Realme P3 Lite 5G is confirmed to launch in India on September 13. It is confirmed to feature a 6,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging support. The new phone will run on MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC with up to 6GB RAM. It boasts a 32-megapixel rear camera unit and an 8-megapixel selfie shooter.

Vivo has launched the Vivo Y500s in China with a focus on battery life and durability. The phone features a 7200mAh battery, a 6.75-inch 120Hz display, and a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset. It offers up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage, along with a 50-megapixel rear camera. The handset supports 44W fast charging, 5G connectivity, and runs Android 16-based OriginOS 6. It has been available in China since March 2026.

Samsung is said to be nearing the end of its long-running One UI 8.5 beta cycle, following months of testing. According to a report, the stable update for the Samsung Galaxy S25 series could begin rolling out as early as this week. It is expected to be made available in select markets before expanding globally. The development builds upon the rollout of the One UI 8.5 beta update for Galaxy S24, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and select other models last month.

Qualcomm confirmed that the Snapdragon for India event will take place on May 7. The event is expected to include new announcements about new chipsets. OnePlus is also set to launch its Nord CE 6 series around the same time. The regular Nord CE 6 has already been confirmed to ship with the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 SoC. Vivo will launch the Vivo X300 Ultra and Vivo X300 FE in India on May 6.

Vivo Y600 Pro has been launched in China, the smartphone maker announced on Monday. Arriving as the latest addition to the tech firm's Y lineup, the Vivo Y600 Pro is set to go on sale in the country via the company's online store in four colour options. The new handset boasts a 10,200mAh battery. It is powered by an octa MediaTek Dimensity chipset. The phone has also been equipped with a dual rear camera unit, headlined by a 50-megapixel main shooter, housed inside a circular camera module, along with an LED flash.

Huawei may launch the Mate XT 2 tri-fold smartphone in October, according to a recent leak. The phone is tipped to feature a Kirin 9050 Pro chipset with a focus on AI performance. It could also include a battery larger than 6000mAh, an upgrade over its predecessor. The phone is expected to offer imaging similar to the Mate X7 series and may support stylus input. Improvements to the hinge design are also expected to reduce display creases and enhance durability.

Renders of dummy units of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Wide Fold, and Galaxy Z Flip 8 have been leaked online. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Wide Fold appear to have the book-style foldable form factor. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8 feature a similar design language to that of their predecessors. The renders suggest possible wireless charging support for the phones.

HMD Vibe 2 5G will be launched in India in May, the smartphone maker confirmed on Monday. Additionally, a dedicated microsite for the upcoming smartphone has been made live on Flipkart, confirming its availability in the country via the e-commerce platform. The handset is shown to feature a flat display, which will sport a hole-punch display cutout, which might house a camera for selfies and video calls. The phone will succeed the HMD Vibe 5G, which was launched in India in September 2025. It features a 50-megapixel camera on the back.

Apple's first foldable could be thicker than the Cupertino-based tech giant's flagship iPhone 17 Pro Max, according to the leaked internal diagrams of the smartphone. The handset is said to be 9.23mm thick in the folded state, which is marginally thicker than the iPhone 17 Pro Max's 8.75mm thickness. The camera module is shown to measure 4.46mm, which means that it could be approximately 13mm thick at its thickest point. The tech giant is expected to launch the new phone later this year, in September, along with the iPhone 18 Pro lineup.

OpenAI is said to be moving towards building new custom processors for smartphones. According to an analyst, the San Francisco-based artificial intelligence (AI) company has partnered with MediaTek and Qualcomm, and both chipmakers are expected to benefit from long-term demand if smartphones with agentic AI capabilities gain traction. The project, however, is still believed to be in the infancy stage, with mass production currently targeted for 2028.

OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite will be launched in India on May 7 with a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Apex chipset, the smartphone maker revealed on Monday. The handset will also be equipped with a display that will refresh at up to 144Hz. On top of this, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite will be backed by a 7,000mAh battery, which is claimed to provide up to two days of battery life. The phone will also offer up to 144 fpa gameplay on specific titles, while delivering up to 90 fps gameplay on battle royale games. The OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite will also ship with the latest Android 16-based OxygenOS 16.

