Xiaomi may unveil HyperOS 3.1 at Mobile World Congress 2026, according to a new report. The update is rumoured to introduce an iOS Bridge feature designed to improve connectivity between Xiaomi devices and Apple products. Expected features include iPhone call notifications on Xiaomi devices, improved AirPods integration and direct wireless file sharing between platforms. The update could debut alongside the Xiaomi 17 series. However, Xiaomi has not officially confirmed HyperOS 3.1 or the reported features so far.
Realme C83 5G will be launched in India on March 7 at 12 pm local time, the Chinese smartphone maker revealed on Wednesday. A dedicated microsite for the handset has been made live on Flipkart, confirming its availability in the country via the e-commerce platform. Moreover, the key specifications and features of the upcoming phone have been revealed by the company, including its battery capacity, design, colour options, and display. This comes soon after the pricing of the handset in India surfaced online, along with the RAM and storage configurations.
Oppo Find N6 has surfaced in multiple leaks suggesting upgrades to its hinge and display technology. A tipster claims the foldable was recognised by TÜV Rheinland as the flattest tested device, reportedly using a titanium alloy hinge and self healing glass. A leaked X video also shows a near zero crease inner display. The phone is expected to feature large dual displays, a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, a 6,000mAh battery and a high resolution multi camera setup.
Infinix Note Edge 5G is now available for purchase in India via Flipkart. The handset was launched in the country earlier this month. The handset is currently on sale in Lunar Titanium, Silk Green, and Stellar Blue colour options. Moreover, it is offered in 6GB + 128GB, 8GB + 128GB, and 8GB + 256GB RAM and storage configurations. The new phone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7100 chipset, paired with a Mali-G610 GPU. It sports a 6.78-inch 1.5K (1,208x2,644 pixels) LTPS 3D curved AMOLED display.
Vivo V70 FE is expected to be launched soon. Although Vivo has yet to confirm the launch of a new Vivo smartphone, it was spotted on the Google Play supported devices list. It has reportedly spotted on the Google Play Console with an official-looking image. It is said to come with a MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Turbo chipset and a 7,000mAh battery. It is expected to launch on February 28 in three colour options. It could feature a dual rear camera unit including a 200-megapixel main sensor.
Samsung is said to have hiked the price of several Galaxy A and Galaxy F series models in India. A leaked internal document appears to detail revised pricing across multiple models in the company’s budget and mid-range portfolio. While the company has not officially announced any changes, the leak indicates that the updated prices may already be effective across retail and online channels.
The Xiaomi 17 series is all set to be launched in global markets on February 28. The Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition models are expected to be released at the launch event. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition is believed to arrive under a different name in the international markets. While we wait for the official confirmation, a leak has revealed that it will come with the Leica Leitzphone moniker. The live images of this Xiaomi smartphone emerged in live images on X.
OnePlus 16 will be launched with less than 1mm-thick bezels on the front, a tipster claims. It is said to be the only flagship smartphone this year that will sport such thin bezels around the display. Moreover, the leaker claims that the Chinese smartphone maker will equip the OnePlus 16 with a built-in active cooling fan to control the temperatures and capacitive shoulder triggers for gaming. However, the company has yet to confirm these details. If this turns out to be true, it would be a significant improvement over the 1.15mm-thick bezels on the OnePlus 15.
Alleged renders of the Oppo Find N6 have emerged online, showing its design. The renders show the phone in two colours with a circular-shaped rear camera module. The LED flash is positioned outside the camera module, indicating a slight design change from last year's Find N5. Everything else appears unchanged from the Find N5. The Oppo Find N6 is rumoured to come with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset alongside up to 16GB RAM and up to 1TB storage.
The iPhone 18 series is rumoured to be unveiled at Apple's September event, headlined by the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. According to a report, both purported handsets could feature several quality-of-life upgrades, including a redesigned Dynamic Island. The Cupertino-based tech giant will reportedly equip the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max with a smaller notch compared to the current iPhone 17 Pro lineup.
