The Redmi Note 15 series was launched earlier this year. The lineup in India, 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. A recent listing on a certification platform indicates that its successor, the Redmi Note 17 series, may already be in development. The listing not only confirms the existence of the handset but also suggests that the company could unveil the Redmi Note 17 lineup earlier than expected.
Xiaomi’s Civi series is a lifestyle-oriented smartphone lineup that focuses on delivering a combination of good cameras while retaining slim and attractive designs. In recent months, there have been conflicting reports about the future of the lineup, with leaks alternately suggesting the next-generation model had either been cancelled or was still in development. According to a tipster, Xiaomi has reportedly discontinued the Civi series altogether, and no successor is currently in development.
The iPhone Ultra, Apple's first foldable smartphone, will not be available for pre-order or go on sale before the fourth quarter of 2026, TF International Security analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims, citing an industry survey. This year’s iPhone Ultra, which is said to arrive as Apple’s first foldable handset, will also reportedly see limited early production due to “manufacturing challenges”. The analyst predicts that Apple will ship 5,00,000 to 1 million units of the iPhone Ultra in the third quarter of this year, estimated to be 10 percent of the total shipments of 7 to 8 million in the second half of 2026.
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy F70 Pro has appeared on the Bluetooth SIG database ahead of its expected launch. The listing confirms the model number SM-E476B/DS and points to dual SIM support and the global 5G variant. The handset was previously spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards website in May. According to a report, it could share most of its hardware with the Galaxy M47 5G, including a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset, 6,000mAh battery and 120Hz Super AMOLED display.
Apple has been rumoured to expand its next-generation iPhone lineup beyond the traditional launch window of September. While it is widely believed to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Ultra later this year, the iPhone 18, iPhone 18e, and the iPhone Air successor are slated to arrive in early 2027. Although the tech giant has yet to confirm these plans, renders of the purported iPhone Air 2 have surfaced online. The purported handset, ubiquitously known as the iPhone Air 2, could arrive with a second rear camera, along with an upgraded chipset.
Specifications of the Vivo X300e have leaked online. This upcoming X300 series phone is tipped to feature a 6.59-inch OLED flat screen with 1.5K resolution. It could run on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset and is said to feature a triple rear camera unit headlined by a 50-megapixel primary camera. The Vivo X300e is tipped to carry a 50-megapixel front-facing camera. The handset could debut as the sixth member in the X300 family.
Vivo Y500 4G has been launched in select global markets. The new 4G-only Vivo Y series handset is currently available for purchase via the Vivo Pakistan online store. The smartphone is offered in two colour options, namely Midnight Blue and Pearl White. The Vivo Y500 4G is backed by an 8,100mAh battery. It is equipped with a dual rear camera unit, housed inside a rectangular camera module. Moreover, the phone features a 50-megapixel primary rear camera, paired with a 2-megapixel shooter. An octa core Unisoc T7300 chipset, delivering a peak clock speed of 2.2GHz, powers the Vivo Y500 4G.
Motorola has revealed the key specifications of the Moto G77 Power through its India listing ahead of the July 8 launch. The handset will be available in 4GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB variants with four Pantone colour options. It will feature a 120Hz LCD panel, MediaTek Dimensity 6400 chipset, Android 16, a 50-megapixel dual rear camera setup, a 32-megapixel selfie camera, stereo speakers, IP64 protection and a 7,000mAh battery with 30W charging support.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 series and Galaxy Flip 8 are likely to be launched later this month. While the launch date remains a mystery, the price details of the foldable family and the Galaxy Watch 9 have leaked online. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is said to start at EUR 1,999 (roughly Rs. 2,17,000) for the 256GB model. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra will reportedly have a price tag of Rs. 2,199 (roughly Rs. 2,40,000) with the same storage capacity.
The Xiaomi 18 series is rumoured to have been in development for quite some time. Recent leaks have revealed key display and camera upgrades expected on the Xiaomi 18 Pro. Now, fresh details about the rumoured Xiaomi 18 Pro Max have surfaced online. A new leak from a tipster suggests that the purported handset could bring notable improvements in imaging, battery capacity, and display design over its predecessor. It is expected to feature a dual 200-megapixel camera setup and an 8,500mAh battery.
