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Older iPhones may get pricier as Apple withdraws retail incentives

Withdrawal of demand-generation support may trim discounts on older iPhones, raising effective prices by up to ₹5,000 in India, reports say

Goldman Sachs' new adviser Rishi Sunak urges small firms to adopt AI

Sunak championed the use of AI when he was in government, pledging more than £100 million to help regulators and universities tackle challenges around the technology

Strategic M&As start to dominate India's deep-tech exit landscape

Investors say strategic M&As will lead deep-tech exits in India, with IPOs and secondary deals gaining ground as the ecosystem matures and global firms seek proprietary technology

Tech Wrap March 27: WhatsApp update, Redmi 15A launched, Apple Mac Pro

WhatsApp releases new updates. Redmi 15A launched. Apple discontinues the Mac Pro. Google brings Gemini 3.1 Flash Live AI model. Gemini supports chat and memory imports. Siri in iOS 27

WhatsApp now lets you transfer chats between Android and iOS: How-to guide

WhatsApp now allows chat transfer between Android and iPhone, letting users move messages, media, and history across platforms without third-party apps

OpenAI's Adult mode for ChatGPT may have been shelved indefinitely: Report

OpenAI may have indefinitely shelved ChatGPT's Adult Mode, as internal concerns over ethics, user safety, and technical limitations outweigh its potential engagement gains

SoftBank secures $40 billion loan to boost OpenAI investments

SoftBank secures $40 billion bridge loan to deepen OpenAI ties and scale AI investments, signalling an aggressive push in the global generative AI race

Apple may launch foldable iPhone alongside 18 Pro but ship later: Details

Apple could unveil its first foldable iPhone alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models in September, but reports suggest shipping may be delayed due to complex display production challenges

Google Translate brings real-time translation to iPhones through headphones

Google Translate's Live Translate with headphones is now rolling out to iPhone users in India and other regions, offering real-time voice translations in over 70 languages

Apple's 'iPhone 20' in 2027 may feature cutout-free, quad-curved display

Apple's anticipated iPhone 20 could mark a major design shift with a quad-curved, all-screen display and under-display Face ID, as the company prepares for the iPhone's 20th anniversary

Gemini now lets you import memory, chats from ChatGPT, Claude: How it works

Google has rolled out new Gemini features that let users import personal memory and full chat history from other AI apps, making it easier to switch without losing context

Vivo V70FE with 7000mAh battery to launch in India on April 2: What we know

Vivo V70 FE is set to launch in India on April 2 with a 200MP camera, 7000mAh battery, and a 6.83-inch 1.5K OLED display, along with an AI photography suite

Google introduces Gemini 3.1 Flash Live AI model as it expands Search Live

Google introduces Gemini 3.1 Flash Live with faster voice responses, multilingual support, and improved conversations, powering Search Live, Gemini Live, and AI features across apps and service

With iOS 27, Apple may open Siri to Gemini, Claude, more: How will it work

iOS 27 is expected to bring a new Extensions feature, enabling Siri to connect with multiple AI assistants like Gemini or Claude, while giving users more control over integrations

WhatsApp adds multi-account support on iOS, adds more features: What's new

WhatsApp is rolling out updates, including dual accounts on iPhone, cross-platform chat transfer, smarter storage tools and new AI features for photo editing, along with writing assistance

Apple discontinues Mac Pro, Mac Studio to be primary desktop for pro users

Apple reportedly ends Mac Pro lineup with no successor planned, shifting focus to Mac Studio as its main pro desktop offering

Wikipedia restricts AI use in article writing, cites policy violations

Wikipedia has updated its guidelines to limit AI-generated content in articles, allowing only basic edits and translations with human oversight

Apple plans to open up Siri to rival AI assistants in iOS 27 update

The company is preparing to make the change as part of a Siri overhaul in its upcoming iOS 27 operating system update

Apple gives iPhone designers rare bonuses to fight OpenAI poaching

The company granted out-of-cycle bonuses worth several hundred thousand dollars to many members of its iPhone Product Design team

India tech spending growth to dip slightly in 2026: Forrester report

India's tech spending growth is expected to ease slightly in 2026 but remain among the highest in Asia, driven by cloud adoption, AI investments and data localisation trends