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Oppo will launch ColorOS 17 in India on October 13, alongside teasers for the Enco X4 earbuds and Oppo Pad Mini. The new software, based on Android 17, brings design and feature upgrades, while the upcoming earbuds and compact tablet are expected to offer improved audio, display performance

OnePlus is reportedly preparing to launch the OnePlus 16R and OnePlus 16, featuring rumoured 200MP cameras, batteries up to 9,000mAh and high-refresh-rate displays. The OnePlus 16R could arrive in India between late December 2026 and January 2027, with an expected price of ₹70,000 to ₹75,000.

Amazon has unveiled its new Alexa Tablet 8, Alexa Tablet 11 and Alexa Tablet 12 Pro lineup, featuring displays up to 12 inches, 120Hz refresh rates, MediaTek processors and AI features. Prices start at $229.99, with sales beginning in North America and Europe in October.

iQOO has teased the arrival of its upcoming flagship smartphone in India, widely expected to be the iQOO 16. Launched in China with a 165Hz 2K AMOLED display, Snapdragon flagship chipset, 8,400mAh battery and 100W fast charging, the phone's Indian launch date and pricing remain unconfirmed.

Oppo Find X10 series will launch globally on October 21 in Spain, featuring the Find X10 Pro Max with a 144Hz OLED display, an 8,000mAh battery, 80W fast charging and Hasselblad-tuned cameras. India launch details and pricing are yet to be announced.

Anthropic has launched Claude Haiku 5.5, a faster and more cost-efficient model designed for high-volume tasks such as summarisation, classification, database queries and customer support. It also introduces adjustable effort, allowing developers to balance speed, intelligence and cost

Elon Musk's Starlink launch in India remains delayed as the company awaits security clearances, spectrum allocation and regulatory approvals. Musk has alleged that powerful domestic interests are blocking the service, while the government has rejected the claim and said all satellite operators face

Amazon has announced fresh job cuts affecting fewer than 1,000 corporate employees globally, with workers in India and the UK reportedly among those impacted. The layoffs mainly affect the Stores division as Amazon restructures operations, simplifies its corporate structure and adjusts its workforce

Garmin has launched the Cirqa Smart Band in India at ₹29,990, with a limited-time offer price of ₹25,990. The screen-free fitness tracker offers health, sleep and activity monitoring, up to 10 days of battery life, 5ATM water resistance and support for over 80 activities.

Infinix has launched the Smart 20 HD in India at an effective price of ₹10,999. The budget smartphone features a 6.67-inch 120Hz display, Unisoc T7250 chipset, 5,000mAh battery, dual speakers and 8MP cameras. It runs Android 15-based XOS 15.1 and is available with 3GB RAM and 64GB storage

Lenovo has launched the ThinkBook 14x in India at ₹1,08,990, bringing a lightweight Copilot+ PC with Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors. It features a 2.8K 120Hz OLED display, 16GB RAM, up to 1TB storage, Wi-Fi 7 and a dedicated AI NPU delivering over 40 TOPS.

Anthropic has expanded Claude into Google Workspace, allowing users to create and edit Docs, Sheets and Slides directly from Claude. The integration adds a sidebar, AI-powered editing tools and approval controls, reducing the need to switch between apps while working.

Vivo X Fold 6 has launched in India at Rs. 2,19,999, featuring an 8.02-inch foldable AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Super Edition chipset, 200MP ZEISS camera, and a 6,900mAh battery. Available in Nebula Teal and Prism Black, the premium foldable smartphone is open for pre-booking

Vivo has launched the S2 FE 5G in India with a massive 10,000mAh battery, 120Hz 1.5K AMOLED display, Dimensity 7300e chipset, and IP68/IP69 durability ratings. Starting at ₹38,999, the phone targets users seeking long battery life, rugged protection, and all-day performance.

Vivo has launched the V80 in India with a 6.59-inch 144Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset and a 7,200mAh battery with 90W fast charging. It also features a ZEISS-tuned triple rear camera setup with dual 50MP sensors and starts at ₹62,999.