Seven Samsung India executives have asked a court to revoke penalties of $81 million (roughly Rs. 692 crore) from a $601 million (roughly Rs. 5,135 crore) tax demand in India. Samsung's India unit faced a $520 million (Rs. 4,443 crore) tax demand, while employees were fined $81 million (Rs. 692 crore) for their alleged part in misclassifying imports.
Google Pixel 10a is said to be in the works. Ahead of the official launch, it has passed Verizon's certification labs. The display and rear camera unit of the Pixel 10a are said to be similar to its predecessor. It is said to come with a 6.3-inch AMOLED display with up to 120Hz refresh rate and a 5,100mAh battery. It could get a dual rear camera unit led by a 48-megapixel primary sensor. The Pixel 10a will succeed the Pixel 9a.
Realme 16 Pro series is confirmed to launch in India soon, the company announced recently. Now, a dedicated microsite for the upcoming smartphone is live on the Realme India website, along with a product listing page, both teasing its key specifications, including the rear camera setup, chipset, and battery life. Additionally, a tipster has shared an image of the box of the phone, while claiming that the Realme 16 Pro+ 5G will carry a periscope telephoto camera. The phone will reportedly pack a 7,000mAh battery, which Realme claims will offer up to 125 hours of music playback on Spotify.
Vivo X300 and Vivo X300 Pro, launched in India on December 2, are now on sale online and offline. The Vivo X300 starts at Rs. 75,999, while the X300 Pro is priced at Rs. 1,09,999. Buyers can avail up to 10 percent instant cashback, 24-month no-cost EMI, exchange bonuses, and a free extended warranty. Additional perks include a Rs. 4,000 bundle discount with the Telephoto Extender Kit and a free Google Gemini Pro Plan for Jio users.
Xiaomi 17 has reportedly been spotted on Thailand’s NBTC certification database, signalling that the smartphone is moving closer to a global launch. The listing confirms the device name and model number 25113PN0EG, which had also appeared on Singapore’s IMDA site. The phone has surfaced on Geekbench with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, 12GB RAM, and Android 16-based HyperOS 3. Xiaomi has teased an India launch, with reports pointing to an early 2026 global rollout.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has reportedly received Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification. The listing suggests that the smartphone's global launch is imminent. The Galaxy S26 Ultra was reportedly certified with model numbers SM-S948B/DS, SM-S948B, SM-S948U, and SM-S948U1. As per the listing, the handset will run on a chipset codenamed SM8850, which is a reference to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
Realme has confirmed that the Realme 16 Pro series will launch in India soon, with the lineup expected to include the Realme 16 Pro and Realme 16 Pro+ models. Both phones have appeared on certification sites, revealing a slim design and upgraded hardware. The Realme 16 Pro series handsets are tipped to feature a 1.5K OLED display, 144Hz refresh rate, 200-megapixel camera, and a 7,000mAh battery with 80W charging, and are expected to arrive in multiple colour options.
Poco could launch the Poco X8 Pro in the Indian market soon. While details of the upcoming handset have yet to be officially announced, it has obtained certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website, hinting at an imminent arrival. It could run on MediaTek's Dimensity 8500 chipset. It is tipped to feature a 6.5-inch display and offer 100W fast charging. The Poco X8 Pro is likely to debut as a global variant of the Redmi Turbo 5.
Worldwide foldable smartphone shipments are set to grow 10 percent year-on-year to 20.6 million units in 2025, according to IDC, and are expected to outperform the overall smartphone market through the forecast period. By 2029, foldables are projected to account for over 10 percent of global smartphone market value. Growth is expected to surge in 2026, driven by launches from Apple, Samsung, and Huawei. Apple alone could capture over 22 percent unit share, boosting the segment’s premium value.
Vivo V70 is said to be in development as the successor to the Vivo V60, which launched in August. Ahead of its anticipated debut, the purported handset has been allegedly spotted on a certification website, which confirms that it will also be introduced in India, and perhaps soon. The purported Vivo V70 appears alongside another handset, which, if a tipster’s claims are to be believed, could be the T5x 5G.
