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This week on Tech Today, we break down the massive news from Cupertino: Tim Cook is officially stepping down and transitioning to Executive Chairman. We introduce you to his successor, John Ternus, a 25-year Apple veteran and the engineering mind behind Apple Silicon. Will he be the one to bridge the gap between Apple’s legendary past and an AI-driven future? Plus, we have a mid-range battle for the ages! The OnePlus Nord 6 takes on the Nothing Phone 4a Pro in a 5-round shootout. From a massive 9000mAh battery to transparent designs and Glyph lights, we find out which smartphone under ₹40,000 actually deserves your money. Lost your phone? Don't panic. We show you the ultimate guide to Google Find Hub. Learn how to track your Android phone even if it’s offline, override silent settings to find it under couch cushions, and how to use the "nuclear option" to protect your data remotely. Have a suggestion for a phone comparison or a tech tip you want us to cover? Drop a comment below or email us! Don't forget to LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE for your weekly tech fix!
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00:13This weekend on the Tech Today show, one of the biggest eras in Silicon Valley is coming to an end.
00:21The man who took over Apple after Steve Jobs and turned it into a company worth $4 trillion, Tim Cook,
00:28is stepping down.
00:28But replacing him, that might be the toughest job in tech right now.
00:33That's our big tech story, so stay tuned for that.
00:36Also, two smartphones under Rs40,000 and absolutely going at each other.
00:41The OnePlus Nord 6 takes on the nothing phone for a Pro in a one-of-a-kind mid-range
00:47battle where every spec counts.
00:50You don't want to miss this one.
00:51And we've all felt that mini heart attack when you are trying to reach for your phone and it's missing.
00:57Before you start calling everyone around you, we will show you a trick that can help you track your Android
01:03phone in just minutes.
01:05This is a packed Tech Today episode, so get up because we have lots to tell you.
01:10But a story is nothing without the headline, right?
01:13So let's first take a look at the headline-making tech news of the week.
01:22OpenAI has rolled out ChatGPT Images 2.0, a major upgrade in its image generator.
01:29The big change is that now it thinks before creating visuals, making images far more accurate.
01:35It can generate better text inside images, create full comics, posters, infographics and even handle Hindi prompts better.
01:43OpenAI says this is designed for creators, marketers and everyday users alike.
01:54Google CEO Sundar Pichai says nearly 75% of Google's code is now written with the help of AI tools.
02:02That doesn't mean engineers are out of jobs.
02:05Humans still review and refine everything.
02:07But it's a huge sign of how AI is rapidly changing software development, making coding faster and reshaping how tech
02:15companies build products.
02:22Asus has launched its new expert book Ultra in India, targeting professionals who want premium performance in a lightweight design.
02:30The laptop features the latest Intel AI-ready processors, OLED display, improved battery life and enterprise-grade security tools.
02:38Asus says it's built for executives, creators and hybrid workers who want performance without carrying a bulky machine everywhere.
02:53Tesla has officially launched the Model Y in India, marking a major step for the EV giant in one of
02:59the world's fastest-growing car markets.
03:02The electric SUV comes with premium features, long-range battery options and access to Tesla's growing charging network.
03:10With India finally on Tesla's roadmap, the EV battle here just got a lot more interesting.
03:20And Apple has released iOS 26.4.2, bringing bug fixes, security improvements and performance upgrades for iPhone users.
03:30While this isn't a flashy feature-packed update, it fixes stability issues reported by users and patches important vulnerabilities.
03:39Apple is urging users to update quickly because sometimes the most important updates are the ones you barely notice.
03:55There are leaders who build companies and then there are leaders who steady giants.
04:02When Tim Cook took over the job from Steve Jobs back in 2011, the question wasn't just whether he can
04:09lead Apple.
04:10It was, can anyone follow a visionary like Steve Jobs?
04:1415 years later, the answer is no longer a question.
04:17It's a legacy.
04:18A legacy of discipline over drama.
04:22Of scale over spectacle.
04:24Of turning Apple into not just one of the most valuable companies in the world, but also one of the
04:30most consistent.
04:31A Tim didn't try to be Jobs.
04:34He became something else entirely.
04:36The man who made Apple unstoppable.
