Samsung is planning to manufacture 3.5 million units of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 before the smartphone's anticipated launch in the second half of this year, according to a report. On the other hand, the South Korean tech giant might manufacture 3 million units of the Galaxy Z Flip 8, nearly 5,00,000 units less than the company's book-style foldable. Samsung has reportedly decided to do so as it anticipates the demand for the purported Galaxy Z Fold 8 to be higher.
WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out Smart Text Actions on Android and iOS. The new feature allows users to save contacts, create calendar events, open addresses and more directly from chats. Long-pressing a message with an email address, phone number, address, or meeting time will prompt the app to suggest actions like sending emails, saving contacts, or creating calendar events.
The festive season is in full swing right now. But if you’re looking to upgrade your smartphone, then the market has seen phone prices rapidly climb due to an ongoing shortage of essential memory components. This crunch has made already premium smartphones, particularly high-end flagships from brands like Samsung and Apple, even more expensive to purchase under normal circumstances. Thankfully, the Amazon Great Indian Festival Diwali Edition sale has arrived just in time. It offers a small window for buyers to grab these devices at significantly lower prices than their standard market rates ahead of Diwali.
Privacy Display feature debuted with the Galaxy S26 Ultra. This feature is designed to safeguard users' confidential details by hiding their full screen from others. A new report states that the Galaxy S27 Pro and Galaxy S27 Ultra will feature an upgraded Privacy Display feature. If the information proves accurate, the Galaxy S27 Pro would become the first non-Ultra Galaxy S flagship to feature Samsung's Privacy Display technology.
The Vivo Y32 5G could arrive as a new addition to the company's Y32 series, with a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset replacing the Unisoc processor used in the 4G model. A report details several other expected specifications, including a 6.87-inch 120Hz LCD screen, a 50-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel selfie shooter. The handset is also said to pack an 8,000mAh battery, support 44W charging and offer IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance.
Vivo is reportedly working on Vivo X500 Ultra and Vivo X500s. The Ultra model could feature a triple rear camera setup comprising two 50-megapixel sensors and a 200-megapixel sensor. The flagship is also tipped to feature a 50-megapixel front camera. The company is said to be testing a 68-megapixel selfie camera for its next-generation S-series smartphone. The purported sensor could feature a square design and may eventually debut on the Vivo X500s.
Karbonn Rebel Pro and Rebel have been launched in India, marking the company's return. The smartphone maker is offering a Rs. 1,000 bank discount, bringing the effective prices to Rs. 10,999 and Rs. 11,499, respectively. Both smartphones are set to go on sale in India on November 4 at 12 pm IST via Amazon. The Karbonn Rebel is offered in Blue, Gold, and Silver colour options. On the other hand, the Karbonn Rebel Pro will be available for purchase in Blue, Cherry Red, Gold, and Gray colourways. The handsets ship with Android 16, which is claimed to offer a bloatware-free user experience. Further, the tech firm promises two years of OS upgrades and two years of security updates for the Rebel series phones.
Both the Vivo T6 Lite and iQOO Z12 Lite have appeared on Bluetooth SIG’s website confirming their model names. While the Vivo T6 Lite had appeared on India’s BIS website earlier, the iQOO Z12 Lite’s specifications were revealed in a recent leak.
OnePlus Turbo 6Vs has been launched in China as the fifth addition to the OnePlus Turbo 6 lineup. The handset is currently available for purchase in China via the Oppo online store. It is offered in two colour options, namely Nova White and Orange Heart (translated from Chinese). The OnePlus Turbo 6Vs is a dual-SIM smartphone. It ships with Oppo’s Android 16-based ColorOS 16. The phone sports a 6.78-inch 1.5K (1,272 x 2,772 pixels) AMOLED display, with up to a 144Hz refresh rate, a 300Hz touch sampling rate, 100 percent DCI-P3 colour gamut, 1.07 billion colours, 450 ppi pixel density, and up to 1,800 nits peak brightness. The tech firm claims that the handset ships with IP66 + IP68 + IP69 + IP69K ratings for dust and water resistance.
Redmi M100 Pro has been launched in the Chinese market. It has a 6.67-inch curved 1.5K OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection. Under the hood, it runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Ultra chipset. It has a 5,500mAh battery that supports 45W wired charging. The new phone is launched in four colours.
The Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are set to launch in global markets this month, the company has announced. The two handsets debuted in China in September, powered by Qualcomm’s latest flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series chipsets. While most of the specifications officially remain under wraps, Xiaomi has confirmed the same SoCs for the global models. The company had previously teased the India launch of the Xiaomi 18 Pro, following which it was showcased at the Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026.
The Amazon Great Indian Festival Diwali Edition is now live, following up on the massive success of the primary festive sale. With the festive celebrations approaching, this special edition gives buyers another golden opportunity to snap up the smartphones on their wish lists at significantly lower prices than standard market rates. Whether you are looking for top-tier flagships or reliable mid-range daily drivers, e-commerce discounts combined with festive incentives make this the ideal window to upgrade to a new smartphone.
Motorola announced its Signature 27 flagship smartphone at a recent event but did not reveal too many details. A new hands-on video now reveals some of the missing hardware details along with some additional hardware that wasn’t revealed during the unveiling.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9 will be equipped with an under-display camera on the foldable screen, according to a tipster. Apart from this, the South Korean tech giant is also planning to bring “major” changes to the internals of the book-style foldable. However, the overall thickness and design could see little changes from this year’s passport-style Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8. Earlier, the tipster had shared that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 will be closer to Apple’s iPhone Duo in terms of dimensions. It is worth noting that Apple launched the iPhone Duo in September with an under-display camera, which the tech giant calls a FaceTime camera. While the company has yet to confirm these details, it looks like Samsung is trying to compete directly with the iPhone Duo next year by bringing the two foldables even closer.
Xiaomi is preparing four devices that are currently identified by their internal codenames. These include 'rome', 'fengtian', 'feynman', and 'jilin'. It is said to be gearing up to add XRING-related features to a Snapdragon-powered smartphone. A new AI video segmentation and a new camera gesture emoji option are also said to be in the works.
Oppo has begun accepting pre-orders for the Reno 17 series in China ahead of its expected November launch. A teaser reveals a curved display and slim bezels on one of the upcoming smartphones, while the Oppo Pad Air 6 and Oppo Watch 5 have surfaced on the company's Chinese website. The Reno 17 Pro is tipped to feature a 200-megapixel primary camera, a MediaTek Dimensity 8550 chipset and a 7,000mAh battery. The series could reach India in early January 2027.
Nothing will launch twice the number of smartphones in 2027 as it did in 2026, Nothing India Co-Founder and President, Akis Evangelidis, announced on Friday. For reference, the Carl Pei-led smartphone maker launched three phones this year, namely Nothing Phone (4a), Phone (4a) Pro, and Phone (4b). Hence, the company can be expected to unveil over six handsets next year. However, the exact names of the devices and launch timeline remain under wraps. The company executive revealed the plans as part of the Nothing Co-Creation Program announcement, which will take place soon at the Nothing India headquarters in Delhi. During the event, the tech firm will offer an exclusive preview of the devices that Nothing plans to launch in 2027.
Android 16 has overtaken earlier releases to become the most widely used version of Google's mobile operating system, according to the latest distribution figures. Android 14 and Android 15 follow, while Android 13, Android 12 and Android 11 continue to account for a notable share of devices. More than four in 10 devices still run Android 13 or older software. Android 17, released in June 2026, has reached only 1 percent of devices, while Android 8.1 Oreo retains a 1.5 percent share.
The Vivo X500 series was launched in the global markets earlier this week. In recent days, the company has also confirmed plans to bring the new phones to India, although a launch date remains under wraps. Ahead of the anticipated debut, three models from the flagship lineup have now appeared on a certification site. The certifications suggest that the Vivo X500, X500 Pro, and X500 Pro Max are moving closer to their India launch.
Oppo Reno 17F 5G has appeared on Thailand's NBTC certification database with the model number CPH3013. The listing confirms the smartphone's name and its 5G connectivity. The listing indicates that its launch will happen soon. The Reno 17 series is expected to debut in China in November. It could feature a 6.57-inch OLED display and include12GB of RAM and 512GB of onboard storage.
