Vivo X500 will sport a 6.59-inch display, according to a tipster's post on Weibo. Meanwhile, the rumoured Vivo X500 Pro model will reportedly boast a more compact 6.31-inch touchscreen. Lastly, the rumoured Vivo X500 Pro Max might ship with a large 6.85-inch screen. This suggests that the standard Vivo X500 will sport a notably larger display than its predecessor, as the Vivo X300 features a 6.31-inch 1.5K AMOLED screen. On the other hand, the Vivo X500 Pro might boast a more compact size compared to its predecessor, which is equipped with a 6.78-inch AMOLED screen.
Amazon is currently offering Early Deals ahead of the Great Indian Festival 2026. The sale offers customers access to discounted prices on several smartphones ahead of the main festive sale. The Amazon Great Indian Festival will begin on October 8, while the early offers are already available on the platform. Customers can also avail of a 10 percent instant discount when using eligible SBI Credit or Debit Cards and EMI transactions.
As the government celebrates 12 years of the Make in India initiative, Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has highlighted the growing depth of India's smartphone manufacturing ecosystem. The minister said that India is moving from assembling handsets to producing components and materials used inside them. In a series of posts on X, Vaishnaw explained how the manufacturing ecosystem is moving further up the supply chain. His comments come as the government pushes the Rs. 62,500 crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme.
Vivo V80 price in India has reportedly been revealed ahead of its October 6 launch. A tipster claims the 8GB + 128GB variant will carry a box MRP of Rs. 1,19,999, while its actual launch price could be above Rs. 60,000. The leak also points to a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, LPDDR4X RAM, UFS 3.1 storage and IP68/IP69 ratings. Vivo has already confirmed a 144Hz display, ZEISS cameras, a 7,200mAh battery and 90W charging.
Infinix GT NX Series peripherals have been launched as the company's latest gaming accessories. It includes the GT NX Controller and GT NX Station. The new accessories are designed to address common mobile gaming issues such as touchscreen controls, thermal throttling and unstable wireless connections. The Infinix GT NX Controller features a glass touchpad. The GT NX Station features a 9-in-1 port setup.
Oppo F35 Pro 5G and Oppo F35 5G will be launched in India on October 5, according to a tipster. The Oppo F35 Pro 5G will reportedly be powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Max chipset, while the Oppo F35 5G is said to feature the MediaTek Dimensity 6360 SoC. The Oppo F35 5G could sport a 6.57-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED display, delivering up to a 120Hz refresh rate. The Pro model is said to also offer Rainstorm Touch support. Both smartphones will reportedly be equipped with an 8,000mAh battery, while offering support for 80W wired fast charging. The Oppo F35 series might arrive with a dual rear camera unit, led by a 50-megapixel primary shooter with optical image stabilisation. While the Pro model might feature an 8-megapixel ultrawide rear camera, the standard model is said to offer a 2-megapixel secondary shooter.
Flipkart is gearing up for its biggest festive sale of the year. The Big Billion Days Sale 2026 is all set to begin next month, bringing discounts across smartphones and other electronics. The e-commerce platform has already started teasing several smartphone deals. The lineup includes recent launches as well as some popular flagship and mid-range smartphones from Apple, Samsung, Google, Motorola, Realme, Vivo, and others. While the exact deal prices for several models are yet to be revealed, Flipkart has confirmed bank offers and early access for eligible customers.
HMD Vibe 2 Pro will launch in India on September 29. It is confirmed to come with a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC and a 6,000mAh battery. It will feature a dual rear camera unit headlined by a 64-megapixel Sony main camera. The HMD Vibe 2 Pro will ship with Android 16. It will also include Indus AI, which HMD says can support 22 Indian languages. It will be available for purchase through Flipkart.
Oppo K14 Plus 5G will be launched in India with a price tag of under Rs. 45,000, the company has revealed. This confirms that the Oppo K14 Plus 5G will be significantly more expensive than the Oppo K14 5G, which currently retails at a starting price of Rs. 25,999 for the 6GB + 128GB RAM and storage configuration, going up to Rs. 28,999 for the top-end 6GB + 256GB variant. The Oppo K14 Plus 5G is confirmed to be launched in India on September 29 at 12 pm IST. The phone will be offered in orange and white colour options.
Vivo S2 FE will be launched in India on October 6 at 12 pm IST, the company has confirmed. Apart from this, the microsite confirms that the handset will be available for purchase in the country via Flipkart. In terms of design, it is shown in a green finish, sporting a flat rear panel. The square-shaped rear camera module will be placed in the top-left corner of the panel, with two camera lenses and an LED flash. On top of this, the power button and volume controls of the Vivo S2 FE will be placed on its right side, while the left side will be left clean. The phone is confirmed to ship with an unspecified version of OriginOS, too.
