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Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 17 series in a few months. The lineup, which could include the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max, is likely to come with notable hardware upgrades over their iPhone 16 counterparts. The iPhone 17 Pro is expected to feature a new rear panel layout and a redesigned camera module. A new set of hands-on images have now surfaced online showing the rear design yet again. The images show a triple rear camera setup and a rectangular camera module.

iPhone 17 Pro Alleged Hands-on Images Leak Online

A new post from tipster Majin Bu (@MajinBuOfficial) shows off the design of the dummy unit of the iPhone 17 Pro. The design seems the same as in previous leaks, with a Google Pixel-like camera bar, albeit wider. The hands-on images show a larger camera island on the rear. While the camera sensors are still arranged in a triangular pattern, resembling the iPhone 16 Pro, the camera array covers the full width of the phone. The LED flash and LiDAR sensor appear to be pushed to the right side.

The colour of the iPhone 17 Pro dummy unit appears to be either grey or black with a glossy camera panel and a matte finish on the rest of the rear.

Other recent rumours surrounding the design of iPhone 17 Pro have suggested an aluminium frame and a repositioned Apple logo. Apple is rumoured to move its logo to a lower position on the rear panel of the phone. This design change is likely to make space for the new camera bar.

Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro is rumoured to come with a 6.3-inch display and is expected to be powered by an A19 Pro chip, coupled with 12GB of RAM. It is tipped to feature a new vapour chamber cooling system.

The company is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max at an event in September. The lineup is also expected to feature a standard iPhone 17 and a new iPhone 17 Air model with a slim build, that is likely to replace the iPhone Plus model.

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold is expected to launch later this year as part of the Pixel 10 series. The phone’s design has previously been leaked hinting at a new hinge and an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. The possible colour options and storage variants of the purported book-style foldable smartphone have been rumoured as well. Now, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold has appeared on a popular benchmarking site, suggesting its expected chipset, RAM and operating system details.

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold Appears on Geekbench

The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold has been spotted on Geekbench with an octa-core chipset. As per the listing, the chipset features two cores running at 2.25GHz, five cores operating at 3.05GHz, and a primary core clocked at 3.78GHz. The handset scored 2,276 and 6,173 points on the single-core and multi-core tests, respectively.

The scores are considerably higher than the Tensor G4 SoC that powers the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, which scored 1,969 and 4,483 points on the single and multi-core tests, respectively. The chipset on the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold is expected to be the next-gen Tensor G5. 

As per the Geekbench listing of the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold, the foldable will offer 16GB of RAM, and run on Android 16.

Previous leaks have claimed that the purported Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold could be available with 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB storage. It is expected to be offered in Jade and Moonstone colourways. The handset could come with a thinner hinge than its predecessor. It may offer an IP68-rated dust and water resistant-build.

The Pixel 10 Pro Fold is expected to measure 5.3mm when unfolded, which is slightly thicker than the 5.1mm Pixel 9 Pro Fold. It may sport a 6.4-inch cover display, that is also slightly bigger than the 6.3-inch cover screen of its predecessor. The upcoming model may retain the 48-megapixel main rear camera of the existing handset.

Ray-Ban Meta Glasses were released in 2023 in the US, while they were only recently introduced in other markets such as India. However, the successor to the smart glasses may not be too far away. According to a report, alleged renders of the Ray-Ban Meta Glasses successor have surfaced which showcase two separate designs for sunglasses and prescription eyewear. The glasses are reported to come with improved battery life and enhanced artificial intelligence (AI) features.

User “XR Research Institute” shared two alleged renders of the Ray-Ban Meta Glasses successor in a post on the Chinese messaging platform WeChat (via UploadVR). One of the designs is said to be codenamed “Aperol” and refers to a sunglasses model. Meanwhile, the prescription variant of the purported smart glasses is codenamed “Bellini”.

Alleged renders of the Ray-Ban Meta Glasses successor
Photo Credit: WeChat/ XR Research Institute (via UploadVR)

This claim corroborates a previous report by The Information, which first revealed the codenames of the Ray-Ban Meta Glasses successor.

