Realme has begun teasing two new Narzo smartphones through comic-style visuals on Amazon India, showing two distinct camera designs that point to a dual launch. The teasers highlight themes of speed and charging, hinting at larger batteries and fast charging. Both models will be Amazon Specials, with more details expected on December 7 as part of a chapter-wise reveal. The phones may belong to the Narzo 90 series. The teasers follow recent launches of the Realme P4x 5G and Realme Watch 5 in India.
Redmi K90 Max has been launched in China. It came in three colour options with a 6.83-inch display and an 8,550mAh Battery with 100W wired fast charging support. The Redmi K90 Max is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 9500 SoC alongside up to 16GB RAM and up to 1TB storage.
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra was launched in China and the global markets on Tuesday. It arrives as the top-of-the-line model in the flagship Find X9 lineup, joining the Find X9 and Find X9 Pro models. The handset is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, coupled with 16GB of RAM. It sports a 2K-resolution display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a Hasselblad-backed quad rear camera unit. The Oppo Find X9 Ultra packs a 7,050mAh silicon-carbon battery with 100W wired fast charging support.
Oppo Find X9s Pro has been launched in China as the latest addition to the company's flagship X lineup. The new smartphone will be available for purchase in the country via the company’s online store. The phone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity chipset. Moreover, the handset is backed by a 7,025mAh battery. On top of this, the new Oppo Find X9s Pro carries a Hasselblad-tuned rear camera system, led by two 200-megapixel shooters. It is offered in Energetic Orange, Free White, Native Titanium, and Riding the Wind (translated from Chinese) colour options.
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is all set to be launched in China next week. In the days leading up to its launch, the brand has been revealing several key details, including its design and colourway. While official specifications still remain under wraps, the upcoming handset has now been sighted on a benchmarking website. The listing not only sheds light on some of the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra’s internals, but also confirms its moniker.
In a new leak, several images showing off the design of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ have surfaced online. The renders show the phone in five shades with a hole-punch display design. On the rear, it has a square-shaped camera unit in the upper-left corner. The overall design looks similar to that of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro.
Vivo Y600 Pro has been listed on multiple websites ahead of its launch in China, including China Telecom, Geekbench, and China’s 3C. The handset was spotted on the China Telecom site with the model number V2561A, revealing colourways, storage options, display size, and camera configuration. The phone has also been spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking platform with the same model number, revealing that it will be powered by an octa core MediaTek chipset. On top of this, the smartphone has been listed on China’s 3C database with the same model number, hinting that it will offer 80W wired fast charging.
Motorola Razr 2026 will be launched in the US soon, the company has revealed. Additionally, the company has revealed the colour options for the handset, while hinting at its design. The teaser also mentions “April 29”, a date on which the tech firm could either launch the foldable or start revealing key details about the handset. This comes shortly after a report highlighted that the Motorola Razr 2026 will be launched in the country on May 21. The pricing, along with RAM and storage configurations of the phone, have also surfaced online in the past.
The Redmi A7 Pro 4G and Redmi A7 4G were launched in India on Tuesday. The handsets are the latest addition to the brand’s entry-level smartphone lineup in the country, and debut a week after the introduction of the Redmi A7 Pro 5G. Both models are powered by the Unisoc T7250 processor, paired with 64GB of onboard storage. The Redmi A7 Pro 4G and Redmi A7 4G are equipped with a 13-megapixel rear camera.
Samsung is reportedly testing silicon-carbon battery technology for future flagship smartphones, even as the Galaxy S26 Ultra retains a 5,000mAh battery. A new report claims the company is evaluating high-capacity cells up to 20,000mAh using new stacking methods. While the technology allows higher energy density without increasing thickness, current prototypes fall short of durability targets. Samsung is taking a cautious approach due to safety standards, but the Galaxy S27 Ultra could become the first model to adopt the upgrade.
A new leak has revealed a list of iPhone models compatible with iOS 27. As per the leak, the upcoming operating system will only be available on iPhone 12 and newer models. Apple's iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 models, which launched in 2019, are absent from the list. These models currently support iOS 26. The alleged compatibility list includes the iPhone 12 lineup, iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPhone 13 series, iPhone 14 series and more.
