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Motorola powers up with moto g06 Power launch
MUMBAI: If endurance had a smartphone, it would be the moto g06 Power. Motorola has unveiled its latest entry-level powerhouse, packing a segment-leading 7000mAh battery that promises up to three days of continuous use, perfect for marathon calls, streaming sessions, or non-stop gaming.
The device doesn’t just last long, it looks and plays the part. Boasting a massive 6.88” HD plus display with a 120Hz refresh rate, Water touch technology, and Dolby Atmos stereo speakers, the moto g06 Power delivers an immersive entertainment experience straight from your hand.
Photography enthusiasts get a 50MP Quad pixel rear camera and an 8MP front shooter, capturing vivid, detailed shots in any lighting. Meanwhile, the Mediatek helio G81 extreme processor with up to 12GB RAM ensures smooth multitasking, while Android 15 and Moto’s UX features provide personalisation, security, and effortless usability.
Wrapped in Pantone-curated vegan leather finishes: Tapestry, Laurel Oak, and India-exclusive Tendril, the phone combines style with durability, featuring IP64 water resistance and Corning Gorilla glass 3. Fast charging delivers up to seven hours of power in just 15 minutes, making downtime practically obsolete.
Available from 11th October on Flipkart, Motorola.in, and leading stores across India for Rs 7,499, the moto g06 Power sets a new benchmark in the entry-level segment, proving big things come in sleek, long-lasting packages.
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AI becomes key tool for Indian travellers, Agoda report finds
68 per cent plan to use AI for trips as 33 per cent already rely on it.
MUMBAI: Holiday planning is getting a software upgrade less “Where should we go?” and more “What does the algorithm say?” Indian travellers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to map their journeys, with new data from Agoda’s 2026 Travel Outlook Report suggesting that AI is fast becoming central to how trips are imagined, planned and booked.
While 33 per cent of respondents said they already use AI tools for travel planning, a far larger 68 per cent indicated they are likely to rely on it for their next trip pointing to a sharp acceleration in adoption in a market already comfortable with digital-first travel.
What travellers want from AI, however, goes well beyond basic search. The report shows 38 per cent are looking for recommendations on local attractions and activities, while 37 per cent expect personalised itineraries. Destination discovery remains a key use case at 29 per cent, with dining suggestions (23 per cent) and budget management (22 per cent) also emerging as practical applications.
The shift reflects a broader change in expectations AI is no longer a novelty but a planning companion expected to work across every stage of the journey, from inspiration to execution.
Trust levels appear to be keeping pace. Nearly 88 per cent of respondents said they either trust or feel neutral about AI-generated recommendations, including 53 per cent who expressed clear confidence. This builds on earlier trends, with Agoda’s 2025 survey showing nine in ten Indian travellers already using apps to book travel suggesting AI adoption is more evolution than disruption.
The company has been testing this appetite through initiatives such as its 2025 AI-powered Vacation Planner campaign, which generated customised itineraries and visuals based on user inputs, delivered with a layer of celebrity-led engagement.
For platforms like Agoda, which aggregates more than 6 million properties, over 130,000 flight routes and 300,000 travel activities, AI offers a way to navigate scale without overwhelming users turning abundance into relevance.
As AI continues to embed itself into everyday decision-making, India is emerging as a market where travel planning is not just going digital, but decisively intelligent.
