In the past week, India’s technology scene saw a flurry of notable developments – from cutting-edge gadget launches (including foldable smartphones and smartwatches) to major moves in artificial intelligence (AI) by tech giants. Even the government stepped up its digital and AI initiatives. Here’s a detailed journalistic roundup of India-specific tech news from the last seven days.
Gadget Launches in India This Week
Smartphones and Foldables Steal the Spotlight
Motorola’s Razr 60 Ultra foldable smartphone comes in multiple colors as part of the newly launched Razr 60 series in India. Motorola kicked off the week with the launch of its Razr 60 series foldable phones in India. Unveiled on April 24, the Moto Razr 60 Ultra and a standard Razr 60 model mark the first foldable phone releases of 2025 (Moto Razr 60, Moto Razr 60 Ultra launch today in India- Price, camera and more - Hindustan Times). The flagship Razr 60 Ultra sports a 7-inch pOLED internal display (165Hz) and a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset (Moto Razr 60, Moto Razr 60 Ultra launch today in India- Price, camera and more - Hindustan Times), packing high-end performance in a flip-style design. It carries a dual-camera setup (including a 50MP main sensor) and even a 50MP front camera for selfies (Moto Razr 60, Moto Razr 60 Ultra launch today in India- Price, camera and more - Hindustan Times). While an early retail listing in Europe hinted at a price of around €599 (₹58,000) (Moto Razr 60, Moto Razr 60 Ultra launch today in India- Price, camera and more - Hindustan Times), the official global pricing for the Razr 60 Ultra is much higher – starting at $1,399 (roughly ₹1.11 lakh) for the base model (Motorola Razr 60 Ultra With Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC Launched Alongside Razr 60: Price, Specifications | Technology News). Its smaller sibling, the Razr 60, comes with a 6.9-inch OLED display and is notably the first phone powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 7400X chip (Motorola Razr 60 Ultra With Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC Launched Alongside Razr 60: Price, Specifications | Technology News), targeting a more mid-range segment (priced around $699 or ₹60,000 globally) (Motorola Razr 60 Ultra With Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC Launched Alongside Razr 60: Price, Specifications | Technology News). With these launches, Motorola is re-entering the foldable market in India, offering one premium and one affordable flip phone option to consumers.
Aside from foldables, Motorola also expanded its conventional smartphone lineup. It introduced the Motorola Edge 60 and Edge 60 Pro in India, with the Edge 60 Pro particularly turning heads. The Edge 60 Pro comes packed with flagship-grade features: a 6.67-inch quad-curved 1.5K pOLED display, a powerhouse MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Extreme processor, and a triple-lens camera system headlined by dual 50MP cameras (Motorola launches edge 60 pro in India with true flagship grade AI experience, at just Rs. 29,999, Preorder starting 30th April, 12PM onwards - The Tribune). Uniquely, Motorola has integrated on-device AI enhancements – the phone includes a dedicated AI button/key and claims a “personalized and contextual AI experience” built-in (Motorola launches edge 60 pro in India with true flagship grade AI experience, at just Rs. 29,999, Preorder starting 30th April, 12PM onwards - The Tribune). Even with such high-end specs (like a huge 6000mAh battery supporting 90W fast charging and 15W wireless charging (Motorola launches edge 60 pro in India with true flagship grade AI experience, at just Rs. 29,999, Preorder starting 30th April, 12PM onwards - The Tribune)), the Edge 60 Pro is aggressively priced at just ₹29,999 in India (Motorola launches edge 60 pro in India with true flagship grade AI ...) (Motorola launches edge 60 pro in India with true flagship grade AI experience, at just Rs. 29,999, Preorder starting 30th April, 12PM onwards - The Tribune). This positioning – essentially offering flagship features at a mid-range price – indicates Motorola’s intent to compete strongly in the Indian market. The phone went on pre-order starting April 30 and is being touted as a “flagship killer” with an AI twist. Together, the Razr foldables and Edge 60 series made Motorola one of the week’s biggest newsmakers in Indian tech.
