cook will get a new office at Apple's campus. The report claims that Cook will receive a base salary of $2 million (roughly Rs. 18 crore) and stock units of $45 million (roughly Rs. 4.25 billion) next year.
iQOO Z11xa 5G has been launched in India as the second model in the Z11x lineup. The phone joins the iQOO Z11, iQOO Z11x, and IQOO Z11 Lite. The new handset is set to go on sale in India on September 14 via Amazon. The iQOO Z11xa 5G is offered in Prismatic Green and Titan Black colour options. The company is also offering a flat coupon discount of Rs. 1,500 to customers. Buyers can also avail up to six months of no-cost EMI options. The iQOO Z11xa 5G is a dual SIM handset that ships with Vivo’s Origin 6, which is based on Android 16. The tech firm promises two years of OS upgrades and four years of security updates for the smartphone.
Online retailer Flipkart has teased a new Realme smartphone on its portal, hinting at a Harry Potter-themed device. The banner ad clearly shows Realme’s collaboration with the Harry Potter series, with a caption that makes the partnership quite obvious. At the same time, a leaked render of a Realme 16 Pro smartphone with a Harry Potter theme also appeared briefly before being taken down.
Oppo Find X10 and Oppo Find X10 Pro Max have been spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking platform with the model numbers PMW110 and PMX110, respectively. As per the listing, the purported Oppo Find X10 will be powered by an octa-core MediaTek MT6993 chipset, which is said to be the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 SoC that also powers its predecessor. On the other hand, the purported Oppo Find X10 Pro Max appeared with the MediaTek MT6995 chipset, which could be the unreleased MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro SoC.
New leak reveals the design, colour options, price and key specifications of the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G. It is tipped to come with a 6.7-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It could run on a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset paired with 4GB of RAM. It is said to carry a 5,000mAh battery. It is likely to be launched in Black, Light Blue and Silver colour options.
Vivo recently announced the launch date of Android 17-based OriginOS 7 in China, and it is expected to be followed by the introduction of the Vivo X500 series. The lineup, although not officially confirmed, may comprise three models — Vivo X500, Vivo X500 Pro, and Vivo X500 Pro Max. Ahead of its anticipated debut, the Chinese variant of the purported Vivo X500 Pro Max has surfaced on a benchmarking site, revealing performance scores significantly higher than those of its global counterpart.
The iQOO 16 is expected to arrive as the successor to the iQOO 15 later this year, accompanied by a ‘T’ model. While a launch date has yet to be revealed, the purported flagship has already been seen in leaks and benchmark listings, shedding light on its design and some of its specifications. Now, a reliable tipster has shared another update about the purported handset, revealing a more precise battery capacity.
The Motorola Edge 70 series in India is confirmed to get another model. The lineup has steadily expanded since the standard Edge 70 arrived in India last year, with the company subsequently introducing several more models across different price segments. The Lenovo-owned brand has confirmed the existence of the Motorola Edge 70 Neo, teasing its arrival in the coming months. The announcement comes shortly after reports and leaked renders offered an early look at the purported handset.
Apple's new CEO, John Ternus, and the new head of the App Store, Eddy Cue, are planning to bring new changes to the marketplace to “make even more money”, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman writes in the latest edition of his weekly newsletter 'Power On'. Ternus and Cue are reportedly looking at ways to raise margins and increase the recurring revenue from the App Store. While the report does not highlight the exact changes that could be made, they could be implemented in the coming months or weeks, allowing the company to further increase its profits.
Oppo Find X10 and Oppo Find X10 Pro Max have been spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) database in India with the model numbers CPH2911 and CPH2913. The listing also suggests that two flagship smartphones could be launched in India soon, following their anticipated debut in China this month. However, the listing does not reveal the exact launch date, pricing details, or key specifications of the two Oppo Find X10 series handsets. This comes shortly after the key specifications and features of the Oppo Find X10 surfaced online.
TCL announced new smartphones and tablets at IFA 2026 on Thursday. The company has introduced the TCL P80 series, which comprises the TCL P80, TCL P80 Pro, and TCL P80 Ultra. The Ultra model has a a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera, while the P80 Pro gets a 1.5K NXTPAPER AMOLED display and a 5,800mAh battery. Meanwhile, the TCL TAB A1 family includes four models with 11-inch and 12.2-inch screen options, offered in both standard and NXTPAPER variants across both screen sizes.
Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition has been launched in global markets with a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate SoC and a 6,500mAh battery. Tecno has designed the Pova 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition in collaboration with the Italian lifestyle brand Tonino Lamborghini. It is offered in a Tonino Lamborghini Black shade with a black-and-red palette and a hexagon pattern.
Xiaomi will introduce its Power Bank 20000mAh 165W in India on September 8. The accessory can deliver 165W of maximum output and split power between two devices at 120W and 45W. It includes a built-in braided USB Type-C cable and a colour display for monitoring charging information. The power bank supports several charging standards and includes temperature management with 12 layers of protection. It has a rated energy of 76Wh and follows Xiaomi's Power Bank 5i 20000mAh 67W.
