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Redmi Note 15 Pro series, which includes the Note 15 Pro 5G and Note 15 Pro+ 5G, is set to be launched in India by the Chinese smartphone maker on January 29. A day ahead of their unveiling, the phones have been listed on Amazon, revealing the colourways and storage configurations. While the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G will be offered in Carbon Black, Coffee Mocha, and Mirage Blue shades, the Note 15 Pro 5G will be available in Carbon Black, Mirage Blue, and Silver Ash colour options. Moreover, the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G will be sold in two RAM and storage options, while the Note 15 Pro+ 5G model is listed with three configurations.
The Samsung Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy S26 Ultra have passed through the FCC website, revealing a few details about the phones. They are likely to be the US variants of the phones and are expected to run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset. The trio offers Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth connectivity. They also support satellite connectivity.
Redmi Turbo 5 will be launched as one of the first phones to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra chipset, the Xiaomi sub-brand announced on Wednesday. Additionally, the tech firm has revealed that the handset will be equipped with a 6.59-inch display. It will be backed by a 7,560mAh battery, while offering support for 100W wired fast charging and 27W wired reverse charging. The Redmi Turbo 5 is set to launch in China on January 29, alongside the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, which is confirmed to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9500s chipset.
Samsung announced the Exynos 2600 in December last year. Before its official release, Samsung appears to have started working on its next flagship chip. A new Geekbench entry shows the Exynos 2700 processor with a 10-core CPU design. It has a 15,618 OpenCL score. The chipset has one core clocked at 2.30GHz, four cores at 2.40GHz, one core at 2.78GHz, and four cores at 2.88GHz.
Samsung, on Wednesday, announced that it will soon bring a new privacy layer to Galaxy devices. The privacy feature is claimed to curb shoulder surfing, making it difficult for others to peep into a user's phone, offering a higher level of security. While the South Korean smartphone maker has yet to reveal how the feature works, it says that it will ship with multiple settings, allowing users to adjust the level of visibility, assign specific apps for the privacy layer, and other parts of their smartphone experience.
Xiaomi’s 17-series portfolio currently includes four models. Now, leaks suggest that Xiaomi is preparing to introduce another model known as the Xiaomi 17 Max. A fresh leak from China suggests its possible launch timeline and camera details. It is tipped to launch in the second quarter of this year. It could feature a triple rear camera unit including a 200-megapixel telephoto sensor.
The Samsung Galaxy TriFold will be available for purchase in the US later this month, the company announced on Monday. The South Korean tech conglomerate’s first-ever triple foldable smartphone was initially launched in South Korea in December 2025, featuring a 10.0-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X inner display and a 6.5-inch full-HD+ cover screen.
Google’s January 2026 update for Pixel smartphones has triggered complaints from users reporting Wi-Fi and Bluetooth failures after installation. According to online reports, the issue affects several models, including the Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 10 variants, with some users also experiencing camera issues, battery drain, and broken settings pages. Standard troubleshooting has not helped most users. While Google has acknowledged the complaints, it has not shared a fix timeline. The update mainly included bug fixes and performance improvements.
Samsung and SK Hynix, two of the largest manufacturers of memory components, have been able to negotiate a new deal with Apple, under which the Cupertino tech giant will be acquiring LPDDR RAM sticks for its iPhone models at significantly higher prices, according to a report citing industry sources. Samsung is said to have raised the prices of its RAM sticks by about 80 percent from the last quarter, while SK Hynix could be selling its memory components to Apple at double the price, marking a near 100 percent price increase from last the quarter.
Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra global variants have surfaced in fresh leaks, revealing possible colour options and RAM and storage configurations ahead of launch. The Xiaomi 17 is tipped to debut globally in 12GB + 256GB and 12GB + 512GB options in Black, Blue, and Green, while the Ultra may arrive in 16GB + 512GB and 16GB + 1TB variants. Both models were recently spotted on BIS, with an India launch expected around March.
Samsung Galaxy A57 could launch soon. Ahead of it, purported marketing images of the upcoming smartphone have surfaced on the Web. The new leaked renders show the phone in a black colour option with a vertical rear camera layout and a Key Island button. It is expected to go official in the first or second week of February. It is likely to come with a slimmer and lighter design.
Google on Monday announced the expansion of theft protection features for Android devices. These are aimed at making smartphones harder targets for thieves and helping users safeguard their data before, during and after a theft attempt. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, the updated Android theft protection tools, which are currently rolling out, build upon the existing protection measures by providing enhanced control over authentication, lockout behaviour, and recovery options.
iQOO 15R will be the fastest smartphone under Rs. 55,000 in India, the smartphone maker claimed on Tuesday, while revealing that the handset will be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset from Qualcomm. The iQOO 15R is set to be unveiled in India on February 24. It will go on sale in the country via Amazon. It will be offered in at least black and blue colourways. The phone is teased to carry a dual rear camera setup. iQOO's upcoming 15R is expected to feature a 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED display.
Nothing Phone 4a Pro has been assigned an EU Energy Label wth model number A069P. This model number is believed to be associated with the Phone 4a Pro. The listing shows that the upcoming phone has a 5,080mAh battery with 50W charging support. The listing suggests that the launch may not be far off.
Honor is preparing to launch its next foldable, the Honor Magic V6, with fresh leaks revealing design and hardware details. Tipsters claim the phone will feature a slimmer and lighter glass-fibre body, carry the internal codename Phenom, and launch around March. It is tipped to run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset with full tuning, pack a 200-megapixel main camera, periscope telephoto lens, and a 7000mAh-class battery with wireless charging, along with water resistance, satellite communication, and multiple colour options.
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.
