Vivo X500 Pro Max design and colour options have been revealed by a company executive. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is shown to feature a Zeiss-tuned triple rear camera system, with the Zeiss branding placed in the middle. A secondary light sensor will also be placed at the back of the handset. Meanwhile, the LED flashlight appears outside of the camera island, placed in the top-left corner of the dual-tone rear panel. Meanwhile, the vertically aligned Vivo branding will be placed in the bottom-left corner.
Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra may stick with its existing biometric options instead of adopting Metalenz's Polar ID system. A tipster claims there is currently no sign of Samsung preparing the technology for its next flagship or other Galaxy phones. Earlier reports linked the rumour to experimental testing by Samsung's System LSI division. The company is expected to retain an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner and camera-based face unlock. Samsung is also reportedly exploring camera hardware changes to manage production costs without increasing the phone's price.
Honor has confirmed the launch date of its upcoming Magic 9 series in China. It is available for pre-order in China ahead of its official debut. The official teasers show the lineup in a green colour option. It is confirmed to come with a 200-megapixel 1/1.28-inch sensor with an f/1.57 aperture and a 200-megapixel 1/1.4-inch telephoto sensor with an f/2.6 aperture.
Oppo Find X10 E will be launched this month as part of the tech firm’s upcoming flagship Find X10 lineup. The phone will be accompanied by the Oppo Find X10, Find X10 Pro, and Find X10 Pro Max. However, the company has yet to confirm the exact launch date. The new Find X10 E is now available for pre-order in China via the company’s online store, along with the Find X10 series, Oppo Watch S2, and Oppo Enco X4 TWS.
The Oppo Find X10 series is scheduled to make its China debut in September, before expanding to global markets later this year. While details about its India launch officially remain under wraps, a tipster has shared a tentative India launch date and pricing details for the company’s upcoming flagship lineup. The Oppo Find X10 series could make its debut next month, with prices expected to touch the Rs. 1.5 lakh mark.
Motorola's Signature series made its debut earlier this year with a focus on a slim design, high-end hardware, and a distinctive aesthetic. Now, the company appears to be preparing its successor. According to a report, a teaser for a handset called the “Signature 27” briefly appeared on Motorola's website, showing a close-up of the rear camera module. The teaser has since disappeared, but its appearance across multiple websites reportedly offers clues about Motorola's next premium smartphone.
iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, and iPhone 18 Pro Max designs have been spotted in images of protective cases and skins on dbrand's website. The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are shown to sport the same design as their predecessors, with a flat rear panel featuring a horizontal rectangular camera plateau at the top. There are six cutouts on the camera module, one each for the three camera sensors, one for the LiDAR sensor, one for the LED flash, and one for the secondary microphone. On the other hand, the iPhone Duo appears with a unique design, similar to the ones previously spotted in leaked renders.
The UK government is moving towards legislation that could require Apple and Google to introduce stronger controls for children using smartphones and tablets. The proposed rules would address the creation, viewing and sharing of nude images, with the government considering protections that work across operating systems and individual apps. The move follows a voluntary three-month period for the companies to strengthen their existing safeguards. The UK is still deciding which devices the law would cover, while adults passing age verification would remain exempt.
Apple will reportedly launch the Apple TV 4K set-top box and HomePod Mini 2 alongside the iPhone 18 Pro series during the Surprise and Shine event or shortly after. By the end of 2026, the company is expected to unveil its first iPad Mini model with an OLED display, which is said to be “one of the biggest updates” in the product’s history. Apart from this, Apple will reportedly refresh the iMac and the 14-inch MacBook Pro model with its latest M6 chipset. The company is also expected to unveil the first MacBook model with a touchscreen, which will reportedly be marketed as MacBook Ultra.
Apple’s ‘Surprise and shine’ event is finally set to take place today. The hardware showcase has been rumoured to mark a significant change in the iPhone lineup. The company is expected to introduce its first foldable iPhone alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, new Apple Watch models and AirPods. The foldable, reportedly called the iPhone Duo, is expected to feature a book-style design, with prices starting at around $2,000. The event will also reportedly bring new health and fitness features to the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, alongside updates to Apple's AirPods lineup.