Poco M8s 5G has been launched in select global markets as the latest addition to the Chinese smartphone maker’s budget M lineup. The handset is slated to go on sale globally via the Xiaomi online store. The new Poco M8s 5G will be available for purchase in Black and White colour options, while being offered in 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB RAM and storage configurations. Moreover, the Poco M8s 5G is powered by a Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 chipset from Qualcomm, paired with a 7,000mAh battery. The handset supports 33W wired fast charging and 18W wired reverse charging.
Apple on Monday rolled out the iOS 26.5 Beta 3 update for iPhone. While it is not a major update, there are still fixes for several bugs and glitches discovered in previous iterations of the OS. The Cupertino-based tech giant says iOS 26.5 Beta 3 resolves an issue where some wallpapers failed to install or could not be removed from the Wallpaper Gallery. Apart from this, developers will be able to access four new features in the native software framework StoreKit.
iPhone 18 will be launched with various downgrades compared to the iPhone 17, including but not limited to manufacturing process, chipset specifications, and RAM, according to a tipster. Apple is reportedly planning to do this to save costs. Moreover, these downgrades are said to bring the standard iPhone 18 model closer to the rumoured low-cost handset in the series, iPhone 18e. This comes as a report recently highlighted that the company is planning to launch the iPhone 18 at the same price as its predecessor, despite the soaring memory prices.
Vivo has reportedly increased prices of several smartphones in India, with hikes between Rs. 1,000 and Rs. 4,000, as highlighted by tipster Abhishek Yadav. The revised pricing, effective April 21, is reflected on the company’s official website and affects models such as the Vivo T5x, V70 series, and Y-series phones. The move aligns with a broader industry trend, possibly driven by rising component costs. Gadgets 360 has reached out to Vivo for comment, but the company has not yet responded.
Oppo Find X9 Ultra is set to launch in China later today. Ahead of the launch, the company has confirmed the key specifications of the phone. The Oppo Find X9 Ultra will come with a 7,050mAh battery, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and a 2K resolution display. The new phone will launch in China and other global markets on April 21, alongside the Oppo Find X9s and the Oppo Find X9s Pro.
Motorola’s Razr 2026 series could launch in North America on May 21, according to a Dealabs leak. The lineup may include the Razr 2026, Razr+ 2026, Ultra, and Fold models, with prices starting at $799.99. The Razr 2026 is expected to use a Dimensity 7450X chip and a 120Hz display, while the Razr+ 2026 may offer a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC and a 165Hz screen. Both could feature dual 50-megapixel cameras, Android 16, and improved battery and charging support.
Infinix GT 50 Pro will be launched in select global markets on April 24, the company has announced. The smartphone will be positioned as a gaming smartphone, which has been teased to feature pressure-sensitive shoulder triggers. The handset will also be equipped with a liquid cooling system for thermal management. The upcoming Infinix GT 50 Pro will also be equipped with a 1.5K flat AMOLED display, offering up to 144Hz of refresh rate, with support for 144 fps gaming. It will be sold in at least two colour options.
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) said in an April 8 order that Apple has not submitted details of its financials and its views on the investigation since October 2024, and instead cited a separate case pending in the Delhi High Court where the company has challenged India's entire antitrust penalty law.
The Huawei Pura 90 series was launched in China on Monday. The latest lineup comprises three models — Huawei Pura 90, Pura 90 Pro, and Pura 90 Pro Max. All of the latest Huawei handsets are powered by the company’s proprietary Kirin 9000 series chipsets, with the Pura 90 Pro and Pro Max variants featuring Kirin 9030S SoC under the hood. The Huawei Pura 90 series runs on HarmonyOS 6.1, which has been developed independently of Android.
Huawei Pura X Max has been launched in China as the company’s first wide-folding handset. The smartphone was unveiled on Monday during the tech firm’s April 2026 launch event, along with the new Huawei Pura 90 series, Huawei Watch Fit 5 lineup, and the Huawei Watch Buds 2. The new foldable will be available for purchase in the country starting April 25 via the Huawei China online store. The phone is offered in five colour options and four storage configurations. It sports a 5.4-inch cover display and a 7.7-inch foldable screen.
