Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 on July 9, during its Galaxy Unpacked event. Right before the event, the global variant of the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE has been spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking website with an Exynos 2400 chipset and 8GB RAM. The smartphone is reportedly expected to launch alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has been sighted on various certification platforms lately, which suggests its launch could be on the horizon. Although the South Korean tech conglomerate has yet to confirm its next-generation ‘Fan Edition' model, the purported handset has surfaced in alleged official-looking renders shared by a tipster. The images reveal two colourways of the Galaxy S26 FE, along with a triple rear camera setup and slim bezels.
A teardown of Phone by Google version 234.0.9 reportedly shows that Vivo could be the next Android brand to adopt Google's Scam Detection feature. The teardown reportedly references “Sharpie,” Google's internal codename for the scam-detection functionality, alongside Vivo's name, indicating it will soon be available on Vivo handsets.
The Oppo Find X10 could bring a wider colour gamut and improved eye-care features to the company's flagship lineup. A new display substrate is reportedly being developed with BT.2020 support, along with higher beneficial red light and reduced harmful blue light. The standard model may feature a 6.59-inch 1.5K panel with slimmer bezels and a MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Lite chipset. The Find X10 series is expected to launch in late September and could also feature a 200-megapixel main camera.
Google has reportedly informed its suppliers that it plans to move the production of all Pixel smartphones, smartwatches and wireless earbuds outside China starting next year. Google has been aggressively increasing production capacity in Vietnam and India in recent years to lower its dependency on China. The company is reportedly planning to increase Pixel phone shipments by 8 percent to 10 percent this year from last year's total of around 12 million units.
Xiaomi and Samsung have raised the prices of their devices again. The Xiaomi Pad 8 is now listed at a starting price of Rs. 38,999 for the base variant featuring 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. Meanwhile, the top-of-the-line 12GB + 256GB RAM and storage configuration is now priced at Rs. 43,999. Separately, tipster Debayan Roy (@Gadgetsdata) claims that the price of the Samsung Galaxy M17 5G has been increased by Rs. 1,000, Rs. 2,000, and Rs. 3,000 for the models featuring 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB of RAM, respectively.
iQOO Z11 will be launched in India with a 50-megapixel primary rear camera, featuring a Sony IMX882 sensor and optical image stabilisation, the company has confirmed. The phone will also feature an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera with an f/2.2 aperture, placed between the LED flash and the main rear camera. On top of this, the iQOO Z11 is also confirmed to sport a 32-megapixel camera on the front for selfies and video calls, placed inside a hole-punch display cutout. Separately, in a post on X, the tech firm has announced that the upcoming iQOO Buds will provide 50 hours of total battery life.
Oppo A7 Pro 5G could launch soon in global markets. The handset surfaced on Thailand's National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) certification website. It was also reportedly spotted on a few other listings,s including the Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM) certification website and SGS. It appeared on the NBTC website with model number CPH2931 and certification number B38559-26.
Poco M8x 5G will be launched in India with a 7,900mAh battery, the company announced on Tuesday. The tech firm claims that the handset will provide up to three days of battery life. Moreover, the company claims that the phone will deliver about 35 hours of social media scrolling, 27 days of messaging, 13 hours of GPS-based navigation, or 64 hours of music playback. Apart from this, the Poco M8x 5G will be launched in India with support for 45W wired fast charging. The smartphone maker claims that the handset will provide a “day’s” battery life with just 30 minutes of charging.
Infinix Hot 70 Pro 5G now appears to be heading towards an India debut. While Infinix has yet to officially confirm the launch, a leak suggests it will be launched in the country in the first week of September. The leak also includes hands-on images of the phone. The Infinix Hot 70 Pro 5G is already available in select global markets. It could come in Dive Blue, Mirage Green, Silk Glow Purple and Thermo Orange colour options in India.
Samsung on Monday announced a new flexible ownership programme for Galaxy Z Fold 8 series buyers in India. The initiative, dubbed Galaxy Forever, brings 24 months of no-cost EMI, Samsung Care+ protection, and an assured buyback value of up to 55 percent of the device's invoice value. Customers who buy a Galaxy Z Fold 8 or a Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra will be eligible to return their handset from the 10th month onwards.
