Vivo Y6 5G launched in China with a 7,200mAh battery and support for 44W wired charging. It carries up to 12GB RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. The new Vivo Y series phone runs on a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC and has a 50-megapixel rear camera unit. It has IP68 and IP69 certifications for dust and water resistance.
The Redmi A7 4G series is now on sale in India, including the Redmi A7 4G and Redmi A7 Pro 4G. Both offer 120Hz HD+ displays, Unisoc T7250 chipset, and 64GB storage with expansion. The Pro model brings more RAM, higher brightness, a 6,300mAh battery, and Android 16, while the standard version gets a 5,200mAh battery and Android 15. Both phones feature 13-megapixel rear cameras, reverse charging, and IP52-rated designs.
Xiaomi is reportedly returning to the book-style foldable market this year with the Xiaomi Mix Fold 5. References to the phone and its chipset were reportedly found in leaked Mi code. The new model could succeed the Xiaomi Mix Fold 4. It could run on the Xring O3 chipset. Mi code reportedly refers to a new handset with model number 2608BPX34C and the internal label Q18.
For years now, Samsung has partnered with Qualcomm to power its flagship smartphones. This has been part of a dual-chip strategy, where select markets have been reserved for models powered by Samsung’s proprietary Exynos, while Snapdragon-powered Galaxy S models have made their way to others. The US-based chipmaker has now hinted that its next-generation Snapdragon chips could also power Samsung’s future flagship smartphones, including the rumoured Samsung Galaxy S27 series, continuing their long-standing partnership.
Honor 600e has been spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking platform with the model number LNA-NX3, according to report. The smartphone is expected to be launched as the fourth smartphone in the tech firm’s Honor 600 series, which currently includes the Honor 600, Honor 600 Pro, and Honor 600 Lite. The handset was reportedly listed on the benchmarking platform with an octa core MediaTek Dimensity 7100 chipset, delivering a peak clock speed of 2.4GHz. It was listed with 8GB of RAM and Android 16.
A teardown of the Oppo Find X9 Ultra reveals its internal design, highlighting large camera modules and advanced cooling. The phone uses a multi-layer motherboard with a central cutout to accommodate its imaging system. It features a vapour chamber, graphite layers, and phase-change material for thermal management. The device packs a 7,050mAh battery with wired and wireless charging, along with symmetrical speakers, multiple sensors, and extensive sealing for durability.
iPhone 18 Pro Max design has been spotted in the images of its dummy unit. The images have been shared by the tech YouTube creator Vadim Yuryev. The images show the dummy units of the iPhone 18 Pro Max and last year’s iPhone 17 Pro Max, comparing the designs of the two smartphones. The rumored iPhone 18 Pro Max appears with a familiar design. However, the Cupertino-based tech giant might make subtle changes to the handset’s camera module, which appears to be bigger than the current generation flagship iPhone model. Similarly, the camera lenses, placed inside the rectangular camera plateau, appear to be bigger on the iPhone 18 Pro Max.
Realme 16T and Realme Watch S5 reportedly received SIRIM certification. The Realme 16T appears to be associated with model number RMX5268, and the Realme Watch S5 bears model number RMW2502. The certification hints that they will be launched soon in global markets. The Realme 16T is expected to arrive as a successor to last year's Realme 15T. It could launch in three colour options alongside up to 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage.
Vivo Imagine Labs event is being held in New Delhi on Friday (today), the tech firm has announced. The event will give content creators and other Vivo partners the opportunity to test the camera capabilities of the upcoming flagship Vivo X300 Ultra. The smartphone maker has also revealed new details about the Vivo X300 Ultra’s telephoto extender kit. The phone will support the Zeiss-branded Telephoto Extender Gen 2 Ultra kit with a 400mm equivalent focal length, providing 4.7x magnification. The handset is scheduled to be launched in India on May 6 at 12 pm IST, along with the Vivo X300 FE.