The OnePlus 15R was launched in India in December, 2025, as the company’s latest performance-focused smartphone, sitting below the OnePlus 15R is the flagship lineup. The handset was introduced at a starting price tag of under Rs. 50,000 in the country, and now rivals the recently launched iQOO 15R. According to a tipster, however, the mid-flagship could soon witness a MOP (Market Operating Price) revision, beginning as early as next month.
Samsung's first Galaxy Unpacked event of 2026 is right around the corner. While the company has yet to reveal the products that will be announced, the annual event is expected to witness the launch of the new generation Galaxy S series, ubiquitously known as the Galaxy S26 series. Samsung says it will showcase Galaxy AI features that make the day “easy and effortless”. The tech giant has already commenced the pre-reservations for the phones in India and the global markets.
Honor Magic V6 design has been revealed by the Chinese smartphone maker days ahead of its March 1 global launch. The upcoming foldable smartphone is also confirmed to be launched in China soon. In a post on Weibo, the company has confirmed that the phone will be sold at least in the Red Rabbit (translated from Chinese) colour option. The handset will carry a triple rear camera unit, housed inside a circular camera module on the back. It is also teased to sport a dual LED flash setup. It is shown to feature relatively thin hinges.
Xiaomi has confirmed global colour options for the Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra ahead of their February 28 launch. The Xiaomi 17 will launch globally in black, blue, and pink, while the Ultra will arrive in Starlit Green. In India, the Xiaomi 17 is teased in black and green, and the Ultra in black. European pricing and configurations have leaked earlier. The features of the phones are known from China, though global variants may feature smaller batteries.
iQOO Z11x has been spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking platform, revealing its chipset, OS, RAM, and performance numbers. The handset was spotted with an octa core MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chipset, paired with 8GB of RAM. It was listed with Android 16 and a Mali-G615 MC2 GPU, too. The phone managed to score 1,057 points in single-core performance and 2,704 points in multi-core performance. The listing suggests that the iQOO Z11x got 3,050 points in the OpenCL test.
Realme P4 Lite is now available for purchase in India via Flipkart and the Realme India online store. The new handset is offered in three colourways, dubbed Beach Gold, Obsidian Black, and Sea Blue, and two RAM and storage configurations. The Realme P4 Lite is backed by a 6,300mAh battery. It features 15W wired charging, too. The handset carries a single 13-megapixel camera on the back and a 5-megapixel camera on the front for selfies and video calls. It is powered by an octa core Unisoc T7250 chipset.
Rainbow Six Mobile has been officially launched worldwide on iOS and Android, Ubisoft announced on Monday. It is a free-to-play tactical shooter developed by Ubisoft Montreal in collaboration with several other Ubisoft studios. It is a standalone experience built specifically for smartphones. The game brings the core gameplay loop of the Rainbow Six franchise to mobile devices, featuring competitive 5v5 matches, destructible environments, and operator-based abilities.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will be backed by a 4,855mAh rated cell, which could be marketed as a 5,000mAh battery, according to a leaked European Union's European Product Registry for Energy Labelling (EPREL) listing. Meanwhile, the standard Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26+ models will reportedly pack 4,175mAh and 4,755mAh rated batteries. The South Korean tech giant is expected to market these as 4,200mAh and 4,800mAh cells, respectively. This is in line with previous leaks, which hinted at similar battery capacities for the three handsets.
The iQOO 15R was launched in India on Tuesday. It joins its higher-end sibling, the iQOO 15, in the company’s flagship lineup. The latest handset from the Vivo sub-brand sports a 1.5K 144Hz AMOLED screen. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip, which also powers the OnePlus 15. The iQOO 15R has a dual rear camera setup, headlined by a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-700V sensor. It packs a 7,600mAh battery.
iPhone 18 Pro will be launched by the Cupertino-based smartphone maker with a significant upgrade in terms of the camera department, a tipster claims. The upcoming flagship handset could be equipped with a 24-megapixel camera on the front for selfies and videos, which is expected to be housed inside a relatively smaller Dynamic Island feature. The phone is rumoured to be unveiled in India and other global markets later this year, in September. It could be accompanied by the iPhone 18 Pro Max and Apple’s first foldable handset, which could be named the iPhone Fold.