The iPhone 18 series is expected to launch later this year, and rumours so far suggest the lineup could include the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Ultra. Meanwhile, the vanilla iPhone 18 is slated to debut next year. According to an analyst, the standard model will receive a modest RAM upgrade over the current iPhone 17 to support Apple Intelligence features better. More RAM is expected on the iPhone 18e, too.
Here's our list of the five best phones under Rs. 30,000 in India for content creators. These models excel in camera features, display quality, performance, and battery life. All these models offer 5G connectivity and are available in different colour options. Our picks include Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G, Motorola Edge 70 Fusion, OnePlus Nord CE 6, Samsung Galaxy F56 and Nothing Phone 3a Pro.
Nothing Phone 1, the first smartphone from Carl Pei-led tech firm, is now receiving its last OS major OS update, the company announced on Thursday. The update brings Android 15 to the handset, along with “general improvements and bug fixes” and the latest security patch. With this, the smartphone has completed its software lifecycle, during which it received three major OS upgrades and security updates for four years. The handset was launched in India in July 2022. The handset shipped with the Android 12-based Nothing OS 1 version.
Nokia 235 4G (2026), Nokia 215 4G (2026), Nokia 210 4G, and Nokia 200 4G feature phones have been launched in select global markets. They have 4G connectivity and run on the S30+ operating system. They feature a 1,450mAh battery and expandable storage up to 32GB. All four models feature an AI assistant button for accessing different features with voice commands.
Samsung is reportedly evaluating larger batteries for the Galaxy S27 Ultra after previously planning a 5,200mAh unit. A new leak suggests the company is testing 5,600mAh and 5,800mAh cells from Samsung SDI, with the final device potentially featuring a battery exceeding 5,500mAh. The report also claims Samsung will continue using lithium-ion technology instead of silicon-carbon batteries. If the leak proves accurate, the Galaxy S27 Ultra could offer a larger battery than the rumoured iPhone 18 Pro Max.
OnePlus Ace 7 series is said to be in the works. This time, the company is tipped to launch vanilla OnePlus Ace 7 and Ace 7 Pro models. They are said to come with a 6.78-inch flat display with 1.5K resolution and 185Hz refresh rate. They are tipped to feature a 9,000mAh battery with support for either 100W or 120W fast charging. The duo could include active fan cooling and is said to feature a minimalist build.
Redmi 17 5G could launch soon. While Redmi has yet to officially confirm its arrival, its appearance across multiple certification platforms suggests that an official launch may not be far away. The upcoming phone was reportedly spotted on Malaysia's Standard and Industrial Research Institute (SIRIM) certification website and Taiwan's National Communications Commission (NCC) certification database with the 26062RN92G model number.
Samsung Galaxy S27 series, which is expected to be launched early next year, will include the Galaxy S27, Galaxy S27+, Galaxy S27 Pro, and Galaxy S27 Ultra models, as per recent leaks. Now, a report, citing industry sources, claims that the company will equip all the Galaxy S27 series phones with the Privacy Display feature, as found on this year's flagship Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. On top of this, the Galaxy S27 Pro and Galaxy S27 Ultra will reportedly launch with an upgraded 16-megapixel selfie camera.
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max is tipped to feature a larger battery than its predecessor, with the eSIM version reportedly packing a 5,425mAh cell and the physical SIM model a 5,235mAh battery. A previous leak also points to modest battery upgrades for the iPhone 18 Pro. The handset is expected to use Apple's rumoured A20 Pro chip built on a 2nm process. Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 series in September 2026.
Following the recent leak detailing the camera hardware of the Vivo X500 Pro Max, fresh information about the camera specifications of the standard X500 has now surfaced. According to a tipster, the purported handset could be equipped with a triple rear camera system, headlined by a 50-megapixel Sony primary sensor and a 64-megapixel periscope telephoto camera. Vivo’s next-generation X-series smartphone lineup, notably, could include up to four models this year.
Apple is widely expected to unveil the iPhone 18 lineup in September. In recent months, rumours have suggested that the Cupertino-based tech giant will introduce the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Ultra — its first foldable iPhone. Ahead of the anticipated launch, a fresh leak has shed light on one of the key internal components of the iPhone 18 Pro. According to a report, the purported handset could use different modem chips for the US and international markets.
