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OPPO Find N6 foldable smartphone with 'Zero-feel crease' unveiled: Details

OPPO Find N6 foldable smartphone with 'Zero-feel crease' unveiled: Details

by | Mar 18, 2026 | Technology



OPPO has unveiled its latest foldable smartphone, the OPPO Find N6, highlighting a new “Zero-Feel Crease” design aimed at making the inner display appear flatter during use. The new foldable smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip and packs a 6,000mAh battery. For imaging, it boasts a Hasselblad Master Camera System, led by the 200MP main camera.


OPPO Find N6: Availability


According to OPPO, the Find N6 will be available in select markets starting March 20, 2026, through official stores, authorised retailers and partner carriers. However, there is no official word yet on its India launch or availability.

 


OPPO Find N6: Details


OPPO said the Find N6 introduces a redesigned hinge and display system aimed at reducing the visibility and feel of the crease typically seen on foldable smartphones. The device uses a second-generation Titanium Flexion Hinge, which the company said reduces hinge height variance and contributes to a flatter inner display. It is paired with what OPPO calls Auto-Smoothing Flex Glass, designed to improve shape recovery and reduce long-term deformation of the screen. The company claims the device has been tested for up to 600,000 folds and has received TÜV Rheinland certifications for durability and crease minimisation.

 


The Find N6 features a 6.62-inch cover display and an 8.12-inch inner display. Both screens support up to 1,800 nits peak brightness, along with high-frequency PWM dimming and low minimum brightness for use in different lighting conditions. The device is offered in two colour options, including a titanium-finished variant and an orange option with gold accents on the hinge.

 


In terms of build, the smartphone carries IP56, IP58 and IP59 ratings for resistance against dust and water. OPPO said the device is designed to withstand splashes as well as high-pressure water exposure.

 


The Find N6 runs on ColorOS 16, which has been optimised for the foldable form factor. It introduces a feature called Free-Flow Window that allows users to run up to four apps simultaneously on the inner display, with adjustable window sizes. The device also supports cross-device features through O+ Connect, enabling file transfer, screen mirroring and remote access with compatible devices.

 


OPPO has also introduced an AI-enabled stylus called the OPPO AI Pen, which supports 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity and works on both inner and outer displays. The stylus supports features such as note-taking, annotation and AI-based tools for capturing and formatting on-screen content.

 


The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip and is backed by a 6,000mAh battery. It supports 80W wired charging and 50W wireless charging.

 


For imaging, the Find N6 features a triple rear camera setup, including a 200MP primary sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide camera and a 50MP periscope telephoto lens. It also features a 20MP camera each on the inner display and the cover display. OPPO said the system also includes a dedicated colour sensor for improved colour accuracy. The camera system is developed in collaboration with Hasselblad and supports features such as portrait mode, manual controls and cinematic shooting modes. The device also supports 4K video recording at up to 120fps on the main sensor, along with Dolby Vision and log video recording support.


OPPO Find N6: Specifications


  • Inner display: 8.12-inch AMOLED, QXGA+ resolution, up to 120Hz refresh rate, 1800 nits in HBM, Cover Glass


  • Cover display: 6.62-inch AMOLED, FHD+ resolution, up to 120Hz refresh rate, 1800 nits in HBM, Ceramic Guard


  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5


  • RAM: 16GB LPDDR5X


  • Storage: 512GB UFS 4.1


  • OS: ColorOS 16


  • Rear camera: 200MP + 50MP ultra-wide + 50MP telephoto


  • Front camera: 20MP on inner display, 20MP on cover display


  • Battery: 6000mAh


  • Charging: 80W wired, 50W wireless


  • Thickness: 8.93mm (folded), 4.21mm (unfolded)


  • Weight: 225g



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'I love what I do': Apple CEO Tim Cook dismisses retirement rumours

'I love what I do': Apple CEO Tim Cook dismisses retirement rumours

by | Mar 18, 2026 | Technology



Apple CEO Tim Cook on Tuesday dismissed speculation around him stepping down from the top post, saying that he “can’t imagine his life without Apple”.

 


“No, I didn’t say that. I haven’t said that. I love what I do deeply. 28 years ago, I walked into Apple, and I’ve loved every day of it since,” Cook said on the TV show Good Morning America. “We’ve had ups and downs, but the people I work with are so amazing. They bring out the best in me. And hopefully, I can bring out the best in them. And Michael, I can’t imagine life without Apple,” he added.