The two models appear to have slightly different designs. It is in contrast to Meta’s current smart glass model which offers the choice between clear, sun, polarised, and Transitions lenses for every design.

The latest report suggested that these smart glasses are expected to be launched as early as this year, following upon the introduction of the Oakley Meta Glasses in June. The successor could have “significantly” better battery life and debut with an enhanced set of AI features.

As per the report, the smart glasses may offer real-time object recognition and scene recognition capabilities. It is said to bring “more substantial” AI features than the improvements we recently saw on the Oakley Meta Glasses.

Meanwhile, a previous report indicates that the Ray-Ban Meta Glasses successor will have an optional set of features internally dubbed “super sensing”. With this, the Live AI feature on the glasses may run “for hours”, as compared to the approximately 30-minute run-time on the current model.

This feature leverages AI to understand what the user is seeing and delivers personalised assistance during simple tasks such as making calls, sending messages, or taking photos. It is said to be a utility feature, useful for those with vision, hearing, or mobility impairments.

Apple is said to have stacked its schedule for 2026 with a plethora of launches. As per a seasoned journalist, the Cupertino-based tech giant may introduce an M5-powered MacBook Pro, M4-powered iPad Air, an entry-level iPad, and a new MacBook Air in the first half of the next year. Further, it is also reported to be developing the successor to the iPhone 16e — iPhone 17e — which could carry a similar design as the current model.

Apple’s Launches in 2026

According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple plans to introduce a flurry of devices by “Spring 2026”. The updated lineup will include entry-level iPad and iPad Air models. These are expected to hit the market early next year, following the launch of the current models in March 2025.

The base iPad is reported to boast a similar design as the current model but may pack a faster processor under the hood. It is said to debut in March or April. Meanwhile, the new iPad Air models could receive an upgrade to the M4 upgrade, though that is likely to be the only major change. As per Gurman, these devices are “further ahead” in development and may launch around the same time as the base iPad.

The tech giant is also reported to introduce a successor to the iPhone 16e next year. Dubbed iPhone 17e, it is expected to have a similar appearance as the current model, though its SoC may get bumped up to A19, in line with the upcoming iPhone 17 series. The purported handset is codenamed V159 and could be released in early 2026.

Next up is the MacBook Pro. Both 14-inch and 16-inch models were expected to arrive this year powered by M5 chipsets. However, the company has reportedly delayed the launch and they are now said to debut in 2026, with codenames J714 and J716, respectively. Gurman states that it would be the “last” MacBook sporting the current design. Meanwhile, the follow-up models could adopt new cases and OLED screens.

Lastly, two new MacBook Air models, codenamed J813 and J815, are also on track for release in early 2026. These codenames hint towards the devices featuring 13-inch and 15-inch screens, respectively.

Additionally, Apple is reported to have plans of introducing a new external monitor for the Mac, following up on the release of the Apple Studio Display in 2022. This product is slated to release in early 2026 as well.

As per Gurman, this flurry is aimed at establishing a consistent revenue growth. And apart from updates to existing product lineups, the tech giant continues to develop its long-awaited smart home hub. It was originally set to be launched in March 2025 but work on the product was “delayed indefinitely” due to Apple’s Siri trouble. It is now expected to join Apple’s stacked launch schedule for early next year too.

Amazon Prime Day is live with Early Deals from today till July 14, and this year, brands are making headlines with some of the most exciting smartphone deals of the season.

The spotlight, however, is on the OnePlus 13 Series, which includes the all-round flagship OnePlus 13, the value-packed flagship OnePlus 13R, and the newly launched compact flagship OnePlus 13s. With unbeatable prices and bundled offers, now is the perfect time to upgrade your device.

