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Apple accuses CCI of overstepping authority as antitrust dispute escalates

After the CCI this month gave Apple an ultimatum to submit its financials and scheduled a final hearing on May 21, the company has urged the Delhi HC to urgently intervene to put the matter on hold

Apple sales forecast surpasses estimates even as Mac shortages linger

Sales will rise 14 per cent to 17 per cent in the period, which runs through June, the company said during a post-earnings conference call Thursday

Anthropic announces Claude Security beta for enterprise customers

AI-powered tool enables enterprises to scan codebases for vulnerabilities and generate patches, with global tech and consulting partners supporting deployment

India emerges as largest market for ChatGPT Images 2.0 within a week

Within a week of launch, Indian users are driving adoption of OpenAI's image tool, using it for anime portraits, fashion concepts and creative storytelling beyond productivity use

Apple to add Siri camera mode with improved visual AI in iOS 27: Report

Apple may bring Siri into the iPhone camera with iOS 27, adding a new mode for real-time object recognition, search and actions, making visual AI easier to access directly in the app

Apple AI glasses' cameras will recognise hand gestures? Here's what we know

Conflicting reports around Apple's AI glasses suggest ambitious camera-based features, though questions remain over whether the technology to support them exists today

Bots dominate web traffic as AI reshapes online threat landscape: Report

Bots account for 53 per cent of global web traffic in 2025, with AI making them harder to detect. The shift is reshaping how systems distinguish legitimate activity from malicious automation

EU says Meta's safeguards fail to stop under-13 users on FB, Instagram

European Commission's preliminary findings highlight gaps in Meta's age verification and safety systems, raising concerns over how effectively Instagram and Facebook prevent underage access

Now, Gemini on Google TV lets you edit images, create videos, and more

Google has rolled out Gemini-powered updates for Google TV, adding image editing, video creation, and Shorts feed, with initial availability limited to select US devices

OnePlus merges with Realme as consolidation continues under BBK: Report

OnePlus has reportedly been combined with Realme under a unified structure, covering global and domestic operations. This follows Realme's integration into OPPO as a sub-brand

Google Photos will let you virtually try on outfit combinations using AI

Google Photos' new AI feature creates a digital wardrobe from your pictures, helping you organise outfits, mix and match looks, and even try them on virtually before getting dressed

Google Gemini can now generate PDFs, Docs and more from chat: What's new

Google's Gemini update now lets users create downloadable files like PDFs, Word docs and spreadsheets directly from prompts, cutting out manual formatting and app switching

White House opposes Anthropic plan to expand Mythos AI technology access

Members of US President Donald Trump's administration have told Anthropic that they don't agree with the company's plan to grant access to its Mythos technology to roughly 70 companies

Anthropic weighs funding offers at over $900 billion valuation, tops OpenAI

Anthropic had previously resisted several inbound proposals from investors for a new round at a valuation of $800 billion or more

US probe into WhatsApp encryption claims ends abruptly: What it found

A US probe into Meta's alleged access to WhatsApp messages ended abruptly after reportedly claiming the company could read users' encrypted chats

Perplexity's Comet browser arrives on Apple iPad with multi-window feature

Perplexity AI has expanded its Comet AI browser to iPad, adding multi-window and Split View support, enabling agentic search and multi-step task execution alongside other apps on iPadOS

YouTube tests AI search tool with guided answers, step-by-step results

Reportedly, YouTube is testing an AI search feature that delivers step-by-step answers with text and videos, letting users ask follow-up questions and get more interactive, structured results

EU tells Google to open Android to wider range of AI services beyond Gemini

EU regulators are pushing Google to give rival AI services the same system-level access as Gemini, a move that could change how assistants work across apps and data on Android devices

AI, affordability reshape India's smartphone buying trends in 2026: Report

Flipkart-Counterpoint report shows AI influences 89 per cent of smartphone purchases as consumers shift from specs to experience, value and long-term usability

Apple's foldable iPhone and OLED MacBook may get 'Ultra' branding: Report

Apple may introduce an 'Ultra' lineup starting with a foldable iPhone and a premium MacBook, as per a Macworld report, expanding its top-end branding strategy