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Xiaomi 17, Ultra launched in India with Leica-tuned cameras: Price, specs

Xiaomi 17, Ultra launched in India with Leica-tuned cameras: Price, specs

by | Mar 11, 2026 | Technology



The Xiaomi 17 series was launched in India on March 11. Xiaomi’s new flagship series, comprising the Xiaomi 17 and 17 Ultra, is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra features a Leica-powered camera system including a 200MP telephoto lens and a 1-inch main sensor, while the Xiaomi 17 offers a triple 50MP Leica camera setup. The Ultra model packs a 6,000mAh battery with 90W wired charging, whereas the base model houses a 6,330mAh battery supporting 100W wired charging.


Xiaomi 17 series: Price and availability


  • Xiaomi 17 Ultra: Rs 139,999 onwards


  • Xiaomi 17: Rs 89,999 onwards


The Xiaomi 17 series will be available for purchase starting March 18 from across Xiaomi Store, ecommerce platform Amazon, and select retail stores.

 


Xiaomi 17 series: Offers


Xiaomi 17 Ultra


  • Rs 10,000 discount on select bank cards


  • Consumers purchasing it between March 13 and 17 will get the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Photography Kit Pro at no additional cost


  • Partner offers at no additional cost: Four months of Spotify Premium, three months of Google AI Pro, three months of YouTube Premium, and Jio benefits worth Rs 31,500


Xiaomi 17


  • As part of the “Never Run Out” launch offer, the 512GB storage variant will be available at the price of the 256GB variant. 


  • During the early bird period, customers can also receive a free phone damage protection plan


  • Partner offers at no additional cost: Four months of Spotify Premium, three months of Google AI Pro, three months of YouTube Premium, and Jio benefits worth Rs 31,500


Xiaomi 17 Ultra: Details


The Xiaomi 17 Ultra features a 6.9-inch HyperRGB OLED display with a 1–120Hz adaptive refresh rate, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support, and up to 3,500 nits of peak brightness. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor paired with 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB UFS 4.1 storage. The device runs on Xiaomi HyperOS 3 and houses a 6,000mAh battery with support for 90W wired HyperCharge and 50W wireless charging.

 


For photography, the phone includes a 50MP main camera built around a 1-inch sensor with LOFIC technology designed to improve dynamic range in high-contrast scenes. It is accompanied by a Leica-branded 200MP telephoto camera offering a 75–100mm continuous optical zoom system and a 50MP ultra-wide camera. The handset also features a 50MP front camera with autofocus. For video, the device supports Dolby Vision and ACES Log recording at up to 4K 120fps.

 


The Xiaomi 17 Ultra measures 8.29mm in thickness and weighs 218.4g. It comes with Xiaomi Shield Glass 3.0 for protection and carries IP65 and IP66 ratings for dust and water resistance.


Xiaomi 17 Ultra: Specifications


  • Display: 6.9-inch Xiaomi HyperRGB OLED display, up to 120Hz of refresh rate, 3,500 nits of peak brightness, Original color Pro, HDR10+, Dolby Vision


  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5


  • RAM: 16GB LPDDR5X


  • Storage: 512GB, 1TB UFS 4.1


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


  • Front camera: 50MP with Auto-Focus


  • Battery: 6000mAh


  • Charging: 90W wired HyperCharge, 50W wireless HyperCharge


  • Durability: IP65, IP66 rated, Xiaomi Shield Glass 3.0


  • Colour: Black, White


Xiaomi 17: Details


The Xiaomi 17 features a 6.3-inch CrystalRes OLED display with a 1–120Hz adaptive refresh rate, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support, and up to 3,500 nits of peak brightness. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset paired with 12GB LPDDR5X RAM and up to 512GB UFS 4.1 storage. The device packs a 6,330mAh battery with support for 100W wired HyperCharge and 50W wireless charging.

