Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold has been launched in India. The smartphone is the Mountain View-based tech giant's latest book-style foldable phone. The book-style foldable is available for pre-order in India via Amazon and the Google India online store. The smartphone is offered in a single Olive colourway. The Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold ships with the latest Android 17 out of the box. The tech giant promises seven years of OS upgrades and seven years of security and Pixel Drop updates. The Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold is equipped with an 8-inch (2,076 x 2,152 pixels) OLED Super Actua Flex display on the inside, offering up to a 120Hz refresh rate, 372 ppi pixel density, 16 million colours, up to 3,600 nits peak brightness, and HDR support.
Pixel 11 series has been officially launched in India. The company has introduced the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro XL smartphones in the country.
Honor Robot Phone launched in China with a triple rear camera system headlined by a 200-megapixel main camera. It has a gimbal camera attached to its back. The flagship phone has a 6.31-inch OLED display and runs on a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. It comes with 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB of internal storage. The Honor Robot Phone packs a 7,060mAh battery and supports up to 120W wired charging.
Different smartphones across different price segments are listed in Amazon's Great Freedom Sale. The special discount brings no-cost EMI options and exchange discounts across popular models. Smartphones including Realme Narzo 100x 5G, Moto G37 5G, and iQOO Z11 Lite are currently listed at discounted prices. Amazon Pay ICICI credit card users can get cashback and welcome points.
The Vivo X500 has reportedly cleared China’s 3C certification with 90W charging and N79 5G connectivity, while the iQOO 16 has received approval with 100W charging. The X500 could also support multiple AI platforms and a Beidou satellite communication variant. Earlier leaks have pointed to three main X500 models with different displays, chipsets and camera systems. The range may also include an X500e. The X500 series is tipped to launch in September, followed by the iQOO 16.
Vivo X300 FE has been launched in a new 8GB + 256GB RAM and storage configuration in India, the tech firm announced on Wednesday. The new variant replaces the 12GB + 256GB option as the new base model in the country. The latest storage option is currently on sale in India via Amazon, Flipkart, and the Vivo India online store. This comes a day after the tech firm raised the prices of the existing storage variants in India by Rs. 10,000, as the prices of memory and storage components continue to increase.
More than 50 Motorola smartphones are listed for the Android 17 update, covering the company’s Razr, Edge, Moto G and Signature ranges. The eligibility list includes several models released between 2024 and 2026. The Motorola Edge 2025 has already started receiving the stable update, while other devices will get it in stages. Android 17 is expected to bring changes to multitasking, window management and large-screen support. Users can check for the update through the System Updates section in their phone’s Settings.
The Amazon Great Freedom Sale has entered its final day in India. This means shoppers only have limited time to purchase all the products on their wishlist before the sale event ends tonight. If you’ve been thinking of upgrading your smartphone but have yet to do so, it can be a great avenue for purchasing one before memory prices cause further price hikes across the smartphone industry. There are still several great last-minute deals on popular smartphones from Samsung, iQOO, OnePlus and other brands.
Google’s Pixel 11 series could be more expensive in India than its predecessors. The standard Pixel 11 will reportedly be priced at Rs. 89,999 for the base variant, up from Rs. 79,999 for the Pixel 10. The Pixel 11 Pro could start at Rs. 1,19,999, compared with Rs. 1,09,999 for the Pixel 10 Pro. Google is offering customers a special discount on the upcoming Pixel devices in the US and India. The company is providing Rs. 2,000 off on eligible Pixel Buds or Pixel Watch when they are purchased together with a new Pixel 11 series phone.
iQOO Neo 11 Ultra will be equipped with a 2K resolution display, the company has confirmed. The tech firm claims that the phone will be the world’s first to boast a panel with the F2 luminescent material. The screen is claimed to deliver up to 2,000 nits peak brightness “across the entire screen” (translated from Chinese). The iQOO Neo 11 Ultra will deliver a 98 percent first frame brightness ratio, which is claimed to improve the screen’s visibility outdoors. The display of the iQOO Neo 11 Ultra will offer eye protection with less than 5 percent harmful blue light percentage. It will also feature a new “circular polarised light 2.0”, which is claimed to emit more “natural light for better eye protection”. Further, the display will offer a minimum brightness of 1 nit.
