Technology

PhonePe is set to begin operations in the UAE after securing licenses from the Central Bank of the UAE. The fintech plans to offer digital wallets, merchant payments and India remittances, but has not yet announced a launch date.

Motorola has briefly teased the upcoming Signature 27, revealing a glimpse of its rear camera module and hinting at a new premium smartphone. The device could also get a Swarovski crystal edition, while camera upgrades and launch details remain unconfirmed.

Apple's September 9 event introduced the iPhone Duo foldable, iPhone 18 Pro series, Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, plus new AirPods. The company also detailed its AI-powered Siri, with the beta rollout set for September 14 alongside iOS 27.

Apple has launched its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, featuring dual ProMotion displays, the A20 Pro chip, a 48MP dual-camera system and eSIM-only connectivity. Starting at ₹2,99,900 in India, it goes on sale October 23.

Meta has unveiled Muse, an AI personal assistant that can manage emails, calendars, shopping and travel tasks across apps. Launched first in the US, Muse can work in the background, but Meta has yet to confirm an India launch date.

Xiaomi has launched the 18 Fold in China with a 7.58-inch 120Hz foldable display, new XRING O3 chipset, 200MP Leica camera, 6,000mAh battery and 67W wired charging. Pricing starts at CNY 10,999, or roughly ₹1.55 lakh.

Google has started Chrome's new two-week release cycle with Chrome 153 across desktop and mobile. The faster schedule aims to deliver security patches, performance improvements and new features more quickly while helping developers adopt web updates sooner.

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Images 2.5 with faster generation, sketch-guided image creation, precise comment-pin editing, improved subject consistency and new layout presets for professional visuals.

iQOO has confirmed that the iQOO 16 smartphone and Pad Ultra tablet will launch in China this September. Both devices are expected to focus on gaming, with the phone tipped to feature an 8,400mAh battery and 165Hz display, while the tablet could pack an 8.8-inch OLED screen and active cooling.

OPPO has confirmed the F35 series for India, teasing a new 5G smartphone with a slim design and punch-hole display. The F35 Pro is tipped to feature a 10,000mAh battery, 120Hz OLED display and Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 chipset, with pricing expected between Rs 40,000 and Rs 45,000.

Xiaomi has launched three new power banks in India, including two magnetic models and a 20,000mAh high-output option, with prices starting at Rs 3,699. The lineup offers up to 25W wireless charging, 45W wired charging and 165W combined output.

Oppo's Find X10 series is set to launch in China this September with a major camera focus, including up to three 200MP rear cameras, Hasselblad technology, a new Danxia colour lens and LUMO imaging system.

Realme 16 Pro Harry Potter Edition is set to bring a Hogwarts-inspired design, featuring a brown argyle-textured back and Hogwarts crest. Teased on Flipkart, the special edition's price, availability and final specifications are yet to be announced.

iQOO Z11xa 5G has launched in India with a 7,200mAh battery, Dimensity 7400 Turbo chipset, 120Hz display and IP68/IP69 durability. Priced at Rs 28,999, the phone will go on sale from September 14 with launch offers.

OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra rollout has faced access delays and user frustration, while Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the new model marks the arrival of AGI. Huang also highlighted Astra's massive Nvidia-powered training infrastructure and said 400,000 more GPUs are coming online.