Xiaomi could be preparing to launch its Redmi Turbo 5 smartphone early next year, and ahead of its rumoured launch, some specifications and features have been leaked online by a tipster. The handset is said to sport a 6.6-inch touchscreen with 1.5K resolution and a metal frame surrounding it.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is still a year away, but details are emerging about its design and other specifications. The recently launched Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 introduced an upgraded component for improved structural integrity. Surprisingly, a South Korean report suggests this upgrade might not be carried over to the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8.
A new leak has revealed key specifications of the upcoming Redmi Note 15 Pro+ and the China-exclusive iQOO Z10. Both devices are expected to feature Snapdragon chipsets, 1.5K resolution displays, and 50-megapixel rear cameras. Notably, the leak also hints that the iQOO Z10 will have an 8,000mAh battery.
OnePlus is said to be testing prototypes of a compact tablet powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset. The devices are expected to debut in the first half of 2026. While the tipster hasn’t confirmed the names, leaks suggest that OnePlus may introduce a OnePlus Pad 3 Mini tablet alongside the upcoming OnePlus 15T compact flagship smartphone.
Oppo has launched the K13 Turbo and K13 Turbo Pro in China, priced from CNY 1,799 (roughly Rs. 21,600) and CNY 1,999 (roughly Rs. 24,000), respectively. Both feature 6.80-inch 1.5K AMOLED displays, 50-megapixel dual rear cameras, inbuilt fan for active cooling alongside 7,000 mm sq vapour chamber, and 7,000mAh batteries with 80W fast charging support. The K13 Turbo uses a MediaTek Dimensity 8450 chipset with UFS 3.1 storage, while the Pro model has a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC with UFS 4.0 storage support.
Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chip and MediaTek's Dimensity 9500 are expected to power flagship smartphones by late 2025, and a Weibo tipster says the price of the chip isn't expected to see a major increase. This could enable manufacturers to offer new flagship phones with these advanced processors at prices comparable to their existing lineups.
Perplexity is reportedly holding discussions with smartphone manufacturers to pre-install its Comet browser. As per the report, the artificial intelligence (AI) answer engine platform wants its AI-powered browser to reach "tens to hundreds of millions" users by 2026. The Comet browser was launched on July 10 and is currently available to Perplexity’s Max subscribers only.
Vivo Y50m 5G and Vivo Y50 5G have been launched in China with similar design and specifications. They run on MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipsets. They feature 6,000mAh batteries with 44W charging support. The new Y50 series phones have a 13-megapixel single rear camera and a 5-megapixel selfie shooter.
HMD may soon launch the Crest 2, Arc 2, and Bold smartphones, as details for the phones have surfaced online. They are tipped to be codenamed Accord, Sudoku, and Mahuze, respectively. The HMD Crest 2 is expected to feature a Unisoc T8300 5G chip with up to 8GB of RAM and run Android 15. The HMD Arc 2 may use a Unisoc SC9863A chipset, while the HMD Bold could feature a Unisoc T7200 or T7250 SoC paired with up to 6GB of RAM.
Apple unveiled iOS 26 as the next iteration of the iPhone operating system (OS) at WWDC 2025 in June. Since then, a couple of developer beta updates have been released. However, the iOS 26 Public Beta is yet to see the light of day. According to a seasoned journalist, the public beta build of the upcoming OS could be released as soon as this week. In a separate development, the iOS 27 development is also said to begin soon.
Apple is reportedly planning to launch its first foldable iPhone, or the purported iPhone Fold, by late 2026. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman claims it will feature a design that resembles the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series and may incorporate some Samsung-designed components. This device is speculated to carry a price tag exceeding $2,000, entering a smartphone market led by Samsung.
Oppo is set to launch the K13 Turbo and K13 Turbo Pro in China later today. Ahead of the event, the company confirmed that the K13 Turbo Pro will be powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor. Oppo will also debut the K13 Turbo Super Cooling Kit alongside the new smartphones.
