With iOS 26, Apple has introduced a new API which lets third-party music apps display animated artwork on the iPhone's lock screen. The apps can display a preview file as a placeholder whilst the video file loads, and display it afterwards. The feature is present in the developer SDK following the release of iOS 26 Developer Beta 1 update.

Vivo started teasing the India launch of the T4 Lite 5G. It will come as a successor to last year’s Vivo T3 Lite 5G and is confirmed to feature a 6,000mAh battery, which is claimed to be the largest in the under Rs. 10,000 segment. The Vivo T4 Lite 5G is confirmed to offer 1,000 nits peak brightness.

Apple may see another charge sheet from the EU antitrust watchdogs unless it quickly fixes alleged violations of a new digital law. By 2026, the iPhone-maker needs to allow developers to inform customers of cheaper deals away from the App Store. If unheeded, that step would then pave the way for new fines under the bloc’s Digital Markets Act (DMA).

Oppo Reno 14 5G series will launch globally soon. A landing page for the lineup has gone live on Oppo's global website also revealing the imminent global launch of the Oppo Watch X2 Mini, Enco Buds 3 and Pad SE. The exact launch date has not yet been confirmed. The Reno 14 5G series is expected to include the base Reno 14 and Reno 14 Pro variants. The global variants are likely to be similar to their Chinese counterparts.

Tecno Pova 7 5G series will launch in India soon. While an exact launch date is still under wraps, Flipkart has started teasing the new series through its website. The upcoming lineup is likely to include at least four smartphones: Tecno Pova 7 5G, Pova 7 Pro 5G, Pova 7 Ultra 5G, and Pova 7 Neo.

Oppo K13 Turbo Pro is said to be in the works. It is tipped to come with a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset and a 6.8-inch display. The gaming-focused phone could feature a dual rear camera unit headlined by a 50-megapixel primary sensor and is said to offer RGB lighting.

OnePlus Nord 5 series, including a base and a Nord CE 5 variant, will launch in India on July 8 at 2pm IST, the company revealed in a press release. The handsets will be joined by the OnePlus Buds 4 TWS earphones. They will be available for purchase in the country via the official e-store and Amazon.

Poco F7 may launch globally as well as in India on June 25. It will be available via Flipkart and is expected to be priced around Rs. 30,000. The phone could carry a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC and a 50-megapixel Sony IMX882 primary rear sensor. It will likely sport a 6.83-inch AMOLED display, an aluminium middle frame and a glass back panel. The Indian variant of the Poco F7 is confirmed to have a 7,550mAh battery.

Vivo X200 FE is confirmed to launch in Malaysia soon. It is teased to come in four different colour options and confirmed to have a 12GB RAM + 512GB storage variant. It is currently listed for pre-orders in Malaysia through the company website. The handset is likely to run on MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ SoC.

Apple is expected to register a double-digit growth of more than 20 percent in the second quarter of this year, shipping upwards of 2.8 million iPhone units. As per a report, this growth is despite the anticipated downturn in the Indian smartphone market due to seasonal slowdown as well as the ongoing heat waves in several key regions.

Oppo K13x 5G will launch in India on June 23 at 12pm IST, the company confirmed in a press release. The handset will come with a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, a 6,000mAh battery with 45W SuperVOOC charging support and a 50-megapixel AI-backed dual rear camera unit. It will be priced under Rs. 15,000 in the country and will be exclusively available via Flipkart.

Google Pixel 10 series will introduce a new AI feature called "Magic Cue", according to leaked screenshots. This AI-powered feature is expected to offer contextual suggestions based on smartphone activity, enabling quick access to information from various Google services and device screenshots. Magic Cue could arrive on the Google Pixel 10 with the fifth-generation Tensor G5 chip, that is expected to debut later this year.

Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G was launched in India on Monday. The phone is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC paired with 6GB of RAM, and it ships with Android 15-based Realme UI 6.0. It carries a 6,000mAh battery and measures 7.94mm in thickness. The handset comes with an IP64-rated dust and splash-resistant build and a MIL-STD-810H military-grade durability certification.

Google Pixel 10 series could receive improved speakers. A new report claims that they will be the best speakers ever on a Pixel phone, though without Dolby Atmos support. The new lineup is expected to go official on August 13 and is expected to include Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold models.

Vivo Y400 Pro 5G will launch in India on June 20. The handset is claimed to be the slimmest phone in the segment with a 3D curved display. It is expected to measure 7.4mm in thickness and sport a 6.77-inch 3D curved AMOLED screen with 4,500 nits peak brightness. The Y400 Pro 5G may be priced in the Rs. 25,000 segment. It is tipped to get a 50-megapixel dual rear camera unit and a 5,500mAh battery with 90W charging support.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 are expected to get several upgrades this year. As per a tipster, the tech giant will tease new Gemini Live features at its Galaxy Unpacked event. Further, an improved main camera, a new cover screen, and Galaxy AI offerings on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 could also be highlighted.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Galaxy S24 are currently available at a lower price than their launch rates on Amazon. Buyers can take advantage of direct discounts and cashback offers. Additionally, the e-commerce platform also offers trade-in benefits, depending on the model and condition of the old handset.

Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 update, released last week, includes a new launch animation for the Gemini overlay. As per a report, it is currently in the split test phase and results in a shrinking animation appearing on the screen to make room for the overlay. Users can reportedly access options such as Share screen with Live and Ask about screen.

Nothing Phone 3 is confirmed to launch in the US and now we have another reaffirmation of its debut in the country. It has been listed on the Walmart website, which suggests it could one of the channels through which it is sold. The handset will become the first Nothing-branded smartphone to be launched in the US.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 are expected to debut at the next Galaxy Unpacked event, likely in New York as per previous reports. Samsung is also likely to unveil the Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic alongside these phones, and new running events set up by the company in the city give us an idea of when to expect the next Galaxy Unpacked event.

Poco F7 design renders have been leaked, giving us a peek at the upcoming smartphone in a black colour option. Meanwhile, Poco has also revealed some of the key features of the upcoming smartphone via Flipkart, ahead of its debut in India later this month.

Samsung Galaxy F36 has been listed on the Google Play Console, along with the anticipated design and hardware specifications of the handset. The Samsung Galaxy F36 is also on the Google Play Console Supported Devices list alongside the Galaxy M36. Samsung has begun teasing the launch of the Galaxy M36 via Amazon, ahead of its upcoming launch in India.

Realme GT 7 Dream Edition is now available for sale in India through offline and online channels. It comes with 16 GB of RAM and 512GB of storage and is priced at Rs. 49,999. The Dream Edition has been designed in collaboration with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team and is therefore clad in the Aston Martin Racing Green shade.

Vivo X200 FE appears to have surfaced on the Geekbench benchmarking site, suggesting key specifications. A listing with model number V2503, which is said to be the FE variant, suggests that the device runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ SoC. It is shown with 12GB RAM and Android 15. The phone is likely to be launched by by July in India.

Vivo has announced the arrival of the Y400 Pro 5G in India. It is also teasing the new phone through a dedicated landing page on its India website. While the exact launch date of the phone is not confirmed, it is expected to ship with the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset, a 5,500mAh battery, and a 6.77-inch AMOLED screen.

Vivo T4 5G will likely launch in India by the end of June, according to a recent report. It could cost around Rs. 10,000 and is expected to house a 6,000mAh battery. The handset will likely be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC and boast an "ultra-slim" build. The report claimed that the Vivo T4 Pro variant may also join the T4 series in the country soon.

Vivo will launch the X Fold 5 on June 25 in China. Ahead of the launch, the brand has announced that the foldable phone will ship with a 6,000mAh battery. It is teased to come with a periscope telephoto camera. The X Fold 5 is currently up for pre-orders in China via the Vivo online store and e-commerce websites.

Nearly all the iPhones exported by Foxconn from India went to the United States between March and May. The numbers show Apple has realigned its India exports to almost exclusively serve the US market, when previously the devices were more widely distributed to countries including the Netherlands, the Czech Republic and Britain.

Lava has expanded the Storm 5G lineup in India with the Storm Play 5G and Storm Lite 5G variants. The phones are powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 7060 and Dimensity 6400 SoCs, respectively. Both handsets come with 5,000mAh batteries, IP64-rated builds, and 50-megapixel main rear cameras. The Storm Play 5G and Storm Lite 5G will be available for purchase in the country via Amazon later this month.

Google's Pixel 10 series is tipped to support Qi 2 wireless charging, but the lineup could need a case to enable wireless charging with the rumoured Pixelsnap accessories. Instead of attaching the magnets in the phones, the company will reportedly include Qi 2 magnets in its own cases. Additionally, Google could launch a dual-port USB Type-C charger.

Nothing Phone 3 and Headphone 1 will launch in the US and Canada, according to a report citing Nothing CEO Carl Pei. They will be available via Amazon and Best Buy, respectively, as well as the official website, the report noted. Pei added that the UK-based OEM is aiming to scale strategically in North American markets. The Nothing Phone 3 and Headphone 1 are set to launch on July 1.

Oppo K13x 5G is expected to launch in India by the end of June. The handset will come with an IP65-rated dust and water-resistant build. The company says it has used a sea sponge-inspired Sponge Biomimetic Shock Absorption System to make the phone. It will also carry SGS Gold Drop-Resistance, SGS Military Standard and MIL-STD 810-H shock resistance certifications.

Samsung has rolled out the One UI 8 beta 2 update for the Galaxy S25 series in select countries, including Germany and India, as per several reports online. The update is said to bring various improvements, bug fixes, and a new feedback option aimed at boosting interpreter performance. Interested users can register for the Android 16-based One UI 8 beta through the Samsung Members app.

