iQOO 15 has been announced in China as the successor to last year’s iQOO 13 and it comes powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. The device has a triple rear camera setup and also features a 2K AMOLED display, a 7000mAh battery, and more. Here’s everything to know about the device.
iQOO 15: Price
The iQOO 15 starts at CNY 4,199 (approx Rs 51,600) for the 12GB + 256GB version and is available in White, Light Green, Black, and Ling Yun shades. There’s also an Honor of Kings 10th Anniversary Collector’s Edition that’s available in China in a single 16GB + 512GB version.
iQOO 15: Specifications
The iQOO 15 5G sports a 6.85-inch 2K 8T LTPO OLED flat display with a 144Hz refresh rate, 2600 nits brightness in HBM mode and 6000 nits peak brightness, HDR 10+, Dolby Vision, 2160Hz PWM dimming and a standard anti-reflection coating. The iQOO 15 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC with up to 16GB LPDDR5x RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage.
For optics, the phone features a triple cam setup on the back, including an OIS-assisted 50MP f/1.88 Sony IMX921 primary camera, a 50MP f/2.1 ultra-wide angle lens, and a 50MP f/2.6 Sony IMX882 3x telephoto sensor with OIS. A 32MP f/2.2 sensor handles the selfies and video calls on the device.
The device draws power from a huge 7000mAh battery with 100W fast wired charging and 40W wireless charging. Aside from this, iQOO 15 has a metal middle frame, a Halo light strip, an IP68 + IP69 rated body, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth v6.0, GPS, NFC, IR blaster, stereo speakers, and an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor.
Realme GT 8 Pro has been announced in China with a huge battery and a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Chipset under the hood. The devices comes with replaceable camera module styles, a triple rear camera setup, Android 16 based Realme UI 7, and more. There’s also a Realme GT 8 which has a slightly inferior set of specifications compared to the Pro model. Here’s everything to know about it.
Realme GT 8 Pro: Price, Specifications
Realme GT8 Pro comes in White, Green and Blue shades, and starts at CNY 3,999 (approx Ra 49,200) for the base 12GB + 256GB version.
The Realme GT 8 Pro sports a 6.79-inch 2KResolution (3136 x 1440 pixels) AMOLED Display with LTPS technology, a 144Hz refresh rate, 508 ppi, 360Hz touch sampling rate, DC dimming, 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut, 10-bit colours, and 7000 nits peak brightness.
The handset is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset paired up to 16GB LPDDR5x RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage. The phone runs on Android 16 with Realme UI 7.0 skin on top with support for 4 major OS upgrades and 5 years of security updates.
As for the optics, the GT 8 Pro has triple cameras on the back, including a 50MP f/1.8 primary shooter with OIS, a 50MP f/2.0 ultra-wide angle Samsung JN5 sensor, and a 200MP f/2.6 Samsung ISOCELL HP5 periscope telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom. It has a 32MP f/2.4 sensor on the front.
Connectivity options include 5G, dual 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port for charging. Further, GT 8 Pro packs a 7000mAh battery with 120W Fast charging support and 50W wireless charging. Additionally, it includes an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor for security, X-axis linear vibration motor, IR blaster, stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, and VC liquid cooling. The device is also IP66 + IP68 + IP69 rated.
Realme GT 8: Price, Specifications
The Realme GT 8 starts at CNY 2,899 (approx Rs 36,000) for the base model. It is available in the same colours as the Pro model.
As for specs, the GT 8 has the same display as the Pro model, but has the last year’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset paired with up to 16GB LPDDR5x RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage.
The cameras on the GT 8 are also inferior compared to the Pro model, with a similar 50-megapixel primary rear sensor, accompanied by an 8-megapixel f/2.2 ultra-wide angle camera and a 50-megapixel f/2.8 telephoto shooter. It also features a 16-megapixel f/2.4 selfie sensor.
It supports slightly slower 100W wired charging and lacks wireless charging support. Rest of the specifications, including an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, 7000mAh battery, IP ratings, and more, remain identical to the Pro model.
Samsung Galaxy XR headset has been announced by the Korean brand, limited to the US and Korea for now. “As the first product built on the new Android XR platform developed together by Samsung Google and Qualcomm Technologies, Galaxy XR showcases the future of discovery, play and work, enabling users to enjoy natural, deeply immersive experiences — from daily tasks to bold new frontiers. It’s the first step in Samsung’s long-term XR journey, with innovations to come across the full spectrum of XR form factors, including AI glasses,” the company said in a press release.
