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Too many alerts, too little attention: Why your phone won't stop buzzing

As apps compete for attention on India's smartphones, push notifications have become a key tool for driving engagement, sales, and retention, despite growing user fatigue

WWDC 2026: Apple bets on device-level controls to protect children online

With regulators scrutinising platforms over underage users, Apple's WWDC 2026 update makes device-level parental controls central to child safety

Storage full? How cloud subscriptions became Big Tech's reliable cash cow

As photos, videos, WhatsApp backups and AI content pile up, cloud storage is reportedly evolving from a convenience into one of technology's fastest-growing subscription businesses

CMF Watch 3 Pro review: Good GPS tracking, long battery life steal the show

CMF refines its smartwatch formula with a larger AMOLED display, improved GPS and long battery life, creating one of the most practical wearables in its segment

Ads to algos: Are IG, Snapchat and YT becoming new digital shopping malls?

Social media is no longer just shaping conversations. With creators, algorithms and commerce converging, platforms are increasingly influencing what consumers discover and buy

Why AI companies need consumers to pay for service, but may not get them to

AI firms are betting users will pay monthly for advanced models, but subscription fatigue and bundled ecosystems may reshape how artificial intelligence is monetised

Android's June update adds scam call alerts, digital wardrobe and more

Google's June Android Drop adds scam call detection, new capabilities to Circle to Search feature, a digital wardrobe in Photos and easier file sharing with iPhones

Hybrid agentic inference is coming soon to Perplexity Computer: What is it

According to Perplexity, its upcoming hybrid AI system can automatically route tasks between on-device and cloud models, aiming to improve privacy, efficiency, and performance

Apple Design Awards 2026 winners announced ahead of WWDC 2026: Check list

Apple has announced the winners of its 2026 Design Awards, recognising 12 apps and games for innovation, design, and inclusivity ahead of WWDC

Windows to AI models and Solara: Everything Microsoft announced at Build

At Build 2026, Microsoft outlined a shift across Windows, AI models, hardware and quantum computing, positioning AI agents and on-device intelligence at the centre of its future roadmap

Apple's WWDC 2026 teaser points to possible Siri redesign: What we know

Apple has begun teasing WWDC 2026 with a new "All systems glow" slogan, as the company prepares to unveil iOS 27, Siri updates, and other software announcements on June 8

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'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

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