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Sweta Kumari covers consumer technology and the digital ecosystem at Business Standard, reporting on everything from smartphones and apps to artificial intelligence and emerging tech trends. Her work tracks major developments across software, social media platforms, and AI tools, while also reviewing new gadgets such as smartphones, smartwatches, tablets and more. She closely follows product launches and innovations, helping readers stay up to date with the latest in technology.
Sweta Kumari covers consumer technology and the digital ecosystem at Business Standard, reporting on everything from smartphones and apps to artificial intelligence and emerging tech trends. Her work tracks major developments across software, social media platforms, and AI tools, while also reviewing new gadgets such as smartphones, smartwatches, tablets and more. She closely follows product launches and innovations, helping readers stay up to date with the latest in technology.
Apple is likely to introduce iOS 27 at its upcoming WWDC 2026 with AI-powered image editing tools expected to take centre stage alongside Gemini-powered Siri upgrades
Spotify introduces fitness content with guided workouts and Peloton classes, combining music, podcasts and wellness features in one app
WhatsApp may add its own encrypted cloud backup, letting users store chats on its servers with passkey-based security and reducing reliance on Google Drive and iCloud
Google Wallet now supports Aadhaar-based digital IDs in India, while expanding passport-based ID features to select global markets for easier identity verification
Google Meet now translates spoken audio on mobile in near real time, helping users follow conversations across languages more easily
WhatsApp will stop working on older Android phones from September 2026, as it raises system requirements and adds new features, with users advised to back up chats or upgrade devices
Apple is delaying the next Apple TV 4K launch as it waits for a more advanced Siri upgrade, pushing the expected timeline to late 2026 alongside major software updates
X launches XChat as a WhatsApp rival with no ads, encrypted chats, disappearing messages and large groups, aiming to offer a privacy-focused messaging experience
Microsoft is rolling out an update for Windows 11 to give users more control, reduce forced restarts, and make updates less disruptive with clearer options and fewer monthly interruptions
YouTube TV may soon allow users to create custom Multiview setups with all channels, moving beyond sports-only grids and offering more flexible, personalised viewing options
Meta is rolling out Meta Account, a new system to manage apps and devices in one place, offering simpler logins, shared settings and improved security across its platforms
Instagram is testing a new "Instants" app that lets users share quick, unedited photos that disappear after one view, aiming to bring back more casual and real-time interactions
Google's Android Show on May 12 is expected to showcase Android 17 updates, deeper Gemini integration and early previews of XR, AI-driven features and more
Nothing introduces Essential Voice, a feature that converts speech into clean, ready-to-use text, adds translation and shortcuts and aims to reduce typing with faster voice input
Google has announced new Workspace updates with AI-powered tools, including Workspace Intelligence, improved Sheets features, meeting summaries and automation tools to simplify everyday work ta
X has introduced Custom Timelines, allowing users to pin topics to their home feed, with Grok powering personalised content based on interests and activity, now in early access on iOS
X is set to launch XChat, a standalone messaging app with encrypted chats, disappearing messages and large group support, moving beyond its existing in-app messaging system
Snapchat has introduced Place Loyalty on Snap Map, a feature that tracks how often users visit places and ranks them into tiers, offering insights into frequent locations while keeping data private
Apple has fixed a bug in iOS that could retain notifications from deleted apps, after a report suggested Signal message alerts could still be accessed even after the app was removed
Threads has introduced Live Chats, letting users join public conversations during live events like sports and music releases, enabling real-time interaction instead of post-event reactions