Samsung Galaxy XR: Price, Availability
Galaxy XR went on sale in the US on October 21 and will go on sale in Korea today, October 22. It costs USD 1,799.99 (approx Rs 1,57,800) and customers can also purchase Travel case and the Galaxy XR controller for $249.99 each. Those who purchase the device before 2025 ends, will get The Explorer Pack bundle which includes 12 months of access to Google AI Pro, YouTube Premium, Google Play Pass, and XR Pack of specialized XR content.
Samsung Galaxy XR: Specifications, Features
The specifications of the Galaxy XR headset are as follows:
Memory
16GB RAM 256GB Storage
Display
3,552 x 3,840, 29 million pixels Micro-OLED 6.3‑micron Pixel pitch 96% DCI‑P3
Refresh rates: 60Hz, 72Hz (Default), 90Hz
Field of View 109 degrees horizontal and 100 degrees vertical
545g (w/ forehead cushion) Weight may vary depending on whether light shield is attached or not
Separate battery weighs 302g.
Galaxy XR is the first product built on the new Android XR platform, which has Gemini embedded. With Gemini integrated at the system level, Galaxy XR acts as a new type of AI companion that helps users manage their tasks, delivering natural and intuitive interactions through voice, vision, and gesture. In the form of a headset, it understands users’ surroundings by seeing what they see and hearing what they hear.
Co-developed with Google and Qualcomm, Android XR is defined as “a powerful platform that puts AI at the center of the experience. It is designed to scale across a variety of form factors, from headsets to AI glasses and beyond, and benefits from the strength of its open, scalable ecosystem.” All apps built on the Android platform work right out of the box on Galaxy XR. Since the platform is built on OpenXR standards, it’s easy for developers using OpenXR, WebXR, or Unity to bring their experiences to Galaxy XR — offering them more ways to scale and giving consumers more choices.
The headset also supports Google Maps, video passthrough with Circle to Search, along with the ability to auto-spatialize videos and photos into 3D, so you can view your 2D photos or videos with added depth and dimension.
As for the design, the headset’s ergonomically balanced frame distributes pressure across the forehead and the back of the head, minimizing facial discomfort while providing steady support. The battery pack is separate from the headset, making the device more compact, light, and comfortable to wear. The headset also features a detachable light shield, offering comfort when removed and deeper immersion by blocking external light when attached.
Thanks to its advanced sensors, cameras, and powerful hardware, the headset can precisely track users’ head, hand, and eye movement. The device’s microphones are strategically placed and supported by software to filter out external noises and capture the wearer’s voice clearly.
Samsung AI Glasses and Other AI Products in Development
As part of its broader XR roadmap, Samsung says it is developing multiple form factors, including AI glasses. In collaboration with Google, Samsung is also working with lifestyle brand Warby Parker. At the same time, Samsung is also partnering with Gentle Monster to bring stylish, fashion-forward eyewear that blends AI-native technology with cultural influence and design leadership. “Seamlessly connected to the Android XR ecosystem, these devices will pair advanced XR capabilities with style, comfort, and practicality, bringing boundary-free discovery, work, and play into daily life.”
Itel Rhythm Echo earbuds have been announced in India with a curved design along with a compact case. It also comes with quad mics, environmental noise cancellation, in two shades, and more. Here’s everything to know about the newly released Itel TWS earbuds.
Itel Rhythm Echo: Price, Availability
The earbuds are available in Lurex Black and Midnight Blue shades and come with a one-year warranty. The Rhythm Echo earbuds are now available across retail stores in India at a price of Rs 1,199.
Itel Rhythm Echo: Features
These earbuds are equipped with Quad Mic ENC (Environmental Noise Cancellation) technology that uses multiple microphones to reduce background noise and make voice calls sound natural and clear, even in busy surroundings, according to the company’s claims.
The earbuds come with a low Latency of 45 milliseconds, and sport 10mm dynamic drivers. Charging is quick and efficient, with a 10-minute charge giving up to 120 minutes of playback. The Bluetooth version 5.3 offers a stable and power-efficient connection and its touch controls let users change tracks, adjust volume or answer calls without picking up their phone.