The iQOO 16 was recently reported to have been registered in China and could debut as the company’s next-generation flagship smartphone. Fresh leaks now suggest that another iQOO smartphone is in development, and it is likely to be another flagship or mid-flagship model. According to a tipster, the handset could be powered by the Dimensity 7500 processor. It is also tipped to sport a 2K resolution AMOLED screen and up to an IP69 dust and water resistance rating.
Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 15 series earlier this year. The lineup, which previously comprised the standard model, a Pro variant, and the Note 15 Pro+, was recently expanded with the introduction of the Redmi Note 15 SE 5G in India. Rumours about the lineup’s purported successor have now begun surfacing. Fresh leaks suggest that the development of the next-generation model, particularly the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, is already underway.
Motorola Razr 70 Ultra design has been spotted in leaked promotional material and renders again. The images, along with a marketing video, were shared online by a tipster. The images show the handset in purple and brown colour options, featuring textured and wooden finishes, respectively. Moreover, the outer display appears to feature relatively thin bezels, along with two cameras in the top-left corner, placed next to an LED flash. The phone is expected to be launched later this year with gesture control for the camera.
Samsung has published a paper in Nature, the science journal, on the switchable 2D/3D display technology, which uses a metasurface lenticular lens-based solution. The South Korea-based tech conglomerate said that the metasurface lenticular lens-based solution will enable the company to bring 3D displays to future smartphones, tablets, and commercial systems to make virtual 2D images appear to be popping out of their screens. The technology would also allow users to toggle between 2D and 3D modes. A report suggests that the tech giant is expected to bring the functionality with its rumoured Samsung Galaxy S28 Ultra.
Lava Bold N1 5G launched in a 6GB RAM + 128GB storage configuration. It features a 6.75-inch HD+ display and has an IP54 rating for dust and water resistance. It has a 13-megapixel dual rear camera unit and a 5,000mAh battery with 10W fast charging support. It has a Unisoc T765 processor under the hood. It has a face unlock feature and includes a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
iPhone 18 has been in the rumour mill recently, with leaks suggesting it might not come with major upgrades over the iPhone 17. According to a new supply chain report, the divide between the standard and Pro models could get even wider this year compared to previous generations, especially in terms of display features. The iPhone 18 will reportedly use an older OLED panel manufactured by Samsung’s display division, while the Pro models could adopt the latest in display technology.
Apple started rolling out the iOS 26.4.2 update on Wednesday. While the latest update does not include any new features, it does fix a major bug. The new firmware version comes with the security patch CVE-2026-28950. The patch addresses an issue related to Notification Services on devices running iOS 26.4.1 or earlier iOS versions, where the devices stored deleted message notifications in their notification database. This bug was reportedly exploited by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of the US managed to access deleted Signal messages from the iPhone’s notification database.
Moto G87 showed up on Motorola’s official support page ahead of any official announcement. The listing shows an overview of the basic hardware. It has also been spotted in a European retailer, which usually suggests that its launch is just weeks away. It could run on a MediaTek chipset. It is likely to be released in six Pantone-approved colours. It could pack 8GB RAM and 256GB storage.
Poco C81 series has been launched in India. The lineup includes two models, dubbed Poco C81 and Poco C81x. The smartphones will go on sale in the country on April 27 via Flipkart. The standard model is offered in three colour options, called Elite Black, Ice Blue, and Sunset Gold. On the other hand, the Poco C81x misses out on the Sunset Gold colourway. Both handsets are powered by the same octa core Unisoc T7250 chipset, paired with an ARM Mali-G57 GPU. The Poco C81 ships with Xiaomi’s HyperOS 3, which is built on top of Android 16.
OnePlus is all set to expand its mid-range smartphone lineup in India with the launch of the OnePlus Nord CE 6 and Nord CE 6 Lite. Ahead of their anticipated debut, the company has revealed the key features of the Nord CE 6. The handset will be equipped with a 144Hz display, supporting up to 144fps gaming in select titles. It is teased to feature a 50-megapixel primary camera with optical image stabilisation (OIS). The OnePlus Nord CE 6 will come with quad IP ratings along with MIL-STD-810H certification for durability.
