Redmi K90 Pro is rumoured to be in development as the successor to the Redmi K80 Pro which made its debut last November. While its launch is speculated to be still some time away, a tipster suggests that the purported Redmi handset could come with a major price hike in China.
After book-style foldables, smartphone manufacturers are now moving towards wide-folding smartphones. Samsung has been rumoured to launch the purported Galaxy Z Wide Fold alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 this year, while Apple’s first-ever foldable iPhone is also believed to be one such device. According to a tipster, an unidentified manufacturer is testing a wide-foldable handset powered by Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6-series. It is believed to be an upcoming foldable phone from Honor.
Xiaomi 17 Max has been launched in China. The new handset was unveiled during the tech giant’s May 2026 event, which also witnessed the debut of the Xiaomi YU7 GT, Xiaomi Band 10 Pro, and Xiaomi Ear Clip TWS. The Xiaomi 17 Max joins the Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, and the flagship Xiaomi 17 Ultra. The phone is powered by the same chipset that powers other handsets in the series, the octa core Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC. The Xiaomi 17 Max also features a Leica-tuned triple rear camera setup, led by a 200-megapixel primary shooter.
Honor Win Turbo will launch in China next week, the company announced on Thursday. The upcoming handset has been in the rumour mill for some time now, and the brand has now revealed its design and colour options via official teasers. A tipster, meanwhile, has also shed light on some of its key specifications. The Honor Win Turbo is tipped to arrive with a 1.5K flat display and a 50-megapixel rear camera with optical image stabilisation (OIS).
Vivo may soon launch the Vivo Y600 Turbo in China as a new addition to its Y600 smartphone series. A leak from a tipster suggests the handset will debut on May 25, with reservations opening on May 21 and pre-sales beginning the same day. The phone is tipped to feature a 9,020mAh Blue Ocean battery with 90W fast charging, a 6.83-inch 1.5K OLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate, a Dimensity 8500 chipset, and Android 16-based OriginOS 6.
Oppo revealed the rear camera specifications of the Oppo Reno 16 series. Both Oppo Reno 16 and Reno 16 are confirmed to come with a 200-megapixel main camera. Additionally, a leak claimed that Oppo will release the Reno 16 series in India this July. The company could launch four Reno 16 series smartphones in the Indian market. The Reno 16 series launch is scheduled for May 25.
Vivo S60 will be launched in China in three colour options, the tech firm announced on Thursday. The three colourways will be marketed as Early Summer Green, Midsummer Night's Dream (black), and Sea of Stars (white) (translated from Chinese). This comes days after the smartphone maker announced that the Vivo S60, its latest S series smartphone, will be unveiled in China on May 29. The handset is confirmed to be equipped with a 7,200mAh battery, with support for 90W wired fast charging via a USB Type-C port.
Samsung is once again rumoured to shake up its next-generation flagship Galaxy S lineup. In 2025, the South Korean tech conglomerate replaced the Plus model with the Galaxy S25 Edge. However, low sales volume and other factors caused the company to bring back the Galaxy S26+ this year. According to a report, Samsung is developing a Galaxy S27 Pro model that may join the standard Galaxy S27, Galaxy S27+, and Galaxy S27 Ultra.
HMD Vibe 2 5G has been launched in India with a 6,000mAh battery. The new HMD phone is currently available for purchase in India through Flipkart in three colour options. It is offered in two RAM and storage options, and it runs on an octa-core chipset. It includes a 6.7-inch HD+ display and a 50-megapixel primary rear camera with LED flash support.
Oppo Find X10 series will be launched with a significantly larger battery than its predecessor, a tipster claims. The rumoured Oppo Find X10 lineup is said to be backed by an 8,000mAh battery or a larger cell. For reference, the Oppo Find X9 and Oppo Find X9s pack a 7,025mAh battery. Meanwhile, the flagship Oppo Find X9 Ultra is equipped with a 7,050mAh cell. On the other hand, the Oppo Find X9 Pro is backed by the largest battery in the lineup, boasting a 7,500mAh cell. However, the company has yet to confirm these details.