 


For photography, the handset includes a triple rear camera setup comprising a 50MP main camera, a 50MP telephoto lens, and a 50MP ultra-wide camera. The telephoto lens supports portrait and macro photography, with the ability to capture close-up shots from around 10cm and offer up to 20x AI-assisted zoom. On the front, the phone features a 50MP camera with autofocus for selfies and video calls.

 


The Xiaomi 17 weighs 191g and measures 8.06mm in thickness. It comes with Xiaomi Shield Glass protection and carries an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.


Xiaomi 17: Specifications


  • Display: 6.3-inch Crystal Res OLED display, up to 120Hz of refresh rate, 3,500 nits of peak brightness, Original color PRO, HDR10+, Dolby VisionR


  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5


  • RAM: 12GB LPDDR5X


  • Storage: 256GB, 512GB UFS 4.1


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


  • Front camera: 50MP with Auto-Focus


  • Battery: 6330mAh


  • Charging: 100W wired HyperCharge, 50W wireless HyperCharge


  • Durability: IP68, IP69 rated, Xiaomi Shield Glass 3.0


  • Colour: Ice Blue, Venture Green, Black



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AI driving 'largest infra buildout', needs trillions in investment: Huang

AI driving 'largest infra buildout', needs trillions in investment: Huang

by | Mar 11, 2026 | Technology



Artificial Intelligence is sparking the “largest infrastructure buildout in human history,” requiring trillions of dollars in investment and creating massive demand for skilled blue-collar labour, Nvidia Founder and CEO Jensen Huang has said.


In a recent blog post, Huang argued AI has evolved past being a simple application or a single model, and must now be viewed as essential infrastructure akin to electricity and the internet.


“We have only just begun this buildout. We are a few hundred billion dollars into it. Trillions of dollars of infrastructure still need to be built. Around the world, we are seeing chip factories, computer assembly plants and AI factories being constructed at unprecedented scale. This is becoming the largest infrastructure buildout in human history,” Huang wrote.

 


Huang conceptualised AI as a “five-layer cake” comprising energy, chips, infrastructure, models, and applications. He emphasised that energy forms the foundational layer and remains the “binding constraint” on how much intelligence a system can produce.


The Nvidia chief highlighted that this massive industrial shift will generate significant employment outside the traditional tech sector.


“The labour required to support this buildout is enormous. AI factories need electricians, plumbers, pipefitters, steelworkers, network technicians, installers and operators,” Huang stated.


“These are skilled, well-paid jobs, and they are in short supply. You do not need a PhD in computer science to participate in this transformation.” Huang detailed how AI has broken the traditional computing model, which previously relied on structured data and precise queries.


“Every response is newly created. Every answer depends on the context you provide. This is not software retrieving stored instructions. This is software reasoning and generating intelligence on demand,” Huang explained.


The blog noted that AI crossed a critical threshold in the past year, with models becoming highly useful at scale and generating real economic value in sectors like drug discovery, logistics, customer service, software development and manufacturing.


Huang also credited open-source models, specifically citing DeepSeek-R1, for accelerating adoption at the application layer and subsequently driving demand down through the computing stack, including infrastructure and energy.



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Google adds Gemini AI assistant to Chrome for Indian users: What's new

Google adds Gemini AI assistant to Chrome for Indian users: What's new

by | Mar 11, 2026 | Technology


Google is rolling out Gemini-powered AI features in the Chrome browser to users in India. The update integrates the Gemini 3.1 model directly into Chrome, allowing users to interact with the Gemini AI assistant while browsing. With the new tools, users can summarise long webpages, compare information across multiple tabs, draft emails through Gmail and even edit images without leaving the browser.

 


Along with the regional expansion, Google is also adding support for more than 50 additional languages, including several Indian languages such as Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu and Tamil. These AI features will initially be available on desktop and iOS devices, and are aimed at helping users complete tasks faster while browsing. Apart from India, Gemini in Chrome is also rolling out to users in New Zealand and Canada.

 


Gemini in Chrome: What’s new


A browsing assistant

 


According to Google, Gemini in Chrome acts like a browsing assistant that users can access without switching tabs. By clicking the icon in the top-right corner of the browser, users can start chatting with Gemini in a side panel while continuing to browse the page they are on.

