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Google Pixel 10a was launched in India earlier this year, in February, as the Mountain View-based tech giant's new entry-level smartphone. Soon after its unveiling, details regarding its successor started surfacing online. Expected to be marketed as the Google Pixel 11a, the renders of the rumoured handset have been leaked online, revealing its design, colour options, and dimensions. The Google Pixel 11a is shown to retain its pill-shaped camera module, which might carry a dual rear camera system. However, Google might make subtle changes to the phone's camera island. The phone could also be slightly more compact than its predecessor. Google Pixel 11a Design, Colourways (Expected) In collaboration with tipster Steve H.McFly (@OnLeaks), Android Headlines has published the computer-aided design (CAD) renders of the rumoured Google Pixel 11a. The images show the smartphone with a similar design to its predecessor, the Google Pixel 10a. The handset might sport a flat rear panel, wi...

Apple released the iOS 27.0.1 update for iPhone on Monday. The latest software update comes with key bug fixes for issues that have plagued users since the release of iOS 27 earlier this month. The update is said to address problems affecting the latest iPhone 18 Pro models, including unexpected restarts after failed Face ID authentication and a camera issue that could cause colour artefacts in certain conditions. Apple has also fixed an issue that caused the touchscreen to become unresponsive under certain conditions. iOS 27.0.1 Update: What's New iPhone users can now install iOS 27.0.1 by heading to Settings > General > Software Update. Apple recommends connecting the iPhone to Wi-Fi and a power source before installing a software update. Apple's release notes state that the update carries fixes for three major issues: • iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max may unexpectedly restart when Face ID fails to authenticate. • A colour artefact may appear on photos captured at 2...

Vivo X Fold 6 was recently launched in China as the company's latest generation foldable. A tipster claims that the handset is now expected to make its India debut. It is tipped to be launched next month as the successor to the Vivo X Fold 5, which was introduced in July 2025. The Vivo X Fold 6 could be offered with two RAM and storage configurations and a choice of two colour options. Vivo X Fold 6 India Launch Date According to tipster Abhishek Yadav's X post, the Vivo X Fold 6 will be launched in India on October 6 at 12pm. The tipster also claims that the global launch of the foldable will take place on October 1. If accurate, the India debut of the upcoming book-style handset could take place just five days after its global introduction, as well as around four months after its original launch in China. The leak claims that the Indian version of the X Fold 6 will be available in 12GB RAM + 256GB and 12GB RAM + 512GB storage configurations. The phone is said to be offered in...

The Xiaomi 18 Pro series was launched in China earlier this week, comprising the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Pro Max models. The company has now teased the India and global launch of its flagship smartphone lineup. Both models are equipped with secondary rear displays and the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series chipsets. While Xiaomi has not revealed the India launch date or pricing yet, the teaser confirms that the Pro model is headed to the country. Xiaomi 18 Pro India and Global Launch Xiaomi India has teased the Xiaomi 18 Pro on X with a post stating that the smartphone is "coming soon". The teaser shows the handset in a blue finish and specifically mentions the Xiaomi 18 Pro rather than referring to the wider Xiaomi 18 series. This suggests that the Pro model is currently the only handset confirmed for India. This is a change from last year, when Xiaomi kept the Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max exclusive to China. The Indian market instead received the standard Xiaomi 17 and...

Apple launched the iPhone 18 Pro series earlier this month with a starting price of Rs. 1,64,900. Now, Reliance Digital offers last year's iPhone 17 Pro at a significantly lower effective price through a combination of an in-store discount, exchange value, exchange bonus, and bank cashback. The retailer is also offering the iPhone 17 Pro Max at a lower price. The iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max run on the A19 Pro chip. They have an IP68-rated build and a 48-megapixel rear camera system. iPhone 17 Pro Discounted Price Reliance Digital has listed the 256GB storage variant of iPhone 17 Pro for Rs. 1,34,900, but it can be brought down to an effective price of Rs. 56,990 after applying all offers. Reliance Digital is providing an in-store discount of Rs. 9,910, bringing the price down to Rs. 1,24,990. Customers can further slash the effective price by applying up to Rs. 55,000 exchange discount, an additional exchange bonus of Rs. 10,000 and a bank cashback of Rs. 3,000. This brings...