Meanwhile, Nothing (the Carl Pei-founded company) made news through its sub-brand CMF. On April 28, CMF launched the CMF Phone 2 Pro in India, following up on last year’s debut of the CMF Phone 1. The new Phone 2 Pro is positioned as an affordable device loaded with competitive specs. It features a 6.77-inch 120Hz AMOLED display for smooth visuals and runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro chipset for solid mid-range performance ( Upcoming Smartphones To Launch in India This Week, April 2025: Check Out Names, Their Features, and More ). Notably, the handset packs a triple rear camera setup – with a 50MP main shooter, a 50MP telephoto lens (offering 2× optical zoom), and an 8MP ultra-wide camera (Mobile phones set to launch in India in April 2025: CMF Phone 2 Pro, Moto Razr 60 and more - Hindustan Times). A recent Geekbench leak even confirmed that the Phone 2 Pro runs the latest Android 15 OS out-of-the-box, along with 8GB of RAM (Mobile phones set to launch in India in April 2025: CMF Phone 2 Pro, Moto Razr 60 and more - Hindustan Times). While the official price was not announced at launch, Nothing hinted at keeping it budget-friendly (the older Phone 1 was ₹15,999) and tech outlets speculate the CMF Phone 2 Pro will be priced under ₹20,000 in India ( Upcoming Smartphones To Launch in India This Week, April 2025: Check Out Names, Their Features, and More ). The device will retail exclusively via Flipkart, continuing the online-first strategy for Nothing/CMF products (Mobile phones set to launch in India in April 2025: CMF Phone 2 Pro, Moto Razr 60 and more - Hindustan Times). Overall, the Phone 2 Pro aims to deliver premium features at an affordable price, adding to the competitive smartphone landscape this week.
Wearables and Accessories: Smartwatches Galore
Indian consumers weren’t just treated to phones – this week also saw new wearable tech hitting the market. Xiaomi expanded its lineup by introducing the Redmi Watch Move in India. This budget-friendly smartwatch comes with a 1.85-inch AMOLED touch display and boasts an impressive battery life of up to 14 days on a single charge (Wearables News | Smart Watch, Fitness Band, Glasses & More | Times Of India). Despite its affordable pricing, the Redmi Watch Move is feature-packed: it supports 140+ workout modes, offers health tracking (heart rate, SpO₂, stress monitoring), and even includes conveniences like Bluetooth calling. Unusually, Xiaomi has also added Hindi language support in the watch’s interface, catering to local users (Wearables News | Smart Watch, Fitness Band, Glasses & More | Times Of India). Priced at just ₹1,999, the Redmi Watch Move went on sale starting May 1 (Wearables News | Smart Watch, Fitness Band, Glasses & More | Times Of India), positioning itself as one of the most accessible smartwatches for Indian consumers looking to try wearable tech without breaking the bank.