Samsung is reportedly planning to launch several Galaxy A-series models early next year. According to a tipster’s claims, the South Korean tech conglomerate’s launch spree will begin with the Galaxy A07 5G, and it could see the light of day either this month or next year. The brand is also believed to introduce the Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57 earlier than their usual launch timelines, and both models may still ship with Samsung’s proprietary Exynos processors.
Nothing Phone 3a Community Edition was launched in India on Tuesday. It arrives as a special edition variant of the Nothing Phone 3a, which was introduced in March this year. The handset is said to be a collaborative effort as part of the Community Edition Project, incorporating design aesthetics and UI elements chosen from submissions by more than 700 members of the Nothing Community.
Google has announced extended support programs for select Pixel 9 series phones after identifying hardware issues. The programs cover the Pixel 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, and 9 Pro Fold, and began on December 8, 2025. The Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL are eligible for free display replacements for up to three years, while the Pixel 9 Pro Fold may qualify for a full free replacement. All approved repairs and replacements will include a 90-day service warranty.
Qualcomm has acquired Augentix, a maker of low-power ISPs and multimedia chipsets, to strengthen its Insight Platform and expand its edge AI camera offerings. The company says the deal will help deliver secure, scalable camera solutions for markets such as India, where demand is rising amid rapid digital infrastructure growth. Augentix’s technology will support a wider range of smart-camera designs and become a core part of Qualcomm’s platform.
Renders of the Moto G Stylus (2026) and Tag 2 have leaked online. The images suggest two colour options for the Moto G Stylus (2026). It is likely to come with a triple rear camera unit, a 6.7-inch display and a 5,000mAh battery. The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra will reportedly come with support for a stylus. The Moto Tag 2 could support Google’s Find My Device feature. It is likely to go official alongside the Moto G Stylus (2026).
Samsung has opened preorders for the Galaxy Z TriFold in China, following its recent launch in South Korea. Prices start at CNY 19,999 (roughly Rs. 2,54,500) for the 16GB + 512GB variant. The tri-fold phone features a 10-inch inner AMOLED display, a 6.5-inch cover screen, Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset, and Android 16-based One UI 8. It packs a 200-megapixel camera and a 5,600mAh battery with fast charging.
Honor Robot Phone's global unveiling is scheduled to take place during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 in March. Ahead of it, a Chinese tipster suggested that the handset will enter mass production in the first half of next year. This suggests that the concept device is now a step closer to the commercial launch. The commercial launch may take place after the MWC unveiling.
Tech behemoths Apple and Google are said to have joined hands to develop a functionality that could make the process of switching between Android and iPhone easier. According to a report, the in-development feature was sighted in the latest Android Canary build, released today (December 9). While it isn’t available to the public yet, it is believed that Apple will implement the iPhone-Android transfer functionality in an upcoming iOS 26 Beta update.
Realme will launch the Narzo 90 series in India on December 16, introducing the Narzo 90 and Narzo 90x. The phones will be sold via Amazon and the Realme India website and are positioned as value-for-money options. The Narzo 90 is aimed at students and professionals, while the Narzo 90x targets college users. The Narzo 90 5G is expected to come with up to 12GB RAM, a 120Hz OLED display, a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset, a 50-megapixel camera, and 80W fast charging.
Lava Play Max has been launched in India. The new phone comes in two colours with a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W charging. It runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset and has a 6.72-inch display. The new phone has Vapour Chamber cooling. The handset is advertised to support titles like COD Mobile, BGMI and Free Fire without any heating issues.
Redmi Note 15 5G 108 Master Pixel Edition is confirmed to launch in India on January 6, 2026. Apart from the launch date, the design of the smartphone has also been teased by the company. It is shown to sport a curved display, while sporting a metal frame. It could feature a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with up to 120Hz refresh rate. The phone is said to be powered by a Snapdragon SoC and run on HyperOS. It might carry a 108-megapixel primary rear camera.
