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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.
Xiaomi 17 may launch globally with a smaller battery than the China model, while retaining flagship specifications, fast charging speeds, and Leica-backed cameras
The Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus sits at the top of Xiaomi's Note 15 lineup, offering a new 200MP camera, a large AMOLED display, and a bigger battery. Here's how it performs in everyday use
Google brings Gemini in Chrome to Chromebook Plus devices, adding AI tools to ChromeOS after earlier desktop-only availability
Samsung has launched the Galaxy F70e 5G in India, marking the first model in the newly introduced Galaxy F70 lineup and expanding the company's F series portfolio in the country
Telegram is rolling out a Liquid Glass-inspired redesign for its Android app, adding a new bottom navigation bar, transparent UI elements and refreshed menus with version 12.4.0
Reportedly, Apple may soon allow voice-based AI apps like ChatGPT to work inside CarPlay, letting drivers use third-party AI assistants instead of relying only on Siri
Reportedly, Google is working on expanding its Quick Share and Apple's AirDrop interoperability to Android smartphones, making file sharing between Android and Apple devices more widely available
OpenAI's first step into consumer hardware could be AI-powered earbuds, with the company reportedly delaying a more advanced AI device due to cost and supply challenges
Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s SoC, the OPPO Find X9s is expected to sport a 6.3-inch AMOLED display and pack a 7,000mAh battery
Apple's upcoming iOS 26.4 update is expected to introduce a smarter AI-powered Siri, new emoji, app-level improvements, and background system changes across iPhone features
Spotify is rolling out a new audiobook feature called "Page Match" that allows users to move between print and audio versions while syncing to the exact page
Meta is reportedly testing a standalone Vibes app after seeing higher engagement within Meta AI, though the company has not shared specific usage numbers
Vivo confirmed that the V70 series will feature Zeiss-backed cameras, a 1.5K AMOLED display, a 6,500mAh battery, and AI tools in Android 16-based OriginOS 6
Apple begins rolling out the iOS 26.3 release candidate (RC) to developers and beta testers with features introduced throughout the iOS 26.3 beta cycle
Spotify is rolling out updates to its lyrics feature, adding global lyric translations, offline access for Premium users and a redesigned lyrics view on the Now Playing screen
Anthropic's Claude Cowork lets AI act as a digital coworker that can manage files and tasks, raising investor concerns about the future of traditional enterprise software and SaaS firms
Google is enforcing its background playback rules strictly, limiting the experience for Premium members only and blocking mobile browser workarounds for free users
Google's Android-based operating system for PCs, likely to be named Aluminium OS, is expected to debut in 2026. A wider rollout, including enterprise and education users, is not expected until 2028
Google is reportedly developing a screen automation feature that lets Gemini perform tasks in Android apps, with early details pointing to limited app support in Android 16 QPR3
Apple's redesigned MacBook Pro models with an OLED display and M6 chip are expected to launch in the fourth quarter of 2026, as per a report