Rumours regarding the launch of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 have been circulating online for a while. However, a new leak suggests that the company may be working on another high-end chipset, which could launch in 2026. This chipset is said to be placed right under the next-generation flagship chip, but it might not be called the Snapdragon 8s Gen 5.

Samsung is reportedly working to bring Apple AirDrop support to Galaxy smartphones, starting with the Galaxy S26 series. The feature is expected to roll out via software updates and enable direct file sharing between Galaxy devices and iPhones using Quick Share. It may also support iPads and Macs, with some limitations during transfers. The move aims to improve cross-platform compatibility and reduce switching barriers. The feature could expand to older Galaxy devices, building on similar functionality introduced by Google for Pixel phones.

Vivo Y21 5G and Vivo Y11 5G prices in India have surfaced online, along with their storage configurations, colour options, specifications, and features. This comes a month after the two smartphones were unveiled in Singapore. The handsets are expected to be launched in India with similar specifications to their Singaporean counterparts. Both phones will reportedly be equipped with dual rear camera units and the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset. Moreover, the two could be backed by 6,500mAh batteries. However, the company has yet to confirm the launches of the handsets.

Amazon is said to be working on a new phone inspired by the Light Phone. The “Transformer" project is reportedly led by the devices and services unit and is said to be part of Jeff Bezos ' long-standing visions. The phone is seen as a potential mobile personalisation device that can sync with the home voice assistant Alexa. It could come with integrated artificial intelligence capabilities. The phone could allow users to easily shop on Amazon, stream content via Prime Video, access Prime Music, or order food through partners like Grubhub.

The Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G is available for purchase in India beginning today (Friday). The handset was launched earlier this week as the latest addition to the company’s affordable M-series lineup. It is powered by a Dimensity 6000-series chipset, coupled with up to 6GB of RAM. The Galaxy M17e 5G is equipped with a 50-megapixel primary camera, as part of a dual rear camera unit. It packs a 6,000mAh battery, which is claimed to provide up to 26 hours of video playback on a single charge.

Samsung appears to have revised the Galaxy S25 Ultra price in India, with changes reflected on its official website. A tipster shared what looks like a retailer communication suggesting the revision took effect on March 20, 2026. The 12GB + 256GB variant is said to drop to Rs. 1,19,999, while the 12GB + 512GB model is listed at Rs. 1,39,999. The 1TB variant may see a price increase, but it is not currently listed. Samsung has not made an official announcement yet.

Nothing CEO Carl Pei predicted that in the future, apps on smartphones will be replaced by artificial intelligence (AI) agents. Speaking at South by Southwest (SXSW), the executive suggested that the current app-centric model is “boring” and largely unchanged for 20 years. He highlighted that using a smartphone to complete a task today feels like admin work, where different apps must be manually set to get to the final output.

Realme 16 5G is said to go official in India soon. The specifications and design of the Indian variant of the phone are said to be similar to the global variant. The Realme 16T is also said to be launched in the country soon. The leak does not include the launch date of the phones. Realme 16 5G was launched in Vietnam earlier this year with a MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo chipset and a 6.57-inch AMOLED display. It carries a 7,000mAh battery unit with wired charging support.

Samsung will launch a new Galaxy A-series smartphone on March 25 in India. The company teased the arrival of a new smartphone without confirming the exact moniker. The Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37 will debut as the latest offerings. Additionally, a leak has offered an early look at their design. They are likely to come with triple camera systems and Exynos chipsets.

Redmi 15A 5G will be launched in India on March 27, the Chinese smartphone announced on Friday. Additionally, a dedicated microsite for the handset has been made live on Xiaomi’s online store in the country, revealing its key specifications, features, and design. The smartphone is confirmed to be backed by a 6,300mAh battery. The upcoming Redmi 15A 5G will be equipped with a dual rear camera unit, housed inside a rectangular camera module. It will be powered by an unspecified octa core chipset.

Oppo K14 5G is now on sale in India via Flipkart and the Oppo India online store, the Chinese smartphone maker announced on Friday. The handset is available for purchase in Icy Blue, Prism Violet, and Prism White colour options. It is offered in 6GB+128GB, 6GB+256GB, and 8GB+256GB RAM and storage configurations. The Oppo K14 5G is powered by an octa core MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, paired with a 7,000mAh battery. The phone also features support for 45W SuperVOOC wired fast charging. It carries a dual rear camera unit.

