Vivo is reportedly gearing up to unveil the successor to its V50 smartphone in India next month. The upcoming Vivo V60, expected to launch on 19 August, has been the subject of several leaks, revealing key specifications, colour variants, and even design renders ahead of its official debut.According to noted tipster Yogesh Brar (@heyitsyogesh), the Vivo V60 could come equipped with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, a notable upgrade over the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 featured in the V50. The handset is also said to pack a massive 6,500mAh battery, potentially supporting 90W fast charging, as hinted by recent TUV and SIRIM listings.Brar suggests that the upcoming smartphone may continue the brand’s focus on photography, possibly offering 50MP cameras, although the exact camera configuration remains unclear. The leaked renders point to a triple rear camera setup, arranged uniquely within a pill-shaped camera island, with an additional lens and LED flash positioned alongside it. Vivo’s branding appears on the bottom-left corner of the rear panel.In terms of aesthetics, the Vivo V60 could be launched in three distinct colour options: Mist Grey, Moonlit Blue, and Auspicious Gold, further adding to its premium appeal.Adding to the excitement, the tipster also claims that Vivo might introduce OriginOS, its custom user interface based on Android 16, in India alongside the new handset. This would mark the first appearance of OriginOS in the Indian market, offering a fresh user experience compared to the company’s traditional Funtouch OS.The Vivo V60 is expected to bring several upgrades over its predecessor, the Vivo V50, which made its Indian debut in February this year. The V50 features a 6.77-inch quad-curved AMOLED display with full-HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and peak brightness of 4,500 nits. It is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC and houses a 6,000mAh battery with support for 90W fast charging. Camera-wise, it sports a dual rear camera setup (50MP main + 50MP ultrawide) and a 50MP front camera.

Aravind Srinivas, co-founder and CEO of AI startup Perplexity, issued a stark warning to students and budding entrepreneurs at Y Combinator’s AI Startup School this week, urging them to be prepared for the inevitability of Big Tech copying successful ideas.Addressing an audience of undergraduates, graduates, and PhD candidates, Srinivas underscored the competitive intensity of the AI sector, where larger companies such as Google, Meta, and OpenAI are constantly scouting for innovations they can replicate and scale. “If your company can generate revenue in the hundreds of millions or even billions, you should always assume that a major player will try to copy it,” he cautioned, according to Business Insider.Reflecting on Perplexity’s own journey, Srinivas revealed that at its initial launch, the company’s chatbot was one of the first to feature real-time web browsing, a capability that has since been adopted by several of its larger rivals. “We introduced real-time search to make our answer engine truly dynamic. Months later, others followed,” he noted.Launched in December 2022, Perplexity’s platform positioned itself as an ‘answer engine’, a tool designed to provide clear and factual responses through up-to-date web searches. At the time, most AI chatbots operated using static, pre-trained data. However, the tide quickly shifted. Google added browsing to Bard (now Gemini) just three months later. ChatGPT integrated similar functionality in May 2023, and Anthropic’s Claude incorporated real-time search earlier this year.Srinivas acknowledged that while imitation by tech giants can be daunting, it is also a marker of success. “You will have to learn to live with that fear,” he said, encouraging founders to remain focused on speed, originality, and building trust with users, factors that can offer a competitive edge even in a saturated market.Meanwhile, OpenAI is reportedly developing its own web browser, set to debut in the coming weeks. The browser is expected to further blur the lines between chat and traditional internet navigation, allowing users to complete tasks like filling out forms or making reservations within a conversational interface. This move aligns with OpenAI’s broader strategy to embed itself deeper into users’ digital routines.As the AI arms race continues, Srinivas’s message to the next generation of innovators is clear: disruption invites duplication and resilience is key.

In a major boost for smartphone shoppers, Flipkart has launched exciting deals on the latest iPhone 16 series as part of its ongoing GOAT Sale 2025. The much-anticipated iPhone 16 (128GB variant) is now available at a special price of ₹69,999, down from its original retail value of ₹79,900.Interestingly, the e-commerce platform is offering multiple ways for consumers to maximise their savings. In addition to the flat price drop, customers can also benefit from exchange offers of up to ₹59,700, subject to eligibility and the condition of the old device.Moreover, those making purchases using an Axis Bank Credit Card, specifically for non-EMI transactions, can enjoy an extra discount of ₹3,000. Flipkart has also partnered with other leading banks, including HDFC Bank and IDFC First Bank, to extend up to 10 per cent instant savings on qualifying card payments.Shoppers looking to further reduce their final bill can take advantage of UPI-based payment offers or redeem Flipkart SuperCoins for additional benefits.iPhone 16: Specifications and highlightsApple’s latest flagship, the iPhone 16, boasts a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with Ceramic Shield protection for enhanced durability. It runs on the new iOS 18 operating system and is powered by the cutting-edge A18 chipset, coupled with 8GB of RAM.In terms of optics, the base model comes with 128GB of internal storage, with options going up to 512GB for higher variants. Photography enthusiasts will appreciate the 48MP main camera and 12MP ultra-wide sensor on the rear, while a 12MP front-facing camera handles selfies and video calls.Powering the Apple device is a 3561mAh battery that supports both 25W wired and wireless charging, promising improved efficiency and longevity. The iPhone 16 is available in a range of colour choices including Ultramarine, Pink, White, Black, and Teal.