Latest Tech News August 2025 – FASTag Annual Pass, Aadhar Big Update, OPPO K13 Turbo 2X,XXX?😲, OnePlus 15R Specs?, Apple AI Browser, vivo Y400

Yug Buzz Latest Tech News August 2025

🛣 FASTag Annual Pass Launched at ₹3,000

The government has introduced a new FASTag Annual Pass that aims to benefit frequent highway users:

Price: ₹3,000
Launch Date: August 15, 2025
Benefits: 200 toll-free trips across national highways and expressways
Effective Cost Per Trip: As low as ₹15

This move simplifies toll payments and makes travel more economical for daily commuters.

📱 India Breaks Record in Smartphone Exports

India has recorded its highest-ever smartphone exports in Q1 2026 (March–June):

Total Exports: $7.72 billion
Growth: 58% increase from last year ($4.9 billion)
Apple iPhone Exports: $6 billion (82% growth)

The surge is mainly driven by iPhone production in India, strengthening India’s position as a global manufacturing hub.

💡 India’s Semiconductor Market Set to Triple by 2030

India’s semiconductor sector is growing at an accelerated pace:

2023 Market Size: $38 billion
2030 Projection: Over $100 billion
Growth Drivers:
- Government-backed semiconductor missions
- Domestic chip fabrication (including 28nm nodes)
- Increase in demand for AI, EVs, and smartphones

This rapid development could make India a key player in global chip manufacturing.

🔍 Apple’s Secret AI Search Engine in Development

Apple is working on a new AI-powered search engine, which may compete with:

Google Gemini
OpenAI’s ChatGPT

While still in early stages, experts suggest Apple may fast-track development by acquiring existing AI startups.

📱 Upcoming & Launched Smartphones in August 2025

🔹 vivo Y400 5G (Launched)

Price: ₹21,999 (8GB/128GB), ₹23,999 (8GB/256GB)
Key Specs: 4Z2 processor, 6,000mAh battery, 90W fast charging

🔹 POCO M7 Plus (Coming Soon)

Possible Redmi 15 Rebrand
Specs: 6S3 processor, FD+ 144Hz display, 7,000mAh battery, 33W charging

🔹 OPPO K13 Turbo Series (Launching August 11)

Turbo: Dimensity 8450 | Turbo Pro: 8S Zen4
Expected Price: Turbo under ₹25,000; Turbo Pro under ₹30,000

🔹 OnePlus Ace 6 / OnePlus 15R (Leaked)

Snapdragon 8 Series chipset
7,000mAh battery, 90W–100W fast charging
165Hz display, triple rear cameras (wide, ultrawide, telephoto)
Ultrasonic fingerprint scanner

🧠 Chipset Innovations & Hardware Updates

MediaTek Dimensity 9500
- 40% GPU efficiency improvement
- Supports 100FPS ray tracing for enhanced mobile gaming
Samsung Exynos 2600
- First 2nm GAA chip from Samsung
- Expected in flagship Galaxy devices soon

🚨 Major Industry Headlines

$10.6 Million Phone Theft
- Over 12,000 units of Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 stolen at London Heathrow Airport during transit
Origin OS Global Launch Canceled
- OPPO confirms Origin OS will not be launched in India or other global markets

⚡ Tech Updates

UIDAI e-Aadhaar App:
- New app launching by end of 2025 with QR code verification for instant digital identity checks
Spotify India:
- Premium prices increased by 17% to 28%
Apple Store Expansion:
- New outlets planned in India and the UAE
Samsung Project Muhan:
- Tri-fold smartphone and XR headset expected later in 2025

🔚 Conclusion

India’s tech industry continues to make global headlines, from massive export growth to AI and chip manufacturing advancements. With major smartphone launches and AI development in progress, August 2025 has started strong for the tech world.