Lava Blaze Dragon, launching in India on July 25, will feature a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset. It is expected to get a 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging, and may run stock Android 15. It will sport a 50-megapixel AI-backed dual rear camera setup. The handset could be priced in the country under Rs. 10,000. Leaked live images show the Blaze Dragon in a black variant, with a rainbow-accented camera module.
Samsung has launched the Galaxy F36 5G in India, priced under Rs. 20,000. The new F-series phone is powered by the Exynos 1380 SoC and sports a triple rear camera setup, headlined by a 50-megapixel main sensor. It features a leather-textured back panel and comes in three colour options. The Galaxy F36 5G also brings several AI-powered features, including Google’s Circle to Search and Gemini Live.
Samsung Galaxy F36 5G is set to launch in India today, July 19. The handset is expected to arrive as the successor to the Galaxy F34 5G which was launched in 2023. Here's all you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy F36 5G series including its price, expected features and specifications ahead of launch today.
The Redmi 15C could be priced in Europe starting at EUR 133.90 (roughly Rs. 13,400) for the 4GB+128GB variant, and EUR 154.90 (roughly Rs. 15,500) for 4GB+256GB option. It may feature a 6.9-inch 120Hz LCD screen, a MediaTek Helio G81 SoC and a 6,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging. The handset could get a 50-megapixel dual rear camera unit and a 13-megapixel selfie shooter. It may weigh 205g and measure 8.2mm in thickness.
One UI 8 code has reportedly reveals that Samsung’s upcoming tri-fold phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC. The same chip powers the Galaxy S25 series and the Galaxy Z Fold 7. The Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold is expected to be launched in October and could be limited to South Korea and China.
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra may launch later this year as the successor to the Find X8 Ultra. It is expected to feature a 200-megapixel main rear camera alongside dual periscope lenses. It is now tipped to launch with a Hasselblad-backed external photography kit. Meanwhile, a tipster also suggests that Oppo is working on a MagSafe-like wireless charging technology for future devices.
Samsung could use “laser-drilled display metal plates” in its upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 to eliminate the visible crease on the flexible screen. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo states that Apple will use the same technology for its first foldable iPhone as well. This could provide a more seamless foldable screen experience. The components are said to be supplied by Fine M-Tec for both Samsung and Apple.
Apple, has filed a lawsuit in the US District Court of California against a YouTube content creator, Jon Prosser, who runs a channel called FPT (@FrontPageTech). The US-based firm alleges that Prosser conspired with Michael Ramacciotti, an automotive and tech product analyst at NTFTW. The court document reveals that the phone of Ramacciotti’s friend, who is an Apple employee, was used for leaks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra debuted in January with multiple upgrades in tow, including a larger screen. A tipster has suggested that its purported successor could go even bigger in terms of screen real estate. The purported phone, ubiquitously known as the Galaxy S26 Ultra, is said to have a 0.03-inch larger display compared to the current model. The body width is tipped to remain the same, indicating that we could see even narrower bezels this time around.
Huawei Mate XT 2 key specifications have leaked online. It is said to run on the Kirin 9020 5G SoC and offer satellite connectivity. The phone is also tipped to pack an improved 50-megapixel main rear camera with variable aperture. Huawei is likely to pack an upgraded periscope telephoto shooter on the phone as well. The Mate XT 2 could be launched in September this year.
The Lava Blaze Dragon is set to launch in India on July 25 via Amazon. It may feature a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC paired with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The handset could get a 50-megapixel AI-backed main rear camera and an 8-megapixel selfie shooter. It may pack a 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging support. It is tipped to run stock Android 15 out-of-the-box. The Lava Blaze AMOLED 2 may launch alongside the Blaze Dragon model.
Honor is said to be planning to standardise 7,020mAh batteries on flagships and 8,200mAh batteries for mid-range phones. The Chinese brand recently launched the Honor Power in April with an 8,000mAh battery. It also unveiled the Honor X70 with an 8,300mAh silicon-carbon battery.
iQOO Z10R will launch in India on July 24, likely priced under Rs. 20,000. It features a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 SoC, 8GB RAM, and runs Android 15-based FuntouchOS 15. The phone offers a 120Hz quad-curved display, a 5,700mAh battery with bypass charging, and a 50MP Sony IMX882 main camera with OIS, along with a 32MP front camera.
