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Google Pixel 10a Launch and Pre-Order Date Announced; Design and Blue Colourway Teased

The Google Pixel 10a will be launched in India and the global markets later this month, the company announced on Wednesday. It is anticipated to arrive as the successor to the Pixel 9a, which debuted in March 2025. Amid a myriad of leaks that hinted towards the design of the upcoming handset, the Mountain View-based tech giant has taken the wraps off the phone. The Pixel 10a will feature an identical design to its predecessor and be available in a blue colourway. Google Pixel 10a Launch Date Google has announced that the Pixel 10a will be launched on February 18. While the tech giant has yet to announce the pricing, Google Store subscribers will be eligible for an exclusive offer upon signing up for the information by 1:29pm IST on February 13. This offer can be applied with the Pixel 10a purchase to unlock a benefit for a future order, the company said. The Google Pixel 10a retains the familiar design of its predecessor. It features a flat dual rear camera unit, housed inside a horizo...
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Oppo Find X10 Series, Huawei Mid-Range Phones Tipped to Adopt iPhone 17’s Centre Stage Selfie Camera

Apple introduced the iPhone 17 series during its annual launch event in September 2025, and among the myriad of upgrades was a new selfie camera that utilises a square sensor. A tipster claims that Oppo and Huawei could adopt and implement this imaging technology in their upcoming smartphones. While the former is expected to introduce it with its next-generation flagship lineup, the latter may bring it to photography-centric mid-handsets, too. Selfie Camera on Oppo Find X10 Series The iPhone 17 lineup features a new 18-megapixel Centre Stage selfie camera. Unlike traditional front-facing cameras, Apple uses a square sensor that supports auto zoom and auto rotation features. It can keep lone subjects centred and ensure that a group fits in the frame. When enabled, the iPhone camera can also rotate and zoom out automatically when taking a photo by cropping out of the sensor. This means you can take selfies in landscape mode while keeping the phone held vertically. According to a Weibo po...
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iQOO 15R Battery Capacity and Thickness Revealed Ahead of Launch in India

The iQOO 15R is set to be launched in India soon as the latest addition to the flagship iQOO 15 lineup. In the days leading up to its debut, the Vivo sub-brand has been revealing key details about the upcoming handset. The latest announcement from iQOO reveals the battery capacity of the iQOO 15R. The iQOO 15R will pack a considerably bigger battery than the 7,000mAh cell of the iQOO 15. iQOO 15R Battery Details In an X post, the official iQOO account posted that the iQOO 15R will be equipped with a 7,600mAh battery. It is also teased to be the “slimmest smartphone in the 7,600mAh category” in India. The upcoming handset is confirmed to measure 7.9mm in terms of thickness. As per the company, the iQOO 15R, despite its large cell, has been designed to feel light in the hand. iQOO previously teased that its upcoming mid-flagship will be powered by the octa-core Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, built on a 3nm process. It is claimed to have achieved an AnTuTu benchmark score of more than 3.5 million po...
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Could Support Android Virtualisation Framework; Design Spotted in Leaked Renders

Samsung Galaxy S26 series is expected to be launched by the South Korean smartphone maker in the fourth week of February. The lineup will reportedly include the standard Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and the flagship Galaxy S26 Ultra. While the tech giant has yet to confirm its rumoured unveiling, the Ultra's specifications and design have been surfacing online for a while. Now, a leaked code of an Android 16-based One UI 8.5 build suggests that the handset will ship with Android Visualisation Framework, allowing users to run developer tools. Additionally, the purported renders of the phone have been leaked, offering a peek into its design. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Features, Design (Expected) Android Authority reports that the leaked One UI 8.5 build for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra suggests that the smartphone will be launched with Android Visualisation Framework support. This means the handset will be able to run “proper” development tools, along with scripting utilities and ...
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Apple Reaches 2.5 Billion Active Devices Worldwide as India Becomes a Key Growth Market

Apple's ecosystem now includes about 2.5 billion active devices around the world, according to CEO Tim Cook. During its recent earnings call, the Apple executive revealed the Cupertino-based tech giant's breadth of reach across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and other products. It is seen as a new milestone for the company and reflects sustained demand for its hardware, especially the iPhone, in the last quarter, which was described as “staggering”. Apple's Earnings Call Revelations The 2.5 billion figure for active devices marks a significant milestone for Apple's ecosystem, Tim Cook said while revealing the company's fiscal 2026 first-quarter financial results (via CNBC). Previously, the company recorded 2.35 billion active devices in January 2025, up from 2.2 billion active devices in 2024. This translates to roughly 150,000,000 new devices added to Apple's active install base between 2024–2025 and 2025–2026. The figure includes key Apple products like iPhon...
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Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G Launching Today: Know Price in India, Features, Specifications and More

Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G and Note 15 Pro+ 5G are all set to launch in India today. The new Redmi Note series smartphones are already available in global markets and will go on sale via Amazon. Ahead of the launch, the Chinese electronics giant has revealed several details about the smartphones. The company recently announced that the lineup features 200-megapixel rear camera units and 6.83-inch AMOLED displays. The Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G runs on a MediaTek chipset, while the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G has a Snapdragon chipset under the hood. Read on for a comprehensive overview of the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G, their expected prices in India, features, and detailed specifications. Redmi Note 15 Pro Series India Launch Details The launch of Redmi Note 15 Pro series will take place at 11:00am IST on Thursday. For a few days, the Xiaomi sub-brand has been teasing the lineup through its social media channels and a dedicated microsite on its website. Amazon has also created a dedi...
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Google Expands Android Theft Protection With New Security Features

Google on Monday announced the expansion of theft protection features for Android devices. These are aimed at making smartphones harder targets for thieves and helping users safeguard their data before, during and after a theft attempt. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, the updated Android theft protection tools, which are currently rolling out, build upon the existing protection measures by providing enhanced control over authentication, lockout behaviour, and recovery options. New Theft Protection Features on Android The new theft protection features are rolling out to Android devices running Android 16 or later versions, Google said in a security blog post. The Failed Authentication Lock feature, introduced with Android 15, has been expanded and now features a dedicated toggle for enabling/disabling it in settings. Applications such as third-party banking apps and Google Password Manager, that use Android Biometric Prompt for verification, will benefit from the Identity Che...
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