Apple is said to be working on several upgrades for future iPhone models, including a 1/1.12-inch ultra-large main sensor, optical image stabilisation (OIS) for ultra-wide lenses, and a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera. The iPhone 18 Pro models are said to offer a variable aperture system. If the testing proves successful, these technologies will be rolled out progressively with each new generation, with a slightly curved aperture emerging as a defining feature.
Vivo has officially confirmed the launch date of its upcoming Vivo Y600 Pro in China for next week. It is expected to arrive as the successor to the Vivo Y500 Pro, which was introduced in November 2025. Ahead of its anticipated debut, the company has also revealed key details around its battery, durability, and display. The Y600 Pro is confirmed to have the largest battery capacity of any Vivo smartphone to date. It will run on OriginOS 6 based on Android 16.
Control Ultimate Edition is now available on iPhone and iPad, Remedy Entertainment has announced. The game comes with universal purchase, controller support, and touch controls. Control Ultimate Edition includes the base game, two expansions, and other additional content.
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon reportedly visited South Korea to meet Samsung executives. The company is reportedly in talks with Samsung Foundry for the production of Qualcomm's next-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite chips, aka Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 SoCs, using a 2nm process. The next-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series chipsets are likely to be released this year at the annual Snapdragon Summit. This chip is likely to be used in flagship smartphones from Samsung, Xiaomi and OnePlus.
Honor 600 Pro and Honor 600 have been launched in select global markets as Honor’s latest N series smartphones, the tech firm announced on Tuesday. The handsets are currently available for pre-order in Saudi Arabia via the Honor online store. The two Honor 600 series phones are offered in Black, Golden White, and Orange colour options. While the Honor 600 Pro is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, the standard model is backed by an octa core Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 SoC. The two models boast 7,000mAh batteries, too.
Apple announced on Tuesday that it will introduce stricter network security mandates with its next major iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS updates. Hence, the tech giant is asking IT administrators and device management service (DMS) developers to start preparing their network environments for the upcoming changes and conduct an audit to “identify servers” that are not compliant with the upcoming security requirements. This comes weeks before Apple's WWDC 2026 event, which is expected to see introduction of iOS 27.
Google released the latest Pixel drop earlier this month. While the update brought several new features, several Pixel users have posted complaints that their phone battery was suddenly draining much faster than usual after the update. The issue seems to have affected several Pixel generations. Users say that the battery drain is noticeable even when the Pixel is in aeroplane mode. Google acknowledged the issue, but no fix has been found just yet.
Vivo has confirmed that the X300 Ultra and X300 FE will launch in India on May 6 at 12pm IST. The X300 FE will arrive in Lilac Purple, Noir Black, and Urban Olive, with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip, ZEISS-backed 50-megapixel cameras, and a 6,500mAh battery with 90W charging. The X300 Ultra will feature a Zeiss Master Lenses system with 50-megapixel and 200-megapixel sensors, external telephoto lens support, 4K 120fps video, and a 6,600mAh battery with 100W charging and long-term software support.
Apple is said to be testing a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto lens for its future iPhone models. The first iPhone with a 200-megapixel telephoto camera may not launch until 2028. That would be a massive increase over the 48-megapixel sensors used in the latest iPhone 17 Pro models. Vivo's X series smartphones and Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy S25 Ultra, and Galaxy S26 Ultra use a 200-megapixel telephoto camera.
Motorola Edge 70 Pro has been launched in India, the tech firm announced on Wednesday. The handset is set to go on sale in the country via Flipkart. The handset is offered in three Pantone-curated colour options, dubbed Lilly White, Tea, and Titan, with each option sporting a different finish. The smartphone is powered by an octa core MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme chipset. It also gets a triple rear camera unit, headlined by a 50-megapixel primary shooter with a Sony LYT-710 sensor. The phone also supports video recording at up to 4K/60 fps. It is backed by a 6,500mAh battery, too.