Vivo S2 will reportedly launch in India in July. The handset could be priced between Rs. 45,000 and Rs. 50,000 in India. It will reportedly be a photography-focused handset. It could offer a slim and lightweight build. The Vivo S2 is expected to succeed the Vivo S1, which was launched in 2019. It could come with camera-centric features.
Oppo Find X9s has been launched in India as the latest addition to the company’s flagship Find X9 lineup. The handset is offered in Lavender Sky, Midnight Grey, and Sunset Orange colour options. The base variant features 12GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. The Oppo Find X9s arrives with an octa core MediaTek Dimensity 9500s chipset. The handset carries a Hasselblad-tuned triple rear camera system, led by a 50-megapixel primary shooter, along with a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera. It packs a 7,025mAh battery.
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra was launched in India on Thursday as the top-of-the-line model in the flagship Find X9 lineup. Debuting alongside the Find X9s, it joins the existing Oppo Find X9 and Find X9 Pro models in the country. The handset is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, coupled with 16GB of RAM. It is equipped with a quad rear camera unit co-developed with Hasselblad. The Oppo Find X9 Ultra packs a 7,050mAh silicon-carbon battery with 100W wired fast charging.
This Android 17 will come with a Continue On feature. It is a cross-device continuity tool that is designed to let users start work in an app on one Android device and continue the same task on another device within their Android ecosystem. The company has shared videos demonstrating the Continue On feature. Google's Continue On update appears to be similar to Apple's Handoff. At launch, the feature will initially support transitions between smartphones and tablets.
Vivo X500 series will be launched in China earlier than its predecessor did last year, according to a report. The lineup is expected to initially include the Vivo X500, Vivo X500 Pro, and Vivo X500 Pro Max, unlike last year’s Vivo X300 series, which initially comprised Vivo X300 and Vivo X300 Pro. The Vivo X500 Pro Max will reportedly be backed by an 8,000mAh battery, which could be the largest among the lot. Moreover, the Pro Max model will reportedly be powered by the unreleased octa core MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset, which could be built on a 2nm process, like Samsung’s Exynos 2600 SoC.
CMF is rumoured to be developing the successor to the CMF Phone 2 Pro, which was unveiled in April last year. While the company has yet to confirm any details about the purported handset, a tipster has now shared some details. As per the claim, the CMF Phone 2 Pro may not arrive as early as expected, with its debut now tipped for the third quarter of 2026. The leak also reveals several key specifications of the phone, including its chipset, display, cameras, battery capacity, and charging capabilities.
Apple on Tuesday announced a new suite of accessibility features powered by Apple Intelligence. Ahead of the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2026, the Cupertino-based tech giant updated its core accessibility tools like VoiceOver, Magnifier, Voice Control, and Accessibility Reader with new features, alongside new AI-generated subtitles for videos without captions. Apple Vision Pro users can access eye-tracking-based wheelchair controls, while accessibility support across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and visionOS has also been expanded.
The iQOO 15T was launched in China on Wednesday. It joins the brand's flagship lineup in the country, sitting below the iQOO 15 and the iQOO 15 Ultra. The handset sports a 6.82-inch 2K display with a 144Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Monster Edition SoC. The iQOO 15T runs on OriginOS 6 based on Android 16 and has a 200-megapixel dual rear camera setup.
Redmi Turbo 6 Max will be launched with a significantly larger battery than its predecessor, according to a report. The handset is said to be under testing and might be equipped with a battery exceeding 10,000mAh capacity. For reference, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is backed by a 9,000mAh cell. On top of this, the Redmi Turbo 6 Max will reportedly be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 series chipset, which is said to be built on a 3nm process.
Apple's new Chief Hardware Officer, Johny Srouji, is reportedly rearranging the company's hardware development and shifting oversight of key functions, including product design, "part of an effort to speed up work on future devices". Johny Srouji is reportedly making the internal changes this month. He recently took on an expanded role overseeing both hardware engineering and technologies at Apple. The latest internal restructuring comes less than a month after Apple announced historic leadership transitions.
The Motorola Razr Fold is now available for purchase in India, following its launch last week. It is the Lenovo-owned brand's first-ever book-style foldable, which was initially unveiled at the Mobile World Congress (MWC 2026) in March. The handset sports a 6.6-inch cover display and an 8.1-inch main screen. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC, paired with up to 16GB of RAM. The Motorola Razr Fold runs on Android 16 and packs a 6,000mAh battery.