 


Google said that the assistant can help summarise long articles or research papers, answer questions about the content on a page and even help with tasks like generating quizzes for studying. It can also help modify information, such as suggesting changes to recipes or explaining complex topics. As per the blog, Gemini in Chrome is rolling out to Mac, Windows and Chromebook Plus users.

 


Integration with Google apps

 


Chrome’s AI features also connect with several Google services such as Gmail, Maps, Calendar and YouTube. These integrations allow users to perform tasks without leaving the page they are browsing.

 

For example, users can open the side panel and ask the AI to draft and send an email through Gmail. They can also check location details from Google Maps, schedule events on Google Calendar or ask questions related to YouTube videos directly from the browser interface. The company stated that the aim is to reduce the need to open multiple tabs or apps while completing everyday online tasks. 

 


Work across tabs

 


Another feature allows Gemini in Chrome to work across multiple open tabs. This means the AI can collect information from several pages and present it in a consolidated format.

 


For instance, if someone is comparing travel packages or shopping for products online, Gemini can summarise the information and even generate comparison tables based on details from different websites. This feature is designed to help users process information faster when researching topics or comparing options online.

 


Image editing with Nano Banana 2

 

Google has also added Nano Banana 2 to Chrome, which allows users to transform images directly in the browser. Users simply enter a prompt describing the changes they want, and the tool edits the image without requiring them to download or upload files. The feature could be used for tasks like visualising design ideas, such as rearranging furniture in a room before making a purchase. 

 


Built-in security safeguards

 


Google said that the AI features have been designed with security measures in place. According to Google, the system can identify known threats such as prompt injection attempts and includes safeguards that require user confirmation before performing sensitive actions like sending emails or adding calendar events.

 


The company noted that it also uses automated testing and Chrome’s auto-update system to address potential vulnerabilities and roll out fixes quickly. Google mentioned that more AI features and language support will be added to Chrome in additional regions later this year.



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Apple MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e and more go on sale in India: Price, offers

Apple MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e and more go on sale in India: Price, offers

by | Mar 11, 2026 | Technology


From iPhone 17e and MacBook Neo to MacBook Air with M5 and iPad Air with M4, everything Apple launched last week

8 min read Last Updated : Mar 11 2026 | 11:10 AM IST


Apple’s MacBook Neo, MacBook Air, iPhone 17e and iPad Air — along with other products introduced by the company last week — are now available for purchase in India. These devices had been available for pre-orders since March 4 and are now going on sale through the Apple Store online, Apple retail outlets, as well as select e-commerce platforms and select retail outlets. Apple is also offering introductory deals on the new products, including bank cashback of up to Rs 10,000 on select MacBook purchases and up to Rs 4,000 cashback on the new iPad Air. The company is also providing no-interest equated monthly instalment (EMI) options for buyers.

 


For those unfamiliar, Apple unveiled multiple devices through a series of staggered announcements leading up to its March 4 event. The products introduced during that rollout — which are now available for purchase — include:


  • iPhone 17e


  • iPad Air with M4


  • MacBook Neo


  • MacBook Air with M5


  • MacBook Pro with M5 Pro, M5 Max


  • Studio Display


  • Studio Display XDR


iPhone 17e


Price: 


  • 256GB storage: Rs 64,900


  • 512GB storage: Rs 84,900


Offers: 


  • Up to six months of no interest equated monthly instalment plans


  • Three months of Apple Music, Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no additional cost


Specifications: 


  • Display: 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, up to 1200 nits HDR brightness, Ceramic Shield 2


  • Processor: Apple A19 (3nm), 6-core CPU, 4-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine


  • Modem: Apple C1X


  • Storage options: 256GB and 512GB


  • OS: iOS 26


  • Rear camera: 48MP Fusion camera


  • Front camera: 12MP TrueDepth camera with Face ID


  • Battery and charging: All-day battery life (as per Apple), up to 50 per cent charge in 30 minutes (20W adapter required), MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging up to 15W


