Vivo Y400 Pro India launch has been tipped ahead of the official announcement along with the phone’s design as well as its key specifications. The Vivo Y400 Pro could likely pack a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chipset under the hood, dual rear cameras, and more. Here’s what you should know about it.
Vivo Y400 Pro India Launch: Leaked Details
Vivo Y400 Pro India launch details were leaked by Xpertpick as per which the device is set to launch in India soon. An exact date wasn’t mentioned in the report. As for the design, there’s a dual rear camera setup along with a curved display on the front with relatively thin bezels. Vivo will advertise it as the “slimmest 3D curved display” in the segment. It should be made available in three colour options including Nebula Purple, Festival Gold, and Freestyle White.
As for the specs, the device will likely have a 6.77-inch AMOLED panel that offers 4500 nits of peak brightness. It will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Processor which will likely be paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB and 256GB storage options. It should pack a 5500mAh battery with 90W fast wired charging.
As for optics, one can expect a a 50-megapixel Sony IMX882 primary camera and a 2-megapixel bokeh lens. There’ll be a 32-megapixel sensor on the front for selfies and video calls. The Y400 Pro will also be equipped with a wide range of AI features as well, such as AI Transcript Assist, AI Superlink, AI Note Assist, AI Screen Translation, Vivo Live Call Translation, AI Live Text, and Circle to Search with Google. It will also have an IR blaster.
The device may be launched at around Rs 25,000 in India.
Vivo is also teasing the T4 Ultra launch in India which is supposed to launch on June 11. The company confirmed some of the device’s specs too, including a triple rear camera setup that consists of a 50MP f/1.8 Sony IMX921 main sensor with OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide angle f/2.2 sensor, and a 50MP Sony IMX882 periscope telephoto sensor with OIS and 3x optical zoom, along with its Chipset which is the Dimensity 9300+.
Google has announced the launch of Gemini in Google Docs on Android with a limited feature set for now. Gemini in Google Docs has been available on the web for a while now. Gemini in Google Workspace was limited to the Gmail App on mobile until now. Here’s everything to know about the development.
Google says it is bringing the power of Gemini in Google Docs on Android devices so that you can understand, summarise, and ask questions about documents on mobile. As a result, you can use Gemini to surface insights and key points on-the-go. Plus, Gemini in Docs on Android is available in 20+ languages.
Gemini is included in Google Workspace business plans, allowing you to easily work on-the-go without switching apps or downloading a separate AI solution. Now you can use Gemini in Google Docs on Android devices to:
Get the gist of a long research report with an AI generated summary that you can read on your phone while commuting
Ask Gemini questions about a specific detail buried in a budget document so that you know the answer going into your meeting
Quickly create the first draft of a launch plan with a simple prompt after a team brainstorm while the details are fresh in your mind
Google notes that certain features, such as Help me write, Help me create, and image generation are not available on mobile at this time.
To get started, one can access Gemini by tapping on the spark icon on the top app bar in Google Docs. You can then navigate through different actions such as, “summarize this document,” or “suggest improvements” options, or submit a prompt of your own. This feature is only available on Android tablets and phones running Android 8+.
As for availability, the rollout of the feature has begun on June 9 and it will be available to the following Google Workspace accounts:
Business Standard and Plus
Enterprise Standard and Plus
Customers with the Gemini Education or Gemini Education Premium add-on
Motorola EDGE 60 5G has been announced in India as the brand’s latest Edge series device with a stereo speaker setup, a 5500mAh battery, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 2.2 storage, and much more. Here are all the details of the device you’d like to know about.
Motorola Edge 60 5G: Price, Availability
The motorola edge 60 will be available in a single storage variant with 12GB RAM with 256GB storage, priced at Rs 25,999, in two Pantone Curated colours – PANTONE Gibraltar Sea (smoky blue) and PANTONE Shamrock (fresh green). The smartphone will go on sale from 17th June 2025, 12PM on Flipkart, Motorola.in and leading retail stores across India including Reliance Digital. One can avail bank offers worth Rs 1,000 for a limited time.
Motorola Edge 60 5G: Specifications
The Edge 60 packs a 6.67″ quad-curved pOLED Display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 4500 nits peak brightness, 10-bit colours, 300Hz touch sampling rate, HDR 10+ support, Gorilla Glass 7i protection, a 446 ppi, and 2712×1220 pixels resolution. The device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chipset, paired with 12GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage that is expandable up to 1 TB.
There is a triple rear camera setup, including an OIS-assisted 50MP Sony LYT-700C f/1.88 primary sensor, a 50MP f/2.0 ultra-wide angle sensor, and a 10MP f/2.0 telephoto sensor with 3x Optical Zoom and OIS. At the front, it gets a 50MP f/2.0 sensor with auto-focus support. The device packs a 5500mAh battery with support for 68W wired charging.
It also has Dolby Atmos-tuned stereo speakers and an in-display optical fingerprint sensor. The handset is IP68 + IP69 and has the MIL-STD-810H certification. The handset runs on Android 15-based Hello UI and will get 3 major OS updates and 4 years of security patches. Connectivity options on the handset should include Bluetooth v5.4, Wi-Fi 6, Dual-SIM 5G, GPS, NFC, and a USB-C port for charging.
Apple has announced the launch of watchOS 26, visionOS 26, as well as tvOS 26. The new software versions bring elements of Apple’s new Liquid Glass design to Apple Watches, Vision Pro, and other Apple TV devices. Here’s everything to know about the new software updates.
