Technology

OpenAI, Google, and Perplexity are partnering with Indian telecom operators to offer millions of users a year of free AI chatbot access, marking a major push into India’s fast-growing digital market.

The iPhone Air 2 is tipped to bring a dual rear-camera setup while retaining its ultra-slim design, marking a notable upgrade over the first-generation model.

Google Maps is rolling out a live lane guidance feature for cars with Google built in, offering real-time lane detection and smarter navigation.

Amazon Music is adding new AI-powered conversational features through Alexa Plus, offering a more natural and interactive way to explore music.

OpenAI’s viral AI video creation app Sora is now available on Android across key markets, expanding access and introducing monetisation options.

Motorola unveiled the motorola edge 70 and new moto g57 series, offering sleek design, powerful performance, AI features and long-lasting battery life.

Apple released emergency iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1 updates to fix multiple critical security vulnerabilities affecting the Neural Engine, WebKit, and privacy modules.

Microsoft is testing a shared audio feature in Windows 11 that streams to two Bluetooth LE Audio devices simultaneously, currently available on select Copilot+ PCs.

California-based 1X has launched NEO, the world’s first household humanoid robot, available for $20,000 or $499 per month, capable of performing daily chores.

Hong Kong-based FCC Analytics plans to enter the Indian fintech market with AI-powered Anti-Money Laundering and KYC solutions, targeting banks and virtual asset platforms.

Apple is gearing up for one of its most ambitious software overhauls yet — a completely redesigned Siri, powered by Google’s Gemini AI.

OnePlus begins rolling out OxygenOS 16, bringing fluid animations, lock screen widgets, AI-powered Plus Mind, and a redesigned interface to the OnePlus 13 series.

Windows 11 is introducing a shared audio feature that allows users to play sound on two Bluetooth headsets at the same time, improving convenience for shared listening.

Canva’s new Creative Operating System integrates design, AI tools, and marketing automation, enabling teams to manage campaigns and brand assets from one platform.

November 2025 will see a wave of major smartphone launches in India, including flagship and mid-range models from OnePlus, Lava, Realme, and iQOO.

WhatsApp is rolling out passkey support, allowing users to restore end-to-end encrypted backups using biometric authentication for enhanced security.

Apple’s iPhone 15 is now selling for ₹50,900 on JioMart — ₹29,000 less than its original launch price — with additional bank offers available.

At Adobe MAX 2025, Adobe unveiled new AI tools in its GenStudio suite, including Firefly Foundry, enhanced automation, and ad platform integrations.

iQOO 15 launches in India on Nov 26 with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 144Hz AMOLED display, 7,000mAh battery, and Android 16-based OriginOS 6.

Microsoft adds Vision with text-in, text-out to Copilot for Windows, enabling visual AI interaction and seamless switching between text and voice.