Motorola is set to expand its foldable lineup later this year and we already have our first look at what’s to come. The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra renders have been leaked ahead of the device’s launch which show a design similar to the previous generations of the Razr Ultra foldable phones.
Motorola Razr 60 Ultra renders were leaked by Android Headlines and as per these, we’re looking more or less at the same design as last year’s Razr 50 Ultra. With this new Razr, you get glossy rails, which are likely aluminum along with two cameras on the cover display which are surrounded by the panel itself. This panel is the same 4-inch AMOLED panel we have seen in the past.
The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra give us a look at the dark green shade of the handset with a faux leather finish. Internally, it will again get the same 6.9-inch foldable display as its predecessors. The device will likely employ the Snapdragon 8 Elite Chipset paired with up to 12GB RAM, 256GB storage, along with a 4000mAh battery as well.
No other specs of the handset have leaked so far. The publication says that the device is slated to launch “very, very soon” but didn’t cite an exact timeline. Moreover, this device will arrive in the US as the Razr+ 2025 same as every year. Considering Motorola has launched the Razr 40 Ultra and 50 Ultra in India, the Razr 60 Ultra should also arrive in the country.
Back in September last year, the company debuted the vanilla Razr 50 in India. The Razr 50 sports a 6.9-inch (2640×1080 pixels) FlexView FHD+ LTPO AMOLED Display which supports 10-120Hz refresh rate, HDR 10+, 120% DCI-P3 color gamut, up to 2600 nits peak brightness, and Dolby Vision. At the front, it gets a 3.6-inch (1066 x 1056 pixels resolution) QuickView LTPS AMOLED cover display which gets 90Hz refresh rate, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, 1700 nits peak brightness, along with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection.
Simple Energy, the Bangalore-based EV and clean energy start-up founded in 2019, will expand to more markets later this year. The company CEO told The Mobile Indian in an interview that Simple Energy will expand to North India in April 2025, bringing its electric scooters to the North part of India.
Suhas Rajkumar, Founder and CEO, Simple Energy, said to The Mobile Indian, “From April 2025, we’ll be expanding to North India, catering to customers in states like Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and more.” “We are currently covering the South Belt and starting April 2025, we’ll be opening our stores in North India,” he added.
He further noted that expansion to markets in the East, such as Kolkata and Bihar, will take place later in August this year. As for category expansion to bikes, Rajkumar declined the idea and said that it would stick to electric scooters for now, even though the expansion to electric bikes isn’t the most difficult for the brand.
Simple Energy today debuted its Simple ONE Gen 1.5 electric scooter with an ex-showroom price of ₹1.66 lakhs. The Gen 1.5 update introduces multiple software improvements such as App Integration, Navigation, Updated Ride Modes, Park Assist, OTA Updates, Regenerative Braking, Trip History & Statistics, Customizable Dash Themes, Find My Vehicle Feature, USB Charging Port, Auto Brightness, and Tones / Sound.
The Simple ONE Gen 1.5 retains key features from Gen 1, such as rapid acceleration from 0-40 km/h in 2.77 seconds and 30+ litres of under-seat storage. The company has introduced advanced smart tech and connectivity features, including an app integration that provides real-time data, remote access, and ride statistics to the users. Alongside this, advanced features like regenerative braking for improved efficiency, rapid brake and Tire Pressure Monitoring System adds strength to the vehicle’s safety and ride control.
Urban Stella and Urban Onyx smartwatches have been launched, both designed exclusively for women. The Urban Stella comes with sapphire-coated diamond-cut bezels, premium gold metallic strap, and a modern design. On the other hand, Onyx boasts of a gold and black scheme with premium gold metallic body and complimentary black metal strap.
Urban Stella, Urban Onyx: Price, Availability
The URBAN Stella and Onyx smartwatches are available at a limited period introductory launch price starting from Rs 3,499. Available across all leading retail outlets and brand website gourban.in, both the smart watches come with a 1-year warranty and exclusive launch offers.