The earbuds boast an IPX4 water resistance rating, making them fit for workouts, commutes and outdoor use. They also support an AI voice assistant for hands-free commands and come with comfort-fit plugs suited for long listening sessions.
Earlier in September, the brand launched the Itel A90 Limited Edition. The Itel A90 Limited Edition sports a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, HD+Resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, 267 ppi, 480 nits typical brightness, and 20:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone features a 13MP rear primary sensor paired with an auxiliary lens. There is a 5MP front-facing camera. It has a Unisoc T7100 chipset. It comes in two RAM variants – 3GB RAM and 4GB RAM — both with 64GB storage, priced at Rs 6,399 and Rs 6,899 respectively
OnePlus has introduced OxygenOS 16 based on Android 16 globally for its devices. The company describes it as an update “built on the “Intelligently Yours” philosophy,” where “this major release represents OnePlus’s most significant software advancement, seamlessly blending cutting-edge AI capabilities with the brand’s signature fast and smooth experience.”
OxygenOS 16: Features
At the heart of OxygenOS 16 is Plus Mind, a personal intelligence system that can recognize what’s on your screen and organize it automatically in a space called Mind Space. It’s designed to serve as a single hub for everything you capture — from screenshots and notes to reminders and images. Users can access Plus Mind quickly using the Plus Key (on supported devices) or with a simple three-finger swipe-up gesture. The same key can also be customized for shortcuts like turning on the flashlight, taking screenshots, or toggling sound modes.
Plus Mind goes beyond simple organization. It can understand context — for example, if you take a screenshot of an event poster, the system can identify the date and suggest adding it to your calendar automatically. It even supports long screenshots, saving entire pages at once and arranging them neatly inside Mind Space.
OxygenOS 16 introduces Google Gemini integration. This AI assistant now connects directly with Mind Space to pull information and take action on it within a single prompt. You can ask it to “create a home décor plan based on my saved design ideas,” and Gemini will use your saved content to generate a personalized plan. This tight integration allows Gemini to deliver smarter, more context-aware results based on your own data — all processed securely on your device.
Then, the new AI Efficiency Suite includes tools like AI Writer for generating charts, captions, and summaries, while AI Scan transforms the camera into an intelligent scanner for documents and whiteboards. Creative features such as AI Portrait Glow and AI Perfect Shot enhance photos automatically, and experimental additions in AI PlayLab — including text-to-image and image-to-video tools — show OnePlus’s continued push into playful AI features.
OxygenOS 16 also introduces major improvements to performance and connectivity. A new Parallel Processing 2.0 technology makes the interface feel smoother by allowing animations to start even before the previous action finishes. The update also expands OnePlus’s cross-ecosystem experience, offering seamless sharing with Windows and Mac computers, and even better compatibility with Apple devices. Apple Watch users can now sync notifications, track health data, or even control the OnePlus camera remotely.
The software’s design has been completely revamped. OnePlus says it focused on blending deep personalization with simplicity, and the results show. The interface feels lighter, smoother, and more dynamic. The updated Flux Theme 2.0 adds animated wallpapers and adaptive depth effects that respond to your touch, while the new Fluid Cloud interface now brings real-time updates from third-party apps like Spotify, delivery platforms, and sports services directly to your home screen. Across the system, translucent layers, Gaussian blur effects, and rounded edges make the visual experience feel elegant and cohesive. Moreover, a new full-screen AOD option has also been introduced.
Security has also been strengthened with the introduction of the Private Computing Cloud, which OnePlus describes as Android’s first full-chain security solution. It keeps sensitive GPU and CPU-level data protected while ensuring privacy remains in the user’s control.
OxygenOS 16 isn’t just for smartphones either — it’s been optimized for OnePlus tablets as well. The interface has been redesigned to make better use of larger screens, with scalable icons, an expanded dock for up to 18 apps, and improved multitasking that allows up to five apps to run simultaneously. Users can even control their Windows PCs directly from their tablet, complete with drag-and-drop file transfers.
OxygenOS 16: Supported Models, Rollout Timeline
The open beta for OxygenOS 16 begins on October 17, giving early adopters a chance to explore its new AI features and design updates ahead of general availability. The OnePlus 15 will be the first device to ship with OxygenOS 16 pre-installed, followed by a wider rollout to existing OnePlus models. The full rollout schedule for older models is as follows:
Oppo Find X9 and the Find X9 Pro have been announced in China with a global launch confirmed for October 28, followed by an India launch two weeks later in November. The devices are the best Oppo has to offer at the moment, with triple rear cameras, huge batteries, and much more. Here’s everything to know about them.