  • Connectivity: 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, satellite connectivity (region dependent)


  • Build: Aerospace-grade aluminium, IP68 dust and water resistance


iPad Air with M4


11-inch iPad Air with Wi-Fi


  • 128GB storage: Rs 64,900 


  • 256GB storage: Rs 74,900


  • 512GB storage: Rs 94,900


  • 1TB storage: Rs 114,900


11-inch iPad Air with Wi-Fi + Cellular


  • 128GB storage: Rs 79,900


  • 256GB storage: Rs 89,900


  • 512GB storage: Rs 109,900


  • 1TB storage: Rs 129,900


13-inch iPad Air with Wi-Fi 


  • 128GB storage: Rs 84,900


  • 256GB storage: Rs 94,900


  • 512GB storage: Rs 114,900


  • 1TB storage: Rs 134,900


13-inch iPad Air with Wi-Fi + Cellular


  • 128GB storage: Rs 99,900


  • 256GB storage: Rs 109,900


  • 512GB storage: Rs 129,900


  • 1TB storage: Rs 149,900


Offers: 


  • Cashback of Rs 4000 on eligible American Express, Axis Bank and ICICI Bank cards


  • Up to six months of no interest equated monthly instalment plans


  • Three months of Creator Studio subscription at no additional cost


Specifications:


  • Display: 11-inch or 13-inch Liquid Retina display


  • Processor: Apple M4 chip (8-core CPU, 9-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine)


  • Memory: 12GB unified memory


  • Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB


  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7 (N1 chip), Bluetooth 6, Thread, 5G (cellular models with C1X modem), eSIM support


  • Cameras: 12MP rear camera, 12MP front camera with Center Stage (landscape orientation)


  • Battery: All-day battery life (as per Apple)


  • Operating system: iPadOS 26


  • Accessories support: Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C), Magic Keyboard


MacBook Neo


Price: 


  • 256GB storage variant with Magic Keyboard: Rs 69,900


  • 512GB storage variant with Magic Keyboard and Touch ID: Rs 79,900


Offers: 


  • Cashback of Rs 3000 on eligible American Express, Axis Bank and ICICI Bank cards


  • Up to six months of no interest equated monthly instalment plans


  • Three months of Apple Music, Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no additional cost


Specifications: 


  • Display: 13-inch LED-backlit display with IPS technology, 2408 x 1506 resolution, 500 nits brightness


  • Processor: A18 Pro


  • CPU: 6-core (2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores)


  • GPU: 5-core


  • NPU: 16-core Neural Engine


  • Unified memory: 8GB


  • Storage: 256GB, 512GB SSD


  • Camera: 1080p FaceTime HD camera


  • Audio: Dual-speaker sound system, Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, dual-mic array with directional beamforming


  • Battery: 36.5Wh, up to 16 hours battery life (as per Apple)


  • Charging: 20W (USB-C)


  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6, 1 x USB 3 port, 1 x USB 2 port, 3.5mm headphone jack


  • Operating system: macOS Tahoe


  • Build: Aluminium chassis, fanless design


  • Colours: Blush, Indigo, Silver, Citrus


MacBook Air with M5


13-inch display:


  • 10-Core CPU, 8-Core GPU, 16GB Unified Memory: Rs 119900 onwards


  • 10-Core CPU, 10-Core GPU, 16GB Unified Memory: Rs 131900 onwards


  • 10-Core CPU, 10-Core GPU, 24GB Unified Memory: Rs 139,900 onwards


  • 10-Core CPU, 10-Core GPU, 32GB Unified Memory: Rs 159,900 onwards


15-inch display:


  • 10-Core CPU, 10-Core GPU, 16GB Unified Memory: Rs 144900 onwards


  • 10-Core CPU, 10-Core GPU, 24GB Unified Memory: Rs 164,900 onwards


  • 10-Core CPU, 10-Core GPU, 32GB Unified Memory: Rs 184,900 onwards


Offers: 


