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Samsung is reportedly planning a major push into wider-screen foldables with the upcoming Galaxy Wide Fold. According to a new report, the South Korean tech giant is targeting an initial production run of around 1 million units, its largest for a special foldable model so far. The device is expected to launch alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Flip 8 in Q3. Leaks suggest a 7.6-inch 4:3 foldable display, a 5.4-inch cover screen, and a book-style design aimed at competing with Apple’s first foldable iPhone.
Oppo K15 series could be launched in India soon, as the Chinese smartphone maker has announced that it will launch a new K series handset in the country in the coming weeks. The company has also teased the design of the upcoming phone, showing it with a dual rear camera unit, housed inside a pill-shaped camera module. Moreover, a dedicated microsite for the Oppo K series phone is now live on Flipkart, confirming its availability in the country via the e-commerce platform. It is teased to succeed the Oppo K13 series, which includes the Oppo 13x, Oppo K13, Oppo K13 Turbo, and Oppo K13 Turbo Pro.
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is expected to go official as a successor to the Edge 60 Fusion. Ahead of the formal launch, design renders of the phone have surfaced on the web. It is said to run on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset. It could feature a 6.78-inch AMOLED display and a 7,000mAh battery.
Nothing will open its flagship store in Bengaluru on February 14, the Carl Pei-led smartphone maker announced on Tuesday. The new store will be the UK-based tech firm’s first flagship store outside London. Nothing’s first store in India is teased to feature a dedicated space for customers, where they can have an in-hand experience of their devices before making a purchasing decision. This comes as the company increasingly shifts its focus to India. Nothing’s sub-brand CMF, which is now headquartered in India, recently became a legally incorporated entity in the country.
The Samsung Galaxy A07 5G is anticipated to be launched in India soon, following its debut in select global markets earlier this month. It is rumoured to arrive as a 5G variant of the Galaxy A07 4G, which was introduced in August last year. While the company has yet to confirm the handset, the Galaxy A07 5G India pricing, along with the RAM and storage configurations, has been leaked by a tipster.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 Olympic Edition has been unveiled by the smartphone maker, which will be provided to about 3,800 Olympians and Paralympians from around 90 countries during the upcoming Milano Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics 2026, which is scheduled to start on February 6. The special edition model features a few exclusive functionalities, while carrying the same technical specifications. It ships in a new blue colourway, with the Samsung and Olympics logos appearing on the back panel.
India’s Minister of Electronics and Information Technology (IT), Ashwini Vaishnaw, reportedly issued a major statement of intent at the sidelines of the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos. As per the report, the Union Minister said that the country is in a prime position to create Indian smartphone brands that can compete with global leaders.
The Vivo X200T was launched in India on Tuesday. It arrives as the latest addition to the company's X200 lineup in the country, which already features the X200 and X200 Pro models. It is equipped with 50-megapixel triple cameras that have been co-engineered with Zeiss. The Vivo X200T is a sub-flagship, featuring a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. It packs a 6,200mAh battery with 90W fast charging.
The Oppo Find X9 lineup is rumoured to be expanded with the introduction of the Oppo Find X9s. While the company has yet to confirm the handset, key specifications of the purported handset have again surfaced. As per a tipster’s claims, the Oppo Find X9s will feature a triple rear camera setup, headlined by 200-megapixel primary and telephoto cameras. It is said to be a compact flagship with a 6.3-inch display, and could pack a 7,000mAh-class battery.
iQOO 15R is set to launch in India on February 24. It is expected to come with a 6.59-inch AMOLED display and a 7,600mAh battery. It is likely to run on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset. It could feature a dual rear camera unit, including a 200-megapixel primary shooter and an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera.
Nothing Phone 4a has been spotted on the UAE’s Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) certification website, a tipster claims. The rumoured smartphone was reportedly spotted with the model number A069. If this is true, the phone’s arrival could be near. This comes soon after the handset received approval from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), hinting at its imminent arrival in the country. Nothing’s purported Phone 4a series is expected to include two handsets, dubbed Nothing Phone 4a and Phone 4a Pro.
iQOO 15 Ultra will launch in China on February 4. The company is currently accepting pre-reservations for the upcoming phone through its official website in China. Customers who pre-book the phone will get a chance to win the iQOO TWS Air 3. Meanwhile, a Chinese tipster has suggested the specifications of the unannounced phone. It could come with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC and a 7,400mAh battery with 100W charging support.
Samsung Galaxy A57 has appeared on TENAA, revealing official images and key specifications ahead of the expected launch. The phone features a familiar design similar to the Galaxy A56 but comes in a new lavender colour with a slimmer 6.9mm profile and lighter 182g weight. It is listed with a 6.6-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, in-display fingerprint sensor, Exynos 1680 chipset, up to 12GB RAM, 50-megapixel triple rear cameras, and a 5,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging support.