Oppo Find X9s has been launched in select global markets. The new smartphone is the second model in the Find X9s lineup, which also includes the China-exclusive Oppo Find X9s Pro. The handset is currently available for purchase via the Oppo Malaysia online store. It is offered in three colour options, dubbed Lavender Sky, Midnight Grey, and Sunset Orange. The phone will be available for purchase in a single 12GB + 512GB RAM and storage configuration. The new Oppo Find X9s is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9500s chipset and a 7,25mAh battery.
Vivo Y6t has launched in China as a budget 5G smartphone with a 6,500mAh battery, 120Hz LCD panel, and Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset. It comes in three variants, starting at CNY 1,699 (roughly Rs. 23,300), and supports up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. The phone runs OriginOS 6 based on Android 16 and features a 13-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front camera. It also includes SGS-certified durability, OTG reverse charging, and standard connectivity features.
Redmi K90 Max has been launched in China. It came in three colour options with a 6.83-inch display and an 8,550mAh Battery with 100W wired fast charging support. The Redmi K90 Max is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 9500 SoC alongside up to 16GB RAM and up to 1TB storage.
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra was launched in China and the global markets on Tuesday. It arrives as the top-of-the-line model in the flagship Find X9 lineup, joining the Find X9 and Find X9 Pro models. The handset is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, coupled with 16GB of RAM. It sports a 2K-resolution display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a Hasselblad-backed quad rear camera unit. The Oppo Find X9 Ultra packs a 7,050mAh silicon-carbon battery with 100W wired fast charging support.
Oppo Find X9s Pro has been launched in China as the latest addition to the company's flagship X lineup. The new smartphone will be available for purchase in the country via the company’s online store. The phone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity chipset. Moreover, the handset is backed by a 7,025mAh battery. On top of this, the new Oppo Find X9s Pro carries a Hasselblad-tuned rear camera system, led by two 200-megapixel shooters. It is offered in Energetic Orange, Free White, Native Titanium, and Riding the Wind (translated from Chinese) colour options.
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is all set to be launched in China next week. In the days leading up to its launch, the brand has been revealing several key details, including its design and colourway. While official specifications still remain under wraps, the upcoming handset has now been sighted on a benchmarking website. The listing not only sheds light on some of the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra’s internals, but also confirms its moniker.
In a new leak, several images showing off the design of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ have surfaced online. The renders show the phone in five shades with a hole-punch display design. On the rear, it has a square-shaped camera unit in the upper-left corner. The overall design looks similar to that of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro.
Vivo Y600 Pro has been listed on multiple websites ahead of its launch in China, including China Telecom, Geekbench, and China’s 3C. The handset was spotted on the China Telecom site with the model number V2561A, revealing colourways, storage options, display size, and camera configuration. The phone has also been spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking platform with the same model number, revealing that it will be powered by an octa core MediaTek chipset. On top of this, the smartphone has been listed on China’s 3C database with the same model number, hinting that it will offer 80W wired fast charging.
Motorola Razr 2026 will be launched in the US soon, the company has revealed. Additionally, the company has revealed the colour options for the handset, while hinting at its design. The teaser also mentions “April 29”, a date on which the tech firm could either launch the foldable or start revealing key details about the handset. This comes shortly after a report highlighted that the Motorola Razr 2026 will be launched in the country on May 21. The pricing, along with RAM and storage configurations of the phone, have also surfaced online in the past.
The Redmi A7 Pro 4G and Redmi A7 4G were launched in India on Tuesday. The handsets are the latest addition to the brand’s entry-level smartphone lineup in the country, and debut a week after the introduction of the Redmi A7 Pro 5G. Both models are powered by the Unisoc T7250 processor, paired with 64GB of onboard storage. The Redmi A7 Pro 4G and Redmi A7 4G are equipped with a 13-megapixel rear camera.
Samsung is reportedly testing silicon-carbon battery technology for future flagship smartphones, even as the Galaxy S26 Ultra retains a 5,000mAh battery. A new report claims the company is evaluating high-capacity cells up to 20,000mAh using new stacking methods. While the technology allows higher energy density without increasing thickness, current prototypes fall short of durability targets. Samsung is taking a cautious approach due to safety standards, but the Galaxy S27 Ultra could become the first model to adopt the upgrade.