Apple topped the global best-selling smartphones list in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, according to a report by a market research firm. The Cupertino-based tech giant took the top four spots, headlined by multiple models from its iPhone 16 series. Samsung also had five models among the top 10 best-selling smartphones, but none from its flagship Galaxy S or Galaxy Z-series lineups. The report reveals that the top 10 models contributed to a 20 percent share of the total smartphone market.
Honor has announced the Magic 8 Lite in the UK, with a launch planned for early 2026 alongside the Magic 8 Pro. The phone features a 6.79-inch 1.5K OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 6,000 nits peak brightness. It is powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chipset with 8GB RAM and up to 512GB storage. The device packs a 108-megapixel main camera, a 7,500mAh battery with 66W fast charging, and IP69K-rated dust and water resistance.
Poco C85 5G has launched in India and the new smartphone ships with Android 15-based HyperOS 2.2. It carries a dual rear camera unit, headlined by a 50-megapixel primary shooter. On the front, it gets an 8-megapixel selfie camera. The handset packs a 6,000mAh battery with 33W wired fast charging support. It also ships with support for 10W wired reverse charging. The new Poco C85 5G is powered by an octa core 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chip, paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM.
Xiaomi could begin accepting pre-orders for the Xiaomi 17 Ultra on December 15. This could end on December 25. This timeline suggests that the official launch could take place on December 26. The new model will reportedly be priced similarly to the Xiaomi 15 Ultra in China. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra had a starting price of CNY 6,499 for the 12GB + 256GB variant.
Poco C85 5G is launching later today at noon. The smartphone will go on sale in the country via Flipkart in Mystic Purple, Spring Green, and Power Black colour options. The phone will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, coupled with 8GB of RAM. It will be backed by a 6,000mAh battery, which is claimed to offer over 106 hours of music playback. The upcoming phone will feature 33W wired fast charging and 10W wired reverse charging support, too. It will sport a 6.9-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
Samsung's One UI 8.5 beta is currently available to the Galaxy S25 series. The update is currently available in select countries like Korea, the US, the UK, Germany, India, and Poland. It brings a new customisable Quick Panel and improved Galaxy AI tools. The update is said to include the December 2025 Android security patch. The update is around 4GB.
Xiaomi 17 series, which included the vanilla Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, was launched in China on September 25. Now, the smartphone maker appears to be preparing for the global launch of at least the standard model, as a tipster has spotted the smartphone on the Geekbench benchmarking platform with the model number 25113PN0EG. The handset appeared on Geekbench with the same Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC as its Chinese counterpart. Moreover, it could ship in the global markets with Android 16.
Jolla has opened pre-orders for the Jolla Phone, a privacy-focused Linux smartphone, with a refundable EUR 99 (roughly Rs. 10,400) down payment and a full price of EUR 499 (roughly Rs. 52,400). Sales are planned for the EU, UK, Norway, and Switzerland, with delivery expected by mid-2026. The phone features a 6.36-inch AMOLED display, an unspecified MediaTek 5G chipset, 12GB RAM, 256GB storage, Sailfish OS 5, a 50-megapixel dual rear camera setup, and a user-replaceable 5,500mAh battery.
Oppo Find X9 Velvet Red colour variant is now available in India exclusively in the 12GB + 256GB configuration at Rs. 74,999. With bank and exchange offers, the effective price drops to Rs. 67,499. The new shade joins the Titanium Grey and Space Black options. The phone features a 6.59-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, Dimensity 9500 chipset, a 7,025mAh battery with fast charging, and a 50-megapixel Hasselblad-backed camera setup.
British smartphone brand Nothing announced the rollout of its latest Android 16-based firmware — dubbed Nothing OS 4.0 — in November, and some of its models have recently begun receiving the update in recent weeks. The company, however, is reported to have encountered an issue and has now reportedly paused its rollout to implement an “urgent fix”. Users who have already received the Nothing OS 4.0 update are expected to receive a patched version once it is rolled out.