Poco C81 series will be launched in India on April 23, the Xiaomi sub-brand revealed on Monday. The lineup is confirmed to include two models, dubbed Poco C81 and Poco C81x. Both smartphones will be available for purchase in India via Flipkart. Additionally, the Xiaomi sub-brand has also revealed the design and battery capacities of the upcoming handsets. While the Poco C81 will be backed by a 6,300mAh battery, the Poco C81x will pack a 5,200mAh battery. The standard model will also feature a dual rear camera unit.
OnePlus on Monday announced the launch date of its upcoming smartphones, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 and Nord CE 6 Lite, in India. Both handsets are expected to join the brand’s latest mid-range lineup, which already comprises the recently introduced OnePlus Nord 6. Ahead of launch, OnePlus has also teased several features of the upcoming Nord CE 6. It is teased to be equipped with a 1.5K 144Hz display. The handset will be powered by a Snapdragon 7 series chipset.
Xiaomi’s upcoming flagship, likely the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, has surfaced in new leaks. It may feature a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chip and a large 6.9-inch flat display. The phone is tipped to include dual speakers, enhanced haptics, and a 200-megapixel main camera with advanced HDR. It could also offer a dual 200-megapixel setup with a periscope lens. Expected highlights include an 8,500mAh battery, 100W wired and 50W wireless charging, and Android 17-based HyperOS 4.
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra will be launched in China on April 28, the smartphone maker announced on Monday. Additionally, the tech firm has revealed a new OnePlus Strix gaming controller for the upcoming handset. The gaming controller will be attached to the back of the smartphone. The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is set to arrive as the third model in the Ace 6 lineup, which currently includes the OnePlus Ace 6 and OnePlus Ace 6T. The company has teased the design of the phone, revealing that the handset will feature a dual rear camera unit. It appears with a flat rear panel with the Ace branding.
The Huawei Pura 90 series is scheduled to be launched in China on April 20. The upcoming lineup is expected to comprise four phones, including the Pura 90 Pro Max and the Pura X Max, with the latter being a foldable. Ahead of their anticipated debut, a tipster has leaked key specifications of the Huawei Pura 90, Pura 90 Pro, and Pura 90 Pro Max. The handsets are expected to differ in terms of display size, battery capacity, and camera hardware.
Oppo Find X9s has been spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking platform with the model number CPH2873, a tipster claims. The handset has been listed on the website with an octa core MediaTek Dimensity 9500s chipset. The smartphone is said to ship with Android 16 and 12GB of RAM. The chipset will reportedly be paired with a Mali-G925-Immortalis MC12 GPU. This comes a day before the launch of the smartphone in select global markets. The Oppo Find X9 Ultra will accompany the upcoming Find X9s.
Realme is reportedly preparing the C81 for India, with leaks revealing 4GB+64GB and 4GB+128GB variants in Glacier Blue and Storm Black. The device carries model number RMX5388, linking it to the Realme Note 80, suggesting a rebrand. It may feature a 6.74-inch HD+ 90Hz display, Unisoc T7250 chip, and Android 15. Expected highlights include a 6,300mAh battery, MIL-STD-810H durability, and basic cameras, indicating a focus on reliability rather than performance.
The OnePlus Nord 6 was launched in India and select global markets earlier this month, and the rumour mill suggests it could be joined by two more models. A OnePlus handset, believed to be the OnePlus Nord CE 6, has been discovered on a benchmarking site. The listing not only reveals the purported handset’s moniker but also sheds light on some of its key specifications. It is seen with 8GB of RAM.
Apple is said to have already teased a major overhaul for Siri ahead of WWDC 2026, which is scheduled for later this year. According to a seasoned journalist, early hints point towards a redesigned interface and deeper AI integration in iOS 27. The Cupertino-based tech giant’s official teaser artwork for this year’s developer conference has drawn attention for its visual elements, which reportedly offer clues about the next evolution of its voice assistant, although Apple has yet to confirm any details.
Honor 600 Pro and Honor 600 will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite and Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipsets globally, respectively, the company revealed on Friday. The smartphones have been listed on the company’s website, revealing key details about the two phones. The Pro model will be equipped with a triple rear camera unit, led by a 200-megapixel main shooter, a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera, and a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera. On the other hand, the Honor 600 will feature a dual rear camera unit, sporting the same primary and ultrawide cameras as the Pro model.