The deals are as compelling as the devices themselves. The OnePlus 13 gets a flat ₹10,000 off with eligible bank offers and price drop, making flagship performance more accessible than ever at just Rs 59,999. OnePlus 13s is available for just ₹49,999 with a bank offer, offering flagship-level features at an unbeatable price. The OnePlus 13R sweetens the deal with a free pair of OnePlus Buds 3 worth ₹4,999 and an additional ₹3,000 bank discount, now available at just Rs.39,999 . Meanwhile, the latest

Each device in the OnePlus 13 Series is designed with a specific user in mind. Whether you’re seeking peak performance, exceptional value, a compact design or a well-balanced flagship experience, there’s a device that fits your needs perfectly. And if you’ve been waiting for the right moment to upgrade, this is it. With limited-time Prime Day offers and a lineup that delivers across every category, now is the ideal time to switch to OnePlus and step into a smarter, more powerful smartphone experience.

Now, let’s take a closer look at what sets the OnePlus 13, OnePlus 13s, and OnePlus 13R apart — and why this Prime Day is the best time to make one of them yours.

OnePlus 13: The Ultimate Flagship Experience

• Performance That Goes the Distance: If you’re the kind of user who demands nothing less than the greatest, the OnePlus 13 is built for you. Powered by the blazing fast Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and backed by a huge 6000mAh battery, this phone delivers uncompromising performance all day. It also features the world’s first DisplayMate A++ rated screen that offers crisp visuals, smooth motion, and an immersive viewing experience, whether you’re gaming, watching HDR content, or multitasking on the go.”
   
• Camera Tech That Will Amaze You: The OnePlus 13 features a powerful Hasselblad-tuned triple camera system. At its core is the 50MP Sony LYT-808 main sensor (F/1.6, 23mm equivalent), the same flagship shooter found on the OnePlus 12. The ultra-wide camera now upgrades to Samsung’s 50MP ISOCELL JN5, replacing the previous Sony sensor. Rounding out the setup is a new 50MP Sony LYT-600 telephoto lens with a Triprism F/2.6, 73mm equivalent lens offering 3x optical zoom, delivering longer reach in a compact form, thanks to its space-saving prism design. For creators and everyday storytellers, the OnePlus 13 offers exceptional camera capabilities. With 4K Dolby Vision capture and editing tools powered by smart AI features like AI Unblur, AI Reflection Eraser, and AI Detail Boost, your photos and videos will stand out effortlessly. You won’t just shoot memories, you’ll perfect them.
   
• Design that Feels Premium:  OnePlus 13’s design is premium. Its industry-first Microfiber Vegan Leather finish, coupled with a sleek Quad-Curved Glass body, gives the device a premium, comfortable in-hand feel. With IP68/69 rating for water and dust resistance, you can take it anywhere in the world.
   
• Prime Day Offer: Originally priced at ₹69,999, the OnePlus 13 will be available at a net effective price of just ₹59,999 during the Prime Day sale, which includes a ₹5,000 price drop and an additional ₹5,000 instant bank discount. This is the most lucrative OnePlus 13 deal since launch.

OnePlus 13s: Flagship Power, Made More Accessible

• Performance That Surpasses Expectations: Launched just last month, the OnePlus 13s brings the power of the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip at a price point that’s hard to ignore. It is backed by a robust 5,850mAh battery and 80W SUPERVOOC fast charging, this phone is designed for users who want flagship-level capabilities without emptying their wallet. The 4400mm² 3D vapour cooling layer on the back cover also ensures peak performance without overheating.
   
• Smarter with OnePlus AI: The OnePlus 13s comes equipped with OnePlus AI and the innovative Plus Key for AI-based control, making your device more intuitive and efficient. From automated photo enhancements to smarter system navigation, it has already been proven that AI integration elevates the overall user experience. The OnePlus 13s comes with with AI VoiceScribe and AI Call Assistant built right into the dialer and messaging apps. VoiceScribe can record your calls or meetings, instantly summarise them, and even translate live across platforms like WhatsApp, Instagram, Zoom. Meanwhile, the India-exclusive Call Assistant feature adds real-time translation and automatically generates call summaries for later review.
   
• Compact, Yet Powerful: Despite its compact 6.32-inch size, the OnePlus 13s offers no compromise on style or performance. With a unique India-exclusive Green Silk finish and strong thermal management features, it’s a phone that stands out in both design and performance.
   
