Apple is working on solid-state, haptic buttons on future iPhones according to a tipster and these could expand to the Apple Watch and iPad. This initiative aims to replace traditional mechanical buttons with a more advanced, haptic-feedback system. These buttons were previously expected to arrive on the iPhone 15 series, but the project was reportedly shelved.
Oppo is getting ready to unveil a new smartphone in India. The Chinese tech brand shared a teaser on Thursday without revealing the moniker or any specifications. The upcoming device is speculated to belong to either Oppo's Reno 14 series or the Oppo K13 series. The Oppo Reno 14 and Reno 14 Pro were launched in China in May with MediaTek Dimensity chipsets. They feature 50-megapixel selfie shooters and support 80W wired fast charging.
Google Pixel 10 series is expected to be unveiled later this year. The lineup will likely include the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, a 10 Pro XL and a 10 Pro Fold. There have been a barrage of leaks on these phones lately, and a new report has now surfaced online suggesting the colour options of the lineup. As per the report, Google could do away with some classic colour options like Obsidian and Porcelain, which have been around since the Pixel 7 series.
Tecno Pova Curve 5G is now available for purchase in India. The 5G phone with a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate SoC was announced in the country last week. It has a dual rear camera unit comprising a 64-megapixel primary sensor. The Tecno Pova Curve 5G carries a 5,500mAh battery with 45W charging support. The handset has a 7.45mm-thick design and an IP64-rated build for dust and water resistance.
Apple and Alibaba's rollout of artificial intelligence services in China is being delayed by a Beijing regulator. Industry analysts have pointed to the absence of advanced AI features - a key selling point in latest-generation smartphones - as a significant disadvantage for Apple in the Chinese market.
Google on Wednesday rolled out the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1.1 to developers and testers. Initially introduced on Pixel, the update arrives almost two weeks after Google released Android 16 following the I/O 2025 developer conference. It is said to carry fixes for various issues reported by users in previous iterations. This includes resolutions for a bug that caused the navigation buttons to become unresponsive, fingerprint authentication failure, and app crashes.
Xiaomi 16 display and battery specifications have been leaked by a Chinese tipster, weeks ahead of the handset's anticipated debut. The smartphone is expected to feature a large 7,000mAh battery, which is considerably larger than the 5,240mAh battery on the company's current Xiaomi 15 model.
Oppo Reno 14 series was launched in China last month, and the lineup is expected to make its global debut soon. Now, Oppo appears to be readying the Reno 14F 5G model. The unannounced Reno 14 series smartphone has been spotted on the NBTC website. The phone has reportedly also been listed on other websites, including Indonesia's SDPPI, Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) certification site and European EEC.
OnePlus 13s was launched in India on Thursday. The smartphone comes with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and a 5,850mAh battery with 80W fast charging support. The compact handset sports a 6.32-inch 1.5K LTPO display and carries a customisable Plus Key. For optics, it is equipped with a 50-megapixel dual rear camera unit alongside a 32-megapixel selfie shooter.
Samsung is expected to unveil its Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 foldable smartphones soon. A new report claims that an Unpacked launch event will take place in New York to unveil the handsets. The South Korean giant has not yet confirmed this claim. The event is tipped to take place some time next month, although an exact date has not yet been reported.
Realme 15 5G is expected to launch in India as a successor to Realme 14 5G. Realme is yet to formally confirm its existence, but a new leak suggests the Realme 15's possible colour options, RAM and storage details. It is said to come in three finishes and four RAM and storage configurations in the country. It is tipped to pack up to 12GB of RAM and a maximum 512GB of storage.
Poco F7 is expected to arrive in select global markets later this month. A new report has suggested the expected launch timeline of the handset. The phone may be introduced in India at the same time. It has shared the probable key features of the purported smartphone. The global and Indian variants of the standard Poco F7 are tipped to come with different battery sizes.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is expected to launch in July alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. Ahead of the formal reveal, the RAM and storage details and colour options of the upcoming foldable phones have been tipped online. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is said to feature 16GB of RAM, which would be 4GB more than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is expected to be available in three RAM and storage versions.
