Vivo X200 Ultra could soon arrive as the latest variant in the Vivo X200 lineup. While the launch date is not official, a new leak has hinted at the phone's colour options and key specifications. The Vivo X200 Ultra is tipped to come in three colourways and could boast a 2K resolution display. It is likely to feature a triple rear camera unit, comprising a 200-megapixel sensor.
The Oppo Find X9 series will debut with a 7,025mAh battery on the base model and a 7,500mAh cell on the Pro. Both models will feature flat displays with ultra-narrow bezels, a titanium colourway, cold carving design, and Hasselblad-tuned cameras. They will ship with ColorOS 16 with native Apple device support, like the AirPods 4. The displays will add eye-protection and anti-motion sickness features. The Find X9 series is expected to support 80W wired charging and enhanced video capabilities.
Based on specifications listed on the official website, Apple is offering a larger battery in iPhone 17 Pro models manufactured for the US compared to those it plans to sell in India. As per a report, this is due to the US-focused devices being eSIM-only, freeing up internal space occupied by the physical SIM tray.
The iPhone 17 series was unveiled at Apple’s ‘Awe Dropping’ event on Tuesday. The tech giant launched four new handsets — iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and the all-new iPhone Air. While the reviews of Apple’s latest flagship iPhone models aren’t out yet, alleged benchmarking scores of the entire iPhone 17 series have surfaced online. If the listings are to be believed, the iPhone 17 models may have only minor performance gains compared to the previous generation.
Realme P3 Lite 5G is confirmed to launch in India on September 13. It is confirmed to feature a 6,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging support. The new phone will run on MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC with up to 6GB RAM. It boasts a 32-megapixel rear camera unit and an 8-megapixel selfie shooter.
The iPhone 17 series launched on Tuesday, during Apple’s ‘Awe Dropping’ launch event. The latest smartphone lineup includes the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. The tech giant also unveiled a new smartphone, dubbed iPhone Air, which boasts its sleek design. With the debut of the new iPhone 17 series, the company discontinued the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Moreover, a few storage options for last year’s standard iPhone model have also been removed.
Apple introduced a new security feature alongside the iPhone 17 series launch, aimed at defending against advanced malware threats. Called Memory Integrity Enforcement (MIE), the system uses a tagging method to verify memory access attempts. Apple noted that implementing MIE required major changes to memory allocation, the A19 chip, the operating system, and development tools.
In iOS 26, Apple has introduced a new icon tinting feature that adds a layer of customisation to the Home Screen. This feature seems to let users set an icon tint colour that matches their iPhone case or the iPhone. This new customisation feature is unlikely to function with third-party cases.
The iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max can reach a 50 percent charge in about 20 minutes with a compatible 40W or higher USB-C adapter, faster than the iPhone 16 series. Apple’s new 40W Dynamic Power Adapter, priced at $39 (roughly Rs. 3,400), supports this faster charging and works with other iPhones as well. Users can also use most higher-wattage chargers, and USB-C cables are sold separately.
Nothing Phone 3 recently started receiving the first closed beta version of the upcoming Android 16-based Nothing OS 4.0. Before that, the company CEO and Co-Founder, Carl Pei, had announced, during the launch of its current flagship, that the OS would launch in Autumn 2025, which means between September and November. Now, the UK-based phone maker has announced that the Nothing OS 4.0 will launch soon.
OnePlus 15 is expected to go official later this year, as the successor to the OnePlus 13. As per a tipster, the handset will arrive in three colourways — Absolute Black, Dune, and Mist Purple. The middle shade will be the one OnePlus is speculated to use in the handset’s marketing materials, and it will weigh the least. The Absolute Black and Mist Purple shades could tip the scales at 215g, each.
Apple's iPhone 17 series model brings battery capacity upgrades over the company's 2024 models. The iPhone 17 Pro Max, which is the flagship model of the new lineup, promises up to 37 hours of video playback time on a single charge. Here is a comparison of the advertised video playback times of the iPhone 17 models against their iPhone 16 counterparts.
Oppo has expanded its A-series smartphone lineup in China with the launch of the new Oppo A6 GT and Oppo A6i. The former comes with a Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset, a 6.8-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, and a 7,000mAh battery. Meanwhile, the Oppo A6i has a 6.67-inch 120Hz LCD screen, a Dimensity 6300 chipset, and a 6,000mAh battery. Both smartphones run on ColorOS 15, based on Android 15.
