iQOO 15 could launch soon as a successor to last year's iQOO 13 model. An iQOO executive during a gaming livestream in China officially confirmed the name and existence of the phone. It could pack a Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset and a 2K resolution display. The iQOO 15 could feature a 7,000mAh battery.
A tipster has shared alleged images of iPhone 17 series screen protectors, hinting at size differences across models, with the base iPhone 17 smallest, the Pro slightly larger, the Air between Pro and Pro Max, and the Pro Max largest. The iPhone 17 Air may feature a 6.6-inch 120Hz OLED display, A19 chip, 2,800mAh battery, 48-megapixel rear and 24-megapixel front cameras. Expected to be 5.5mm thick and weigh 145g, it may come in Black, Light Blue, Light Gold, and White shades.
Honor X7c will launch in India soon. It is confirmed to feature an AI-backed 50-megapixel rear camera unit. The handset is already available in select international markets. It runs on a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset and a 6.8-inch display. We already know what to expect from this handset, as it was launched in other markets a year ago.
Lava Blaze AMOLED 2 5G has been launched in India with MediaTek Dimensity 7060 chipset and a 5,000mAh battery. It has a 6.67-inch AMOLED display and a 50-megapixel rear camera unit. It will go on sale in India starting August 16.
HTC Wildfire E4 Plus has been launched in Thailand. The phone is available in two colour options and a single RAM and internal storage variant. The phone is powered by a Unisoc T606 SoC, coupled with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. It sports a display with HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate.
The Oppo K13 Turbo series features a 6.80-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with up to 1,600 nits brightness. The base model uses a MediaTek Dimensity 8450 chip, while the Pro has a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC. They have 50-megapixel dual rear camera units, 16-megapixel front cameras, 7,000mAh batteries with 80W charging and bypass charging support. Each handset has an inbuilt fan, air ducts, and a 7,000 sq mm VC cooling unit each.
Honor is working on a new smartphone that will come with a 10,000mAh battery, as per a tipster. The handset is rumoured to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8500 chipset, potentially becoming one of the first options in the market to get this new SoC. The tipster also suggests it has entered the New Product Introduction (NPI) stage. Although its moniker remains unknown, reports suggest that the purported model could debut as the Honor Power 2.
Realme P4 Series’ India launch date has been revealed by a company executive. Moreover, the specifications and the price of the upcoming series have been teased. The executive also hinted that there might only be two smartphones in the lineup - the Realme P4 and the Realme P4 Pro. This is part of the company’s efforts to make its product lines leaner in India.
Realme seems to be preparing for the launch of its Realme GT 8 series. Several posts hinting at the upcoming GT series devices have surfaced on Chinese social media. A fresh leak has disclosed key details, including the display and battery details of the Realme GT 8. Both models may come equipped with the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset.
The Tecno Spark Go 5G will launch in India on August 14 at 12pm IST, via Amazon. It will feature a 6,000mAh battery and measure 7.99mm in thickness, while weighing 194g. It will support no-network communication via Tecno’s Free Link App, along with AI tools like Ella AI, with support for multiple Indian languages, AI Writing Assistant, and Google’s Circle to Search.
Apple will finally begin onboarding Siri with more advanced capabilities next year, according to claims by a seasoned journalist. The Cupertino-based tech giant’s AI-based voice assistant was due to receive major upgrades in 2024 with iOS 18, but most of those plans were shelved as it fell behind competitors in the AI race. Apple is now expected to release Siri’s advanced features, including a new app intents system, to Apple devices early next year.
Samsung will begin the rollout of the One UI 8 Beta update for the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and the Galaxy Z Flip 6 beginning today (August 11). The Android 16-based beta programme for the aforementioned models was announced last week for India, the US, and select other markets. With its arrival, the Galaxy S24 series and the sixth generation Galaxy foldables will become the first handsets apart from the Galaxy S25 lineup to receive the beta update.
