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.
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.
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.
iPhone 17 Air is said to be in the works as Apple's thinnest iPhone ever. The new iPhone model that is expected to replace the iPhone 16 Plus is likely to debut in September alongside the regular iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. As we wait for the formal reveal, yet another iPhone 17 dummy video has leaked, showing the design. When compared side by side to other iPhone 17 models and the iPhone 16 Pro, the iPhone 17 Air does look thin. It appears to have a single camera on the back.
A new plant making iPhones in southern India has started production and another will begin shipments in May, as Apple looks to boost manufacturing beyond its tariff-hit main manufacturing hub, China, sources said.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 is expected to launch later this year. The existing clamshell foldable is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. The succeeding handset has previously been reported to come with a Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC. There have been contradictory reports about the smartphone using an in-house Exynos 2500 chip. A new report reiterating the latter claim has surfaced online again.
Apple’s next-generation Watch SE models might get bigger. There’s new information claiming that they will sport bigger displays and that production for the same has already begun. However, there’s no confirmation whether Apple has chosen to go ahead with using plastic for its chassis yet.
Nothing Phone 3a series was launched in India in March. Both the Nothing Phone 3a and the Phone 3a Pro models are promised to get three years of Android updates and six years of security upgrades. The company has released a software update for both phones in the lineup. It introduces the Privacy Space feature and support for 4K video recording on telephoto and periscope cameras.
LG revealed its decision to exit the mobile phone market back in 2021. At the time, the South Korean brand promised its existing customers that it would continue delivering updates for eligible models over a three-year period. Now, LG is gearing up to shut down its smartphone update servers in just over two months. Post this, LG smartphones will no longer be able to install new Android OS updates.
Nothing has released a new update for Essential Space, which is supported on the Nothing Phone 3a series and CMF Phone 2 Pro phones. The update is claimed to bring improvements to the existing features. Previously, the company updated the Essential Space with a Camera Capture capacity. Recent reports suggested that Nothing could soon bring a new subscription for access to select Essential Space features.
Motorola Edge 60 Pro was launched in India on Wednesday. The latest Edge series phone by Lenovo-owned smartphone maker comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Extreme processor with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. The Motorola Edge 60 Pro has a triple rear camera setup led by a 50-megapixel main sensor.
Google Pixel 10 series is rumoured to be in development. A company official has now teased the upgrades related to the display technology the smartphone could debut with later this year. While the screens in the Pixel 9 series, including the new Pixel 9a, are said to be one of the best in the business, issues related to pulse width modulation (PWM) dimming rate have been widely known, something which the purported Pixel 10 has been promised to fix.
Honor might wait until October to unleash the Honor Magic 8 Pro as a successor to the current Magic 7 Pro, though leaks surrounding the phone are surfacing on the Web. The upcoming handset is said to use Qualcomm's next-generation Snapdragon flagship processor and is expected to pack a triple rear camera unit.
iPhone 17 series will likely come with support for more RAM than the existing iPhone 16 lineup. A tipster has claimed that the purported smartphones will support 12GB of RAM, that is an upgrade from the 8GB of RAM that the current models are equipped with. The tipster has hinted at memory improvements that the iPhone 18 lineup could arrive with as well.
Honor 400 and Honor 400 Pro are rumoured to be in development. The purported phones have now been spotted on a Chinese certification website, hinting towards their imminent launch in China, as per a report. The listing also suggests the Honor 400 Pro potentially being equipped with a wired fast charging support of up to 90W.
Xiaomi 16 and Xiaomi 16 Pro are almost half a year away from their potential launch. Regardless, details of the phones are appearing on the Web, with a new leak now revealing the key specifications of the entry-level model in the Xiaomi 16 series. The vanilla Xiaomi 16 is claimed to arrive with the largest battery seen on a 6.32-inch display phone. It is said to feature triple rear cameras. The current-generation Xiaomi 15 debuted in India in March.
Vivo introduced the Pro and standard Y300 handsets in China in September and December 2024, respectively. A few weeks back, the company unveiled the Vivo Y300 Pro+ and the Vivo Y300t variants in the country. The brand is now gearing up to launch a Vivo Y300 GT. Alongside confirming the launch date, the design and key features of the upcoming smartphone have been revealed.
ED, which probes economic crimes, has been investigating Amazon and Flipkart for years for allegedly breaching laws by stocking and exerting control over goods they list online. The agency, in recent weeks wrote to smartphone companies, including Apple and Xiaomi, to get data related to their online sales.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is rumoured to launch in May as the latest addition to the flagship Galaxy S25 lineup. Ahead of its anticipated debut, a new report suggests that the handset may come with the same front camera seen on its elder siblings. Meanwhile in another development, a leaked image sheds light on the placement of various ports on the Galaxy S25 Edge.
