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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 reportedly planning privacy-focused Siri upgrades in iOS 27, including automatic chat deletion, chatbot-style conversations, and AI-generated Genmoji suggestions
Instagram has rolled out a Snapchat-like Instants feature for disappearing photos, but users can also disable the feature or undo accidentally shared images. Here's a step-by-step guide
Netflix is reportedly building a generative AI animation studio called INKubator to create short-form animated content and explore AI-driven storytelling
Spotify is adopting Apple's HLS streaming standard for video podcasts while also lowering Premium subscription prices and removing its Lite plan in India
Reportedly, WhatsApp is testing a new 'After Reading' timer for disappearing messages, allowing chats to vanish after being opened instead of relying only on a fixed time-based expiry
Microsoft Edge adds new AI tools such as tab comparison, podcast mode, Journeys, and Writing Assistant to desktop and mobile through deeper Copilot integration
Google's Gemini Intelligence could debut first on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 with One UI 9.0, before rolling out to Pixel phones and other Android devices later this summer
The NoiseFit Diva Araya blends jewellery-inspired styling with everyday smartwatch features, though the companion app and strap quality leave room for improvement
X's new History tab brings bookmarks, liked posts, watched videos, and articles into one place, making it easier for users to revisit content later
Instagram adds Instants, a new feature for sending disappearing photos to friends, and is also testing a separate Instants app in select countries
Meta AI's new capabilities allow the chatbot to hold real-time contextual conversations with the user and take live camera feed as input, similar to what Google offers with its Gemini Live interface
Apple is reportedly preparing major iOS 27 upgrades, including a customisable Camera app, chatbot-style Siri, AI-powered search, and redesigned system apps
Google's Android 17 update brings Gemini-powered AI features, smarter sharing tools, redesigned Android Auto, encrypted RCS chats, and new creator-focused upgrades across phones, cars, watches,
Google is expanding Android's Quick Share with AirDrop compatibility to Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi, Vivo, Oppo, and Honor devices for easier file sharing with Apple products
Samsung's One UI 9 Beta, based on Android 17, brings new AI tools, accessibility upgrades, security features, and deeper Google Gemini integration to Galaxy S26 devices
Meta is reportedly developing a new AI assistant called Hatch that could help users manage tasks, shopping and content across Instagram, Facebook and other platforms
Google Android Show 2026 will stream on 12 May ahead of I/O 2026. Check the livestream time in India, where to watch and expected updates
Samsung's One UI 8.5 update adds a feature that can automatically detect and block apps sending excessive advertisement notifications on Galaxy devices
Google says threat actors likely used AI tools to identify and develop a zero-day exploit, marking what it describes as the first known case of its kind
WhatsApp has started rolling out WhatsApp Plus to select users, adding custom themes, app icons, premium stickers, extra pinned chats, and personalised ringtone options