POCO is set to launch the X8 Pro series globally on March 17. The lineup will feature MediaTek Dimensity chipsets and AMOLED displays with 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate
JBL has launched the Grip portable Bluetooth speaker in India with AI Sound Boost, Auracast support, IP68 protection and up to 12 hours of battery life
Meta said that it is prioritising original content on Facebook Feed and Reels while reducing the reach of copied posts and adding new tools to help creators report impersonation
Apple's upcoming iOS 27 update may keep the Liquid Glass design largely unchanged, but reports suggest Apple could add a system-wide slider to adjust the interface effect
Spotify is testing a new feature called 'Taste Profile' that lets users see and adjust how the app understands their listening habits, helping them influence recommendations
YouTube has added background play and offline downloads to its Rs 89 Premium Lite plan in India, allowing users to listen with the screen locked and watch videos offline on most non-music content
Disney+ has launched the Verts feature in the US, a vertical video feed that lets users swipe through scenes from movies and shows to discover content and add titles to their watchlist
Microsoft has introduced Copilot Health, an AI-powered space inside Copilot that analyses health records, wearable data and medical history to provide personalised health insights
Meta is testing clickable links in Instagram post captions for Meta Verified subscribers, a move that could reduce users' reliance on "link in bio" tools like Linktree
Canva introduces Magic Layers, a feature that transforms flat images into editable designs, allowing users to move objects, change text and refine layouts directly in the editor
The Xiaomi Pad 8 combines a bright 11.2-inch display, long battery life and keyboard-stylus support to create a tablet built for streaming, studying, and everyday multitasking
Google Play is expanding paid games with trials, AI tips and cross-device pricing, allowing players to discover, test and play titles across mobile and PC
YouTube is introducing AI-optimised ads for TV viewers that adjust between six-second, 15-second and a new 30-second format depending on how and where users watch videos
OpenAI may integrate Sora into ChatGPT, letting users create AI videos directly in chat, a move that could expand access but may also raise concerns around deepfakes and misuse
WhatsApp is rolling out parent-managed accounts for pre-teens, allowing parents to control contacts, group access, and privacy settings while promising end-to-end encryption for chats
Google has introduced new Gemini features in Docs, Sheets, Slides and Drive that help users draft documents, build spreadsheets, create presentations and find information from select Workspace
Instagram is down for several users, with many reporting problems accessing direct messages while chat themes disappeared from conversations during the disruption
