Worldwide foldable smartphone shipments are set to grow 10 percent year-on-year to 20.6 million units in 2025, according to IDC, and are expected to outperform the overall smartphone market through the forecast period. By 2029, foldables are projected to account for over 10 percent of global smartphone market value. Growth is expected to surge in 2026, driven by launches from Apple, Samsung, and Huawei. Apple alone could capture over 22 percent unit share, boosting the segment’s premium value.

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.

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.

Realme GT Neo 6 series is expected to go official soon with at least two new handsets. The Chinese smartphone brand is yet to reveal the exact moniker or launch details of the phones officially. Still, ahead of it, a Chinese tipster has suggested the chipsets of purported Realme GT Neo 6 and Realme GT Neo 6 SE.

Oppo officially introduced the Android 14-based ColorOS 14 globally in November 2023. It comes with a new water-based Aquamorphic design and a Trinity Engine which is claimed to improve the overall performance of a phone. The company has now announced the devices which will get the stable version of the ColorOS 14 in March.

Vivo Y200 Pro 5G is expected to arrive soon as the next entrant in the Vivo Y200 series. The Chinese smartphone brand is yet to confirm the existence of the Vivo Y200 Pro 5G model, but ahead of it, the phone has reportedly appeared on the Play Console with the model number V2303 and an official-looking image. It is expected to run on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC, alongside 8GB of RAM. The Vivo Y200 Pro 5G could come as a rebrand of the Vivo V29e.

Huawei P70 series is expected to launch soon as a successor to the Huawei P60 lineup. The upcoming series may include a base, a Pro and an Art variant, similar to its preceding models. Now, a leak of the phone's protective cover has hinted at a redesigned camera module of the Huawei P70.

Xiaomi 15 might offer multiple new advancements to users, as per a new report. The next generation of Xiaomi’s flagship series, which can comprise the vanilla Xiaomi 15, Xiaomi 15 Pro, and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, could feature an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, ditching the optical fingerprint scanner of its predecessor.

iQoo Z9 5G is all set to launch on March 12 in India. Just a week before the official debut, the Vivo sub-brand has confirmed the key specifications of the handset. The iQoo Z9 5G is teased to come with an AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate. It is equipped with dual stereo speakers and a 5,000mAh battery. The iQoo Z9 5G is already confirmed to run on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 SoC.

Google has started rolling out its usual monthly security patch. This time, it comes with the quarterly Pixel Feature Drop, which brings several new features for various Pixel devices across product categories. While all currently supported devices are eligible for the security update, only certain (read newer) Pixel devices will receive all the new software add-ons made available with the latest Feature Drop.

Samsung has announced that new Galaxy A Series models will be introduced in India soon. Alongside the launch date, Samsung has confirmed some features that the phones will carry. The company has not yet confirmed the monikers of the handsets, but they are expected to be the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G.

Lava Blaze Curve 5G was launched in India on Tuesday (March 5) as the latest 5G offering by domestic smartphone maker Lava International. The new handset comes in two colour options and runs on an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 7050 SoC. The Lava Blaze Curve 5G has a 6.67-inch 3D curved display with 120Hz refresh rate.

OnePlus Ace 3V is said to be in the works as a possible successor of the OnePlus Ace 2V. Ahead of any official announcement, a Chinese tipster claims that the OnePlus Ace 3V will be powered by Qualcomm’s latest generation of Snapdragon 7 series chipset. The tipster also states that the OnePlus 13, which is expected to come as a follow-up to OnePlus 12, would run on a Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC.

Nothing Phone 2a is set to launch in India on March 5. The company has revealed the design and processor details of the handset ahead of the launch. Now Nothing CEO Carl Pei has confirmed the price range of the phone in the country. The company has also announced the dates and offers of a flash sale in several locations around the world.

Xiaomi 14 series was globally introduced ahead of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 on February 25. The lineup includes three models - a base Xiaomi 14, a Xiaomi 14 Pro and a Xiaomi 14 Ultra. The company has previously confirmed that the Xiaomi 14 handset will launch in India on March 7. Now an official teaser teases the launch of the Xiaomi 14 series.