Oppo Find X9: Price, Specs
The Oppo Find X9 starts at CNY 4,400 (approx Rs 54,200) and is available in Space Black, Titanium Grey, Velvet Red, White shades.
The OPPO Find X9 sports a 6.59-inch (2760 × 1256 pixels) AMOLED Display with 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, up to 4500 nits peak brightness, 2160Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, 240Hz touch sampling rate, 2160Hz instant touch sampling rate, Dolby Vision, and OPPO Crystal Shield protection.
It packs the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Processor paired with up to 16GB LPDDR5x RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. The device gets Hasselblad optics along with a triple rear camera setup, including a 50MP primary camera with 1/1.56″ Sony LYT-808 sensor, f/1.6 aperture, OIS, 10-bit HDR, paired with a 50MP Samsung JN5 ultra-wide angle camera with f/2.0 aperture, 120-degree FoV, and a 50MP 1/1.95″ Sony LYT-600 3x periscope telephoto sensor with an f/2.6 aperture, OIS, up to 120X digital zoom, and Hasselblad portrait.
At the front, there’s a 32MP f/2.4 front camera. The device is backed up by a 7025mAh battery with 80W SuperVOOC fast wired charging and 50W wireless charging. For connectivity, you get 5G SA/NSA, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth v6.0, Beidou, GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), dual-antenna NFC, and a USB Type-C port.
The OPPO Find X9 also features stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, IP66 + IP68 + IP69 rating, along with an IR blaster as well. The device runs on Android 16-based ColorOS 16.
The Pro model starts at CNY 5,300 (approx Rs 65,300) and is available in Frost White, Velvet Titanium, and Chasing Light Red shades.
The OPPO Find X9 Pro sports a 6.78-inch (2780×1264 pixels) AMOLED Display with a 1 to 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, up to 4500 nits peak brightness, 450 ppi, 2160Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, 240Hz touch sampling rate, 2160Hz instant touch sampling rate, Dolby Vision, and OPPO Crystal Shield protection.
It packs the latest MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Processor paired with up to 16GB LPDDR5x RAM and 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage.
The setup includes a 50MP primary camera with 1/1.4″ Sony LYT-828 sensor that has f/1.5 aperture, OIS, 10-bit HDR, paired with a 50MP 1/2.75″ Samsung JN5 ultra-wide angle sensor with f/2.0 aperture, 120 FoV, joined by a 200MP Samsung ISOCELL HP5 3x periscope telephoto sensor with f/2.1 Aperture and OIS.
At the front, there’s a 50MP Samsung JN5 f/2.0 front camera. The device is backed up by a 7550mAh battery with 80W SuperVOOC fast wired charging and 50W wireless charging. For connectivity, you get 5G SA/NSA, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth v6.0, Beidou, GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), dual-antenna NFC, and a USB Type-C port.
The OPPO Find X9 Pro also features stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, IP66 + IP68 + IP69 rating, along with an IR blaster as well. The device runs on Android 16-based ColorOS 16.
Samsung has likely cancelled the Galaxy S26 EDGE as reports state that the brand has halted the development of the device along with the production of the Galaxy S25 Edge which debuted in May this year. The reason behind this move is the poor sales numbers of the Galaxy S25 Edge, according to the report.
An exclusive leak by Newspim (via @Jukanlosreve on X) states that the Galaxy S26 Edge has been cancelled, despite its development being completed at the company. The handset’s renders were also leaked a while back, which mostly happens when the company has finalised the design. According to the report, Samsung recently notified internal employees of the discontinuation of the slim line and conveyed its decision to scrap the Galaxy S26 Edge.
Moreover, the company has also stopped the production of the S25 Edge and won’t be restocking it once the current stock is sold out. The key reason behind the discontinuation of the slim lineup of Edge phones cited is that sales of the S25 Edge fell far short of expectations. As a result, at the Galaxy S26 series Unpacked event in January next year, it is highly likely that Samsung will be launching the S26 (Pro), S26 Plus, and the S26 Ultra.
It was leaked a couple of weeks back that Samsung had restarted the development of the Galaxy S26 Plus model. Earlier, Samsung was expected to replace the Plus model with the Galaxy S26 Edge. A Samsung Electronics official said to the publication, “I’m not sure if the slim line will ever return, but as of now, it seems unlikely,” adding, “It’s practically gone.”
