OnePlus has started rolling out the OxygenOS 16 update for the OnePlus Nord 5 in India, bringing a fresh set of features, revamped UI elements, and much more. This is a major OS update that brings Android 16, so here’s everything you need to know.
OxygenOS 16 Now Rolling Out for OnePlus Nord 5 Users in India
The Chinese brand has finally released the stable build of the OxygenOS 16 update for the Nord 5. This makes it the first model from the popular Nord lineup to receive the official update. The OxygenOS 16 update carries the CPH2707_16.0.1.300(EX01) firmware version that has a sizeable download size of 3.47GB. Just like the OxygenOS update on the OnePlus 13s, Nord 5 gets the refreshed UI that brings fluid animations, Parallel processing and Trinity Engine.
OnePlus Nord 5
You also get various AI based features like Mind Space, AI powered Photos, Notes, Recorder, Writer, and much more. OxygenOS 16 also brings deeper integration of Google Gemini as well. OnePlus is also promising improved performance and seamless sharing support for Windows and Mac along with improved syncing with iPhones and Apple Watch.
The Oppo A6X 5G is getting closer to its India launch as more details have appeared online. Tipster Abhishek Yadav has posted a full list of specifications on X after recently revealing the phone’s design and battery features.
The A6X 5G is said to come with a 6.75-inch HD+ LCD display that supports a 120Hz refresh rate. It is expected to run on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC. The software will be Android 15 with ColorOS 15 on top.
For cameras, the phone will offer a 13MP primary rear camera paired with a VGA secondary sensor. On the front, it will feature a 5MP selfie camera. The setup suggests a basic photography package aimed at everyday use.
Battery life will be a key highlight. The A6X 5G will include a 6500mAh battery along with 45W SuperVOOC charging. This combination should give long backup times with faster charging than most entry-level phones.
The device will also have an IP64 rating for dust and water resistance. According to the leak, it weighs 212 grams and measures 8.58mm in thickness.
Abhishek has not mentioned a launch date. However, since a promotional poster has already leaked, Oppo may be preparing to announce it soon.
In other news, Oppo has launched the Reno 15 series in China and is now expected to bring the Reno 15c and the global Reno 15 lineup to more markets. Ahead of the global rollout, the Reno 15 Pro 5G (model CPH2813) has been certified by NBTC, BIS, TUV, and TDRA, with TUV confirming 80W charging support.
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Realme is gearing up to launch its next affordable smartwatch in India. The Realme Watch 5 was just teased in the region, confirming its availability and some of its design elements that seem inspired by the Apple Watch Ultra. So here’s everything you need to know.
Realme Watch 5 India Teaser Drops
To recall, the Chinese brand had quietly released the Realme Watch 5 in the European market back in September. Now, a new microsite for this upcoming smartwatch went live on Flipkart, which confirms its availability and imminent release. There is no official word on its launch date, only stating that it is coming soon. Unfortunately, the Flipkart microsite doesn’t list any other details of the Realme Watch 5.
Realme Watch 5
But based on the earlier global release, we can expect the Indian variant to feature similar specs and features. In Europe, the Realme Watch 5 sported a tall 1.95-inch AMOLED display with a 390 x 450 pixel resolution, 600 nits of brightness, and support for over 300 watch faces. This smartwatch connects via Bluetooth 5.4, which brings Bluetooth calling support through the Realme Link app.
A 460mAh battery pack powers this smartwatch that Realme promises delivers up to 14 days of battery life. The Realme Watch 5 arrives with 108 sports modes, heart rate tracking, SpO2 blood oxygen monitoring, sleep monitoring, and much more. Other notable features include camera shutter control, Find My Phone, flashlight, Always On, and world clock. Realme announced the Watch 5 in Germany for 70 Euros, so we can expect the Indian release to also carry an affordable price tag.
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Nubia looks set to expand its foldable lineup in a big way. A new leak from Evan Blass has revealed two upcoming devices — the company’s first book-style foldable and the next entry in its clamshell series.
Until now, Nubia has only released flip-style foldables, with two generations already out. The newly leaked Nubia Fold changes that. The images show a full-size book-style model that puts Nubia directly up against Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7 and other big names in the category.
The inner display shows off uniform bezels. Flip it over, and things get eye-catching: a massive camera island taking up nearly a third of the back, with three circular lens cutouts, a ring light, a pill-shaped flash, and some branding off to the right. The whole module sticks out quite a bit too, giving the phone a noticeably chunky camera setup for a first-gen book-style foldable.
That said, one of those “lens” cutouts might be purely cosmetic — there is a common practice of adding decorative openings, as seen on the RedMagic 11 Pro+.
