Apple is believed to offer a significant redesign for its iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. A new leak coming out of China states that the company is testing under-display Face ID technology for the iPhone 18 Pro models. The vanilla iPhone 18 and iPhone 18 Slim (Air) could retain the Dynamic Island feature.
Xiaomi unveiled its Mix 4 back in 2021 with an under-display camera. The handset was one of the first mainstream flagships to offer the new camera technology that hides the front-facing sensor under the display. Rumours surrounding its possible successor, Xiaomi Mix 5, surfaced briefly in 2022 and 2023, before fading into silence—until recently. Now, the latest leaks suggest that Xiaomi is gearing up to launch a new Mix series smartphone, likely to be the Mix 5.
Tecno unveiled its Android 15-based HiOS 15 on Tuesday and listed the new artificial intelligence (AI) features that will ship with the update. The company said that its new AI features are aimed at Indian users with capabilities tailored to local needs. The brand also worked with Indian AI firm Sarvam AI to add vernacular speech to its Ella voice assistant.
Indian smartphone market had a tough start to the year, shows a report by Cyber Media Research. The domestic smartphone market dipped seven percent year-on-year (YoY) in the first quarter of 2025. Chinese smartphone brand Vivo led the smartphone market with 20 percent market share, while Samsung secured the second spot. Xiaomi, Oppo and Realme managed to get into the top third, fourth and fifth positions, respectively. Feature phone shipments declined 37 percent YoY, with Itel leading the segment.
Realme is set to unveil the GT 7 series in India soon, but the company has not yet announced the exact launch date. Meanwhile, Realme has unveiled a concept phone with a large 10,000mAh battery. It is said to have support for 320W wired fast charging.
Google recently published a blog post which details Material 3 Expressive, its next iteration of the open-source design language system for Android. While the post seems accidental and has since been taken down, it does provide a glimpse of the new design guidelines which the Mountain View-based tech giant seems to be keeping under wraps ahead of the official unveiling at Google I/O 2025 later this month.
Oppo Reno 14 series is set to be unveiled in China soon. While the company has yet to officially announce the launch date for the phone, digital content creators in the country have started receiving invitations to the launch event that reveal the release date. The upcoming lineup is expected to include the base and Pro variants.
Honor 400 is expected to launch soon alongside the Honor 400 Pro variant as successors to the Honor 300 and Honor 300 Pro, respectively. The purported phones have surfaced online recently as several leaks and reports have suggested their expected key features. The Pro version was recently spotted on a popular benchmarking website. Now, the standard Honor 400 handset has appeared on the same site, as well.
Apple released its base iPhone models with the Pro variants for years. Now, the Cupertino-based tech giant seems to be planning to refresh this long-standing tradition of launching all flagship iPhone models in September every year. Apple is yet to reveal its original plans, but noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has claimed that Apple will shift to a twice-a-year launch schedule.
Samsung Galaxy S25 series was launched in January and it came with a noticeable shift in terms of its processor. While the South Korean tech conglomerate preferred to use its in-house Exynos-branded chips in the Galaxy S24 and previous S series models, it adopted Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite in the entire Galaxy S25 lineup for all markets. However, an industry note suggests that Samsung may switch back to its proprietary Exynos 2600 for the purported Galaxy S26 series.
Motorola seems to be gearing up to unveil the Moto G56 5G. Although the Lenovo-owned brand has not publicly announced anything about a new G series handset, it has been spotted in a new leak that signals its release is on the cards. The leak suggests the complete specifications and design of the Moto G56 5G.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 are rumoured to be in development as the latest-generation foldables from the company. Ahead of their anticipated debut some time later this year, battery capacities of both the purported book-style and clamshell-style foldable phones have been revealed via a certification site. While the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is said to get an increase in its battery size, its foldable equivalent may have an unchanged capacity.