According to Hana Securities, sales of the Galaxy S25 Edge reached only 190,000 units in the first month after launch. During the same period, the S25 sold 1.17 million units, the S25 Plus sold 840,000, and the S25 Ultra 2.55 million — showing a stark contrast. As of August, cumulative sales of the Edge were 1.31 million units, compared to 8.28 million for the S25, 5.05 million for the Plus, and 12.18 million for the Ultra.
This suggests that Samsung merely launched the Edge to compete with Apple who also had the iPhone Air in development at that time and wanted a first-mover advantage. However, even in Apple’s case, the new iPhone Air hasn’t been selling well which is another key point for Samsung to rethink its flagship phone strategy. As of now, it is unclear whether the S26 Edge would return as a separate model.
“Meanwhile, this lineup adjustment is also expected to impact Samsung’s Chipset deployment plans,” the report said. Rumours suggest that, similar to the base S26 (Pro) model, Samsung may equip the Korean and European variants of the S26 Plus — excluding North America, China, and Japan — with the Exynos 2600 processor. Previously, the Plus model had been expected to feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.
Update 28/10/2025: iQOO India has officially confirmed that the iQOO 15 will launch in India on November 26.
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iQOO India has confirmed the iQOO 15 India launch that will be taking place in November. The new handset will be debuting in China next week, so we should know what specs it will sport ahead of the India launch. The device is confirmed to be powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.
iQOO 15 India Launch
The company confirmed in a press release that the iQOO 15 will come with OriginOS 6 and with the Snapdraagon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. While the company hasn’t confirmed the device’s detailed specifications, rumours suggest it will pack IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance, along with a new generation ultrasonic fingerprint sensor which will be faster than the one in iQOO 13.
It could sport a 6.85-inch QHD Samsung AMOLED screen with a 144Hz Refresh Rate and 2,600-nit peak brightness. The device’s design has been revealed in four colour options on the brand’s Chinese website. It could have a 50MP triple rear camera setup and could get a 7000mAh battery with 100W wired charging.
Meanwhile, Vivo has unveiled its OriginOS 6 software globally. At the foundation of OriginOS 6 lies the Origin Smooth Engine, which coordinates key system components—computing, storage, and display—to enhance overall responsiveness. The new 8+1 Ultra-Core Computing architecture prioritizes critical tasks, improving App cold-start speed by 18.5% and frame-rate stability by 10.5%. Memory Fusion technology increases data loading speed by 106%, while Dual Rendering improves animation performance by 35% and keeps frame rates 11% steadier under load.
The Origin Animation system brings these improvements to the screen with motion effects such as Spring Animation, Blur Transition, Morphing Animation, and One Shot Animation for more natural visual feedback. The Snap-Up Engine prioritizes computing power for demanding actions like ticket booking, while enhanced touch response and app launch speeds (up to 16% faster when opening 50 consecutive apps) ensure a consistently fluid experience. Vivo claims the X300 Pro with OriginOS 6 has received SGS certification for sustained smoothness, simulating up to five years of continuous use.
Update 17/10/2025: Vivo has officially announced the India rollout timeline for OriginOS 6. It remains identical to the global rollout schedule as shared below.
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Vivo’s China-exclusive software, OriginOS, has now gone global with the launch of OriginOS 6. The new software is based on Android 16 and will be available on Vivo and iQOO devices globally from now on, replacing the current FunTouchOS which has received criticism for its dated design and inconsistent animations and lack of features compared to competitor Android skins.
OriginOS 6: What’s New?
The update, debuting on the new vivo X300 series, aims to redefine system fluidity, visual consistency, and personal intelligence through a series of hardware-software optimizations.
At the foundation of OriginOS 6 lies the Origin Smooth Engine, which coordinates key system components—computing, storage, and display—to enhance overall responsiveness. The new 8+1 Ultra-Core Computing architecture prioritizes critical tasks, improving App cold-start speed by 18.5% and frame-rate stability by 10.5%. Memory Fusion technology increases data loading speed by 106%, while Dual Rendering improves animation performance by 35% and keeps frame rates 11% steadier under load.
