Kartavya Kant Tiwari

Apple is prioritizing production and shipment of its three highest-end iPhone models for 2026 while delaying the rollout of its standard model due to a marketing strategy shift and supply-chain constraints, Nikkei Asia reported on Friday, citing four people with knowledge of the matter. Reuters could not immediately verify the report. Apple did not immediately respond to a Reuters' request for comment outside regular business hours. The US tech giant will focus on delivering its first-ever foldable iPhone and two non-folding models with upgraded cameras and larger displays for a flagship launch in the second half of 2026, while the standard iPhone 18 is now slated to ship in the first half of 2027, the report said. The move is aimed at optimizing resources and maximizing revenue and profits from premium devices amid rising cost of memory chips and materials, and to minimize production risks tied to the more complex industrial techniques for Apple's first foldable device, accord...

Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G and Note 15 Pro+ 5G are scheduled to be launched in India later this week by the Xiaomi sub-brand. The handsets are currently available for pre-order in the country. Ahead of their debut, Redmi has listed the smartphones on an e-commerce platform, confirming the colour options and storage configurations. Both phones are confirmed to be available in three colourways. While the Note 15 Pro 5G will be sold in two storage options, the Note 15 Pro+ 5G will be sold in three RAM and storage configurations. The two upcoming Redmi phones will carry 200-megapixel primary rear cameras and offer up to an IP69-rated dust and water resistance. Redmi Note 15 Pro Series Colourways, RAM and Storage Configurations According to its listing on Amazon, the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G will be available for purchase in India in Carbon Black, Mirage Blue, and Silver Ash colourways. The upcoming handset will be available for purchase in the country in 8GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB RAM and storage confi...

iQOO 15R is scheduled to be launched in India by the Vivo sub-brand in the fourth week of February, the tech firm announced on Tuesday. Additionally, a dedicated microsite for the upcoming handset is now live on an e-commerce platform, confirming its availability and chipset. The iQOO 15 series smartphone is confirmed to be powered by the new Snapdragon 8 series chipset from Qualcomm, which is built on a 3nm process. Additionally, the microsite teases the price range for the iQOO 15R. It will carry a dual rear camera setup, housed inside a square-shaped camera module. It will be offered in at least two colour options. iQOO 15R Price, Specifications (Expected) The dedicated microsite for the upcoming iQOO 15R has been updated to reveal that the handset will be powered by an octa core Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, which is built on a 3nm process. The tech firm claims that the handset has managed to score over 3,500,000 points on the AnTuTu benchmarking platform. The iQOO 15R is claimed to ...

The iQOO 15 Ultra is confirmed to launch next month as the higher-end sibling of the flagship iQOO 15. A company official has now revealed a key gaming feature that the upcoming handset will support. It is claimed to be equipped with capacitive touch-based shoulder triggers for improved control and enhanced immersiveness while gaming. The iQOO 15 Ultra will have independent control chips to tackle input delay issues. iQOO 15 Ultra Gaming Features In a Weibo post, iQOO Product Manager Galant V (translated from Chinese) shared key gaming features of the iQOO 15 Ultra. As per the official, the upcoming handset will have an emphasis on gaming performance and control. The touch-based shoulder triggers will be placed on the left and right side edges of the frame, allowing the “fingers to naturally rest” on its chassis. The shoulder triggers are confirmed to support mapping capabilities, enabling gamers to create combos and shortcut functions based on their preferences. Apart from this, the i...

Vivo V70 series will be launched next month in India, according to a tipster. The rumoured lineup is expected to include the vanilla Vivo V70 and the Vivo V70 Elite. However, some reports suggest that the Chinese smartphone maker could also bring the Vivo V70 FE as part of the series. Weeks ahead of its expected launch in the country, the price range of the Vivo V70 series has surfaced online, along with the purported renders and colourways. This comes soon after the Vivo V70 Elite was spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) database, hinting at its imminent debut. Vivo V70 Series Price in India, Launch Timeline, Design (Expected) Citing tipster Yogesh Brar, Smartprix reports that the Vivo V70 series will be launched in India in the middle of February as part of the premium mid-range category. The lineup is expected to be priced in the country under Rs. 55,000. The Vivo V70 will reportedly be available for purchase in Passion Red and Lemon Yellow colourways, while the rumoured ...