• Camera that Captures You Perfectly: The 32MP Auto-Focus selfie camera ensures your self-portraits and video calls are sharp and detailed, even in challenging lighting.
   
• Prime Day Offer: The OnePlus 13s, originally launched at Rs. 54,999, will be available at a net effective price of Rs. 49,999 during the sale, that includes to exclusive bank offers. It’s officially the most affordable Snapdragon 8 Elite phone on the market right now.

OnePlus 13R: Power Meets Value Like Never Before

Serious Performance, Sensible Pricing: The OnePlus 13R brings premium performance into the hands of more users. Running on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and starting at 12GB RAM, it’s a multitasking monster. It supports 120fps gaming for buttery-smooth visuals, and a 6000mAh battery ensures you can game, stream, and browse for hours without looking for a charger.

Next-Gen Camera Features: The 13R includes three high-quality rear cameras enhanced by dual-exposure algorithms and in-sensor zoom. This means your photos have more depth, clarity and colour accuracy straight out of the camera.

Built to Withstand Life: Sporting Gorilla Glass 7i and an aesthetic design, this device is built to handle both everyday mishaps and curious glances.

Prime Day Offer: OnePlus 13R is usually priced at Rs. 42,999, but during the sale it will be available at an effective price of just Rs. 39,999, and that’s not all. You also get the OnePlus Buds 3 (worth Rs. 4,999) completely free. That’s unbeatable value for a phone with this much power.

So if you’ve been waiting to upgrade to a smartphone that delivers flagship quality without the flagship price tag, there’s no better time than now. These offers are here for a limited time, and once they’re gone, they might not return.

Go, get your OnePlus 13 Series device this Prime Day!

Amazon Prime Day 2025 sale is scheduled to begin on July 12, and several consumer electronics devices are set to become much cheaper during the upcoming sale event. Tablets from brands like Samsung, Lenovo, Apple, and Acer are already available at discounted prices, as part of the latest Amazon Prime Day Early Deals on the e-commerce platform. Customers can also avail of instant discounts, when using eligible bank cards to purchase these devices, which can further lower the final cost of the devices.

Amazon Prime Day 2025 Sale: Bank Offers for Prime Day Early Deals

Customers who want to maximise their savings while buying products that have a “Prime Day Early Deal” tag on Amazon’s website and mobile apps, must ensure that they pay for their purchase using an SBI or ICICI Bank credit card. During the Prime Day 2025 sale, customers will get access to an instant discount of up to 10 percent, according to the e-commerce platform.

Here are some handpicked early deals on tablets that will be accessible to customers with an Amazon Prime subscription, ahead of the upcoming Amazon Prime Day 2025 sale that starts at 12am (midnight) on Saturday.

Amazon Prime Day 2025 Sale: Best Early Deals on Tablets

Question What’s Real (QWR), an Indian deep-tech startup, announced Humbl, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered smart glasses, on Thursday. The startup claims that Humbl is the first made in India AI smart glasses, and offers features similar to the Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses. The glasses are said to come equipped with an AI assistant that can record videos, summarise conversations, play music, help with navigation, and more. The startup plans to officially launch the glasses later this month, and claims to start shipping the device later this year.

QWR Unveils AI-Powered Smart Glasses

In a press release, the deep-tech startup unveiled its latest product and said that Humbl is focused towards utility, discretion, and contextual awareness. The company did not share a lot of details about the device, but based on its features and appearance, it is pretty similar to the Ray-Ban Meta.

Humbl can be worn as simple sunglasses, but its real usability is when the AI assistant is activated with the wake phrase “Hey Humbl.” Once awake, it can record point-of-view videos based on voice commands. It can also summarise meetings and conversations, set reminders, provide directions to a place, and play music entirely hands-free and with voice inputs. Additionally, the AI assistant can also provide real-time translations.

The company highlighted that the AI assistant in the smart glasses can collect and process data coming from audio and video channels. The device has cameras that provides it the visual feed, using which it can recognise items and landmarks, and know when the user is reaching a turn to guide them to their destination.