OnePlus will launch two new fast chargers alongside the Ace 6 Ultra in China on April 28. The lineup includes a 120W Small Square Bottle dual-port charger and a 100W Small Square Bottle Pro model. The 120W variant supports up to 125W combined output and can charge the Ace 6 Ultra to 68 percent in 30 minutes. Both chargers use GaN technology, feature compact designs, and ship with upgraded soft silicone cables. The Pro model is designed to support both OnePlus and third-party devices.

OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra will launch in China this week. Now, this model has been spotted on a Chinese telecom operator's website in 12GB+256GB, 16GB+256GB, 12GB+512GB, 16GB+512GB and 16GB+1TB RAM and storage options. The listing shows the phone with a 6.78-inch display, MediaTek Dimensity 9500 and a dual rear camera unit. It is listed with a 16-megapixel front-facing camera.

Apple’s incoming Chief Executive Officer (CEO), John Ternus, is said to take the reins of the Cupertino-based tech giant on September 1. In the latest edition of his ‘Power On’ newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman writes that Tim Cook will be leaving Ternus with a strong product lineup, with multiple devices either in the development phase or awaiting launch. Moreover, Ternus will reportedly also be overseeing Apple’s entry into various new product categories. Soon after he takes charge, Apple will reportedly launch its first foldable smartphone, which could be called the iPhone Ultra.

A recent leak suggests the Vivo X500 series may arrive in 6.4-inch and 6.9-inch display variants, with the larger model likely positioned as the Pro Max. The top-end version is reportedly being tested with a 50-megapixel LOFIC primary sensor designed to improve dynamic range. It could also feature a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera for enhanced zoom. Vivo is additionally said to be exploring a multispectral sensor, while a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera may complete the setup.

MediaTek has released the Dimensity 7450 and Dimensity 7450X chipsets. They are octa-core processors with a CPU configuration of four Arm Cortex-A78 cores clocked up to 2.6GHz. They support Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4. The Dimensity 7450X is optimised for foldable phones. They feature MediaTek’s 6th-generation NPU and include MediaTek HyperEngine for improved gaming performance.

Xiaomi is said to be preparing to expand its smartphone lineup with new sub-flagship models, following the launch of the flagship Xiaomi 17 series in India and the global markets earlier this year. The upcoming lineup is expected to include two handsets — Xiaomi 17T and Xiaomi 17T Pro. While the company has yet to confirm the smartphones, the vanilla model has now surfaced on a benchmarking site, hinting at its chipset, RAM, and software details.

The 2026 foldable cycle has already begun with the launch of the Honor Magic V6 and Oppo Find N6 in China. Samsung is expected to introduce its latest book-style foldable phone globally, along with a wide-folding model, later this year. A tipster has now shared key details about the foldable phones from Vivo and Xiaomi, which may debut as the Vivo X Fold 6 and the Xiaomi Mix Fold 6, respectively.

Realme C100x will be launched in India soon, a tipster claims. The leaker has also shared an image of the smartphone’s retail box, revealing its design. The phone appears with a pill-shaped rear camera module, housing an LED flash and a dual camera system. The handset is expected to also support NFC for connectivity, the leaked image of the retail box suggests. The rumoured Realme C100x will reportedly be equipped with an 8,000mAh battery. It is expected to feature 45W wired fast charging support. The phone could be offered in two colour options, dubbed Deepblue Tide and Golden Coast.

Infinix GT 50 Pro launched in global markets with dual rear cameras and a 6.78-inch AMOLED LTPS panel. The new smartphone is equipped with shoulder triggers, and it has a 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultimate chipset under the hood. It carries a 6,500mAh battery with up to 45W wired fast charging support. It boasts an N1 network management chip for enhanced connectivity. The new handset uses Infinix's HydroFlow Liquid Cooling Architecture.

The Vivo X500 family is expected to be unveiled later this year, but the screen sizes of the smartphones have now leaked on the Internet. The lineup is said to include a model with a 6.37-inch LTPO flat screen with 1.5K resolution. It is also tipped to feature a handset with a 6.83-inch screen and a third model with a 6.59-inch screen. The lineup could include vanilla Vivo X500, Vivo X500 Pro, and Vivo X500 Pro Max models. They are likely to run on MediaTek Dimensity chipsets.

OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra will be equipped with an 8,600mAh battery, the tech firm confirmed on Friday. Moreover, the smartphone is confirmed to support 120W wired fast charging. The company will also equip the handset with an Oppo-branded “Glacier Battery Energy Concentration” (translated from Chinese) chip, which will help the handset offer longer battery life. The company recently revealed that the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra will sport a 1.5K (1,272 x 2,772 pixels) BOE display, offering up to 165Hz of refresh rate.

The Redmi A7 4G series is now on sale in India, including the Redmi A7 4G and Redmi A7 Pro 4G. Both offer 120Hz HD+ displays, Unisoc T7250 chipset, and 64GB storage with expansion. The Pro model brings more RAM, higher brightness, a 6,300mAh battery, and Android 16, while the standard version gets a 5,200mAh battery and Android 15. Both phones feature 13-megapixel rear cameras, reverse charging, and IP52-rated designs.

Xiaomi is reportedly returning to the book-style foldable market this year with the Xiaomi Mix Fold 5. References to the phone and its chipset were reportedly found in leaked Mi code. The new model could succeed the Xiaomi Mix Fold 4. It could run on the Xring O3 chipset. Mi code reportedly refers to a new handset with model number 2608BPX34C and the internal label Q18.

For years now, Samsung has partnered with Qualcomm to power its flagship smartphones. This has been part of a dual-chip strategy, where select markets have been reserved for models powered by Samsung’s proprietary Exynos, while Snapdragon-powered Galaxy S models have made their way to others. The US-based chipmaker has now hinted that its next-generation Snapdragon chips could also power Samsung’s future flagship smartphones, including the rumoured Samsung Galaxy S27 series, continuing their long-standing partnership.

Honor 600e has been spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking platform with the model number LNA-NX3, according to report. The smartphone is expected to be launched as the fourth smartphone in the tech firm’s Honor 600 series, which currently includes the Honor 600, Honor 600 Pro, and Honor 600 Lite. The handset was reportedly listed on the benchmarking platform with an octa core MediaTek Dimensity 7100 chipset, delivering a peak clock speed of 2.4GHz. It was listed with 8GB of RAM and Android 16.

A teardown of the Oppo Find X9 Ultra reveals its internal design, highlighting large camera modules and advanced cooling. The phone uses a multi-layer motherboard with a central cutout to accommodate its imaging system. It features a vapour chamber, graphite layers, and phase-change material for thermal management. The device packs a 7,050mAh battery with wired and wireless charging, along with symmetrical speakers, multiple sensors, and extensive sealing for durability.

iPhone 18 Pro Max design has been spotted in the images of its dummy unit. The images have been shared by the tech YouTube creator Vadim Yuryev. The images show the dummy units of the iPhone 18 Pro Max and last year’s iPhone 17 Pro Max, comparing the designs of the two smartphones. The rumored iPhone 18 Pro Max appears with a familiar design. However, the Cupertino-based tech giant might make subtle changes to the handset’s camera module, which appears to be bigger than the current generation flagship iPhone model. Similarly, the camera lenses, placed inside the rectangular camera plateau, appear to be bigger on the iPhone 18 Pro Max.

Realme 16T and Realme Watch S5 reportedly received SIRIM certification. The Realme 16T appears to be associated with model number RMX5268, and the Realme Watch S5 bears model number RMW2502. The certification hints that they will be launched soon in global markets. The Realme 16T is expected to arrive as a successor to last year's Realme 15T. It could launch in three colour options alongside up to 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage.

Vivo Imagine Labs event is being held in New Delhi on Friday (today), the tech firm has announced. The event will give content creators and other Vivo partners the opportunity to test the camera capabilities of the upcoming flagship Vivo X300 Ultra. The smartphone maker has also revealed new details about the Vivo X300 Ultra’s telephoto extender kit. The phone will support the Zeiss-branded Telephoto Extender Gen 2 Ultra kit with a 400mm equivalent focal length, providing 4.7x magnification. The handset is scheduled to be launched in India on May 6 at 12 pm IST, along with the Vivo X300 FE.