Motorola Signature 27 was unveiled at the Snapdragon Summit 2026 on Tuesday. The handset arrives as the second model in the brand's Signature series, following the debut of the Motorola Signature earlier this year. The new flagship is among the first smartphones announced with Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset. It features a 50-megapixel Sony LYTIA 910 main camera and a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera. Motorola has also introduced a new naming approach with the Signature 27, using the final two digits of the upcoming year to distinguish generations. Motorola Signature 27 Availability, Colour Options Motorola has not yet revealed the pricing or exact sale date of the Signature 27. The company has, however, confirmed that the smartphone is expected to launch in markets globally later this year. The Motorola Signature 27 will be available in two colour options: Pantone Coal Smoke and Pantone Capulet Green. The former features a woven texture inten...

Oppo launched the A7 Pro Max in select global markets. The latest Oppo A series phone comes in two colour options and runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 chipset. The Oppo A7 Pro Max packs a 10,000mAh battery and supports 80W charging. It features a 50-megapixel rear camera and a 50-megapixel front-facing camera. The Oppo A7 Pro Max was released in China in August this year. Oppo A7 Pro Max 5G Price The Oppo A7 Pro Max 5G is priced at EUR 599 (roughly Rs. 61,000) in Austria for the 6GB RAM + 256GB storage variant. In Malaysia, the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant costs MYR 2,299 (roughly Rs. 12,000). The new phone is offered in Lunar Black and Surfing Blue colours. Details about the India launch of the phone are yet to be announced. Oppo A7 Pro Max 5G Specifications The dual SIM (nano) Oppo A7 Pro Max 5G runs on ColorOS 16.0 based on Android 16 and features a 6.78-inch 1.5K (1,272x2,772 pixel) flexible AMOLED display. The display supports an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz and of...

Xiaomi 18 Pro series will be launched in China later this week as the tech giant's latest flagship handset lineup, the company announced Sunday. The lineup is expected to include two models. Apart from the launch date, the company has started teasing the design, colour options, specifications, and features. The Xiaomi 18 Pro series will be available for purchase in at least three colour options, with the addition of a new blue shade. Moreover, the Xiaomi 18 Pro lineup will be equipped with a hardware-based privacy display functionality, similar to Samsung's Privacy Display feature seen on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. Xiaomi 18 Pro Series Set to Launch on September 23 In a post on Weibo, the smartphone maker announced that the Xiaomi 18 Pro series will be launched in China on September 23 at 7:00 pm local time (4:30 pm IST), which means that the launch is only two days away. As previously mentioned, the lineup is expected to include two models, namely the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the ...

Scams involving fake banks, government agencies, delivery services, and even people users know have become increasingly common in recent years. Apple aims to address this with a new security feature in iOS 27. The latest update for iPhone brings Impersonation Risk Detection. The Cupertino-based tech giant says it can identify signs that a user may be in the middle of an active scam, particularly when they are about to make a payment or change sensitive account information, and alert them. Apple's Impersonation Risk Detection Feature The feature's name itself is self-explanatory. On a support page, Apple said that Impersonation Risk Detection can protect users from active social engineering scams, where a scammer impersonates a bank, government agency, or another trusted person and convinces the victim to take an action. The feature analyses information about the iPhone or iPad and the user's Apple Account to detect signs of suspicious activity. When a supported app requests...

Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2026 will commence in the second week of October, the e-commerce giant announced on Wednesday. Apart from this, a dedicated microsite for the sale event is now live in the country, teasing the bank discounts, special deals, and offers that will be available to customers when the sale begins. Additionally, the company has confirmed that the Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2026 will offer early access to Flipkart Plus, Flipkart Black, and Flipkart Credit Card members. The upcoming Flipkart sale event is expected to offer various electronics at relatively low prices from reputable global brands. Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2026 to Begin on October 9 A dedicated microsite for the Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2026 is now live in India, which confirms that the sale event will begin on October 9. However, the e-commerce giant will offer early access to Flipkart Plus, Flipkart Black, and Flipkart Credit Card members, allowing them to get their hands on the de...

Redmi Note 17 Pro series will be launched in India today, weeks after the series was unveiled in select global markets. The lineup will include two models, namely the Redmi Note 17 Pro and Redmi Note 17 Pro Max. Before the unveiling, the Xiaomi sub-brand teased details about the two phones, including their design, colourways, specifications, and features, hinting at what the Redmi Note 17 Pro series will offer. Both smartphones will use different Snapdragon chipsets. The Redmi Note 17 Pro series will also feature a dual rear camera setup, similar to its global counterpart. Here's everything you need to know about the Redmi Note 17 Pro and Redmi Note 17 Pro Max before they launch in India today. Redmi Note 17 Pro Series India Launch Details Redmi will launch the Redmi Note 17 Pro and Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in India today (Tuesday). Xiaomi's sub-brand has scheduled a dedicated livestream to unveil the two smartphones in India. The Redmi Note 17 Pro and Redmi Note 17 Pro Max launch...