The Redmi Turbo 5 series will be launched in China this month, the company announced on Monday via social media. The upcoming lineup is confirmed to include two models — Redmi Turbo 5 and Redmi Turbo 5 Max. The Xiaomi sub-brand showcased the latter in an orange colourway, while also revealing some details about its specifications. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max will be powered by a Dimensity 9500s chipset. It sports an M10 OLED panel and packs a 9,000mAh battery.
The iQOO 15 Ultra is confirmed to launch next month as the higher-end sibling of the flagship iQOO 15. A company official has now revealed a key gaming feature that the upcoming handset will support. It is claimed to be equipped with capacitive touch-based shoulder triggers for improved control and enhanced immersiveness while gaming. The iQOO 15 Ultra will have independent control chips to tackle input delay issues.
Apple is said to have recorded its strongest year yet in India. According to a report, market data reveals that the Cupertino-based tech giant’s shipments in the country grew significantly in 2025, helping it expand market share in what is now the world’s second-largest smartphone market by volume. Despite Apple’s strong performance, the overall smartphone market in India remained largely flat, with about 152 million units shipped throughout the year.
The Oppo Find N6 is said to be in development as the successor to the Oppo Find N5, which was launched in February 2025. The book-style foldable has now been listed on a certification website ahead of its anticipated debut, which hints towards its imminent arrival in select regions. This listing follows a previous sighting of the Oppo Find N6 on the China Compulsory Certification (CCC) website, otherwise known as 3C.
Vivo V70 series, which will reportedly include the standard Vivo V70 and Vivo V70 Elite models, will be launched in India in mid-February. The expected price range of the rumoured Vivo V70 lineup has also surfaced online, along with the colour options and renders. Both the Vivo V70 Elite and Vivo V70 are shown to feature triple rear camera setups. While the Vivo V70 will reportedly be offered in Passion Red and Lemon Yellow colour options, the Vivo V70 Elite could launch in the country in Passion Red, Sand Beige, and Black shades.
Apple will begin showing additional ads in App Store search results within a couple of months, the company has confirmed. The new ads will first appear on the App Store in the UK and Japan. Apple confirmed that other Apple Ads markets will be included by the end of March. This will be supported on devices using iOS and iPadOS 26.2 and later.
Security researchers have reportedly identified a new Android malware that uses artificial intelligence to carry out hidden ad fraud. The malware is said to rely on machine learning to identify and click ads automatically, often through a hidden browser window. It spreads mainly through casual games on alternative app stores and third-party APK platforms. While users may notice battery drain or higher data usage, experts warn that the malware could be misused for more serious threats beyond ad fraud.
Samsung has issued a statement regarding a Galaxy S25+ explosion incident that occurred last year. In a statement given to a publication, the South Korean tech conglomerate said that it had carried out an internal investigation over the alleged thermal runaway event, which occurred while the Galaxy S25+ handset was plugged in. The case, shared on social media, drew attention online, raising concerns around device safety despite the rarity of such incidents.
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion launch could be around the corner, with benchmark results now providing the first glimpse at its performance capabilities. A Geekbench listing confirms the device will feature the Snapdragon chipset and run the newest Android version. It is tipped to come with a 6.78-inch AMOLED display, a 50-megapixel rear camera unit and a 7,000mAh battery.
Samsung is rumoured to introduce its next-generation flagship smartphones, ubiquitously known as the Galaxy S26 series, in India and the global markets soon. While the South Korean tech giant has yet to confirm the handsets, their launch timeline has reportedly been leaked by a community moderator on Samsung’s community forum. As per the claim, the Galaxy S26 series, comprising the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra models, could be launched in February.
Oppo K15 Turbo series and the Poco X8 Pro lineup are expected to be launched soon by the Chinese smartphone makers. The technical specifications of the handsets have been surfacing online for a while. Now, a tipster has revealed that the Oppo K15 Turbo and the Poco X8 Pro will be launched with the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 chipsets. Meanwhile, the rumoured Oppo K15 Turbo Pro and the Poco X8 Pro Max will be powered by the same MediaTek Dimensity 9500s SoC. This comes shortly after the Poco X8 Pro was spotted on the BIS database, hinting at an imminent arrival in India.
Realme may soon expand its Note series with the entry-level Realme Note 80, as the device has been listed on Malaysia’s SIRIM certification database, according to a new report. The phone reportedly previously appeared on other certification platforms without revealing its name. The SIRIM listing confirms the Note 80 moniker and hints at a Southeast Asia launch. While specifications remain unknown, a separate listing is said to suggest support for 15W charging, indicating a basic hardware offering similar to the earlier Realme Note 70.
iQOO 15R will launch in India soon. Most recently, the phone was reportedly spotted on the Geekbench website with model number Vivo I2508. The listing shows the phone with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, Android 16 operating system and 8GB RAM. The iQOO 15R could be a version of the iQOO Z11 Turbo, which launched in China.