Oppo Find X9 Ultra and Find X9s could launch soon. Both smartphones have been reportedly spotted on Malaysia's SIRIM certification website. The listing indicates the model numbers of the upcoming handsets. The Find X9 Ultra is expected to come with a 7,050mAh battery and a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. The Oppo Find X9s is likely to ship with the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s chipset.

The OnePlus Nord 6 is rumoured to be launched in India soon. Ahead of its anticipated debut, the company has begun teasing the successor to the Nord 5, which was introduced in July 2025. The retail box of the upcoming handset has been leaked by a tipster, which sheds light on some of its specifications, including its battery, camera, chipset, display, and more. The OnePlus Nord 6 is said to feature a Snapdragon 8 series chipset and pack a 9,000mAh battery.

The cost of acquiring 16GB LPDDR5x RAM and 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage has surpassed that of Qualcomm’s flagship 3nm octa core Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, a combination found on most flagship smartphones today, according to a tipster. The leaker claims that this particular configuration is expected to increase in cost by more than CNY 2,300 (Rs. 31,000) in the second quarter of 2026. He added that the sudden rise in prices of components could be “disastrous” for the smartphone industry as a whole. He also expects foldable and candy bar phones to see a price surge of about CNY 1,000 (about Rs. 13,500).

OnePlus 15T is set to launch in China on March 24, with teasers revealing a strong focus on camera upgrades. The phone will feature a 50 megapixel main camera and a 50 megapixel 3.5x periscope telephoto lens with up to 7x lossless zoom. It also introduces the LUMO imaging system, new portrait modes, and shadowless capture. The device will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip and pack a 7,500mAh battery with fast charging support.

Samsung has introduced the Galaxy Forever programme in India for the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy S26+, allowing customers to use the devices for a year by paying 50 percent of the cost through no-cost EMIs. The plan includes a no-questions-asked return, upgrade, or retain option after 12 months. It also bundles Samsung Care+ worth Rs. 13,999. Prices start at Rs. 1,39,999 for the Ultra and Rs. 1,19,999 for the Plus, with additional programme fees applicable.

OnePlus 15T will be equipped with the same networking chip as the Chinese tech firm’s flagship OnePlus 15, the smartphone maker announced on Thursday. The upcoming handset, which is confirmed to be launched in China on March 24, will also arrive with the next-generation “Wind Chaser Gaming” kernel, which is claimed to offer enhanced gaming performance. The OnePlus 15T is confirmed to be powered by Qualcomm’s flagship 3nm octa core Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, which also powers the OnePlus 15.

Google released the latest Pixel drop for March 2026 earlier this month. While the update brought several new features, like new ways to shop with Circle to Search and restaurant recommendations from Magic Cue, users have reported a fresh round of software issues affecting their Pixel smartphones. Google is said to be aware of the situation, with its Pixel community team reportedly reaching out to affected users to gather more details.

A newly documented iPhone spyware tool is said to compromise a device simply through a visit to a hacked website. As per security researchers, the toolkit, dubbed DarkSword, was used in campaigns targeting people in Ukraine and relies on a chain of exploits that lets attackers break into Safari, escape its security layers, gain deeper access to iOS, steal data, and then remove themselves within minutes.

The Realme P4 Lite 5G was launched in India on Thursday. It is the latest addition to the brand’s P4 lineup, which already comprises the P4, P4x, and P4 Pro 5G models. The handset is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 5G chipset, along with an Airflow vapour chamber for heat dissipation. It sports a 144Hz display with 900 nits peak brightness. The Realme P4 Lite 5G packs a 7,000mAh battery and ships with an IP64 rating for dust and splash resistance.