Infinix Note 60 series could launch soon. Ahead of any official announcement from the Transsion Holding subsidiary, the Infinix Note 60, Note 60 Edge, and Note 60 Pro surfaced on Indonesia's SDPPI certification site, pretty much confirming their arrival. Meanwhile, the Infinix Note 60 Pro has surfaced on the Geekbench website with model number X6878.
Motorola Edge 70 will be launched by the smartphone maker in India in the third week of December. The handset will be sold in the country in three colourways via Flipkart, the Motorola India online store, and other offline retail stores. Apart from this, the tech firm has also revealed that the Motorola Edge 70 will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, housed inside a 5.99mm thick body. It is teased to feature a metal frame, too. The handset will be equipped with a 50-megapixel triple rear camera setup, paired with an LED flash.
Chinese smartphone makers are said to be aiming to capitalise on Apple’s continued delay in rolling out artificial intelligence (AI) features by luring iPhone users to switch to their devices. According to a report, China-based original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) such as Honor, Huawei, Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi have begun promoting apps that help users switch from iOS to their devices, or use an iPhone alongside Chinese smartphones.
Vivo S50 series launch date has been announced by the company. The upcoming Vivo S50 Pro Mini is confirmed to launch in Confession, Inspiration Purple and Space Gray (translated from Chinese) colour options. The standard Vivo S50 will be available in Confession, Inspiration Purple, Serene Blue, and Space Gray finishes. The Vivo S50 Pro Mini will run on a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset and feature a 6.31-inch flat display.
Apple launched the iPhone 16 in India at Rs. 79,900 in September 2024. It is now available at an effective price of Rs. 65,900 for the 128GB variant through Imagine, after a Rs. 4,000 cashback on SBI, ICICI Bank, and IDFC First Bank cards. The phone is also available on a no-cost EMI of about Rs. 10,983 per month. The 256GB and 512GB models are priced at Rs. 79,900 and Rs. 99,900, respectively, via the same reseller.
The Realme Narzo 80 Series 5G was launched in India in April this year, and its successor could be on the cards. According to a teaser shared by an e-commerce platform, the Realme Narzo 90 Series 5G will be launched in India soon. The teaser image reveals that two models are in line for debut, and both may sport different designs. While details remain under wraps, reports suggest the upcoming models could be the Realme Narzo 90 Pro 5G and Realme Narzo 90x 5G.
The Government reportedly received a proposal from the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) in June, which stated that user locations should only be provided if always-on smartphone location tracking is mandated. However, as per the report, Apple, Google, and Samsung have objected to the proposal citing privacy concerns. Currently, neither MeitY or the Home Ministry has reportedly reached a decision.
Poco C85 5G, which is set to arrive in India in the second week of December, will sport a 6.9-inch HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh and up to 810 nits of peak brightness in High Brightness Mode (HBM), the company confirmed on Friday. Moreover, it will also ship with a 200 percent Super Volume Mode. The upcoming Poco C series smartphone will go on sale in the country via Flipkart in Mystic Blue, Spring Green, and Power Black colourways.
Xiaomi 15S Pro was launched earlier this year with Xiaomi's in-house 3nm 10-core XRING 01 chipset. The phone came as the first phone to ship with this chipset. Now, Xiaomi 17S Pro is said to be in the works as a successor. The upcoming smartphone may use a second-gen XRing chipset. It is likely to come as an addition to the Xiaomi 17 series.
Motorola Edge 70 will be launched in India soon, a microsite for the phone on Flipkart reveals. This comes nearly a month after the smartphone's global debut. It is teased to be available in the country in three colourways and a triple rear cameras. The handset is confirmed to be 5.99mm thick. The global version sports a 6.67-inch display with up to a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 7 series chipset and backed by a 4,800mAh battery.