Urban Stella, Urban Onyx: Features
The diamond-cut bezel, faux diamond-studded design, and rotating crown of the Urban Stella create a jewellery-like appeal. It gets a 1.2” Super AMOLED Display with high contrast Always-on mode. It gets a built-in hydration alert, sleep monitoring, stress and Female Health Tracking.
Key Features of URBAN Stella:
1.2” Super AMOLED Display with 1000 nits brightness
Diamond-cut bezel & premium golden metal strap
Multi-functional rotating crown
Female Health Tracking & Breathe Mode for holistic wellness
As for the URBAN Onyx, it sports a gold metallic body and complimentary black metal strap. It features a stunning 1.32” Super AMOLED Display with 1000 nits peak brightness, and boasts multiple sports modes, heart rate monitoring, SpO2 tracking, and a female health tracker.
Key Features of URBAN Onyx:
1.32” Super AMOLED Display with Always-on feature, 1000 Nits peak brightness
AI Voice Assistant for seamless connectivity
Advanced health Sensors for HR, BP, SpO2 & Sleep Monitoring
Multiple sports modes to track every activity
BT Calling with premium speaker & mic
Weather alerts, alarms & notifications
Colours available: Metallic Black, Rose Gold & Black, Rose Gold & Black With Gold Clip
Samsung could seemingly release the Galaxy S26 series with a ‘Monster battery’ according to a latest report which states that the Korean smartphone manufacturer might finally be willing to adopt the latest battery tech which Chinese brands have shifted to for their flagships.
As per an FNNews report, the Galaxy S26 series may pack a huge 6000mAh – 7000mAh battery that will use the silicon-carbon technology. Silicon can store up to 10 times more lithium than the graphite traditionally used in lithium-ion batteries. In other words, this means that silicon-carbon batteries can house significantly higher energy density, meaning smaller batteries can pack a bigger punch.
In practical terms, this means smartphones can offer significantly longer battery life, or maintain current battery life in a much smaller and lighter form factor. Chinese manufacturers have already switched to this technology for their flagship devices and other premium mid-rangers as well.
Samsung’s battery capacity has remained stagnant for years, especially in their Ultra smartphone, while the vanilla and Plus models have still seen a growth in the battery capacity. Other leakers have corroborated this claim that Samsung will use a bigger battery in all their S-series devices next year which would be a highly welcome upgrade.
Aside from that, Samsung is planning to debut the Galaxy S25 EDGE in Q2 of this year which will essentially be a slim device with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Chipset under the hood, a 3900mAh battery, and a dual rear camera setup with a 200MP primary camera and an ultra-wide angle sensor. However, keep in mind that these are leaks and we are yet to get a official specs sheet from the brand. Samsung has already showcased the design of the smartphone.
Simple Energy, a clean tech startup, has announced updates to its flagship scooter, Simple ONE. The Gen 1.5 version of the Simple ONE will boast of an extended certified range of 248 kilometers in IDC, up from the 212 kilometers range of Gen 1, making it India’s longest-range electric two-wheeler according to the brand.
Simple ONE Gen 1.5: Price, Availability
The new and updated Scooter will now be available across Simple Energy showrooms for new customers while existing Simple ONE owners will also receive the latest version of the scooter via the software updates. The company has maintained the same pricing for Simple ONE Gen 1.5 as the Gen 1, at ₹1,66,000 (ex-showroom, Bengaluru), along with a 750W charger.
Simple ONE Gen 1.5: Features
The Gen 1.5 update introduces multiple software improvements such as App Integration, Navigation, Updated Ride Modes, Park Assist, OTA Updates, Regenerative Braking, Trip History & Statistics, Customizable Dash Themes, Find My Vehicle Feature, Rapid Brake, Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), USB Charging Port, Auto Brightness, and Tones / Sound.
The Simple ONE Gen 1.5 retains key features from Gen 1, such as rapid acceleration from 0-40 km/h in 2.77 seconds and 30+ litres of under-seat storage. The company has introduced advanced smart tech and connectivity features, including an app integration that provides real-time data, remote access, and ride statistics to the users.