Apple launched the iPhone 17 range and the all-new iPhone Air on Tuesday. Following the launch of the new phones, the tech giant has discontinued certain older iPhone models. The discontinued models include iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 15.
Google Pixel 9 with Tensor G4 SoC and a Titan M2 security coprocessor was launched in August last year. The latest Pixel phone is confirmed to be available for purchase at a discounted rate in the country during the Flipkart Big Billion Days sale.
Apple typically begins pre-orders for new iPhones on the Friday following the launch event, and this year follows the same pattern. Pre-orders for the iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max will go live on September 12, with sales starting on September 19. Here's a roundup of all the details related to pre-orders and availability.
The iPhone 16 series was unveiled in September 2024, and now its successor, dubbed the iPhone 17 series, has also debuted. The iPhone 16 lineup included the standard iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. This year, the iPhone Plus model has been replaced by the iPhone Air. The prices of the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus have dropped after the launch of the iPhone 17 series.
Apple’s “Awe Dropping” event on Tuesday highlighted new hardware launches, with the iPhone 17 series, Apple Watch Series 11, and AirPods Pro 3 taking centre stage. The company also confirmed release dates for iOS 26 and watchOS 26, which will power the new devices and introduce updated features, performance improvements, and a design overhaul.
During the much-awaited “Awe Dropping” event on Tuesday, Apple introduced the new iPhone 17 Pro models. Just like the previous year, these include two models, the iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Both smartphones were introduced by Apple CEO Tim Cook during the pre-recorded event. These devices succeed the iPhone 16 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
At its "Awe Dropping" event in California on Wednesday, Apple finally took the wraps off the new iPhone Air. It arrives as an all-new model in the company’s lineup and replaces 2024’s iPhone 16 Plus. The iPhone Air comes with the same chip as the standard iPhone 17, along with support for Apple Intelligence. The handset competes against the Galaxy S25 Edge in the ultra-slim smartphone space.
iPhone 17 has been launched at Apple’s ‘Awe Dropping’ event. The latest handset from the Cupertino-based tech giant is the base model in the new iPhone lineup and comes with an A19 chipset, improved cameras, and other quality-of-life upgrades over the preceding model. It is also equipped with support for Apple Intelligence — the company's proprietary artificial intelligence (AI) suite.
Tecno unveiled the Tecno Spark Slim smartphone at the IFA (Internationale FunkAusstellung) Berlin tech show last week. Though the company initially withheld the phone's full specifications, now it has listed the handset on its website, revealing its design, specifications, colour options, and RAM and storage details.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is widely anticipated to be the successor to the Galaxy S25 Ultra, which was launched earlier this year. Following a similar launch timeline, the Galaxy S26 Ultra might debut in January 2026, as part of the Galaxy S26 series. Months before its launch, a tipster has revealed a few details regarding the thickness of the rumoured flagship handset’s rear camera module.
Global premium smartphone sales grew eight percent YoY in H1 2025, according to Counterpoint Research. Apple retained its top position with a 62 percent market share, followed by Samsung, Huawei and Xiaomi. Google climbed to the fifth spot this time, thanks to strong Pixel 9 sales, which doubled YoY.
Samsung is reportedly planning three foldables for 2026, including one Flip and two Folds, which may feature a “Wide Fold” with an almost square 18:18 aspect ratio. This model is seen as a response to Apple’s rumoured square iPhone Fold. The new Fold model is expected to launch alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Flip 8 in late 2026. Meanwhile, Samsung’s tri-fold phone, debuting this November, could join its regular lineup depending on market reception.
Apple is all set to host its annual hardware launch event today, where the iPhone 17 series is expected to be unveiled. These devices will come pre-installed with iOS 26, the company’s latest OS update. Apart from this, the Apple Watch Series 11, Watch Ultra 3, and AirPods Pro (3rd Generation) are also said to be on the cards. Here’s all you need to know.