The tipster also shared some schematics of the book-style foldable that reveal a centered punch-hole selfie camera on the outer display, a top-right punch-hole selfie camera on the inner display, along with the placements for the speakers, microphones, SIM tray, and USB-C port.
The second device, the Nubia Flip 3, continues the company’s habit of redesigning its flip phone every generation. The first model had a circular cover display; the Flip 2 switched to a tall rectangular one; and now the Flip 3 render shows a full-width outer screen that wraps around the dual cameras. It looks somewhat similar to the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 – just one of the cutouts is much smaller than the other on Nubia’s design.
One interesting detail is the dual-LED flash, which sits on the lower half of the back instead of next to the camera module. Honor made a similar choice on the Magic V Flip 2, and while the placement will look odd and somewhat less practical to some, it does clear up space for the larger cover display.
There’s still no word on specs or pricing, and the launch timeline is wide open. Nubia could announce these devices before the end of 2025, or hold them for early 2026. To recall, the first- and second-gen flip models launched in February 2024 and January 2025, respectively. Either way, the leak makes it clear the brand is gearing up to push into both major foldable categories at once.
Huawei has officially launched the Mate X7 in China, continuing its push in the premium foldable smartphone segment. The new Mate X7 debuts alongside the Mate 80 series and brings significant hardware and design improvements.
Huawei Mate X7 Specifications
The Mate X7 sports a dual-display design featuring an 8-inch foldable OLED screen (2416 × 2210 pixels) and a 6.49-inch curved OLED outer screen (2444 × 1080 pixels). Both displays support 1-120Hz LTPO adaptive refresh rates and 1440Hz high-frequency PWM dimming for reduced eye strain.
The outer screen hits a peak brightness of 3000 nits, while the inner display reaches 2500 nits. The Collector’s Edition equips second-generation Xuanwu-tempered Kunlun Glass for enhanced durability, while both panels deliver P3 color gamut and 10.7 billion color support.
The device runs on Huawei’s Kirin 9030 Pro processor, enabling advanced AI features, enhanced performance, and seamless integration with HarmonyOS 6. The OS brings new smart multitasking tools, AI-assisted note-taking, encrypted sharing, and dynamic window management optimized for foldable screens.
The Mate X7 introduces the second-generation Red Maple Imaging system with a 50MP main camera featuring a ten-stop variable aperture (f/1.49 to f/4.0), a 40MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 50MP periscope telephoto macro camera with 3.5x optical zoom and up to 100x digital zoom. It supports 4K HDR video, RAW shooting, and XMAGE imaging tools. For selfies, both the inner and outer screens house 8MP cameras capable of 4K video recording.
Huawei includes a 5525mAh battery in the standard Mate X7 and a 5600mAh battery in the Collector’s Edition. Both models support 66W wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging.
Huawei uses the Xuanwu folding architecture for the Mate X7, which adopts a tri-layer composite structure and a reinforced water-drop hinge made from high-strength rocket-grade steel. The phone weighs about 235 to 236 grams, measures 9.5mm when folded, and goes down to 4.5mm when unfolded.
It carries IP58 and IP59 protection ratings for water and dust resistance and supports satellite communication. The Collector’s Edition includes both Tiantong satellite calling and Beidou messaging, while the standard version supports Beidou messaging.
In terms of connectivity, the Mate X7 features Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 with LDAC and L2HC codecs, USB-C 3.1 Gen1, and NFC. The Collector’s Edition supports stylus input and includes the M-Pen 3 in select configurations.
Pricing and Availability
The Huawei Mate X7 is now available for order in China and goes on sale starting December 5. Pricing is as follows:
Alldocube has rolled out a new budget tablet in Japan, and it’s a bit of a surprise package. The iPlay 70 Max Pro is now listed at JPY 29,999 (around $191), and for that price you’re getting a 13-inch high-res screen and 5G built in.
The tablet uses the Unisoc S715, an octa-core chip that Alldocube says scores roughly 650,000 on AnTuTu. The company even compares it to devices running MediaTek’s Dimensity 1080, like the Redmi Note 12 Pro. Alongside that, you get 8GB of RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage, plus a microSD slot if you need more room.
The big draw is the display. It’s a 13-inch IPS panel with a 1600 × 2560 resolution, and Alldocube is highlighting Widevine L1 support — meaning Netflix and Prime Video can stream at full quality, not the blurry SD you get on many cheap tablets. The tablet also packs eight speakers, which is pretty unusual at this price.
Alldocube is also trying to angle it a bit toward productivity. There’s a desktop mode, a Pogo Pin connector for an optional keyboard, and support for USI 2.0 stylus pens. The cameras are basic — 8MP on the front and 13MP on the back — but fine for calls. Connectivity includes dual-SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 5, and Bluetooth 5.0.