Riders can now navigate effortlessly with built-in turn-by-turn maps, while customizable dash themes, auto brightness, and personalized tones enhance the overall riding experience.
Alongside this, advanced features like regenerative braking for improved efficiency, rapid brake and Tire Pressure Monitoring System adds strength to the vehicle’s safety and ride control. The new park assist feature, with both forward and reverse movement, adds extra convenience, making manoeuvring effortless in tight spaces.
Google has announced the addition of NotebookLM Plus to the Google One AI Premium subscription as a research and thinking companion designed to help you make the most of your information. “NotebookLM can help you ace a career certification, generate ideas or synthesize data for a project,” said Google.
With NotebookLM Plus, you can upload material, summarize it, ask questions and transform it into something engaging, like a podcast-style audio discussion. Now, Google is adding NotebookLM Plus to the Google One AI Premium subscription in a version with higher usage limits and premium features for even more customized research. This adds on to existing plan benefits like Gemini Advanced, Gemini in Gmail, Docs and more, plus 2 TB of storage.
With NotebookLM Plus, you get all the NotebookLM features along with additional ones like:
Get 5x more Audio Overviews, notebooks, and sources per notebook
Customize the style and tone of your notebooks
Create shared notebooks for your friends, colleagues or teams and get usage analytics
Furthermore, to make the Google One AI Premium plan more affordable for students, Google is rolling out a new 50% student discount. For 12 months, U.S. students 18 and older can get an AI Premium plan for their personal Google account at $9.99/month. “This can help them work with more course materials, create custom study experts using Gemini Advanced, save time crafting emails and more,” said the company.
In related news to Google and AI, the company recently also added SynthID in Google Photos that will mark images edited with generative AI using Reimagine in Magic Editor with an invisible digital watermark. This will help identify whether an image has been edited using Google’s AI-based offerings within Google Photos. SynthID is a technology that embeds an imperceptible, digital watermark directly into AI-generated images, audio, text or video.
Samsung TV Plus, Samsung’s free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) service, has announced the launch of five new FAST channels from Warner Bros on Samsung TV Plus India. “These WBTV channels deliver premium storytelling to streaming audiences, meeting the demand for high quality, free entertainment,” said the company.
Samsung TV Plus is a free streaming service that comes pre-installed on Samsung Smart TVs, offering a wide range of channels, including news, sports, entertainment, and more. With a strong focus on Hindi programming, these new FAST channels are designed to engage both regional and urban audiences.
Here are the five new FAST Channels from Warner Bros. on Samsung TV Plus India:
“House of Crime: A gripping destination for crime enthusiasts, offering a mix of intense dramas and intriguing investigative series in Hindi.
Foodie Hub: A haven for culinary adventurers, featuring popular food shows, recipes, and gastronomic journeys, presented in Hindi.
Wild Flix: A heart-warming gateway to the wonders of the animal kingdom, showcasing captivating insights into zoo life, and awe-inspiring animal rescue stories in Hindi.
Wheel World: A high-octane destination for automobile enthusiasts, featuring exhilarating car and bike shows, and restoration stories from the best garages, presented in English.
XXtreme Jobs: An adrenaline-pumping exploration of the world’s most daring professions, unearthing extraordinary workplaces and fearless individuals behind them, presented in Hindi.”
Meanwhile, Samsung India is gearing up to debut the Galaxy F06 5G in India on February 12. The specs of the phone are under wraps for now. The Support Page for the device went live a couple of weeks ago on Samsung India’s website. Further, the device is expected to have a water-drop notch on the front, a 5000mAh battery, 25W fast charging, a 6.5-inch LCD display, and a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 5G Chipset under the hood.
London-based technology company Nothing, has announced that its latest upcoming smartphones, the Nothing Phone (3a) Series, is being manufactured locally in India. “This aligns with the company’s commitment to harnessing India’s rich manufacturing ecosystem, investing in the local economy, and fostering technological innovation,” said the company.
Nothing notes that it has significantly contributed to job creation, with over 500 employees in their factory in Chennai, where the Phone (3a) Series is being manufactured, with 95% of the employees being women. This facility is central to the production of the Nothing Phone (3a) Series, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to local manufacturing.
