Apple launches iPhone 16e; TCS to issue increment letters by March; JioHotstar’s new subscription plan; Elon Musk’s xAI revealed Grok 3 AI chatbot and other top tech news of the week

This week brought several major developments in the tech world. Apple launched the iPhone 16e, its most affordable iPhone of 2025, while TCS announced it will issue annual salary hike letters by March. In the streaming space, JioHotstar introduced a new subscription plan, enhancing entertainment options for users. Meanwhile, Elon Musk’s xAI revealed Grok 3, the latest iteration of its AI chatbot, promising significant improvements in reasoning and performance. Here’s a roundup of the top tech news of the week.

Apple iPhone 16e launched in India