Powering the whole thing is a 10,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging, which should make it a solid all-day streaming machine.
Right now the iPlay 70 Max Pro is only available in Japan, but Alldocube says a global release is coming. At roughly $190, it looks like one of the stronger big-screen budget options announced lately — especially if you just want a large display, dependable battery life, and the option to use it as a light work device.
MSI has announced the MAG 274QPF X32, a 27-inch gaming monitor that uses a Rapid IPS panel. A Rapid IPS panel is an improved version of a standard IPS panel designed specifically to deliver faster response times and smoother motion, which are important for gaming. In this model, the panel runs at 320 Hz with a 0.5 millisecond response time, which is aimed at fast-paced gaming.
The monitor has a 2,560 x 1,440 resolution. Adaptive Sync is supported to match the refresh rate to the output of the connected device, helping avoid tearing during gameplay.
MSI lists VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification with a 400 cd/m² peak brightness. This is enough for regular use and basic HDR, but the contrast ratio is 1,000:1, so high contrast scenes will not look as strong as they do on panels with deeper blacks. The panel covers 129 percent of the sRGB color space and 95 percent of Adobe RGB, which is useful for users who work with color-related tasks.
Connectivity includes DisplayPort 1.4a and HDMI 2.1. There is no USB-C input for video. The monitor supports HDMI CEC and has a console mode for users who want to pair it with a gaming console.
The stand supports height adjustment, tilt and pivot. VESA mounting is also available for users who prefer a monitor arm or a wall bracket. Price and availability have not been announced yet.
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Huawei announced the Mate 80 series in China today, and at the top of the lineup sits the new Mate 80 Pro Max. It’s the most powerful and most durable Mate phone from Huawei, featuring an all-metal chassis, a new dual-layer OLED display, and satellite connectivity.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Specifications
The Mate 80 Pro Max is built around an all-metal body with Huawei’s second-generation Kunlun glass at the front. The company claims this setup increases drop resistance by 20 times, improves bending resistance by 20 percent, and doubles scratch resistance over the previous generation.
The phone is also IP69 and IP68 rated for dust and water resistance.
More impressively, the Mate 80 Pro Max is the first smartphone in the industry with a dual-layer OLED screen. As a result, it can reach a peak brightness of 8000 nits, and the dual-layer structure is touted to offer great efficiency and better viewing contrast.
The screen measures 6.9 inches and features a 120Hz refresh rate, a 10-bit color gamut, 1440Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, and 300 Hz touch sampling rate.
The entire Mate 80 range also includes a full 3D ToF setup on the front for biometrics. It combines a depth-sensing sender, depth-sensing receiver, and a 13MP front camera into what Huawei calls an AI posture-aware design. Essentially, it’s supposed to recognize faces more accurately and track body movement more precisely.
On the performance side, the new phone is powered by the Kirin 9030 Pro chip in conjunction with Huawei’s Ark Graphics Engine. Huawei says the Mate 80 Pro Max is 45 percent smoother and loads apps 34 percent faster than last year’s Mate 70 series.
The phone also supports 3DGS rendering acceleration and hardware-accelerated ray tracing capable of 20 million rays per second, which should improve gaming, video rendering, and motion graphics.
Huawei says the Mate 80 Pro Max offers the highest integration of communications systems in any smartphone. It supports Wi-Fi 7 Plus, standard cellular networks, Tiantong satellite communication, and Beidou satellite messaging.
Huawei is pitching this as “ground network + sky network + no network,” with support for 700MHz emergency communications in situations where carrier networks are unavailable.
Cameras
The Mate 80 Pro Max debuts with Huawei’s second-generation Maple Leaf Imaging System. It’s built around a redesigned primary imaging sensor with 2.45μm equivalent pixels and claims a 96 percent increase in total light intake.
Huawei says the phone offers 300 percent higher dynamic range thanks to a dual-real-time fusion system, and can sense color more accurately through an upgraded spectral array.
The main camera itself is a 50-megapixel, 1/1.28-inch RYYB sensor with a 10-stop variable aperture that can shift between f/1.4 and f/4.0. There’s also a 40MP RYYB ultrawide camera, a 50MP macro telephoto with 4× optical zoom, and a second 50MP periscope with 6.2× optical zoom and up to 12.4× “optical quality” zoom.
If that’s not enough, the phone also supports a 3.3× teleconverter via a new add-on accessory kit.
And then there’s the Mate 80 RS | Ultimate Design
If the Pro Max still isn’t enough, Huawei has something even more premium: the Mate 80 RS | Ultimate Design. This limited version builds on the Pro Max hardware, adds a more luxurious design, and maxes the memory to 20GB.
Pricing and Availability
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max starts at 7,999 yuan (around $1,100) for the 16GB + 512GB model, while the 16GB + 1TB variant is priced at 8,999 yuan (approximately $1,240).