Oppo has launched the A7 Pro in China in three colour options. It has a 6.57-inch display with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Max chipset, paired with up to 8GB of RAM. Oppo A7 Pro has an 8,000mAh battery that supports 45W SuperVOOC Flash Charge. It has a 50-megapixel rear camera.
Apple is expected to launch its first foldable iPhone model tonight during the Surprise and Shine event. According to a report, Apple’s first foldable iPhone could cost well over $2,000 (roughly Rs. 1,90,000). The tech giant was reportedly targeting $1,999 (about Rs. 1,90,000), aiming not to breach the “controversial barrier” of $2,000. The company was planning to follow a similar strategy to what it did in 2017 by pricing the iPhone X at $999 (roughly Rs. 95,000). However, that does not seem to be the case anymore.
Apple will host its ‘Surprise and Shine’ event today at Apple Park in Cupertino, California. The showcase will begin at 10 am PT. However, if you are in India, you will be able to catch the livestream at 10:30 pm IST. Apple has scheduled the livestream via multiple social media platforms and video streaming services. Apart from this, you will also be able to watch the livestream of the iPhone launch event via Apple’s official YouTube channel and the Apple TV app. Based on numerous reports and leaks, Apple is widely expected to launch the foldable iPhone, iPhone 18 Pro series, AirPods 5, and Watch Series 12.
Xiaomi UltraThin Magnetic Power Bank 5000 15W, Magnetic Power Bank 10000 45W, and Power Bank 20000 165W have been launched in India, the company announced on Tuesday. The three new power banks will be available for purchase in India via Amazon, Flipkart, the Xiaomi online store, Xiaomi’s offline retail stores, Swiggy Instamart, Blinkit, and Zepto. The Xiaomi UltraThin Magnetic Power Bank 5000 15W is backed by a 5,000mAh battery. The power bank is 6mm thick, while weighing about 98g.
Oppo announced the launch of the Oppo F35 5G series in India via a press release. The exact launch date has not been revealed, but the teaser highlights the 'coming soon' tag. The launch could take place later this month. The official image shared by the brand shows a partial front design of the phone with a hole-punch design. The new lineup will succeed the Oppo F33 series. The Oppo F35 Pro could share a similar design and specifications with the Oppo A7 Pro Max.
Vivo’s V80 smartphone is reportedly set to launch in India in October. The premium smartphone, which will replace the currently available V70, is expected to get notable camera upgrades, including some features from Vivo’s X series of flagship smartphones. The handset is also said to have Zeiss-branded optics.
Poco C95 Pro has been listed on Beemarket, an online retailer in Uzbekistan, revealing the upcoming phone's price, colour options, key specifications, and features. The listing reveals that the phone will be available for purchase in three colour options, namely Black, Blue, and Green (translated from Uzbek). However, the company has yet to confirm these details. In terms of design, the Poco C95 Pro appears nearly identical to the recently launched Poco M8x 5G. The Poco C95 Pro has been listed with a MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra chipset, paired with an ARM Mali-G52 MC2 GPU.
OnePlus has been rumoured to expand its affordable smartphone lineup in India with a new addition to the N6 lineup. The company has now confirmed the India launch of the OnePlus N6 Lite, with a dedicated new microsite now live. It is expected to be positioned as the most affordable handset in OnePlus’ portfolio. While the company has yet to reveal a launch date or specifications, the microsite offers a first look at its design.
Ahead of the iPhone 18 Pro launch, features of the upcoming Pro models may have leaked. These appear to be Pro camera features, some of which have been available via third-party apps. Apple may showcase these new iOS 27 camera features on stage at the iPhone 18 Pro launch.
Realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition was announced on Tuesday as a special edition of the company's mid-range smartphone. The new handset has been developed in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery and the Harry Potter franchise. As such, it brings themed design elements and software customisations while retaining the specifications of the standard Realme 16 Pro 5G.