Samsung released its Android 16-based operating system (OS) dubbed One UI 8 with its latest Galaxy Z series foldables. It is soon expected to make its way to other handsets too, with beta testing ongoing. According to a report, the One UI 8 Beta 4 for the Galaxy S25 series was spotted on the tech giant’s test server. However, one of the new features, which was seen on the previous test builds of the firmware, is allegedly missing from the latest update.
iPhone 17 Pro is tipped to come in Black, Dark Blue, Orange and Silver colours. This suggests a departure from the colour palette of the iPhone 16 Pro series. The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max were launched in Black Titanium, Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium, and White Titanium colour options.
Infinix Hot 60 Pro+ is set to launch globally on July 25. It boasts a 6.78-inch 1.5K 3D-curved AMOLED display, is powered by a MediaTek Helio G200 chipset, and features a 50-megapixel Sony IMX882 main rear camera with OIS. The phone includes dual JBL-tuned speakers, an IP65-rated body, and several AI-driven imaging and productivity features. It packs a 5,160mAh battery, weighs 155g, and has a slim 5.95mm profile.
Google on Thursday announced the release of Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3 to developers and beta testers. It is being rolled out as an over-the-air (OTA) for Pixel phones and improves upon the fixes that was issued last month. The tech giant said that its latest update rectifies bugs related to missing status bar icons, notification display issues, non-functional camera, and launcher not completely displaying.
Samsung's first tri-fold smartphone is expected to be unveiled by the end of this year. Earlier rumours suggested it would launch as the Galaxy G Fold, but a new leak suggests another name for the tri-fold smartphone. It is said to come with a 9.96-inch display when fully unfolded. It is rumoured to go official in September.
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE and Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra could be inching towards their launch. Samsung is yet to confirm their arrival, but alleged renders of the smartphone and tablet have been leaked online, giving users an insight into the design and specifications of the rumoured devices.
After the launch of its Vivo X200 FE, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer could be preparing to launch another X-series handset. The alleged camera specifications of the Vivo X300 Pro have been reportedly leaked online. The phone is said to get a triple rear camera setup with an improved primary sensor.
Tecno Phantom Ultimate G Fold Concept has been unveiled. It has an inward-folding design, and the display measures 9.94 inches in the unfolded state. It has a triple camera unit, and the battery capacity is more than 5,000mAh.
Vivo, is working on launching its rumoured Vivo V60 handset in India soon, a tipster recently revealed. Now, ahead of its speculated launch, the key specifications and possible colour options of the smartphone have been leaked online by a tipster, along with its design. Previously, the Vivo V60 was reportedly spotted on the SIRIM and TUV websites.
Oppo announced the extension of its strategic partnership with Swedish camera equipment manufacturer Hasselblad at a special event held in Gothenburg, Sweden on Wednesday. The two companies have long collaborated for developing imaging technologies that are integrated in Oppo Find series smartphones. Alongside the extension of this partnership, Oppo and Hasselblad will also combine their technical prowess for the co-development of a next-gen mobile imaging system.
Nothing, the UK-based smartphone manufacturer, has started rolling the Nothing OS 3.5 update for its latest Phone 3 handset. The update brings several new Glyph Interface features and camera enhancements. Nothing Phone 3 was launched on July 1 with a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen and triple camera setup. The company also has started rolling out the Nothing OS 3.5 update for the Phone 2.
Google on Wednesday announced the expansion of its same day repair service to more cities in India. It is applicable on several devices in Google’s portfolio, including Pixel phones, Pixel Buds, and Pixel Watch. Owners can walk in with their devices to the listed Google exclusive or priority service centre, and have them repaired and returned on the same day. Alternatively, they can opt for free doorstep pickup or mail-in service to get their Pixel phone, watch or buds fixed.