Vi has partnered with Vivo India to announce an exclusive prepaid bundle offering 5G connectivity and free access to OTT platforms for Vivo V50e buyers. With this bundled plan, Vi prepaid users in India can enjoy OTT and Live TV subscriptions for up to 12 months. They can also get unlimited calling benefits alongside 3GB of daily data. This offer is available for existing Vi users as well as new customers.
After using TSMC’s 3nm process for its iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro series, Apple seems to be in a position to switch to an even more efficient 2nm manufacturing process, for its future iPhone 18 Pro models. The 2nm node is expected to bring better power efficiency among other benefits.
Samsung Galaxy S26 series could offer access to Perplexity's AI assistant as part of a new, "wide-ranging" deal, according to a Bloomberg report. This collaboration might also see Perplexity's AI features extend to the company's apps, such as Samsung Internet and its virtual assistant, Bixby. The move follows Perplexity's recent partnership with Motorola, further expanding its AI integration into Android smartphones.
OnePlus 13s is all set to launch in India on Thursday (June 5). Just a day before the formal reveal, Amazon accidently listed the smartphone, confirming several of its hardware details. The OnePlus 13s is listed with a dual rear camera unit led by a 50-megapixel primary shooter. It packs a 5,850mAh battery and was listed with 12GB RAM and up to 512GB storage. The OnePlus 13s is confirmed to run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.
OnePlus 13s is all set to go official in India on Thursday (June 5). The launch event will be streamed live on YouTube. Building up hype around the launch of the OnePlus 13s, the Chinese electronics giant has posted teasers revealing several details of the phone. It is confirmed to come in three colourways in the country with a compact form factor. The OnePlus 13s is equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.
Qualcomm has issued patches for several critical security flaws, including three zero-day vulnerabilities, which the chipmaker warns may have been actively exploited by hackers. These vulnerabilities primarily impact the Adreno GPU driver across several Qualcomm-powered devices. Users will have to wait for updates from device manufacturers to receive these security patches.
Motorola Razr 60 was unveiled in India on May 28 and is now available for purchase. The phone is available in a single 8GB RAM and 256GB storage configuration. It comes in three different back panel options, including a fabric-like finish, a marble-like variant, and a vegan leather version. The handset carries an IP48-rated dust and water-resistant build. The Razr 60 is backed by a MediaTek Dimensity 7400X chipset and a 4,500mAh battery.
Honor Magic V5 is said to go official in China soon. While the launch date of the foldable phone remains unverified, an alleged Geekbench listing has now suggested its possible model number and specifications. The Honor Magic V5 is listed with the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC on the benchmarking website. The listing suggests that the phone will carry the model number Honor MHG-AN00.
Vivo T4 Ultra's India launch date has been finally confirmed. Alongside confirming the exact launch date, the company has revealed the colour options and teased some of the key features of the handset. Meanwhile, several leaks and reports over the past few weeks have also hinted at the expected key specifications of the handset. The upcoming Vivo T4 Ultra will join the base Vivo T4 5G and the Vivo T4x 5G.
Huawei Pura 80 series will be introduced in China on June 11. Huawei has confirmed the operating system details of the series as well. The lineup is expected to include a Pura 80, Pura 80 Pro, a Pura 80 Pro+ and an Ultra variant, similar to the Pura 70 series, which was unveiled in the country in April 2024.
Pixel 10 series is rumoured to be unveiled on August 20. As the possible launch date nears, we are seeing new leaks about their specifications. The base Pixel 10 is believed to come with a revamped camera unit, including a telephoto lens for the first time. Meanwhile, a fresh leak suggests that the Pixel 10 family will get a significant upgrade when comes to image stabilisation. The Pixel 10 series is said to offer video stabilisation comparable to that of a gimbal.
iOS 26 will be unveiled at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 2025), and leaked details about the upcoming OS update indicates that new features will be announced for Apple's built-in applications, such as Apple Music, Messages, Notes, and CarPlay.