Realme Neo 8 was launched in China on Thursday, and the latest Neo series smartphone from the Oppo subsidiary comes in three colourways with an 8,000mAh battery and 80W fast charging support. The Realme Neo 8 runs on a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, alongside up to 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of onboard storage. It features a 6.78-inch AMOLED display and a triple rear camera unit headlined by a 50-megapixel primary sensor. The Realme Neo 8 has an IP66+IP68+IP69 rating for dust and splash resistance. Realme Neo 8 Price, Availability Realme Neo 8 price is set at CNY 2,399 (roughly Rs. 33,000) for the base model with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. The 16GB+256GB, 12GB+512GB, 16GB+512GB, and 16GB+1TB RAM and storage models are priced at CNY 2,699 (roughly Rs. 35,000), CNY 2,899 (roughly Rs. 38,000), CNY 3,199 (roughly Rs. 41,000) and CNY 3,699 (roughly Rs. 48,000), respectively. The Realme Neo 8 is currently available for purchase in China in Cyber ​​Purple, Mech Gray and Origin White (translated ...

Apple Pay is reportedly set to launch in India by the end of this year. The digital payments service from the Cupertino-based tech giant is currently available in 89 global markets and is expected to arrive in India in the coming months. Once launched, the service will support the tap-to-pay functionality, according to a report. The iPhone maker is said to be waiting for regulatory approval for the rollout of Apple Pay in India. Apple Pay allows iPhone and Apple Watch users to make payments with a tap, a feature that is also supported on Samsung smartphones. Apple Pay India Launch Timeline (Anticipated) Citing unnamed sources, Business Standard reports that the company is working on launching its Apple Pay service in India by the end of 2026. The service is said to be awaiting regulatory approval, but Apple is reportedly working closely with banks, regulators, and card networks for the rollout. The initial phase of Apple Pay rollout is expected to focus on card-based contactless paymen...

Redmi Note 15 Pro+ and Redmi Note 15 Pro are expected to launch soon in India. As we wait for the formal reveal, a leak has suggested the possible RAM and storage configurations and specifications of the Indian variant of Redmi Note 15 Pro+ and Redmi Note 15 Pro. The leak suggests that the India-bound models are likely to feature hardware similar to their global counterparts. The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ and Redmi Note 15 Pro were launched in select international markets last month. The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ runs on a Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 SoC, while the Note 15 Pro has a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra chipset. Redmi Note 15 Pro+, Note 15 Pro Specifications (Expected) Tipster Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) shared the possible RAM and storage configurations and specifications of the Indian variants of Redmi Note 15 Pro+ and Redmi Note 15 Pro on X, giving us an idea of what to expect before the Xiaomi sub-brand officially reveals these details in the coming weeks. The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ is said to be...

Oppo appears to be working on the Oppo K15 Turbo series as the successor to the K13 Turbo lineup. The Chinese smartphone brand is yet to announce any details about the Oppo K15 series, but a tipster has leaked key specifications of the Oppo K15 Turbo Pro. It is tipped to come with a 6.78-inch display and is likely to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity chipset. The Oppo K13 Turbo and K13 Turbo Pro were launched in China in July last year. They were released in the Indian market later. Oppo K15 Turbo Pro Specifications (Expected) Tipster Digital Chat Station has shared key specifications of an unannounced K Turbo series smartphone on Weibo, which is believed to be the Oppo K15 Turbo Pro. As per the leak, the upcoming phone will run on MediaTek's Dimensity 9500s processor and feature a 6.78-inch flat LTPS display with 1.5K resolution. The tipster claims that the display size and chipset of the Oppo K15 Turbo Pro will be identical to those of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max smartphone, which is ...