04:39And now, as Tim Cook prepares to step down, the curtains fall on one of the most remarkable chapters in
04:47tech history.
04:48And the question we have to ask ourselves is, what happens to Apple now?
04:52Whether the successor will live up to the expectations and whether Apple will be able to hold that identity?
04:59That's our Big Tech Story of the Week.
05:10The announcement of Tim Cook stepping down has sent soft tremors through Cupertino and Wall Street.
05:16Tim Cook is officially transitioning to Executive Chairman, effective September 1st.
05:21And the man chosen to lead Apple into its next chapter is John Ternus.
05:26A face that has become increasingly familiar to anyone who has tuned into an Apple keynote over the last few
05:33years.
05:37John Ternus is a veteran of the Spaceship Campus, having joined Apple's product design team back in 2001.
05:44For 25 years, he has worked his way through the ranks, eventually serving as the Senior Vice President of Hardware
05:52Engineering.
05:55He is the hand behind the hardware we touch every day, having led the transition to Apple Silicon and overseen
06:02the redesign of the iMac, MacBook Pro and the iPad Pro.
06:10What makes Ternus the right fit for this role is his deep hardware background.
06:15Unlike Cook's legendary focus on operations and logistics, Ternus is an engineer to his core.
06:22His long stint at the company means he carries the institutional memory of both the jobs and Cook eras.
06:29He is viewed as a product guy who understands the soul of the machines, making him the bridge between the
06:36company values from the past, efficiency of the present and the innovation of the future.
06:48Now, John Ternus represents the future, but his appointment is a reminder of how far the company has come under
06:55its current leadership.
06:57To understand the gravity of this change, we have to look back at the man who was hand-picked by
07:04Steve Jobs himself.
07:05More than just a successor, Tim Cook was the architect of a global empire that redefined what a tech company
07:12could be.
07:14Long before he was a household name in the industry, Tim Cook was busy mastering the boring side of tech.
07:21During his time at IBM and Compaq, he figured out how to move millions of parts across the globe with
07:28total precision.
07:29When Steve Jobs brought him over to Apple in 1998, he rebuilt the entire supply chain from the ground up,
07:36turning Apple into the most efficient player in the game.
07:41Under his leadership, the money side of things went through the roof.
07:45He kept Apple on the track and he drove it to become the first, then third and eventually the $4
07:53trillion company.
07:57We are talking about a revenue jump from $108 billion in 2011 to a jaw-dropping $416 billion by 2025.
08:08He turned the iPhone from a hit product into a global heartbeat.
08:18Cook played the long game by exploring Apple's ecosystem into brand new dimensions.
08:24He ignored the skeptics and dropped the Apple Watch and AirPods, effectively owning the wearable
08:30space before the competition even knew it was a category.
08:34Then he pulled off the ultimate power move, cutting ties with Intel to launch Apple Silicon
08:40Silicon Silicon in 2020.
08:42By designing his own chips, he made the Mac faster and he made Apple products untouchable, locking
08:49in peak performance and even higher margins.
09:03But the real masterstroke, he realized the hardware was just the gateway.
09:08Cook flipped the script and turned Apple into a serious powerhouse.
09:12He transformed the App Store and iCloud from utility tools into a $100 billion empire.
09:27By the time he decided to step down, Cook had transformed the services division into a Fortune
09:3340 powerhouse powerhouse in its own right, characterized by 70% margin and consistent cash flows generated
09:41from 2.5 billion active devices.
09:45Cook ensured that as long as you have an iPhone in your pocket, you're part of the most lucrative
09:51ecosystem ever built.
09:54It wasn't all smooth sailing though.
09:57Cook had to navigate some major storms, like the 2016 standoff with the FBI when he famously
10:03refused to break a backdoor into the iPhone.
10:07He also had to answer tough questions about labor practices and the company's complicated
10:12global supply chain ties.
10:17Now it all comes to Ternus and he's got his work cut out for him.
10:22He's stepping into a world where Apple is trying to catch up in the AI race, finally moving past
10:28the era where Siri felt like a relic compared to the rest of the world.
10:33But his biggest challenge might be internal, the design drought.
10:44With pioneers like Johnny Ive long gone, Apple's aesthetic has shifted from revolutionary to
10:50safe.