Vivo X300 Ultra will be launched in China on March 30 at 7 pm local time (4:30 pm IST). The smartphone maker will also unveil the new Vivo X300s on the same day. The tech firm has also revealed the design of the Vivo X300 Ultra, which is shown to feature a Zeiss-tuned triple rear camera, housed inside a circular camera module. The phone appears with a dual-tone flat back panel, with the company branding placed in the bottom-left corner. Additionally, the Vivo X300s has also been listed on the Geekbench benchmarking platform with the model number V2548A.

iQOO has confirmed that the iQOO Z11 and iQOO Z11x will launch in China on March 26. The Z11 is expected to feature a 9020mAh battery, a 165Hz display, and a Dimensity 8500 chipset, with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. It may support 90W charging and be priced between CNY 2,000 (roughly Rs. 27,000) and CNY 3,000 (roughly Rs. 40,000). The iQOO Z11x, already launched in India, will arrive in China with similar specifications and an additional white colour option.

The Realme C100i has appeared on Thailand’s NBTC certification platform with model number RMX5377, confirming 4G LTE support ahead of launch. The device has also surfaced on TKDN and EEC listings. Online retail listings suggest it may feature a 6.8-inch display, up to 4GB RAM, and a 6,000mAh battery. Meanwhile, a Realme C100 5G variant is also expected, with a Dimensity 6300 chipset, 144Hz display, and pricing starting at EUR 237 (roughly Rs. 23,000).

The Oppo Find X9s is expected to be launched in China soon as the latest addition to the Find X9 series. However, a leak suggests that it could be joined by a Pro variant. Ahead of its anticipated debut, the upcoming handset, dubbed the Find X9s Pro, is said to have been spotted on a benchmarking site, which hints towards its imminent debut in the region. It is also speculated to be available in the global markets with slightly different specifications compared to the Chinese model.

OnePlus Nord 6 will be launched at a higher price in India than last year’s OnePlus Nord 5, according to a tipster. The phone is said to cost Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 5,000 more than its predecessor. Moreover, it could be offered in India in 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB RAM and storage configurations. Recently, a report suggested that OnePlus could also launch the Nord CE 6 along with the standard model. However, a leaker claims that the phone might not arrive in India for now. Separately, another tipster has spotted the OnePlus Nord 6 on the Geekbench benchmarking platform.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, Galaxy M47 5G, and Galaxy F70 Pro 5G have been spotted on the GSMA database with model numbers SM-S741B/DS, SM-M476B/DS and SM-E476B/DS, respectively. The appearance of new Galaxy smartphones on the GSMA website suggests that Samsung has begun work on its next set of mid-range smartphones. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE will succeed last year's Galaxy S25 FE.

Vivo V70 FE will be launched in India in early April, according to a tech blogger. On top of this, the price in India, key specifications, and features of the smartphone have surfaced online. The Vivo V70 FE is said to go on sale in the country via Amazon. However, the tech firm has yet to confirm these details. This comes weeks after the Vivo V70 FE was launched in Indonesia on March 9. The phone features a 4nm octa core MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Turbo SoC in Indonesia. It also packs a 7,000mAh battery.

iFixit has shared a teardown video of the iPhone 17e, revealing its internal components and repairability score. The video shows that the latest MagSafe-enabled back panel is compatible with the iPhone 16e. So users can fit the MagSafe-equipped back panel from the iPhone 17e onto the iPhone 16e. The new phone has a dual-entry design, and it has a 15.556Wh battery. The iFixit teardown gives the iPhone 17e a seven out of 10 repairability score.

Xiaomi 17 series is expected to be launched soon in select global markets as the China-based tech giant’s fourth model in its flagship lineup. The handset has reportedly been certified by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) in Singapore. The handset is said to have been listed on the Singaporean regulator’s database with the 2602DPT53G model number, revealing that it will ship with Bluetooth, WiFi, and NFC connectivity. Recently, a tipster claimed, citing industry sources, that the Xiaomi 17T will be launched in India at the end of April or in May.

The Xiaomi 17 series is now available for purchase in India. The flagship lineup from the China-based company comprises two models — Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra. Both handsets were launched in the country on March 11, about a week after their global debut. They are powered by Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. The Xiaomi 17 and 17 Ultra are equipped with Leica-powered cameras, with the latter featuring Leica's 1-inch LOFIC sensor.

Oppo A6s 5G has been launched in India on Wednesday. The new Oppo A series smartphone arrived in two distinct colourways with a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset under the hood. The Oppo A6s 5G launched in two RAM and storage configurations, and it has a dual rear camera unit headlined by a 50-megapixel primary sensor. The Oppo A6s 5G features a 6,500mAh battery with 44W fast charging support.