Honor Magic 8 Pro Air and Magic 8 RSR Porsche Design are set to go official next week. Ahead of the launch event in China, Honor has started teasing key details about the upcoming Magic 8 series smartphones. The company has now confirmed the battery capacity of the Magic 8 Pro Air. Meanwhile, the Magic 8 RSR Porsche Design model has been confirmed to ship with an add-on photography kit, which is similar to the optional accessories that were released alongside Vivo and Xiaomi's flagship smartphones. The Magic 8 Pro Air will be available in four colour options and four RAM and storage configurations at launch. It is expected to run on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset. Honor Magic 8 Pro Air Battery Revealed The latest teaser posted by the company on Weibo reveals that the Honor Magic 8 Pro Air will pack a 5,500mAh "Qinghai Lake" (translated from Chinese) battery, with an energy density of 917Wh/L. It is also teased to come with a 1/1.3-inch main sensor alongside a 64-mega...

iQOO Z11 Turbo was launched in China by the smartphone maker on Thursday as the latest addition to the company's lineup. The new iQOO Z series smartphone is currently on sale in the country via the company's website. It is offered in four colourways and five RAM and storage configurations. The iQOO Z11 Turbo is powered by Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 series chipset, paired with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage. It features a dual rear camera setup. On the front, the handset sports a hole-punch display cutout, which houses the selfie camera. iQOO Z11 Turbo Price, Availability iQOO Z11 Turbo price in China starts at CNY 2,699 (about Rs. 35,999) for the base variant with 12GB RAM + 256GB storage. Meanwhile, the higher-end options, featuring 16GB RAM + 256GB storage, 12GB RAM + 512GB storage, and 16GB RAM + 512GB storage, are priced at CNY 2,999 (roughly Rs. 39,000), CNY 3,199 (about Rs. 41,000), and CNY 3,499 (roughly Rs. 45,000), respectively. Lastly, the top-of-the-...

Redmi Note 15 5G was recently launched in India, and it appears that the Chinese smartphone maker is preparing to bring the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G to the country. The smartphone has been spotted testing on a benchmarking platform. The listing also reveals the phone's chipset and RAM, while also hinting at the performance it might offer. The Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G is already available in select markets outside India. The handset was unveiled globally in December 2025, along with the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G and Redmi Note 15 5G. The handset packs a 6,580mAh battery. Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G Specifications, Features (Expected) An unspecified Xiaomi smartphone with the model number 25080RABDI has been listed on the Geekbench benchmarking platform. Tipster Abhishek Yadav claims that this is the Indian variant of the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G. The listing shows the smartphone runs on Android 15 and features 8GB of RAM. The phone was powered by an octa core ARMv8 chipset, featuring four efficiency cores...

Vivo V70 series has been part of the rumour mill for quite some time now. The lineup, which was previously seen on multiple certification sites, is now said to arrive next month. The Vivo V70 series is expected to feature two models, and the standard Vivo V70 is likely to be available in a 12GB RAM and 256GB storage configuration. It could run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset. The Vivo V70 model will succeed last year's Vivo V60. The lineup could feature Zeiss-branded optics. Vivo V70, Vivo V70 Elite Could Launch by Mid-February Citing tipster Yogesh Brar (@heyitsyogesh), Smartprix reports that the Vivo V70 series is set to launch in India by mid-February. The lineup will include the vanilla Vivo V70 and Vivo V70 Elite, and the upcoming handsets are said to come with Qualcomm chipsets, Sony camera sensors and Zeiss optics. The Vivo V70 and Vivo V70 Elite are tipped to ship with OriginOS 6, which is based on Android 16. The report claims that the Vivo V70 Elite will featur...