10:51For years, critics have called the designs bland or monotonous, with the iPhone looking virtually
10:58the same for half a decade.
11:03Without a legendary visionary to dream up the next unthinkable form factor, Ternus has
11:08to prove that an engineer can still be an artist.
11:12He needs to fix the design fatigue that's settling in while managing a high-stakes migration of
11:18supply chain out of China.
11:22Ternus will be fighting to prove that Apple can still be the world's biggest innovator and
11:27not just its most efficient one.
11:3215 years!
11:34That's how long Tim Cook kept Apple Inc. not just on the top, but predictable in a world
11:40that rarely is.
11:42And in tech, predictability is power.
11:45He turned chaos into control, made Apple a company that doesn't chase trends.
11:51It weights patiently, refines products and then owns the industry.
11:56But here's the twist.
11:57The next era of tech doesn't reward patients, especially the way AI is exploding.
12:03It rewards speed, risk, reinvention.
12:06And that's the handover, because now it's over to John Ternus.
12:11Not just to run Apple, but to stretch it.
12:14From a company that perfected the present to one that has to win the future.
12:20And that is a very different challenge.
12:41The under 40,000 smartphone market in India is on fire right now.
12:47With these two phones turning up the heat even more.
12:50On one side, we have raw power, big battery and flagship ambition.
12:54And on the other, we have design, identity and a completely different philosophy.
13:05This is the ultimate flagship killing battle between the OnePlus Nord 6 and the nothing 4A Pro.
13:11Five rounds, 10 points each, one clear winner.
13:14So, which one of these two should you buy?
13:16Let's find out.
13:17Before we start with the shootout, let's have a quick look at all the specifications that both these phones offer.
13:29Alright, let's start with what you see every single second and also feel it.
13:33The display.
13:34The OnePlus Nord 6 comes swinging hard in this round with a 165Hz AMOLED panel.
13:40Sharper 1.5K resolution and serious brightness peaking at 3600 nits.
13:45This is not just smooth, this is gaming great smooth.
13:50The nothing 4A Pro on the other hand is clean, vibrant with AMOLED technology and capped at 120Hz.
13:57It's good but not pushing boundaries.
13:59I feel that both these displays are absolutely fantastic for daily usage.
14:04But if you want something for gaming, fluidity and gives you that flagship feel,
14:08the Nord 6 is definitely ahead in this department.
14:11So, scores after round 1, OnePlus Nord 6 at 9 and nothing 4A Pro, 7.5.
14:18Next up is the design of these two phones and this is where things flip a little.
14:23The OnePlus Nord 6 is practical, built strong, has IP68,
14:278.69 rating and offers durability for days.
14:31But let's be honest, it's safe but a little boring and then comes nothing.
14:36Transparent back, glyph lighting, instantly recognizable.
14:40This phone is a statement and it stands out.
14:43So clearly, this phone is built to last whereas this one is definitely meant to stand out.
14:48And in a phone market that has a sea of phones looking exactly the same, I feel standing out is
14:54more important.
14:54So, more points to nothing.
14:56So, in design round, the OnePlus Nord 6 gets 7.5 and the nothing 4A Pro gets 9 out of
15:0210.
15:03So after round 2, the OnePlus 16.5 and nothing 16.5.
15:08Hey, we're at a tie right now.
15:10Now, performance is where things get a little serious.
15:15The OnePlus Nord 6 packs a Snapdragon 8S Gen 4 which is a near flagship chipset.
15:21Offer smooth gaming, multitasking and absolutely smooth performance.
15:25The nothing 4A Pro runs on more of a mid-range silicon.
15:28It's good but not built for heavy lifting as the OnePlus.
15:32Now, when it comes to the software, I like nothing OS which is clean, minimal and refreshing.
15:37Whereas, Oxygen OS is also fast, stable but now a bit more mainstream.
15:44So, here's the split in this department.
15:46I feel personality-wise, the nothing 4A Pro really is different than other smartphones in the market.
15:51However, if you want consistency and raw performance, the OnePlus Nord 6 is a better option.
15:57So, in round 3, the OnePlus Nord 6 gets 9.5 out of 10 whereas the nothing 4A Pro gets
16:028 out of 10.
16:03After round 3, total scores are OnePlus Nord 6 26 and nothing 24.5.