Redmi Note 17 Pro series will be launched in India on September 15, the smartphone maker announced on Tuesday. On top of this, the microsite reveals that the Redmi Note 17 Pro series will be equipped with up to a 10,000mAh battery, highlighted with the tagline “mAhster of strength”. Citing its internal lab test results, the Xiaomi sub-brand claims that the lineup will deliver more than four days of usage on a single charge with light usage. The two new handsets will be available for purchase in India via Amazon. The purported Redmi Note 17 Pro is shown in a blue colourway, featuring a flat rear panel, with a square-shaped camera module placed in the top-right corner.
Samsung Galaxy A07s was launched in select global markets on Monday. The handset is currently on sale in Jordan via the Samsung online store. The Samsung Galaxy A07s is offered in Black, Green, and Light Violet colour options. It can be purchased in 4GB + 64GB and 4GB + 128GB RAM and storage configuration. The company promises six OS upgrades for the handset. It sports a 6.7-inch HD+ (720 x 1,600 pixels) PLS LCD touchscreen. Powering the new Samsung phone is an octa-core MediaTek Helio G99+ chipset, along wth a 5,000mAh battery.
iQOO has announced that its next-generation flagship smartphone, dubbed iQOO 16, will launch later this month. The upcoming handset is confirmed to be powered by Qualcomm’s next-generation flagship mobile SoC, along with a new in-house gaming chip. It will be accompanied by the iQOO Pad Ultra, which is teased to feature an 8.8-inch OLED display, flagship Qualcomm hardware and active cooling. Both devices are being positioned around sustained gaming performance.
MediaTek has finally revealed the launch timeline for its Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset. It will be MediaTek’s first 2nm processor. Rumours indicate that a select few smartphone manufacturers will have access to the new chipset. In a Weibo post, MediaTek has detailed some of its key features.
Vivo X500 series will be launched in China on September 21 at 7 pm local time (4:30 pm IST), the smartphone maker announced on Monday during the Vivo Creator Festival. This comes shortly after the Vivo Product Manager Han Boxiao revealed that the Vivo X500 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max will be capable of recording videos at up to 4K/240 fps. Moreover, the two smartphones will be able to capture 4K resolution video at 120 fps in HDR mode. The phones are expected to be powered by the unreleased MediaTek Dimensity 9600 series chipsets.
Huawei Pura X View has been launched in China. It ships with HarmonyOS 7.0 and runs on a Kirin 9030S chipset. It features a 6.39-inch OLED display and has a 200-megapixel primary rear camera. The Huawei Pura X View has a 7,000mAh battery. The phone comes with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. It supports 66W wired fast charging and 50W wireless charging.
Apple is gearing up to host its ‘Surprise and Shine’ event tomorrow, where it is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, alongside the much-awaited book-style foldable dubbed iPhone Ultra. Ahead of its anticipated debut, a short video appearing to show retail demo units has surfaced online, offering what could be the clearest look yet at two rumoured colour options of the purported iPhone 18 Pro models.
Xiaomi 18 Fold brings a wide foldable design with dual 120Hz AMOLED displays, Xiaomi’s Xring O3 AI flagship SoC and up to 16GB RAM with 1TB storage. Its camera setup includes a 200-megapixel Leica-backed main sensor, a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto and a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera. The foldable also supports 67W wired and 50W wireless charging, alongside Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC and UWB. It gets IP58 and IP59 ratings and offers fingerprint and face unlock for security.
Ai+ Nova 2 Power is confirmed to launch in India soon. It will go on sale through Flipkart. It is confirmed to ship with a 7,000mAh Li-Polymer battery with support for 33W fast charging. Ai+ claims that the battery will provide all-day usage. It is teased to be available in 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB RAM and storage configurations. It will be launched in five colour options.
The iQOO 16 could debut in September with hardware aimed at the premium flagship segment, according to a tipster. The handset is expected to feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset and a Samsung M16 display with a 2K+ resolution and 165Hz refresh rate. Other reported upgrades include a dedicated Q4 gaming chip, large camera sensors and an 8,400mAh battery. Earlier leaks have also pointed to 100W wired and 40W wireless charging support on the upcoming smartphone.