Domestic brand boAt launched the Chrome Horizon smartwatch in India, highlighting its AMOLED display and multiple style options. Another notable wearable launch came from homegrown electronics brand boAt. On April 29, boAt unveiled its new Chrome Horizon smartwatch, a device that blends style with substance (Boat Chrome Horizon smartwatch with AMOLED display, up to 7 days battery life launched: Price, specs and more - The Times of India). The Chrome Horizon features a 1.51-inch AMOLED display (466×466 resolution) with 550 nits brightness, delivering vibrant clarity even outdoors (Boat Chrome Horizon smartwatch with AMOLED display, up to 7 days battery life launched: Price, specs and more - The Times of India). Aimed at fitness enthusiasts and multitaskers, it offers 100+ sports modes and a comprehensive health suite – including heart rate variability (HRV) tracking, VO₂ Max insights, sleep and stress monitoring, menstrual health tracking, and more (Boat Chrome Horizon smartwatch with AMOLED display, up to 7 days battery life launched: Price, specs and more - The Times of India). The watch supports Bluetooth calling thanks to a built-in speaker and mic, allowing users to make and take calls from their wrist (Boat Chrome Horizon smartwatch with AMOLED display, up to 7 days battery life launched: Price, specs and more - The Times of India). boAt has also provided personalization options: there are multiple strap choices (silicon, leather, metal) and watch faces (including animated and customizable photo watch faces) (Boat Chrome Horizon smartwatch with AMOLED display, up to 7 days battery life launched: Price, specs and more - The Times of India) (Boat Chrome Horizon smartwatch with AMOLED display, up to 7 days battery life launched: Price, specs and more - The Times of India). In terms of battery, the Chrome Horizon promises up to 7 days of use (or about 3 days with heavy Bluetooth call usage) on a full charge (Boat Chrome Horizon smartwatch with AMOLED display, up to 7 days battery life launched: Price, specs and more - The Times of India), and it supports fast charging (100% in under 45 minutes) (Boat Chrome Horizon smartwatch with AMOLED display, up to 7 days battery life launched: Price, specs and more - The Times of India). Despite this robust feature set, boAt has priced the device aggressively – starting at ₹2,799 for models with silicone straps (and ₹3,099 for premium strap options) (Boat Chrome Horizon smartwatch with AMOLED display, up to 7 days battery life launched: Price, specs and more - The Times of India). The watch is available via Amazon, Flipkart, and boAt’s own website (Boat Chrome Horizon smartwatch with AMOLED display, up to 7 days battery life launched: Price, specs and more - The Times of India). With the Chrome Horizon, boAt is doubling down on the booming wearables market in India, offering a stylish smartwatch that doubles as a fitness companion and personal assistant on your wrist.
AI-Powered Apps and Tech Innovations
Meta Launches a Voice-Based AI Assistant App
In the arena of software and platforms, this week saw a major development in the AI space: Meta (Facebook’s parent company) rolled out a new AI-powered application aimed at competing with ChatGPT. On April 29, Meta released the first version of its standalone Meta AI app, a personal assistant chatbot built on the company’s cutting-edge Llama 4 AI model (Meta Challenges OpenAI’s Social Media Plans, Launches AI App to Rival ChatGPT) (Meta Challenges OpenAI’s Social Media Plans, Launches AI App to Rival ChatGPT). This AI assistant app is designed to provide a more personalized, conversational experience – it can remember context from past interactions and tailor its responses to individual user preferences (Meta Challenges OpenAI’s Social Media Plans, Launches AI App to Rival ChatGPT) (Meta Challenges OpenAI’s Social Media Plans, Launches AI App to Rival ChatGPT). The app’s standout feature is its voice-first interface: users can have natural back-and-forth spoken conversations with the AI, thanks to a new full-duplex speech technology that generates lifelike voice responses on the fly (Meta Challenges OpenAI’s Social Media Plans, Launches AI App to Rival ChatGPT). Of course, traditional text chat is supported too, but Meta is pushing voice as “the most intuitive way to interact” with your digital assistant (Meta Challenges OpenAI’s Social Media Plans, Launches AI App to Rival ChatGPT).