Lenovo Legion Y70 (2026) has been launched in China, the tech giant announced on Tuesday. The launch of the new gaming smartphone marks the return of the tech giant to the category after nearly four years. Apart from the new handset, the company also launched its new Lenovo Legion Y900 gaming tablet during its May 2026 event. The new Lenovo Legion Y70 (2026) is powered by an octa core Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset from Qualcomm, which is built on a 3nm process. The phone packs an 8,000mAh battery and features support for 90W wired fast charging.
Samsung's next year's Galaxy S27 series is said to feature a new Pro model. It could be a compact model with a 6.4-inch display. It is likely to feature a new camera sensor, a larger battery and a thin build. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S27 Ultra is said to come with a few upgrades over the existing model. It is tipped to feature a significantly larger battery than the existing Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Xiaomi has confirmed that the Redmi Turbo 5 will launch in India soon as the first Redmi Turbo series smartphone in the country. A tipster claims the handset could debut in early June with the same specifications as the China model. The phone is tipped to feature a 6.59-inch AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra chipset, 50-megapixel rear camera, and a 7,560mAh battery with 100W charging. Amazon has already listed a dedicated microsite for the handset.
Xiaomi 17T Pro is all set to launch in global markets on May 28 alongside Xiaomi 17T. Ahead of the official debut, Xiaomi 17T series smartphones have been listed on an e-commerce website, showing their specifications and price details. The Pro model is listed with a 6.83-inch AMOLED screen, while the vanilla Xiaomi 17T is listed with a smaller 6.59-inch AMOLED panel. Both phones run on MediaTek Dimensity chipsets.
Xiaomi 17 Max reportedly appeared on Geekbench ahead of its May 21 launch in China. The listing, shared by a tipster, suggests the phone will use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. Xiaomi has confirmed a 6.9-inch display, a Leica-branded 200-megapixel main camera, and an 8,000mAh battery. The tipster also claims the handset may support 100W wired charging, 50W wireless charging, and feature a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera and 3x periscope telephoto lens.
Oppo Reno 16 series’ design has been revealed by the smartphone maker a week before the launch of the lineup. The Oppo Reno 16 series is shown to feature a square-shaped rear camera module, featuring a triple camera system, an LED flash, and the Reno branding. Meanwhile, the centred Oppo branding appears at the bottom of the phone’s flat rear panel. A power button and volume controls will be placed on the right side of the handset, while the left side will feature an unspecified button. Additionally, the Oppo Reno 16 is now listed on the company website for pre-order, revealing its colour options.
Motorola Edge 2026 made its first appearance in a new leak, showing off its design. It is said to come in a champagne gold finish with a hole-punch display design. The display has noticeable bezels on all four sides. The design appears similar to the current Edge 2025, but the new model appears to have a flat display and a more premium design compared to the existing model. It has a square-shaped rear camera module placed in the top left corner. The camera island houses three large camera sensors.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold Wide specifications have leaked ahead of their expected July launch. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is tipped to feature a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, a 200-megapixel main camera, a new 50-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, and a 5,000mAh battery with 45W charging. The Galaxy Z Fold Wide may feature a 7.6-inch inner display, dual 50-megapixel rear cameras, and a 4,800mAh battery with 45W charging support.
Vivo S60 will be launched in China on May 29 at 7:30 pm local time (5:00 pm IST), the smartphone maker announced on Tuesday. Along with this, the tech firm has revealed the full design of the upcoming smartphone. The Vivo S60 is teased to feature a rectangular rear camera module, housing a dual camera system and an LED flash. The phone appears in a white colourway, with hues of blue at the back. It will feature a flat panel, sporting the Vivo branding, which will be placed at the bottom.
As per a report by Counterpoint Research, the cumulative sales of the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy S26 Ultra during the first six weeks following launch were 15 percent higher than those of the Galaxy S25 series during the same period last year. The Galaxy S26 series sales are strong in the US and South Korea. The lineup has weak performance in China and Japan. However, a reversal in sales was observed in the sixth week after launch.