OnePlus 15T will debut in China soon, as confirmed by community lead Shuai Lan. The compact flagship is expected to feature a 6.32-inch 1.5K 165Hz OLED display and run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. It may pack a 7,000mAh to 8,000mAh battery with 100W charging. Leaked camera details vary between triple and dual 50-megapixel setups. A OnePlus 15s variant is also rumoured for global markets.
Oppo Find N6 will be launched in China soon, the smartphone maker announced on Tuesday. Along with the announcement, the tech firm has also teased the front design of the upcoming foldable phone. It is shown to feature relatively thin bezels. Moreover, it is confirmed to be equipped with a Hasselblad-tuned camera unit. However, the company has yet to reveal other details, including the exact launch date, battery, chipset, camera configuration, pricing, and colourways, about the Oppo Find N6. A tipster recently claimed that the handset will be launched in China and select global markets on March 17.
The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to be unveiled at Apple’s September event, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro Max and the long-rumoured iPhone Fold models. According to a tipster, the purported handset has entered the early stages of test production. Apple is said to have begun limited-scale manufacturing runs of the iPhone 18 Pro as part of its engineering validation and production readiness process, months ahead of its official unveiling.
The iQOO 15R is all set to launch in India today (Tuesday). It is expected to arrive as the newest addition to the company's flagship lineup, which already comprises the iQOO 15. In the days leading up to its debut, the Vivo sub-brand has revealed a few details about the upcoming handset. It will sport a 1.5K AMOLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate. The iQOO 15R is confirmed to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset.
Samsung Galaxy S26 series will support the Perplexity AI agent, Samsung announced on Monday. The Samsung Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra lineup will offer Perplexity AI support this alongside Galaxy AI. Users can activate Perplexity with the “Hey Plex” hotword or the side button. It will function across Samsung’s built‑in apps and select third‑party apps, accordingto the company.
Vivo V70 FE will be equipped with a 7,000mAh battery, a tipster claims. The phone is expected to feature 90W wired fast charging support. It is claimed to be offered in three colour options, dubbed Muse Purple, Ocean Blue, and Titanium Silver. It could ship with IP68 + IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance. The rumoured Vivo V70 FE will reportedly run on OriginOS 6, which is based on Android 16. Moreover, the smartphone maker might offer six years of OS updates for the phone. However, the company has yet to confirm the launch of the handset.
OnePlus was rumoured to have cancelled its upcoming mid-flagship, ubiquitously known as the OnePlus 15s. This was amidst speculation around the company facing a significant internal collapse within Oppo, its parent company's broader ecosystem. A tipster, however, has recently claimed that the purported handset’s development is back on track for the calendar year. The OnePlus 15s’ camera hardware may be changed compared to what was previously anticipated, according to the claim.
Nothing Phone 4a series, which is expected to include the standard Phone 4a and Phone 4a Pro models, is scheduled to be launched in India on March 5 by the UK-based smartphone maker. Ahead of its unveiling in the country and other global markets, the company has shared an image of the Nothing Phone 4a, revealing its design. The phone appears in a white colour option. It is shown to feature a triple rear camera setup, housed inside a horizontal pill-shaped camera module. It appears with a new notification alert interface, which could be the Glyph Bar.
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion will be equipped with a 7,000mAh silicon carbon battery, according to the updated microsite on Flipkart. The upcoming smartphone is confirmed to go on sale in India via e-commerce platform. It will be offered in three Pantone-curated colourways, dubbed Silhouette, Blue Surf, and Country Air. All three options will boast a “leather-inspired” texture on the back panel. The company claims that the handset will be the first to be equipped with a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-710 camera sensor.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will launch with a new Privacy Display that limits viewing angles so people nearby cannot see sensitive information, like purchase alerts or private chats. Samsung has confirmed this hardware feature. Now, a tipster claims that Chinese phone makers are also testing similar technology for their upcoming devices, suggesting wider use of privacy‑focused screens soon.