Realme Neo 8 will soon be launched in China and the smartphone maker has now revealed the display features of its upcoming Neo series smartphone. Additionally, the Realme Neo 8 has appeared on the Chinese regulatory authority TENAA's certification website with model number RMX8899. The listing suggests possible key specifications of the Realme Neo 8, including an 8,000mAh battery, 80W charging support, a 6.78-inch AMOLED screen and a triple rear camera unit. The Realme Neo 8 is already teased to come with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset. Realme Neo 8 Specifications, Features (Expected) Realme, through a series of teasers on Weibo, confirmed that Realme Neo 8 will use an OLED panel produced using Samsung's M14 materials. The display has a 165Hz refresh rate, according to the company. It features luminescent materials that are claimed to offer lower power consumption and a long lifespan. The display of the Realme Neo 8 has an ultrasonic 3D fingerprint sensor for unlocking and crys...

Infinix recently announced that it will be launching the Note 60 series with some new technological innovations at the 2026 edition of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2026). The company revealed that it will launch the upcoming series with a satellite calling and messaging feature later this year. Now, new details about the Infinix Note 60 have emerged online. The smartphone has been reportedly spotted on a Google Play Console listing, revealing some key features and specifications. Infinix Note 60 Reportedly Spotted on Google Play Console As per a report by the publication The Tech Outlook, the Infinix Note 60 smartphone has been spotted on Google Play Console. The report mentioned that the smartphone will come with model number X6879. The listing reveals some key details about the upcoming handset. To start with, the listing reveals that the handset will run on the Android 16 operating system. Furthermore, the listing shows that the handset will be powered by the MediaTek processo...

Honor Magic 8 RSR Porsche Design is reportedly said to be in development as the next entrant in the Magic 8 series. Ahead of the formal announcement, promotional images and launch details of the flagship have surfaced online. This Honor Magic 8 RSR Porsche Design will succeed the Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design from 2024. It is said to feature a triple rear camera unit, including a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera. The new model could come with Porsche design elements and a 7,200mAh battery. Honor Magic 8 RSR Porsche Design Specifications (Expected) Tipster Smart Pikachu (translated from Chinese) on Weibo claims that the Honor Magic 8 RSR Porsche Design will launch on January 19. The company has already confirmed it will introduce the Honor Magic 8 Pro Air on the same day. The leaked promotional images show the phone in a purple colourway, featuring a squircle-shaped rear camera module at the centre with three sensors. The design closely resembles that of the Honor Magic 7 RSR...

OnePlus Turbo 6 and Turbo 6V have been launched in China on Thursday. The latest smartphones are offered in various colour options and are backed by 9,000mAh battery units. The OnePlus Turbo 6 is powered by a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC, while the OnePlus Turbo 6V runs on a Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset. Both phones have IP66 + IP68 + IP69 + IP69K ratings for dust and water resistance. They are equipped with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of onboard storage. OnePlus Turbo 6, Turbo 6V Price The OnePlus Turbo 6 is priced at CNY 2,099 (roughly Rs. 27,000) for the 12GB RAM + 256GB model. It is priced at CNY 2,399 (roughly Rs. 30,000), CNY 2,599 (roughly Rs. 33,000) and CNY 2,899 (roughly Rs. 37,000) for the 12GB+512GB, 16GB+256GB, and 16GB+512GB RAM and storage configurations, respectively. It is offered in Light Chaser Silver, Lone Black and Wild Green (translated from Chinese) colourways. The OnePlus Turbo 6V costs CNY 1,699 (roughly Rs. 21,000) for the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage model. The ...