Vivo X Fold 5 has been teased to weigh less than its preceding model and a new teaser now shows the thickness of the upcoming book-style foldable. It is expected to be considerably slimmer than the X Fold 3. The latest teaser compares the thickness of Vivo's X Fold 5 to the iPhone 16 Pro Max. In the images shared, the foldable appears to be only slightly thicker than the iPhone.
Samsung on Wednesday teased a new foldable product that could join its flagship book-style Galaxy Z Fold 7 this year. Calling it the “next chapter” of Galaxy, the purported device is ubiquitously being called the Galaxy Z Fold 7 Ultra which could join the vanilla Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7, and the new Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE this year. It is said to be a new device which blends industry-leading hardware, high performance, and integration of artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.
Apple has reserved 120Hz screens, branded as ProMotion displays, on its iPhone Pro models since 2021. Though the Cupertino-based company used traditional 60Hz screens in the standard iPhone models. This year, the base iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air are rumoured to feature ProMotion displays, but a new leak coming out of China states that only part of this information is accurate.
Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra is now available for a discounted price in India. The flagship was released in January this year with an initial price tag of Rs. 1,29,999. Now, Samsung is giving an instant cashback of Rs. 12,000 for the phone across all storage variants. There are additional exchange offers and no-cost EMI options.
Nothing Phone 3 will launch globally soon. The brand has now finally confirmed the launch date of the phone. The company has started teasing several details about the upcoming handset. It is claimed to arrive as the first true flagship smartphone from the UK-based OEM.
Lava is gearing up to expand its Storm 5G lineup of smartphones in India. The standard Lava Storm 5G version was unveiled in the country in December 2023 with a MediaTek Dimensity 6080 SoC. Now the company has revealed that it will launch the Lava Storm Play 5G and Storm Lite 5G handsets soon. Some key features and availability details of the upcoming smartphones have been teased as well.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has surfaced on the WPC site with model number SM-D637U. The listing, first spotted by 9to5Google, shows support for Qi 2.1.0 with the Baseline Power Profile (BPP), not the full Magnetic Power Profile (MPP) standard. This indicates that the handset lacks built-in magnets for wireless charging or magnetic accessories.
OnePlus Ace 6 and OnePlus Ace 6 Pro are expected to debut later this year. Leaked specifications suggest both phones will share key features, including a powerful Snapdragon 8 series chip and a 6.83-inch OLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate. Both the OnePlus Ace 6 and OnePlus Ace 6 Pro are said to feature an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.
Vivo Y19s Pro has been launched in select global markets. The 4G-supported smartphone comes with a Unisoc T612 chipset paired with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of onboard storage. It packs a 6,000mAh battery with support for 44W wired fast charging. The handset has an IP64 rating for dust and splash resistance, and is equipped with a 50-megapixel dual rear camera unit.
NxtQuantum is gearing up to introduce new AI+ branded smartphones in India. The upcoming lineup is said to be called the Nova 5G series, and it will likely include three handsets. A new report has shared an alleged live image of one of these anticipated models. The leaked handset reportedly carries the AI+ Nova 2 5G moniker, and the images show the design of the rear panel.
Apple is legally challenging an EU order requiring it to open its closed ecosystem to competitors like Meta. Apple said the EU's interoperability requirements create "a process that is unreasonable, costly, and stifles innovation".
Vivo has formally teased its upcoming foldable, the Vivo X Fold 5. A company executive in China has posted a video on the Chinese social media platform, hinting at the imminent arrival of the new foldable phone. The teaser video confirms that the Vivo X Fold 5 will be lighter than last year's X Fold 3. The Vivo X Fold 5 is expected to come with a 6,000mAh battery and could feature an 8.03-inch internal screen.
With WWDC 2025 on the horizon, rumours about the expected announcements are making the rounds. Ahead of the developer conference which kicks off on June 9, Apple has updated its homepage with a new tagline that supposedly teases the updates that will be previewed. The Cupertino-based tech giant is likely to announce the new firmware iterations for its devices such as the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with all of them expected to undergo major visual refreshes this year.
NxtQuantum Shift Technologies is set to introduce the AI+ brand of smartphones in India soon. The handsets will be made in the country and will be available through Flipkart. The phones are said to use "homegrown user interface, localised software, and indigenously built hardware." The company says that the phones will arrive in the country by the end of this month, but an exact launch date has yet to be announced.
