Vivo S60 will be launched in China on May 29 at 7:30 pm local time (5:00 pm IST), the smartphone maker announced on Tuesday. Along with this, the tech firm has revealed the full design of the upcoming smartphone. The Vivo S60 is teased to feature a rectangular rear camera module, housing a dual camera system and an LED flash. The phone appears in a white colourway, with hues of blue at the back. It will feature a flat panel, sporting the Vivo branding, which will be placed at the bottom.
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.
Honor Magic 9 series will launch in China in September. The upcoming series is confirmed to feature Honor's Yoyo AI assistant. Meanwhile, tipster Digital Chat Station (translated from Chinese) on Weibo said that the new handsets will be released on September 28. The lineup is tipped to feature a 200-megapixel main camera. The lineup is currently available for pre-order in China.
Apple will reportedly pay LG and Samsung a significantly lower price for their OLED panels, which will be found on the iPhone 18 Pro Max. The price is said to be significantly lower than what the company is paying for the iPhone 17 Pro Max’s OLED panel. The report highlights that the company was paying between $110 (about Rs. 10,500) and $120 (roughly Rs. 11,500) to the same suppliers for each OLED screen for the current generation iPhone 17 Pro Max. Moreover, new details about the iPhone 18 have surfaced online.
The Vivo Y-series is among the most expansive in the company’s lineup, with similar smartphones available under different monikers across markets. According to a report, an unannounced Vivo handset has recently surfaced on a certification platform, which suggests that its launch could be on the horizon. The listing reportedly reveals the purported smartphone’s model number and moniker. Vivo, however, has yet to officially announce the handset or reveal its specifications.
Samsung is offering revised discounts on the Galaxy S26 lineup during its Freedom Sale, with the Galaxy S26 Ultra reportedly available for Rs. 1,24,999 and the Galaxy S26+ for Rs. 89,500. The standard Galaxy S26 is available at Rs. 79,999 after an Rs. 8,000 discount. The offers also include No Cost EMI plans, along with additional website and referral discounts. Samsung has officially confirmed the Rs. 79,999 starting price, while the higher discounts for the other models were shared by a tipster.
The Realme 16x 5G is now available for purchase in India, a day after it was launched. The handset is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, coupled with up to 6GB of RAM and up to 256GB of onboard storage. It sports a 6.8-inch display with a 144Hz refresh rate. For optics, it gets a 50-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel selfie shooter. The Realme 16x 5G packs a 7,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging support.
Pova 8 Pro 5G will be launched in India on August 18, the company announced on Thursday. The tech firm has also revealed that the upcoming smartphone will be equipped with a secondary display on the back, Alive Matrix Display, namely placed next to the camera module. The Pova 8 Pro 5G is teased to feature a new button finished in orange on the right side. The phone will also boast a flat metal frame. More details, including the key specifications and features, are expected to be revealed closer to the handset’s launch.
Vivo S50t Vitality Edition has been launched in China as the latest addition to the company’s S50 lineup. The handset sports a 6.59-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, coupled with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of onboard storage. Optics are headlined by a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera. The Vivo S50t Vitality Edition packs a 6,500mAh battery.
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 Flipkart 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.