Oppo K13 Turbo series is all set to be launched in India today (August 11). The lineup will comprise two models — Oppo K13 Turbo and Oppo K13 Turbo Pro. In the days leading up to the launch, the company has been highlighting several of the features that its upcoming handsets will offer. Here is all you need to know about the Oppo K13 Turbo series ahead of its launch in India today at 12pm IST.
Realme 15 Pro made its debut last month alongside the Realme 15 base model. Now, as per a report, the company is working on a Game of Thrones variant of the device. This limited edition version was reportedly spotted on a certification platform’s listings, hinting that it can soon be launched. This limited edition smartphone is said not to offer any enhanced or different specifications, and any inclusions are likely purely aesthetic.
iPhone 17 Pro models are rumoured to get a new rear panel design, with the camera module being extended horizontally from one end to the other. Ever since the new elongated camera bar was reported, many have wondered if it was merely an aesthetic choice or had a purpose behind it.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the company’s next-generation of non-foldable flagship smartphone, could get a major RAM upgrade. As per the report, the device could be equipped with the 10.7Gbps LPDDR5X RAM, which was first announced by the South Korean tech giant’s semiconductor division in April 2024. The new RAM is said to increase the performance of the phone by 25 percent while improving the power efficiency by the same percentage.
Apple will be forced to allow browsers that do not function on the WebKit browser engine, under Japan’s Mobile Software Competition Act Guidelines. The country's regulator dubbed the Cupertino company’s practice as anti-competitive as it blocked other browsers to offer the same performance as Safari. This will essentially allow other web browsers and in-app browsers to use other browser engines like Blink and Gecko.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge was launched in May. However, the specifications of its alleged successor have been surfacing for a while now. Expected to be dubbed Galaxy S26 Edge, the phone is tipped to be thinner than its predecessor, which already boasts its slim design. The battery size of the phone has also been revealed again. Although the new leak still suggests that the handset might come with a higher-capacity battery than its predecessor, it is slightly smaller than what was tipped earlier.
iPhone 17 Pro may start at 256GB storage, dropping the 128GB option, with a $50 (approx. Rs. 4,400) higher base price than its predecessor. The iPhone 16 Pro is available in 128 GB, 256GB, 51GB and 1TB options. The iPhone 17 Pro is expected to include an A19 Pro chip, 12GB RAM, a vapour chamber cooling, a scratch-resistant anti-reflective display coating, and a 48-megapixel telephoto camera with up to 8x optical zoom. The iPhone 17 series is expected to launch on September 9.
Google Pixel 10 series is confirmed to launch on August 20 at the annual Made by Google event. The tech giant has already put out teaser videos for the new lineup. As we get closer to the launch date, the Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro Fold, and Pixel Watch 4 have surfaced online in alleged promotional videos.
Redmi is said to be working on a handset, which could ship with an 8,500mAh to 9,000mAh battery. This comes weeks after a report suggested that another Chinese tech company is developing a smartphone that would pack a 10,000mAh battery. Advancements in battery development methods, along with the arrival of the silicon-carbon technology, have helped companies pack higher-capacity batteries without increasing the thickness of handsets.
Realme on Friday teased the launch of a new smartphone in India via an e-commerce platform. While most details remain under wraps, it is confirmed to be part of the brand’s P series. In a separate development, an unnamed Realme handset was spotted on a benchmarking platform and it is speculated to be the Realme P4 Pro 5G. By piecing the clues together, it is highly probable that Realme could be teasing the launch of the aforementioned handset.
Samsung is rolling out a new feature to address the threat of AI-powered voice phishing attacks. The South Korean brand has announced a ‘Voice Phishing Suspected Call Alert’ feature in One UI 8. The new functionality is available in South Korea only for now.
Redmi 15 5G is expected to go official in select markets soon. Ahead of its anticipated debut, the handset has been listed on the brand’s website in Malaysia and Singapore. It is confirmed to be available in three colourways, including a Ripple Green shade which features a textured back panel. In both markets, the upcoming Redmi 15 5G is said to be offered in a single RAM and storage configuration.
