Key Highlights
- Motorola Edge 60 Stylus may launch on April 17
- New Aadhaar app adds face scan login
- JioHotstar hits 200M paying users
This week in tech has been nothing short of exciting. From smartphones launching to biometric innovations, there’s plenty to catch up on. Whether you’re a gadget geek, a privacy-conscious user, or a binge-watcher, here’s your quick guide to the top tech headlines.
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Motorola Edge 60 Stylus Set To Launch In India On April 17
Motorola is gearing up to launch the Edge 60 Stylus in India on April 17, according to leaks by tipster Abhishek Yadav. This mid-range device is expected to come with a 6.7-inch pOLED display featuring a 120Hz refresh rate and run on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset. The phone may ship with Android 15, and its biggest highlight is the in-built stylus. The phone could pack a 5,000mAh battery with support for 68W wired and 15W wireless charging. It will likely feature a 50MP + 13MP dual rear camera and a 32MP selfie shooter.
New Aadhaar App Brings Facial Recognition-Based Verification
UIDAI has unveiled a redesigned Aadhaar app that uses facial recognition for identity verification. Revealed at the Aadhaar Samvaad event in Delhi, the new app supports digital authentication via face scans and QR code reading. While it promises more convenience, the use of biometrics raises privacy and security concerns. UIDAI is currently testing the app with ecosystem partners, and it’s expected to roll out widely in the coming months.
iPhone 17 Air Dummy Leak Teases Apple’s Thinnest Phone Yet
Leaked dummy images of the iPhone 17 Air (possibly named iPhone 17 Slim) have surfaced online, hinting at Apple’s bold new design for 2025. Shared by tipster Majin Bu, the model shows off a sleek, ultra-thin body with a flat frame and a wide camera module on the rear, featuring a pill-shaped layout like Google’s Pixel phones. Expected to debut in September, the iPhone 17 Air could replace the Plus variant in the iPhone lineup and be the brand’s thinnest phone ever.
JioHotstar Hits 200 Million Paying Users Thanks to IPL Craze
JioHotstar has crossed a massive milestone, 200 million paying subscribers, powered by the IPL’s multi-language streaming and affordable pricing. Uday Shankar, vice chairman of JioStar (a Reliance-Disney joint venture), confirmed this growth, stating it places the platform as the third-largest video streaming service globally, trailing only Netflix and Prime Video. JioHotstar’s aggressive sports content strategy has proved successful, especially in India’s fast-growing OTT market.
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Elon Musk’s xAI Opens Grok 3 API To Developers Worldwide
Elon Musk’s xAI has officially released the Grok 3 API for developers, making its flagship and lightweight AI models accessible beyond the X (formerly Twitter) platform. The Grok 3 API supports enterprise-grade applications like data summarization, code generation, and logic-based tasks. Alongside Grok 3, developers can also use Grok 3 mini and two faster variants of both models.
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