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Sweta Kumari

Sweta Kumari

Sweta Kumari

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.

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Apple's iOS 26.5.1 fixes low-battery charging issue on iPhone 17 series

Apple has released iOS 26.5.1 for iPhone 17 and iPhone Air users, bringing a fix for a charging issue that could prevent wired charging when the battery is nearly drained

Apple's iOS 26.5.1 fixes low-battery charging issue on iPhone 17 series
Updated On : 02 Jun 2026 | 3:20 PM IST

WhatsApp may soon flag scam messages without reading your chats: Details

WhatsApp is reportedly developing a Scam Alert feature that could warn users about suspicious messages from unknown contacts without reading chats or compromising end-to-end encryption

WhatsApp may soon flag scam messages without reading your chats: Details
Updated On : 02 Jun 2026 | 2:18 PM IST

Amazon Music adds ads for Prime members, ad-free costs extra: Details here

Amazon Music for Prime users will now include ads, while ad-free listening, offline downloads and premium audio quality move to the new Music Unlimited subscription

Amazon Music adds ads for Prime members, ad-free costs extra: Details here
Updated On : 02 Jun 2026 | 11:38 AM IST

Meta eyes broader AI wearable push with new glasses; pendant in works too

Meta is reportedly developing four new smart glasses, an AI-powered pendant, and a consumer AI assistant as competition from Google and Apple intensifies

Meta eyes broader AI wearable push with new glasses; pendant in works too
Updated On : 02 Jun 2026 | 11:26 AM IST

Gemini Spark arrives for Google AI Ultra users: How the agentic AI works

Introduced at Google I/O, Gemini Spark is rolling out to AI Ultra users in the US, offering a proactive AI agent that can automate tasks across apps and services

Gemini Spark arrives for Google AI Ultra users: How the agentic AI works
Updated On : 01 Jun 2026 | 3:49 PM IST

WhatsApp for mobile may get a logout option without deleting chats: Report

WhatsApp is testing a native logout option that allows users to sign out without uninstalling the app or deleting the account, while preserving chats, settings and login information

WhatsApp for mobile may get a logout option without deleting chats: Report
Updated On : 01 Jun 2026 | 3:14 PM IST

Apple Music may follow Spotify with free and low-cost subscriptions: Report

Clues discovered in the Apple Music Android beta suggest the company may be testing different subscription tiers, though it remains unclear what changes are being planned

Apple Music may follow Spotify with free and low-cost subscriptions: Report
Updated On : 01 Jun 2026 | 12:49 PM IST

Apple's iOS 28 could represent bigger leap than iOS 27 with AI Siri: Report

Apple has begun work on iOS 28 and macOS 28, with the 2027 software releases expected to be more significant than the upcoming iOS 27 update, reported Bloomberg

Apple's iOS 28 could represent bigger leap than iOS 27 with AI Siri: Report
Updated On : 01 Jun 2026 | 11:20 AM IST

YouTube introduces new podcast listening features for Premium subscribers

YouTube is introducing new Premium features aimed at podcast listeners, including easier playback controls, automatic speed adjustments, and AI-powered podcast recommendations

YouTube introduces new podcast listening features for Premium subscribers
Updated On : 29 May 2026 | 5:12 PM IST

Gemini app users in India can now edit videos using Omni AI model

Google's Gemini Omni is now available in India, allowing users to upload and transform videos through conversational AI prompts without traditional editing tools

Gemini app users in India can now edit videos using Omni AI model
Updated On : 29 May 2026 | 5:07 PM IST

Spotify updates app with bulk playlist actions, mobile folders, and more

Spotify is introducing several usability upgrades, including playlist folders on mobile, improved queue management, background downloads on iOS, and a new reshuffle feature for Premium user

Spotify updates app with bulk playlist actions, mobile folders, and more
Updated On : 29 May 2026 | 3:08 PM IST

From ChatGPT-style chats to AI search: What Apple's next Siri may look like

Ahead of WWDC 2026, Bloomberg's report offers an early look at Apple's reported Siri redesign, ChatGPT-like AI experience, Camera upgrades, and other iOS 27 features

From ChatGPT-style chats to AI search: What Apple's next Siri may look like
Updated On : 29 May 2026 | 1:07 PM IST

Anthropic upgrades Claude AI with Opus 4.8: What's new in flagship model

Claude Opus 4.8 arrives with benchmark improvements, enhanced AI agent capabilities, and new features designed for developers, enterprises, and everyday users

Anthropic upgrades Claude AI with Opus 4.8: What's new in flagship model
Updated On : 29 May 2026 | 11:14 AM IST

OnePlus Nord 6 price jumps again as smartphone costs continue rising

Smartphone prices are rising even after launch, with the OnePlus Nord 6 getting its second price hike in a week amid growing memory costs and AI-driven hardware demand

OnePlus Nord 6 price jumps again as smartphone costs continue rising
Updated On : 28 May 2026 | 4:42 PM IST

YouTube will now auto-detect and label AI-generated realistic videos

YouTube is introducing automatic AI-generated video detection, clearer AI labels, and new personalised discovery feeds built around users' moods, interests, and prompts

YouTube will now auto-detect and label AI-generated realistic videos
Updated On : 28 May 2026 | 2:25 PM IST

Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp to have paid versions; here's what you'll get

Meta expands beyond ads with paid Plus subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, alongside new Meta AI and creator-focused Meta One premium plans

Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp to have paid versions; here's what you'll get
Updated On : 28 May 2026 | 12:27 PM IST

Apple rolls out first iOS 26.6 developer beta for iPhone ahead of WWDC 2026

Apple rolls out first iOS 26.6 developer beta for iPhone ahead of WWDC 2026, bringing bug fixes, security updates and minor improvements as focus shifts toward iOS 27

Apple rolls out first iOS 26.6 developer beta for iPhone ahead of WWDC 2026
Updated On : 27 May 2026 | 4:31 PM IST

After iOS, XChat app is coming to Android with encrypted chats: Details

X is preparing to bring XChat to Android, expanding its standalone encrypted messaging app with disappearing messages, screenshot blocking and large group chat support

After iOS, XChat app is coming to Android with encrypted chats: Details
Updated On : 27 May 2026 | 3:39 PM IST

Amazon launches Alexa+ ready Echo Dot Max, Studio in India: Price, features

Available in India, the new Amazon Echo Dot Max and Echo Studio smart speakers come with upgraded audio, Dolby Atmos support, Alexa integration and smart home automation features

Amazon launches Alexa+ ready Echo Dot Max, Studio in India: Price, features
Updated On : 27 May 2026 | 1:57 PM IST

WhatsApp is letting users hide phone numbers with usernames: How to setup

WhatsApp has started rolling out usernames that could let users connect without sharing phone numbers, offering a more private way to chat with unknown contacts and groups

WhatsApp is letting users hide phone numbers with usernames: How to setup
Updated On : 27 May 2026 | 1:04 PM IST