The Redmi Note 17 5G is now available for purchase in India. It was launched last week as the first model in the Xiaomi sub-brand’s latest Note-series lineup. The handset sports a 6.9-inch AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is among the first smartphones to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 chip, coupled with up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM. For optics, it gets a 50-megapixel rear camera. The Redmi Note 17 packs an 8,000mAh battery with 45W wired charging.
Realme 16x 5G has been launched in India with a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset paired with up to 256GB of storage. It has an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance. It has a 6.8-inch HD+ (720x1,570 pixels) LCD panel with up to a 144Hz refresh rate. The handset includes a 5,300 sq mm AirFlow vapour chamber cooling system.
Zack Nelson, host of the popular YouTube channel JerryRigEverything, put the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 through a series of durability tests. Despite the fragile-feeling inner screen, the new foldable proves to be a surprisingly durable handset. In the heat test, both displays get permanent damage after exposure to a lighter. The inner display burned after roughly seven seconds and the outer display after about ten seconds.
The iPhone 18 series is expected to be launched later this year alongside the company's first foldable iPhone. While Apple has yet to confirm any details about the upcoming models in its next-generation flagship lineup, the rumour mill has pointed towards a staggered launch strategy. The Cupertino-based tech giant, however, seems to have provided a hint about its plans in the latest iOS 27 beta code, which reportedly references six unreleased iPhone models.
Google is all set to host its annual Made by Google event today. At its annual hardware showcase, the Mountain View-based tech giant is expected to unveil its next-generation flagship smartphones, ubiquitously known as the Pixel 11 series. Like previous years, this the 2026 flagship lineup will also likely comprise four models. Apart from this, reports also indicate that the Pixel Watch 5 could also see the light of day. Google is also expected to mark its foray into the location tracker market with its first Bluetooth tracker, which could debut as the Pixel Tag.
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has been spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking platform with the model number 2609FRA74G, according to a report. According to the listing, the handset will be equipped with an octa-core chipset with the model number QTI SM6850, which is said to be the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 SoC. The Snapdragon chipset of the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max could feature four efficiency cores clocked at 2.02GHz, along with four performance cores, delivering a peak clock speed of 2.61GHz. The Geekbench listing also suggests that the handset will feature 7.22GB of RAM, which could be marketed by the Xiaomi sub-brand as 8GB of RAM.
Apple will raise the prices of all iPhone models by the September 8, with the launch of the new iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Ultra, according to a tipster. The company will likely also raise the prices of its older models that are on sale, including the iPhone 17, iPhone Air, and iPhone 17e, while discontinuing the current flagship iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, along with the 2024-launched iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus. Further, the tipster claims that all new and old iPhone models will see a price hike of $100 (roughly Rs. 10,000).
Amazon Great Freedom Sale 2026 is set to end tomorrow, and this is the last chance to avail discounts on popular smartphones. Premium smartphones from top brands are available at reduced prices during the sale. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is currently listed at Rs. 89,999, down from Rs. 94,999. The Vivo X300 FE 5G is now listed for Rs. 89,999, instead of the actual price tag of Rs. 1,19,999.
Amazon's ongoing sale has brought down the prices of several premium smartphones, including the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy S26 5G, iQOO 15, Vivo V70 Elite 5G, Xiaomi 17T and OnePlus 13s. The OnePlus 13s has the lowest effective price in this selection at Rs. 56,999, while the Galaxy S25 Ultra sits at Rs. 89,999. Additional savings are available through bank offers, coupons and no-cost EMI on select listings, giving shoppers more ways to reduce their final purchase cost.
Redmi K100 Pro and Redmi K100 Pro Max have been launched in China as the company's new flagship smartphones. The new smartphones are now on sale in China via the Xiaomi online store. The Redmi K100 Pro is offered in Black, Cabernet Sauvignon, Fireflies Chasing the Light, and White (translated from Chinese) colour options, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max is available in Black, Cabernet Sauvignon Red, Chasing the Wind Blue, and Flowing Gold and White (translated from Chinese) colourways. The Redmi K100 Pro features a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V chipset and an 8,580mAh battery.