The Mate 80 RS | Ultimate Design comes with 20GB of RAM and either 512GB or 1TB of storage, priced at 11,999 yuan ($1,650) and 12,999 yuan ($1,790), respectively.
Huawei has announced the Mate 80 series in China today with in-house Kirin mobile processors. The vanilla Mate 80 is powered by last year’s Kirin 9020, while the Mate 80 Pro, Mate 80 Pro Max, and Mate 80 RS get to use the new Kirin 9030 chip.
The latter two models are covered in a separate article here.
Even with the same chip, Huawei claims the Mate 80 offers a 35% jump over the Mate 70, while the new Kirin 9030 inside the Mate 80 Pro delivers the same 35% performance bump versus last year’s Mate 70 Pro. There’s also a higher-binned Kirin 9030 Pro variant in the 16GB Mate 80 Pro configuration, which Huawei claims is 42% faster than last year’s flagship.
Both phones support Tiantong satellite calls and two-way Beidou messaging. More impressively, they’re the first phones to support 700MHz emergency communication even when there’s no network coverage.
Huawei says it can maintain a connection up to 13km away and can punch a signal even through three walls. You also get Bluetooth 6.0, seamless offline 2.4GHz communication, and Wi-Fi 7+.
Design-wise, the Mate 80 and Mate 80 Pro look nearly identical. Both feature a unique dual-ring back design and a full metal body wrapped in a nylon back. They come in four finishes: Obsidian Black, Snow White, Dawn Gold, and Spruce Green.
The Mate 80 gets a frosted aluminum alloy frame, while the Pro model switches to a glossy one. Both phones are relatively slim at 7.95mm and weigh around 217–219g.
Up front, the Mate 80 and Mate 80 Pro pack a 6.75-inch OLED display at 2832×1280, with a 1–120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 1440Hz PWM dimming, and 300Hz touch sampling. Huawei is also using its second-generation Kunlun glass, plus a side-mounted fingerprint reader.
Cameras and battery
On cameras, the entire Mate 80 lineup uses Huawei’s second-generation “Maple Leaf” primary-color imaging system.
The Mate 80 has:
– 50MP main camera with 10-stop variable aperture (RYYB, OIS, f/1.4–f/4.0) – 12MP periscope telephoto (5.5x optical, OIS) – 40MP ultrawide – 13MP ultrawide selfie camera, autofocus – Plus a 3D ToF depth sensor
Huawei is also releasing a new TILTA pro-grade photography kit, including a 3.3x teleconverter designed for the Pro model, along with modular quick-release accessories.
Both the Mate 80 and Mate 80 Pro carry a 5750mAh battery (rated 5620mAh). Wired fast charging hits 66W on the Mate 80 and 100W on the Pro, while wireless charging goes to 50W and 80W, respectively. There’s reverse wireless charging as well, and the Mate 80 Pro even offers an extreme low-power mode that lasts up to 13 days.
The entire family is IP68/IP69 rated and ships with HarmonyOS 6, which Huawei is promising will bring new visual effects, lighting dynamics, and more fluid animations.
Pricing and Availability
For the standard Huawei Mate 80, the 12GB + 256GB version is CNY 4,699 (around $660 USD), the 12GB + 512GB is CNY 5,199 (about $730 USD), and the 16GB + 512GB version is CNY 5,499 (roughly $770 USD).
As for the Huawei Mate 80 Pro, the pricing starts at CNY 5,999 for 12GB + 256GB (about $840 USD), goes up to CNY 6,499 for 12GB + 512GB (around $910 USD), then CNY 6,999 for 16GB + 512GB (about $980 USD), and finally CNY 7,999 for the top-end 16GB + 1TB version (roughly $1,120 USD).
Google might be gearing up for one of its biggest platform shifts in years, and it quietly slipped out through a new leak. According to Android Authority, the company has been working on an Android-based desktop OS internally called “Aluminium OS”, and it’s apparently much further along than anyone expected.
The project has been floating around in rumor territory for months, but this is the first time we’re seeing the Aluminium OS codename tied to it. Google has been building it in partnership with Qualcomm, and the idea is pretty simple: take Android, make it behave like a proper desktop system, and offer it as an alternative for devices where Windows has historically struggled, especially around battery life and power management.
It’s reportedly designed to run on desktops, laptops, 2-in-1s, and even tablets. Earlier reports hinted that Google was testing an Android desktop build on Snapdragon X chips. Now it sounds like those tests were part of something bigger.
What this means for ChromeOS is still a huge question mark. The leak suggests that many Chromebooks could eventually be upgraded to this “Aluminium OS”, though users might be able to stick with ChromeOS if they prefer the current experience. Google is already testing it on Chromebooks running Intel Alder Lake and MediaTek Kompanio processors, which hints that this isn’t some experimental future thing — the transition could start on hardware that’s already out there.
