This Week in Tech: Samsung Galaxy F17, Nikon ZR, Canon EOS C50, and More Launched

In the second week of September 2025, Apple launches included marketing of iPhone 17 series, the AirPods Pro 3, and the new Apple Watch. Following that was a succession of other major tech launches, including Samsung offering budget phones, Nikon and Canon packing in pro-grade cameras, along with the latest laptops, wearables, and earbuds. Here's a quick rundown of the biggest releases.

Samsung Galaxy F17 5G

Samsung extended its F-series in India with the launch of the Galaxy F17 5G, which is being marketed as the slimmest and most durable smartphone in its class.

• Specs: 7.5mm slim body, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, IP54 rating, 50MP triple rear camera with OIS, 13MP selfie camera, FHD+ Super AMOLED display.
• Performance: 5nm Exynos 1330 chipset, 5000mAh battery with 25W charging, AI features including Circle to Search and Gemini Live.
• Price: ₹14,499 (4GB + 128GB), ₹15,999 (6GB + 128GB).
• Updates: Six years of Android and security updates.

Acer Nitro V 15 Gaming Laptop

Acer has launched the Nitro V 15 aimed at gamers and content creators alike.

• Specifications: Intel 13th Gen Core i7-13620H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GPU, 15.6-inch FHD display with 165Hz refresh rate, dual-fan cooling.
• Upgrades: Up to 32GB DDR5 RAM, 2TB SSD, Wi-Fi 6, Thunderbolt 4.
• Price: ₹89,999 (i5), ₹99,999 (i7).

NoiseFit Endeavour Pro Smartwatch

The homegrown brand Noise launched the rugged NoiseFit Endeavour Pro, built for adventurers.

• Design: Titanium alloy bezel, shockproof, water-resistant to 164ft.
• Features: Dual-band GPS, 9-axis motion sensor, preloaded workouts, built-in flashlight.
• Display & Battery: 1.5 inches AMOLED with 1000 nits brightness, up to 28 days standby.
• Price: ₹9,999 in Carbon Black and Driftstone Beige.

Nikon ZR Camera

Nikon unveiled the ZR full-frame camera-the first big release post its acquisition of RED.

• Specs: 6K RAW recording, RED's R3D NE codec, dual base ISO, 5-axis IBIS.
• Extras: AI autofocus, 32-bit float audio (OZO Audio), lightweight 540g body.
• Price & Launch: ₹1,86,995 (body only), launches in India from October 16.

Canon EOS C50 Camera

Canon introduced the EOS C50, its smallest Cinema EOS RF-mount camera.

• Specs: 7K full-frame CMOS sensor; 7K 60p RAW; 4K 120fps; 2K 180fps; 32MP stills.
• Highlights: First Cinema EOS with open-gate recording; advanced autofocus; detachable pro XLR inputs.
• Price: ₹2,99,900 (body only).

Skullcandy INK'D ANC Earbuds

Audio brand Skullcandy rolled out the INK'D ANC earbuds.

• Specs: Active Noise Cancellation, quad mics, Bluetooth 5.4, multipoint pairing.
• Battery: Up to 43 hours playback, fast charging (10 minutes = 2 hours).
• Price: ₹2,999 (introductory).

Key Takeaway

The launches this week are a testimony to the varied nature of tech innovation — 5G smartphones under budget, gaming laptops on the higher side of the budget than rugged smartwatches and pro cameras. If you are into gaming, filmmaking, working out, or just hanging around, you will find something new to keep busy with.