The Vivo X500 series could feature distinct designs across its standard and Pro models. The regular X500 is tipped to use a 6.59-inch flat display and an upper-left circular camera module, while the Pro variants may feature centred camera units and 6.37-inch or 6.85-inch screens. Earlier leaks have also pointed to multiple cameras across the range, including 200-megapixel telephoto hardware on the X500 Pro Max. The series is expected to debut in September, although Vivo has not confirmed its launch plans.
iQOO Z11 is teased to come with a 6.8-inch curved AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. It will be priced under Rs. 40,000 in India. It is teased to feature a 7,050mAh battery. The handset is scheduled to launch in India on August 20 and will be offered in Aurora Green and Celestial Blue colour options. It will run on the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo chipset.
iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has been listed on the China Telecom website with the model number V2573A. According to the listing, the upcoming smartphone will be equipped with an unreleased octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 9500M chipset with the model number MT6993M. The handset is listed with a 6.83-inch display. It could be offered in 8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB, 16GB + 256GB, and 16GB + 512GB RAM and storage configurations. On top of this, the China Telecom listing suggests that the iQOO Neo 11 Ultra will be equipped with a dual rear camera system, led by a 50-megapixel primary shooter, coupled with an 8-megapixel secondary camera.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is expected to arrive with a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, Exynos 2500 chipset and 8GB of RAM. The phone could offer 128GB and 256GB storage options and run Android 17-based One UI 9. Other reported specifications include a 50-megapixel main camera, 4,900mAh battery and 45W charging. Samsung may launch the handset in Graphite, Pistachio and Blueberry finishes in early September, with a reported European price of EUR 799 (roughly Rs. 88,000).
Apple is planning a major design overhaul for its rumoured 20th anniversary iPhone Pro models, according to a Bloomberg report citing people with knowledge of the matter. The Cupertino-based tech giant might bring a new “glass-centric” design with its 20th anniversary iPhone. The report contradicts earlier predictions that suggested that the tech giant had cancelled its plans to launch a glass iPhone model. The new glass-centric design will reportedly be found on iPhone Pro and iPhone Pro Max models next year, internally codenamed V73 and V74.
Vivo X300 FE price in India has been increased significantly. The company has updated its online store in the country to reflect the new prices for both storage options. The handset is on sale in India in 12GB + 256GB and 12GB + 512GB RAM and storage configurations. It is offered in Lilac Purple, Noir Black, and Urban Olive colour options. The new hike comes as the prices of memory and storage components, such as DRAM and NAND sticks, continue to rise as OEMs have shifted their supply to cater to the needs of AI data centres. Apart from Vivo, OnePlus, Oppo, Realme, and iQOO have also increased the prices of their phones in the past.
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G has surfaced on Geekbench with a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset, 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The benchmarked phone scored 745 points in single-core testing and 2,073 points in multi-core testing. Its listing also shows Android 17 with One UI 9, potentially making it an early non-flagship Samsung phone with the software. Earlier CAD renders have suggested a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display, a 90Hz refresh rate and a design similar to the Galaxy A17.
The Xiaomi 18 series is rumoured to debut in September as the company’s next-generation flagship numbered series. In recent months, the rumour mill has already revealed details about the purported handsets, including their form factor, display and battery capacity. A fresh leak has now shed light on the possible colour options of the standard Xiaomi 18. As per a tipster, the purported Xiaomi handset could be offered in five colourways.
The Made by Google event is just days away, where the Pixel 11 series is expected to be unveiled. Google’s next-generation flagship lineup is expected to comprise four models — Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold, with all of the variants being powered by the Tensor G6 chipset. Ahead of the launch, a Pixel handset has surfaced on a benchmarking site, revealing CPU details along with the performance numbers.
The Redmi Note 17 was launched in India earlier this month, and the company is believed to have a busy few months ahead. A tipster claims that the Redmi 17 series could launch as soon as next month. Meanwhile, the Redmi Note 17 could get a second model in the form of the Redmi Note 17 Pro. The bigger launch, however, could be the Xiaomi 18 Pro series, which is tipped to arrive by December.