Apple is set to host its ‘Awe Dropping’ launch event today. The event is expected to see the launch of the iPhone 17 series, which could include the standard iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone 17 Air. The battery capacities of some of the iPhone models had recently leaked online. Now, hours ahead of their anticipated unveiling, the battery capacities of the standard iPhone 17 had surfaced as well.
Oppo has launched the A6 Pro in China with 7a ,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging. It runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chip and offers up to 16GB of RAM. It has a dual rear camera unit led by a 50-megapixel main sensor. The Oppo A6 Pro has an IP66, IP68, and IP69 rating.
iQOO 15 and iQOO Neo 11 series are said to be in the works. While we wait for the formal launch, a new leak suggests their key specifications. The iQOO 15 and iQOO Neo 11 are said to run on the Snapdragon chipsets. The iQOO Neo 11 Pro is tipped to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset. All three models are said to come with a 7,000mAh battery with 100W charging support.
Amazon’s Great Indian Festival and Flipkart’s Big Billion Days Sale will begin on September 23, offering discounts on personal gadgets and other electronics. Ahead of the sales, Xiaomi’s Sandeep Sarma advised customers to buy only from authorised sellers to ensure genuine products and valid after-sales support. On Amazon, authorised Xiaomi sellers include Darshita Mobiles, Green Mobiles, Clicktech Retail, and Dawntech Electronics, while Flipkart buyers can purchase smartphones via Mythanglory and Akshnav, and accessories through Treasure EVERretailer, RetailNet, OmniTechRetail, and MTAILMODEECOM.
Google introduced a new feature called Daily Hub with the Pixel 10 series last month. It is inspired by Samsung’s Now Brief, providing collated information about the user’s activities in the Discover feed. However, the tech giant is now reported to be pulling this feature for a brief period, in order to deliver a more refined experience.
Flipkart’s Big Billion Days sale, kicking off on September 23, could be the ideal moment to buy the Pixel 9 smartphone. Google is confirmed to offer the standard Pixel 9 model at less than 50 percent of its original price, making it a great deal for anyone looking for a compact Android phone.
The Sony Xperia 10 VII is said to be in development as the successor to the Xperia 10 VI. Ahead of its anticipated debut, the handset’s renders and specifications have surfaced. It is reported to be powered by a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset, coupled with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. Renders reveal a redesigned camera island, with a horizontally-placed bar.
OnePlus 15 camera specifications have surfaced online again. A tipster has shared that the handset could feature a 50-megapixel periscope camera on the back. The leaker has also shared a few other specifications related to the camera lens. Earlier leaks suggest that the rumoured OnePlus 15 will feature a triple rear camera setup. The latest leak comes days after the company's co-founder announced that the next OnePlus flagship handset will be equipped with the DigitalMax Engine, a self-developed imaging technology.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro is expected to be officially announced early next year, alongside the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Ultra models. However, several leaks over the past few months have offered clues about its possible features. Most recently, renders of the flagship smartphone have surfaced online, comparing its design elements to those of the unannounced Galaxy S26 Edge and Xiaomi 16 Pro.
The Vivo X300 Pro will feature a 6.78-inch flat display with slim, uniform bezels, moving away from the X200 Pro’s quad-curved design. Both the X300 and X300 Pro will measure 7mm at their thinnest points, slimmer than their predecessors. The series will introduce a redesigned camera module and include 50-megapixel Zeiss-backed wide-angle selfie cameras with autofocus. The X300 will offer a 200-megapixel Zeiss main camera and 50-megapixel Zeiss APO periscope lens, while the X300 Pro will add a 200-megapixel Zeiss periscope and 50-megapixel Sony LYT-828 primary sensor.
Apple’s iPhone 17 launch event is set to take place today at 10:30pm IST. The 'Awe Dropping' event is anticipated to introduce the next-generation iPhone models, ubiquitously known as the iPhone 17 lineup. Other products, such as the Apple Watch Series 11, Watch Ultra 3, Watch SE 3, and AirPods Pro (3rd Generation) are also in line for debut. Here’s how you can watch the Apple's ‘Awe Dropping’ iPhone 17 launch event live.
Xiaomi 15T series launch date has been set for the end of September, the company announced recently. The company has also teased the design of the rear camera module of the upcoming smartphone lineup. However, details regarding the India pricing and availability of the phone are still unknown. The announcement comes after the Xiaomi 15T was recently spotted testing on a benchmarking website, with a MediaTek Dimensity SoC.