According to a tipster, Samsung will only use Exynos SoCs in the entire Galaxy S25 series next year. However, the Galaxy Z Fold phones launching in 2025 are said to come with Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets. While the in-house Exynos 2400 SoC powers the regular Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+ in markets outside the US including India, the Galaxy S24 Ultra runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC across all countries.

Samsung Galaxy A35 5G could soon be introduced by the company as the successor of the Galaxy A34 5G, which made its debut in March 2023. Ahead of the launch, new renders of the smartphone have surfaced that showcase what it could look like. Additionally, the report has also hinted at the key specifications of the handset.

Vivo V29e price in India has been slashed by Rs. 1,000. The smartphone was launched as part of the Vivo V20 series in August last year. The Vivo V29e runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC and is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with 44W wired fast charging support.

Multiple Google Pixel phone users have spotted a new "Satellite SOS" option under the Safety & emergency option in the Settings section. It appears between Emergency SOS and Car Crash Detection options. However, taping on the Satellite SOS does not take any action currently.

The Vivo X Fold 3 Pro is the successor to the Vivo X Fold+, which, like the recent X Fold 2, was only available in the Chinese market. According to various leaks, it is expected that Vivo will announce two foldables this year, much like its regular camera-centric flagship, the Vivo X100, which is also available in a Pro variant called the X100 Pro.

Realme 12 5G is set to launch in India on March 6. Realme has also revealed some key features of the model ahead of its India launch. The design, camera and colourway of the Realme 12 5G have been confirmed so far. Now, it is teased to get a Dynamic Button.

Samsung Galaxy F15 5G was launched in India on Monday (March 4) as the latest F-series smartphone from the brand. The new handset comes with a 90Hz AMOLED screen and runs on MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ SoC. The Galaxy F15 5G is offered in three different colour options and is backed by a 6,000mAh battery unit.

Apple is reportedly gearing up to announce multiple devices soon but without much fanfare. The Cupertino-based tech giant is said to refresh its tablet lineup with its new silicon via a press release, after skipping it in 2023. A report has claimed that new MacBook Air models, a new colour option for iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, and several other products could also be launched by the company.

Poco X6 Neo live images reveal a dual-camera setup, gold colour options, and more.

iPhone SE 4 is expected to launch as a successor to the iPhone SE (2022) model. Several leaks and reports have suggested the design and feature elements that the phone may launch with. Now, CAD renders of the iPhone SE 4 have leaked and show the expected design of the phone.

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE could be introduced this year, as per a new leak. Samsung made a strange decision when it launched the Galaxy S23 FE as the successor to the Galaxy S21 FE, skipping one in the middle. However, information about the next generation of the FE lineup has emerged, hinting at its possible launch.

Moto X50 Ultra may be unveiled soon since the phone has recently been teased officially. The company teaser hinted at the design of the handset. It has been tipped to be launched globally with slight changes and a different moniker. It is expected to come with upgrades over the last Moto X-series model, the Moto X40.

Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G is confirmed to launch in India soon. The phone has officially been teased by the company. It appears with a large circular rear camera module, similar to the ones seen on Realme 12 series models unveiled recently. Now the company announced a new contactless control feature that the Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G will have.

Infinix Smart 8 Plus was launched in India on Friday, March 1. The phone comes with an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity chipset and a large battery. It is also equipped with AI-backed dual rear cameras and the company's Magic Ring feature. The handset ships with an Android 13 Go Edition-based user interface.

Nokia G42 5G was launched in India in September 2023 with two colour options and a single RAM and storage configuration. In October last year, the company introduced a third colourway and a second RAM and storage option as well. Now the company has announced a new 4GB RAM variant of the handset, which is set to be the cheapest variant of the phone.

As the expected launch of Samsung’s highly-anticipated Galaxy Z foldables draws nearer, we now have an expected launch timeline and a location, both of which happen to be out of the ordinary. Additionally, new details about the cheaper variant of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 have also showed up in the rumour mill.

Qualcomm, the chipmaker whose SoCs power nearly a third of all smartphones globally, is working on its next generation flagship chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. The company has now provided an update on the SoC, that will likely power upcoming high-end Android phones. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chip will launch later this year in October at the Snapdragon Summit.