16:09Now, camera has never been a strong department for Nord series phones but this year, they have tweaked it a
16:16little.
16:17Because with the OnePlus Nord 6, you get a dual camera system and no telephoto
16:21while the nothing 4A Pro, on the other hand, offers a 50-megapixel tele lens.
16:26On the front, both phones get 32-megapixel sensors.
16:29However, the big difference is 4K recording which the 4A Pro does not offer.
16:35I feel that OnePlus has improved on the camera from last year but that missing telephoto is a big miss.
16:41The nothing 4A Pro offers a good camera for the price and the additional tele lens gives it a half
16:47a point extra.
16:48So, definitely in this department, I would give the nothing 4A Pro that extra half a point purely because of
16:53that tele lens
16:54which kind of makes a difference in photography.
16:56So, fourth round, OnePlus Nord 6 gets 8 out of 10 whereas the nothing 4A Pro gets 8.5.
17:02So, the total after round 4, OnePlus 34 and nothing 33.
17:07Now, the battery department isn't even a competition here because this is a demolition and I'll tell you why.
17:15Because the OnePlus Nord 6 comes with a massive 9000Ah battery that's easily two days of use.
17:22Now, nothing 4A Pro, on the other hand, offers a standard 5400Ah battery bundled with 50W charging.
17:28And there is absolutely no doubt that the OnePlus Nord 6 is indeed the winner in this department
17:34because a 9000Ah battery and the weight class is also not that different.
17:38So, definitely the advantage goes with this device.
17:42I'm not saying the Pro is bad.
17:44It's just that 5400Ah in 2026 might feel a little less compared to a phone that's offering you almost double
17:52the battery use.
17:52So, points for this round, the OnePlus Nord 6 definitely a 10 out of 10 whereas the nothing 4A Pro
17:57gets 7.5 out of 10.
18:00So, verdict time and let's bring all of this together now.
18:05Because the OnePlus Nord 6 dominates the display performance and battery department
18:09while the nothing 4A Pro excels in design and the UI experience.
18:13So, final scores after all of these rounds is the OnePlus Nord 6 44 and the nothing 4A Pro at
18:1940.5
18:20which means the winner of this shootout is the OnePlus Nord 6.
18:25So, if you're looking for pure power, endurance and raw performance,
18:28the OnePlus Nord 6 is easily the best pick.
18:31However, if you're looking for a phone that feels different, looks different and stands out in a sea of seamness,
18:38the nothing 4A Pro still has a strong case.
18:41Since there is not a lot of difference in terms of the points,
18:44I feel that if you pick either of these smartphones,
18:47you're still walking away with a good device under 40,000 rupees.
18:50However, when you prioritize features, if you want more power, definitely pick the Nord 6
18:55and if you want functionality but something that looks this good, the Pro is better.
19:01So, that was our Take Today shootout for these two devices.
19:04If you have any other suggestions for us or if you want any two devices to be compared on the
19:09show,
19:10do write to us and I'll make that happen for sure.
19:19Okay, this is a moment of panic for me and I'm sure it's been a moment of panic for a
19:23lot of people watching this
19:24because when you lose your phone, you kind of lose your identity, right?
19:27Because your phone has your banking passwords, your private images, your messages and so much more.
19:32It's kind of like your identity.
19:33But what if I told you there was a simple way of recovering your Android smartphone
19:38and you just have to follow a few simple steps.
19:41But for that, let me go into the studio because it's absolutely hot here in Delhi.
19:47Hey Google, find my phone.
19:54Whew, it was hot outside.
19:56So, I'm sure if you're an Android user, you must have or might not have heard of Google Find Hub.
20:01So, it's an absolutely brilliant software suite where you can identify some of the features
20:07that exist in your Android devices.
20:09And if you ever run into a situation where your Android device goes missing,
20:14then let me show you how you can find it using some very simple steps and features.
20:19Let's go.
20:26So, the moment you realize that your phone or any Android device is gone,
20:30your first move is to get to any screen, a laptop, a tablet or even a friend's phone
20:35and log into the Find Hub dashboard.
20:42Log in with the same account you used on the device that is lost.
20:45The interface is incredibly intuitive.
20:48It immediately pulls up a high-resolution map showing the last known location of every device linked to your Google
20:55account.