The Google Pixel 11 series is all set to be unveiled at the Made by Google event on August 12. Ahead of their anticipated debut, alleged hands-on images of the Pixel 11 Pro XL have now surfaced online. It appears to have the familiar Pixel design, while introducing the new notification light. Meanwhile, a retail box also reveals another colour option of the purported handset. Google has also teased both shades of the Pixel 11 Pro XL in a recent social media post.
Amazon Great Freedom Sale 2026 is currently live in India. Many 5G phones priced under Rs. 70,000, including the Pixel 10, Xiaomi 17T and Oppo Reno 15, are discounted in the ongoing sale. HDFC Bank users will get an instant discount of up to 10 percent on purchases made using credit and EMI transactions. Buyers can also avail of Amazon Pay-based offers and exchange discounts.
Lava Smart 4 has been launched in India on Monday. It is offered in two colour options and has a 5,000mAh battery. The new Lava Smart 4 features a 6.56-inch display and has 4G connectivity. It has an 8-megapixel rear camera. It runs on an octa-core Unisoc processor. The new phone is available in a single RAM and storage option in the country.
Redmi 17 5G and Redmi 17 4G have been launched in select global markets. While the Redmi 17 4G is offered in Black, Deep Blue, Lotus Purple, and Oak Green colour options, the Redmi 17 5G is available for purchase in Black, Deep Blue, and Vivid Orange shades. Both phones sport the same 6.9-inch HD+ (720 x 1,600 pixels) display, offering up to 120Hz refresh rate, up to 240Hz touch sampling rate, 16.7 million colours, 83 percent NTSC coverage, up to 825 nits peak brightness, and Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection. Qualcomm’s 4nm octa-core Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 chipset powers the Redmi 17 5G.
Boltt has revealed the camera and AI features of its upcoming Ace 5G and Evo smartphones ahead of their August 25 India launch. The Ace 5G will feature a 64-megapixel rear camera with an f/1.8 aperture, while the Evo will use a 50-megapixel main camera. Both phones will have 8-megapixel selfie cameras with Real Tone support. Their AI features include Face Unblur, Night Mode, AI Portraits, Circle to Search and Google Lens, with Gemini powering several on-screen tools.
A retailer listing has surfaced for the Redmi Note 17 4G. The listing shows several key details about the upcoming 4G smartphone. It is shown with a 6.83-inch AMOLED 1.5K display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It has an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 processor, a 7,700mAh battery and support for 45W wired fast charging. It has a 50-megapixel rear camera unit.
OnePlus 16 is scheduled to launch later this year as the successor to the OnePlus 15. Although the launch has been confirmed, the company has yet to share any details about the upcoming flagship. Fresh certification details, however, reveal support for several cellular bands. The certification, filed by Oppo in China, confirm support for GSM, WCDMA, 5G, and WLAN. The OnePlus 16, notably, was previously confirmed to introduce three “exclusive gaming technologies”.
Motorola Edge 70 Neo has surfaced in leaked renders showing a flat display, centred selfie camera and a square rear camera module. The handset is shown in four finishes, including dark green, light blue, olive green and pale pink. One rear camera carries 200-megapixel branding, while three sensors are visible overall. The smartphone had earlier appeared in Motorola's Android 17 beta testing programme in India. It has also been linked to the Motorola Edge 2026, although the specifications may differ.
iQOO Z11S and iQOO Neo 11 Ultra will go on sale in China on August 18 at 7:00 pm local time (4:30 pm IST), the Vivo sub-brand announced on Monday. The upcoming iQOO Neo 11 Ultra will be offered in “Light White, Shadow Black, and Wind Chaser” (translated from Chinese) colour options. On the other hand, the iQOO Z11S will be available in black, green, and white colourways. The iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is confirmed to be equipped with a 9,100mAh battery. It will also boast a 2K resolution flat display on the front. On the other hand, the Vivo sub-brand has announced that the iQOO Z11S will be its first smartphone to be backed by a 10,000mAh battery.
iQOO 16T is currently being tested with a cooling solution that combines liquid and air cooling. The upcoming handset is said to retain a 200-megapixel primary camera but lack a dedicated periscope telephoto lens. A previous leak suggested that the iQOO 16T is undergoing testing with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 (SM8950) chipset. It could include an inbuilt cooling fan.