The Origin Animation system brings these improvements to the screen with motion effects such as Spring Animation, Blur Transition, Morphing Animation, and One Shot Animation for more natural visual feedback. The Snap-Up Engine prioritizes computing power for demanding actions like ticket booking, while enhanced touch response and app launch speeds (up to 16% faster when opening 50 consecutive apps) ensure a consistently fluid experience. Vivo claims the X300 Pro with OriginOS 6 has received SGS certification for sustained smoothness, simulating up to five years of continuous use.
vivo has refreshed its visual design language with the new Origin Design system, unifying color, shape, font, layout, and material depth into a cohesive aesthetic. The new vivo Sans font supports over 40 languages, and icons now feature adjustable weights for greater flexibility. With Dynamic Glow and Translucent Color, the interface introduces subtle lighting and depth effects for a more immersive look.
System apps like iManager and Origin Health have been redesigned for ease of use, while Immersive Weather transforms weather updates into a visually engaging digital experience. The Lock Screen Grid and Home Screen Grid offer greater customization, with features like resizable widgets, a 4×7 layout, adaptive folders, and interactive Flip Cards that animate dynamically as the device tilts.
With OriginOS 6, vivo expands its AI capabilities through vivo AI, built in collaboration with Google. The system integrates Gemini and Circle to Search for smarter and more intuitive interactions. A new feature called Origin Island surfaces real-time status information at the top of the display, integrating with Android 16’s Live Updates. Users can perform actions such as Copy & Go (e.g., copy a phone number to call or save) and Drag & Go (e.g., edit and move photos between apps) directly from the interface without switching screens.
AI capabilities also extend to imaging, where tools like AI Retouch, AI Erase, AI Image Expander, and AI Photo Enhance are now integrated into a unified editing workflow. Productivity features such as Smart Call Assistant, DocMaster, AI Creation, and AI Search streamline communication, document handling, and creative tasks. Cross-device collaboration is supported through Office Kit and One-Tap Transfer, allowing seamless workflow continuity between compatible vivo devices.
On the security front, vivo has strengthened user protection through the vivo Security framework, focusing on data privacy, transparency, and on-device intelligence. The company emphasizes data minimization and localized processing to ensure privacy control remains in users’ hands. The upgraded BlueVolt technology enhances power efficiency, thermal performance, and charging stability, contributing to smoother and more durable system operation.
OriginOS 6: Release Timeline for Supported Models
Early November 2025
vivo: X Fold5, X200 Pro, X200, X200 FE, V60
iQOO: iQOO 13
Mid November 2025
vivo: X Fold3 Pro, X100 Pro, X100
iQOO: iQOO 12
Mid December 2025
vivo: V60e, V50, V50e, T4 Ultra, T4 Pro
iQOO: Neo 10, Neo 10R, Neo9 Pro
Starting First Half of 2026
vivo:
X90 Pro, X90
V60 Lite, V60 Lite 4G, V50 Lite, V50 Lite 4G
V40, V40e, V40 Lite, V40 Lite 4G, V40 SE 80W, V40 SE
Apple has announced the launch of the M5 iPad Pro, M5 MacBook Pro, and the M5 Vision Pro Mixed Reality headset. Out of these, the new iPad and the MacBook Pro have been made available in India as well. Here’s everything to know about the new launches from Apple.
M5 iPad Pro: Price, Features
Customers can pre-order iPad Pro with M5 starting today in the Apple Store app in 31 countries and regions, including India. It will begin arriving to customers, and will be in Apple Store locations and Apple Authorised Resellers, starting Wednesday, October 22.
The 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro with M5 will be available in silver and space black finishes in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB configurations. The 11-inch iPad Pro starts at Rs 99,990 for the Wi-Fi model, and Rs 1,19,900 for the Wi-Fi + Cellular model. The 13-inch iPad Pro starts at Rs 1,29,900 for the Wi-Fi model, and Rs 1,49,900 for the Wi-Fi + Cellular model. Additional technical specifications, including nano-texture glass options, are also available which will further increase the price.
Featuring a next-generation GPU with a Neural Accelerator in each core, M5 is claimed to deliver a notable boost in performance for iPad Pro users. The new iPad Pro delivers up to 3.5x the AI performance than iPad Pro with M4 and up to 5.6x faster than iPad Pro with M1. N1, the new Apple-designed wireless networking chip, enables the latest generation of wireless technologies with support for Wi-Fi 7 on iPad Pro.
