July 2 featured multiple product announcements in wearables, artificial intelligence and connected entertainment. Huawei released the Band 11 Series in India with updated health monitoring tools. Garmin added three new running-focused smartwatches: the Forerunner 70, Forerunner 170 and Forerunner 170 Music. Nothing introduced the limited Phone (4b) RCB Edition in India through a partnership with Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Lumio opened public beta testing for Project Neo, letting users find and play media on supported TVs and projectors via WhatsApp and Instagram. OpenAI published a 30-day AI learning plan aimed at Indian professionals. Oura offered discounts of up to 30 percent on the Oura Ring 4 during Amazon Prime Day 2026.

Huawei Band 11 Series
Huawei introduced the Band 11, Band 11 Metal and Band 11 Pro in India. The devices include a 1.62-inch AMOLED screen reaching 1,500 nits on standard models and 2,000 nits on the Pro. Features cover heart rate, HRV-based sleep tracking, stress monitoring, emotional wellbeing metrics, Pulse Wave Arrhythmia Analysis and over 100 workout modes. The Pro model adds independent GNSS positioning. Battery life reaches 14 days. The series is sold on Amazon and Flipkart from July 2, starting at Rs 6,499, with Metal and Pro versions at Rs 7,999 and Rs 8,999.

Oura Ring 4 Prime Day Sale
Oura announced its lowest price yet for the Oura Ring 4 in India during Amazon Prime Day 2026, running July 4 to July 6. Discounts reach 30 percent, lowering the entry price from Rs 28,900, with a nine-month interest-free EMI option from Rs 2,248 monthly. The ring measures more than 50 health indicators focused on sleep, recovery and wellness. The offer is exclusive to Amazon India.

Nothing Phone (4b) RCB Edition
Nothing revealed the Phone (4b) RCB Edition, a limited smartphone made with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. It will be sold only at the Nothing Bengaluru Store on July 7 starting at 4 pm IST on a first-come basis. The standard Phone (4b) launches the same day at 3:30 pm IST with a Snapdragon processor and on-device AI features. Pricing remains undisclosed.

Lumio Project Neo Beta
Lumio launched the public beta of Project Neo in its TLDR app. Users of Lumio Vision TVs and Arc Projectors in India can search and play content through WhatsApp or Instagram messages in natural language. The feature supports nine languages including Hindi, English, Tamil and Telugu. It is available via a Play Store update from July 2.

Garmin Forerunner Updates
Garmin expanded its Forerunner range in India with the Forerunner 70, Forerunner 170 and Forerunner 170 Music. The watches include AMOLED displays, built-in GPS, adaptive training plans, Training Readiness, HRV Status and over 80 sports modes. Battery life reaches 13 days on the 70 model and 10 days on the 170 series. Prices start at Rs 32,990 for the Forerunner 70, available July 3 on Flipkart, and Rs 39,490 and Rs 45,990 for the 170 models from July 4 on Amazon.

OpenAI Learning Plan
OpenAI released a 30-day AI learning plan for Indian professionals to develop practical skills using ChatGPT.

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