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Xiaomi on Wednesday unveiled the Xiaomi 15T series alongside HyperOS 3. The latest OS update introduces AI-focused upgrades, including a smarter HyperAI assistant powered by Google’s Gemini 2.5 and OpenAI’s GPT-4o mini for handling complex queries. The 15T series also comes bundled with three months of free Gemini Pro subscription for buyers.

HyperOS 3, which is built on Android 16, was unveiled on Wednesday during Xiaomi’s September 2025 launch event. The new user interface will be seen on new Xiaomi smartphones. The upcoming Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are expected to run the new Android 16-based user interface out of the box.

OnePlus 15 is expected to go official next month in China. Ahead of the official launch, a Chinese tipster has shared alleged renders of the OnePlus 15 on Weibo. The renders show the phone with a flat display and a hole-punch cutout. It has slim bezels around the display. The OnePlus 15 is expected to ship with the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chip and a triple rear camera unit.

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2025 is currently live in India, bringing attractive offers on gadgets, home appliances, and more. Air purifiers, especially popular among city buyers, are available at compelling prices during the event. Customers can enjoy an additional 10 percent instant discount with SBI cards, while EMI plans, exchange deals, and coupons offer further savings. This roundup showcases the top air purifier deals available in the ongoing Amazon sale.

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has proposed allowing stablecoins and tokenised assets as collateral in derivatives markets. Acting chair Caroline Pham said the plan would modernise collateral frameworks, with feedback open until October 20. Crypto executives from Circle, Coinbase, and Ripple welcomed the initiative, calling it a key step toward integrating digital assets into regulated finance and boosting efficiency, liquidity, and trust. The move aligns with wider US efforts to update digital asset regulation.