OnePlus 16 is expected to launch in October. While OnePlus has yet to officially confirm this, a tipster has now revealed several key specifications, including its battery capacity, processor, and display refresh rate. It is tipped to come with a 9,000mAh battery and a 200-megapixel primary camera. The display of the phone could feature up to a 185Hz refresh rate.
Samsung is reportedly planning to raise the prices of the Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37 in India by up to Rs. 6,000, according to a tipster. The claimed revisions cover three configurations of each smartphone, with the Galaxy A37 12GB + 256GB variant seeing the largest increase. The Galaxy A57 12GB + 256GB model is also said to have become Rs. 5,000 more expensive. Samsung’s website had not reflected the claimed new prices at the time of writing.
Oppo appears to be preparing to add a new smartphone to its lineup in India. The company has started teasing an upcoming handset, although its moniker or launch date remains under wraps. The teaser offers a glimpse of the phone's design but does not reveal any specifications. Previous reports suggested that Oppo may launch the F35 Pro in the country soon, and the teased handset could be the purported handset, although details have yet to be confirmed.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate Design was launched on Monday as the company’s second tri-fold smartphone, building upon the Mate XT that arrived as the world’s first mass-market tri-fold model last year. The handset sports a 10.2-inch 3K OLED screen when fully unfolded, along with a new inward-folding architecture. It has a triple outer camera setup with a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 48-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 48-megapixel periscope telephoto shooter. The Huawei Mate XT 2 packs a 5,600mAh battery with 66W wired charging support.
Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra and Galaxy S27 Pro have allegedly been spotted on China's 3C Certification site. While the listing doesn't reveal anything about the upcoming phones' battery capacity, it offers a glimpse into the possible charging specifications. The Galaxy S27 Pro is speculated to feature a 5,200mAh battery, while the Galaxy S27 Ultra could ship with a 5,800mAh cell.
Tecno Camon Slim 5G has been announced by the tech firm as the 5G version of the recently launched 4G-only model. The Tecno Camon Slim 5G will be offered in Burgundy Red, Gossamer White, Matisse Black, Neo Mondrian, Rebel Pink, and Van Gogh Blue. It will be available for purchase in 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB RAM and storage configurations. The handset sports a 6.78-inch 1.5K (1,208 x 2,644 pixels) AMOLED display, delivering up to a 144Hz refresh rate. An octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 7300e chipset powers the smartphone.
Oppo has officially revealed details about its upcoming Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max smartphones. This is the first time the company has officially confirmed these smartphones. In a Weibo post, an Oppo executive says the brand will focus on clearer images with greater colour accuracy.
Motorola’s reported wide foldable could use a different approach to the rear camera layout, with the module positioned horizontally near the centre of the back. Leaked sketches also show three rear cutouts, although their functions remain unclear. The device may feature cameras on both the inner and outer displays, along with a specially shaped frame for easier opening. A new report claims that Motorola could release the handset in the coming months, but the company has not confirmed its name or launch timeline.
OnePlus N6 Lite will be launched in India at the end of September, according to a tipster. The upcoming phone is said to be the tech firm's most affordable phone in the country yet. The rumoured N6 series smartphone will be launched with 4GB of RAM, the leaker said in a reply under the X post. Other details about the upcoming phone remain under wraps. This comes shortly after a report highlighted that OnePlus is preparing to launch a 4G smartphone in India in September. The handset is also said to arrive as a budget model.
John Ternus took over as Apple's new CEO on September 1. Now, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, in his latest weekly Power On newsletter, said that Tim Cook will not take part in the iPhone event video. Cook is expected to attend Apple's event screening on September 9 from the VIP section. Cook will get a new office at Apple's campus. The report claims that Cook will receive a base salary of $2 million (roughly Rs. 18 crore) and stock units of $45 million (roughly Rs. 4.25 billion) next year.
iQOO Z11xa 5G has been launched in India as the second model in the Z11x lineup. The phone joins the iQOO Z11, iQOO Z11x, and IQOO Z11 Lite. The new handset is set to go on sale in India on September 14 via Amazon. The iQOO Z11xa 5G is offered in Prismatic Green and Titan Black colour options. The company is also offering a flat coupon discount of Rs. 1,500 to customers. Buyers can also avail up to six months of no-cost EMI options. The iQOO Z11xa 5G is a dual SIM handset that ships with Vivo’s Origin 6, which is based on Android 16. The tech firm promises two years of OS upgrades and four years of security updates for the smartphone.