Aside from the announcement of manufacturing of Nothing Phone (3a) series in India, the brand reiterated that it operates five exclusive service centers in Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Chennai, along with five priority desks and 300 multi-brand service centres. Additionally, Nothing’s retail presence has expanded from 2,000 stores at the beginning of last year to 7,000 stores currently, further solidifying its position as a key player in the Indian smartphone landscape.
As for the Phone (3a) series, the devices are set to launch on March 4. The Nothing Phone (3a) series storage variants have also leaked before, suggesting the (3a) will be available in two variants, where the first will offer 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The second model will include 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 5G will arrive in a single model only, with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
Other leaks suggest that the Phone (3a) will come with a bigger 6.8-inch panel compared to Phone (2a)’s 6.7-inch display. Then, it will be powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, have a triple camera setup including two 50MP cameras for primary and telephoto lens paired with an 8MP ultrawide and a 32MP selfie camera. It could be backed up by the same 5,000 mAh battery as the Phone (2a). It could run on Nothing OS 3.1 based on Android 15.
Two of the most hyped smartphones from Samsung and Apple in a year are their respective flagships. For the previous year, it was the iPhone 16 series from Apple, which now competes with the latest Galaxy S25 from Samsung. The S25 starts at Rs 80,999, while the iPhone 16 starts at Rs 73,900. While we won’t get into the comparison of all specs, we’ll compare their cameras side by side and check which one’s the better offering in terms of optics.
Outdoor Shots
Galaxy S25
The iPhone 16 and Galaxy S25 both shoot detailed photos through their main sensors. The sharpness is on point while the dynamic range is very well handled on both devices. The exposure levels are kept in control, clarity is high even when you zoom in, and the overall shot is quite likeable on both of them.
iPhone 16
The colours are where the two differ. While I wouldn’t call any one of them inferior to the other, it is just that they have different approaches towards how they handle colour.
While the S25 has a more vibrant look to its photos with high contrast, the iPhone retains a natural look which is similar to how the scene is looking through your eyes. Those who like vibrant colour science would prefer the S25 as the iPhone shots would look faded to them but the ones who prefer the natural tone will like the iPhone better.
Ultra-wide angle shots
iPhone 16
The story with the ultra-wide angle shots is quite similar to outdoor shots, but the iPhone takes the lead in terms of details if you pixel-peep. If you zoom in and look with a keen eye, you’ll find the iPhone photos slightly sharper than those from the Galaxy S25.
Galaxy S25
However, the difference is negligible until you zoom in. The shots are quite decent and for obvious reasons, they have colours that are miles different from each other and retain the same look as the regular outdoor photos.
Portrait Shots
Galaxy S25
In portrait shots, the Galaxy S25 offers a slightly more detailed output compared to the iPhone 16. While EDGE detection is equally impressive on both, the bokeh effect on the S25 has a stronger intensity compared to the iPhone 16’s but that doesn’t make the former the better one.
iPhone 16
I personally preferred the iPhone 16’s approach because it looked more natural. Even though you can set the intensity of the blur on the Galaxy S25, the iPhone 16 is slightly better in this particular area in my experience.
Indoor shots
Galaxy S25
In such types of shots, the Galaxy S25 had a better output in terms of colours and sharpness. The colours are once again a matter of personal preference.
iPhone 16
While the iPhone 16 wasn’t bad, it didn’t reach the same level of detailing as Galaxy S25 which LED me to choose Samsung’s device in this regard.
Galaxy S25iPhone 16
Under artificial lighting, the Galaxy S25 once again gave me a better shot in terms of clarity. The iPhone 16 shot had slight noise which the S25 shot didn’t have but had slightly better colours. I even found the detailing to be slightly superior on Samsung’s device compared to Apple’s.