Pova 8 Pro 5G has been launched in India as the company's latest Pova series smartphone. The new Pova smartphone is set to go on sale in India via Flipkart. The Pova 8 Pro 5G is offered in three colour options, namely Arc White, Graphite Black, and Tundra Green. The Pova 8 Pro 5G is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate chipset, along with the Tecno P1 graphics chip and an ARM Mali-G615 MC2 GPU. It also features an Alive Matrix Display, comprising 177 mini LEDs.
Realme has become the latest brand to increase the prices of several smartphones in India. This move builds upon similar price hikes rolled out by OnePlus, Oppo, and Vivo in recent days. According to a tipster, the price revision models from the company’s Realme 16 series and C-series lineup. It includes models like the Realme 16 Pro+, Realme 16 Pro, Realme 16T, Realme C83 5G, and Realme C100x 4G, which have seen varied increases in prices depending on the configuration.
Google has confirmed that the Pixel 11 series' Tensor G6 chipset is equipped with an “all-new modem”. The smartphone maker claims that this new modem is more reliable and faster, while offering enhanced power efficiency. However, in the footnotes, the company clarifies that the claim is based on average results found during internal testing, “using pre-production devices in lab-controlled conditions”. According to a 9to5Google report, the tech giant is using a modem made by MediaTek. Hence, this marks a shift for the company from Samsung-built modems, which reportedly used to showcase overheating, power efficiency, and other issues. Hence, this switch might allow the new Pixel phones to offer enhanced performance.
Apple’s latest Mac software build contains internal identifiers linked to several products that have yet to reach the market. The list includes the iPhone 18 Pro models, foldable iPhone Ultra, next MacBook Pro and iMac models, a future iPad mini, camera-equipped AirPods, Beats headphones and new home accessories. The code also points to a possible Apple TV remote and an unidentified headset. Additional references cover Apple Intelligence Writing Tools in China and several model numbers that remain unidentified.
Vivo V80 Lite 5G has been spotted in leaked marketing material online, suggesting that the phone could be launched in India soon. It is shown to feature a curved display, with a relatively thin metal frame. The handset might also sport a hole-punch display cutout, which could house a camera for selfies and video calls. The rumoured Vivo V80 Lite 5G appears in blue and white colour options. Separately, a smartphone retailer, New Gothi Mobile (@new_gothi_mobile), based in Shajpur, Madhya Pradesh, has shared the same marketing poster on Instagram, further fueling the rumours regarding an imminent launch of the handset in India. However, the company has yet to confirm its debut in the country.
Samsung released its Android 17-based One UI 9 update last month alongside the latest generation Galaxy Z foldables. While it is still in the rollout stage for older Samsung Galaxy models, leaks about its next iteration have already begun surfacing. A fresh leak reportedly offers an early look at what to expect from the One UI 9.5 update, which is expected to be months away. It could offer glass-like visual elements across the UI, alongside smoother app animations and other changes.
An alleged hands-on video of the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has leaked online, showing the design. It is shown in blue colour with rounded corners and a flat rear panel. It has a vertical camera island, and the camera module houses three sensors and has a similar design language to the standard Galaxy S26.
Boltt Ace 5G and Boltt Evo are confirmed to come with a 6,000mAh battery. The Ace 5G supports 18W fast charging via a USB Type-C port, with an 18W charger included in the box. The Boltt Ace 5G will have a 6.79-inch HD+ display, while the Evo will come with a 6.78-inch HD+ display. Both phones have a hole-punch cutout for the front cameras on the display.
Samsung will launch five foldable smartphones next year, according to a report citing industry sources. The lineup is said to include the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9, Galaxy Z Fold 9 Ultra, Galaxy Z Flip 9, Galaxy Z TriFold 2, and a new Galaxy Z Fold 9 series wide-folding model. The company reportedly shared the information about the new wide-folding phone with its partners. Samsung’s third book-style foldable or second wide-folding handset will reportedly be equipped with a display better optimised for watching videos. This suggests that the next-generation lineup will include two wide-folding models, one conventional book-style foldable, one clamshell-style foldable, and the new twice-folding phone.
OnePlus said to have worked with BOE to customise the new X4 light-emitting material for the OnePlus 16. This new material is said to offer improved power efficiency compared to the X3 material used in the OnePlus 15. The new display material could double the lifespan compared to the previous generation. The X4 display could outperform Samsung's M-series luminescent material.