Homegrown consumer electronics and wearables brand Fire-Boltt recently announced its foray into India's smartphone market. The company has confirmed plans to launch new smartphones under a new brand called Boltt. While official specifications remain under wraps, a new leak has now revealed the possible moniker of its first handset. It has also been sighted on a benchmarking site, with some of its key specifications listed. The purported phone is said to be powered by a UniSoc chipset and feature 4GB of RAM.
iQOO Z11i has been launched in China. The new mid-range smartphone is currently on sale in the country via the Vivo China online store. The iQOO Z11i is offered in three colour options, namely, Desert Gold, Mo Ying, and Qingfeng (translated from Chinese). An octa core Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset powers the new handset, along with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. It also gets a single 13-megapixel camera on the back, along with a 5-megapixel selfie shooter on the front, housed inside a water drop-style notch.
Samsung will reportedly drop its Exynos chipset from the Galaxy A18 lineup. The 4G variant of the phone is said to use a MediaTek processor, while the Galaxy A18 5G could feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset. The 4G variant of the Galaxy A17, for comparison, has a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset, while the 5G model is equipped with Samsung's own Exynos 1330 SoC. The 4G-supported model is said to go official first, followed by the 5G model months later.
Nothing Phone 4b RCB Edition will be launched in India on July 7, along with the standard edition of the upcoming smartphone. The London-based tech firm touts the exclusive variant as a limited-edition collectible”. The company has also revealed the design of the limited edition handset. The phone is shown to sport the IPL franchise’s insignia on the back, finished in black. The Nothing Phone 4b RCB Edition will sport a similar shade of red as RCB’s jersey. The handset will be available for purchase at an exclusive drop event on the day of its launch at the Nothing Bengaluru store.
Redmi Note 17 series will be launched in China this month, the smartphone maker announced on Thursday in a post on Weibo. The Xiaomi sub-brand claims that the Redmi Note 17 series will bring enhanced “quality, screen, battery life, and user experience” (translated from Chinese) over its predecessor. As part of the announcement, the company also revealed that it has sold more than 500 million units of Redmi Note series phone globally in the last 12 years. The upcoming Redmi Note 17 lineup is confirmed to debut as a mid-range smartphone series.
With the second half of 2026 approaching, Apple is said to be gearing up to introduce the iPhone 18 series in September. The Cupertino-based tech giant is expected to launch the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models this year, while the vanilla iPhone 18 could debut in 2027. But even though the launch is still several months away, the demand for the iPhone 17 series seems to have cooled off. As such, a tipster has suggested that Apple has reduced its production plans for the iPhone 17 lineup by around 15 percent.
Moto G77 Power will launch in India on July 8. It is set to come in black, blue and red colour options with a hole-punch display design. It features a 6.72-inch full-HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate, and the display has Corning Gorilla Glass 7i Protection. It has a 50-megapixel rear camera unit and a 7,000mAh battery. The Moto G77 Power will be available for purcahse through Flipkart.
Himanshu Tandon on Thursday announced that he is stepping down from his role as CMF India's Vice President, Business. Tandon has announced his exit from the firm nearly 10 months after he joined CMF India in August last year. However, neither Tandon nor the company has named his successor. Before CMF India, Tandon worked with Poco India, which he joined in January 2021 as the Sales Lead. He held the position for nearly a year and six months before he was promoted to the position of Country Head of India of Poco India.
Samsung Galaxy Jump 5 has been launched in South Korea as the company's new carrier-exclusive smartphone. It is worth noting that the new Galaxy Jump series handset and the Galaxy A27 5G, which was recently launched in India and other countries, are identical in terms of specifications, features, and design. However, the handset is slightly more expensive than the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G. The Galaxy Jump 5 sports a 6.7-inch Full-HD+ (1,080 x 2,340 pixels) Super AMOLED display that refreshes at up to 120Hz, and offers up to 800 nits peak brightness and Corning Gorilla Victus+ protection.