The Infinix GT 30 5G+ features a 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass 7i protection. Powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chip, it runs Android 15 with two OS upgrades promised. Gaming highlights include GT Shoulder Triggers, 90fps BGMI support, XBoost AI, and vapour chamber cooling. It sports a 64-megapixel dual rear camera setup, a Cyber Mecha Design 2.0 with LEDs, and a 5,500mAh battery with 45W fast charging and bypass charging support.
Infinix Hot 60i 5G will be available to interested buyers in India soon via Flipkart. The handset will come with a horizontal rear camera module, which will house a dual camera setup along with an LED flash. It is confirmed to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6400 chipset. The Chinese smartphone manufacturer will offer its new phone in four colour options.
Sony Group CFO Sue Lin called the Xperia brand a "very important business" during Thursday’s financial results briefing, affirming plans to continue its smartphone focus alongside other communication technologies. Her remarks came after a major Xperia 1 VII glitch, causing shutdowns, random reboots, or power failures, which prompted a sales halt and free replacement program. Despite market stagnation, especially in Japan, and no other handset launches this year sparking exit speculation, her statement suggests Sony will keep producing smartphones, with more Xperia models expected.
Honor is yet to announce an official launch date for the Honor 400 Smart 5G, but ahead of it, the handset was spotted on a Spanish telecom operator's website. The listing reveals the design and specifications of the phone. It is listed with a 6.77-inch display, Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 SoC and a 6,500mAh battery.
Samsung recently announced the expansion of its One UI 8 Beta programme to include more handsets. However, the company stopped short of revealing the exact timeline of the firmware’s rollout. The information has now surfaced, courtesy of a tipster. The One UI 8 Beta for the Samsung Galaxy S24 series is tipped to be released beginning next week. Meanwhile, Galaxy S23 series users might be able to experience the beta update in September.
Infinix GT 30 5G+ is all set to be launched in India today (August 8). The handset will join the Infinix GT 30 Pro 5G in the company’s lineup which was introduced in June. Here is all you need to know about the Infinix GT 30 5G+ ahead of its launch in India today at 12pm IST.
Motorola announced on Wednesday that Microsoft’s Copilot Vision feature will be integrated into the moto AI suite of features. The Lenovo-owned smartphone brand said the onboarding of the Copilot feature is an extension of the existing partnership with Microsoft. With this, the company will offer users with a moto AI-enabled device to access the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered computer vision technology in select countries.
iQOO Z10 Turbo+ 5G has been unveiled in China. The smartphone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ chip, coupled with an 8,000mAh battery. It sports a 6.78-inch display with 1,260x2,800 pixel resolution and 144Hz refresh rate. The Chinese smartphone manufacturer offers the phone in three colour options and four RAM and storage configurations. It ships with an in-display optical fingerprint sensor for unlocking the handset.
Redmi 15C 5G renders had recently surfaced online, revealing the alleged design of the rumoured phone. Now, the phone has reportedly received 3C certification, signalling its imminent launch in China. Leaked renders of the handset suggest that the phone could sport a display with a water drop-style notch to house the selfie camera.
Moto G06 has reportedly been listed with the model number XT2535 on the FCC and IMEI databases, with regional variants. It is expected to feature a 5,100mAh battery with 10W charging and carry the codename Lagos. The phone will likely support 5.8GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and LTE connectivity. The Geekbench listings suggest a MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme SoC, 4GB RAM, and Android 15-based Hello UI. It may launch in Arabesque, Tapestry, and Tendril colourways, priced between EUR 122.90 (roughly Rs. 12,000) and EUR 169.90 (roughly Rs. 17,000).
Apple has confirmed that all cover glass for iPhones and Apple Watches will soon be made at Corning’s Harrodsburg plant in Kentucky, marking the first time global units will use US-made glass. The facility, now fully dedicated to Apple, is the world’s largest smartphone glass production line and will see a 50 percent workforce increase. Apple and Corning will also open an Innovation Centre at the plant.
Poco M7 Plus 5G will be launched in India next week, the company announced on Thursday. It is expected to arrive as the latest entry into the Poco M7 5G series which already includes two models — the Poco M7 5G and the Poco M7 Pro 5G. The upcoming handset is teased to debut with silicon carbon battery technology, featuring a 7,000mAh battery.
