Harsh Shivam

Are phones designed to age faster? The EU wants to challenge this model

EU rules aim to shift control from manufacturers to users, challenging design choices that have quietly pushed faster upgrades and made repairing smartphones harder

How EU battery rules could quietly transform India's smartphone market

A push for durability, repairability, and lifecycle control in Europe may spill over into India, reshaping how devices are designed, supported, and eventually replaced

India's smartphone market hits six-year low as memory costs surge: Report

Rising DRAM and NAND prices, currency pressures, and weak entry-level demand are driving price hikes for smartphones, according to market intelligence firm Counterpoint

Apple's 2026 roadmap: Foldable iPhone, AirPods Pro with cameras, and more

Apple is expected to enter new segments while updating key products like MacBook Pro and AirPods Pro, with a focus on displays, AI and ecosystem expansion

Google working on Pixel laptop, 'Pixel Glow' lighting feature: Report

References in Android 17 Beta suggest Google is working on a Pixel laptop and a 'Pixel Glow' lighting feature for phones and desktops, offering visual cues for calls and Gemini interactions

Anthropic rolls out Claude Opus 4.7 with gains in coding and reasoning

Anthropic's new AI model improves instruction accuracy, memory usage and multimodal inputs, while introducing safeguards for cybersecurity-related use cases

Gucci may launch Android XR-powered smart glasses in 2027: What to expect

The reported partnership with Google could see Gucci enter the AI smart glasses segment, competing with Meta's Ray-Ban glasses and other anticipated devices, such as Samsung Galaxy and Apple glasses

Tech Wrap April 16: OnePlus Pad 4, Gemini on Apple Macs, Lumio mini LED TVs

OnePlus Pad 4 launching on April 30. Google Gemini gets a dedicated Mac app. Lumio launches Vision 9 mini LED TVs. Realme Buds T500 Pro. YouTube Shorts. Adobe Firefly AI Assistant

Lumio Vision 9 mini LED smart TVs launched in India: Check price, features

Available in 55-inch and 65-inch models, Lumio Vision 9 series TVs support native 4K gaming at 144Hz refresh rate and up to 240Hz at 1080p

Realme launches Buds T500 Pro with LHDC 5.0, Hi-Res audio support: Price

Priced at Rs 2,799, the Realme Buds T500 Pro supports lossless audio transmission with support for LHDC 5.0 Bluetooth codec and Hi-Res audio on compatible devices

OnePlus Pad 4 with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 launching on April 30: Specs

OnePlus Pad 4 will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip and feature a 13,380mAh battery with support for 80W fast wired charging

Motorola Edge 70 Pro to launch in India on April 22: Check specifications

Motorola Edge 70 Pro will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme chip and will feature a 50MP Sony LYTIA 710 main camera sensor

YouTube now lets users turn off Shorts with new time limit option: Details

YouTube now lets users set a zero-minute Shorts limit, effectively removing them from the feed, with the feature rolling out to both parental and regular accounts

Firefly AI Assistant can make prompt-based edits across Adobe apps: Details

The Firefly AI Assistant lets users describe edits across Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Lightroom and more. The update also adds new video and image editing features

Google rolls out native Gemini AI app for Apple Mac users: Check what's new

The Gemini app for macOS adds keyboard shortcuts, screen sharing and system-level access, expanding Gemini beyond web and mobile platforms

BenQ launches 5K monitor in India with Mac-focused features: Price, details

BenQ's new 5K monitor (MA270S) brings Mac-focused features, including colour tuning, Thunderbolt connectivity and multi-display support for creators and professionals

Google previews I/O 2026 sessions with focus on Android 17, AI and more

Early session list for Google I/O 2026 outlines updates across Android 17, AI tools, Chrome and Firebase, with keynotes set for May 19

I switched to iPhone 17e after months on iPhone 17: Here's what I learned

Apple's iPhone 17e fixes key compromises with better performance, more storage and MagSafe, but a 60Hz display and single camera still keep it clearly below the iPhone 17

Apple warned Musk's xAI of removing Grok from App Store over AI deepfakes

Apple reportedly found Grok in violation of its guidelines over sexualised deepfakes and asked for fixes, warning the app could be removed if issues were not addressed

GoPro unveils Mission 1 cinematic cameras with 8K60 recording, MFT mount

GoPro's Mission 1 Series introduces compact 8K cinema cameras with open gate video, a new 50MP 1-inch sensor and GP3 processor, with pricing to be announced at the NAB show