OnePlus India announced its plans to release OnePlus 13s in India last month. The brand has not yet shared the exact launch date, but it has posted a new teaser revealing the display design and colour options of the latest OnePlus 13 series phone. It appears to arrive as a rebranded version of the OnePlus 13T that went on sale in China last month.
iQOO Neo 10 Pro+ could arrive as an addition to the existing iQOO Neo 10 series in China. A tipster suggested the moniker of the purported handset, while another hinted at its probable launch timeline and expected key specifications. The standard iQOO Neo 10 and the Neo 10 Pro were launched in the country in November 2024.
Motorola Razr 60 Ultra could be launched in India soon. The Lenovo-owned brand has teased the arrival of the Razr 60 Ultra in India via a social media post. The clamshell-style foldable phone was launched in the global markets on April 24 as the successor to the Razr 50 Ultra and comes with the flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, 50-megapixel dual rear cameras, and support for artificial intelligence (AI) features. The Indian variant of the handset is also confirmed to offer similar internals.
Realme GT 7 was launched in China last month and it is officially teased to make its way to the Indian market soon. The company has shared a teaser around the phone’s impending arrival and it is expected to debut as part of the Realme GT 7 series which may include another model too — the Realme GT 7T. As per a report, both of the upcoming Realme phones were also spotted on a certification site which further confirms their imminent debut in India.
Realme C75 5G has been launched in India. The handset comes with an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset paired with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. It is backed by a 6,000mAh battery with 45W wired and 5W reverse charging support. The smartphone is equipped with a 32-megapixel dual rear camera unit and an 8-megapixel selfie shooter.
Lava Yuva Star 2 was launched in India on Monday. The latest budget offering from domestic smartphone brand Lava has a 6.75-inch HD+ display and a 5,000mAh battery. The Lava Yuva Star 2 comes in two distinct colour options and runs on a Unisoc processor alongside 4GB of RAM. It has a dual rear camera unit led by a 13-megapixel primary sensor.
iQOO Neo 10 will soon join the iQOO Neo 10R handset in India. The company has officially teased the arrival of the standard model in the country. Alongside teasing the design, the brand has confirmed that the phone will be equipped with dual chipsets, possibly including a dedicated gaming chip. Notably, the iQOO Neo 10 was launched in China alongside a Pro variant in November 2024.
OnePlus Nord 5 is rumoured to be in development as the successor to the OnePlus Nord 4 which debuted in April 2024. The purported phone was spotted on a certification website which reveals details about its battery capacity and charging speed. According to a report, it may be equipped with a 6,650mAh battery — a significant increase over the 5500mAh battery capacity of the current Nord 4.
CMF Phone 2 Pro is now available for purchase in India. The CMF Phone 1 successor was launched in the country last week. The CMF Phone 2 Pro is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro chipset alongside 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. The CMF Phone 2 Pro has a 6.77-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and features a triple rear camera unit.
Samsung is expected to introduce the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Galaxy Z Flip 7 handsets later this year. A tipster now claims that the purported smartphones have entered their production stage. The book-style Galaxy Z Fold 7 is tipped to come with a Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, while the clamshell Galaxy Z Flip 7 may arrive with an in-house Exynos 2500 chipset.
Samsung released the One UI 7 based on Android 15 alongside the Galaxy S25 series during its Galaxy Unpacked event earlier this year. The new software made its way to older models like the Galaxy S24 series and Galaxy S23 series in April. The new update is causing significant battery drain issues for some models.
Apple has yet to launch the iPhone 17 series, which is expected to arrive in September this year. However, details about the iPhone 18 lineup, which is not expected until late 2026, have started surfacing online. The rumoured handsets have been tipped to come with improved RAM and chipsets. A new report suggests that the Cupertino tech giant could switch up its plans for the release of its phones starting in 2026.
iPhone 17 Air (or Slim) is anticipated to go official in September alongside the vanilla iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. The new model, which is expected to replace the iPhone 16 Plus, is likely to arrive as the thinnest iPhone ever. As we wait for the official reveal, a report emerged about the battery capability of the iPhone 17 Air. The new model will reportedly not be able to compete in battery life compared to the other iPhone 17 models.
