Tech wrap June 26: Sony Bravia 5, WhatsApp AI summaries, ASUS Chromebook

Sony Bravia 5 mini LED TV launched. WhatsApp's AI summaries feature. ASUS Chromebook CX14 launched. OnePlus customer service in India. Vivo X Fold5 debut. Nothing Phone 3. OPPO Reno 14 series

Sony Bravia 5 mini LED TV launched with PS5-focused features: Price, specs

 

Sony has introduced the Bravia 5 to its TV lineup in India. The company claims it offers a next-level immersive viewing experience. Available in four size variants, the Bravia 5 boasts Sony’s top-tier audio-visual technologies such as the Advanced AI processor XR, Acoustic Multi-Audio setup, and Voice Zoom 3.

 

WhatsApp rolls out AI-generated message summaries: What is it, how it works

 

Meta has launched a new AI-powered feature on WhatsApp designed to deliver message summaries for unread conversations. As stated in a WhatsApp blog post, this optional feature helps users get a quick overview of missed chats, offering a secure and private glance before diving into the full message details.

 

ASUS Chromebook CX14 launched in India starting at Rs 18,990: Check specs

 

ASUS has unveiled its 2025 Chromebook CX14 in India, featuring Intel’s Celeron Processor N4500. Aimed at students and educators, the laptop sports a simple design finished with a wear-resistant paint. With a weight of 1.39 kg, it also meets US military-grade durability standards for better portability.

 

OnePlus bolsters service network in India, expands pickup and drop service

 

OnePlus has announced the expansion of its customer service offerings in India. The free pickup and drop service, which first launched in 2016 for select tier 1 cities, is now available across over 19,000 pin codes. The wider rollout extends to tier 2, tier 3 cities, and beyond. As per OnePlus, this development stems from consistent user feedback and enhancements under Project Starlight, initiated in Q4 2024.

 

Vivo X Fold5 debuts with support for Apple ecosystem devices: Check details

 

Vivo has launched its latest foldable device—the Vivo X Fold5—in China. Running on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, the phone features an 8.03-inch main screen and offers notable improvements over its predecessor, such as better water and dust resistance, a more streamlined build, and compatibility with Apple products like the Apple Watch, AirPods, and Macs.

 

Nothing Phone 3 may offer bigger battery, faster charging: What to expect

 

The upcoming Nothing Phone 3 is expected to come with a larger battery and enhanced charging capabilities. As per a report from The Tech Outlook, the device has been spotted on the US FCC certification site, revealing it could house a 5,150mAh battery and support 65W wired charging. In contrast, the Nothing Phone 2 includes a 4,700mAh battery with 45W charging.

 

OPPO Reno 14 series launching on July 3, camera specs revealed: Details

 

OPPO has officially announced that the Reno 14 series will be launching in India on July 3. Through teasers shared on X (formerly Twitter), the company revealed the phones’ design. OPPO also disclosed key specifications, including information about the chipset and camera setup.

 

HDMI 2.2 announced with support for up to 16K resolution at 60fps: Specs

 

HDMI Forum has unveiled the HDMI 2.2 specifications, now shared with manufacturers for integration. Dubbed Ultra96, the HDMI 2.2 cables will support up to 16K resolution at 60fps. Announced at CES 2025, the first batch of Ultra96 HDMI cables—featuring bandwidth up to 96Gbps—could hit the market later this year, according to The Verge.

 

Gemini Live adds Google app integration and caption support on Android, iOS

 

Google has enhanced Gemini Live—its real-time AI assistant—by integrating it with more Google services like Keep, Calendar, Tasks, and Maps. A report by 9To5Google notes that users can now use both voice and camera inputs to instruct Gemini Live to create calendar events, generate notes in Keep, and add tasks or reminders.

 

Qualcomm Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs may soon get native Discord app

  Discord is reportedly developing a native version of its communications platform for Windows on Arm. According to a report by The Verge, an early Arm64 build is already available for testing and promises better performance on Qualcomm Snapdragon-powered Copilot Plus PCs compared to the emulated version currently in use.

 

India ramps up Android phone shipments to US & Africa, led by PLI push

 

India is rapidly emerging as a key player in global smartphone exports, with brands like Samsung and Motorola boosting their shipments to the US. This growth is attributed to shifting global trade conditions and the Indian government’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme promoting domestic manufacturing, reports The Economic Times.

 

Meta recruits 3 OpenAI researchers amid Sam Altman's poaching claims

 

According to The Wall Street Journal, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has hired three researchers from OpenAI for its ‘superintelligence’ initiative. The development follows recent remarks by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who accused Meta of trying to poach its employees.