20:58Once you've narrowed down the location to a specific building or any other place, you use the Play Sound feature.
21:05Now, don't worry if you usually keep your phone on silent for meetings or naps.
21:10Find Hub overrides every single volume setting on the device.
21:13It forces the speakers to blast at 100% volume for five straight minutes.
21:19And the sound is so loud, it is made to be heard even if your phone is maybe inside a
21:24bag or under a cushion or hidden any other place.
21:27So, that sound really helps you locate your phone easily.
21:31But let's say the map shows your phone is somewhere it definitely should not be, like a different neighborhood entirely.
21:37That's where the secure and erase tool becomes your best friend.
21:41You can remotely lock the screen and more importantly display a custom return to message.
21:46I usually put my alternate number and a promise of a reward if it gets lost.
21:52But if you're certain that the device is stolen and unrecoverable, you have the nuclear option which is erase the
21:59device.
21:59This triggers a factory reset the next time the phone hits the network.
22:04I understand that this sort of an option is a bit extreme because it erase every single thing on your
22:09smartphone.
22:10But it also ensures that your private data does not fall into the wrong hands.
22:16Now, finding the hardware and everything related to missing devices, I've already showed you how you can activate on Find
22:21Hub.
22:22But I am sure there are so many people who would still have questions around whether the device is offline
22:27or so many other scenarios.
22:28So, let me answer some of the frequently asked questions in this case.
22:33Like for example, the number one question which people ask is,
22:37can I find my Android phone or device if it is completely offline?
22:41A few years ago, the answer was no.
22:44But in 2026, the answer is definitely yes.
22:47Google has turned billions of Android devices globally into a massive anonymous Find Hub network.
22:53Your lost phone sends out a tiny Bluetooth signal that other nearby Android devices can detect.
22:59They securely and privately report the location back to the cloud so you can see it on the map.
23:05Your phone doesn't need a SIM card or Wi-Fi to be found anymore.
23:08It just needs to be near another human being with an Android smartphone and you will be able to recover
23:14it.
23:24The next is an important question and people ask is whether I will be able to track my phone if
23:29I erase it remotely.
23:30I understand this is a crucial distinction but the answer is a big no.
23:35Because once you send that erase command, you are essentially cutting the cord between your Google account and that piece
23:41of hardware.
23:42It is a permanent security measure.
23:44Once the data is wiped, the tracking certificates are also gone.
23:48So yes, treat that erase option as an absolute last resort and only do that if you are sure that
23:54you won't be able to recover your phone and it's been stolen.
23:57Because at least you will be able to safeguard your private data which was on the device.
24:09And one last important question is people ask that do they need to install Find Hub manually?
24:15Well, the answer here is that the ability to find your phone is already built into your Google Play services.
24:22It is likely that this feature is running in your settings right now and you don't even know it.
24:28However, I highly recommend downloading the Find Hub app from the Google Play Store.
24:33Why?
24:34Because the app gives you the indoor tracking interface which uses augmented reality to point an arrow exactly where your
24:41device is hiding.
24:42So it makes the entire recovery process a bit more easier because you have the location on your device and
24:48you can like take the device around and locate your phone or any other device manually using your phone.
24:53So yes, that was a comprehensive look at Find Hub and what kind of features it brings.
24:58And I feel that is absolutely a disruptor, especially for people who keep losing their Android devices.
25:03I understand that it can be difficult tracking devices after they get lost, but I suggest that don't panic, head
25:11to this feature, especially if you're an Android user.
25:14And I'm sure you will find certain elements within the Find Hub application that will help you recover your Android
25:20device.
25:21So hopefully this segment helps you stay connected, stay secure and always come to Tech Today for more tech tips.
25:27Truth be told, I will miss Tim Cook.
25:30He wasn't only a visionary, but his calm demeanor rubbed off on me and really helped me take on life
25:37and the bigger challenges that it has to throw at me easily.
25:41But Apple has a new CEO and I'm excited to see what turners can bring to the company.
25:47Lots to look forward to in the future and what Apple also has in store.
25:51That's all the time that we have for the show this week.
25:54Do write in your suggestions and feedback and we will get back to you till next week.
25:59This is Cyrus signing off.
26:01Take care.
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