Apple watchOS 26
Apple has announced watchOS 26 with Liquid Glass design across apps that enables a vibrant and expressive experience that reflects and refracts content using real-time rendering. Smart Stack widgets, Smart Stack hints, notifications, Control Center, and in-app controls and navigation will adopt the new design. The popular Photos watch face is enhanced with numerals made of Liquid Glass, allowing users to see even more of their photo.
There’s a new Apple Intelligence-powered Workout Buddy feature. Workout Buddy is a first-of-its-kind fitness experience with Apple Intelligence that incorporates a user’s workout data and their fitness history to generate personalized, motivational insights during their session, based on data like heart rate, pace, distance, Activity rings, personal fitness milestones, and more.
For example, as a user starts a run, Workout Buddy will give a personalized pep talk that may remind them of their running mileage for the week so far, or share how they are doing against their Activity ring goals: “Way to get out for your run this Wednesday morning. You’re 18 minutes away from closing your Exercise ring. So far this week, you’ve run 6 miles. You’re going to add to that today.”
During the workout, Workout Buddy can mark key moments like their mile splits, or tell them if they hit a new milestone based on their fitness history: “Mile four. You picked up the pace and ran that last one in 8 minutes and 28 seconds.” “Hey, check this out. Your total running distance for the year just crossed the 200-mile mark! That’s a lot of running!”
Workout Buddy will be available on Apple Watch with Bluetooth headphones, and requires an Apple Intelligence-supported iPhone nearby. It will be available starting in English, across some of the most popular workout types: Outdoor and Indoor Run, Outdoor and Indoor Walk, Outdoor Cycle, HIIT, and Functional and Traditional Strength Training.
watchOS 26 debuts the biggest update to the Workouts app layout and navigation since its introduction. Four new buttons in the corners of the app make it easier for users to access their favourite features to customize workouts, like Workout Views, Custom Workout, Pacer, Race Route, and more.
To add inspiration, users can set up music and podcasts right in the Workout app to automatically play when they start a workout. For users’ convenience, Apple Music can now select the best playlist for a user’s workout based on the workout type and their personal tastes. Alternatively, users can see suggestions for playlists or podcasts based on what they’ve recently listened to during that particular workout type.
Next, in watchOS 26, the Smart Stack improves its prediction algorithms by incorporating more contextual data, sensor data, and data from a user’s routine to provide Smart Stack hints, a proactive prompt for actionable suggestions that are immediately useful. Made of Liquid Glass, Smart Stack hints will appear on the display as a gentle visual prompt. For example, a hint for Backtrack may appear when a user is in a remote location with no connectivity, or a hint for a Pilates workout may show up when a user arrives at a studio location at their usual time.
Next, Apple Watch now supports Live Translation in Messages with Apple Intelligence, allowing incoming texts to be automatically translated into a user’s preferred language, right on their wrist.
Additionally, for users whose device language is set to English, Apple Watch will intelligently suggest relevant actions in Messages using the context of a conversation, like starting a Check In when a friend asks a user to share when they arrive home, or using Apple Cash when a user is asked to contribute to a group gift.
Customizable Backgrounds set on iPhone will also appear on Apple Watch to make conversations feel more personal and distinct, and users can respond to polls right on their wrist. Smart Replies get even more precise for users whose device language is set to English, with an improved on-device language model that can generate relevant responses based on the content of a conversation.
Notifications are even easier to manage with a simple wrist flick gesture on Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Series 10, and Apple Watch Ultra 2. When a user raises their wrist to check a notification but isn’t ready to respond, they can quickly turn their wrist over and back to dismiss the notification. The wrist flick gesture can be used to dismiss notifications and incoming calls, silence timers and alarms, and return to the watch face.
It uses the Accelerometer and the gyroscope — along with a machine learning model — to analyze a user’s wrist movement. Wrist flick joins the double tap gesture to allow users to do even more on Apple Watch with only one hand, for times when the user’s other hand is occupied.
Apple Watch can also now automatically adjust the speaker volume based on the ambient noise in a user’s surroundings for notifications, timers, alarms, incoming calls, and Siri, allowing them to stay connected without worrying about disturbing those around them.
Other new features include the introduction of Notes app, Hold Assist and Call Screening in the Phone app when an iPhone is nearby, Live Listen controls, Shuffle in Photos Watch face, and a redesigned watch face gallery.
Availability, Supported Models
All of these features are available for testing starting today through the Apple Developer Program at developer.apple.com, and a public beta will be available through the Apple Beta Software Program next month at beta.apple.com. watchOS 26 will be available this fall as a free software update for Apple Watch Series 6 or later, Apple Watch SE (2nd generation), and all Apple Watch Ultra models, paired with iPhone 11 or later, running iOS 26.
Apple visionOS 26
With visionOS 26, widgets become spatial, integrating seamlessly into a user’s space and reappearing every time they put on Apple Vision Pro. Widgets in visionOS 26 are customizable, with a variety of options for frame width, color, and depth. Beautiful new widgets — including Clock, Weather, Music, and Photos — all offer unique interactions and experiences.
The Widgets app helps users find widgets, including those from compatible iOS and iPadOS apps, and developers will also be able to create their own widgets using WidgetKit.
With visionOS 26, users can share spatial experiences with other Apple Vision Pro users in the same room. They can come together to watch the latest blockbuster movie in 3D, play a spatial game, or collaborate with coworkers. Users can also add remote participants from across the world via FaceTime, enabling connection with people near and far.
