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Google appears to be refining its smartphone design with the Pixel 11, based on newly surfaced CAD renders. The images suggest slimmer display bezels and subtle changes to the camera bar, while keeping the overall look largely unchanged. This points to a year focused on incremental updates rather than a major redesign. Alongside these visual tweaks, the leak also hints at expected hardware upgrades, offering an early idea of what the Pixel 11 could bring ahead of its anticipated August 2026 launch. Google Pixel 11 Leak: Thinner Bezels, Tensor G6 and 5,000mAh Battery Leaked CAD renders of the Google Pixel 11 have been shared in an Android Headlines report. The images show thinner display bezels. The Pixel 10 had thick borders for its segment, and the Pixel 11 appears to fix that. However, CAD renders may not reflect the final measurements. Google Pixel 11 appears to retain the full-width camera bar. The renders show it in an all-black finish instead of blending into the rear panel aroun...

Apple could be working on one of the biggest design changes the iPhone has ever seen, according to the latest edition of Power On, by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. He says the upcoming model may bring a real shift in form factor, rather than the small, gradual updates we have seen over the years. The new design, as suggested in previous leaks, is expected to follow a book-style foldable approach, similar to what other smartphone makers have already introduced. Earlier reports have hinted at some of its key features as well. Apple's Foldable iPhone Tipped to Replace iPad in Some Cases In his newsletter, Gurman writes that while earlier models like the iPhone 4, iPhone 6 and iPhone X introduced notable design changes, the next version, that is the foldable iPhone, is expected to bring a more fundamental transformation. He said it "is going to be the most significant overhaul in the iPhone's history." The journalist said he has used a Samsung foldable phone for years and ...

Samsung could be gearing up for a different approach with its next foldable, as fresh leaks once again suggest a “wide” Galaxy Z Fold 8 variant may launch alongside the regular model. This isn't the first time such a version has been mentioned, hinting that the South Korean tech giant might be seriously exploring a new form factor. The wider design is expected to offer a more tablet-like experience. While nothing is official yet, Samsung will likely unveil its next foldables at a Galaxy Unpacked event in July or August. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide vs Fold 8: Size Difference, Aspect Ratio (Anticipated) According to a report by Android Headlines, the purported Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide will feature a significantly broader unfolded footprint compared to the regular Galaxy Z Fold 8. The standard model is tipped to measure 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.5mm when open, while the wider version could come in at 123.9 x 161.4 x 4.9mm. If accurate, this change would make the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide roug...

Realme 16 5G will launch in India next month, the company announced on Thursday. The smartphone maker will launch its next midrange smartphone in the first week of April. It was previously introduced in select global markets in January with a Dimensity 6400 Turbo chip, and a 7,000mAh battery. The Realme 16 5G is also equipped with a horizontally aligned rear camera module that houses a 50-megapixel rear camera with a circular LED flash as well as a small reflective surface that the company is marketing as a "selfie mirror". Realme 16 5G Specifications, Features (Anticipated) The Realme 16 5G will launch in India on April 2, according to the company. The announcement comes days after the smartphone maker started teasing the arrival of the Realme 16 5G in the country. In India, the handset will be available to purchase via Flipkart and the company's online store. Thanks to a landing page for the upcoming Realme 16 5G on Flipkart, we already know that the smartphone will be ...

Apple released the iOS 26.4 update for iPhone on Tuesday. It is the long-anticipated fourth major iteration of the latest iPhone operating system, which the Cupertino-based tech giant first released in September. The update adds several new features, including Playlist Playground and full-screen backgrounds in Apple Music, support for AirPods Max 2, and eight new emojis. However, the iPhone update does not include the highly-awaited Apple Intelligence features, such as a smarter version of Siri. iOS 26.4 Update for iPhone: What's New Apple Music has received a significant feature update with iOS 26.4. According to the release notes, a key addition is Playlist Playground. Apple says it leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to generate playlists based on user prompts. This allows users to describe moods, occasions, or themes, and the feature can create customised tracklists with titles and descriptions. It is, however, currently in beta. The update also brings a Concerts discovery f...

Apple will host its latest edition of the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June, the company announced on Monday. Continuing the trend of yesteryears, it will be a five-day affair that is expected to begin with a special event keynote by Apple CEO Tim Cook. At WWDC 2026, the Cupertino-based tech giant will spotlight the latest advancements in Apple software, with iOS 27 likely being at the centre of the showcase. Apple is also expected to announce new versions of iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS, among others, during WWDC 2026. WWDC 2026 In a newsroom post, Apple announced that its annual WWDC will be held from June 8 to June 12. The event will be held virtually and is free for all developers. "WWDC26 will spotlight incredible updates for Apple platforms, including AI advancements and exciting new software and developer tools. As part of the company's ongoing commitment to supporting developers, WWDC will also provide unique access to Apple engineers and designers, an...