Croma’s Everything Apple Sale has begun in India, with offers on a wide range of Apple products, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and wearables. The retailer has announced deals on popular iPhone models like the iPhone 17 and iPhone 16. Consequently, customers who wish to upgrade from their existing iPhones or make a switch from Android to iOS can avail of the offers to get the Apple handsets at considerably lower prices than their market rates.
Apple is rumoured to launch the iPhone 18 series in September, headlined by the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models. According to a seasoned journalist, the Cupertino-based tech giant will introduce a new red finish for the Pro models, marking a notable shift in Apple’s Pro colour strategy. The same report also sheds light on the company’s foldable iPhone, ubiquitously known as the iPhone Fold, including the type of colour palette Apple is currently testing for the purported handset.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has been spotted in in-hand images, as YouTuber Sahil Karoul has managed to purchase the upcoming flagship smartphone ahead of its launch. The YouTuber also compared the handset with the design and dimensions of the iPhone 17 Pro Max, Vivo X300 Pro, and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. The Galaxy S26 Ultra appears to be slightly larger than the iPhone 17 Pro Max, while appearing to be similar in dimensions to its predecessor. Additionally, the YouTuber has shared a video on X, revealing that the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s S Pen stylus will not support Bluetooth functionalities, the same as last year’s Galaxy S25 Ultra.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 series is expected to launch at the Galaxy Unpacked event scheduled for this week. A YouTuber, however, has allegedly managed to purchase the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra days ahead of its official unveiling. The early retail unit leak sheds light on the South Korean tech conglomerate’s rumoured privacy screen feature, which was described as a “secret” feature that Samsung is keeping under wraps for the launch event.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event is scheduled to take place on February 25 in San Francisco, California. Just days ahead of the formal release, marketing images of the Galaxy S26 Ultra leaked online. It is expected to feature the same rear camera system and battery specifications as the Galaxy S25 Ultra. It could feature a quad rear camera unit led by a 200-megapixel primary sensor and a 5,000mAh battery.
Apple is said to be hosting a “special Apple experience” event on March 4. While the Cupertino-based tech giant has yet to confirm its showcases, a seasoned journalist has shed light on the five products we can expect to see at the event. Among the anticipated introductions is the iPhone 17e, Apple’s next-generation non-flagship iPhone. Apart from this, the company could unveil updates across its iPad, Mac, and accessories portfolio, along with software refinements.
Google is reportedly rolling out Call Recording in the Pixel Phone app to more countries beyond the United States. According to a new report, users in several European markets have started receiving the feature, with Google confirming availability in supported regions by the end of February, subject to local laws. The feature works on Pixel 6 and newer devices running Android 14 or later. It allows manual or automatic recording with mandatory audio notifications and flexible storage options.
Oppo Find X9 Ultra will be equipped with a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with a 1/1.28-inch sensor on the back, according to a tipster. Moreover, the upcoming handset is tipped to also feature a secondary 50-megapixel telephoto camera on the back with up to 10x optical zoom capabilities. On the other hand, the Vivo X300 Ultra could be launched with a triple rear camera setup, headlined by a 200-megapixel primary shooter with a 1/12-inch sensor and 35mm focal length. This comes shortly after Oppo’s executive confirmed that the Find X9 Ultra will pack a battery exceeding 7,000mAh capacity.
Redmi A7 could launch soon, as it has surfaced on Thailand's National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) certification website. The listing revealed its model number and connectivity options. It could be launched alongside the Redmi A7 Pro. The Redmi A7 is rumoured to feature a 6.9-inch display and could run on the Unisoc T7250 chipset.
The Poco X8 Pro series is expected to launch globally soon, with multiple models tipped to debut under the lineup. Recent reports suggest that at least two variants — the Poco X8 Pro and Poco X8 Pro Max — could be unveiled as the successor to 2025’s X7 lineup. While the Xiaomi sub-brand has yet to confirm the handsets, new renders of the Poco X8 Pro and Poco X8 Pro Max have been leaked online by a tipster, offering a detailed look at their design and colour options.