The C1X Modem comes to cellular models of iPad Pro, delivering up to 50 percent faster cellular data performance than its predecessor with even greater efficiency, allowing users to do more on the go. Available in space black and silver, iPad Pro comes in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes, and features the Ultra Retina XDR display. It supports technologies like ProMotion and True Tone. iPad Pro supports 1000 nits of full-screen brightness for SDR and HDR content, and 1600 nits peak brightness for HDR. It runs on iPadOS 26 out of the box.
With over 150GB/s of unified memory Bandwidth — a nearly 30 percent increase compared to the previous generation — the new iPad Pro helps users multitask across more apps, process AI models faster, play demanding games, and more. The new M5 iPad Pro offers up to 2x faster storage read and write speeds, and the 256GB and 512GB models start with 12GB of unified memory — 50 percent more than before.
Additionally, iPad Pro supports fast charge — enabling up to a 50 percent charge in around 30 minutes with an optional high-wattage USB-C power adapter like Apple’s 70W USB-C Power Adapter. The rest of the specifications and design remain identical to the M4 iPad Pro.
Customers can pre-order the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 starting today in the Apple Store app in 30 countries and regions, including India. It will begin arriving to customers, and will be in Apple Store locations and Apple Authorized Resellers, starting Wednesday, October 22.
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 starts at Rs 1,69,900, and is available in space black and silver.
The M5 chip features a next-generation GPU with a Neural Accelerator in each core, delivering up to 3.5x the AI performance and up to 1.6x faster graphics than the previous generation. M5 also includes a faster and more efficient CPU, an enhanced Neural Engine, and higher memory bandwidth that accelerates everything from launching apps to running large language models (LLMs) on device.
Additionally, it offers a battery life of up to 24 hours. With the latest storage technology, the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 brings faster SSD performance than the previous generation for tasks like importing RAW image files or exporting large videos.
Renowned features — including a gorgeous Liquid Retina XDR display with a nano-texture option, a 12MP Center Stage camera, a six-speaker sound system, a wide array of ports, Apple Intelligence capabilities, and macOS Tahoe, are all included in the new M5 MacBook Pro.
M5 Vision Pro: Price, Features
The Vision Pro didn’t launch in India when it first debuted a couple of years back and neither has the newer version been released in the country. The new M5 Vision Pro and Dual Knit Band starts at $3,499 (approx Rs 3,06,700) and is available in 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage capacities.
The upgraded Vision Pro also comes with the soft, cushioned Dual Knit Band in the box to help users achieve an even more comfortable fit, and visionOS 26, which enables innovative spatial experiences, including widgets, new Personas, an interactive Jupiter Environment, and new Apple Intelligence features with support for additional languages.
Built using third-generation 3-nanometer technology, M5 on Vision Pro features a 10-core CPU that delivers higher multithreaded performance, resulting in faster experiences throughout the system, including faster load times for apps and widgets and more responsive web browsing. The next-generation 10-core GPU architecture brings support for hardware-accelerated ray tracing and mesh shading, enabling developers to add remarkable detail to lighting, shadows, and reflections in games like Control.
With M5, Apple Vision Pro renders 10 percent more pixels on the custom micro-OLED displays compared to the previous generation, resulting in a sharper image with crisper text and more detailed visuals. Vision Pro can also increase the Refresh Rate up to 120Hz for reduced motion blur when users look at their physical surroundings, and an even smoother experience when using Mac Virtual Display.
Vision Pro with M5 works alongside the purpose-built R1 chip, which processes input from 12 cameras, five sensors, and six microphones, and streams new images to the displays within 12 milliseconds to create a real-time view of the world. The high-performance battery now supports up to two and a half hours of general use, and up to three hours of video playback, all on a single charge.
The 16-core Neural Engine makes AI-powered features run up to 50 percent faster for system experiences — like capturing a Persona or transforming photos into spatial scenes — and up to 2x faster for third-party apps compared to the previous generation.
As for the new Dual Knit Band, it features upper and lower straps that are 3D-knitted as a single piece to create a unique dual-rib structure that provides cushioning, breathability, and stretch. The lower strap features flexible fabric ribs embedded with tungsten inserts that provide a counterweight for additional comfort, balance, and stability. And the intuitive dual-function Fit Dial allows users to make fine-tuned adjustments to achieve their ideal fit. The new Dual Knit Band comes in small, medium, and large sizes; is available to purchase separately; and is compatible with the previous-generation Apple Vision Pro.