Vivo X300 Ultra and Vivo X300s will launch next week in China. Before the launch event, the pricing details of the Vivo X300 Ultra leaked online. The company, meanwhile, has teased many key details about the rear camera setup of the upcoming Vivo X300 series smartphones. The Vivo X300 Ultra is confirmed to come with a 400mm Zeiss Telephoto Extender Kit. It will have a 200-megapixel Sony LYT-901 sensor as its primary camera. Both phones are confirmed to be available in a Green colourway. Vivo X300 Ultra Price Leaked Weibo user Experience More (translated from Chinese) claims that upcoming ultra-flagship phones scheduled to launch later this month will arrive with significantly higher price tags than Xiaomi 17 Ultra. The tipster has not explicitly named the phones, but it is obvious that the handsets in question are the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Oppo Find X9 Ultra. Rising storage costs are likely the main reason for this price increase. The Vivo X300 Ultra and the Oppo Find X9 Ultra are ti...

OnePlus 15T is set to launch in China on March 24, and the company has started teasing key features of the device through a series of Weibo posts ahead of its debut. The latest updates focus heavily on the phone's camera capabilities, highlighting a new LUMO light condensing imaging system and upgraded zoom hardware. OnePlus has also shared early sample images and confirmed features like a periscope telephoto lens, new portrait modes, and enhanced capture tools. OnePlus 15T to Feature 50-Megapixel Telephoto Camera The OnePlus 15T phone will feature a 50-megapixel Sony Ultra Vision main camera, which OnePlus says is designed to capture more light and deliver better detail in different lighting conditions. It will be paired with a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera that offers 3.5x optical zoom. The company also claims up to 7x lossless zoom, which should help keep distant shots sharp without a noticeable drop in quality. According to OnePlus, the LUMO light condensing imaging s...

iQOO has announced the launch date for its upcoming Z series smartphones in China. The company is set to introduce the iQOO Z11 alongside the iQOO Z11x, expanding its mid-range lineup with a focus on performance and battery life. The standard model is expected to feature a larger battery and a high-refresh-rate display. The iQOO Z11x has already been launched in India and will arrive with minor changes. Both devices are expected to go on sale shortly after launch. iQOO Z11 Series China Launch Date The iQOO Z11 and iQOO Z11x will be introduced in China on March 26 at 7 pm local time (4:30 pm IST), the company says in a Weibo post. The standard iQOO Z11 is confirmed to feature a large 9020mAh battery, the largest ever on an iQOO phone. The handset will also feature a 165Hz display and be offered in black, white, and blue colour options. Recently, the iQOO Z11, model number V2551A, appeared on Geekbench with a MediaTek Dimensity 8500 chipset, Mali-G720 MC8 GPU, and 16GB of RAM. It achieve...

OnePlus on Wednesday announced the launch date of its upcoming compact mid-flagship smartphone. The handset, dubbed OnePlus 15T, will be launched in the country next week, bringing a culmination to weeks of leaks and rumours. Pre-orders of the smartphone have already been made live, which reveal that the brand will introduce five RAM and storage configurations. The OnePlus 15T is confirmed to be available in three different colourways, including black and white shades. OnePlus 15T China Launch Date The OnePlus 15T will be launched in China on March 24 at 7pm Beijing Time (4:30pm IST if you're in India), the company announced on its Chinese website. Customers can pre-book the smartphone in the country via the Oppo Shop website, and they will receive wireless headphones worth CNY 299 (roughly Rs. 4,000) free of cost. The upcoming handset is available in five configurations — 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB, 16GB + 256GB, 16GB + 512GB, and 16GB + 1TB. It is offered in Pure Cocoa, Relaxing ...

The iQOO Z11 is expected to go official in China soon as the latest addition to the Z-series family. Ahead of its anticipated debut, the upcoming handset has been spotted on a benchmarking site, which hints at some of its specifications and details its capabilities. It is listed with the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 processor. The iQOO Z11 runs on the latest Android 16 firmware and could ship with OriginOS 6 out of the box. iQOO Z11 Geekbench Listing According to a Geekbench listing (via tipster Abhishek Yadav), an unreleased iQOO smartphone carrying the model number V2551A was spotted on the benchmarking platform. While the listing does not reveal its moniker, previous sightings suggest that it is associated with the iQOO Z11, meant for the Chinese market. The listing indicates that the upcoming handset will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 chipset. The CPU configuration includes one prime core clocked at 3.40GHz, three performance cores at 3.20GHz, and four efficiency cores runni...