(Introducing the Meta AI App: A New Way to Access Your AI Assistant) Screenshot of the Meta AI assistant app’s home screen, which encourages users to start a conversation by voice or text. Beyond chat, the Meta AI app integrates several advanced capabilities. It can perform image generation and editing via chat commands, essentially bringing some Midjourney/DALL-E style functionality into the app (Meta Challenges OpenAI’s Social Media Plans, Launches AI App to Rival ChatGPT). There’s also a social component: a built-in Discover feed where users can see and share AI prompts and outputs, fostering a community aspect around AI usage (Meta Challenges OpenAI’s Social Media Plans, Launches AI App to Rival ChatGPT) (Meta Challenges OpenAI’s Social Media Plans, Launches AI App to Rival ChatGPT). Meta has tied the app into its ecosystem – it serves as the new companion app for Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses, allowing voice-controlled queries through the glasses and handing off the conversation to the phone app seamlessly (Meta Challenges OpenAI’s Social Media Plans, Launches AI App to Rival ChatGPT). The assistant is also connected to Meta’s other platforms (WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, Messenger), so it can potentially draw on information from those services to provide contextual answers and even let users continue a session across devices (Meta Challenges OpenAI’s Social Media Plans, Launches AI App to Rival ChatGPT) (Meta Challenges OpenAI’s Social Media Plans, Launches AI App to Rival ChatGPT). For now, the Meta AI app is in an early stage (“first version”) and is only available in a few countries – the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand initially (Meta Challenges OpenAI’s Social Media Plans, Launches AI App to Rival ChatGPT). Meta is gathering feedback from these markets before a broader rollout. The launch underscores how big tech companies are racing to offer AI assistants: Meta’s offering comes with an aim to be more personal and multimodal, differentiating itself from text-only chatbots. As Indian users await access, this development is a sign of things to come – more AI-driven apps competing to be our go-to digital assistant (Meta Challenges OpenAI’s Social Media Plans, Launches AI App to Rival ChatGPT) (Meta Challenges OpenAI’s Social Media Plans, Launches AI App to Rival ChatGPT).
Google’s Gemini AI Showcased in India
Not to be outdone, Google also made AI headlines in India this week – not with a new app, but with an event and research insights. On April 25, Google held its first-ever “Gemini Day” in India, a special event in New Delhi dedicated to showcasing the latest Google DeepMind Gemini AI model features (60% Indians unfamiliar with AI: Google-Kantar study as Gemini hits 350M users globally | Technology News - The Indian Express) (60% Indians unfamiliar with AI: Google-Kantar study as Gemini hits 350M users globally | Technology News - The Indian Express). At the event, Google demonstrated some cutting-edge capabilities of Gemini, including Veo 2 (a text-to-video generation tool) and Gemini’s new multimodal features for live video and image generation (60% Indians unfamiliar with AI: Google-Kantar study as Gemini hits 350M users globally | Technology News - The Indian Express). Attendees got a glimpse of Gemini Canvas (likely a creative image tool), a “Deep Research” feature, and even audio-related AI demos, indicating that Google is gearing up to integrate Gemini’s abilities across various media formats (60% Indians unfamiliar with AI: Google-Kantar study as Gemini hits 350M users globally | Technology News - The Indian Express). Manish Gupta of Google DeepMind hinted at what the team has been working on, suggesting these features will play a role in future Google products – potentially in search, YouTube, or Android – as AI becomes more embedded in user experiences (60% Indians unfamiliar with AI: Google-Kantar study as Gemini hits 350M users globally | Technology News - The Indian Express) (60% Indians unfamiliar with AI: Google-Kantar study as Gemini hits 350M users globally | Technology News - The Indian Express).
Coinciding with Gemini Day, Google and Kantar released a study offering a reality check on AI adoption in India. Despite the growing hype, the survey found that over 60% of Indians are not familiar with AI, and only about 31% have tried any generative AI tool so far (60% Indians unfamiliar with AI: Google-Kantar study as Gemini hits 350M users globally | Technology News - The Indian Express). This indicates that a large segment of the population is still untouched by tools like ChatGPT, Bard, or Midjourney. The findings, based on a sample of 8,000 people across Indian cities, underline a significant awareness and accessibility gap in the Indian market when it comes to AI (60% Indians unfamiliar with AI: Google-Kantar study as Gemini hits 350M users globally | Technology News - The Indian Express). Google appears keen to bridge this gap – the very purpose of Gemini Day was to evangelize AI capabilities to a broader audience and stakeholders in India. By demonstrating real use cases (like AI that can create videos or assist with visual/design tasks), Google is both marketing its tech and educating the public. The company’s messaging is clear: it sees huge potential for AI growth in India, a market of over a billion people where digital adoption is high but AI usage is still nascent. With Gemini hitting 350 million users globally (as mentioned at the event) and plans to integrate it deeply into search and other services (April 2025 Tech & Engineering Recap - ai - DEV Community) (60% Indians unfamiliar with AI: Google-Kantar study as Gemini hits 350M users globally | Technology News - The Indian Express), Google is preparing the ground for India to be a major beneficiary and contributor to its AI ecosystem. We can likely expect more India-centric AI initiatives from Google in the coming months, especially as competition in AI tools heats up.