A major focus of the new OS is AI, unsurprisingly. Google is baking Gemini into the system from day one, positioning Aluminium OS as an answer to Microsoft’s Copilot-heavy Windows push. The big advantage for Google, if everything works as planned, is straightforward: native Android apps on a desktop, with no weird compatibility layers or half-baked tablet UI like we’ve seen before.
There’s no final name yet — Aluminium OS is internal-only for now. The leak points to a possible reveal at Google I/O 2026, followed by devices later that year.
If this pans out, 2026 might finally be the year we get a serious Android-based alternative to Windows laptops. It’s been tried before, but with Qualcomm’s newer chips and Google leaning harder into cross-device software, this attempt might actually stick. For now, Aluminium OS is still unofficial, but definitely no longer just a rumor.
Samsung is indeed preparing the Galaxy S25 series for One UI 8.5 beta testing, as the first test build has just been spotted on Samsung’s servers. This one will also be based on Android 16, but unlike One UI 8.0, it’s said to bring several major upgrades, along with a host of enhancements.
The first One UI 8.5 test build has surfaced on Samsung’s servers for the Galaxy S25 Ultra, with the PDA build version ZYKP. Such internal builds are not available to the public, but their appearance on the server suggests the public beta release could be just a few weeks away.
As of writing this post, Samsung hasn’t announced anything about One UI 8.5, including the release date or upcoming changes. However, thanks to past leaks, we already know that the new software will debut early next year with the Galaxy S26 series. According to reports, the S26 series will be unveiled in February. As for the One UI 8.5 beta program, it will likely go live in December.
Leaked builds of One UI 8.5 in the past have also revealed major changes and upgrades, which suggest it’s a major upgrade, unlike most One UI x.1 upgrades, which used to bring just a few additional features. One UI 8.5 will feature a more customizable Quick Settings panel with the ability to move, resize, and remove toggles or modules. Early leaked builds also show 3D-style icons with realistic depth and shadows, but newer builds show Samsung may be toning down the effect.
Samsung has also made significant visual upgrades to multiple apps, including Gallery, My Files, Phone, and Device Care. The new software may also introduce Now Nudges, which is a proactive AI assistant that works similarly to Google’s Magic Cue. This AI-powered feature learns your routines and provides contextual suggestions exactly when needed, such as quick actions, automatically filling out forms, and bringing back recently used information like passwords or locations when you might need them again.
One UI 8.5 may also add the “Auto Answer with AI” feature in Call Assist, which automatically answers after a preset duration. It can ask callers why they’re calling, transcribe responses, and tell them you’ll call back later. A new Priority Notification feature was also spotted in leaked builds, which uses AI to surface the most important notifications. Furthermore, the update may introduce AI-generated notification summaries to quickly understand group notifications.
Leaks also reveal plenty of additional changes to One UI 8.5, including an iOS-26-inspired Settings app, additional professional camera and video features, stronger identity check protection for accessing critical functions, Private Display mode, and gaming enhancements.
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Realme is finally rolling out its latest flagship smartphone in the Indian market. The Realme GT 8 Pro was just announced in the region wth powerful specs and features last week, and the first sale for this device has now kicked off. So here are its price, specs, and launch offers.
Realme GT 8 Pro: Pricing, Colors, & Availability
The Chinese brand just released the Realme GT 8 Pro in India at 12PM IST today (25th November 2025). This high end device is available for purchase on the company’s official website and Flipkart, a popular e-retailer in the country. It is listed in two color options, namely Dairy White and Urban Blue. The Realme GT 8 Pro has a Rs 72,999 starting price tag for the 12GB + 256GB model, while the 16GB + 512GB variant costs Rs 78,999.
Realme GT 8 Pro
Realme has also launched the GT 8 Pro Dream Edition in Aston Martin Racing Green color for Rs 79,999 (16GB + 512GB). The brand’s latest flagship arrives with a Rs 5,000 instant bank discount for ICICI, HDFC, and SBI card holders, up to 6 months of no cost EMI options, and a free Deco set for online buyers.
Specs & Features
The Realme GT 8 Pro sports a tall 6.79-inch QHD+ AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, 2000 nits of peak brightness, and Gorilla Glass 7i protection. Under the hood, it is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC. A massive 7,000mAh battery pack powers this model, which supports 120W wired fast charging and 50W wireless fast charging.
