Gadgets Weekly: Redmi 15A, Samsung Galaxy Book6 PCs and more

Technology companies Xiaomi, Samsung, Vivo, Tecno Mobile and others launched smartphones, computers, accessories, and more this week (March 23-29, 2026).

DH's Gadgets Weekly edition features the latest personal technology products and related events, keeping you informed about everything happening in the world of consumer electronics.

. Xiaomi earlier this week launched the new Redmi 15A in India.

It features a 6.9-inch HD+(1600 x 720p) screen with a 20:9 aspect ratio display, 120Hz refresh rate, up to 810 nits peak brightness, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution) and Flicker Free certifications.

It also comes with a 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio, triple-slots ( for two nano-SIMs and a microSD card), a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, IP52 water splash-resistant rating and a Type-C USB port.

The device houses 6nm class Unisoc T8300 octa-core processor with Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU, Android 16-based Xiaomi HyperOS 3.0 (with four years Android update and six years of security software patches), 4GB/ 16GB LPDDR4X RAM with 64GB / 128GB UFS 2.2 internal storage (expandable up to 1TB), dual-camera module-- main 32MP (f/2.0) rear primary camera with secondary sensor and LED flash on the back, a 8MP (f/2.0) front camera and a 6,300mAh battery with 15W charger with 7.5W reverse charging capability.

It is available in three colours-- black, blue and purple. It comes in three variants-- 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, 4GB RAM + 128GB storage and 6GB RAM + 128GB storage-- for Rs 12,999, Rs 14, 499 and Rs 16, 499, respectively.

.WhatsApp gets dual account feature for iPhone, AI writing help, and more . Samsung earlier this week launched the all-new Galaxy Book6 series PCs in India.

It comes in three variants-- a standard Galaxy Book6, Book6 Pro and Book6 Ultra.

The regular Galaxy Book6 sports a 14.0-inch WUXGA (1,920×1,200p) display with an anti-glare feature and supports peak brightness of 350nits. It also comes with two options: a 16-inch screen with an anti-glare coating and another 16-inch version with a touch display panel with the same IPS WUXGA 1,920×1,200p resolution.

Inside, it houses Intel Core Ultra 7 / 5 options, backed by Intel NPU (up to 49 tops) and integrated Intel Graphics, Windows 11 Home, 16GB/32GB (LPDDR5X), 512GB/1TB SSD (PCle), Expansion Slot (14-inch, 2230 only) and 61.2 Wh battery with 45W USB Type-C Adapter.

It also features a 2MP web camera, a dual-tone Pro keyboard (Backlit keyboard) with trackpad, internal dual array digital microphones, stereo speaker, Dolby Atmos, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 ax 2x2), Bluetooth v5.4, and USB Type-C (2), USB Type-A (2), HDMI, microSD, RJ45, S-Lock, Headphone/Microphone.

The Galaxy Book6 Pro comes in two screen sizes-- 14.0 and 16-inch-- with a Touch AMOLED panel and an anti-reflective coating.

It is being offered with Intel Core Ultra X7 / 7 / 5 (Intel Evo Edition) options, Intel NPU (up to 50 tops), Intel Arc Graphics / Intel Graphics, Windows 11 Home, 16GB/32GB (LPDDR5X) RAM, 512GB/1TB SSD (PCle), Expansion slot (Galaxy Book6 Pro 16-inch only), 67.18 Wh (14-inch) and 78.07 Wh (16-inch) battery with 65W USB Type-C Adapter.

It also features 2MP full HD web camera, dual-tone Pro keyboard (Backlit keyboard) with haptic touch trackpad, internal dual array digital microphones, stereo or quad speaker options, Dolby Atmos, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be2x2), Bluetooth v5.4, and Thunderbolt 4 (2), USB Type-A, HDMI 2.1 port (Supports 8K@60, 5K@120), and Headphone/Microphone.

