Weekly Tech Wrap: From Meta’s Smart Glasses to GTA 6 Reveal – Big Announcements You Missed!
By: Snrlar| May 2025
This week’s tech space has been buzzing with excitement. From facial recognition in smart glasses to the world’s thinnest foldable phone and the official launch date for GTA 6, there’s something for everyone. Let’s dive into all the major updates that are shaking up the tech industry.
🔍 Meta Smart Glasses May Soon Recognize Faces
Meta is reportedly working on integrating facial recognition in its next-generation Ray-Ban smart glasses. The new feature will allow the glasses to identify people in real time using onboard cameras. Imagine walking into a room and your glasses telling you who’s there and where you met them. While this could revolutionize interaction, privacy concerns loom large. Whether the tech will pass regulatory scrutiny remains to be seen.
💬 WhatsApp to Summarize Long Messages
WhatsApp is testing a new feature that could soon provide summaries of long messages, making it easier to digest information. With texts getting longer, this update might help users catch up quickly on group chats or lengthy forwards.
🎨 Android’s Material 3 Expressive Leaked
A major leak from Google revealed new design features in the upcoming Android update. The “Material 3 Expressive” UI promises enhanced color customization and styling options, giving users more control over how their phone looks and feels.
📶 Starlink Gets Green Signal for India
Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet venture, has received a Letter of Intent and conditional nod from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in India. In collaboration with Jio and Airtel, Starlink aims to provide seamless internet in India’s remotest regions. This could be a game changer for rural connectivity.
🎵 Spotify’s Refreshed UI & Smarter Playlists
Spotify has rolled out a cleaner, more user-friendly interface. Playlists are now easier to access and sort, and new features aim to make music discovery more intuitive. Users can expect better navigation and visual enhancements.
📱 iPhone 17 Air May Need Battery Case
Apple’s ultra-slim iPhone 17 Air might ship with only one-day battery life. To address concerns, Apple is likely to reintroduce smart battery cases, last seen during the iPhone 11 era. Additionally, Apple may shift to a biannual launch strategy—budget phones in the first half, flagships in the second.
Next year’s iPhone 18 Pro lineup is rumored to ditch the Dynamic Island for under-display Face ID, offering a cleaner all-screen experience.
📆 Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge to Launch on May 13
Samsung has officially confirmed the launch of the Galaxy S25 Edge for May 13. It’s expected to be the brand’s slimmest Galaxy phone yet. Simultaneously, leaks about the Galaxy Z Fold 7 suggest it will be the world’s thinnest foldable phone—with no compromise on battery capacity.
📆 Motorola Razr 60 Ultra to Launch on May 13
Motorola has announced the Indian launch of the Razr 60 Ultra, its latest foldable smartphone. The competition with Samsung’s foldables is heating up—pricing and features will be crucial.
🌍 Airtel’s New Global Roaming Plans
Airtel has introduced updated international roaming plans for both prepaid and postpaid users. With unlimited data options, these plans could eliminate the need for purchasing separate SIMs while traveling abroad.
🎧 Sony Xperia 1 VII Set for May 13 Launch
Sony is returning with the Xperia 1 Mark VII, launching in Japan on May 13. Rumors also suggest the Xperia launch will include new flagship headphones (likely the WH-1000XM6). While not mainstream, Sony’s offerings cater to niche, premium markets.
🔋 Realme’s 10,000mAh Battery in Slim Form
Realme has teased an innovative concept phone featuring a 10,000mAh battery in a surprisingly sleek body. Also, the Realme GT 7 is set to launch on May 27 in Paris, bringing advanced cooling and flagship specs.
🎮 GTA 6 Will Release on May 26, 2026
It’s official: Rockstar Games has confirmed the release date for GTA 6 as May 26, 2026. The game’s trailer has already broken records. While fans are disappointed about the long wait, the detailed visuals and immersive environment promise something extraordinary.
📺 YouTube Testing 2-Person Premium Plan
YouTube is piloting a new plan that allows two users under one premium account. Similar to Netflix’s model, this could help families or friends share subscriptions more efficiently.
📸 DJI’s Osmo 360° Camera Leaked
DJI is entering the 360° camera market to rival Insta360. Images of the compact DJI Osmo 360 have leaked, hinting at an imminent launch. The camera is reportedly smaller yet powerful, appealing to vloggers and content creators.
❌ Skype is Dead
End of an era—Skype is officially being phased out by Microsoft in favor of Teams. Once a staple in video calling, Skype now makes way for modern tools in an evolving digital workplace.
🎯 Final Thoughts
From revolutionary AI and foldables to connectivity breakthroughs and tech retirements, this week showed us just how fast the world of technology evolves. Stay tuned for next week’s tech wrap-up—until then, Jai Hind, Vande Mataram!