Vivo S50 series will launch in China later this month, including the S50 and S50 Pro Mini. The company has confirmed that the S50 will come in Confession White, Inspiration Purple, Serene Blue and Space Black shades. Key specifications tipped online include a 6.59-inch 1.5K OLED 120Hz display, Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC, up to 16GB RAM, 512GB storage, a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto lens and a 6,500mAh battery with 90W charging.
Realme 16 Pro+ 5G is expected to be on the way to market. Most recently, colour options and RAM and storage specifications of the phone have leaked online. It is tipped to come in four RAM and storage options. Realme could release the phone in Camellia Pink, Master Gold, and Master Grey colour options.
Samsung is reportedly developing a first-party Qi2 wireless charger offering 25W charging for the upcoming Galaxy S26 series, according to a new report. This suggests that all Galaxy S26 series phones may have built-in magnets. The charging dock may have a round, dark grey design with support for Galaxy S, Galaxy Z and Buds devices. The Galaxy S26 Ultra may reach full 25W speeds, while the S26 and S26+ could be limited to around 20W.
Samsung has joined hands with fast delivery platform Instamart to enable instant delivery of its Galaxy range of products. This service will be available across key Indian cities. This allows customers to order select Galaxy smartphones, tablets, wearables, and accessories via Instamart and receive them at their doorstep within minutes. Instamart already offer quick delivery of Asus laptops and Apple, Samsung, OnePlus, and Redmi smartphones in select locations.
HMD 101 and HMD 100 have been launched in India. The feature phones will go on sale in the country later today via the HMD India online store, various e-commerce platforms, and other offline retail stores. Both HMD phones will be offered in a single RAM and storage configuration and three colour options. In terms of specifications, the HMD 101 packs a 1,000mAh battery, offering up to seven hours of talk time, while the HMD 100 is equipped with an 800mAh battery, with a claimed talk time of up to six hours. The two are powered by Unisoc 6533G chipsets.
Nothing Phone 3a Lite was launched in India by the UK-based smartphone maker on November 27, following its global debut. Today, the smartphone goes on sale in the country, after the tech firm organised an India-exclusive drop event in New Delhi on November 29. The handset will be available in the country via an e-commerce platform and multiple offline retailers in three colourways and two RAM and storage configurations. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery and is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro chipset.
Realme has begun teasing two new Narzo smartphones through comic-style visuals on Amazon India, showing two distinct camera designs that point to a dual launch. The teasers highlight themes of speed and charging, hinting at larger batteries and fast charging. Both models will be Amazon Specials, with more details expected on December 7 as part of a chapter-wise reveal. The phones may belong to the Narzo 90 series. The teasers follow recent launches of the Realme P4x 5G and Realme Watch 5 in India.
Samsung recently teased Exynos 2600, its upcoming processor developed by Samsung Foundry for flagship mobile devices. In recent weeks, the rumour mill has suggested that the South Korean tech giant’s upcoming flagship Galaxy S26 series could be powered by this chipset. However, a recent report claims that while the Galaxy S26 models will indeed get the Exynos 2600 SoC, it will be limited to models sold in Samsung’s home turf.
Apple’s FaceTime and Snapchat, the disappearing videos and photos platform, will not allow users to make voice and video calls in Russia, according to a report. The services of the two platforms have reportedly been blocked by the country's Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media, Roskomnadzor. In a statement to the Russian government-owned news platform in 2022, the watchdog stated that Snapchat is being used for organising and conducting terrorist activities in the country.
Motorola has introduced a special edition of the Edge 70 in Cloud Dancer, Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2026. The variant features Pantone 11-4201, a soft white shade, and adds Swarovski crystals on the back panel as part of Motorola’s Brilliant Collection. It will be released in select global markets, with pricing and availability yet to be confirmed. The standard Edge 70 launched in November 2025 in three Pantone colours and is priced at GBP 700 in the UK and EUR 799 in Europe.