Karbonn will return to the Indian smartphone market with two handsets, namely Karbonn Rebel Pro and Karbonn Rebel. The Karbonn Rebel handsets will be available for purchase in the country via Amazon. The Karbonn Rebel Pro will be offered in blue, burgundy, gold, and gray colour options. On the other hand, the Karbonn Rebel will go on sale in blue, gold, and silver colourways. In terms of the design, the Karbonn Rebel Pro is shown to sport a flat rear panel, with a vertical rectangular camera module placed in the top-left corner. The phone will also feature a flat mid-frame, with the power button and volume controls placed on the right side. The Karbonn branding will be placed at the bottom of the rear panel. A USB Type-C port will be placed on the bottom of the phone.
Infinix GT 50 Pro is now available for purchase in India. The handset was launched earlier this week as the latest gaming-focused smartphone from the brand. It sports a 6.78-inch AMOLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate. Powering the handset is the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultimate chipset, coupled with 12GB of RAM. It comes with pressure-sensitive shoulder triggers and a HydroFlow Liquid Cooling system. The Infinix GT 50 Pro packs a 6,500mAh battery with support for 45W wired fast charging.
The Vivo S70 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, according to leaked specifications. The SoC features four efficiency cores clocked at up to 2.8GHz, two performance cores clocked at 3GHz, and a prime core, delivering a peak clock speed of up to 3.21GHz. On top of this, the rumoured Vivo S70 is said to sport a 6.59-inch LTPS OLED display, with 1.5K resolution. The smartphone will reportedly be launched in collaboration with the online game Sky: Children of the Night, which suggests that there could either be a special edition or a themed colour option of the Vivo S70. For optics, the Vivo S70 might carry a triple rear camera system. It is said to feature a 50-megapixel primary shooter and an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera on the back.
Oppo Find X10 Ultra will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset, according to a tipster. If this is true, the tech firm could be changing its chipset strategy for the flagship Ultra series handsets. For reference, the Oppo Find X9 Ultra, which was launched earlier this year, is equipped with last year’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC. Apart from this, the two existing Oppo Find X10 series smartphones are powered by the different MediaTek chipsets, which marked another strategic shift for the company. The Oppo Find X10 features the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M SoC, while the Oppo Find X10 Pro Max is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro chip. Meanwhile, last year’s Oppo Find X9 and Oppo Find X9 Pro models are powered by the same MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset.
Apple launched the iPhone Air as its first ultra-slim smartphone last year. The handset debuted a really slim profile, but at the cost of camera performance and battery life. A new leak, however, suggests that the Cupertino-based tech giant could address both of these concerns with its successor. Widely referred to as the iPhone Air 2, the purported handset’s specifications have been leaked by a tipster, and it may be in line for a spring 2027 launch.
Motorola Signature 27 will be launched globally next month, the company announced on Thursday. The flagship handset was first unveiled at the Snapdragon Summit 2026 as the second model in the brand's Signature series, while the brand also showcased it at the Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026. While pricing remains under wraps, several of its features have already been revealed. Separately, the Motorola Signature 27 has surfaced on a benchmarking platform, which reveals details about its chipset as well as key performance figures.
OnePlus Ace 7 and OnePlus Ace 7 Pro have been launched in China, the smartphone maker announced on Thursday. The two new OnePlus Ace series phones are set to go on sale in China on November 3 via the Oppo online store. The OnePlus Ace 7 is offered in Midnight Black, Streamer White, and Quenched (translated from Chinese) colour options. The OnePlus Ace 7 Pro will be available for purchase in Flowing White, Midnight Black, and Windbreaker (translated from Chinese) colourways. Both smartphones are backed by a 9,000mAh battery and support 100W wired fast charging. The Ace 7 features a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5V chipset, while the Ace 7 Pro features a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.
Samsung W27 has been launched in China, the South Korean smartphone maker announced during the ‘Heart of the World’ event on Thursday. The latest premium foldable from the tech giant is scheduled to go on sale in China on November 13 via the Samsung online store. The Samsung W27 is offered in two colour options, namely Jihu Blue and Jixia Hong (translated from Chinese). The foldable is powered by the octa-core Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset from Qualcomm, which is built on a 3nm process. The smartphone is based on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. The Samsung W27 brings a premium two-tone design over the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.
Samsung is expected to unveil its next-generation flagship Galaxy S lineup early next year. The lineup, ubiquitously known as the Galaxy S27 series, is likely to comprise four models, with a new ‘Pro’ variant joining the standard Galaxy S27, Galaxy S27+, and Galaxy S27 Ultra. The vanilla model has now surfaced on a certification site, which reveals charging details. Separately, Samsung has also offered us a glimpse into its mobile business and future plans, including the Galaxy S27 series.