Apple is all set to roll out iOS 27 for compatible iPhone models in India and globally today, September 14. The latest software update, which was first previewed at WWDC 2026, has gone through several developer and public beta releases. At the ‘September and shine' event last week, the tech giant announced that the iPhone 18 Pro models and iPhone Duo would be the first models to ship with the new OS out of the box. iOS 27 brings a redesigned Siri experience powered by Apple's Foundation Models and Google's Gemini, alongside a refreshed Liquid Glass interface, Visual Intelligence upgrades and new parental controls. Here's how to download iOS 27, when it could arrive in India, and which iPhone models are eligible. iOS 27 Release Time in India iOS 27 will be publicly available globally, including in India, from today (September 14). The Cupertino-based tech giant has not specified an exact release time, but previous major iOS updates have typically started rolling out at a...

Samsung's flagship smartphones could become more expensive in India soon. According to a tipster, a price hike is on the cards for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, which sits atop the latest Galaxy S26 series and currently starts at Rs. 1,39,999 for the base model with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. Meanwhile, the tipster also suggested that the South Korean tech conglomerate's latest-generation foldables, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, could see similar price hikes. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Price Hike According to an X post by tipster Abhishek Yadav, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is set to receive a price hike in India. The tipster says the price increase has been confirmed, although the exact revised prices and the date from which they will take effect have not been revealed. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is currently priced at Rs. 1,39,999 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant. The 12GB + 512GB configuration is priced at Rs. 1,59,999, while the top-end 16G...

Apple launched the iPhone 18 Pro series and the iPhone Duo, its first foldable smartphone, on Wednesday during the ‘Surprise and Shine' event. Soon after the launch event, the company updated its website to raise prices on its older smartphones in India, including the iPhone 17, iPhone 17e, and iPhone Air. This comes months after the Cupertino-based tech giant raised the prices of multiple devices. Tim Cook, Apple's former CEO, reportedly hinted that the ongoing RAM and storage crisis has made future price hikes inevitable. The iPhone 17 and iPhone Air launched alongside last year at significantly lower prices than their new cost. iPhone 17, iPhone 17e and iPhone Air New Prices in India The tech giant has updated its online store in India to reflect the new prices of the iPhone 17, iPhone 17e, and iPhone Air. The iPhone 17 now starts at Rs. 99,900 for the base 256GB storage option. Meanwhile, the top-of-the-line 512GB option now costs Rs. 1,24,900. This is a Rs. 17,000 price hi...

Apple is set to host its annual September launch event later today. The Cupertino-based tech giant is calling this year's event ‘Surprise and Shine'. It is set to be the company's first in-person event since 2019, as all the September launches were moved to virtual, pre-recorded video-based showcases till 2025. On top of this, it will also be the first time that Apple's newly appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO), John Ternus, will be presenting the new devices from the stage. During the event, the tech giant is expected to launch its first book-style foldable, iPhone 18 Pro series, Apple Watch Series 12, and AirPods 5. Apple ‘Surprise and Shine' Event: How to Watch Live The tech giant will host its ‘Surprise and Shine' event today at Apple Park in Cupertino, California. The showcase will begin at 10 am PT. However, if you are in India, you will be able to catch the livestream at 10:30 pm IST. Apple has scheduled the livestream via multiple social media platfo...

Apple is gearing up to host its ‘Surprise and Shine' event tomorrow, where it is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, alongside the much-awaited book-style foldable dubbed iPhone Ultra. Ahead of its anticipated debut, a short video that appears to show retail demo units has surfaced online, offering what could be the clearest look yet at two rumoured colour options for the purported iPhone 18 Pro models. iPhone 18 Pro Dark Cherry, Blue Colours The video clip, posted on the South Korean blogging site Naver, appears to show an iPhone 18 Pro Max in a dark red or burgundy finish and an iPhone 18 Pro in a light blue colour (via Macworld). The clip, shared by tipster yeux1122, is particularly interesting because both phones are likely the demo units placed on retail-style stands. The footage also shows an iPhone 17 Pro Max in a dark blue finish being held alongside the purported iPhone 18 Pro Max. This gives a better idea of how different the new Dark Cherry finish...