Realme C83 5G price in India, along with RAM and storage configurations have been leaked online ahead of its official launch in the country. The C-series smartphone is tipped to come in three RAM and storage options with up to 6GB of onboard memory and a maximum of 128GB of storage. It could be offered in two colour options. It could come with a starting price tag of Rs. 13,499 and is likely to sit below the Realme C85 5G in the market.
Xiaomi will launch the Xiaomi 17 series globally in Barcelona on February 28, with the Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra expected. The Ultra has appeared on Geekbench, and pricing details have surfaced. The Xiaomi 17 may start at EUR 999 (roughly Rs. 1,07,000), while the Ultra could begin at EUR 1,499 (roughly Rs. 1,61,000). Buyers will receive a 24-month quality assurance plan and one free screen replacement. The India pricing is expected to be higher than their predecessors.
Motorola has teased the Edge 70 Fusion on Flipkart ahead of its India launch, with more details set for February 23. Leaked marketing images confirm the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset and up to 12GB RAM. The phone may feature a 6.78-inch 144Hz quad curved OLED display, IP68 and IP69 ratings, and a 7,000mAh battery with 68W fast charging. It is also expected to offer leather-inspired finishes in multiple Pantone-curated colours.
Xiaomi introduced the Xiaomi 15T and Xiaomi 14T in September in previous years. However, a new leak suggests that the Chinese tech brand will change this launch pattern this year. The Xiaomi 17T series is tipped to launch in May. The standard Xiaomi 17T is said to run on a MediaTek Dimensity 8500 chipset, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro variant could run on the Dimensity 9500 SoC.
Realme P4 Lite has been launched in India by the Chinese smartphone maker as the latest addition to its smartphone lineup. The handset will go on sale in the country on February 24 via Flipkart and the Realme India online store. It is currently available for pre-ordering in Beach Gold, Obsidian Black, and Sea Blue colour options. The phone is backed by a 6,300mAh battery. It features 15W wired charging support. The new Realme P4 Lite is powered by a Unisoc T7250 chipset, along with 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage.
Apple’s C1X model, which is found on the iPhone Air, “suddenly” malfunctioned, a Reddit user complains. The user said that, on Thursday, he woke up to find his iPhone Air not receiving cellular reception. Upon running mobile diagnostics, the user found that a hardware issue had been detected. They claimed that the phone had no physical damage. Apple launched the iPhone Air in September 2025, claiming the phone to be the thinnest iPhone model ever. The handset features Apple’s C1X modem, which is claimed to be faster and more efficient than the C1 modem found on the iPhone 16e.
Samsung Electronics today announced the beta program for its latest version of Bixby. With the latest update, users can ask the on-device assistant for what they need through natural language. Additionally, it expands access to up-to-date answers from the open web. Samsung's updated Bixby experience in One UI 8.5 is currently available in select markets like Germany, India, Korea, Poland, the UK, and the US. Samsung has planned a wider rollout in the coming months.
The Poco X8 series is rumoured to launch soon in global markets as the successor to the 2025 Poco X7 lineup. Ahead of its anticipated debut, specifications of the Poco X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max models have surfaced in a fresh leak. According to a tipster, the purported handsets from the Xiaomi sub-brand will feature 1.5K 120Hz OLED screens, up to IP69K ingress protection ratings, and up to 100W fast charging support.
Nothing Phone 4a series will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chipsets, the tech firm announced on Thursday via a social media post. The lineup, which is expected to include the Phone 4a and Phone 4a Pro, is confirmed to be launched in India by the tech firm on March 5 at 4pm IST. The Phone 4a series will be available for purchase in the country via Flipkart. Recently, a report highlighted that the standard model will be powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset. It might pack a 5,400mAh battery.
Infinix Xpad 30E has been launched in select markets with an 11-inch full-HD+ LCD screen and a 7,000mAh battery with 18W charging support. It has a MediaTek Helio G80 chipset paired with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. It features a 5-megapixel rear camera unit. It sports an 8-megapixel front-facing camera for selfies and video chats.