India Tech Update: Latest Smartphone Launches, Offers & What’s Making News Today

1. Big Smartphone Launch: Motorola Moto G57 Power

Motorola has launched the Moto G57 Power in India, featuring a 7,000 mAh battery, a 6.72-inch FHD+ 120 Hz display and Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 chipset. 

It sports a 50 MP Sony LYTIA 600 main camera + 8 MP ultra-wide, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, Android 16. 

Price: Rs 14,999 for the 8/128 version. Goes on sale 3 December via online/offline channels.

Huge battery at this price line is a standout for Indian buyers. Good to position as “best value / power-user phones under Rs 20,000”.

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2. Upcoming Launch: OnePlus 15R & OnePlus Pad Go 2

OnePlus has announced that the OnePlus 15R smartphone and the OnePlus Pad Go 2 tablet will be launched in India 17 December 2025. 

Early specs for the 15R: dual 50 MP rear cameras, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, and strong durability (IP66/68/69/68K ratings rumored). 

Anticipation piece – “What to expect from OnePlus’s next flagships” — good to build excitement and list specs/leaks.

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3. Deal/Offer Alert: Apple iPhone Air & Flipkart Black Friday Sale

The iPhone Air (launched Sept 2025) is available at a ₹11,000 discount in India during the Black Friday sale via Croma. Effective price ~₹1,08,900 (original ~₹1,19,900). 

Flipkart’s Black Friday 2025 sale is live from 23–28 Nov, featuring steep discounts on smartphones, laptops, TVs, home appliances across online/offline channels. 

A “what to watch” for shoppers — highlight timing, savings tips (check bank offers/EMIs), and which gadgets are best deals.

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4. Industry/Education Move: IIT Delhi & India-Australia Creative Tech Collaboration

IIT Delhi has launched a six-month online Executive Certificate Programme in Brand Management (via its Continuing Education Programme) targeting students, early-career professionals. The Times of India

India and Australia have partnered to advance creative technologies education (animation, VFX, gaming, design) through shared programs and institutional links. The Times of India

Useful for “tech education & upskilling” section – growing demand for creative/tech skills; what this means for job seekers and how to pick courses.

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5. Feature/Platform Shift: Qualcomm & Apple AirDrop Support on Android

Qualcomm has revealed that Snapdragon-powered Android phones will soon support direct file-sharing with Apple’s AirDrop via Quick Share. Business Standard

Tech trend piece — cross-platform compatibility improving, what this means for Indian Android users (since lots of Snapdragon phones here).

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Conclusion & What to Watch

To wrap up:

• The Indian market is seeing a mix of value launches (Moto G57 Power), premium anticipation (OnePlus 15R/Pad), shopping bonanza (Black Friday deals) and education/skill-growth moves.
• Emphasise why these matter (battery life, price-value, upcoming upgrades, learning opportunities).
• What to watch next: OnePlus’ official announcement date and pricing; monitoring live deals during the remaining sale window; rollout of Qualcomm’s AirDrop support; how India-Australia collaboration unfolds for local edtech.