Samsung Galaxy S23 series has started receiving One UI 7 Beta build in select regions including India. Recent posts on the company's community forums suggest that Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra users can now sign up for the One UI 7 beta programme.

Samsung is expected to retain the digitiser-based S Pen technology in the Galaxy S27 Ultra, reversing earlier plans to remove it for a slimmer design. According to a recent report, the company explored alternatives like AES and hybrid stylus systems but decided to continue with EMR-based input. The move ensures battery-free S Pen support. The decision follows weak consumer response to thinner smartphones and reflects a focus on features over design. Future changes may depend on compatibility with magnetic technologies like MagSafe and Qi 2.

Realme 16 5G will be equipped with a 7,000mAh battery, the Chinese smartphone maker revealed on Tuesday. The dedicated microsite for the handset has been updated to reveal that it will also support 60W wired fast charging. The company claims that the phone will offer about 22.06 hours of video playback on YouTube or up to 22.86 hours of scrolling Reels on Instagram on a single charge. The handset will also be equipped with a 6.57-inch display, offering up to 4,200 nits peak brightness, 3,000Hz of “instantaneous” touch sampling rate, and 1.07 billion colours.

OnePlus 15T has been launched in China as the tech firm’s second model in the existing OnePlus 15 lineup in the country. The handset is set to go on sale in the country soon via the Oppo China online store. The new OnePlus 15 series phone is offered in Healing White Chocolate, Pure Cocoa, and Relaxing Matcha (translated from Chinese) colourways. The handset is equipped with a 7,500mAh Glacier Battery. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. The phone also carries a dual rear camera unit, led by a 50-megapixel main shooter.

OnePlus India Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Robin Liu is stepping down from his position “to pursue his personal passions”, a OnePlus India spokesperson informed Gadgets360 in a statement. Liu assumed the position of OnePlus India nearly two years ago, in July 2024. Before this, the executive was heading the Chinese smartphone maker’s North America operations. However, the company has yet to reveal the succession plan for OnePlus India. Hence, it is unclear who will be taking over from the outgoing executive.

Smartphone makers are expected to increase base storage in 2026 as supply changes and on-device AI requirements reshape device configurations. Rising memory costs had earlier raised concerns about reduced specifications, but brands are instead moving towards higher capacities. Trendforce says the shift is linked to the phase-out of low-capacity memory and growing AI demands. Major companies are adopting 256GB or higher options, while 128GB storage could gradually disappear from mainstream Android smartphones by the end of 2026.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8's possible key specifications revealed in new leak. It is said to come with a battery and charging upgrade over the Galaxy Z Fold 7. The upcoming phone could feature a 6.5-inch cover screen and an 8-inch main display. It could run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset, coupled with up to 16GB RAM and up to 1TB storage. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is tipped to feature a 5,000mAh battery with 45W charging support.

Redmi Note 15 SE (Special Edition) 5G will be launched in India on April 2, the Chinese smartphone maker announced on Tuesday. The upcoming handset is teased to boast a red rear panel and a gold-coloured frame. It might also carry a dual rear camera module, housed inside a squircle-shaped camera module. On top of this, a dedicated microsite for the smartphone is now live on Flipkart, confirming its availability in the country via the e-commerce platform. The phone will be the special edition of the Redmi Note 15 5G, which was launched in India in January.

Cybersecurity researchers recently warned of a growing threat that targeted older iPhone models. This threat, which was previously linked to targeted attacks, seems to have escalated after a more advanced version of the DarkSword hacking toolkit was leaked online. It is now available on public code-sharing platforms like GitHub, potentially making it significantly easier for threat actors to exploit vulnerabilities in older Apple devices.

Vivo T5x 5G is now up for sale in India through the company's India Website and Flipkart in two colour options. The new phone has a starting price tag of Rs. 18,999. It features a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo chipset and a 7,200mAh battery with 44W fast charging support. It has a 6.67-inch display with up to 120Hz refresh rate. It has a dual rear camera unit and an IP68 and IP69-rated build.

iQOO Z11 is confirmed to be launched in China with the octa core MediaTek Dimensity 8500 chipset, the Vivo sub-brand announced on Tuesday. The SoC will be paired with iQOO’s next-generation “Monster Over-Core” gaming engine. Moreover, the tech firm claims that the handset managed to score 2,625,016 points on the AnTuTu benchmarking platform. The upcoming iQOO Z11 will be equipped with a 6.76-inch LCD touchscreen, delivering up to 165Hz refresh rate. The display is claimed to have received TÜV Rheinland Low-Blue Light and Eye-Protection certifications.

The OnePlus Nord 6 will launch in India on April 7 at 7pm IST and will be sold via Amazon and official channels. It is expected to be priced in the Rs. 35,000 to Rs. 40,000 range. The phone features a flat design with a triple rear camera setup and multiple colour options. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset and includes a 165Hz AMOLED display. It also packs a 9000mAh battery with 80W fast charging and supports 165fps gaming.

Redmi Note 16 series is tipped to be equipped with a 10,000mAh battery, according to a report. If this is true, then the purported lineup could launch with a significantly larger battery than the flagship Redmi Note 15 Pro+, which is backed by a 6,500mAh battery. However, it might feature a 200-megapixel primary camera on the back, which is the same as the Note 15 Pro+. Moreover, the Xiaomi sub-brand is expected to keep the charging support unchanged, as the Redmi Note 16 lineup is expected to ship with 100W wired fast charging support.

Honor 500 Pro and Honor 500 were launched last year with the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC. Now Honor appears to be gearing up to launch the Honor 600 Pro and Honor 600. Design renders of new smartphones have been leaked online alongside a few specifications. They seem to have a new look compared to predecessors, with a redesigned camera bump. They are said to come with 6.57-inch OLED displays and Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets.

The Oppo Find X9 Ultra is confirmed to launch in China and the global markets soon, as the top-of-the-line model in the flagship Find X9 lineup. The company recently announced the launch timeline of the upcoming handset, and a tipster has now leaked the exact date on which it may debut. It is tipped to be introduced in China and the global markets on the same day, while its India launch could happen later.

Vivo is set to launch the X300 Ultra alongside the X300s in China on March 30. Ahead of the debut, a report has revealed key camera details, including a 3 + 2 Zeiss lens setup, a 200-megapixel Sony LYTIA 901 main sensor, and a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with advanced stabilisation. The phone is also said to feature upgraded light intake and imaging technologies. Separately, the handset has appeared on Geekbench with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, 16GB RAM, and Android 16.

Apple's C1X network chip has managed to outperform the Qualcomm X80 modem in 19 of 22 analysed markets on various metrics, including latency, according to a report by Ookla, which analyses speedtest results. Similarly, the C1X-equipped iPhone Air managed to also achieve performance parity with the Qualcomm X80 modem, which is found on the flagship iPhone 17 Pro Max. However, Apple's C1X chip still lags behind in terms of upload speed. The C1X network chip is also found on the recently launched iPhone 17e.

Just days ahead of the formal reveal, specifications of the Vivo X300s have leaked online. It is said to come with a 50-megapixel front camera along with IP68 and IP69 ratings. The leak suggests a 7,100mAh battery and a 200-megapixel primary rear camera, which the company already confirmed last week. It is said to come with a metal frame and could support 90W wired fast charging and 40W wireless charging.

Apple will host its latest edition of the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June, the company announced on Monday. Continuing the trend of yesteryears, it will be a five-day affair that is expected to begin with a special event keynote by Apple CEO Tim Cook. At WWDC 2026, the Cupertino-based tech giant will spotlight the latest advancements in Apple software, with iOS 27 likely being at the centre of the showcase.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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