Google is said to be developing a new desktop experience for its Pixel phones. As per a report, the latest Android 16 beta update adds a new developer option dubbed “Enable desktop experience features”. It brings the familiar Android taskbar, the three-button navigation access, and other options, when a Pixel running the aforementioned beta is connected to a laptop.
Apple is reportedly eyeing a significant redesign for its iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. The Cupertino-based tech giant is expected to pack under-display Face ID for the first time alongside a new screen layout for next year's flagship iPhone models. This design shift could serve as a transitional step toward the 2027 iPhone, which will mark the 20th anniversary of the iPhone with a completely seamless display.
Motorola Edge 60s will be unveiled in China soon. Alongside announcing the launch date, the company has revealed the design and colour options of the upcoming handset. The phone will be unveiled in the country alongside the base and Pro variants of the Edge 60 and the Razr 60 clamshell foldable lineup. The company has revealed the RAM, storage configurations, and some build details of the Edge 60s version.
Honor 400 is said to be in development and could soon join the Honor 400 Lite in the company’s lineup. Ahead of its introduction, specifications of the purported handset have been leaked which reveal potential upgrades.
Motorola Edge 60 was launched globally almost 10 days ago and the rumour mill is already churning out details about its successor. As per a report, an early render of the Motorola Edge 70 has surfaced, showing the design changes expected to arrive with the purported smartphone, although there aren’t many.
Realme Narzo 80 Pro 5G is now available in a new finish in India. The handset was launched in April in the country alongside Realme Narzo 80x 5G with two colour options — Racing Green and Speed Silver. The new colour variant was introduced as part of Realme's seventh anniversary celebrations. The Realme Narzo 80 Pro 5G runs on MediaTek Dimensity 7400 SoC and features a 50-megapixel dual rear camera unit.
Oppo Reno 14 series launch has been officially teased by the company in China. However, the exact launch date of the handsets has not yet been revealed. The lineup will likely include a base and a Pro variant. The design and expected key features of the purported smartphones have surfaced online previously. The vanilla version has now appeared on a popular benchmarking website.
Honor 400 Pro is expected to hit the shelves soon as a successor to last year's Honor 300 Pro. Ahead of any official announcement, the latest smartphone has surfaced on the Geekbench benchmarking site. The Honor 400 Pro is shown to run on an octa-core Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. The listing suggests model number DNP-NX9 and the Android 15 operating system on the handset.
OnePlus Nord CE 5 has been doing the rounds of the rumour mill over the past few weeks. The handset has appeared on an Indian certification site, suggesting an imminent India launch. Previous leaks and reports have suggested the expected design and key features of the phone. The purported smartphone may sport a refreshed design over its preceding model.
Apple's much-awaited quarterly earnings report failed to soothe investor concerns. The iPhone maker warned in the Thursday statement that tariffs will increase costs this quarter, a sign that geopolitical tensions are taking a growing toll on the world’s most valuable business.
Apple to source more than 19 billion chips from the US this year. Company CEO Tim Cook affirmed expectations that Apple will in future make the vast majority of its US-bound iPhones in India — reducing output from China as the Donald Trump administration threatens to slap punitive tariffs on its Asian rival.
Poco F7 has appeared on a certification site, suggesting an imminent launch. Previously, the handset was reportedly listed on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website, which hints at a probable India launch of the phone. It will likely come as a rebranded version of the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro phone, which was unveiled in China in April.
iQOO recently launched its Neo 10R smartphone in India with a mid-range price tag. Given the ‘R’ branding, it is the slightly watered-down model of the iQOO 10 or 10 Pro which was announced in China last year. The Neo 10R was launched all by itself with no sign of a standard or more powerful Neo 10 or Neo 10 Pro model. Turns out, there’s a slightly modified Neo 10 on the way and it’s expected to launch sooner than later.