Government’s Tech Initiatives and Digital Policy Moves
The Indian government also made strides in tech and AI this week, underscoring its commitment to the Digital India vision and the advancement of homegrown AI capabilities.
( MeitY Set to Support Four Startups Under ₹10,000 Crore IndiaAI Mission - Elets eGov) The IndiaAI program – a MeitY initiative – is investing heavily to develop indigenous AI talent, startups, and large language models. On April 27, reports emerged that the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) is set to back a group of Indian AI startups as part of its ambitious ₹10,000 crore (₹100 billion) “IndiaAI” Mission ( MeitY Set to Support Four Startups Under ₹10,000 Crore IndiaAI Mission - Elets eGov). According to a report by The Economic Times, MeitY will initially support four domestic startups – namely Sarvam AI, Soket AI Labs, Gnani.ai, and Gan.ai – to spearhead India’s effort in building foundational AI models ( MeitY Set to Support Four Startups Under ₹10,000 Crore IndiaAI Mission - Elets eGov). An official announcement is expected soon, with Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw likely to formally unveil the plan ( MeitY Set to Support Four Startups Under ₹10,000 Crore IndiaAI Mission - Elets eGov). This initiative forms a core part of India’s strategy to develop indigenous large language models (LLMs) and multimodal AI systems that cater to India’s unique linguistic and cultural diversity ( MeitY Set to Support Four Startups Under ₹10,000 Crore IndiaAI Mission - Elets eGov). The selected startups will lead the first wave of creating these made-in-India AI models and infrastructure. For instance, Sarvam AI (one of the chosen companies) has reportedly already begun work on a 70-billion-parameter multimodal AI model designed to understand both Indian languages and English ( MeitY Set to Support Four Startups Under ₹10,000 Crore IndiaAI Mission - Elets eGov). Interestingly, instead of simply doling out cash grants, the government may provide these startups with free access to India’s upcoming AI supercomputing facilities and domestic cloud infrastructure (MeitY to back four startups under Rs 10000 Cr IndiaAI Mission: Report) ( MeitY Set to Support Four Startups Under ₹10,000 Crore IndiaAI Mission - Elets eGov) – enabling them to train large models at scale. The IndiaAI mission’s broader goal is clear: ensure India doesn’t just remain a consumer of foreign AI models, but becomes a creator of AI technology, with tools that understand local languages (like Hindi, Tamil, Gujarati, etc.) and contexts. This massive funding (roughly $1.2 billion) and support framework could accelerate India’s AI R&D and help it keep pace with global leaders in AI. It’s a significant digital sovereignty push at a time when AI is becoming strategically important.