  • Cashback of Rs 10,000 on eligible American Express, Axis Bank and ICICI Bank cards


  • Up to six months of no interest equated monthly instalment plans


  • Three months of Apple Music, Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no additional cost


Specifications:


  • Display: 13.6-inch or 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display


  • Brightness: Up to 500 nits, support for P3 wide colour and True Tone


  • Processor: Apple M5 chip


  • CPU: 10-core CPU (4 performance + 6 efficiency cores)


  • GPU: Up to 10-core GPU


  • Neural Engine: 16-core Neural Engine for AI tasks


  • Memory: 16GB unified memory (configurable up to 32GB)


  • Storage: 512GB SSD base, configurable up to 4TB


  • Camera: 12MP webcam with Center Stage


  • Battery Life: Up to 18 hours of video streaming


  • Wireless connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6


  • Ports: MagSafe 3 charging port, 3.5 mm headphone jack, Two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports


  • Operating System: macOS 26


MacBook Pro with M5 Pro, M5 Max


16-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Max chip:


  • 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36GB unified memory: Rs 394,900 onwards


  • 18-core CPU, 40-core GPU, 48GB unified memory: Rs 464,900 onwards


  • 18-core CPU, 40-core GPU, 64GB unified memory: Rs 482,900 onwards


  • 18-core CPU, 40-core GPU, 128GB unified memory: Rs 644,900 onwards


14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Max chip:


  • 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36GB unified memory: Rs 366,900 onwards


  • 18-core CPU, 40-core GPU, 48GB unified memory: Rs 411,900 onwards


  • 18-core CPU, 40-core GPU, 64GB unified memory: Rs 429,900 onwards


  • 18-core CPU, 40-core GPU, 1288GB unified memory: Rs 501,900 onwards


16-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro chip:


  • 18-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 24GB unified memory: Rs 277,900 onwards


  • 18-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 48GB unified memory: Rs 317,900 onwards


  • 18-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 64GB unified memory: Rs 335,900 onwards


14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro chip:


  • 15-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 24GB unified memory: Rs 232,900 onwards


  • 15-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 48GB unified memory: Rs 268,900 onwards


  • 18-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 24GB unified memory: Rs 251,900 onwards


  • 18-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 48GB unified memory: Rs 287,900 onwards


  • 18-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 64GB unified memory: Rs 305,900 onwards


Offers:


Specifications (MacBook Pro with M5 Pro chip):


  • Display: 14.2-inch or 16-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, up to 1,600 nits of peak brightness, ProMotion technology for adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz, configurable with Nano-texture display


  • Architecture: 15 or 18-core CPU, 16 or 20-core GPU, 16-core NPU 


  • Unified memory: Configurable from 24GB to 48GB (in 15-core CPU, 16-core GPU) and from 24GB to 64GB (in 18-core CPU, 20-core GPU)


  • Storage: 1TB, 2TB, 4TB SSD


  • Camera: 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View, 1080p HD video recording


  • Battery: 72.4-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery


  • Charging: 70W or 96W (USB-C)


  • Ports: SDXC card slot, HDMI port, 3.5 mm headphone jack, MagSafe 3 port, 3 Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports with support for charging, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 5 (up to 120 Gbps), USB 4 (up to 120 Gbps)


  • Wireless: Apple N1 wireless networking chip, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 6, Thread networking technology


  • OS: macOS 26


Specifications (MacBook Pro with M5 Max chip):


  • Display: 14.2-inch or 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, up to 1,600 nits of peak brightness, ProMotion technology for adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz, configurable with Nano-texture display


  • Architecture: 18-core CPU, 32 or 40-core GPU, 16-core NPU


  • Unified memory: 36GB (in 32-core GPU), configurable from 48GB to 128GB (in 40-core GPU)


  • Storage: Configurable from 2TB SSD to 8TB SSD


  • Camera: 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View, 1080p HD video recording


  • Battery: 100-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery


  • Charging: 96W or 140W (USB-C)