Realme GT 8 Pro Dream Edition
For optics, the rear has a 50MP (Main) + 50MP (Ultrawide) + 200MP (Periscope Telephoto) with Ricoh GR anti glare lenses, while the front houses a 32MP shooter for selfies and video calls. Other notable features include Android 16 OS based Realme UI 7 custom skin, Bluetooth 6, WiFi 7, an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, stereo speakers, and an IP68 + IP69 rating for water and dust resistance.
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Fastrack has unveiled its latest wearable. The brand was known for its various affordable, trendy, and youthful wearables like watches, sunglasses, bags, and belts. Now, it is expanding its Smart lineup with the new Fastrack Smart Cosmix smartwatch that brings a unique design language. So here are all the details.
Fastrack Cosmix smartwatch: What does it offer?
The Indian brand unveiled the Cosmix smartwatch with the Fastrack Cosmic Drive design that appears to be inspired by space. This brings aerodynamic curves and a metal frame. On the front, you get a 1.32-inch AMOLED screen that displays neon glow UI that features glowing icons, line art visuals, and fluid animations. There is also support for AI generated watchfaces as well.
Fastrack Cosmix Smartwatch
The Fastrack Cosmix smartwatch arrives with various health related trackers like heart rate tracking, SpO2 blood oxygen monitoring, sleep mapping, and much more. It supports Bluetooth calling thanks to its built in microphone and speaker. Other notable features include push button navigation, AI chat for conversational inputs, multiple menu layouts, and various basic apps like calculator, alarm, stopwatch, and timer. For protection, there is also an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.
Fastrack just announced its latest smartwatch in three color options, namely Grantie Gray, Onyx Black, and Copper Clay. The Cosmix model is available for purchase in official Fastrack stores, Titan World outlets, Amazon India, the brand’s official website, and other offline retailers. It is listed for Rs 6,499 and comes with a year long warranty. In related news, Casio just recently unveiled a new Digital Watch series that predicts the best time to go fishing.
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iQOO recently rolled out the iQOO 15 in China with heavy-hitting specs, and now it seems a smaller version is back on the table—after briefly being rumored dead.
iQOO 15 black
Earlier this month, a report claimed iQOO had cancelled the Mini altogether. But tipster “Smart Pikachu” (translated from Chinese) says the opposite: the phone is moving ahead and could arrive around April 2026. That lines up neatly with the brand’s global push for the standard iQOO 15, which hits India on November 26.
The Mini’s main selling point looks obvious: size. It’s reportedly built around a 6.3-inch display, well below the 6.85-inch screen on the regular model. That alone makes it one of the few genuinely compact premium phones expected in 2026. Under the hood, it may run MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500, though earlier hints suggested a faster 9500 Plus.
The battery spec is the real curveball. As per the latest leak, the Mini could carry the same 7,000mAh battery as its full-size sibling. If true, that’s a lot of juice for a smaller frame and could be a major draw for users who want all-day stamina without compromising the one-hand usability. Other details floating around include a metal frame and an ultrasonic fingerprint reader—small touches that matter more on a compact device.
The timing is interesting because 2026 is shaping up to be a surprisingly competitive year for smaller phones. OnePlus is said to be prepping the compact 15T (6.3″), Oppo reportedly has another compact phone in the works, called the Find X9s, and Honor might also join in with a Magic 8 Mini. After years of neglect, the “small flagship” category suddenly looks alive again.
There’s also talk of an iQOO 15 Ultra, though nothing concrete has surfaced yet. For now, the focus is on the upcoming India launch of the regular model. The iQOO 15 Mini hasn’t been confirmed publicly, but if the leaks hold up, it could be one of the most refreshing phones to watch next year—not because it’s huge, but because it isn’t.
Oakley is preparing to launch its Meta HSTN AI glasses in India, introducing a performance-ready wearable that blends camera capabilities, voice interaction and long battery support. A few headline features include hands-free capture, Hindi voice control and integration with Meta AI. The full specifications, pricing, and availability details highlight how the glasses are positioned for athletes and everyday users looking for smart assistance.
Oakley Meta HSTN features and specifications
Oakley Meta HSTN AI glasses – Black with clear lenses
The Oakley Meta HSTN is designed for active use, offering a durable frame with IPX4 water resistance and open-ear speakers that allow awareness during workouts. A fully integrated camera supports high-quality 3K video recording, making it suitable for capturing fast moments without stopping activity. The glasses run Meta AI for real-time answers, performance cues, and hands-free help through the “Hey Meta” wake phrase.
The device supports up to 8 hours of active use and 19 hours on standby and comes with a charging case that extends power by an additional 48 hours.
Oakley Meta HSTN AI glasses – Limited Edition | Desert 24k Prizm Polar
Users can interact entirely in Hindi by enabling it through the Meta AI app, aided by Sarvam’s language tools. Meta AI also introduces a Celebrity AI Voice option, where one of the early available voices is Deepika Padukone in English.