Night Shots and Low-Light Shots
iPhone 16
In pitch-black conditions, both the devices struggled to click a clear shot, likely due to my limitation as the devices were required to be kept still for 3 seconds. While I remained more still when clicking with the iPhone 16, it still couldn’t match the output from the Galaxy S25. The S25’s shot had less noise and much better sharpness.
iPhone 16
As for Night mode photos, both phones impressed me in the way they handled the exposure and overall clarity, but the S25 was one that had better colours compared to the iPhone 16. Moreover, it had less noise compared to the iPhone’s night mode shot.
Zoomed-in shots
Left: iPhone 16, Right: Galaxy S25
This is where the S25 has a major advantage due to the extra telephoto sensor which the iPhone 16 lacks. That sensor helps with extra details in zoomed-in shots which the iPhone 16 couldn’t compete with.
Left: iPhone 16, Right: Galaxy S25
Further, while you can only zoom in at up to 10x on the iPhone 16, you can go up to 30x with the S25. The shots clicked at 10x from the iPhone 16 are noisy and lack proper detailing whereas the S25 shot is the exact opposite, as you can see in the sample above.
Selfies
Left: iPhone 16, Right: Galaxy S25
As far as selfies are concerned, both the iPhone 16 and Galaxy S25 excel in terms of details and sharpness. However, the optimisation of colours is clearly the better one on iPhone 16 as the skin tones appear much more natural than the S25’s selfies, where the skin tone appears much warmer than natural, hampers the overall shot’s look.
Verdict
To sum up, we’d say that both of them excel in select areas, and each one of them caters to a different set of users. The iPhone shoots more natural and lifelike photos, while the Galaxy S25 brings out the colour in each shot for a more vibrant and rich-in-contrast feel.
However, the deal breaker with the iPhone 16 is that it shoots less detailed photos in certain lighting conditions. On the other hand, it excels in selfies.
As for the Galaxy S25, it may not be preferable for those users who like natural colours in a photo and click a lot of selfies. But the Galaxy S25 leaves the iPhone 16 behind when it comes to low-light photos, indoor shots, and even shooting portraits or shots that require you to zoom in.
Stay tuned for a full comparison of the two devices and a detailed review of the Galaxy S25, which is coming soon. Until then, look at our full iPhone 16 review if you plan on purchasing the device.
Sennheiser HD 505 headphones have debuted in the US and are claimed to be crafted for “listeners looking to elevate their love for audio to the next level of performance.” “With its blend of analytical tuning, precise detail, and enduring comfort, the HD 505 brings the essential Sennheiser experience to listening setups and gaming rigs of all kinds,” said the brand.
Sennheiser HD 505: Price, Availability
The HD 505 will be available starting today from Amazon.com with an MSRP of 279,90 EUR / 249.95 USD (approx Rs 21,880). There’s no word on the India availability of the headphones as of now.
Sennheiser HD 505: Features
The Sennheiser HD 505 is backed by a custom 120-ohm transducer situated in an open earcup, produced at the audiophile factory in Tullamore, Ireland. With a Frequency response stretching from 12 to 38,500 Hz and total harmonic distortion measurement of less than 0.2%, listeners can ensure that their music is reproduced with rich detail and integrity according to the brand.
This combination delivers a politely balanced sound signature, with the punchy bass, effortless mids, and non-fatiguing treble as per Sennheiser. The angled transducers replicate the triangular positioning of a set of nearfield loudspeakers, resulting in an expansive soundstage that enables listeners to feel as if they are sitting in the front row of their favorite music, movies, and games.
The HD 505 is built upon the trusted HD 500 series chassis. From the synthetic leather headbandto the metal mesh earcup covers, every component is claimed to last. “At just237 grams, the HD 505 offers a level of comfort that makes extended listening a pleasure,” said Sennheiser.
It comes with a detachable 1.8m (6 foot) cable, with a 3.5mm (1/8-inch) plug and 6.3mm adapter for connection to the widest range of audio sources like amplifiers, sound cards, audio interfaces, and A/V receivers. Like virtually all 500 series headphones, a wide range of cables and earpads—ranging in length, application, and plug type—can be swapped by the user without tools.
This modular design lets the HD 505 adapt to the wearer’s evolving setup over time such as incorporating a balanced audio source or adding an in-line microphone.
