This Week in Tech: Major Smartphone Launches and AI Innovations Unveiled
Team Finance Saathi
03/May/2025

What's covered under the Article:
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OnePlus 13s and Motorola Edge 60 Pro launched in India with advanced features and competitive pricing.
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge pricing leaked; new Kindle Paperwhite introduced in India.
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Samsung and Microsoft expand AI capabilities across devices, enhancing user experiences.
OnePlus has officially announced the upcoming launch of the OnePlus 13s in India. This compact flagship smartphone features a 6.32-inch display and is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, promising enhanced performance and efficiency. The device is expected to offer a dual 50 MP camera setup, a substantial 6,260 mAh battery, and 100W fast charging capabilities. Notably, the OnePlus 13s is anticipated to be a rebranded version of the OnePlus 13T, which was recently released in China.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: Sleek Design and Leaked Pricing
Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge has surfaced online, with pricing information temporarily displayed on the company's Canadian website. The 256GB storage model is listed at CAD 1,678.99, while the 512GB model is priced at CAD 1,858.99 . The Galaxy S25 Edge, unveiled at the 2025 Mobile World Congress, boasts a frosted glass back, a stylish flat-frame design, and is rumored to be as thin as 5.84mm. It features a 6.7-inch OLED display with a 2K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate, along with a dual rear camera setup, including a 200MP main sensor.
Motorola Edge 60 Pro: AI Integration at an Affordable Price
Motorola has launched the Edge 60 Pro smartphone in India, priced at ₹29,999. The device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Extreme chipset and houses a 6,000 mAh battery. A standout feature of the Edge 60 Pro is its support for three AI assistants: Perplexity, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini, making it one of the first smartphones in India to offer such integration .
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite: Enhanced Reading Experience
Amazon has unveiled the latest Kindle Paperwhite in India, featuring a 7-inch glare-free e-ink display with narrow bezels. The device is thinner and lighter than its predecessors and is priced at ₹16,999. Amazon claims this is the fastest Kindle Paperwhite yet, offering an improved reading experience.
Samsung Expands Gemini AI Assistant to Galaxy A Series
Samsung has announced plans to extend the Gemini AI assistant shortcut, previously exclusive to the Galaxy S-series, to select Galaxy A-series handsets. Users will be able to launch Gemini by pressing and holding the side button. This feature will be accessible to Galaxy A series models running One UI 7, including Galaxy A54 5G, A55 5G, A56 5G, A34 5G, A35 5G, A36 5G, A24, A25e 5G, A25 5G, and A26 5G.
Microsoft Introduces New AI Features to Copilot Plus PCs
Microsoft has announced the rollout of three new AI-powered capabilities for its Copilot Plus PCs: enhanced Windows Search, Click to Do (preview), and Recall (preview). These features are part of the April 2025 Windows non-security preview update. Recall captures and stores encrypted snapshots of user activity on the device, accessible only via authentication methods like face recognition, fingerprint, or PIN. Click to Do provides an AI overlay that enables quick edits to on-screen content, while the updated Windows Search uses natural language queries for easier file location. These upgrades are available exclusively on Copilot+ PCs powered by the latest AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm processors.
These developments underscore the dynamic nature of the tech industry, with significant advancements in smartphone technology, AI integration, and digital reading experiences.
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