The Redmi Note 17 series is all set to be launched in the global markets soon, the company announced on Monday. The handsets from the Xiaomi sub-brand made their China debut in July, while the brand also introduced the Redmi Note 17 in 5G and 4G variants globally. The global lineup is expected to comprise three models — Redmi Note 17, Note 17 Pro, and a new Note 17 Pro Max, with several specifications of the latter also revealed.
Poco and Oppo have raised the prices of their old smartphones in India. The Poco X8 Pro is now listed on the e-commerce website at a starting price of Rs. 39,999 for the base 8GB + 256GB RAM and storage configuration, which is notably higher than its launch price of Rs. 32,999. Meanwhile, the higher-end 12GB + 256GB model is now priced at Rs. 42,999, up from its launch price of Rs. 35,999. On the other hand, the Poco X8 Pro Max is currently available in India at a starting price of Rs. 48,999. The Oppo K13 Turbo Pro is now listed at a higher starting price of Rs. 41,999 for the base 8GB + 256GB RAM and storage model.
Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max will be launched first, while the standard Xiaomi 18 will debut later, according to a tipster. If this is true, then the smartphone could be changing its launch schedule for its next-generation handsets. For reference, the Xiaomi 17 was launched in China last year on the same day as the Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max. This is similar to Apple’s rumoured launch schedule for this, where the tech giant is expected to first launch the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in September, and unveil the standard iPhone 18 early next year.
The iQOO 16 could feature a triple rear camera system with three 50-megapixel sensors, based on a new leak. The reported setup includes a 1/1.3-inch main sensor, a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera and a 50-megapixel periscope unit. Earlier leaks also suggest a 6.85-inch 2K 165Hz display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro processor and 8,500mAh battery. The phone may support 100W charging, wireless charging and IP68 and IP69 protection. Its China launch is expected later this year.
Samsung patent document on the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) website suggests that the company is considering a major design change for the Galaxy S27 series. The upcoming phones could feature a horizontal rear camera module. The module appears to sit almost flush with the rear panel. The Galaxy S27 Ultra is rumoured to come with a 6.9-inch display and a 5,700mAh battery. The Galaxy S27 Pro, on the other hand, is tipped to feature a 6.5-inch display and a 5,200mAh battery.
OnePlus is said to have carried another round of price hikes for several smartphones under its portfolio in India. In recent months, the brand, along with other OEMs, has raised prices of multiple models, owing to a sharp increase in the price of memory components. According to a tipster, OnePlus’ recent price hike affects several smartphones, including the OnePlus Nord 6, Nord CE 6, Nord CE 6 Lite, OnePlus N6, and the recently launched OnePlus N6x.
Vivo Y31T 5G has been listed on the Vivo online store, confirming that the handset will be launched in India soon. The smartphone will be offered in Crimson Red, Golden Mist, and Seashore colour options. On top of this, the Vivo Y31T 5G will be available for purchase in the country in 4GB + 128GB, 6GB + 128GB, and 6GB + 256GB RAM and storage configurations. However, the company has yet to confirm the exact launch date of the phone. The Vivo Y31T 5G will launch in India as the company’s new dual-SIM phone that runs on Vivo’s Android 16-based OriginOS 6. It will sport a 6.75-inch HD+ (720 x 1,608 pixels) LCD touchscreen, with up to 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1,250 nits peak brightness.
Vivo has raised the prices of multiple Y series models in India. The Vivo Y51 Pro 5G is now listed on the company website at a starting price of Rs. 32,999 for the base 8GB + 128GB RAM and storage configuration, while the higher-end 8GB + 256GB model now retails at Rs. 37,999. Both models were earlier available for purchase at Rs. 30,999 and Rs. 33,999, respectively. Similarly, the Vivo Y31 5G is now listed on Vivo India online at Rs. 27,999 and Rs. 31,999 for the 6GB + 128GB and 6GB + 256GB variants. The prices of both models have been hiked from Rs. 25,999 and Rs. 28,999, respectively.
Xiaomi is expected to launch its flagship smartphone lineup, widely known as the Xiaomi 18 series, later this year. According to a tipster, the company could make a significant change to its flagship smartphone strategy. Traditionally, Xiaomi’s numbered lineup has included an Ultra model. However, the Xiaomi 18 Ultra is reported to have been scrapped. Separately, other companies including Oppo and Vivo could skip global launches of their next-generation Ultra flagships, too.
The iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is set to arrive in China with a 50-megapixel Sony main camera and upgraded Live Photo tools. Sample images shared by the company show portrait, daylight and low-light results, while the camera system also brings stabilisation and new processing features. A recent leak has suggested further hardware details, including a 6.83-inch 2K 144Hz display, Dimensity 9500M chipset, 9,100mAh battery, 100W charging and an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera. iQOO has confirmed some display and chipset details.
Vivo Y31T's specifications leaked ahead of official launch. It is said to come with a 6.75-inch LCD panel with HD+ resolution. It is likely to be offered in 4GB + 128GB, 6GB + 128GB, and 6GB + 256GB RAM and storage options. It is said to be available in Crimson Red, Gold Mist, and Seashore Green colours. It could run on a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset and a 7,200mAh battery with support for 44W fast charging.
Poco M8x 5G will be launched in India later this month, the company announced on Monday. The upcoming handset will arrive as another addition to the Poco M8 series, which already comprises the M8 5G and the M8 Power 5G. Ahead of its anticipated debut, the Xiaomi sub-brand has also teased some of its features. The Poco M8x 5G is touted to be the first smartphone in India to be powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 chipset.
Pova 8 Pro 5G full specifications list, colour options, and availability details have been confirmed a day before the phone's launch in India. The new dedicated microsite confirms that the upcoming Pova 8 Pro 5G will be available for purchase in India via Flipkart in Arc White, Graphite Black, and Tundra Green colour options. The tech firm claims that the phone will ship with an IP69K rating for dust and water resistance. On top of this, the Pova 8 Pro 5G is now confirmed to be equipped with a 50-megapixel primary camera on the back, with a Sony LYT-700C sensor and optical image stabilisation, paired with an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera.
European pricing, design and specifications of the Poco F9 Ultra and Poco F9 Pro have leaked online. The Poco F9 Pro is expected to be a rebranded version of the Chinese Redmi K100 Pro, while the Poco F9 Ultra is likely to be based on the Redmi K100 Pro Max. The Poco F9 Pro is tipped to feature a 6,330mAh battery, while the Poco F9 Ultra is said to feature an 8,050mAh battery. They could run on Snapdragon chipsets and include triple rear camera units.
The Poco M8x 5G is confirmed to launch in India soon. It is expected to arrive as the latest addition to the M8-series lineup, which already comprises the Poco M8 and recently launched Poco M8 Power. While the company has teased its design, a launch date has yet to be announced. Ahead of its anticipated debut, a tipster has leaked the purported price and key hardware details of the upcoming handset.
The iQOO 16 has surfaced in multiple leaks in recent weeks. Not long ago, the purported handset was discovered on the 3C certification website, which hinted towards its imminent arrival in China. A tipster now claims that iQOO’s next-generation flagship could feature an upgraded 2K 165Hz display, along with a revamped design of the rear camera module. The iQOO 16 is tipped to be powered by Qualcomm’s upcoming flagship mobile processor.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset has reportedly been spotted on the AnTuTu benchmarking platform with the model number SM8975. The SoC managed to score 48,35,412 points overall, almost reaching the score of 5 million on the platform. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro SoC reportedly scored 3,20,633 points on AnTuTu’s CPU Arithmetic Operations test, while scoring 3,18,984 points on the CPU Commonly Used Algorithms test. It also managed to get 6,39,306 points in terms of multi-core CPU performance.
Google has launched the new Tap to Send functionality. Google has started rolling out the new feature to Pixel 6 and newer smartphones, including the latest Google Pixel 11 lineup. The Tap to Send feature lets users share their contact information, photos, videos, and media files with other Pixel owners using Quick Share. The Mountain View-based tech giant has confirmed that apart from the Pixel devices, the new Tap to Send feature will also be rolled out to other Android phones. The company announced that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip 8 will receive the functionality, while other Android devices will get the update later this year.
iQOO and Redmi have raised the prices of their recently launched smartphones in India by up to Rs. 13,000. The Vivo sub-brand has raised the prices of the iQOO 15, iQOO 15R, and iQOO Neo 10. The flagship iQOO 15 has witnessed the biggest price jump in India compared to its launch price. The iQOO 15R is now listed on the company’s website with a price tag of Rs. 53,999 for the base 8GB + 256GB model. The Redmi Turbo 5 is now listed on the Xiaomi online store at a starting price of Rs. 41,999 for the base 8GB + 256GB option.