Vivo Y6 5G launched in China with a 7,200mAh battery and support for 44W wired charging. It carries up to 12GB RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. The new Vivo Y series phone runs on a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC and has a 50-megapixel rear camera unit. It has IP68 and IP69 certifications for dust and water resistance.

The iQOO 16 was recently reported to have been registered in China and could debut as the company’s next-generation flagship smartphone. Fresh leaks now suggest that another iQOO smartphone is in development, and it is likely to be another flagship or mid-flagship model. According to a tipster, the handset could be powered by the Dimensity 7500 processor. It is also tipped to sport a 2K resolution AMOLED screen and up to an IP69 dust and water resistance rating.

Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 15 series earlier this year. The lineup, which previously comprised the standard model, a Pro variant, and the Note 15 Pro+, was recently expanded with the introduction of the Redmi Note 15 SE 5G in India. Rumours about the lineup’s purported successor have now begun surfacing. Fresh leaks suggest that the development of the next-generation model, particularly the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, is already underway.

Motorola Razr 70 Ultra design has been spotted in leaked promotional material and renders again. The images, along with a marketing video, were shared online by a tipster. The images show the handset in purple and brown colour options, featuring textured and wooden finishes, respectively. Moreover, the outer display appears to feature relatively thin bezels, along with two cameras in the top-left corner, placed next to an LED flash. The phone is expected to be launched later this year with gesture control for the camera.

Samsung has published a paper in Nature, the science journal, on the switchable 2D/3D display technology, which uses a metasurface lenticular lens-based solution. The South Korea-based tech conglomerate said that the metasurface lenticular lens-based solution will enable the company to bring 3D displays to future smartphones, tablets, and commercial systems to make virtual 2D images appear to be popping out of their screens. The technology would also allow users to toggle between 2D and 3D modes. A report suggests that the tech giant is expected to bring the functionality with its rumoured Samsung Galaxy S28 Ultra.

Lava Bold N1 5G launched in a 6GB RAM + 128GB storage configuration. It features a 6.75-inch HD+ display and has an IP54 rating for dust and water resistance. It has a 13-megapixel dual rear camera unit and a 5,000mAh battery with 10W fast charging support. It has a Unisoc T765 processor under the hood. It has a face unlock feature and includes a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

iPhone 18 has been in the rumour mill recently, with leaks suggesting it might not come with major upgrades over the iPhone 17. According to a new supply chain report, the divide between the standard and Pro models could get even wider this year compared to previous generations, especially in terms of display features. The iPhone 18 will reportedly use an older OLED panel manufactured by Samsung’s display division, while the Pro models could adopt the latest in display technology.

Apple started rolling out the iOS 26.4.2 update on Wednesday. While the latest update does not include any new features, it does fix a major bug. The new firmware version comes with the security patch CVE-2026-28950. The patch addresses an issue related to Notification Services on devices running iOS 26.4.1 or earlier iOS versions, where the devices stored deleted message notifications in their notification database. This bug was reportedly exploited by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of the US managed to access deleted Signal messages from the iPhone’s notification database.

Moto G87 showed up on Motorola’s official support page ahead of any official announcement. The listing shows an overview of the basic hardware. It has also been spotted in a European retailer, which usually suggests that its launch is just weeks away. It could run on a MediaTek chipset. It is likely to be released in six Pantone-approved colours. It could pack 8GB RAM and 256GB storage.

Poco C81 series has been launched in India. The lineup includes two models, dubbed Poco C81 and Poco C81x. The smartphones will go on sale in the country on April 27 via Flipkart. The standard model is offered in three colour options, called Elite Black, Ice Blue, and Sunset Gold. On the other hand, the Poco C81x misses out on the Sunset Gold colourway. Both handsets are powered by the same octa core Unisoc T7250 chipset, paired with an ARM Mali-G57 GPU. The Poco C81 ships with Xiaomi’s HyperOS 3, which is built on top of Android 16.

