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Apple's WWDC 2026 keynote is expected to focus heavily on artificial intelligence, with reports pointing to a major Siri overhaul, expanded Apple Intelligence features, AI-powered tools across apps, and updates to iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS and visionOS. The event begins on June 8 at Apple Park

OnePlus has revealed key details about the upcoming Turbo 6X series ahead of its China debut. The lineup will feature large batteries, MediaTek chipsets, high-refresh-rate displays, Android 16-based ColorOS 16, and multiple RAM and storage options.

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ launches in India with a 6.8-inch 144Hz 1.5K AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme chipset, Quad 50MP camera system, and a 6,500mAh battery with 90W charging. Priced at ₹47,999, sales begin on June 11 via Flipkart and Motorola.

Xiaomi has launched the Xiaomi 17T in India starting at Rs 59,999. The flagship features a 6.59-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra chipset, Leica-tuned triple cameras with a 50MP periscope lens, and a massive 6,500mAh battery with 67W fast charging. Sales begin on June 10.

The Vivo X500 Pro Max is tipped to arrive with a 6.85-inch 2K BOE display featuring a 144Hz refresh rate, MediaTek's upcoming Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset, and an expected 8,000mAh-class battery. The flagship smartphone could also pack a 200MP periscope camera, 50MP Sony LYT-838 main sensor

Lava has launched the Bold N2 5G in India at Rs 12,999, with a launch offer price of Rs 11,999. Featuring a 6.75-inch 120Hz display, Unisoc T8200 processor, Android 16, IP64 rating, and a 6,000mAh battery, the smartphone will go on sale via Amazon India from June 9.

Asus has unveiled the VivoWatch 6 Plus at COMPUTEX 2026, featuring ECG monitoring, wrist-based blood pressure tracking, sleep-breathing analysis and AI-powered wellness coaching. The premium smartwatch also comes with a titanium body, sapphire glass and a 1.43-inch AMOLED display.

Realme has teased the upcoming P4R smartphone in India with the tagline "Power For Real." The device is expected to feature an 8,000mAh battery, 144Hz display, MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chipset, and a 50MP camera, targeting users seeking long battery life and performance.

Anthropic's Claude AI suffered a major global outage on June 2, disrupting its web app, mobile platform, API services, and developer tools. The company acknowledged widespread login and response-generation issues, identified the root cause, and said engineers were working to restore services.

Asus has unveiled the limited-edition ROG Xbox Ally X20 bundle to celebrate 20 years of ROG, pairing a redesigned handheld gaming console with AR smart glasses. The anniversary edition features a larger OLED display, AMD Ryzen AI processor, and immersive virtual-screen gaming experience.

Florida has sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging ChatGPT lacks adequate safeguards for minors and poses risks to public safety. The state claims the company prioritized growth over user protection, while OpenAI rejects the allegations and says it has implemented extensive safety measures.

NVIDIA has unveiled RTX Spark, a powerful new AI superchip designed for Windows PCs built around personal AI agents. Featuring up to one petaflop of AI performance, 128GB unified memory, advanced RTX graphics, and support for 120B-parameter AI models, the platform aims to redefine AI computing

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S27 Pro is expected to focus on AI-powered performance, a 200MP camera, 3.5x optical zoom, and a premium lightweight design. Positioned between the standard and Ultra models, it could launch in early 2027 with an expected price range of ₹85,000-₹95,000.

Leaked "iOS 27" illustrations suggest Apple is preparing its biggest 'Siri overhaul', featuring a Dynamic Island interface, chatbot-style app, AI-powered search, and support for ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude. Apple may unveil smarter AI tools for Camera, Photos, and Shortcuts at WWDC on June 8

Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro lineup, expected in September 2026, may arrive in new colours like Dark Cherry, Light Blue, Silver, and Black. Leaks suggest a smaller Dynamic Island, A20 2nm chipset, larger 5,100mAh+ battery, LTPO+ display, & upgraded 48MP cameras for better performance & photography