Realme is reportedly returning to Oppo's fold nearly seven years after it established itself as an independent company. As per the report, the Chinese smartphone maker is integrating with Oppo to pool resources and reduce overlapping costs in various operations. With this move, Realme will reportedly once again operate as a sub-brand of Oppo, alongside OnePlus. The company's founder and CEO, Sky Li, is said to have been appointed to oversee the overall sub-brand operations. No financial terms of the merger have been disclosed. Realme to Reportedly Become Oppo's Sub-Brand According to Lei Feng Network (via 163.com), Realme is all set to rejoin Oppo as a sub-brand to leverage the advantages of collaborative operations. Citing internal sources at Oppo, the publication claimed that going forward, Realme and OnePlus will strategically align themselves with the parent brand to create a differentiated market strategy. One immediate outcome of the merger is said to be the integrati...

Samsung appears to be moving forward with its usual launch plans for the Galaxy Z series foldables, with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8 hitting the market in the second half of this year. Both foldable smartphones have reportedly appeared in the GSMA IMEI database, hinting that their development is underway. Samsung is rumoured to launch a third mysterious foldable smartphone along with the standard models this year. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Flip 7 were launched in July last year with the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset. Samsung's 2026 Foldables Spotted on IMEI Database As per a report by Smartprix, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8 have been listed on the IMEI database with model numbers SM-F976U and SM-F776U, respectively. The letter 'U' in the model names appears to indicate these are intended for the US market. Samsung usually uses the suffix 'B' for global models. The IMEI listing reportedly shows 'Q8' and 'B8' codenam...

The iQOO 15 was launched in November as the successor to the iQOO 13, and it could be joined by another model soon. A previously unknown iQOO smartphone has been listed on a certification database, introducing the moniker iQOO 15R. Like its OnePlus counterpart, the iQOO 15R could be a non-flagship phone that sits below the top-of-the-line model. It is rumoured to arrive as a rebranded version of the soon-to-be-launched iQOO Z11 Turbo. iQOO 15R Bluetooth SIG Listing The Bluetooth SIG website has listed an unannounced iQOO smartphone with model number I2508. This marks a key step that typically signals a product is nearing release in the smartphone market. The Bluetooth SIG listing reveals that the purported handset's moniker is iQOO 15R. As is usually the case with such filings, the listing does not reveal detailed specifications or design changes. However, this is the first time that any reference to the iQOO 15R has surfaced. Another iQOO handset, notably, was previously listed on...

Honor Power 2 will launch in China next week, and the company has now teased the performance details of the chip that will power its next handset. Honor has revealed the AnTuTu benchmark score of the Power 2. The smartphone maker has also revealed the colour options that the Honor Power 2 will be available in China. It is already confirmed to ship with a new MediaTek Dimensity chip and a massive 10,080mAh battery. The Honor Power 2 will debut as a successor to the original Honor Power, which arrived in April 2025. Honor Power 2 Scores Over 2.4 Million Points on AnTuTu Through a Weibo post, Honor has announced that the upcoming Honor Power 2 has achieved over 2.4 million points on the AnTuTu benchmark. The company also claims that this is the highest benchmark score in the handset's price segment (which is currently unknown). The Honor Power 2 is also confirmed to be the first smartphone powered by MediaTek's new Dimensity 8500 Elite chipset. Additionally, Honor has listed the H...

Oppo may expand its Find X9 lineup in India with a new compact flagship smartphone, the Oppo Find X9s, and the specifications of this handset have surfaced online once again. After earlier reports hinted at the purported handset, fresh leaks now reiterate key hardware details, suggesting that Oppo is preparing the phone for a possible launch in early 2026. The handset is expected to be smaller than the other models in the Find X9 series, and it could resemble the Oppo Find X8s. The Oppo Find X9 Pro launched in India in November alongside the standard Find X9. Oppo Find X9s India Launch Timeline Tipped as Key Specifications Leaked Again According to an X post by tipster Debayan Roy (@Gadgetsdata), the Oppo Find X9s is expected to debut around March 2026. The tipster added that the handset is also likely to launch in India. However, it's best to take this claim with a grain of salt, as there's no word from the company on any plans for a Find X9s model, and its predecessor was not...