A social media post now claims that global models of the Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max may have lower-capacity batteries than their Chinese counterparts. The information is reportedly buried in HyperOS code and has revealed a 14 percent and 17 percent drop in capacity for each model, respectively.
Oppo Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max are confirmed to launch in global markets soon. The launch date has not been revealed, but they can now be reserved in the UK with a GBP 49 deposit ahead of their official launch. The brand has also started accepting early blind pre-orders for the Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max in the UK. The listing reveals the RAM and storage options and colours.
Vivo Y600i has been launched in China, the smartphone maker announced on Friday. The smartphone is set to go on sale in the country on September 30 via the Vivo China online store. The Vivo Y600i is offered in three colour options, namely Baby’s Breath, Clear Blue, and Polar Night Black (translated from Chinese). It is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, which is built on a 4nm process. The phone is equipped with an 8,000mAh battery, offering support for 44W wired fast charging.
Redmi 17C 5G will be launched in India soon, the company announced on Friday. The handset will arrive as the latest addition to the Redmi 17 lineup, which already includes the Redmi 17 5G. Ahead of its anticipated debut, the Xiaomi sub-brand has also provided us with a glimpse of the handset’s design. It appears to be identical to the global model that was released in August. Apart from this, the colour options of the Redmi 17C 5G have been revealed as well.
A social media post recently revealed the Vivo S2 FE’s complete hardware specifications and launch timeline. The source also mentioned a launch timeline that reportedly aligns with the Vivo V80’s launch in India. New details have emerged, revealing the phone’s box price and storage variants.
iPhone 18 Pro series will soon receive a new software update, which will fix the rebooting and freezing issues, Apple confirmed to 9to5Mac in a statement. The issue was first reported last week when users complained that their iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models froze and began rebooting after a failed unlock attempt via the Face ID sensor. The report highlights that Apple is aware of the issue and is currently working on a new iOS 27 update, which will be rolled out to the flagship iPhone 18 Pro series next week.
Vivo is said to be preparing to increase the prices of several smartphones in India. According to a tipster, the Chinese tech company could raise prices by up to Rs. 5,000 across its X, S, and Y series smartphones. The reported price revision affects several models across different storage configurations, with the steepest increase expected on the Vivo X300 FE. The 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB variants of the smartphone are reportedly set to become Rs. 5,000 more expensive. The move could come ahead of or after the upcoming Flipkart Big Billion Days and Amazon Great Indian Festival sales.
The Xiaomi 18 Pro series was launched in China earlier this week, comprising the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Pro Max models. The company has now teased the India and global launch of its flagship smartphone lineup. Both models are equipped with secondary rear displays and the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series chipsets. While Xiaomi has not revealed the India launch date or pricing yet, the teaser confirms that the Pro model is headed to the country.
Samsung is said to have increased the prices of the Galaxy S26 series in India. According to a tipster, the South Korean tech conglomerate’s flagship smartphones now cost up to Rs. 25,000 more than their earlier prices. The price revision affects the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra across several storage configurations. The steepest increase is seen on the Galaxy S26 Ultra's 1TB variant. The move follows similar price adjustments across the South Korean tech conglomerate's mid-range Galaxy A and Galaxy F lineups.
Nothing Phone 2 users have sought further software support after the smartphone was left out of the Nothing OS 5.0 rollout. A Reddit discussion brought responses from CEO Carl Pei and a Nothing employee, while users also requested newer features for the handset. Pei initially misstated the number of Android upgrades the Phone 2 had received before correcting his response. The discussion also highlighted requests for camera improvements and newer interface features, as well as questions about extending chipset support.
Samsung has reportedly begun rolling out the One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy A55. The beta update is available for eligible devices in South Korea and India and requires a download of over 2GB. Samsung Galaxy A55 users who want to test the beta can sign up for the One UI 9 Beta Programme through the Samsung Members app.
The Oppo K14 Lite has reportedly appeared on India's Bureau of Indian Standards database with the model number CPH3007. The listing follows an earlier Google Play Console appearance that linked the model to the K14 Lite name. The upcoming smartphone is expected to be a 4G device and could share its hardware with the Oppo A6c 4G. The A6c launched in India in May with a 120Hz LCD display, Unisoc T7250 chipset, 13-megapixel rear camera and 7,000mAh battery.
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.
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.
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.