 
 


Cook’s remarks come ahead of Apple turning 50 on April 1. It also comes amid reports of pressure building on the company’s leadership with high-ranking exits from its artificial intelligence (AI) team.

 


According to a CNBC report, the company lost its AI chief, John Giannandrea, its top lawyer, and a key design executive in a single week in December. Moreover, its senior vice president of hardware technologies, Johny Srouji, told Cook that he wanted to leave soon, reported Bloomberg.

 


The departures intensified scrutiny of CEO Cook’s leadership in the AI era, as concerns mounted over the company’s strategy. LightShed Partners analyst Walter Piecyk told CNBC that Apple risks ceding its AI future to Google. He said that the company is “surrendering AI to Google”, much as it once did with search. Last year, Apple signed a deal with Google to use Gemini to power AI features on the iPhone.

 


Separately, a Financial Times report in November 2025 also said Apple is preparing for Cook to step down as chief executive “as soon as next year”. However, Cook’s latest remarks have dismissed the reports.



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Instagram adds AI voice effects for voice notes in DMs: Step-by-step guide

Instagram adds AI voice effects for voice notes in DMs: Step-by-step guide

by | Mar 18, 2026 | Technology


Instagram’s AI Voice effects in DMs (Image: Instagram)

2 min read Last Updated : Mar 18 2026 | 10:17 AM IST


Instagram has introduced a new feature that brings AI-powered voice effects to direct messages. According to the company, the update allows users to modify their voice notes with different styles before sending them. Instead of sending plain voice recordings, users can now add creative effects while still keeping the original tone, rhythm and emotion of their voice.


AI voice effects: What the feature is about

According to Instagram, the AI Voice Effects feature is designed to enhance how people communicate through voice notes on Instagram. Users can record a message and then apply different effects that change how their voice sounds. Instagram said that these effects can make the voice appear more playful, stylised or character-like, without distorting the natural flow of speech. 

 

 


Unlike traditional voice filters that may heavily alter audio, Instagram mentioned that the feature focuses on maintaining clarity and expression. This makes the voice note feel natural while still offering a noticeable change in sound.

 

When a voice note is sent with an effect, the receiver can see which one was applied. They also have the option to tap on it and use the same effect in their own reply. The company noted that it brings a slightly more creative element to regular chats, especially in casual conversations. 

 


How to use AI Voice Effects in Instagram DMs

 


  • Open Instagram and go to your Direct Messages


  • Choose an existing chat or start a new one


  • Tap the microphone icon to begin a voice note


  • Tap on the Voice Effects option in the message composer


  • Record your message as usual


  • Preview different effects by selecting them


  • Once you find the effect you like, send the voice note


After sending, the recipients can see the effect used and tap to mimic it in their reply.

 

First Published: Mar 18 2026 | 10:17 AM IST



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Nvidia resumes production of AI chips for sale in China after US approval

Nvidia resumes production of AI chips for sale in China after US approval

by | Mar 18, 2026 | Technology



Nvidia is restarting manufacturing of its H200 artificial intelligence (AI) chips for sale in China after receiving multiple approvals from the US government and fresh orders from Chinese customers over the past two weeks, the Financial Times reported.

 

 


“We’ve been licensed for many customers in China for the H200. We have received purchase orders from many customers. And we are in the process of restarting our manufacturing,” Huang said, adding that the situation was now “different than it was two weeks ago, our supply chain is getting fired up”. 

 
 


Commenting on the US government’s stance, Huang said US President Donald Trump aims to maintain the country’s leadership in AI technology while ensuring global competitiveness.

 

“President Trump’s intention is that the US should have a leadership position and access to Nvidia’s best technology,” Huang said. “However, he would also like us to compete worldwide and not concede those markets unnecessarily.” 

 


Why did Nvidia halt production earlier? 

 


Nvidia’s efforts to regain access to the Chinese market for advanced AI chips had been ongoing for nearly a year due to Trump’s evolving trade policy towards Beijing.

 


Under a deal with the White House announced in December 2025, Nvidia could sell H200 chips to Chinese customers, provided the company shared 25 per cent of its revenue from those sales with the US government. These chips are a generation behind its most advanced graphics processing units (GPUs), which are used to train AI models.