Infinix GT 30 Pro 5G was launched in India on Tuesday. The handset sports a Cyber Mecha 2.0 design with customisable LED light panels at the back. It is backed by a MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate SoC and a 5,500mAh battery with 45W wired and 30W wireless charging support. The GT 20 Pro 5G successor is a gaming-focused model like its predecessor and comes with shoulder triggers, XBoost Gaming Engine, and a six-layer 3D vapour cooling chamber.
Realme C71 was launched in select markets as the latest addition to the company's affordable C series. The new Realme smartphone features a large 6,300mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging. It sports an AI-backed 50-megapixel rear camera and has a Unisoc T7250 chipset under the hood. The Realme C71 comes in two colourways with a 6.67-inch screen and 120Hz refresh rate.
Google Pixel 10 series could make its debut in August this year, according to a report. Although the Mountain View-based tech giant generally launches its flagship phones in October, it introduced the Pixel 9 phones earlier than usual last year, and now the Pixel 10 series could follow suit. Meanwhile, a prototype of one of the handsets in the lineup has allegedly surfaced on an instant messaging platform suggesting several of its key specifications.
Nothing Phone 3 is expected to make its debut in India and the global markets next month. Ahead of its anticipated launch, pricing and colourways of the upcoming handset have surfaced. While CEO Carl Pei had already teased the price range of the UK-based company’s “first true flagship phone”, we now have a clearer idea about the variant-based pricing. Alongside, Nothing may also expand its portfolio of audio products by introducing Nothing Headphone 1.
Samsung UK urged compatible Galaxy device users on Monday to activate and update the latest anti-theft features. The message from the South Korean tech giant comes as the UK Home Office has started a new nationwide action to tackle the rising instances of smartphone theft in the country. The company’s UK division highlighted that it sent a public safety security message alert to more than 40 million Samsung account holders in the UK.
Realme introduced the Narzo 80 Pro 5G and Narzo 80x 5G in India in April. The Chinese tech brand is now said to be working on a new Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G variant. While the company hasn't divulged any details on the new Narzo series phone yet, a report claims that the handset will arrive in two colour options and two memory configurations. The Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G is tipped to run on a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset.
Xiaomi kicked off its Upgrade Days sale in India on June 1 offering notable discounts on a wide range of devices such as smartphones, smart TVs, earphones, tablets and more. A slew of smartphones, including the Xiaomi 15 series, Redmi Note 14 series, and Redmi 14C 5G, are listed with discounted prices during the sale. It also brings discounts and deals on Xiaomi QLED TV series, Xiaomi Pad 7, and others. The Xiaomi Upgrade Days sale is scheduled to conclude on June 8.
Samsung has rolled out a new One UI 7 update for the Galaxy S25 series, according to a report. While substantial in size, it is said to not bundle any notable features or security fixes. The update's changelog reportedly mentions that it only improves the usability of the device alongside a handful of other improvements. It is said to be currently limited to the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and the Galaxy S25 Ultra in Europe.
Honor Magic V5 is said to be in the works as a successor to the Magic V3. While Honor is yet to confirm its arrival, new leaks coming out of China have offered hints about the foldable's launch timeline and specifications. The handset is tipped to come with a large battery that is claimed to the biggest among foldable phones. It is said to run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.
Google surprised smartphone enthusiasts by launching the Pixel 9 series earlier than expected last year. Instead of the usual October launch window, the tech giant annouced the Pixel 9 lineup in August. As per a new leak, it appears that Google may follow a similar pattern this year. An alleged invite sent to Google Pixel Superfans program members suggests an early launch timeline for the Pixel 10 lineup.
Realme C73 5G has been launched in India on June 2. The handset is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset paired with 4GB of RAM. It houses a 6,000mAh battery with reverse charging support. The phone has a 32-megapixel dual rear camera setup alongside an LED flash unit. It sports a 6.67-inch HD+ "Eye Comfort" display with a dedicated bedtime mode.