Personas are transformed to feel more natural and familiar with visionOS 26. Taking advantage of industry-leading volumetric rendering and machine learning technology, the all-new Personas now have striking expressivity and sharpness, offering a full side profile view, and remarkably accurate hair, lashes, and complexion. Personas are still created on device in a matter of seconds, and new improvements to the setup process allow users to adjust and preview how their Persona looks spatially, and even pick glasses from over 1,000 variations.
visionOS 26 makes spatial photos even more realistic, leveraging a new generative AI algorithm and computational depth to create spatial scenes with multiple perspectives. Users can view spatial scenes in the Photos app, Spatial Gallery app, and Safari, while developers can use the Spatial Scene API to make their app experience even more immersive.
Next, users can select spatial browsing to transform articles on Safari, hide distractions, and reveal spatial scenes that come alive as they scroll. Web developers have the ability to embed 3D models directly into web pages, letting users shop and browse with depth and dimension, and see and manipulate 3D objects and models right in Safari. visionOS 26 supports native playback of 180-degree, 360-degree, and wide field-of-view content from Insta360, GoPro, and Canon.
visionOS 26 also introduces support for the PlayStation VR2 Sense controller. Now, developers can deliver even more engaging gameplay experiences for Apple Vision Pro thanks to high-performance motion tracking in 6 degrees of freedom, finger touch detection, and vibration support.
Other new features include more Apple Intelligence features, look to scroll, redesigned control centre, ability to unlock the iPhone while wearing Apple Vision Pro, relaying calls from iPhone, and Folder support in Home View.
Apple tvOS 26
Liquid Glass gives a vibrant look to Apple TV, delivering a fresh and expressive design that reflects and refracts its surroundings using real-time rendering. Interactions with the Apple TV app are also enhanced to create a more delightful and engaging experience while watching shows and movies. The new design keeps the content central to the viewing experience while fast-forwarding or rewinding, starting a sleep timer, adjusting audio, or setting a “Movie night” scene in Control Center.
Next, the Apple TV app is redesigned with beautiful new poster art that incorporates Liquid Glass, and allows more shows and movies to be displayed, enhancing how users discover entertainment. Further, users will now have the choice to automatically display profiles when Apple TV wakes, allowing them to quickly get back to their recommendations and Watchlist in the TV app and playlists in Apple Music.
Additionally, tvOS 26 introduces a new API for developers that links app logins to an Apple Account, making it effortless for users to sign in to their favorite apps, shows, and movies when setting up a new device.
tvOS 26 allows users to transform their iPhone into a handheld microphone for Apple TV and have their voices amplified as they belt out their favorite song.
With tvOS 26, users can enjoy a more personalized FaceTime experience that’s consistent with iOS. Contact Posters on Apple TV make it easier and more personal by displaying a contact’s customized photo and name when starting a FaceTime call on Apple TV. Live Captions expand to include French, German, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, and Spanish, enabling Apple TV to use on-device intelligence to display Live Captions for FaceTime conversations, so users can follow what’s being said in even more languages.
Additionally, FaceTime audio and phone call notifications will appear onscreen for the active profile, allowing users to answer on connected HomePod speakers or their iPhone, and ensuring that communication with loved ones remains at the forefront.
Other new features include new Aerial screen savers captured across India, including in Goa and Kerala, personalise the screen saver experience by choosing specific Cityscape, Earth, Landscape, or Underwater Aerials to display — or hide, and the ability to Designate any AirPlay-enabled speaker as the permanent speaker for Apple TV.
As for availability, all of these features are available for testing starting today through the Apple Developer Program at developer.apple.com, and a public beta will be available through the Apple Beta Software Program next month at beta.apple.com. New software features will be available this fall as a free software update.
Apple has debuted macOS Tahoe 26 alongside other major software updates for its devices. It introduces the new Liquid Glass design, new continuity features including the Phone app so users could receive and make calls through their iPhone with their Mac device. Here’s everything else to know about the update.
macOS Tahoe 26: All Details
Apple has revamped the Mac interface with a more refined Liquid Glass design in its latest update. The Dock, sidebars, and toolbars have been streamlined to keep the focus on users’ content, while the menu bar is now fully transparent, creating a more spacious and immersive display.
Customization options have also expanded. Users can now tailor which controls appear in the menu bar and Control Center, as well as how they’re arranged. App icons adapt to light and dark modes with new vibrant tints and a sleek, clear look.
Personalization goes further with the ability to change folder colors and add symbols or emojis, making it easier to organize and express individuality. Paired with custom wallpapers and theme colors, the Mac now offers a more personalized experience than ever before.
The Phone app is now available on Mac with macOS Tahoe 26, powered by Continuity, allowing users to make and receive cellular calls through their nearby iPhone. It brings familiar features from the iPhone, such as Recents, Favourites, and Voicemails, along with new tools like Call Screening and Hold Assist.
Call Screening automatically answers calls from unknown numbers, asking callers to identify themselves so users can decide whether to pick up. With Hold Assist, users can stay in queue during long waits for customer support while continuing their work on the Mac.
Live Activities from a user’s nearby iPhone will now appear in the menu bar on their Mac so they can stay on top of things happening in real time, like an upcoming Uber ride, flight, or live sports score. When clicking on a Live Activity, the app opens in iPhone Mirroring to show more information so users can take action right from their Mac.
Spotlight on Mac is getting smarter and more powerful, making it easier than ever for users to find what they need and take quick action. Search results — including files, folders, apps, events, messages, and more — are now displayed in one unified list, ranked by relevance.
New filters help users quickly narrow down results by type, such as PDFs or emails, while Spotlight can now also locate files stored on third-party cloud services. For times when users aren’t sure exactly what they’re looking for, new browse views let them easily scan through apps, clipboard history, and other recent items.