A new feature in testing allows UPI Lite payments by looking at a QR code and saying “Hey Meta, scan and pay” to complete the transaction through the user’s WhatsApp-linked bank account.
Oakley Meta HSTN price and availability
The Oakley Meta HSTN will be available in India from Dec. 1 with prices starting at Rs 41,800. Pre-sale begins on Sunglass Hut, and retail availability follows nationwide at Sunglass Hut outlets and leading eyewear stores. Buyers can pick from six frame and lens combinations, all prescription-ready.
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Most phones, flagship or not, currently cap their refresh rate at 120Hz. A few devices (mostly gaming) from brands like RedMagic or Nubia push things further, but even then, 165Hz has basically been the ceiling.
Honor, though, might surpass that mark with a phone that’s reportedly under testing in China. According to reliable tipster Digital Chat Station, the company is testing a phone with a 185Hz refresh rate and a 1.5K resolution display.
A higher refresh rate generally means smoother motion and less eye strain since the display updates more frequently. But to actually benefit from it, apps and games also need to be optimized for those speeds, and spoiler, most aren’t. Many titles cap their frame rates simply to keep things stable.
Take the OnePlus 15 as an example. The phone can run at 165Hz in the UI, but jump into an app that’s only optimized for 120Hz, and it immediately drops back down.
Only a tiny group of games support its full 165Hz, including Call of Duty, Clash of Clans, Brawl Stars, Real Racing 3, Standoff 2, and Blood Strike-FPS.
So if Honor does introduce a 185Hz screen, the real-world experience probably won’t feel dramatically different unless developers actually support it. Otherwise, it’ll mostly behave like a regular 120Hz panel, just with a much bigger number on the spec sheet.
Higher refresh rates also come with a cost. The higher the number, the more power the display consumes, which can drain your battery faster. In some cases, it can even make the device run warmer than usual. That’s why there’s a practical limit, and beyond a certain point, cranking up the refresh rate doesn’t really add much to the user experience.
Huawei is trying something different with home routers this year — it wants them to look good, not just work well. Its new Router X3 Pro, which officially launches today, is being pitched as the company’s first “art router.” The theme is “Golden Mountain Under the Sun,” and while that sounds dramatic, the device itself is essentially a transparent, sculpted router with a miniature mountain inside and a shifting lighting effect that changes as the day goes on.
The main router’s clear shell lets the built-in “sunrise” lighting scatter around the room, and the smaller sub-router has a softer halo effect that users can toggle with a tap. Both can be controlled more precisely through the Huawei Smart Life app, which handles everything from brightness to network settings.
Beyond the looks, the X3 Pro is built to handle modern Wi-Fi demands in bigger homes. The main unit comes with 512MB of RAM and 128MB of storage and supports 2.4GHz speeds up to 688 Mbps and 5GHz up to 2882 Mbps, with a combined theoretical peak of 3570 Mbps. It includes two 2.5Gbps-capable Ethernet ports that can automatically switch between WAN and LAN, along with a standard gigabit port for power input. The sub-router has a basic gigabit port for networking and power.
Huawei says the standalone router can cover homes around 90m², while adding a sub-router extends coverage to roughly 90–120m². The main unit reportedly carries six Wi-Fi antennas including a unique transparent antenna etched with micron-level tech. Paired with Huawei’s algorithm, it can actively manage devices in the home to keep speeds stable.
At the hardware level, the router uses Huawei’s Lingxiao chip, four signal amplifiers, and Wi-Fi 7+ features meant to smooth hand-offs between 2.4GHz and 5GHz. The system also supports PLC 3.0 networking through a new Lingxiao PLC chip, letting the main unit link with up to 15 sub-routers through existing electrical wiring — useful for multi-floor homes where wireless backhaul struggles.
Extras include dual-band roaming, a dedicated IoT channel, parental controls, guest Wi-Fi, WPA3, Huawei HomeSec protection, and a cooling system with a second-generation shark-fin fan. Huawei is also leaning on gamers with a “Game Turbo” mode that accelerates over 160 titles.
The pricing is fairly straightforward: 1299 yuan for the main router, 799 yuan for the sub-router, or 1999 yuan for the set. It’s already available in the Rizhao Jinshan region in the home country. Huawei is clearly betting that people care about how their networking gear looks — and the X3 Pro looks like its boldest attempt yet.
Earlier this month, OnePlus introduced the OnePlus 15 in India and several global markets, but the OnePlus 15R was noticeably absent. The company has now confirmed the arrival date. Scheduled for a December 17 launch, OnePlus will also unveil the Pad Go 2 tablet and the Watch Lite smartwatch at the same event.