Online retailer Flipkart has teased a new Realme smartphone on its portal, hinting at a Harry Potter-themed device. The banner ad clearly shows Realme’s collaboration with the Harry Potter series, with a caption that makes the partnership quite obvious. At the same time, a leaked render of a Realme 16 Pro smartphone with a Harry Potter theme also appeared briefly before being taken down.
Oppo Find X10 and Oppo Find X10 Pro Max have been spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking platform with the model numbers PMW110 and PMX110, respectively. As per the listing, the purported Oppo Find X10 will be powered by an octa-core MediaTek MT6993 chipset, which is said to be the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 SoC that also powers its predecessor. On the other hand, the purported Oppo Find X10 Pro Max appeared with the MediaTek MT6995 chipset, which could be the unreleased MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro SoC.
New leak reveals the design, colour options, price and key specifications of the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G. It is tipped to come with a 6.7-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It could run on a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset paired with 4GB of RAM. It is said to carry a 5,000mAh battery. It is likely to be launched in Black, Light Blue and Silver colour options.
Vivo recently announced the launch date of Android 17-based OriginOS 7 in China, and it is expected to be followed by the introduction of the Vivo X500 series. The lineup, although not officially confirmed, may comprise three models — Vivo X500, Vivo X500 Pro, and Vivo X500 Pro Max. Ahead of its anticipated debut, the Chinese variant of the purported Vivo X500 Pro Max has surfaced on a benchmarking site, revealing performance scores significantly higher than those of its global counterpart.
The iQOO 16 is expected to arrive as the successor to the iQOO 15 later this year, accompanied by a ‘T’ model. While a launch date has yet to be revealed, the purported flagship has already been seen in leaks and benchmark listings, shedding light on its design and some of its specifications. Now, a reliable tipster has shared another update about the purported handset, revealing a more precise battery capacity.
The Motorola Edge 70 series in India is confirmed to get another model. The lineup has steadily expanded since the standard Edge 70 arrived in India last year, with the company subsequently introducing several more models across different price segments. The Lenovo-owned brand has confirmed the existence of the Motorola Edge 70 Neo, teasing its arrival in the coming months. The announcement comes shortly after reports and leaked renders offered an early look at the purported handset.
Apple's new CEO, John Ternus, and the new head of the App Store, Eddy Cue, are planning to bring new changes to the marketplace to “make even more money”, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman writes in the latest edition of his weekly newsletter 'Power On'. Ternus and Cue are reportedly looking at ways to raise margins and increase the recurring revenue from the App Store. While the report does not highlight the exact changes that could be made, they could be implemented in the coming months or weeks, allowing the company to further increase its profits.
Oppo Find X10 and Oppo Find X10 Pro Max have been spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) database in India with the model numbers CPH2911 and CPH2913. The listing also suggests that two flagship smartphones could be launched in India soon, following their anticipated debut in China this month. However, the listing does not reveal the exact launch date, pricing details, or key specifications of the two Oppo Find X10 series handsets. This comes shortly after the key specifications and features of the Oppo Find X10 surfaced online.
TCL announced new smartphones and tablets at IFA 2026 on Thursday. The company has introduced the TCL P80 series, which comprises the TCL P80, TCL P80 Pro, and TCL P80 Ultra. The Ultra model has a a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera, while the P80 Pro gets a 1.5K NXTPAPER AMOLED display and a 5,800mAh battery. Meanwhile, the TCL TAB A1 family includes four models with 11-inch and 12.2-inch screen options, offered in both standard and NXTPAPER variants across both screen sizes.