Spotlight on Mac now supports hundreds of direct actions, allowing users to do things like send emails, create notes, or play podcasts without switching between apps. Thanks to the App Intents API, both Apple and third-party apps can offer these actions within Spotlight.
Users can also run shortcuts or trigger actions from the menu bar of any app they’re using — all without taking their hands off the keyboard. Spotlight gets smarter over time, learning user habits and suggesting personalized actions, such as Messaging frequent contacts. A new feature called quick keys lets users type short commands to instantly access specific tasks.
Apple Intelligence is becoming even more capable in macOS Tahoe, with features like:
Live Translation now enables seamless multilingual communication across Messages, FaceTime, and Phone. While chatting abroad, users can see messages translated in real time as they type, with incoming texts also auto-translated. On FaceTime, live captions appear with translations while preserving the speaker’s voice, and spoken translations happen in real time during phone calls — all powered by on-device Apple-built models to ensure privacy.
Shortcuts get a major boost with smarter, AI-powered actions. Users can now create advanced workflows, such as summarizing text with Writing Tools or generating images via Image Playground. These can run using Apple Intelligence models on-device or through Private Cloud Compute, maintaining data privacy. For example, students can compare lecture transcriptions with their notes to catch missed details. Shortcuts can also run automatically based on time or specific triggers like saving a file or connecting a display. Users also have the option to tap into ChatGPT for broader knowledge.
Genmoji and Image Playground get expanded creative tools. Users can customize Genmoji with options like hair, accessories, and expressions. Image Playground now supports new styles powered by ChatGPT, such as oil painting or vector art. With the “Any Style” feature, users can describe exactly what they want to generate a custom image.
Reminders become smarter, too. Apple Intelligence can scan content like emails or notes to suggest relevant tasks, and can now auto-organize reminders into categories, making them easier to manage.
macOS Tahoe introduces Apple Games, a dedicated app that brings all your games into one place. Players can easily jump back into favorites, discover personalized game recommendations, and connect with friends in new ways.
The update also debuts a Game Overlay, allowing users to tweak system settings, chat, or send game invites without leaving the action. A new Low Power Mode helps extend gaming sessions by optimizing performance on battery power. For developers, macOS Tahoe brings Metal 4, the latest graphics framework with advanced features like MetalFX Frame Interpolation and MetalFX Denoising for smoother gameplay and improved frame rates.
Additional updates include new features for apps like SafariBrowser with a new design, Notes app, introduction of Journal app, FaceTime updates, new Accessibility features, Passwords app updates and updates for the Photos app as well.
Availability, Supported Models
All of these features are available for testing starting today through the Apple Developer Program at developer.apple.com, and a public beta will be available through the Apple Beta Software Program next month at beta.apple.com. The release will be available as a free software update this fall. The Apple Intelligence features detailed require supported devices, which include all iPhone 16 models, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPad mini (A17 Pro), and iPad and Mac models with M1 and later.
Alongside iOS 26, Apple has introduced new software versions for its devices apart from the iPhone, including iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26. The new software versions incorporate Apple’s new design language dubbed Liquid Glass. Here’s everything to know about the new versionr iPads.
iPadOS 26: All Details
Similar to iOS 26, the iPadOS 26 is made with Liquid Glass — a translucent new material that reflects and refracts its surroundings, while reacting to user input and dynamically transforming to bring greater focus to the content they care about most. It enables a new level of vitality across experiences like the Lock Screen and Control Center, and gives users new ways to personalise their Home Screen with updated App icons that come to life in light or dark appearances, colourful new light and dark tints, as well as an elegant new clear look. And updated controls and navigation extend to apps including Mail, Safari, Apple TV, Apple Music, and more.
Wiith iPadOS 26, Apple has added a new windowing system for the iPads. The new windowing system lets users fluidly resize app windows, place them exactly where they want, and open even more windows at once. This functionality works similar to macOS. Familiar window controls allow users to seamlessly close, minimise, resize, or tile their windows. Window tiling is designed for the unique capabilities of iPad, and enables users to arrange their windows with a simple flick. If a user previously resized an app, it opens back in the exact same size and position when they open it again.
With Exposé, users can quickly see all their open windows spread out, helping them easily switch to the one they need. The new windowing system works great with Stage Manager for those who want to group their windows into distinct stages, and with an external display for those who want even more space to work across their apps.
With a new menu bar, users can access the commands available in an app with a simple swipe down from the top of the display, or by moving their cursor to the top. Users can quickly find a specific feature or related tips in an app by using search in the menu bar. Additionally, developers can now customise the menu bar in their own apps.
Apple Intelligence in iPadOS 26 is now more powerful and deeply integrated, enhancing privacy while adding new features. Live Translation works in Phone, FaceTime, and Messages, automatically translating texts and calls in real time, including live captions during video calls.
Users can now create Genmoji by tweaking existing Emoji or customizing personal attributes like hair and accessories. In Image Playground, they gain more control over styles and can use ChatGPT to generate images, including unique Contact Posters or visuals based on custom prompts.
Shortcuts also get smarter, with new actions like text summarization and image creation using Apple Intelligence. Users can build advanced shortcuts — for instance, a student can compare class lecture transcriptions with their notes to identify missed points.
Then there’s an enhanced Files app for iPads. It features an updated List view that allows users to see more of their document details in resizable columns and collapsible folders. To make folders easier to identify at a glance, Files also offers folder customization options that include custom colors, icons, and emoji that sync across devices. For quicker access, users can now drag any folder from the Files app right into the Dock. Additionally, users can set a default app for opening specific files or file types.