  • Ports: SDXC card slot, HDMI port, 3.5 mm headphone jack, MagSafe 3 port, 3 Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports with support for charging, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 5 (up to 120 Gbps), USB 4 (up to 120 Gbps)


  • Wireless: Apple N1 wireless networking chip, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 6, Thread networking technology


  • OS: macOS 26

 


Studio Display and Studio Display XDR


Studio Display:


  • Price: Rs 189,900 onwards


  • Glass options: Standard glass or nano-texture glass


  • Stand options: Tilt-adjustable (standard), optional tilt- and height-adjustable stand or VESA mount


Studio Display XDR:


  • Price: Rs 399,900 onwards


  • Glass options: Standard glass or nano-texture glass


  • Stand: Tilt- and height-adjustable stand included, optional VESA mount

First Published: Mar 11 2026 | 11:09 AM IST



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Meta to acquire Moltbook, the viral social media network for AI agents

Meta to acquire Moltbook, the viral social media network for AI agents

by | Mar 11, 2026 | Technology



Meta said on Wednesday it is acquiring Moltbook, a social network built exclusively for artificial intelligence agents to make posts and interact with each other.


A takeover of the AI experiment by the parent company of Facebook and Instagram comes weeks after Moltbook attracted viral attention as an unusual Reddit-like hub for AI systems trading gossip.


Meta’s move reflects the tech industry’s ongoing fascination with the promise of AI agents that go beyond a chatbot’s capabilities in being able to act and perform tasks on a person’s behalf.


Meta said in a statement that Moltbook introduced novel ideas in a “rapidly developing space” and will open “new ways for AI agents to work for people and businesses”. Meta said it was hiring Moltbook co-founders Matt Schlicht and Ben Parr. The deal’s financial terms were not disclosed.

 


In a similar move, OpenAI, maker of ChatGPT, last month hired the creator of AI agent OpenClaw, formerly called Moltbot and the technology upon which Moltbook was built.


OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said at the time that Peter Steinberger would join OpenAI “to drive the next generation of personal agents” that will interact with each other “to do very useful things for people”.


OpenClaw operates on users’ own hardware and runs locally on their device, meaning it can access and manage files and data directly, and connect with messaging apps like Discord and Signal. Users who create OpenClaw agents then direct them to join Moltbook.


OpenAI also earlier this week said it was acquiring Promptfoo, an AI security platform that tests the behaviours and risks of agents.


Questions about the authenticity of content posted on Moltbook swirled in its first week of operation, when it was at its peak virality. Researchers at Wiz, a cloud security platform, published a report shortly after the platform launched detailing security vulnerabilities on the site, which have since been patched.



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Tech Wrap March 10: Xiaomi Pad 8 launched, Copilot Cowork, POCO X8 Pro

Tech Wrap March 10: Xiaomi Pad 8 launched, Copilot Cowork, POCO X8 Pro

by | Mar 10, 2026 | Technology


 


The Xiaomi Pad 8 tablet has debuted in India. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor and comes with two display options: a nano-texture display and a glossy display, aimed at different usage scenarios. The tablet houses a 9,200mAh battery and runs on Xiaomi HyperOS 3 based on Android 16. Xiaomi has also introduced a Workstation Mode, offering a desktop-style interface that enables easier switching between multiple apps. The company further claims that the Pad 8 is the slimmest flagship Android tablet introduced in India in 2026.

 
 

 


Microsoft has added Copilot Cowork to Microsoft 365, which it said allows users to describe the task they want completed, after which the tool uses emails, meetings, messages, files and other Microsoft 365 data to carry it out. The announcement was shared by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella in a post on X (formerly Twitter). As per the Microsoft blog, Copilot Cowork aims to move beyond simple AI responses and assist users in completing tasks automatically across apps such as Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Excel within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.

 

 


POCO has announced that the POCO X8 Pro series will launch in India on March 17. The lineup will include two models — the POCO X8 Pro and the POCO X8 Pro Max. The company has confirmed that the upcoming smartphones will be powered by MediaTek Dimensity processors and will feature large-capacity batteries. Additionally, the brand has confirmed that the devices will be available in white and black colour options.