Apple could pack an anti-reflective, scratch-resistant display on the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max models, according to a report. The standard iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air will reportedly stick with the current Ceramic Shield display technology. The new display coating is said to offer better durability than the Ceramic Shield.
Nothing Phone 3 was recently unveiled globally. The phone comes with a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC. It also gets Glyph Matrix at the back, which replaces the Glyph Interface that has been a highlight of Nothing smartphones. Soon after its official launch, a YouTube content creator has put the phone’s durability to test while performing a teardown, during which the phone seems to have done well.
iPhone 17 series is likely to be launched in September. A new leak suggests colour options for the entire iPhone 17 series. The base model could be available in six different shades, whereas the iPhone 17 Air is said to come in four shades. The iPhone 17 Pro models are tipped to be available in five distinct colourways.
Samsung has been engaged in a legal battle with China’s BOE Display over infringement of trade secrets on OLED panels. Recently, the US International Trade Commission (ITC) issued a preliminary ruling which had two sanctions, including a cease and desist order which prohibits companies from selling any product featuring the technology in question. This not only impacts Samsung but Apple too, with popular iPhone models having screens made in China facing potential bans in the US.
Google will launch its flagship Pixel 10 series almost exactly a month from now, according to media reports. The Mountain View-based tech giant is said to have sent out an in-person invite for the next Made by Google event to select journalists and content creators. It is expected to showcase its latest innovations and additions to the Pixel portfolio of devices, which includes the Google Pixel 10 series, Pixel Buds, and Pixel Watch.
Vivo V60 will be launched in India next month, according to a tipster. The company's OriginOS operating system skin, based on Android 16, is said to debut in the country alongside the phone. The Vivo V60 is speculated to debut as a modified version of the Vivo S30, which was launched in China in May.
Apple will reportedly ditch Titanium for the iPhone 17 Pro models this year. The brand could use the Titanium material exclusively for the new iPhone 17 Air. The Titanium build could make the phone more durable. The iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max could get an Aluminium frame.
After launching the Vivo Y400 Pro 5G in India on June 20, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer is reportedly preparing to unveil the non-Pro model of the handset in India as well. Vivo Y400 5G is expected to launch in India in August in two colourways. The Pro-model of the rumoured phone sports a 6.77-inch 3D curved display, and features a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 SoC.
OnePlus 2-in-1 SUPERVOOC Cable has been launched in the US. The 8A cable, which is 120cm in length, will allow users to charge a smartphone and a smartwatch simultaneously. The product is currently listed on the company website, however, the estimated deliveries will start from July 24 for priority orders and July 25 for standard orders.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 was launched last week as the thinnest and lightest Galaxy Z Fold series device yet. Soon after its debut, Honor attempted to steal the spotlight by claiming that its Magic V5 is thinner than the latest book-style Galaxy foldable. However, a recent side-by-side comparison suggests otherwise. Real-life images indicate that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 may have slightly less thickness than the Honor Magic V5, despite that not being the case on paper.
Samsung is surveying users about integrating built-in magnets into future smartphones to enable full Qi2 wireless charging support. This potential change, which might slightly increase device thickness, is being explored through the Samsung Members app. While the current Galaxy S25 series supports faster Qi2 charging, it lacks these magnets, unlike some other devices like the HMD Skyline.
Realme 15 Pro 5G and Realme 15 5G are all set to launch in India on July 24. While Realme is actively teasing details about the new lineup, a few other specifications of the phones have surfaced on the Web. The standard variant is confirmed to feature MediaTek Dimensity 7300+ SoC. It will measure 7.66mm in thickness.
iPhone 17 was earlier said to get the same A18 chip used in the iPhone 16. Now, GF Securities analyst Jeff Pu states that iPhone 17 will run on the A19 chip. The iPhone 17 Air is also said to run on this chipset. Meanwhile, the iPhone 17 Pro models are said to feature the A19 Pro chip.