A new leak has revealed a list of iPhone models compatible with iOS 27. As per the leak, the upcoming operating system will only be available on iPhone 12 and newer models. Apple's iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 models, which launched in 2019, are absent from the list. These models currently support iOS 26. The alleged compatibility list includes the iPhone 12 lineup, iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPhone 13 series, iPhone 14 series and more.
Poco M8s 5G has been launched in select global markets as the latest addition to the Chinese smartphone maker’s budget M lineup. The handset is slated to go on sale globally via the Xiaomi online store. The new Poco M8s 5G will be available for purchase in Black and White colour options, while being offered in 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB RAM and storage configurations. Moreover, the Poco M8s 5G is powered by a Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 chipset from Qualcomm, paired with a 7,000mAh battery. The handset supports 33W wired fast charging and 18W wired reverse charging.
Apple on Monday rolled out the iOS 26.5 Beta 3 update for iPhone. While it is not a major update, there are still fixes for several bugs and glitches discovered in previous iterations of the OS. The Cupertino-based tech giant says iOS 26.5 Beta 3 resolves an issue where some wallpapers failed to install or could not be removed from the Wallpaper Gallery. Apart from this, developers will be able to access four new features in the native software framework StoreKit.
iPhone 18 will be launched with various downgrades compared to the iPhone 17, including but not limited to manufacturing process, chipset specifications, and RAM, according to a tipster. Apple is reportedly planning to do this to save costs. Moreover, these downgrades are said to bring the standard iPhone 18 model closer to the rumoured low-cost handset in the series, iPhone 18e. This comes as a report recently highlighted that the company is planning to launch the iPhone 18 at the same price as its predecessor, despite the soaring memory prices.
Vivo has reportedly increased prices of several smartphones in India, with hikes between Rs. 1,000 and Rs. 4,000, as highlighted by tipster Abhishek Yadav. The revised pricing, effective April 21, is reflected on the company’s official website and affects models such as the Vivo T5x, V70 series, and Y-series phones. The move aligns with a broader industry trend, possibly driven by rising component costs. Gadgets 360 has reached out to Vivo for comment, but the company has not yet responded.
Oppo Find X9 Ultra is set to launch in China later today. Ahead of the launch, the company has confirmed the key specifications of the phone. The Oppo Find X9 Ultra will come with a 7,050mAh battery, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and a 2K resolution display. The new phone will launch in China and other global markets on April 21, alongside the Oppo Find X9s and the Oppo Find X9s Pro.
Motorola’s Razr 2026 series could launch in North America on May 21, according to a Dealabs leak. The lineup may include the Razr 2026, Razr+ 2026, Ultra, and Fold models, with prices starting at $799.99. The Razr 2026 is expected to use a Dimensity 7450X chip and a 120Hz display, while the Razr+ 2026 may offer a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC and a 165Hz screen. Both could feature dual 50-megapixel cameras, Android 16, and improved battery and charging support.
Infinix GT 50 Pro will be launched in select global markets on April 24, the company has announced. The smartphone will be positioned as a gaming smartphone, which has been teased to feature pressure-sensitive shoulder triggers. The handset will also be equipped with a liquid cooling system for thermal management. The upcoming Infinix GT 50 Pro will also be equipped with a 1.5K flat AMOLED display, offering up to 144Hz of refresh rate, with support for 144 fps gaming. It will be sold in at least two colour options.
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) said in an April 8 order that Apple has not submitted details of its financials and its views on the investigation since October 2024, and instead cited a separate case pending in the Delhi High Court where the company has challenged India's entire antitrust penalty law.
The Huawei Pura 90 series was launched in China on Monday. The latest lineup comprises three models — Huawei Pura 90, Pura 90 Pro, and Pura 90 Pro Max. All of the latest Huawei handsets are powered by the company’s proprietary Kirin 9000 series chipsets, with the Pura 90 Pro and Pro Max variants featuring Kirin 9030S SoC under the hood. The Huawei Pura 90 series runs on HarmonyOS 6.1, which has been developed independently of Android.