Apple is expected to unveil the next iterations of its operating systems for iPhone, iPad, and other devices at the upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2026. According to a seasoned journalist, the updates, ubiquitously known as iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, are unlikely to have a major redesign similar to last year's Liquid Glass overhaul. Instead, the Cupertino-based tech giant will reportedly focus on refining the design introduced with iOS 26, while adding features exclusively for the rumoured iPhone Fold. No Major Visual Overhaul for iOS 27, iPadOS 27 Apple's design leadership has changed following the departure of former interface chief Alan Dye, but there are said to be no current indications that the company plans to abandon Liquid Glass. In the latest edition of the Power On newsletter, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman wrote that instead of a redesign, the tech giant is expected to make incremental improvements to the interface. While reports have surfaced where some us...

Oppo has confirmed that its upcoming Find X9 Ultra will be available in global markets alongside its release in China. The handset recently appeared on a certification site alongside the Find X9s, suggesting an imminent debut, though the company has not yet announced a launch date. A new leak has hinted at the possible camera details of the Oppo Find X9 Ultra. The display, as well as RAM and storage configuration, have also been tipped. Earlier leaks have hinted at other key features of the purported model. Oppo Find X9 Ultra Leak Hints at Presence of 200-Megapixel Sony LYTIA 901 Camera According to a Weibo post by tipster Digital Chat Station (translated from Chinese), the Oppo Find X9 Ultra is expected to feature a 200-megapixel Sony LYTIA 901 primary sensor with optical image stabilisation, reportedly measuring 1/1.12 inches in size. The rear camera module of the handset is likely to include a 50-megapixel Samsung JN5 ultrawide shooter, as well as two periscope telephoto units, incl...

Apple might be late to the party, but it is rumoured to finally introduce a foldable smartphone in 2026, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models. While the Cupertino-based tech giant has yet to confirm the handset, more details about the foldable model, ubiquitously known as the iPhone Fold, have emerged. As per a seasoned journalist, it could combine elements of both the iPhone and the iPad in its user interface. The layout may take advantage of its larger foldable display, allowing users to run two apps side by side. iPhone Fold to Have iPad-Like UI The iPhone Fold is widely expected to be the tech giant's first entry into the foldable smartphone space and could introduce new multitasking capabilities not previously available on traditional iPhone models. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the purported handset will offer an interface that resembles the experience on an Apple iPad when the device is unfolded. When opened, the larger display will reportedly support multitasking ...

Apple and Samsung usually compete for the mantle of the best smartphone on the planet, courtesy of their respective iPhone Pro and Galaxy S lineups each year. The same story continues this year, with the recently launched Galaxy S26 Ultra competing against the iPhone 17 Pro models. However, when pitted against each other, the iPhone 17 Pro outperformed the Galaxy S26 Ultra in DxOMark's comprehensive camera evaluation, despite Samsung's inclusion of the 200-megapixel sensor. iPhone 17 Pro Beats Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra DxOMark's assessment positioned the iPhone 17 Pro over the Galaxy S26 Ultra for camera performance among ultra-premium smartphones. The testing platform evaluated both handsets across several factors, including image capture, video recording, zoom, exposure, colour, and autofocus. According to the benchmarking website, the iPhone 17 Pro excelled in colour accuracy, consistent exposure, and video quality. Apple's 2025 flagship model also performed well in d...

Apple is said to have finalised its plans for the next-generation entry-level smartphone in its lineup, ubiquitously known as the iPhone 18e. According to a tipster, the Cupertino-based tech giant has already locked in development plans for the purported handset even before the new iPhone 17e is publicly available for purchase. Previous reports indicate that Apple may launch only three iPhone models this year, breaking away from a pattern that has continued since 2020. iPhone 18e Launch The information comes from a Weibo post by tipster Fixed Focus Digital (translated from Chinese), who claims that Apple has finalised its plans for the iPhone 18e. The leak implies that the tech giant is making arrangements for the iPhone 18e despite the fact that the iPhone 17e is yet to be available in the market. The leak does not reveal any details regarding the specifications of the iPhone 18e, but provides a hint of Apple's plan to launch cheaper versions of their iPhone lineup, aside from the...

The OnePlus 15T is rumoured to launch in China soon as the successor to the OnePlus 13T, which was introduced in April 2025. Ahead of its anticipated debut, the company has released the first official image of the handset, revealing its overall look and camera layout. The upcoming handset appears to feature slim side bezels and a compact body, aligning with the company's positioning of the phone as a small-screen flagship. OnePlus 15T Design, Colour Options Revealed The official images shared by OnePlus on Weibo show the OnePlus 15T with a squircle-shaped rear camera module. The camera island houses a dual rear camera setup, with an LED flash positioned above the sensors, similar to units we've recently seen on the OnePlus 13s, OnePlus 15, and OnePlus 15R. The revealed design differs from earlier rumours that suggested the phone could feature a larger rectangular camera housing. From the images, the camera bump appears relatively compact and slightly raised from the back panel....