 


While Nvidia initially restarted production following the deal, it encountered delays due to prolonged US national security reviews of export licences and hesitancy from Chinese authorities to approve imports at scale. This led the company to pause production once again.

 


The company has also faced disruptions related to exports of its H20 processor, a chip specifically designed for the Chinese market. According to the Wall Street Journal, the US Commerce Department halted exports of the H20 in April last year before reversing the decision in August.

 


However, the Chinese government discouraged domestic companies from purchasing the H20. Production of the H20 was eventually halted in late August.

 


The latest approvals could pave the way for Chinese technology giants such as Alibaba and ByteDance to gain access to Nvidia’s AI chips, although regulatory clearance from Chinese authorities is still required for imports.



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Apple's top hardware engineering executive leaves for smart ring maker Oura

Apple's top hardware engineering executive leaves for smart ring maker Oura

by | Mar 18, 2026 | Technology



By Mark Gurman

 


Apple Inc.’s top hardware engineering executive overseeing home devices is leaving for smart ring maker Oura Health Oy, marking a setback for a unit already contending with product delays.

 


Brian Lynch, who has been Apple’s senior director in charge of home devices since 2022, has joined the ring company as senior vice president of hardware engineering, Oura Chief Executive Officer Tom Hale told Bloomberg News on Tuesday. 

 


Oura, which was valued at $11 billion in a funding round late last year, has been hiring aggressively from Apple in recent years. In 2025, it added a new chief medical officer, Ricky Bloomfield, from the iPhone maker’s health team. Oura’s head of design, Miklu Silvanto, once worked in Apple’s design unit. 

 
 


For Apple, Lynch’s exit brings fresh upheaval to a division struggling to make headway in the smart home market. Apple has been a laggard in the space for years, trailing Amazon.com Inc. and Alphabet Inc.’s Google in new devices, features and third-party support. 

 


A spokesperson for Cupertino, California-based Apple declined to comment. 

 


Apple has been preparing a major push into smart home technology for the last few years, looking to launch an advanced display with artificial intelligence and facial recognition. It’s also working on a tabletop robot device with a 9-inch display and an advanced home security and automation sensor, Bloomberg has reported. 

 


Lynch had been overseeing the hardware side of the new devices. Apple originally planned to release the smart display last year but the product has been postponed a number of times, delayed by a beleaguered overhaul of Siri. An update to the voice assistant is crucial to delivering personalized data to the device. 

 


The smart display is now expected as early as September of this year, while the tabletop robot and sensor are planned for 2027. 

 


His exit marks at least the second major departure from the home hardware group in recent years. DJ Novotney, who was a vice president of program management for the unit, left in early 2024. The larger team is run by executive Matt Costello, who also oversees audio engineering and Beats products. He reports to John Ternus, the senior vice president of hardware engineering.

 


Though Apple isn’t actively working on its own smart ring, the company is developing a range of other wearable devices for the AI era. That includes smart glasses, more advanced AirPods, and a pendant that can be worn on a shirt or necklace. All three devices will include computer vision cameras to feed data into Siri. 

 


Before taking on home hardware, Lynch was a top engineering manager for the company’s self-driving car project, which was shuttered in 2024. Earlier in his career at Apple, he helped lead development of several different iPods. 

 


Over the past few months, Apple has lost a slew of other executives, including user interface chief Alan Dye and head of environment and government affairs Lisa Jackson. The company’s former head of AI, John Giannandrea, and general counsel are leaving later this year.  



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Tech Wrap March 17: Apple AirPods Max 2, POCO X8 Pro series, Oura Ring 4

Tech Wrap March 17: Apple AirPods Max 2, POCO X8 Pro series, Oura Ring 4

by | Mar 17, 2026 | Technology


 


Apple has launched the AirPods Max 2, the second generation of its over-ear headphones, introducing upgrades to noise cancellation, sound processing and AI-driven features. The headphones are powered by Apple’s H2 chip and bring new capabilities such as Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness and Live Translation. The new model also supports 24-bit, 48 kHz lossless audio via USB-C, along with features aimed at creators such as studio-quality audio recording and a camera remote function.

 
 

 


POCO has launched the X8 Pro series in India, comprising the POCO X8 Pro and Pro Max. The MediaTek Dimensity 9500s chip powers the POCO X8 Pro Max, and the smartphone boasts a 9,000mAh battery. The POCO X8 Pro, on the other hand, is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra chip and a 6,500mAh battery. The POCO X8 Pro Max sports a 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, while the Pro variant sports a 6.59-inch screen of the same resolution and refresh rate. Notably, the POCO X8 Pro has also been launched in an Iron-Man themed limited edition. 