Motorola on Tuesday launched the Moto G37 and Moto G37 Power in India. The handsets are part of the company’s latest G-series lineup in the country and are aimed at entry-level smartphone buyers. The Moto G37 and Moto G37 Power are powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 chipset. The former packs a 5,200mAh battery, while the latter ships with a 7,000mAh cell. Both handsets run on Android 16.
Xiaomi 17T could be launched in India soon, as the smartphone maker has started teasing a new ‘T’ branded device for the country. This comes a day after the company announced that the Xiaomi 17T series will be launched in select global markets next week, on May 28. The lineup is expected to include two models, which could be marketed as the Xiaomi 17T and Xiaomi 17T Pro. While the company has yet to reveal the specifications, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and Xiaomi 17T are tipped to feature a telephoto rear camera with up to 5x optical zoom capabilities.
Noto 3D emojis are confirmed to be available later this year. As we wait for the formal rollout, a leak has offered a preview of the emojis coming to Android 17. The leak shows refreshed smiley faces, crying faces, animals, food emojis, fruits and drinks, among others. They retain the familiar look of existing emojis, but the new design appears to have a more three-dimensional style. The new emoji set is confirmed to roll out across Google platforms, starting with Pixel phones.
Google is aware of the new bug affecting a number of Android users, which causes the Gmail app to flicker on Android tablets and foldable phones, a report claims. The issue was recently escalated to the Mountain View-based tech giant after various users took to different social media platforms and the Google Forum to complain about the flickering Gmail app bug. Owners of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab A11, and Galaxy Z Fold lineup have reportedly been the most affected among the lot. However, whether a fix will be rolled out soon or not remains under wraps.
Lava has confirmed that the Shark 2 5G will launch in India by the end of May 2026. The smartphone will be priced under Rs. 15,000 and will feature a 6.75-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate, an IP64-rated build, and a large battery. Lava claims the handset can deliver up to 13 hours and 35 minutes of YouTube playback. It will be powered by a chipset that has scored more than 500,000 points on the AnTuTu v11 benchmark.
Red Magic 11S Pro series has been launched in China. They feature a 6.85-inch 1.5K BOE X10 OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. Both smartphones are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Leading Edition chipset. The Red Magic 11S Pro packs an 8,000mAh battery with support for 80W fast charging. Meanwhile, the Red Magic 11S Pro+ has a 7,500mAh battery with 120W wired charging support, along with 80W wireless charging support.
Realme has confirmed that the Realme 16T 5G will feature a 50-megapixel Sony IMX852 camera with AI-based imaging tools ahead of its India launch on May 22. The smartphone will also offer AI Portrait Glow, a 144Hz display, 2,100 nits peak brightness, and IP69 protection. Earlier teasers confirmed an 8,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging. The handset is expected to use the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset and will be sold via Flipkart, realme.com, and offline stores.
Realme 16 series has received a price increase in the country. The price of the Realme 16, Realme 16 Pro and Realme 16 Pro+ smartphones has been increased significantly. Besides Realme, brands like OnePlus, Poco and Lava have also raised the prices of thier mid range phones in India. The price of the OnePlus 15R, Poco X8 Pro Max, and Poco M8 5G has been increased in India.
Xiaomi 17T series will be launched in select global markets on May 28, the tech giant announced on Monday. On top of this, the company has confirmed that the Xiaomi 17T lineup will boast a Leica-tuned rear camera module, housing a triple camera setup. While other details about the upcoming series remain under wraps, a tipster has shared the official-looking renders of the Xiaomi 17T and Xiaomi 17T Pro, revealing their design, key specifications, and features. The Pro model is tipped to be equipped with a 6.83-inch display that refreshes at up to 144Hz. On the other hand, the standard model could be powered by an octa core MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra SoC.
iQOO Z11 Lite 5G has reportedly appeared on Geekbench with the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, 8GB of RAM, and Android 16. The phone carries the model number I2510 and was previously spotted on IMEI and Indonesian certification platforms. The listing suggests that the handset may launch as the most affordable model in the Z11 series. It could also support 44W fast charging and may be priced below Rs. 20,000 if it launches in India.