 

 


OnePlus has introduced its Nord Buds 4 Pro and confirmed that they will launch in India on March 19. While announcing the launch date, the company also revealed some specifications and features. OnePlus said the Nord Buds 4 Pro will be capable of blocking up to 55 decibels of noise, which it claims is the highest in the Nord Buds lineup. The wireless earbuds will also support the LHDC 5.0 codec for high-resolution wireless audio streaming.

 

 


WhatsApp is reportedly testing a redesigned interface for chat message bubbles on Android. According to a report by WABetaInfo, the updated design introduces softer, more rounded chat bubbles intended to make conversations appear cleaner and more modern. The change was spotted in WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.26.10.2. The feature is reportedly available to a limited number of beta testers for now and could expand to more users in the coming weeks.

 

 


Computer-Aided Design (CAD) renders of the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold have reportedly appeared online. According to a report by Android Headlines, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold may resemble its predecessor, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, though with some changes to thickness, camera module placement and other design elements. These observations are based on leaked design renders.

 

 


Vivo is reportedly preparing to expand its premium X300 series with two additional models — the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Vivo X300s. Both models are expected to debut in China before making their way to global markets. At present, the X300 series includes two devices — the Vivo X300 and Vivo X300 Pro. These smartphones were launched in India in December 2026 with starting prices of Rs 75,999 and Rs 109,999, respectively. The Vivo X300 Ultra and Vivo X300s are also expected to arrive in India.

 

 


Apple may release its anticipated smart home display later this year, reportedly targeting a launch around the rollout of iOS 27. According to a report by 9To5Mac citing Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the product has already been completed internally but its launch has been delayed due to the pending rollout of Apple’s upgraded Siri features.

 

 

Just days after releasing the second version of iOS 26.4 beta 3 for developers, Apple has now rolled out iOS 26.4 developer beta 4 with a few new changes as it continues testing the upcoming update before public release. According to a report by MacRumors, the latest beta adds several new emojis and updates to accessibility features. The update is also the first beta that can be installed on the recently launched iPhone 17e, expanding device compatibility during testing. The report also noted that the update has removed RCS end-to-end encryption (E2EE) from this build.’ 
 


X (formerly Twitter) may have quietly introduced a new setting that could allow users to limit how their uploaded images are modified using the AI chatbot Grok. According to a report by The Verge, a new toggle labelled “block modifications by Grok” has been spotted in the image upload settings within the iOS version of the X app. The feature has not been officially announced by the company so far.

 

 


Viewed purely as a standalone device, the Pixel 10a is a solid offering. It provides the familiar Pixel experience with clean software, dependable cameras and practical AI features. The audio output has improved, charging speeds are faster, and the flush camera module addresses the wobble issue seen earlier. For users entering the Pixel ecosystem for the first time, the Pixel 10a handles most everyday tasks reliably.

 

 


Anthropic on Monday filed a lawsuit seeking to stop the Pentagon from placing it on a national security blacklist, intensifying the artificial intelligence company’s dispute with the U.S. military over restrictions on the use of its technology. In the lawsuit, Anthropic said the designation was unlawful and violated its free speech and due process rights.

 

 


Apple Inc. boosted iPhone production in India by about 53 per cent last year and now manufactures roughly a quarter of its flagship devices there, reflecting the company’s efforts to reduce exposure to tariffs on China. According to people familiar with the matter, Apple assembled about 55 million iPhones in India in 2025, compared with 36 million the previous year. The sources asked not to be identified because the figures are not public. Apple produces around 220 million to 230 million iPhones globally each year, with India’s share increasing rapidly.

 

 


Anthropic executives said the U.S. government’s decision to blacklist the AI company could reduce its 2026 revenue by several billion dollars and damage its reputation. The company filed a lawsuit on Monday to prevent the Pentagon from adding it to a national security blacklist, escalating its ongoing dispute with the U.S. military over restrictions on how its technology can be used.



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