Poco X7 Pro 5G, Poco M7 5G, Poco M7 Plus 5G, and Poco F7 5G are confirmed to get discounts in the upcoming Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2025. Some of these handsets were launched earlier this year, while others were launched quite recently. Poco will announce the deals and pricing details of the devices on September 15.
Honor Play 10 has reportedly been launched with a MediaTek Helio G81 chipset, up to 4GB RAM and up to 128GB onboard storage. It is available in three distinct colour options with a 5,000mAh battery and support for 10W charging, according to a report. The Honor Play 10 also has an IP52 rating for dust and splash resistance.
The iPhone 16e represents a notable change in Apple’s hardware approach. It is the first iPhone to use Apple’s proprietary C1 modem. As per a report, a recent comparison between it and the Qualcomm modem used in the standard iPhone 16 revealed that the latter resulted in better median download speeds in most markets. In some cases, the iPhone 16e and iPhone 16 outperformed each other on different metrics.
Apple has scheduled its ‘Awe Dropping’ launch event for Tuesday, September 9, during which the tech giant is set to unveil the upcoming iPhone 17 series. The lineup is said to include the standard iPhone 17 series, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone 17 Air, which could replace the iPhone Plus models. Ahead of the anticipated launch event, the battery capacities of the phones have leaked online.
Live images of the Xiaomi 16 Pro Max have surfaced ahead of its anticipated September launch, indicating the presence of a secondary screen at the back. It is a popular feature that was last seen on the Mi 11 Ultra, but could make a comeback with the brand’s purported flagship handset. It appears to be integrated within the rectangular shaped rear camera unit. The Xiaomi 16 series is anticipated to launch this month in China.
Samsung’s One UI 8 update rollout timeline has surfaced, offering a clearer picture of when older Galaxy devices can expect to receive the stable version. Samsung is expected to start rolling out Android 16-based One UI 8 with the Galaxy S25 series on September 18. Last year's foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Tab S10 series and Galaxy Watch 6 series models, could also receive the update initially.
The Oppo F31 series will be launched in India on September 15 at 12pm IST, as per the company. The upcoming lineup is expected to comprise three models — Oppo F31 5G, Oppo F31 Pro 5G, and Oppo F31 Pro+ 5G. All three handsets could debut with several durability-linked features, including IP66 + IP68 + IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance.
With less than 48 hours to ago till Apple’s ‘Awe Dropping’ event, leaks about the upcoming iPhone 17 series are now surfacing rapidly. The latest rumor, originating from South Korea, suggests that the Pro models in the iPhone 17 lineup will boast up to 8X optical zoom..The iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are also expected to benefit from improved thermal management, thanks to the incorporation of a new vapor chamber.
Flipkart has confirmed that its Big Billion Days sale will kick off on September 23. The e-commerce giant has not disclosed the full list of discounted products yet, but a new promotional teaser suggests that Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro Max could be available for under Rs. 1,00,000 during the event. This would mark the first time the handset is being offered at such a low price.
The launch of Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series is still months away, but fresh leaks over the past few days have revealed key details about its design and appearance. On Friday, a tipster shared images of the series’ dummy units, suggesting a major design shift. Soon after, leaked CAD renders of the Galaxy S26 Edge highlighted a prominent rectangular camera island.
Apple will unveil its iPhone 17 series at the “Awe Dropping” event on September 9. Yet even before the launch, several smartphone case makers have begun listing accessories for the unannounced models. The cases feature almost identical dimensions and cut-outs, lending weight to leaked specifications of the devices. One manufacturer has even showcased a case for the iPhone 17 Air, a model that Apple has not confirmed.
Earlier this week, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) released an advisory warning of multiple security flaws impacting smartphones on recent Android versions. The agency noted that a significant number of these vulnerabilities have been assigned unique CVE identifiers and rated them as high severity, given their potential to enable cyberattacks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge could reportedly feature an iPhone-like camera island. As per the report, the next generation of the Edge series could feature a horizontal edge-to-edge rectangular camera module, similar to the ones reported to feature in the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro models. Additionally, the Galaxy S26 Edge is said to replace the Plus variant in next year’s lineup.
