Diwali Tech Buzz: Bumper Offers Live, OnePlus 15 Launch Date Leaked & AirPods 5 Tipped with Camera
The festive tech season in India is reaching a fever pitch, with three major stories dominating the headlines today. Major e-commerce platforms have kicked off their Diwali Bumper Offers, bringing massive discounts on top gadgets. In the world of future tech, a reliable leaker has revealed the potential OnePlus 15 launch date, and a stunning new report suggests the upcoming Apple AirPods 5 could come equipped with a built-in camera.
Here’s a breakdown of the top tech news you need to know.
Diwali Bumper Offers Go Live on Amazon & Flipkart
The much-awaited festive sales are now live, with Amazon’s Great Indian Festival and Flipkart’s Big Billion Days offering some of the steepest discounts of the year.
- Smartphones: This is the hottest category, with last year’s flagship models seeing massive price drops. The iPhone 16 is available at its lowest-ever price, starting from under ₹50,000 with bank offers. The Samsung Galaxy S25 is also available with a significant exchange bonus of up to ₹10,000.
- Laptops and Electronics: Laptops are seeing discounts of up to 40%, with gaming laptops from Acer and ASUS being the top attractions. Audio products are a major highlight, with deals on Sony headphones and Boat Airdopes.
- Bank Offers: Amazon’s sale is powered by a 10% instant discount for SBI cardholders, while Flipkart is offering a similar discount for ICICI and Axis Bank customers.
OnePlus 15 Launching Date Leaked
The excitement for OnePlus’s next true flagship is building. According to a post on X (formerly Twitter) by renowned tech leaker @TechInsider, the global launch for the OnePlus 15 is set for January 28, 2026.
The leak also shed light on some of the key specifications for the upcoming device, which is set to be a performance powerhouse.
- Processor: It will be one of the first phones to be powered by the recently announced Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset.
- Camera: The partnership with Hasselblad continues, with the OnePlus 15 expected to feature a new 1-inch Sony primary camera sensor for drastically improved low-light photography.
- Display: A next-generation 6.8-inch “Super Fluid” LTPO 4.0 AMOLED display with a peak brightness of over 3,000 nits is expected.
- Design: The leak suggests a refined design with a new matte-finish ceramic back option and a redesigned camera island.
Apple AirPods 5 Tipped to Feature a Camera
In what could be the most revolutionary update to the product line, a new report from a noted Apple analyst suggests that the company is testing a version of the Apple AirPods 5 with a built-in camera.
The report indicates that the Pro model of the next-generation AirPods could integrate a low-power, wide-angle camera into the stem of one of the earbuds. The potential uses for this are groundbreaking:
- AI Integration: The camera could work seamlessly with a new, more advanced version of Siri, allowing the AirPods to “see” your environment and provide contextual information. For example, you could look at a landmark and ask, “What is this building?”
- Hands-Free Capture: It could allow for quick, hands-free photo and video capture without ever taking out your iPhone.
- Accessibility: The feature could have major accessibility benefits, potentially assisting visually impaired users by describing their surroundings.
The report suggests that the AirPods 5 are still in the early stages of development and are expected to be launched alongside the iPhone 18 in September 2026.
From massive deals available today to a glimpse of the next generation of flagship phones and wearables, the tech world is buzzing with excitement this Diwali season.