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Tech Wrap Apr 13: Redmi A7 Pro launch, OPPO Find X9 Ultra, XChat for iPhone

Redmi A7 Pro 5G launched. OPPO Find X9 Ultra design revealed. X to launch XChat for iOS and iPadOS on April 17. WhatsApp Web chat themes. Google Messages adds Trash Folders. Apple smartglass

India's data centre market size to double to $22 billion by 2030: Report

India's data centre market is projected to grow sharply on rising AI workloads, cloud adoption and digital consumption, with strong investment flows and capacity expansion across key markets

Google tests iPhone's NameDrop-like 'Tap to Share' feature for Android

Reportedly, Google is testing a new 'Tap to Share' feature for Android, allowing users to quickly share files, contacts and links by tapping two phones together

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 may launch in July with bigger battery, Exynos chip

Samsung's next clamshell foldable could look nearly identical to the Flip 7, with reports pointing to subtle refinements and improved internal components like the processor and battery

India races to build sentinels of the space as orbital threats mount

India explores 'bodyguard satellites' to shield space assets after close orbital encounters, partnering startups to boost surveillance and defence in low-Earth orbit

Google Messages adds Trash folder with 30-day recovery window: How it works

Google Messages adds a Trash folder with a 30-day recovery window, letting users restore deleted chats easily, while Android Go devices get a shorter seven-day limit

OpenAI warns Apple Mac users of security flaws in its apps, releases fix

OpenAI has urged macOS users to update its four apps after a security issue in its app-signing process, warning that older versions may stop working after May 8

YouTube TV app's 90-second unskippable ads caused by a bug, fix released

YouTube has confirmed that reports of 90-second unskippable ads on its TV app were due to a bug, not a new format, and a fix is now rolling out to affected users

WhatsApp Web to soon get chat themes with multiple colour options: Report

WhatsApp Web is reportedly testing chat themes with 49 colour options, letting users personalise chats with different colours, wallpapers and unique styles for each conversation

OPPO Find X9 Ultra's complete design, colour options revealed: Watch video

OPPO Find X9 Ultra's design and colour variants have been revealed via an official video, offering a closer look at its camera system and accessories before launch. Watch the video here

Elon Musk's X to launch standalone 'XChat' for iPhone, iPads: What's coming

XChat, the standalone messaging app from X, is set to launch on April 17 on iOS and iPadOS, bringing encrypted chats, disappearing messages and large group support

Apple testing four smartglasses designs, may unveil by early 2027: Report

Apple may introduce its first smart glasses by early 2027, with reports suggesting four design options and a focus on camera, calls and iPhone integration

Smart pumps power nuclear energy growth in India's clean energy shift

Smart pumps power India's nuclear leap as Kalpakkam Fast Breeder Reactor achieves criticality, marking a milestone in clean energy ambitions

Physical AI explained: Why a bigger shakeup may be round the corner

AI brings intelligence directly into physical systems, allowing them to perform tasks with precision and responsiveness

Follower to leader: India's AI application shifts reshape tech landscape

India emerges as a leader in AI's application layer, with startups driving real-world deployment, enterprise adoption and revenue generation, says SenseAI Ventures

Isro successfully conducts second integrated air drop test for Gaganyaan

ISRO completes second air drop test for Gaganyaan, validating crew module recovery systems ahead of India's first human spaceflight mission

Apple Days sale on Vijay Sales: Check deals on iPhone, MacBook, AirPods

Vijay Sales to start Apple Days sale, offering bank deals and trade-in bonuses on a range of Apple devices, iPhone 17e can be purchased at Rs 60,490 and the MacBook Neo at Rs 60,290

Meta says content norms for teenagers further tightened on Instagram

Instagram rolls out stricter age-based content controls in India, limiting teen exposure and boosting parental oversight amid growing calls for social media regulation

Tech Wrap April 10: Instagram comment, Voice Notes on X, One UI 8.5 beta

Instagram now allows comment editing. X reintroduces 'Voice Notes' to chats. Samsung expands One UI 8.5 beta to older Galaxy devices. OPPO Find X9 Ultra camera. Google AI Mode

Google Search's AI Mode now helps you book restaurant reservations in India

Google's AI Mode in India can now help users find and book restaurant reservations, handling preferences and showing real-time availability across multiple platforms