The Samsung Galaxy A37 5G and Galaxy A57 5G are expected to go official soon as the latest additions to the Galaxy A-series lineup. While the South Korean tech conglomerate has yet to confirm the handsets, their full specifications have been leaked. According to a report, both models will come with a 120Hz full HD+ AMOLED screen. The Samsung Galaxy A37 5G may be powered by the Exynos 1480 SoC, while the Galaxy A57 5G could run on a slightly more powerful processor. Samsung Galaxy A37 5G Specifications (Leaked) According to a report by Android Headlines, the Samsung Galaxy A37 5G will be powered by Samsung's Exynos 1480 processor. The phone is expected to be offered in 6GB and 8GB RAM variants with 128GB and 256GB of internal storage. The storage will reportedly not be expandable via a microSD card. It may run on Android 16 with One UI 8.5 skin on top. The handset is said to feature a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and full-HD+ (1,080 x 2,340 pixels) resolut...

Xiaomi is said to be planning to upgrade its in-house chips for its smartphones on a yearly basis. Speaking to a publication on the sidelines of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 in Barcelona on Wednesday, officials reportedly said that the China-based company plans to deploy its proprietary mobile processors in Xiaomi devices sold globally, not just on its home turf. The company is also working on expanding its artificial intelligence (AI) assistant for overseas markets. Xiaomi Tech Stack Outside China In a conversation with CNBC, Xiaomi President Lu Weibing said that the company's next version of the chip is expected to arrive in 2026, as part of its long-term semiconductor roadmap. The move would kick off an annual refresh of Xiaomi's proprietary chipsets for mobile devices, following in the footsteps of Apple and Google, whose in-house silicon powers their smartphones. The Xiaomi official reportedly mentioned that the company sees chip development as a strategic investme...

MediaTek announced on Tuesday that it would support wireless emergency alert messages via satellite communication, in partnership with Starlink Mobile. The Taiwanese chipmaker is working with the Elon Musk-led firm to offer support for notifications via satellite communication. The company says that over 4.4 million users have accessed Starlink Mobile during an emergency, and that the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) framework is already supported for customers in the Canada, Japan, and the US. MediaTek also showcased privacy-focused AI glasses and extreme zoom features at the annual Mobile World Congress (MWC 2026) in Barcelona. MediaTek Supports Emergency Alert Messages via CMAS, ETWS and WEA Developed in collaboration with Starlink, MediaTek's support for wireless emergency alert messages via satellite communication was showcased at MWC 2026 on Tuesday. The company demonstrated the feature on a device equipped with its MediaTek M90 modem, which was showcased at last year's MW...

Vivo showcased its upcoming flagship, the Vivo X300 Ultra, at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 on Monday. It is expected to be positioned as the brand's top-tier flagship, with a strong emphasis on imaging capabilities and premium hardware. The handset was seen with a SmallRig video cage and a massive Zeiss telephoto extender kit. Alongside its showcase at the Barcelona event, Vivo also confirmed the global launch of the X300 Ultra. Vivo X300 Ultra at MWC 2026 During the MWC showcase, the Vivo X300 Ultra was spotted mounted inside a SmallRig cage, paired with a 400mm Zeiss Telephoto Extender Kit. The setup included a large detachable teleconverter lens attachment designed to significantly extend the phone's zoom capabilities. According to reports, the photography kit, dubbed the 400mm Zeiss Telephoto Extender Gen 2, enables up to 17x optical zoom equivalent. It reportedly allows the X300 Ultra to achieve long-range photography closer to dedicated mirrorless camera systems. At t...

Xiaomi 17 Ultra was unveiled in select global markets on February 28, along with the new Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi Pad 8, during the Chinese tech firm's February launch event. Recently, the smartphone maker confirmed that the three new devices will also be unveiled in India soon. Now, the company has announced that the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, Xiaomi 17, and Xiaomi Pad 8 will be launched in the second week of March. Moreover, the dedicated microsite for the phones on an e-commerce platform recently confirmed their availability via the website. The microsite has now been updated to reveal the key specifications of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. Xiaomi 17 Series, Xiaomi Pad 8 Set to Launch in India on March 11 In a post on X, the Chinese smartphone maker has confirmed that the new Xiaomi 17 Ultra will be launched in India on March 11, accompanied by the Xiaomi 17 and the Xiaomi Pad 8. This comes soon after the global launch of the three devices, which took place late last month. We already know that the Xi...