Vivo is gearing up to launch the X300 Ultra and Vivo X300s soon. The company has posted new teasers on Weibo highlighting the camera capabilities of the upcoming X series handsets. Vivo has introduced a new in-house imaging system called Blueprint Native Color, designed to deliver natural tones. The Vivo X300 Ultra will also feature dedicated cinematic video modes, including Film Style and Film Look. The Film Style mode uses a 2.4:1 format with a 24fps frame rate, while the Film Look adopts a 16:9 aspect ratio with 60fps.

Samsung Galaxy A57 5G and Galaxy A37 5G prices in Thailand have surfaced online with the leaked posters of the upcoming smartphones. Moreover, the marketing material of the Galaxy A57 5G has also been leaked, revealing its camera configurations and dimensions. Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy A series phone is expected to sport a triple rear unit, housed inside a pill-shaped camera module. The handset could be equipped with a 50-megapixel main camera, along with a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera and a 5-megapixel macro camera.

OnePlus on Wednesday announced the launch date of its upcoming compact mid-flagship smartphone. The handset, dubbed OnePlus 15T, will be launched in the country next week, bringing a culmination to weeks of leaks and rumours. Pre-orders of the smartphone have already been made live, which reveal that the brand will introduce five RAM and storage configurations. The OnePlus 15T is confirmed to be available in three different colourways, including black and white shades.

Apple has reportedly increased its foldable iPhone display orders to up to 20 million units from Samsung Display, indicating strong demand ahead of its expected 2026 launch. The handset is likely to feature a 7.8-inch inner display, a 5.5-inch outer screen, and an iPad-like interface with multitasking support. It is expected to run on Apple’s 2nm A20 Pro chipset with a C2 modem. The foldable iPhone may also include dual rear and front cameras and could be marketed as the iPhone Ultra.

Oppo Find N6 has launched in China and select global markets as a book-style foldable with a claimed crease-free inner display. It features an 8.12-inch inner screen and a 6.62-inch cover display, both supporting high refresh rates and HDR formats. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, paired with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. It packs a 6,000mAh battery with fast charging and includes a quad rear camera setup led by a 200-megapixel primary sensor and a 50-megapixel periscope lens.

Poco X8 Pro series has been launched in India by the Chinese smartphone maker. The new lineup is scheduled to go on sale in the country via Flipkart. The Poco X8 Pro series has been unveiled with supports 100W wired fast charging. An octa core MediaTek Dimensity 9500s chipset powers the Poco X8 Pro Max 5G. On the other hand, the Poco X8 Pro 5G is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra SoC, which is built on a 4nm process. Both handsets carry dual rear camera units, with 50-megapixel main shooters.

Vivo X500 series, which is expected to be launched later this year by the Chinese smartphone maker, will include three models, instead of two, according to a tipster. The lineup might feature Vivo X500, Vivo X500 Pro, and Vivo X500 Pro Max models. This suggests that the company could be moving away from earlier precedents, as last year’s Vivo X300 series comprises the Vivo X300 and Vivo X300 Pro models only. On top of this, the tech firm will reportedly equip the standard model with a different chipset than the Pro and Pro Max models.

Oppo K14 5G has been launched in India as the latest addition to the China-based smartphone maker’s K-series. The handset is scheduled to go on sale in the country via Flipkart and the Oppo India online store. It will be available for purchase in India in Icy Blue, Prism Violet, and Prism White colour options. The new Oppo K14 5G is backed by a 7,000mAh battery. It also features support for 45W wired fast charging. The phone is powered by the octa core MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, along with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of onboard storage.

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold was launched last year in Korea as Samsung's first-ever triple foldable smartphone. Now, Samsung is reportedly winding down the sales of its Galaxy Z TriFold smartphone in Korea. It will reportedly discontinue the device in the US once the existing inventory is sold. The Galaxy Z TriFold features a 6.5-inch cover display, and it runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is expected to be equipped with two 2,369mAh cells, which will be marketed as a total battery capacity of 5,000mAh, according to a report. The rumoured Galaxy Z Wide Fold will reportedly also pack two 2,393mAh batteries to offer a total advertised battery capacity of 4,900mAh. This means that both the purported Samsung foldables are likely to feature larger batteries than the one found on last year’s foldable. For reference, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 was launched in July 2025 with a 4,400mAh battery.