OnePlus is all set to expand its mid-range smartphone lineup in India with the launch of the OnePlus Nord CE 6 and Nord CE 6 Lite. Ahead of their anticipated debut, the company has revealed the key features of the Nord CE 6. The handset will be equipped with a 144Hz display, supporting up to 144fps gaming in select titles. It is teased to feature a 50-megapixel primary camera with optical image stabilisation (OIS). The OnePlus Nord CE 6 will come with quad IP ratings along with MIL-STD-810H certification for durability.

Apple is said to be working on several upgrades for future iPhone models, including a 1/1.12-inch ultra-large main sensor, optical image stabilisation (OIS) for ultra-wide lenses, and a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera. The iPhone 18 Pro models are said to offer a variable aperture system. If the testing proves successful, these technologies will be rolled out progressively with each new generation, with a slightly curved aperture emerging as a defining feature.

Vivo has officially confirmed the launch date of its upcoming Vivo Y600 Pro in China for next week. It is expected to arrive as the successor to the Vivo Y500 Pro, which was introduced in November 2025. Ahead of its anticipated debut, the company has also revealed key details around its battery, durability, and display. The Y600 Pro is confirmed to have the largest battery capacity of any Vivo smartphone to date. It will run on OriginOS 6 based on Android 16.

Control Ultimate Edition is now available on iPhone and iPad, Remedy Entertainment has announced. The game comes with universal purchase, controller support, and touch controls. Control Ultimate Edition includes the base game, two expansions, and other additional content.

Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon reportedly visited South Korea to meet Samsung executives. The company is reportedly in talks with Samsung Foundry for the production of Qualcomm's next-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite chips, aka Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 SoCs, using a 2nm process. The next-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series chipsets are likely to be released this year at the annual Snapdragon Summit. This chip is likely to be used in flagship smartphones from Samsung, Xiaomi and OnePlus.

Honor 600 Pro and Honor 600 have been launched in select global markets as Honor’s latest N series smartphones, the tech firm announced on Tuesday. The handsets are currently available for pre-order in Saudi Arabia via the Honor online store. The two Honor 600 series phones are offered in Black, Golden White, and Orange colour options. While the Honor 600 Pro is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, the standard model is backed by an octa core Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 SoC. The two models boast 7,000mAh batteries, too.

Apple announced on Tuesday that it will introduce stricter network security mandates with its next major iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS updates. Hence, the tech giant is asking IT administrators and device management service (DMS) developers to start preparing their network environments for the upcoming changes and conduct an audit to “identify servers” that are not compliant with the upcoming security requirements. This comes weeks before Apple's WWDC 2026 event, which is expected to see introduction of iOS 27.

Google released the latest Pixel drop earlier this month. While the update brought several new features, several Pixel users have posted complaints that their phone battery was suddenly draining much faster than usual after the update. The issue seems to have affected several Pixel generations. Users say that the battery drain is noticeable even when the Pixel is in aeroplane mode. Google acknowledged the issue, but no fix has been found just yet.

Vivo has confirmed that the X300 Ultra and X300 FE will launch in India on May 6 at 12pm IST. The X300 FE will arrive in Lilac Purple, Noir Black, and Urban Olive, with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip, ZEISS-backed 50-megapixel cameras, and a 6,500mAh battery with 90W charging. The X300 Ultra will feature a Zeiss Master Lenses system with 50-megapixel and 200-megapixel sensors, external telephoto lens support, 4K 120fps video, and a 6,600mAh battery with 100W charging and long-term software support.

Apple is said to be testing a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto lens for its future iPhone models. The first iPhone with a 200-megapixel telephoto camera may not launch until 2028. That would be a massive increase over the 48-megapixel sensors used in the latest iPhone 17 Pro models. Vivo's X series smartphones and Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy S25 Ultra, and Galaxy S26 Ultra use a 200-megapixel telephoto camera.

Motorola Edge 70 Pro has been launched in India, the tech firm announced on Wednesday. The handset is set to go on sale in the country via Flipkart. The handset is offered in three Pantone-curated colour options, dubbed Lilly White, Tea, and Titan, with each option sporting a different finish. The smartphone is powered by an octa core MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme chipset. It also gets a triple rear camera unit, headlined by a 50-megapixel primary shooter with a Sony LYT-710 sensor. The phone also supports video recording at up to 4K/60 fps. It is backed by a 6,500mAh battery, too.