A new Preview comes to iPad, giving users a dedicated app for creating a quick sketch, as well as viewing, editing, and marking up PDFs and images with Apple Pencil or by touch. Users can access all of their PDFs and images in the Files app right from Preview, create an empty page, use Apple Pencil to draw and write on it, and use AutoFill to quickly fill out PDF forms.
Next, Apple says that iPadOS 26 unlocks the ability to perform computationally intensive Background Tasks. When users start a long-running process in an app, Background Tasks will show up with Live Activities, giving users complete control and a clear sense of what is running. And developers can use an updated Background Tasks API that allows users to perform long-running tasks from their apps, too.
iPadOS 26 also brings new audio features that offer more flexible input and streamlined recording. Users now have better control over their audio input, with the ability to choose different microphones for each app, as well as individual websites. Recorded audio will be made even better with the availability of Voice Isolation, which blocks ambient noise, and allows clear and crisp recordings. And with AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), and AirPods Pro 2, studio-quality audio recording allows users to record their content with great sound quality and enjoy clear calls.
With Local capture, users can produce high-quality recordings right from iPad with any video conferencing app, and easily share audio and video files once the call is over. Echo cancellation of other participants’ audio keeps the user’s voice front and centre, allowing for a clear recording of their side of the call.
iPadOS 26 also brings the Journal app to iPad which was introduced in iOS a while back. Using Apple Pencil or touch, users can incorporate drawings and handwriting, along with photos, videos, audio recordings, places, their state of mind, and more. Users can keep multiple journals for various aspects of life, and now have access to a beautiful map view that organises entries by location.
The all-new Apple Games app brings users a new home for gaming, and iPadOS 26 introduces Game Overlay, which allows users to quickly see new events and updates, adjust settings, call or invite a friend mid-game, and more.
The Messages app brings conversation Backgrounds, which lets a user personalise their chats with stunning designs and create unique backgrounds that fit their conversation with Image Playground. Messages also brings Polls and a redesigned details view that helps users easily navigate what has been shared in a conversation, and supercharges group chats with typing indicators, as well as the ability to request and receive Apple Cash. Additionally, the Phone app comes to iPad, and includes updates like Hold Assist and Call Screening.
Other new iPadOS 26 updates includes:
Available in the tool palette, the new reed pen uses stroke-angle presets to enable a traditional calligraphy experience with Apple Pencil or touch in apps like Notes, Preview, Freeform, and Journal; when using Markup; and in third-party apps using the PencilKit API.
Calculator introduces new 3D graphing capabilities in Math Notes, allowing users to write an equation with three variables and create a graph in three dimensions.
Notes adds the ability to import and export a note into a markdown file, along with support for capturing conversations in the Phone app as audio recordings with transcriptions.
Accessibility features include Accessibility Reader, a new systemwide reading mode designed to make text easier to read for users who are blind, have low vision, or have other disabilities affecting reading; an all-new Braille Access experience that offers a user-friendly interface for users with a connected braille display; Share Accessibility Settings to temporarily use accessibility settings on another person’s device; and more.
Availability, Supported Models
All of these features are available for testing starting today through the Apple Developer Program at developer.apple.com, and a public beta will be available through the Apple Beta Software Program next month at beta.apple.com.
New software features will be available this fall as a free software update for iPad Pro (M4), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation and later), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation and later), iPad Air (M2 and later), iPad Air (3rd generation and later), iPad (A16), iPad (8th generation and later), iPad mini (A17 Pro), and iPad mini (5th generation and later).
The Apple Intelligence features detailed require supported devices, which include all iPad models with M1 and later.
Apple iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, visionOS 26, macOS 26, tvOS 26, along with new AirPods capabilities were announced at WWDC 2025. The new naming scheme was already leaked last week, along with the new Liquid Glass design which has also been rumoured before. Here’s everything to know about the new major update for the iPhone.
iOS 26: Everything to Know
Liquid Glass Design
Apple is giving iOS a fresh coat of paint, unveiling a redesigned user interface that balances familiarity with a more expressive and immersive experience. At the heart of the visual overhaul is a new material design called Liquid Glass, a translucent effect that reflects and refracts surroundings. The result is a visually dynamic system that puts more emphasis on content while breathing new life into App icons, widgets, and system controls.
The updated design touches nearly every corner of iOS, including the Home Screen and Lock Screen, both of which are now more customizable and visually rich. App icons and widgets can now adopt a clearer, sleeker appearance, and users have more options to personalize their device’s look and feel.
On the Lock Screen, Apple iOS 26 has introduced a smart layout where the time automatically adjusts to fit around images, while new spatial scenes add a 3D-like depth that reacts to iPhone movements. Across system apps, the visual refresh continues with improved usability. The Camera app now features a cleaner, simplified interface, helping users focus more on the shot. In Photos, a new layout separates the Library and Collections views for easier navigation.
Safari has also been redesigned, with pages now flowing from top to bottom, giving users more screen real estate and easier access to functions like search and refresh. In Apple Music, News, and Podcasts, the tab bar now floats and adapts dynamically — shrinking to highlight content while expanding when needed.
To help third-party developers adopt this look, Apple has released a new set of APIs that unlock Liquid Glass components and materials, ensuring a consistent, vibrant design language across the entire iOS ecosystem.
Apple Intelligence Gets Smarter
New Apple Intelligence features have also been introduced in Apple iOS 26. One of the standout additions is Live Translation, now built directly into Messages, FaceTime, and Phone. It translates text and audio in real time, making cross-language communication seamless. Importantly, the translations are handled entirely on-device, ensuring that private conversations stay private.