With September just a few months away, all eyes are on Apple to announce its newest iPhone 17 series. This year’s lineup is expected to add one new model in the form of the iPhone 17 Air, which is said to offer a slim design. The 17 Air will likely compete with Samsung’s recently launched Galaxy S25 Edge. Going by the latest leak, it also seems that Apple is planning a sizable performance jump with its upcoming chipset that will power its iPhone 17 Pro series.

OnePlus 13 will be the official smartphone partner and title sponsor for Season 4 of the Battlegrounds Mobile India Masters Series (BGMS), in collaboration with Nodwin Gaming. Launched earlier this year as the company's latest flagship, the OnePlus 13 will be exclusively used for all matches in the upcoming BGMI tournament.

Nothing Phone 3 will be manufactured in India, just like the Nothing Phone 2 and Phone 3a, according to the company. The company has also given users an early look at the handset's design and confirmed its model number ahead of its debut in India and global markets.

Infinix GT 30 Pro 5G is now up for sale through Infinix's official store and Flipkart in the country. Shoppers can avail an instant discount of Rs. 2,000 when purchasing the handset using ICICI bank cards or an exchange discount on the first day of the sale. It runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate chipset and has a new Cyber Mecha Design 2.0. It boasts a 5,500mAh battery that supports 45W wired charging.

Poco F7 has appeared on Geekbench, revealing key specifications ahead of its launch. The listing confirms that the Poco F7 will feature a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC and 12GB of RAM. A microsite has revealed the phone will go on sale via Flipkart, and earlier reports have revealed additional specifications of the Poco F7.

Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G will launch in India on June 16. The phone is teased to come in black and purple colourways, and it will be available via Amazon. It is confirmed to pack a 6,000mAh battery and have a 7.94mm profile. The handset will come with a military-grade MIL-STD-810H durability certification as well. It will likely join the Realme Narzo 80x and Narzo 80 Pro variants in the country.

OnePlus Nord 5 surfaced on the Geekbench website with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC, paired with 12GB of RAM. It was rumoured to come with a MediaTek Dimensity 9400e chipset. The listing suggests the Android 15 operating system as well.

Truecaller is introducing a new feature dubbed Secure Calls. The feature is available to Truecaller for Business subscribers and lets these enterprises confirm the authenticity of each outgoing call using backend processes. Once verified, the receiver of the call sees a verified badge. The company says the feature will reduce call spoofing.

OnePlus 13s was launched in India earlier this month and goes on sale today. With bank offers, it can be purchased at the lowest effective prices of Rs. 49,999 and Rs. 54,999 for the 256GB and 512GB variants. The phone comes with a flagship-level Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC paired with 12GB of RAM, a customisable Plus Key and a compact 6.32-inch 1.5K LTPO display.

iQOO Z10 Lite 5G is set to launch in India next week, and the phone's battery specifications have now been revealed. The upcoming iQOO Z10 Lite 5G will feature a 6nm octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset with 5G connectivity, along with a 50-megapixel primary camera, and a 5-megapixel selfie camera.

Google's Pixel 10 series will reportedly feature Qi2 wireless charging support with built-in magnets. This could enable Google to launch a new line of Pixelsnap branded magnetic accessories, just like Apple's MagSafe ecosystem introduced with the iPhone 12.

Vivo X Fold 5 will launch in China on June 25. Pre-orders for the handset is live in the country. It will be available in green, titanium, and white colour options. The phone will likely carry a Zeiss-backed triple rear camera unit. It is claimed to be the first Android smartphone to be able to connect directly to Apple's iCloud. The Vivo X Fold 5 will support being used as an external display on a MacBook. It will support AirPods pairing as well.

Realme 15 Pro is reportedly in development, although the company has not officially confirmed its existence. A new leak, however, suggests the handset could launch in three colour options in India and may offer configurations with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is teased to come with improved AI and privacy features. The AI-backed camera is said to be more intuitive and could be able to process text-based and multimodal prompts. We may be introduced to one or more new Galaxy AI features that users can access directly from the camera app. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 will likely have a triple rear camera unit with a 200-megapixel main sensor.

Smartphones under Rs. 30,000 fall into the upper mid-range category and generally serve as entry points into the premium segment. They are an excellent value proposition, offering a good price to performance ratio. While the smartphones in our sub-Rs. 25,000 list are still great options to go for, it might be prudent to check our list of the top smartphones under Rs. 30,000 in India if you’re investing in a near-premium handset for the long term.

Huawei Pura 80 series was launched in China on Wednesday. The Pro and Pro+ variants come with 1-inch 50-megapixel main rear cameras, while the Ultra version comes with a switchable telephoto camera system. They are currently available for purchase in the country. The price and availability details of the base variant have not yet been revealed. The Pura 80 has a 50-megapixel primary rear camera as well, although its sensor size is not known.

Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 is expected to launch in China soon, succeeding the original Mix Flip that debuted in July 2024. A senior Xiaomi executive has teased the arrival of the new clamshell foldable, which could launch alongside the Redmi K80 Ultra and Redmi’s rumoured gaming tablet. Meanwhile, leaks have also hinted at some of the key features the upcoming Mix Flip 2 might offer.