The top-end model Galaxy Book6 Ultra sports a 16.0-inch WQXGA+ (2880×1800) Touch AMOLED screen with anti-reflective coating, 1000nits peak brightness.

Inside, it houses Intel Core Ultra X7 / 7 Series 3 (Intel Evo Edition) options, backed by Intel® NPU (up to 50 tops), Intel Arc Graphics (INT)/NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 GDDR7 8GB (EXT), Windows 11 Home, 32GB (LPDDR5X) RAM, 1TB(PCle, expandable), and a 80.20 Wh battery with 100W (INT) USB Type-C Adapter or 140W (EXT) USB Type-C Adapter options.

It also comes with 2MP full HD web camera, dual-tone Pro keyboard (Backlit keyboard) with haptic touch trackpad, internal dual array digital microphones, six speakers, Dolby Atmos, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be2x2), Bluetooth v5.4, and Thunderbolt 4 (2), USB Type-A, HDMI 2.1 port (Supports 8K@60, 5K@120), micro-SD slot, and Headphone/Microphone port.

The Galaxy Book6 Ultra with a 16-inch model with Intel Ultra X7/7 CPU, 32GB RAM and 1TB storage, starts at Rs 2,42,990.

The Galaxy Book6 Pro with 14-inch and 16-inch models with Intel Ultra X7/7/5 CPU, 16GB/32GB RAM and 512GB/1TB storage starts at Rs 1,78,990.

The Galaxy Book6 with 14-inch/16-inch models with Intel Ultra 7/5 CPU, 16GB/32GB RAM and 512GB/1TB storage starts at Rs 1,27,990.

.Poco X8 Pro Max Review: Power-packed mid-range phone with massive battery. OnePlus India earlier this week announced a significant expansion of its after-sales service infrastructure by 50 per cent, from April 2026 onwards.

It will enable OnePlus device owners to access more convenient and premium service experiences through Oppo India's established service network. Alongside the service expansion, the company continues to prioritise its direct-to-consumer channels in India.

The service expansion will see the number of authorised service centres grow from 400 to more than 600, extending coverage to 500 cities nationwide, including in tier-2 and tier-3 markets.

The company also promises faster response, availability of genuine spare parts, guarantee, and trained technician standards, now with significantly reduced travel distances and wait times.

All existing warranties, including the lifetime display replacement guarantee (only with greeline issue), software updates, and user commitments, continue without interruption. Next month, the company is slated to debut the OnePlus Nord 6 on April 7, 2026.

.Google TV: New Gemini AI features promise to transform viewing experience on smart TVs. It sports a 6.78-inch HD+ (720 x 1576p) screen with 120Hz refresh rate, 560 nits of brightness.

It also comes with an IP64 PRO rating, MIL-STD-810H military grade durability certification, a 3.5mm audio jack, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, triple slots (for two nano-SIMs and a microSD card) and a Type-C USB port.

The device is powered by 6nm class MediaTek Dimensity 6400 octa-core processor with Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU, Android 16-based HiOS 6, 4GB / 6GB LPDDR4x RAM, 128GB (UFS 2.2) storage (expandable up to 2TB), main 50MP (f/1.85 aperture) camera with a LED flash on the back, an 8MP (f/2.0) front camera and a 6,500mAh battery with 45W fast charging capability.

It comes in four colours-- black, champagne gold, mint green and fantasy purple. It is available in two options-- 4GB RAM +128GB storage and 6GB RAM + 128GB storage-- for Rs 16,999 and Rs 18,999, respectively.

.OnePlus 15T with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 makes global debut. Samsung earlier this week launched a new line of Bespoke AI WindFree ACs. They are available in 23 models, including 4-star variants.

They boast of AI-Driven Cooling, meaning they can adapt to room conditions and user preferences to set the optimum temperature for the room.

Also, it boasts of Dry Comfort Technology to manage humidity effectively during the monsoon season.

With SmartThings platform integration, users can control the ACs via smartphones or voice assistants (Bixby, Alexa, Google Assistant).