Apple is also expanding its visual intelligence capabilities. Users can now interact with content on their screens in smarter ways — whether it’s searching for more information about what they see, identifying products, or creating calendar events from context like dates and locations. Users can even ask ChatGPT about what’s displayed onscreen or search platforms like Google and Etsy for similar items.
Creative tools also get a major upgrade with Genmoji and Image Playground, allowing users to combine emojis, AI-generated images, and custom descriptions to express themselves in new ways.
Shortcuts become even more powerful, offering intelligent actions triggered by context and integrated with Apple’s new writing and image tools. Meanwhile, Apple Intelligence can now detect order-tracking emails, summarize shipping details, and consolidate package updates — even for purchases made outside of Apple Pay.
For developers, Apple has introduced a Foundation Models framework, granting access to the same on-device intelligence that powers Apple Intelligence. It’s fast, works offline, respects privacy, and comes with no additional cost for inference — opening the door for smarter, more responsive apps across the iPhone ecosystem.
Updates for Apple’s Apps: CarPlay, Apple Music, Maps, Phone, Messages, and More
Then, the Phone app now offers a unified layout that combines Favorites, Recents, and Voicemails all in one place. Call Screening builds on Live Voicemail and helps eliminate interruptions by gathering information from the caller and giving users the details they need to decide if they want to pick up or ignore the call. And for the times when a user is stuck on hold, Hold Assist notifies the user when a live agent is available.
In Messages, users can now screen messages from unknown senders, giving them more control over who appears in their conversation list. Messages from unknown senders will appear in a dedicated folder where users can then mark the number as known, ask for more information, or delete. These messages will remain silenced until a user accepts them.
iOS 26 also offers enhancements to conversations, including custom backgrounds and the ability to create polls. With Apple Intelligence, Messages can detect when a poll might come in handy and suggest one, and users can generate unique backgrounds that fit their conversation with Image Playground. Additionally, in group chats, users can now see typing indicators, and request, send, and receive Apple Cash.
Next, Apple has given CarPlay a new design that includes a new compact view for incoming calls, allowing users to see who’s calling without missing key information like upcoming directions. iOS 26 also brings Tapbacks and pinned conversations to Messages in CarPlay, and with widgets and Live Activities, users can stay in the loop without losing focus on the road. These updates also come to CarPlay Ultra, which brings the best of iPhone and the best of the car together for a deeply integrated, unified experience across every screen.
In Apple Music, Lyrics Translation helps users understand the words to their favorite songs, while Lyrics Pronunciation allows everyone to sing along, regardless of language. AutoMix uses intelligence to transition from one song to the next like a DJ, using time stretching and beat matching to seamlessly move from one song to the next.
In Apple Maps, Visited Places help users remember the places they’ve been. Users can choose to have iPhone detect when they’re at a place like a restaurant or shop, and view all of their Visited Places in Maps. Visited Places are protected with end-to-end Encryption and cannot be accessed by Apple. Additionally, iPhone can now use on-device intelligence to better understand a user’s daily route, presenting them with their preferred route when they’re headed home or to the office, along with notifying them of delays and offering alternate routes.
As for Apple Wallet, users can choose to pay with installments or rewards when they make in-store purchases with Apple Pay using iPhone. Refreshed boarding passes in Wallet offer the ability to see and share Live Activities for real-time updates on a flight. They also provide convenient access to a traveler’s most relevant information, such as Maps to navigate airports, Find My to track important items and report missing bags, and more.
The new Apple Games app acts as a central hub for all gaming activity, letting users jump back into favorites, discover new titles, and keep up with game events. It also offers the best way to experience Apple Arcade, home to over 200 premium games.
For families, managing Child Accounts is now easier, with expanded parental controls like contact request approvals, content blurring in FaceTime and Shared Albums, and one-time overrides for App Store restrictions.
Safari browsing is now more private, with default fingerprinting protection across all activity. And in accessibility, iOS 26 introduces Accessibility Reader, Braille Access, and updates to features like Live Listen and Personal Voice, making the iPhone even more inclusive for all users.
Availability, Supported Models
All of these features are available for testing starting today through the Apple Developer Program at developer.apple.com, and a public beta will be available through the Apple Beta Software Program next month at beta.apple.com. New software features will be available this fall as a free software update for iPhone 11 and later. The Apple Intelligence features detailed require supported devices, which include all iPhone 16 models, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPad mini (A17 Pro), and iPad and Mac models with M1 and later.
New AirPods Capabilities
Apple also previewed studio-quality audio recording and camera remote features for AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), and AirPods Pro 2. Updates to audio recording enable creators to record studio-quality vocals on the go, and start or stop video recordings from a distance with a simple press of the AirPods stem. Building on the benefits of Voice Isolation, AirPods users will also enjoy even clearer calls with enhanced voice quality.
While using the Camera app or compatible third-party camera apps on iPhone or iPad, content creators can press and hold the AirPods stem to take a photo or start a video recording, and one more press-and-hold will stop the recording. For users who like capturing themselves singing or dancing, the new features make it easy to perform in sync with a soundtrack while simultaneously recording the video.
Further, Interviewers, podcasters, singers, and other creators can record their content with greater sound quality, and even record while on the go or in noisy environments with Voice Isolation on the AirPods. With the H2 chip, beamforming microphones, and computational audio, users will also enjoy more natural vocal texture and clarity across iPhone calls, FaceTime, and CallKit-enabled apps. Studio-quality audio recording and improved call quality work across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, while also supporting the Camera app, Voice Memos, dictation in Messages, video conferencing apps like Webex, and compatible third-party camera apps.