OnePlus 15R design revealed
OnePlus 15R, Pad Go 2, and Watch Lite are launching on December 17
The OnePlus 15R will debut as the value-focused model in the OnePlus 15 series. It could be based on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5-poweredOnePlus Ace 6T, which is expected to launch in China later this month.
The 15R features a flat frame and a camera module set at a 45-degree angle in the top left corner. It carries durability ratings that include IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K. The phone is also confirmed to arrive in Charcoal Black and Mint Breeze.
Reports about the OnePlus Ace 6T have revealed that it will have a 6.83-inch 165Hz 1.5K OLED display, an optical fingerprint sensor and a large 8,000mAh battery. Its configurations could go up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage.
The camera setup is likely to include a 50-megapixel primary sensor and an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera. For selfies, it could be equipped with a 32-megapixel front camera.
OnePlus Pad Go 2 and OnePlus Watch Lite
The OnePlus Pad Go 2 will arrive in Shadow Black and Lavender Drift, with the black variant supporting 5G connectivity. It will offer stylus support through the Pad Go 2 Stylo for writing and sketching. The tablet features a single rear camera and is designed for users who want a simple device for work or study.
The OnePlus Watch Lite will aim to deliver core fitness and health features at an affordable price point. It will be available in a single Silver Steel color. While the smartwatch’s availability could be limited to the European markets, the 15R and Pad Go will be heading to India, North America, and Europe.
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It’s a big day for Huawei as the company is announcing its new Mate 80 phones, its first HarmonyOS 2-in-1 tablet, and several other products today. To make the event even more grand, Huawei is also launching the MateTV Max, a gigantic 110-inch television.
For those unaware, MateTV is Huawei’s line of flagship TVs featuring a smartphone-grade SoC, stylus, and even gaming controller support. The lineup currently includes the MateTV and MateTV Pro, and the Max is the newest model in the series.
Ahead of the launch, Huawei has opened pre-reservations for the MateTV Max in China. It comes in Space Gray and features a massive 110-inch screen, priced at 64,999 yuan (around $9,150).
Huawei has not revealed the full specs yet, but if the existing MateTV and MateTV Pro are any indication, the Max will likely inherit most of its internal hardware from them.
Huawei MateTV / Pro Specs
Huawei claims the MateTV is the first TV in the industry to run on a flagship dual-core smartphone processor, boasting a massive 490 percent CPU boost over its older Smart Screen models.
It also includes a separate Honghu Vivid chip for visual processing, designed for real-time 4K enhancement, sharper textures, and higher contrast.
With such a powerful SoC, Huawei is positioning the MateTV lineup as gaming machines, saying its flagship-class GPU and improved cooling system allow AAA titles to run at high frame rates for long sessions without throttling.
The MateTV Pro packs 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, while the standard model offers 8GB / 128GB. Huawei hasn’t confirmed the RAM and storage numbers for the Max yet, but expectations are understandably high.
The MateTVs come paired with a Lingxi remote and optional add-ons. There’s the Lingxi floating touch controller, built almost like a gamepad, offering an 8ms response time and haptic feedback.
There’s also a Lingxi stylus, which turns the massive display into a giant touchscreen canvas for drawing, doodling, or educational apps.
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Huawei is preparing to announce its new Mate 80 series later today. Inside the phones, the company will use its new Kirin 9030 chip, about which it hasn’t revealed anything so far.
However, a Mate 80 Pro Max has appeared on Geekbench just ahead of the launch, and the listing confirms several key details about the silicon.
Kirin 9030 has a nine-core CPU and Maleoon GPU
The benchmark shows the Kirin 9030 uses a 1+4+4 CPU setup for a total of nine cores. This includes a single 2.75GHz core, four 2.27GHz cores, and four 1.72GHz cores. The GPU is listed as the Maleoon 935, and the tested unit is a Mate 80 Pro Max with 16GB of RAM.
However, tipster Digital Chat Station points out on Weibo that the chip wasn’t running at full frequency during this run, which means the scores we’re seeing aren’t representative of what the chip can actually do.
Still, the numbers give us a rough idea. The Kirin 9030 pulled 1131 in the single-core and 4277 points in multi-core tests.
That said, it’s not surprising that the Kirin 9030 still lags far behind the best SoCs from Qualcomm or MediaTek. In fact, these performance scores are roughly what you’d expect from a Snapdragon 7-series chip.
Regardless, one of the most notable changes in this generation is structural. Huawei switched from an eight-core layout on the Kirin 9020 to a nine-core design on the Kirin 9030. Even without final results, that alone should translate into a meaningful performance bump.
For context, the Kirin 9020 uses a 1x 2.5GHz core, 3x 2.15GHz cores, and 4x 1.6GHz cores, along with a Maleoon 920 GPU.
We’ll know more once Huawei takes the stage later today.
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