TECHNOLOGY

Google has unveiled its new AI Plus subscription plan in India, priced at Rs 399 per month—with a launch offer of Rs 199. The plan brings advanced AI tools like Gemini 3 Pro and Nano Banana Pro, expanded app integration, and increased storage, rivalling OpenAI’s ChatGPT Go.

Google launches the Android 16 QPR2 update for over 20 Pixel models, signaling a move towards more frequent OS updates and promising quicker feature access for all Android users.

iQOO has officially launched its new flagship, the iQOO 15, in India with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, triple 50MP rear cameras, and a massive 7,000mAh battery. The device starts at ₹72,999 and comes in two memory variants.

Apple’s iPhone 17, powered by its in-house N1 chip, posts median Wi-Fi speed jumps of up to 40% over last year’s model, outpacing top Android phones—even though it doesn’t support the fastest Wi-Fi 7 channels.

The November 2025 Pixel Feature Drop introduces AI-powered chat summaries, expanded scam detection, themed packs, and significant battery life improvements for Pixel 6 and newer devices, rolling out first in English to select countries.

OpenAI’s Sora AI video generator is now available to Android users in seven countries, after iOS debut in September. The app offers free video generation, advanced features for ChatGPT Plus subscribers, and introduces new community and collaboration tools.

The OnePlus 15 debuts in China with the powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, a substantial 7,300mAh battery, ultra-fast 120W charging, and a triple 50MP camera array—positioning itself as a top contender in the 2025 flagship smartphone race.

OpenAI unveiled its AI-powered web browser, ChatGPT Atlas, on October 22, 2025, making it available worldwide on macOS, with Windows, iOS, and Android support coming soon. The new browser integrates ChatGPT as a built-in assistant and introduces an experimental “agent mode” for paid users.

Retro audio brand We Are Rewind has launched a $199 Elvis Presley Limited Edition cassette player, bundling a remastered 1957 Elvis Christmas Album tape. With just 1,957 units worldwide, the collector’s set merges nostalgia with modern Bluetooth tech and is now available for pre-order.

Startup Camera Intelligence unveils Caira, the first mirrorless camera for iPhones with Google’s Nano Banana AI built in. The device features pro-quality optics, real-time editing, and launches for pre-order October 30 on Kickstarter.