Google launched its Pixel 11 series earlier this week. The European Product Registry for Energy Labelling (EPREL) has now published the energy efficiency, durability, and repairability ratings for the Pixel 11 family, which reveal that the Pixel 11 Pro lags behind its siblings in the drop test. .
The Made by Google event was held earlier this week, where the Pixel 11 series was unveiled, alongside other ecosystem products. Google’s latest generation flagship smartphones are powered by the proprietary Tensor G6 chipset, which promises on-device AI capabilities and a more powerful TPU. It was previously believed to arrive as TSMC’s first 2nm processor, but a Google official confirmed that is not the case. It is, instead, fabricated using TSMC’s 3nm node.
Poco M8x 5G will be launched in India soon, the Xiaomi sub-brand has confirmed. A dedicated microsite for the upcoming smartphone is now live on Flipkart, which confirms the handset's availability in the country via the e-commerce platform. The design of the phone has also revealed. The Poco M8x 5G is shown to feature a textured flat rear panel. It will also sport a square-shaped camera module, which could house a dual-rear camera system. The phone appears in a green colourway.
Moto G Max was launched in India on Friday as the latest addition to the company’s G-series lineup. It is the brand’s second ‘Max’ smartphone in the country, following the introduction of the Motorola Edge 70 Max last month. The handset sports a 6.72-inch full-HD+ LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 chipset and runs on Android 16. The handset packs a 7,000mAh battery with 30W wired charging support.
Siri AI is confirmed to be available for public access across iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, and visionOS 27 later this year. Now, the Cupertino-based tech company is gearing up to partner with publishers to use their content to improve Siri AI. The deal could help the AI-powered voice assistant answer questions about current events and information. The iPhone maker has proposed a variable compensation plan with publishers.
Apple has been widely rumoured to finally mark its foray into the foldable smartphone market this year with its first-ever foldable iPhone, which could debut alongside the iPhone 18 lineup. A recent report, however, suggests that the purported handset, dubbed the iPhone Ultra, could have an extremely limited initial rollout. Only one region is potentially expected to receive the foldable iPhone at launch, with supply restrictions and pricing concerns reportedly cited as the possible reasons.
Xiaomi on Wednesday announced its next major software update dubbed HyperOS 4. It is claimed to bring a redesigned user interface, new AI-powered features, and system-level performance improvements. Among the highlights is a glass-inspired design language with realistic refraction effects, similar to Apple’s Liquid Glass for the iPhone. HyperOS 4 will initially be rolling out in beta with Super AI Assistant 2.0 powered by Xiaomi's in-house MiMo large language model.
A new report claims that Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 FE, Galaxy Tab S12+ and Galaxy A07s have surfaced on Google's Play Console Supported Devices list. The listings reportedly include regional versions of all three devices, while the Galaxy Tab S12+ is said to have both Wi-Fi and 5G variants. Certification records in India, South Korea and the US have also reportedly revealed some tablet models. Samsung has not confirmed the devices or announced their launch dates, so their release timelines remain uncertain.
Vivo X500 Pro Max is expected to be in the works. However, the launch does not seem far away, as it has received the 3C certification. It was spotted on the 3C website with model number V2602DA. The listing suggests 90W fast charging support. The listing also suggests 5G connectivity. It is rumoured to run on a MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro SoC.
A leaked image of the Xiaomi Mix Fold 5 suggests the upcoming foldable could adopt a wider inner display with a 4:3 aspect ratio. The handset is expected to run Xiaomi’s new Android 17-based HyperOS 4, which brings a redesigned interface and new AI capabilities. Another tipster has reportedly backed an early September launch window for the foldable, ahead of the Xiaomi 18 series. Xiaomi has not confirmed the Mix Fold 5 or revealed plans for an international launch.
iQOO Neo 11 Ultra will be powered by an octa-core custom MediaTek Dimensity 9500M chipset, the smartphone maker announced on Thursday. iQOO says that it co-developed the new SoC with MediaTek for the new iQOO Neo 11 series smartphone. The iQOO Neo 11 Ultra will also feature the next-generation “Monster Super Core Engine” (translated from Chinese), which has been integrated directly into the MediaTek chip. Further, the company claims that the custom-built MediaTek Dimensity 9500M chipset will deliver enhanced performance, while also offering improved energy efficiency.