It also comes with AI Energy Mode, which optimises cooling for up to 30 per cent energy savings. And, they come with a 5-year comprehensive warranty and a 10-year warranty on the AI Inverter Compressor. The AC prices start at Rs 32,490.

.Apple Business, an all-in-one platform for enterprises, launched. Xiaomi earlier this week announced its FY2025 results. Driven by its AI-led “Human × Car × Home” ecosystem strategy, the company reported strong growth.

The company recorded total revenue of Rs 6,22,842.6 crore (up 25 per cent Year-over-Year), while adjusted net profit rose 43.8 per cent YoY to a record Rs 53,390 crore.

The smart EV, AI, and new initiatives segment emerged as a key growth driver, growing 223.8% YoY and achieving positive full-year operating income for the first time.

Meanwhile, the smartphone business maintained its top-three global ranking, supported by continued premiumisation momentum.

Xiaomi’s IoT business also delivered strong performance, with over 1.07 billion connected devices globally and more than 750 million monthly active users across its ecosystem. The company continues to invest in future technologies, with R&D spending up 37.8 per cent YoY and a strong focus on advancing AI capabilities.

.iOS 26.4 update: Apple adds more Live Translation language support, fixes bugs, boosts security. The new features in the Samsung SmartThings platform promise to simplify household management and improve daily routines.

SmartThings Family Care enables seamless sharing of device access with family members, allowing them to stay updated on household activities through the SmartThings app. This helps create a connected support network that ensures the comfort and safety of elderly parents or relatives living independently.

Through SmartThings-connected devices—such as refrigerators, washing machines, and other Bespoke AI appliances—the system can recognise routine appliance usage patterns. The service provides activity notifications based on appliance usage, medication and appointment reminders, and location-based alerts.

This will come in handy for users who stay away from elderly parents. With the SmartThings app, users will be able to get real-time updates on the working condition of the home appliances and see if they need repair. And, if required, get it repaired in a timely manner, well before it stops working.

.Samsung launches Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37 with triple cameras in India. Godrejs' 2026 summer portfolio comes in a wide range of categories, including split ACs, cassette ACs, tower ACs, and window ACs across capacities from one ton to four tons.

They boast of all‑new ‘Smart Sync Technology’, a first‑of‑its‑kind in the Indian AC market.

With Smart Sync, the Wi-Fi-enabled Godrej ACs can intelligently connect to and control a room fan, ensuring users no longer need to get up at night to switch the fan on or off. The AC seamlessly auto‑manages the fan for uninterrupted comfort.

In addition to Smart Sync, the IoT-enabled ACs offer easy energy monitoring, filter‑cleaning alerts, pre‑scheduled on/off, smart diagnostics, and more.

The new ACs are available in multiple colours--gloss black, matte silver, champagne gold, elegant white, and a reflective mirror finish, alongside the sleek grey Eon Nimbus and the monolithic Eon Regalis.

The regular consumer AC model prices ranges between Rs 37,000 and Rs 75,090. The commercial AC models range between Rs 73,090 and Rs 1,70,000.

.Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Review: Refined with meaningful upgrades. Vivo Y11 and Y21 come with almost the same features but differ in terms of camera hardware.

They feature a 6.74-inch HD+ display with 120Hz refresh rate and come with a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 octa-core processor, 4GB /6GB (Y21only)/8GB(Y21 only) RAM, 64GB/128GB storage, a 5MP front camera and a 6,500mAh battery with 44W fast charging capability.

The Y11 5G features a 13MP rear camera with LED flash, and the Y21 5G sports a dual-camera module with a main 50MP camera with a secondary sensor with LED flash on the back.

The Y11 5G is available in variants-- 4GB RAM + 64GB storage and 4GB RAM + 128GB storage-- for Rs 14,999 and Rs 16,999, respectively.

The Y21 5G comes in three models-- 4GB RAM + 128GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 128GB storage-- for Rs 18,999, Rs 20,999, and Rs 22,999, respectively.

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