Motorola Signature has been launched in India. The handset is set to go on sale in the country via Flipkart in Pantone Martini Olive and Pantone Carbon colour options. The phone features up to 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.1 internal storage. An octa core Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset from Qualcomm, which is built on a 3nm process, powers the new Motorola smartphone. It is equipped with a 6.8-inch Super HD (1,264x2,780 pixels) LTPO Extreme AMOLED display, delivering up to 165Hz refresh rate, 100 percent DCI-P3 colour gamut, up to 6,200 nits of peak brightness, and 450 ppi pixel density.
The Vivo 70 series is rumoured to be in development as the successor to the V60 series. The lineup is expected to include four models — Vivo V70, Vivo V70 Elite 5G, Vivo V70 FE 5G, and Vivo V70 Lite 5G. While the company has yet to confirm the handsets, the purported Vivo V70 FE has been spotted on a certification website, which hints towards its impending debut in Europe.
Honor, on Thursday, sent media invites to publications, announcing that the Chinese smartphone maker will launch its new foldable, the Magic V6, and the Robot Phone, at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2026. The company revealed that the two new handsets will be unveiled on March 1, during its ‘AI Device Ecosystem Era’ showcase between 1pm to 2pm CET (12:30am to 1:30am IST). Other details about the smartphone remain under wraps. However, the tech firm did tease the design of the Honor Robot Phone in October 2025, which was shown to feature a pop-out rear camera attached to a gimbal.
Oppo is expected to launch the Find X9 Ultra as a premium flagship with a distinctive dual-tone design and high-end materials, according to a new report. The phone may feature a retro-inspired finish, a quad rear camera setup led by a 200-megapixel main sensor, and advanced telephoto zoom capabilities. It is expected to feature a 6.82-inch 2K AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, and a 7,300mAh battery, with a launch in China anticipated for early Q2.
Vivo V70 could launch soon. Ahead of the official announcement, it received its European Energy Label, which reveals a 6,320mAh battery and 55W fast wired charging. Vivo is expected to market it as a 6,500mAh battery. The listing suggests an IP68-rated build for dust and water resistance. For comparison, the Vivo V60 carries a 6,500mAh cell with 90W wired fast charging support.
The iPhone 17 series was launched in September 2025, and rumours about its potential successors are already surfacing. According to a tipster, the iPhone 18 Pro models could feature a Dynamic Island, which is 35 percent smaller in size compared to their iPhone 17 series counterparts. The Cupertino-based tech giant is expected to introduce an under-display infrared sensor for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, which may contribute to the downsizing of the notch.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 series is expected to be launched in India and the global markets in February. It is expected to comprise three models — Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra. Ahead of its anticipated debut, the purported Samsung Galaxy S26+ South Korean variant been sighted on a benchmarking website. The listing reveals some of its key specifications. The upcoming Samsung handset is expected to arrive with an octa-core processor and 12GB of RAM.
Realme Neo 8 launched in China with an 8,000mAh battery and 80W fast charging support. It runs on a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, alongside up to 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of onboard storage. It features a 6.78-inch AMOLED display. The phone has an IP66+IP68+IP69 rating for dust and splash resistance and a 16-megapixel selfie shooter.
Apple has asked the Delhi High Court to stop the country's antitrust watchdog from seeking its global financial records as part of an investigation into its app store policies, while it challenges the underlying law's validity, court papers show.
Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2026 is coming to an end in just a few hours. The annual Republic Day-themed sale event began on January 16 and is going to conclude at midnight on January 22. However, if you were busy during the past week, there is still time for you to take advantage of the last-minute deals and get your hands on all the products from your wishlist. The e-commerce giant still has good offers on smartphones, smart TVs, and home appliances.
OnePlus 15T could be launched soon by the Chinese smartphone, as the handset has received approval from China’s 3C, according to a tipster. The rumoured OnePlus 15 series phone was spotted on the certification website with the PLZ110 model number. It is expected to ship with a 100W charging adapter, which suggests it could at least support 100W wired fast charging. The handset will reportedly succeed the OnePlus 13T, which was launched in China in April 2025. An octa core Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset might power the OnePlus 15T, which also powers the flagship OnePlus 15.
