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Qualcomm's new flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is expected to power several upcoming flagship phones. As per a tipster, the OnePlus 15 will be the first phone to introduce this chip globally. Meanwhile, the Xiaomi 17 series will also get this SoC, but initially only in the Chinese markets. Meanwhile, iQOO 15, Realme GT 8 Pro, Red Magic 11 Pro series, and several other flagship handsets are also expected to make their debut in October.

The Oppo Reno 14 5G Diwali Edition has launched in India at Rs. 39,999 for the 8GB + 256GB variant, with a festive offer price of Rs. 36,999. It shares the same specifications as the standard Reno 14 but features a festival-inspired black-and-gold design with mandala and peacock motifs. The handset uses GlowShift Technology to change the back panel colour from black to gold based on the user's body temperature. The effect is achieved through multiple layers and processes, lasting at least 10,000 cycles.

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2025 is now underway in India with discounts on a variety of products. The sale offers up to 10 percent discount for purchases made using SBI Cards. Buyers can avail exchange offers and no-cost EMI options to maximise savings. Here are some of the top projector deals available during the Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2025

iOS 26.1 beta 1 introduces several updates, including AirPods Live Translation for five new languages, expanded Apple Intelligence in eight languages, and a new swipe gesture for Apple Music’s MiniPlayer with Liquid Glass effects and haptic feedback. Beta code of the update reportedly hints at Notification Forwarding, easier third-party accessory pairing, and future MCP support for agentic AI, with some features potentially limited to the EU.

Google’s Search Live in AI Mode is now rolling out to Android and iOS users in the US, giving them free access to the AI feature, the company announced on Wednesday. Integrated within the Google app, it allows users to have conversations with the AI chatbot and ask questions about their surroundings by using their phone’s camera feed. The company recently confirmed that the feature will also come to India. However, the exact release timeline is currently unknown.