Apple’s first foldable iPhone could arrive with silver and dark blue finishes, based on leaked third-party camera protectors shared by a tipster. The images also appear to reveal a dual-camera rear setup. Previous reports suggest Apple is working on a crease-resistant inner display using a liquid metal or 3D-printed hinge. The device could measure 4.5mm when folded and feature a titanium and aluminium frame. Pricing is expected to start above $2,000 (roughly Rs. 1,90,500), while analysts predict strong demand for Apple’s entry into foldables.
The Moto G Max is expected to launch soon as the company’s latest edition to the G-series lineup. The launch date of the upcoming handset has been announced. The Moto G Max has now appeared on Flipkart, revealing its key specifications and colour options. It is confirmed to sport a 6.72-inch FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The handset will be powered by a Snapdragon 6-series chipset and run on Android 16. The Moto G Max is confirmed to pack a 7,000mAh battery.
The soaring prices of memory components have affected tech companies across the industry, with even Apple unable to absorb the costs fully. The Cupertino-based tech giant has already raised prices of several products in recent months, although the iPhone 17 series has so far avoided a similar fate in most markets. But that could change very soon. A new leak claims that Apple could announce a price hike for its flagship smartphone lineup very soon.
Samsung has announced the ISOCELL HPC, a new 200-megapixel smartphone camera sensor that introduces its DeepPix pixel architecture to improve light capture. The sensor supports 16-bit HDR, HDR across multiple in-sensor zoom levels and video recording at up to 4K 180fps. Samsung also says it uses new optical technologies to improve colour accuracy and image clarity while supporting RAW16 output, Super QPD autofocus and burst shooting at multiple resolutions. The ISOCELL HPC is already in mass production.
Official-looking renders of the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE have leaked online again ahead of its launch. The renders show the phone in black, green and purple colour options. The marketing names of these shades are currently unknown. The design of the handset closely resembles the vanilla Galaxy S26. Samsung could replace the individual camera rings seen on previous Fan Edition models with a raised camera island. The vertically aligned triple-camera setup is positioned in the top-left corner.
The iQOO Z11 is scheduled to launch in India on August 20, and ahead of its debut, the Vivo sub-brand has revealed several key specifications of the upcoming Z-series smartphone. The handset is confirmed to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity chipset. It will be released in Aurora Green and Celestial Blue colour options. The new phone will go on sale through Amazon.
iQOO Neo 11 Ultra will be launched in China on August 10, iQOO Neo Product Manager Hui Huizi has announced. The iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is said to be powered by a custom octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset, which is built on a 3nm process. It might feature four efficiency cores clocked at 2.7GHz, three performance cores clocked at 3.5GHz, and a prime core, delivering a peak clock speed of 4.21GHz. Moreover, the iQOO Z11 Ultra is said to feature 16GB of RAM. The iQOO Z11 Ultra will reportedly pack a 9,000mAh battery with support for 100W wired fast charging.
Samsung has revealed new details about customer demand for its latest foldable smartphones through a report shared with the media. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 series has achieved record pre order figures, while more Galaxy Z Flip users have upgraded to the Fold lineup than in previous years. Samsung also disclosed the most popular colour options, Galaxy Watch attachment rates and expectations for future growth in the foldable smartphone segment, which it expects to expand significantly over the next few years.
Google is expected to introduce the HiLight feature during the Made by Google event on August 12. Ahead of the event, 9to5Google has spotted new details about the HiLight feature, which is expected to be introduced with the upcoming Google Pixel 11 series, in the code strings of Google Contacts for Android. According to the report, the HiLight feature, codenamed “glow”, will let users configure and assign a glow colour to specific contacts. The HiLight feature will light up in that particular colour when that specific person calls the user.
Redmi is gearing up to launch its K100 series flagship smartphones in China. Ahead of it, Redmi product manager Mia Xinxin suggests the company may skip the K110 branding and use the K200 moniker for its next generation of flagship devices. The Redmi K100 Pro and K100 Pro Max are confirmed to launch on August 11. The Pro model will ship with an 8,000mAh battery and a 200-megapixel primary rear camera. It will run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series chipset.