The charging speed of Samsung’s Galaxy S26+ has been revealed. The unannounced phone surfaced on the 3C website with model number SM-S9470. The listing suggests that it will support 45W charging. For comparison, the Galaxy S25+ also offers 45W wired charging support. The Galaxy S26+ is expected to go official next month alongside the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Redmi Note 15 Pro series will be launched in India on January 29, the Chinese smartphone maker announced on Thursday. Additionally, the Xiaomi sub-brand has teased various details about the handset, including its camera configuration, design, and colourways. The Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G will be equipped with a 6,500mAh battery. It will also feature 100W HyperCharge wired fast charging and 22.5W wired reverse charging support. The Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G is teased to sport a triple rear camera unit, housed inside a squircle-shaped camera module.
Lapdock accessories manufacturer NexDeck unveiled its first smartphone on Wednesday. The handset, dubbed NexPhone, can run on three operating systems, including Android 16 and Linux. It also has dual-booting capabilities, enabling it to run Windows 11 as well, using a custom launcher shell interface. The NexPhone comes with 12GB of RAM and is powered by Qualcomm’s Dragonwing QCM6490 chipset.
Vivo V70 FE is said to be in the works. Ahead of the formal announcement, the handset was spotted on the TDRA website with the model number V2550. The listing indicates that it will soon be launched. It is expected to come with a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 SoC, 8GB RAM and Android 16 operating system. The Vivo V70 FE is likely to be launched alongside the Vivo V70 and Vivo V70 Elite.
The Oppo Find N6 is expected to be launched this year as the company’s latest flagship foldable and the successor to the Find N5, which was introduced in February. Ahead of its anticipated debut, the book-style foldable has been listed on a certification website in China, which hints towards its imminent launch in the region. While the company has yet to confirm the handset, it is said to be the first foldable powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.
Google Pixel 10a renders have leaked again, giving a detailed look at the rumoured smartphone’s design. The handset, which is expected to succeed the Google Pixel 9a, is shown to sport a similar design to its predecessor. It appears in a black colourway, sporting a dual rear camera unit, housed inside a horizontally-aligned pill-shaped deco. It might also arrive with a single LED flash at the back. Meanwhile, on the front, the purported Google Pixel 10a is shown to sport a hole punch display cutout, which might house the selfie camera.
Apple’s iPhone 18 is tipped to deliver a major display brightness upgrade, with a leak claiming Apple has set far higher OLED requirements than before. The leak says that these targets could exclude BOE from supplying panels. Recent iPhones already reach up to 3,000 nits outdoors, suggesting the iPhone 18 will go further. Separately, another report suggests that BOE faces OLED production issues, prompting Apple to shift millions of display orders to Samsung Display ahead of the 2027 launch timeline.
The OnePlus Nord 6 was spotted on the Geekbench website with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, running Android 16, and featuring 12GB of RAM. It's still unclear when OnePlus will make it official, but that's expected to happen by the end of this quarter. However, its listing in a benchmark database typically signals that an official announcement from the brand is imminent.
The iQOO 15 Ultra is expected to be launched in China soon as the higher-end sibling of the flagship iQOO 15. Ahead of its anticipated debut, the company has revealed colourways of the upcoming handset. It is teased to be available in two colour options — blue and orange, with both of them sporting similar design elements. The iQOO 15 Ultra is also confirmed to feature a triple rear camera setup.
Samsung Galaxy S26 series is rumoured to be launched in February as the next-generation flagship lineup from the South Korean tech conglomerate. A tipster has now leaked the launch date of the purported handsets. As per the claim, the Galaxy S26 series could be launched in the last week of February. The handsets are expected to become available for pre-order in the days after launch, while their sale is tipped to begin in the second week of March.
Apple Pay is reportedly set to go live in the Indian market by the end of 2026. The service still requires regulatory approvals for the India launch, and the company is reportedly working with banks, regulators, and card networks.The initial phase of Apple Pay rollout is likely to focus on card-based contactless payments. Apple could do UPI integration later.
iPhone 18 Pro series is said to come with a smaller Dynamic Island this year. The front-facing camera is said to remain centred within a smaller Dynamic Island, while only part of the Face ID sensor array may shift toward the left. Previous interpretations suggesting the entire Dynamic Island cutout would shift to the left side of the display of iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max were apparently "mistranslated.”
iQOO 15 Ultra is set to launch soon in China. Leading up to its debut, the Chinese smartphone has been teasing various details about the phone, including its design, specifications, and features. Now, Galant V, iQOO’s product manager, has teased the performance of the upcoming smartphone. According to the screenshot shared on Weibo, the iQOO 15 Ultra managed to score 45,18,403 points in overall performance, 13,22,001 points in CPU performance, and 15,94,848 points in GPU performance. Separately, a tipster has shared a purported image of the phone’s internal diagram, claiming that it will feature “industry’s largest” active cooling fan.
