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We are back with this week’s tech launches and updates. From Samsung’s Galaxy F70 5G to Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo and Amazon’s new AI devices, there is plenty to catch up on. Meanwhile, RedMagic has unveiled its new gaming smartphone, the RedMagic 12 Pro+.
Here is a closer look at the key developments from the world of technology. Samsung Galaxy F70 5G Samsung is preparing to expand its Galaxy F series in India with the Galaxy F70 5G. The smartphone is set to join the Galaxy F70 Pro 5G and Galaxy F70e 5G.
It features a triple rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel primary sensor and an sAMOLED display. The phone is expected to be available in two colour options. According to its Flipkart listing, the launch is scheduled for October 18, with the exact price yet to be announced.
The listed price suggests it could cost less than ₹20,000. Apple iPhone Duo Apple opened pre-orders for its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, in India on October 16. The device is scheduled to go on sale from October 23 and comes in Star White and Night Sky colour options, with storage choices ranging from 256GB to 2TB.
Prices start at ₹2,99,900 for the 256GB model, while the 512GB version costs ₹3,24,900. The 1TB variant is priced at ₹3,74,900, and the top-end 2TB model costs ₹4,49,900. Tecno Spark 50S 5G Tecno has launched the Spark 50S 5G i n India on October 16, expanding its Spark smartphone range.
The device comes in two colour options: Burgundy Red and Breeze Blue. It is priced at ₹19,999 for the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant, while the 8GB RAM and 128GB model costs ₹22,999. The smartphone will be available exclusively through offline retail stores across India from October 20.
Amazon Bee Frontier and Bee Eclipse Amazon has expanded its Bee lineup with two personal AI devices, Bee Frontier and Bee Eclipse. Both are designed to turn everyday conversations into summaries, reminders and to-do lists. Bee Frontier is available for $74.99 and can be worn on the wrist or clipped to clothing.
Bee Eclipse is a slim, credit-card-sized device that attaches magnetically to the back of a smartphone. It is expected to arrive at a starting price of $99.99. Vivo V80 FE The Vivo V80 FE has appeared on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification website, hinting at a possible launch in India, according to 91Mobiles.
The listing carries the model number V2624 and follows the phone’s appearance on Indonesia’s SDPPI certification website on October 8. Neither listing reveals the phone’s specifications and Vivo has not confirmed its launch plans. The development comes shortly after the standard Vivo V80 went on sale in India on October 13.
OnePlus 16 OnePlus unveiled the OnePlus 16 in China on October 12. The smartphone features Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset, a 200-megapixel main camera and a larger battery than its predecessor. The OnePlus 16 starts at CNY 5,999 (around ₹86,000) in China.
However, OnePlus has yet to confirm whether the OnePlus 16 will launch in India. If the smartphone launches in India, its price could exceed ₹1 lakh. RedMagic 12 Pro+ RedMagic unveiled the 12 Pro+ in China, featuring what the company describes as an industry-first 185Hz under-display full-screen display.
It offers up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. It is available in Nightfreeze and Subzero, while the Skyfrost colour option is expected later this year. Prices start at CNY 6,999 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant.
RedMagic has also announced a Golden Saga edition with 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. The device will launch globally as the RedMagic 12 Pro, with global specifications, pricing and availability set to be announced on November 3. Tags Home / Technology News / Tech wrap this week: Samsung Galaxy F70 5G, Tecno Spark 50S 5G and Amazon Bee devices
Source: CNBC TV18