Xiaomi is reportedly working on the Xiaomi 18 Pro, tipped to feature a 7,000mAh battery and dual 200-megapixel rear cameras, including a periscope lens. A recent leak from a tipster highlights its “small-screen flagship” positioning, pointing to a compact design similar to the 6.3-inch Xiaomi 17 Pro. Other expected features include an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, wireless charging, and water resistance. The Xiaomi 18 series is also tipped to use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 lineup and could launch in China in September.

Vivo T5x 5G has been launched in India with MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo chipset and a 7,200mAh battery with 44W fast charging support. The Vivo T5x 5G ships with IP68 and IP69 ratings and has a 6.67-inch display. It will go on sale from March 24 across Flipkart, vivo India e-store, and all partner retail stores. It is launched in Cyber Green and Star Silver colour options.

Lenovo may be planning a return to gaming smartphones, as an unannounced Legion phone has been spotted in images shared by a tipster on Weibo. The handset, seen at a company event in China, reveals a simpler design with a triple rear camera setup and prominent Legion branding. This would be Lenovo’s first Legion phone since the 2022 Legion Y70. While specifications are not confirmed, it is expected to target flagship performance with high-end hardware and advanced cooling if launched.

Vivo X300 Ultra and Vivo X300s are said to go official on March 30 in China. The Vivo Pad 6 Pro is tipped to launch alongside these new smartphones. All new devices could go on sale on April 3. Vivo could open pre-orders for the new smartphones and tablet from March 23. The Vivo X300 Ultra and Vivo X300s are said to feature up to 16GB RAM and up to 1TB onboard storage.

Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G has been launched in India by the South Korean company as its new mid-range smartphone. The handset is scheduled to go on sale in the country on March 20 via Amazon. The phone is Blitz Blue and Vibe Violet colour options. The new Galaxy M17e 5G is powered by an octa core MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset. It is also equipped with a 6,000mAh battery. The handset carries a dual rear camera unit, led by a 50-megapixel main shooter. It also features a 2-megapixel depth sensor on the back. On the front, it gets an 8-megapixel selfie camera, housed inside a waterdrop-style notch.

Oppo Find X9 Ultra is set to go official in China and the global markets soon. While the company has been revealing details in the days leading up to its launch, specifications of the upcoming handset have now leaked in full. According to a report, it will be equipped with a 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED screen. Powering the handset will be the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, coupled with 16GB of RAM. The Find X9 Ultra is confirmed to pack a 7,050mAh battery.

OnePlus 15 and OnePlus 13s smartphones have started receiving OxygenOS 16.0.5.700 software update in India. The update comes with the March 2026 Android security patch. The OxygenOS 16.0.5.700 for the OnePlus 15 and OnePlus 13s allow users to start multiple timers simultaneously for more efficient multitasking. Timers now display estimated stop times. Content Portal now supports app clones for quick content sharing.

Poco X8 Pro Max 5G and Poco X8 Pro 5G are set to be launched in India later today by the Xiaomi sub-brand as the latest addition to its X series. Hours before their unveiling in the country, the prices and storage configurations of the Poco X8 Pro series phones have surfaced online. The Poco X8 Pro Max 5G and Poco X8 Pro 5G will reportedly be sold in the country in two RAM and storage configurations each. The Chinese tech firm is tipped to also provide introductory bank discounts to customers.

Vivo has announced that it will increase the prices of its various smartphone models in China, along with its sub-brand iQOO, according to a public letter seen by a Weibo user. In the purported letter, the Chinese smartphone maker said that the decision was taken to offset the rising prices of semiconductors and memory components. The increased retail prices of Vivo and iQOO handsets in China will reportedly come into effect on March 18 at 10:00 am local time (7:30 am IST). This comes shortly after a report highlighted that Oppo and OnePlus are also increasing the prices of smartphones in China.

The iQOO Z11 is expected to go official in China soon as the latest addition to the Z-series family. Ahead of its anticipated debut, the upcoming handset has been spotted on a benchmarking site, which hints at some of its specifications and details its capabilities. It is listed with the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 processor. The iQOO Z11 runs on the latest Android 16 firmware and could ship with OriginOS 6 out of the box.