Itel Alpha 3 smartwatch has been announced in India as the brand’s latest wearable that comes with a round display and a “premium bezel design.” It has a sub-Rs 2,000 price tag and comes with support for an AI voice assistant, Bluetooth calling, and much more. Here’s everything to know about it.
Itel Alpha 3: Price, Availability
The Itel smartwatch is available at a price of Rs 1,499 at your nearest retail stores. It is backed by a 1-year warranty and is available in three colours – Dark Blue, Rose Gold and Black.
Itel Alpha 3: Specifications
The watch features a large 1.5 inch round display and a premium bezel design. “Whether you are dodging raindrops, sweating it out at the gym, or juggling calls on a busy day, the Alpha 3 stays right there with you like a perfect companion,” said Itel.
It is equipped with single-chip Bluetooth calling for voice connectivity, IP67 water and dust resistance for unbeatable durability, and 500 nits of brightness that is claimed to keep the screen readable even under the bright sunlight. The smartwatch also features 24/7 heart rate tracking, SpO₂ monitoring, sleep analysis, and activity stats, all from your wrist.
Fitness enthusiasts will also find 100+ sports modes to choose from, while the style enthusiasts get 150+ watch faces. There is also an AI voice assistant to help you check tasks off without lifting a finger, instant call and message alerts.
Earlier last month, the company launched the Itel Alpha 2 Pro in India. With a 1.96” AMOLED display, the watch boasts of a 466 x 466 pixels Resolution and 1000 nits brightness. The Alpha 2 Pro further comes with an Always-On Display feature and a premium metallic build. The wearable also boasts an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.
The Pixel 9a is now available at a price tag of Rs 46,999 including the bank offers and Rs 49,999 without them. That’s the cheapest Pixel 9 series device you can get in India right now but the question here is, what are the competitors offering at that price point? Realme launched the Realme GT 7 a couple of weeks back, with a starting price of Rs 39,999 and Rs 46,999 for the top-end 12GB + 512GB version which can even come down to Rs 43,999 with the bank offers.
While we have already reviewed the two devices and have pointed out their strengths and weaknesses, here’s a side-by-side comparison between the Google Pixel 9a and Realme GT 7 to help you decide on picking one out of the two.
Design
Design is always subjective when it comes to smartphones, and in our view, both devices feature distinct designs and have their respective pros and cons. The Pixel 9a is compact, has flat sides, a flushed camera bar, and tactile buttons along with tight haptics. While it has a plastic back that doesn’t feel like plastic at all, its frame is made of aluminium. Further, it is more comfortable to hold than the GT 7 due to its compact form factor.
The Realme GT 7 is exactly the opposite. It has a large square-shaped protruding camera module on the back, a curved back panel, tactile buttons with a contrasting colour for the power key, tight haptics, an overall large form factor, and a heavier body. While it has fibreglass on the back, its frame is made of plastic instead. The GT 7 is essentially for those who like bigger devices.
While you’ll have to choose a form factor for yourself, we’d like to point out that the Realme GT 7 gets a better IP rating with both IP68 and IP69 ratings, while the Pixel 9a gets only the former. Both of them will sustain splashes of water and dust without any issues, but the GT 7 does have an advantage here.
As for audio, they have stereo speakers, whereas the Pixel 9a has far better speakers that have depth and handle all frequencies of sound equally well. On the GT 7, the speakers lack bass, and the sound is dominated by vocals and treble.
As we’ve said before, both Pixel 9a and Realme GT 7 have their plus points in the design segment, so it’s a tie in this area.
Display
Both Pixel 9a and Realme GT 7 have capable panels that perform well both indoors and outdoors. However, if we talk of specifications, Realme’s panel is better in terms of the certifications it has, such as the Dolby Vision certification, along with its higher brightness values, how responsive it is, and how it handles the colours that look more vibrant.
On the other hand, Pixel 9a’s display showcases more natural colours. While it is equally smooth, it may not get as bright under certain circumstances. Moreover, it has a lower Resolution compared to the Realme GT 7’s panel. While text and other content look good on the 9a for its display size, it’s just sharper on Realme’s panel.
The Realme GT 7’s bezels are also thinner. While Pixel 9a has symmetrical bezels, they are noticeably thicker and interfere with the costing experience until you get used to them.
Again, these panels are capable in their own way, but Realme equipped its phone with a panel that is superior hardware-wise.
Both the Pixel 9a and the Realme GT 7 have optical in-display fingerprint Sensors that work the same way. They are equally responsive and fast, so neither of them has any complaints in that area.
Performance-wise, there’s no hiding that the Realme GT 7 is the clear winner. It has a more powerful chip (Dimensity 9400e versus Tensor G4 in Pixel 9a), more RAM, and higher storage. While both were quite smooth for us in daily use, the GT 7 took off when it came to gaming and handled everything we threw at it with ease.
While Tensor G4 can also handle gaming, it is not tuned for higher graphics and consistently high frame rates, which the GT 7 handles like a pro for any game you can think of on Android. The RAM management was also better on the GT 7 due to the superior hardware, while the Pixel had to load apps more often.
Software is again dependent on what the user likes. If you like a more minimal user experience filled with just the right amount of customisation features, then Pixel 9a is made for you. Its software is fluid and responsive. While some features I am used to on other phones are missing, like double tapping to wake the device, it is still the signature Pixel software experience many look for.
Furthermore, with Google giving Android a fresh coat of paint later this year with Android 16, there’s all the more reason to consider a Pixel if you prefer Google’s implementation of Android.