Google appears to be preparing a more extensive redesign for Android 16, and a recent leak highlights some of the new enhancements set to arrive with the update. Google is reportedly adding a major overhaul of the notifications and Quick Settings area in the next update. The new version is likely to apply background blur to Quick Settings and other areas.
Samsung’s latest Galaxy S25 series is said to be in high demand among consumers with the Galaxy S25 Ultra seeing the highest sales numbers. As per a financial services firm, the top-of-the-line handset outperformed both of its siblings, the Galaxy S25 and the Galaxy S25+, in terms of sales combined, despite commanding a considerably higher price tag. Samsung is reported to have sold 9.16 million units across all three models which amounts to nearly half of its total smartphone sales.
Realme C75 5G could launch soon as a new entrant in the company's C series. While details about its launch date remain a mystery, the handset has been spotted on multiple certification platforms, including the Google Play supported devices list and Google Play Console website. The alleged Google Play Console listing reveals the design and specifications of the Realme C75 5G.
OnePlus Nord 5 is tipped to launch in India soon. A tipster has suggested the expected launch timeline, price and key features of the purported handset. It is expected to be powered by a binned version of the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e chipset. The phone could be a modified version of the OnePlus Ace 5V, which is expected to be unveiled in China later this month.
Sony Xperia 1 VII is widely believed to be in development as the successor to the Xperia 1 VI. The phone has surfaced on a benchmarking website which not only hints towards its imminent debut, but also details several of its specifications. It is said to be powered by the flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset with 12GB of RAM. It may ship with Android 15.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is rumoured to be in development as the fourth addition to the Galaxy S25 lineup. Ahead of its anticipated debut which is said to take place this month, a major leak has surfaced which provides details about the phone’s specifications as well as its price. The phone could be powered by the same Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip as other S25 models and may become the only model in the lineup to debut with two cameras instead of three.
Vivo Y19 5G was launched in India on Thursday. It is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor which is complemented by LPDDR4X RAM and eMMC 5.1 storage. The phone sports a 6.74-inch 90Hz screen with a 70 percent coverage of the NTSC colour gamut. Vivo has equipped the Y19 5G with a dual rear camera setup, headlined by a 13-megapixel primary shooter.
Google is said to be on the verge of striking a deal with Apple to bring Gemini integration on iPhone. According to a report, this move will make Gemini available as an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant option on Apple’s devices, helping the native voice-based assistant, Siri, deliver responses to more complex queries. It is reported that Gemini on iPhone could become available by the end of the year.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge’s arrival was first teased at Galaxy Unpacked in January and although the company gave us a glimpse of it at the MWC 2025, the phone is yet to see the light of day. But , that may soon change. As per a tipster’s claims, the upcoming handset could be launched this month. In a separate development, a report suggests that the Galaxy S25 Edge could debut with the same primary camera as the top-of-the-line Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Samsung and GSMA have entered into a collaborative endeavour to improve connectivity on Samsung Galaxy-branded handsets. The phones running on Android 15 with One UI 7 skin on top will now come with VoLTE support by default. Currently, users are required to manually enable VoLTE connectivity on supported devices. VoLTE support for smartphones is said to improve both voice call quality as well as 4G and 5G network connectivity.
Global smartphone shipments recorded a slight year-on-year (YoY) growth of 0.2 percent for the January-March period (Q1) in 2025, according to a new report by market research firm Canalys. Markets including India, Latin America, marked notable declines in Q1, while China and the US recorded growth. Samsung secured top spot in the first quarter by grabbing 20 percent market share.
Vivo T3 Ultra was unveiled in India in September 2024 with a MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ SoC and a 5,500mAh battery. At launch, the price of the handset started at Rs. 31,999 for the 8GB + 128GB option. The price was reduced by Rs. 2,000 in January this year. Now, the company has further reduced the price of the handset by another Rs. 2,000.