Oppo Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max are now available for purchase in India. The smartphones feature Hasselblad-branded cameras, MediaTek Dimensity chipsets, and 8,000mAh batteries. The standard model starts at Rs. 1,39,999, while the Find X10 Pro Max is priced at Rs. 1,99,999. The Find X10 Pro Max runs on the 2nm MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro platform, while the vanilla model runs on a 3nm MediaTek Dimensity 9600M chipset.
Flipkart Big Bang Diwali Sale 2026 is offering various iPhone models at discounted prices, including iPhone 17, iPhone 15, iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone Air. Flipkart is also offering an instant discount of 10 percent with SBI debit and credit cards and SBI credit card EMI transactions. Moreover, buyers can avail an exchange bonus of up to Rs. 5,000 in addition to the value of their old handset. Apart from smartphones, the e-commerce platform is offering Apple’s iCloud+ subscription at a discounted price of Rs. 749 for 12 months, coming down from its listed price of Rs. 900.
OnePlus has announced its festive sale offers in India across its smartphones, tablets, and audio products. The company is offering discounts, bank offers, no-cost EMI, and bundled accessories on select devices. Among the most notable offers are on the OnePlus 15 series, OnePlus 13s, Nord 6 series, and N series smartphones. Customers can also avail of deals on tablets and wireless audio products. Separately, OnePlus claims that its average price increase in the first half of 2026 was lower than the industry average.
Karbonn, a brand which was immensely popular more than a decade prior, has now announced that it has changed its brand focus to young Indians. The brand will now focus and target Gen Z audiences while keeping a continued focus on democratising technology. With that in mind, it said that we should expect a new line-up of youth-focussed devices soon.
Samsung is reportedly evaluating two additions to its wide foldable smartphone range for 2027. According to tipster Lanzuk, the Galaxy Z Fold 9 Wide Plus could feature a larger display, while the Galaxy Z Fold 9 Wide FE may retain the current dimensions with lower specifications. The company is expected to select one model for launch. The report follows stronger-than-expected market interest in the Galaxy Z Fold 8. Samsung's latest foldables also reportedly recorded higher combined sales in Europe than the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
Wobble Speed 5G, the company's second smartphone, will be launched in India soon. The handset will be unveiled as part of the Rs. 20,000 price segment. The handset is confirmed to go on sale in the country in at least a red shade. The company has also revealed the design of the Wobble Speed 5G. The phone will sport a flat rear panel. It will also feature a circular rear camera module, housing a dual camera unit. The deco will also feature an LED flash. The power button will be placed on the right side of the Wobble Speed 5G. The volume controls also appear on top of the power button. Meanwhile, the left side could be left clean. The Wobble Speed 5G might also sport a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer on the bottom.
Huawei Pura 90 Plus launched in China with a Kirin 9025 chipset and a 50-megapixel primary camera featuring a 1-inch-type sensor and variable aperture. The Huawei Pura 90 Plus runs on HarmonyOS 7 and sports a 6.8-inch LTPO OLED display with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz.
Oppo announced its global rollout for ColorOS earlier this month. Among the numerous devices will also be several OnePlus devices which will transition from OxygenOS to ColorOS. OnePlus has begun seeding updates for select devices ahead of schedule.
The iQOO 16 was launched in China last month and is expected to make its India debut soon. It features Qualcomm’s latest flagship chipset, a high-refresh-rate AMOLED display, and a large battery. While the company has yet to announce a launch date, it did showcase the iQOO 16 at the Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026. A tipster has now shed light on the launch timeline of the iQOO flagship. It is tipped to be introduced in mid-December.
Lava has announced festive prices for select smartphones and feature phones across online platforms and offline retail stores in India. The deals include models from the Virat, Bold and Agni series, with smartphone prices starting at Rs. 7,549 on Amazon and Rs. 9,499 on Flipkart. The Lava Agni 4 is listed at Rs. 28,249, while select feature phones will be available at lower prices on Amazon from October 30 to November 2, 2026. Eligible online purchases may also qualify for bank offers and EMI options.