There’s also no denying that on the Pixel, you get updates quicker and for longer (7 years to be specific). In the case of Realme GT 7, it is the Realme UI 6 that goes the extra mile in terms of features and customisation.
Based on Android 15, it gets you that extensive AOD and lock screen customisation, the AI Planner and other features like the AI writing composer, and generally a more vast set of features that give you granular control over each element in the software which is something not quite possible with Google’s Android at the moment. It is also smooth and slightly more snappier than the experience on Pixel. Realme promises three major Android updates and four years of security patches. That’s a decent policy but is nowhere close to Google’s.
To sum it up, if you’re looking for power-packed performance, plan to game often, and want a feature-rich, fast experience, the Realme GT 7 is the one to go for. But if you prefer a minimal, clean, and fluid software experience with a beautiful interface and don’t care much for gaming or heavy tasks, opt for the Pixel and you’ll be set for years to come.
Battery and Charging
The Pixel 9a has the largest battery ever in a Pixel phone, at 5010mAh, but sadly, Realme obliterates the device with a 7000mAh cell in its GT 7. While the 9a easily lasts a day and a half, the GT 7 could run for even three days. Where the 9a can give you 6 to 7 hours of screen-on time with average use, the GT 7 can offer up to 10 hours or more with certain use cases.
Realme’s phone is just physically more capable, and the Pixel 9a cannot beat that, even in terms of charging. Where the Pixel could take more than 2 hours to charge, the GT 7 can charge from 0 to 100 within an hour max. Again, the GT 7 offers more for its price compared to Google’s in this department.
Cameras
The device’s primary sensor captures vibrant, detailed photos, though dynamic range can be inconsistent. The ultra-wide sensor maintains colour but lacks detail and shows distortion. Portrait shots are excellent with natural bokeh and accurate EDGE detection, despite occasional darkness. The telephoto sensor shines at 2x zoom with improved dynamic range and detail; however, quality degrades at 10x and 20x due to software processing and digital zoom. Artificial lighting yields good detail and vibrant colours, but low light causes softness. Selfies are sharp with accurate edge detection and natural skin tones.
The new Pixel 9a takes great photos in daylight, with natural colours, excellent dynamic range, and high detail. Its ultra-wide lens keeps consistent colours but can distort at the edges. Portrait shots are a highlight, showing great detail, sharpness, and natural bokeh. The camera performs well in artificial light, maintaining colour and sharpness, and handles low light effectively with no noise. Selfies are sharp with good skin tones and colours, though portrait selfie edge detection could be better.
The Google Pixel 9a appears to be the better overall camera phone when we compare it with the Realme GT 7, due to multiple reasons, including more consistent quality, superior Portrait Mode, and strong Low-Light performance. The telephoto sensor — Realme GT 7’s only clear advantage — helps it shoot better photos when zooming in, thereby impressing with its Optical Zoom capabilities.
In summary, while the Realme GT 7 offers a dedicated telephoto lens for optical zoom, the Pixel 9a consistently delivers high-quality images across various lighting conditions, excels in portrait photography, and offers a more reliable low-light experience. Google’s reputation for exceptional camera software also plays a crucial role in the Pixel’s overall photographic prowess, while Realme’s GT 7 cameras need more software optimisation.
To wrap up this comparison between the Pixel 9a and Realme GT 7, the GT 7 stands out with its feature-rich package, powerful performance, and a lot more to offer, despite its highest price tag of Rs 46,999. Its cameras may not be the best, but they’re still respectable for what’s on offer. It certainly delivers more value for its price tag compared to Google’s phone and as we said in our Realme GT 7 review, it’s ready for anything.
The Pixel 9a, on the other hand, falls short in hardware when stacked against the GT 7. However, it tries to make up for that with its excellent cameras, clean software experience with a superior software policy, and a compact form factor that many users will appreciate.
Portronics has announced the launch of its new Portronics VlogMate One Dual Wireless Mic system in India. The company says it features AI-powered noise cancellation that cuts out background noise like traffic or crowd sounds. Here’s everything else the new air conditioner has to offer.
Portronics VlogMate One: Price, Availability
Portronics VlogMate One is available at an introductory price of Rs 3,499 with a 12-month warranty on Portronics.com, Amazon, Flipkart, and retail stores across India.
Portronics VlogMate One: Features
“Whether you’re filming a vlog, taking online classes, shooting a reel, or recording a podcast, VlogMate One helps you get professional-quality sound without the fuss”, said the company.
The setup includes two wireless lavalier mics and a compact Type-C receiver that plugs directly into smartphones, tablets, and other USB-C devices. There’s no App or pairing required — just plug it in, clip the mic, and start recording.
What makes VlogMate One stand out is its AI-powered noise cancellation that filters out unwanted sounds like traffic, wind, or background chatter. “So even if you’re shooting outdoors or in a noisy room, your voice stays clear and in focus,” said Portronics.
Each mic features a 360-degree pickup pattern to capture natural, balanced audio. Plus, with low-latency transmission and audio-video sync, it’s great for short-form videos and interviews. The range extends up to 30 meters, giving you the freedom to move around and stay untethered.
The mics deliver up to 8 hours of usage on a single charge, and the charging case can top them up twice more, making it easy to carry and recharge on the go.
Weighing under 90 grams, VlogMate One is lightweight and travel-friendly, with magnetic clips that make it easy to attach to your shirt or collar. “Whether you’re a full-time content creator or just starting out, this mic system offers the kind of performance that makes your audio sound more polished and professional.”