Google Pixel 10 series will be launched on August 20. As we wait for the formal launch, official-looking renders of the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro XL have surfaced on the Web. The Pixel 10 series is said to come with a Gemini-powered Camera Coach feature, as well as other AI powered features found on other Pixel smartphones.
The Google Pixel 10 series, including the base model, is expected to feature AI-powered tools like Conversational Photo Editing and Camera Coach, both backed by Google Gemini. Conversational Photo Editing will let users change backgrounds, remove objects, and more using voice commands, and will reportedly be exclusive to the Pixel 10 lineup at launch. Camera Coach is expected to help users take better photos in real time.
The iPhone 17 Air is expected to be the newest addition to Apple’s iPhone lineup this year. It has been rumoured to arrive as a competitor to the Galaxy S25 Edge — Samsung’s ultra-thin smartphone. In recent months, the rumour mill has provided us with quite a bit of information about the purported handset. Reports have hinted towards a build that is just 5.5mm thin.
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G was launched in select markets on Wednesday. The handset arrives as the successor to the Galaxy A16 5G, with several upgrades in tow. It is powered by a 5nm Exynos 1330 processor and will ship with One UI 7 based on Android 15. The handset sports a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED screen with a 90Hz refresh rate. Samsung has equipped it with a 50-megapixel camera as part of a dual rear camera setup.
Lava Blaze AMOLED 2 5G design has been teased online by the Indian smartphone manufacturer, along with its key specifications. The handset is confirmed to sport a full-HD+ resolution AMOLED touchscreen. It will feature a dual rear camera setup, housed inside a rectangular camera module.
Poco could launch a new smartphone soon in India, which is said to be named Poco M7 Plus. Ahead of its suspected launch, the Chinese smartphone brand has teased the battery configuration of a new handset, which is said to be for the Poco M7 Plus. The phone could sport a 6.9-inch display.
OnePlus 15 is expected to go official later this year as a successor to OnePlus 13. A new leak suggests that the upcoming flagship will come with an updated design language. OnePlus 15 will feature a flat display with a 1.5K resolution.
The Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale 2025 has entered its seventh day in India. From smartphones and tablets to ACs and other home appliances, there are discounts and other offers on a wide range of products. If a top-of-the-range smartphone to fulfill your requirements is what you are after, then you can take a look at this deal on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra as well.
Xiaomi India on Wednesday announced a new visual identity for its sub-brand Redmi in the country. Calling it a pivotal step in the brand’s evolution, the China-based OEM said that the Redmi 15 5G will be the first handset to come with the updated brand identity. As part of the changes, the Redmi branding will have a new logo, featuring all uppercase text in a red colourway.
Nothing Essential Space, the artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled hub for organising information, has now been updated with two new features. Triggered with the help of a dedicated AI button on the side, Essential Space allows users to quickly capture the information on the display to transcribe and summarise it.
Google on Tuesday released the monthly software update for Pixel smartphones. Based on the latest Android 16 build, it carries fixes for several system issues which were discovered in previous iterations. As per Google, the update patches a bug that caused issues with the three-button and gesture navigation. Further, Pixel users can expect general improvements in system stability and performance. There is also the August 2025 Security Patch for Pixel in tow.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Teardown video was released by iFixit to give a glimpse of its internals and rate its repairability. The flagship phone gets a poor rating in the teardown. It has tightly packed components and a fragile inner display. Sourcing parts of the phone also said to be difficult. It gets a repairability score of three out of 10.
Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold and Pixel Watch 4 could be launched alongside the Pixel 10 series phones. However, a new report, citing a reliable source, suggests that the smartwatch and the foldable handset might not be available to customers before October.
Apple released the iOS Beta 5 update for iPhone on Tuesday. Currently available to developers and beta testers, it contains subtle changes over the previous iteration that was introduced last month. As per a report, the Dynamic Island will now show a warning when the iPhone has low battery. There is reportedly also a new animation when the passcode screen on the lock screen appears.