However, QWR did not mention any hardware specifications or details about the large language model (LLM) that is powering the AI assistant. Additionally, while the device is expected to be launched later this month, the startup said that the device itself will not be shipped to buyers till the last quarter of 2025. As of writing this, the startup’s website does not even mention the product, although there are some promotional videos on its social media channels.

QWR was founded by Suraj Aiar in 2017, and works in the field of augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and extended reality (XR). The startup has manufactured and sells two different VR headsets as well as smart glasses dubbed Aurl. The latter is an audio-based (integrated speakers) smart glasses, and does not feature video cameras.

Elon Musk said his artificial intelligence startup’s chatbot will be coming to Tesla Inc. vehicles days after the bot posted antisemitic content on his social media platform.

“Grok is coming to Tesla vehicles very soon,” Musk posted Thursday on X. “Next week at the latest.”

The Tesla chief executive officer commented on the plan hours after presenting a new iteration of Grok via video livestream. Musk and members of his xAI team touted improved voice conversations and benchmarks showing the new AI system scoring higher than models from OpenAI and others.

xAI released Grok 4 about a day after removing inappropriate posts by the chatbot on X, including antisemitic comments and replies to users. “Since being made aware of the content, xAI has taken action to ban hate speech before Grok posts on X,” the company posted.

The integration into Tesla vehicles suggests an expanded relationship between the electric-car maker and xAI, something that some Tesla investors have called for as its sales have slumped.

Musk asked X users in July of last year whether Tesla should invest $5 billion in xAI, writing that he was taking the poll “just to test the waters” and acknowledging that the automaker’s board and shareholders would need to approve such a transaction.

After 68 percent of users who participated in the poll voted yes, Musk wrote that he would discuss the idea with Tesla’s board. xAI has since merged with X in a deal Musk said valued the AI startup at $80 billion and the social network company at $33 billion.

Tesla disclosed in April that xAI was a source of revenue last year, with the startup incurring $198.3 million in expenses tied to commercial, consulting and support agreements with the carmaker. The bulk of that business — $191 million — involved xAI purchasing Tesla’s utility-scale energy storage batteries, called Megapack.

Tesla shares rose 1.1 percent as of 7:21 am Thursday before regular trading in New York.

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Amazon is set to kick start its Prime Day 2025 sale in India on July 12. The sale, confirmed to run through July 14, will offer a wide variety of products at discounted rates. Ahead of its commencement, the e-commerce site has announced some early discount deals for shoppers. Additionally, Amazon has now introduced a cashback program called Rewards Gold, offering buyers up to 5 percent cashback when they use Amazon Pay for payments across select categories.

Amazon Pay Launches Rewards Gold Program in India

Amazon confirmed in a press release that with the Amazon Pay Rewards Gold program, Prime members can get 5 percent cashback, while non-Prime users can enjoy 3 percent cashback on eligible transactions. To qualify for this benefit, users will have to complete 25 transactions using Amazon Pay for shopping or bill payments. Upon qualification, users will earn cashback on every transaction across various categories and merchants. 

The company notes that customers can boost their savings ahead of Amazon India’s Prime Day 2025 sale with the Rewards Gold program. The required 25 Amazon Pay transactions can include UPI payments, sending money, scanning QR codes, paying bills, or shopping.

As part of Amazon Pay’s Rewards Gold program, Prime members will enjoy 5 percent cashback across categories like grocery, clothing, travel, food delivery, and more. The cashback rewards can be used on the Amazon website and at over 55,000 partner merchant sites, including more than 5,000 offline stores, the company said.

With Rewards Gold, the 5 percent cashback offers can be availed on apps like Ola, Domino’s, and Zomato’s District. Buyers can get cashback on platforms like Microsoft Xbox and JioHotstar subscriptions as well. Qualified users can also enjoy discounts on select OnePlus products.

Lastly, the company added that Amazon users with an Amazon Pay ICICI Bank Credit Card can enjoy the additional benefits in the Rewards Gold program.