 

 


Oura has entered the Indian market with the launch of the Oura Ring 4. The Finnish health tech brand said that the wearable focuses on sleep, activity and recovery tracking, positioning itself as a health monitoring device that can be worn throughout the day and night. Starting at Rs 28,900, the device will be available for purchase in India starting March 18.

 

 


OPPO has expanded its K14 series with the launch of the new OPPO K14 smartphone. The newly launched smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chip and sports a 6.75-inch display that offers 1,125 nits of brightness in High Brightness Mode (HBM). For the uninitiated, the OPPO K14 joins the lineup alongside the OPPO K14x, which was launched last month.

 

 


Vivo has launched the T5x 5G smartphone in India as the first smartphone in its new T5 series. Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo processor, the smartphone packs a 7,200mAh battery. The smartphone comes with Military-Grade certification for durability and an IP68 and IP69+ rating for dust and water resistance.

 

 


Samsung has launched the Galaxy M17e 5G smartphone on March 17, expanding its Galaxy M-series lineup in India. The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 5G processor and packs a 6,000mAh battery. Samsung claims that the smartphone can offer up to 26 hours of video playback. The company has said that the smartphone also offers several AI features, including Google Gemini, Circle to Search, and more.

 

 


Nvidia has announced DLSS 5, the latest version of its AI-based graphics technology designed to improve how games look in real time. The company said DLSS 5 introduces a new neural rendering model that can generate more realistic lighting, textures and materials while a game is running, potentially bringing visuals closer to what is typically seen in film visual effects.

 

 


Fujifilm India has launched a new entry-level instant camera, the instax mini 13, in India. According to the company, the camera is designed for users who want quick photo prints with simple controls. The instant camera brings a refreshed design, new self-timer options and features like automatic exposure and close-up mode for easier photography. The company has also announced a new ‘Jet Black’ colour variant for the instax WIDE 400 camera, to go along with the existing Green colour.

 

 


Apple has updated its list of vintage and obsolete products, adding the iPhone 5 and the 8GB variant of the iPhone 4 to the obsolete category. Devices placed in this category are generally no longer eligible for hardware repairs or replacement parts through Apple.

 

 


WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature called Guest chats that allows users to communicate with people who do not have a WhatsApp account. According to a report from WABetaInfo, non-users can join conversations through a secure web link without needing to sign up. The chats are said to use a unique identifier to generate an encryption key, offering the same end-to-end encryption as regular conversations. Guest chats are said to be designed to extend communication beyond WhatsApp’s existing user base. The feature is currently available to a limited number of Android and iOS beta users.

 

 


Krafton has announced two collaborations for Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) as part of the upcoming BGMI 4.3 update, bringing themed gameplay experiences based on Indian Premier League franchises Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders.

 

 


Apple launched its new over-ear AirPods Max 2 on March 16, succeeding the first-generation model which was launched back in 2020. The AirPods Max 2 brings several upgrades over its predecessor, like Apple’s H2 chip which brings features such as Apple Intelligence-powered Live Translation. AirPods Max 2 also brings improved Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, a new high dynamic range amplifier and more.

 

 


Samsung is reportedly winding down sales of its Galaxy Z TriFold smartphone roughly three months after its launch. According to a report by Bloomberg, Samsung will first stop selling the device in South Korea, before discontinuing sales in the US once existing inventory runs out.

 

 


Samsung is reportedly planning to launch its AI-powered smart glasses in the coming months. According to a report by 9To5Google, citing SamMobile, the device is expected to be called “Galaxy Glasses” and is internally codenamed EB-O200. Samsung’s smart glasses are expected to rival Ray-Ban Meta glasses with similar specifications. The report also suggested that Samsung may introduce a sunglasses-style variant alongside the standard model.

 

 


Cyber attacks in 2025 did not follow a single pattern, but they were not random either. Across regions, they served a small set of functions. According to global cybersecurity firm Check Point Software Technologies’ Cyber Security Report 2026, the attackers focused on gaining access early, what the report calls “positioning”. Then came “operational support”, where cyber activity helped ongoing military or political moves. In some cases, attacks caused direct disruption. In others, they were used to shape public perception.



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