Apple recently underwent a major management overhaul. At the beginning of this month, John Ternus took charge as the new Chief Executive Officer of the company, replacing Tim Cook. At the same time, Luca Maestri, former Chief Financial Officer, also announced that he will be stepping down from the rest of his corporate responsibilities at Apple. Meanwhile, Phil Schiller also tendered his resignation from the position of head of the App Store and Apple Events. According to a report, Schiller has left his role as Apple's new CEO is planning to make new changes to the App Store, which might help the company increase its margins and recurring revenue. Cook and Cue Reportedly Want to Increase Margins and Recurring Revenue In the latest edition of his weekly 'Power On' newsletter, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman writes that the Cupertino-based tech giant is planning to make certain changes to the App Store, allowing Apple to “make even more money” from the marketplace. Ternus and Cue...

Xiaomi showcased its new foldable smartphone, the Xiaomi 18 Fold, at IFA 2026, held in Berlin. The company has also confirmed that it will be launching its latest foldable smartphone on September 7, 2026, in China. Now, just ahead of its official launch, a tipster has revealed key details of the upcoming foldable smartphone, including its pricing and other key specifications. Xiaomi 18 Fold Colours, Price and Variants Leaked Tipster Digital Chat Station has leaked details on Weibo about the price and memory variants of the Xiaomi 18 Fold. The tipster claims the foldable will officially launch at over CNY 10,000 (approximately Rs. 1,40,000 onwards), which is much higher than the Mix Fold 4, priced from CNY 8,999 (approximately Rs. 1,26,000). The tipster further points out that the Xiaomi 18 Fold might get special-edition colours, such as the special red colour showcased at IFA 2026. Previous leaks about the Xring O3 processor also mentioned LPDDR6 RAM. It is also reported that the 16GB ...

Apple is expected to introduce its first foldable iPhone at the company's September 9 event, where it is also likely to unveil the iPhone 18 series and new Apple Watch models. The foldable model, which has been widely tipped to be called the iPhone Ultra, is expected to feature a book-style design with a large inner display and a slimmer profile than most competing foldables. Ahead of the launch, a new report has revealed more details about the purported foldable, including its expected MagSafe support. MagSafe Support on iPhone Ultra In a conversation with Tom's Guide, Mark Gurman said that Apple is likely to include MagSafe charging support on the first foldable iPhone (via GSMArena). This would reportedly allow the purported foldable fildaleto use Apple's magnetic charging accessories despite its thin construction. However, it is important to note that leaked renders and dummy units of the device have so far not shown the familiar MagSafe magnetic ring. Gurman reportedly...

iPhone 18 Pro series, which will likely include the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, is expected to be launched this month during Apple's ‘Surprise and Shine' event. The handsets are expected to be unveiled along with the company's first foldable handset, the iPhone Ultra. Leading up to their launch, various details about the next-generation iPhone models have surfaced online. Now, a leak suggests that the iPhone 18 Pro series will be offered in three new colour options. Last year, the iPhone 17 Pro series was introduced in an orange shade. This year, the tech giant might not bring back the orange colourway, replacing it with a different option. iPhone 18 Pro Series Colour Options (Expected) In a post on Weibo, tipster Fixed-Focus Digital Cameras (translated from Chinese) has shared a purported image of the iPhone 18 Pro, which suggests four colour options for the smartphone. However, the leaker says that the handset will be available in only three of the four shades sh...

Apple is said to be undergoing yet another major leadership change following Tim Cook's last day as Chief Executive Officer. According to a report, veteran executive Phil Schiller stepping down from his remaining responsibilities overseeing the App Store and Apple's product events. The App Store will reportedly return to the Services division, while Apple's events team is expected to get a new leader. The shake-up marks a significant change ahead of John Ternus taking charge of the Cupertino-based tech giant beginning today (September 1). Phil Schiller Steps Down From App Store, Apple Events Roles According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the 66-year-old Phil Schiller has relinquished two of his most prominent remaining responsibilities at Apple — App Store and Events. Schiller has been one of the most recognisable Apple executives, closely involved with several of Apple's major products, including the iPhone, iPad, iPod and Mac, and often seen on stage during Apple...