Ai+ Smartphone will increase prices across select models in its Pulse 2 and Nova 2 series from November 15, 2026. The revised rates will affect multiple RAM and storage configurations, with hikes ranging from Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 3,000. The Ai+ Pulse 2 FE, Nova 2 Neo 5G and Nova 2 Ultra 5G are among the affected devices. Some existing prices include bank offers, while the Ai+ NovaFlip 5G will retain its current price of Rs. 49,999.
iQOO Neo 12 has been launched in China, the smartphone maker announced on Tuesday. The handset was unveiled along with the new iQOO Pad Pro 8.8. The iQOO Neo 12 is set to go on sale in the country soon via the Vivo online store. The handset is offered in three colour options, namely Contest, Shadow Black, and Frost Blade Blue (translated from Chinese). The phone is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, which is Qualcomm’s flagship mobile platform from last year. The iQOO Neo 12 is equipped with a dual rear camera system. It packs a 9,000mAh battery. The phone sports a 2K resolution screen that refreshes at up to 185Hz.
Samsung is said to be working on two new devices for the Galaxy Z Fold 9 series. The two proposed devices would serve different purposes within the company's foldable lineup. The Galaxy Z Fold 9 Plus could focus on a larger form factor and battery. The Galaxy Z Fold 9 FE could arrive as an affordable model.
The Samsung W27 is expected to arrive in China as a premium book-style foldable, with new renders offering a closer look at its design. The leaked images show a dark blue rear panel, gold-coloured frame and hinge, and three rear cameras. Earlier reports have also pointed to a possible red colour option. The handset is tipped to feature an 8-inch inner display, a 6.5-inch cover screen and a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset, alongside a 5,000mAh battery.
OnePlus Ace 7 will run on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series chipset. The OnePlus Ace 7 Pro is confirmed to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. The standard model is teased to feature a 9,000mAh battery with support for 100W SuperVOOC fast charging. It will also include a 200-megapixel primary rear camera.
Sony's LYTIA 720 image sensor has launched for mobile devices. It is a stacked CMOS image sensor with approximately 50 effective megapixels and a pixel size of 1.0 micrometre. It is scheduled to begin shipping in early November 2026. It supports 4K resolution at 60 frames per second with HDR enabled and all-pixel autofocus. It is claimed to offer a dynamic range of 100dB through HDR compositing technology.
Ahead of its official launch in China, OnePlus has teased that its Ace 7 Series will feature a tri-cluster chip setup to enhance the phone’s gaming capabilities. The phones are expected to feature 9,000mAh batteries and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 platform.
Vivo has launched the X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max in select global markets. The smartphones feature AMOLED displays with refresh rates of up to 144Hz, MediaTek Dimensity chipsets and ZEISS-branded cameras. The X500 Pro Max includes a 200-megapixel telephoto camera, while battery capacities reach 7,800mAh. All three models support 90W wired and 40W wireless charging. The series is expected to launch in India by the end of November.
Motorola Signature 27 will be launched in India in November, as a dedicated microsite for the handset is now live on the Motorola India website. The microsite reveals that the Motorola Signature 27 will be powered by Qualcomm’s octa-core Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset, which delivers a peak clock speed of up to 5.01GHz. The handset will also feature a quad rear camera unit, housed inside a redesigned rectangular camera module. It will also ship with the Bang & Olufsen audio system. The phone will be offered in at least black and green colour options.
Xiaomi 18 is tipped to arrive with a compact display. The upcoming smartphone is tipped to feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset. It is rumoured to feature a 7,000mAh battery. The Xiaomi 18 is tipped to come with a dual 200-megapixel rear camera setup. It is also said to retain a relatively compact form factor.
The Infinix Note 70 Pro is the unannounced successor to the Note 60 Pro, which was launched as a mid-range smartphone in India a few months ago. The device’s highlight was its Active Matrix Display embedded into its rear camera module, which lit up to display notifications. The Infinix Note 70 Pro has now appeared on Geekbench, revealing its performance hardware details.
Redmi K100 has been launched in China as the standard model in the company’s K100 series. The smartphone will go on sale in the country on October 31 via the Xiaomi online store. The handset is offered in three colour options, namely Black, Fluorescent Green, and Snow Rock White (translated from Chinese). It is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. The Redmi K100 boasts a 10,000mAh battery and offers support for 100W wired fast charging. It carries a dual rear camera unit, with a 50-megapixel primary shooter.