Oppo A7 Pro will be launched in China on September 11 at 10:00 am local time (7:30 am IST), the tech firm announced on Friday. The phone is confirmed to go on sale in the country in Desert Brown, Every Step Blossom, and Riding the Waves (translated from Chinese) colour options. It will be equipped with an 8,000mAh battery and an OLED display. The phone will ship with an IP69K rating for dust and water resistance. Moreover, it is now available for pre-order in 6GB + 256GB and 8GB + 256GB RAM and storage configurations.
Vivo is preparing to introduce its new operating system dubbed OriginOS 7, which will be based on Android 17. The update will be unveiled at the company's annual vivo Developer Conference (VDC) later this month. It is expected to bring a redesigned interface with new materials and liquid-style animations, alongside several underlying performance improvements. As per the company, handsets running OriginOS 7 will deliver improved graphics rendering, app launch times, and power efficiency.
iQOO 16 will be launched with the latest Samsung OLED display with the M16 luminescent material, along with the next-generation LEAD [Low Power, Eco-Friendly, Augmented Brightness, and Design Slim and Light] display technology, a tipster claims. The iQOO 16 will reportedly be the first Android handset to ship with Samsung’s LEAD display technology, which is expected to be found also on the iPhone Ultra, Apple’s first book-style foldable smartphone. The Vivo sub-brand is also reportedly collaborating with Samsung for more display-related features coming with the flagship iQOO 16. However, neither of the tech firms has confirmed these details.
Details about Oppo’s unannounced Find X10 Pro Max have leaked out once again. This time, a tipster on Weibo has managed to get hold of some leaked renders, revealing the back of the device in two finishes or colourways. One finish appears to have a textured back and metal frame, similar to the Oppo Find X9 Ultra’s Tundra Umber colourway.
Apple's first foldable iPhone could start at $2,099 (roughly Rs. 1,98,300), while the highest-end variant may cost over $3,000 (roughly Rs. 2,83,500), according to TrendForce. The report details a 5.5-inch outer OLED display, 7.8-inch inner OLED screen and A20 Pro chip. The device could also feature 12GB RAM, up to 2TB storage, dual 48-megapixel rear cameras and Touch ID. Limited initial production is expected, with the foldable tipped to debut on September 9.
Apple is expected to launch a range of smart home devices, namely HomePod Touch, HomePod Mini 2, and Apple 4K TV, next week during the 'Surprise and Shine' event, according to a report. The new Apple HomePod Touch is expected to be equipped with a 7-inch touchscreen. Meanwhile, the HomePod Mini 2 will reportedly be upgraded with a new chipset, along with various audio-related enhancements and Siri AI. The next-generation Apple TV 4K might also arrive with a “more powerful” chipset and Siri AI. If this is true, then Apple could be deviating from its usual product showcase timeline.
Motorola Edge 70 Plus was unveiled at IFA 2026 on Thursday alongside Moto Watch Ultra and Moto Snap wireless charger. The handset features a 6.78-inch AMOLED display, a 200-megapixel main camera, Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset, and a 6,500mAh battery. The Moto Watch Ultra, meanwhile, brings Wear OS, LTE connectivity and Polar-powered health tracking. The company has also introduced a special-edition motorola razr with Crystals by Swarovski as part of its Brilliant Collection.
Poco X8 Power and Poco X8 have been launched in India as the third and fourth models in the mid-range lineup, joining the Poco X8 Pro and Poco X8 Pro Max, which were recently unveiled in the country. The new handsets from the Xiaomi sub-brand are set to go on sale in India soon via Flipkart. The Poco X8 Power is offered in Black and Yellow colour options, while the Poco X8 will be available for purchase in Black, Fiery Orange, and Frost White shades. Both smartphones are powered by different Snapdragon chipsets. The Power model features a 10,000mAh battery, while the standard model packs a 9,000mAh cell.
Infinix Hot 70 Pro 5G was launched in India on Friday as the latest addition to the company’s Hot lineup. The handset introduces a new Active Matrix Cube element on the rear panel, which can display notifications while also supporting interactive features. It sports a 6.76-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Powering the Infinix Hot 70 Pro 5G is the Dimensity 7100 5G chipset. It packs a 6,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging support.
Belkin has expanded its accessory lineup with new portable power banks, item trackers, a magnetic smartphone stand and a refreshed 30W USB-C charger. The UltraCharge series offers up to 120W combined output, while the SureFind range supports Apple's Find My and Google's Find Hub. The new accessories will roll out between September and November 2026 across global markets. Belkin has also introduced four new colours for its BoostCharge Compact USB-C Charger 30W, including options designed to complement the MacBook Neo range.
After an official reveal at IFA 2026 in Berlin, a tipster has shared more details about the foldable’s price and variants. The source said the device will be officially priced above CNY 10,000 and will be available in special edition colours. The Weibo post also clarifies that LPDDR6 RAM will be used only on a particular memory variant.
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.