On a related note, the government’s digital and startup-friendly policies are trickling down to the state level as well. Chandigarh, a Union Territory and city, finally saw the launch of its own startup policy after years of delays. The Chandigarh Startup Policy 2025 was formally rolled out this week, nearly seven years after it was first proposed ( Chandigarh Startup Policy 2025 Finally Takes Off After 7 Years of Waiting - Elets eGov). The launch event, held at the Punjab Raj Bhawan with the city’s administrators and Punjab’s Governor in attendance, signaled the administration’s intent to transform Chandigarh into a vibrant tech startup hub ( Chandigarh Startup Policy 2025 Finally Takes Off After 7 Years of Waiting - Elets eGov). The policy had been in the works since 2018 and is now active, aiming to emulate the startup ecosystems of cities like Bengaluru, Pune, and Ahmedabad ( Chandigarh Startup Policy 2025 Finally Takes Off After 7 Years of Waiting - Elets eGov). Under the new policy, Chandigarh has set a target to support over 200 startups in the next five years, with an annual allocation of ₹10 crore dedicated to various programs and incentives for entrepreneurs ( Chandigarh Startup Policy 2025 Finally Takes Off After 7 Years of Waiting - Elets eGov) ( Chandigarh Startup Policy 2025 Finally Takes Off After 7 Years of Waiting - Elets eGov). This funding will go into seed funding, incubation centers, and perhaps funding events or training to nurture local talent. The policy framework also includes initiatives like a centralized “Start-in-Chandigarh” digital portal to streamline startup-related services ( Chandigarh Startup Policy 2025 Finally Takes Off After 7 Years of Waiting - Elets eGov). By finally implementing this long-pending initiative, the Chandigarh administration hopes to boost innovation, create jobs, and attract young entrepreneurs, aligning with the broader national focus on startups and digital innovation. It’s a reminder that India’s tech progress isn’t confined to Bangalore or Mumbai – smaller cities and regions are actively trying to cultivate their own tech ecosystems, supported by government policies.
Overall, the past week in Indian tech showcased a dynamic mix of product innovation and policy action. Consumers in India have exciting new gadgets – from flashy foldable phones to feature-rich smartwatches – to choose from. On the software side, global companies are bringing the latest AI experiences to (or at least teasing them for) Indian users, whether it’s Meta’s conversational AI app or Google’s AI demos and studies highlighting the road ahead. And importantly, India’s government is not sitting on the sidelines; it’s heavily investing in AI and digital startups to ensure the country remains a key player in the tech revolution. If this week is any indication, 2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for technology in India, with innovation booming on all fronts – hardware, software, and governance. Expect the momentum to continue in the weeks ahead as competition intensifies and new initiatives roll out, all in the spirit of driving India’s tech prowess forward.
Sources: The information in this article is drawn from credible news outlets and official announcements over the past week, including reports from Hindustan Times, Techlusive, NDTV Gadgets360, Analytics India Magazine, Indian Express, Times of India, and government releases (Moto Razr 60, Moto Razr 60 Ultra launch today in India- Price, camera and more - Hindustan Times) (Motorola Razr 60 Ultra With Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC Launched Alongside Razr 60: Price, Specifications | Technology News) (Motorola launches edge 60 pro in India with true flagship grade AI experience, at just Rs. 29,999, Preorder starting 30th April, 12PM onwards - The Tribune) ( Upcoming Smartphones To Launch in India This Week, April 2025: Check Out Names, Their Features, and More ) (Mobile phones set to launch in India in April 2025: CMF Phone 2 Pro, Moto Razr 60 and more - Hindustan Times) (Wearables News | Smart Watch, Fitness Band, Glasses & More | Times Of India) (Boat Chrome Horizon smartwatch with AMOLED display, up to 7 days battery life launched: Price, specs and more - The Times of India) (Meta Challenges OpenAI’s Social Media Plans, Launches AI App to Rival ChatGPT) (Meta Challenges OpenAI’s Social Media Plans, Launches AI App to Rival ChatGPT) (60% Indians unfamiliar with AI: Google-Kantar study as Gemini hits 350M users globally | Technology News - The Indian Express) ( MeitY Set to Support Four Startups Under ₹10,000 Crore IndiaAI Mission - Elets eGov) ( Chandigarh Startup Policy 2025 Finally Takes Off After 7 Years of Waiting - Elets eGov), among others. These sources provide detailed coverage of the events and have been cited throughout the text for verification.
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