Vivo X300 FE will go on sale in India in two variants, a tipster claims. The handset will reportedly be available for purchase in 12GB + 256GB and 12GB + 512GB RAM and storage configurations. On top of this, the leaker has shared a purported image of the smartphone with the 200mm 2G2 telephoto extender kit attached to its back. The image shows that the kit will feature the Zeiss branding on the back. The kit will reportedly be sold separately in the country. This comes shortly after the company confirmed that the Vivo X300 FE and Vivo X300 Ultra will be launched soon in India.
Counterpoint Research’s Monthly India Smartphone Tracker report shows that India’s smartphone shipments fell 3 percent YoY in Q1 2026. Vivo led India’s smartphone market in Q1 2026 with a 21 percent share. Samsung came in second place, while Oppo retained third position. Nothing emerged as the fastest-growing smartphone brand with 47 percent YoY growth.
MediaTek’s next-generation flagship chipset, the Dimensity 9600 Pro, is rumoured to rival the purported Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro. While the Taiwanese chipmaker has yet to reveal any details about the SoC, a recent leak sheds light on the performance gains it could offer over its current-generation chip, the Dimensity 9500. It is tipped to deliver peak clock speeds of up to 5GHz, achieving a multi-core score between 12,000 and 12,500 points in benchmarks.
Oppo has already confirmed that the Find X9s Pro will launch in China next week. Now, key specifications of the phone have leaked online. It will have a Hasselblad-tuned dual 200-megapixel rear camera setup, alongside the LUMO imaging system. The leak suggests that the primary 200-megapixel HPE camera will use a 1/1.4-inch sensor, while the 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera could use a 1/1.56-inch HP5 sensor with 2.8x optical zoom. It is said to use a 7,025mAh battery. The brand has already confirmed that the Oppo Find X9s Pro will have a 6.32-inch display.
Android 17 Beta 4's APK teardown reportedly reveal a new feature codenamed “orbit.” It is said to mention an upcoming notification feature called Pixel Glow. This could use "subtle light and colour" to alert users when their phone is placed face down. The phone could show lighting effects for incoming calls and when interacting with Gemini. The feature is expected to make its way to the Pixel 11 series smartphones.
Vivo Y600 Pro will be launched in China soon, as the smartphone maker has started teasing its debut. As part of the announcement, the tech firm has revealed the design of the phone. The handset appears in a purple colour option. It is teased to feature a circular rear camera module, housing camera lenses. Moreover, it is confirmed to be equipped with a 10,000mAh battery. The upcoming Vivo Y600 Pro will also boast a 50-megapixel primary rear camera, featuring an Aspheric “premium” lens. The phone will succeed last year’s Vivo Y500 Pro, which features a dual rear camera unit, led by a 200-megapixel shooter.
Vivo X300 Ultra and Vivo X300 FE will be launched in India soon, the Chinese smartphone maker confirmed on Friday. Along with the teaser, the tech firm has also revealed the design of the upcoming smartphones. The Vivo X300 Ultra, the company’s upcoming flagship smartphone, will sport a round rear camera module, housing four cameras. Moreover, it is also teased to ship with support for Vivo’s external telephoto converter kit. Additionally, the dedicated microsites for the two phones are now live on Flipkart and the Vivo India online store, confirming their availability via the websites.
Samsung will reportedly adopt the UFS 5.0 storage to select models in the Galaxy S27 series. The decision is said to be influenced by rising costs and production challenges. Despite this shift, the base storage configurations are expected to remain unchanged. This suggests that the UFS 5.0 will be used in the flagship Galaxy S27 Ultra. For comparison, the Galaxy S26 Ultra was launched with UFS 4.0 storage.
OnePlus Europe is currently reviewing its “regional roadmap and product strategy” in Europe, according to a report citing Klaus Wichmand, the Senior Community Manager at OnePlus Europe. Wichmand, in a post on LinkedIn, which has since been deleted, said that the employees of OnePlus’ European arm have begun looking for new jobs, including him. This has prompted speculations that the company could soon wind up its operations in the region, halting product launches in the EU. This comes soon after Robin Liu, former OnePlus India Chief Executive Officer (CEO), left the reins of the company in the country, reportedly moving back to China.
Samsung Galaxy A27 is expected to go official soon as a successor to last year's Galaxy A26. New leak now hints at its design. The newly leaked CAD renders show the phone with a hole-punch design. It appears to have a triple rear camera unit. The Galaxy A27 is expected to ship with a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset and a 12-megapixel front-facing camera.
OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite has appeared on Geekbench with model number CPH2943, hinting at an India launch as early as May alongside the Nord CE 6. The listing suggests a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chipset, 8GB RAM, and Android 16, with Geekbench scores of 1,068 and 2,953. Leaks also point to a 6.7-inch 120Hz display, 7,000mAh battery, and dual cameras. The phone could mark the return of the CE Lite series and may be priced under Rs. 23,000.
Vivo X300 Ultra is set to launch globally on April 24, with Amazon Germany listing its 16GB + 1TB variant at EUR 2,000 (roughly Rs. 2,19,800). Bundles with accessories go up to EUR 3,166 (roughly Rs. 3,47,900), while pre-order offers in select European markets include benefits worth up to EUR 1,309 (roughly Rs. 1,43,800) and discounted accessories. The flagship features a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, a 6.82-inch 144Hz AMOLED display, Zeiss-backed cameras, and a 6,600mAh battery with fast charging.
Lenovo announced that it will host a launch event in China on May 19. The event will see the launch of multiple new devices, including the Lenovo Legion Y900 AI, Legion Y7000X tablets, and the Legion Y70 smartphone. The Lenovo Yoga Air 14 Ultra and the Legion Y7000X laptops are also scheduled to be launched during the event. The teaser video also indicates that the Motorola Razr Fold will be featured at the event.
Apple launched the Express Transit Mode in 2019 to offer a higher level of convenience to users while travelling through buses and railways. It allows users to make payments at transit terminals without unlocking their handsets. However, a YouTuber has now demonstrated on video that a vulnerability can be exploited to steal money from an iPhone user's bank account without unlocking the phone. It uses a combination of devices and code modifications to trick the iPhone into thinking that the payment is being made at a transit terminal.
With Oppo all set to wrap up its Find X9 series with the upcoming launch of the Find X9 Ultra and the Find X9s, early leaks about its successor have already begun surfacing. The next-generation lineup is expected to include three models: the Find X10, Find X10 Pro, and Find X10 Pro Max. A tipster has leaked key specifications of the standard Find X10, hinting at continued usage of the flat OLED screen, while the battery could receive a significant upgrade.
Pre-orders for the Motorola Razr Fold will be open until May 3 in the UK, and the shipments will start on May 6. Based on this, the launch is widely expected to take place on May 6. The brand has listed the Motorola Razr Fold for EUR 1,799 (roughly Rs. 2,27,500) for the sole 16GB RAM + 512GB storage option. Buyers can grab it for a discounted price of GBK 1,579 (roughly Rs. 1,99,600). It is available in Pantone Lily White and Pantone Blackened Blue colours.
Honor is said to be working on a new smartphone with an 11,000mAh battery. The exact name of the smartphone is not known, but it is speculated to be an Honor Power series smartphone, which could arrive as a successor to the Honor Power 2. The Honor Power 2 was launched with a 10,080mAh battery with 80W wired fast charging support and 27W wired reverse charging support.
Xiaomi 18 Pro has been spotted in a leaked render online, which reveals the rumoured flagship smartphone’s design. The image was shared by a tech commentator via a social media post, in which he claimed that the Xiaomi 18 Pro will be equipped with a new dedicated AI button. The purported Xiaomi 18 Pro render shows that this new physical button will be placed on the right side of the phone. The AI button on the rumoured Xiaomi phone will offer “one-tap” control for connected car features and smart home functionalities.
Poco C81 Pro could launch soon, and the smartphone has reportedly appeared on Xiaomi's global website. The listing shows the Poco C81 Pro with 4GB RAM and up to 256GB storage. It is listed with a 6.9-inch LCD panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 6,000mAh battery with support for 15W charging. It has a Unisoc T7250 chipset and a 13-megapixel rear camera unit.
Nothing has launched a new app and browser extension called Warp, which enables file-sharing between Android phones and computers running macOS, Windows, and Linux, the London-based smartphone maker announced on Wednesday. Nothing Warp uses a combination of a “lightweight” app and a browser extension, which is only supported on Chromium-based browsers, to share files. The company said it uses the user’s personal Google Drive to transfer images, links, videos, and clipboard text to the user's computer. However, Nothing Warp is claimed not to store any files during the process.