Oppo Reno 16 series has been launched in India. The lineup includes the Oppo Reno 16 and Reno 16c. Both smartphones are set to go on sale in India via Amazon and Flipkart in Starry White, Stellar Purple, and Twilight Violet colour options. The Oppo Reno 16 is powered by an octa core Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, instead of the MediaTek Dimensity chip found on its Chinese counterpart. The Oppo Reno 16c is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 SoC, coupled with a 7,000mAh battery, while featuring support for 80W wired fast charging.
Honor X80 Pro Max was launched in China earlier this month. Now, the phone has surfaced on the Geekbench benchmark website with model number Honor BSN-AN00. The entry reveals the performance of the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 chipset. It has a 1,095 single-core score testing and a 3,355 multi-core score testing. These results do not show enhanced performance over the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chipset.
Hide My Email is a feature to keep the personal email addresses of users private. A new report reveals a security flaw in the Hide My Email feature that could allow attackers to uncover users' real email addresses. The vulnerability has remained unresolved for more than a year. Apple is reportedly aware of the issue. The flaw was reportedly spotted by Tyler Murphy, co-founder of the Easy Opt Out service. In March 2026, the company reportedly said that it had addressed the issue through a recent system update.
Two unannounced Xiaomi smartphones were reportedly spotted on a 3C listing with model numbers M511CD and M098FE. They have been spotted with certificate numbers 2026011606877463 and 2026011606877926. Additionally, an Honor smartphone with the model number MRK-AN00 has also reportedly surfaced on the 3C with certificate number 2026011606877953.
Honor could expand its Honor 600 smartphone lineup with three new models, according to a report. The Honor 600 Lite S, Honor 600s and Honor 600 Elite have surfaced on the EMVCo certification database with Android 16 and NFC support. The listings also suggest the Honor 600 Lite S and Honor 600s may be rebranded versions of the Honor X7e Plus 5G and Honor 600 Smart 5G. No additional specifications or launch timeline have been revealed yet.
Nothing Phone 4b will be launched in India in four RAM and storage configurations, a tipster claims. Moreover, the smartphone will reportedly go on sale in the country in three colour options, including the recently teased blue colourway. The smartphone maker is also expected to launch a special edition of the Nothing Phone 4b. However, the company has yet to confirm these details. This comes shortly after Nothing announced that the Phone 4b will be launched in India on July 7 at 3:30 pm IST.
Lenovo-owned brand seems to be working on another Edge 70 series phone, the Motorola Edge 70 Max. As we wait for a formal announcement, this new model has been spotted on the HDR10+ certification website and the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC). It is rumoured to come in Glacier Blue, Onyx Black, and Sage Green colour options. It is likely to run on an octa-core Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset.
Google is introducing stronger lock screen protections in Android 17 to make PIN and password guessing attacks more difficult. The update significantly reduces the number of failed unlock attempts allowed before longer lockout periods, imposes a hard limit of 20 incorrect entries, and adds duplicate-guess detection. Android 17 also replaces countdown timers with easier-to-read lockout messages and introduces a recovery shortcut on the lock screen. The feature builds on changes introduced with Android 16 QPR2.
Motorola Razr Fold is reportedly getting AirDrop support with Quick Share. Screenshots included in the report show that files are shared from the foldable to the MacBook through Quick Share. This enables cross-platform sharing between the Motorola Razr Fold and Apple devices. It appears to be the first Motorola phone to gain this functionality. Few Android models like the Pixel 9 series, Pixel 10 series, Samsung Galaxy S26 series, OnePlus 15, and Xiaomi 17T Pro already offer this feature.
Vivo could introduce a major camera upgrade with the rumoured X500 Pro Max, according to a new leak. The handset is tipped to feature a 50-megapixel Sony LOFIC primary camera, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide sensor and a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with telephoto macro support. It is also expected to receive upgraded optical image stabilisation, a MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset, LPDDR6 RAM, a 6.85-inch 2K OLED LTPO display and an 8,000mAh battery.
Samsung Galaxy M47 5G price in India has been revealed days after the smartphone was launched in India. Along with the pricing details, the company has also revealed the storage variants of the phone. The Galaxy M47 5G is offered in 6GB + 128GB, 8GB + 128GB, and 8GB + 256GB RAM and storage configurations. The handset is set to go on sale in India on July 4 via Amazon, and will be offered in two colour options, namely Blaze Blue and Rogue Red. Qualcomm’s octa core Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset powers the new smartphone, along with LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.
The Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event is scheduled to take place later this month. At its bi-annual hardware launch showcase, the South Korean tech conglomerate is likely to unveil its next-generation of foldables, and this year’s lineup could include the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and the Galaxy Z Flip 8. While the launch date remains under wraps, Samsung has now officially begun teasing what could be its biggest foldable redesign in years.
Samsung’s next-generation foldable smartphones are expected to debut at the Galaxy Unpacked event later this month. In recent months, leaks have revealed several details about the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip 8. A tipster has now shared the complete specifications of the Galaxy Z Fold 8, which is likely to be the highly anticipated wide-fold model in Samsung’s upcoming lineup. The handset is tipped to feature a 7.6-inch foldable display and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset.
Redmi K90 Ultra has been launched in China today as the latest entrant in the company's K series. It has a 6.83-inch display with up to 165Hz refresh rate and includes an 8,550mAh Battery with 100W wired fast charging support. It packs up to 512GB storage alongside up to 16GB RAM. The handset has a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and a dual rear camera setup, headlined by a 50-megapixel primary sensor.
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has proposed new rules that could require Apple to let developers direct users to third-party payment options and expand access to the iPhone's NFC technology. The proposals aim to increase competition, lower costs for developers, and create more payment choices for users. They could also enable UK fintech firms to build alternatives to Apple Pay. Apple opposes the proposals, while Google says it has already introduced changes that address some of the regulator's concerns.
Apple released the new security fixes earlier than anticipated to adapt to the new reality, as AI enables faster “development of malicious hacking tools”, the company told Reuters. The company reportedly said that it wants to reduce the time between the first public release of an update and the rollout of the stable version to users. With this, Apple could be looking to give bad actors less time to find vulnerabilities, even before it is released to a wider user base. The company usually releases major security fixes with bigger OS updates, while reserving the smaller updates for other bug fixes, unless a new security flaw is discovered after the OS version has been rolled out.
Samsung's upcoming foldable smartphones could launch next month. A new leak shows first-party protective cases for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 8 (Wide) and Galaxy Z Flip 8. Samsung is expected to launch clear, silicone, and aramid fibre cases for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series. The company is also reportedly planning to launch transparent cases featuring artwork of Esther Kim, Joker and Kakao Corp.
Oppo Reno 16 will be powered by an octa core Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset in India, the smartphone maker announced on Tuesday. Interestingly, its Chinese counterpart is equipped with an octa core MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super SoC. On top of this, the company has revealed that the handset will ship with various new AI-powered tools, including the AI Recording Sticker, AI Scan, AI Voice Translation, AI Menu Translation, AI Bill Manager, and AI Mind Pilot. Users will be able to trigger these AI tools by tapping the dedicated AI Snap Key. The Oppo Reno 16 will run on Android 16-based ColorOS 16.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra will reportedly feature a triple rear camera including a 200-megapixel main sensor, a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 10-megapixel telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is tipped to feature a dual rear camera unit comprising two 50-megapixel sensors. The Galaxy Z Flip 8 will reportedly retain the 50-megapixel main camera and 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor of the Galaxy Z Flip 7. Samsung is said to be updating its camera supply chain for the upcoming foldable lineup.
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro has reportedly appeared in leaked videos shared by a tipster, showing the handset undergoing internal drop testing. The footage suggests the smartphone retains a design similar to the iPhone 17 Pro, with a triple-camera rear setup, a LiDAR sensor, and flat sides. The videos are reportedly timestamped to early 2026, indicating the device could be a prototype. Apple has not confirmed the authenticity of the footage or announced the iPhone 18 series.
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G price in India and availability details have been revealed by the South Korean smartphone maker. The new handset was launched in select global markets, including India, on June 25. The Galaxy A series phone is scheduled to go on sale in India on July 3 via the Samsung online store. The handset is offered in three colour options, namely Black, Light Green, and Light Pink. The smartphone is powered by an octa core Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset, which is built on a 4nm process. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 25W wired fast charging.