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ will be launched in India soon, the smartphone maker revealed on Monday. On top of this, a dedicated microsite for the unveiling of the upcoming handset is now live on Flipkart, confirming its availability in the country via the e-commerce platform. The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is shown to be identical to the recently launched Motorola Edge 70 Pro. The new Pro+ model will go on sale in India in brown, red, and teal colour options, featuring a sculpted wood finish, satin-luxe finish, and twill-inspired finish, respectively.
Oppo Reno 16 series will be launched in China on May 25 at 6 pm local time (3:30 pm IST), according to a tipster. Moreover, the tech firm has confirmed that the Oppo Pad 6 and Oppo Enco Air 5s true wireless stereo (TWS) will be launched in China on the same date. The new tablets are confirmed to ship with an unspecified version of ColorOS. In terms of design, the Oppo Pad 6 appears to be similar to its predecessor. The Oppo Pad 6 is shown to feature a single rear camera system and an LED flash, housed inside a pill-shaped camera module.
The OnePlus Ace 6 was launched in China in October 2025 as the company’s latest performance-focused smartphone. Leaks about its successor have already begun surfacing. A tipster suggests that the purported handset, dubbed the OnePlus Ace 7, could be powered by Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. It is said to sport an OLED screen with the highest refresh rate of any OnePlus phone to date. The OnePlus Ace 7 could pack a 9,000mAh battery.
Apple’s foldable iPhone reportedly hit another hurdle during its latest trial production stage. While Apple has reportedly made significant progress in minimising display creases, internal testing has reportedly revealed issues with the hinge mechanism. The reliability after frequent opening and closing consistently fails to meet Apple's quality control standards. This problem is expected to delay the launch of the iPhone Fold.
Vivo S60 will be equipped with a 7,200mAh battery, Vivo Product Manager Han Boxiao announced on Monday. The upcoming phone is also confirmed to arrive with support for 90W wired fast charging via a USB Type-C port. The new Vivo S60 will be unveiled with a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint scanner for security, too. This comes shortly after the company executive began teasing the design of the soon-to-be-launched handset. It is confirmed to arrive with the latest Vivo TWS 5e.
Samsung Galaxy M47 and Galaxy F70 Pro have appeared on the BIS certification site, carrying the model numbers SM-M476B/DS and SM-E476B/DS, respectively. While the certification listing does not reveal their specifications, it suggests that they will launch in India soon. The Galaxy M47 is likely to feature a 6.7-inch AMOLED panel and a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset. It is tipped to feature a 5,000mAh battery and a triple rear camera unit.
Apple is reportedly preparing an enhancement to Genmoji in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the update will add an optional Suggested Genmoji feature that creates emoji suggestions using photos and frequently typed phrases. Apple introduced Genmoji in 2024 as part of Apple Intelligence, but the feature faced criticism over image quality and battery drain. The new option aims to make Genmoji easier to use for casual users and could remain powered by on-device processing.
Xiaomi 17 Max will be launched in China on May 21, the smartphone maker announced on Monday. The new handset will be accompanied by the Xiaomi Band 10 Pro and the company’s first clip-on style true wireless stereo (TWS), dubbed Xiaomi Ear Clip. The upcoming launch event will also see the unveiling of the Xiaomi YU7 GT 2026, the tech giant’s latest electric SUV. We already know that the Xiaomi 17 Max will be launched as the newest member of the lineup, which currently includes Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, and Xiaomi 17 Ultra.
Honor CEO Glory Li Jian (transalted from Chinese) during the Cannes Film Festival confirmed that the Honor Robot Phone will be launched in Q3 this year. Honor has also confirmed its association with ARRI for its professional cinema and filmmaking cameras. Honor Robot Phone was first showcased during the launch of Honor Magic 8 series last year. It was previewed earlier this year during the MWC 2026 in Barcelona.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 could launch in the second half of this year. Now, new protective cases for the flip-style foldable phone have leaked online. The renders show a design similar to last year's Galaxy Z Fold 7. It is expected to come with a dual rear camera unit and a hole-punch display design. The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is speculated to feature a 4,300mAh battery.
