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Tech Wrap March 30: OPPO Find X9 Ultra, WhatsApp on CarPlay, Blaupunkt

OPPO Find X9 Ultra camera. WhatsApp to get CarPlay experience. Blaupunkt Rock & Roll Ibiza launched. OnePlus India exits offline retail. YouTube on Android Auto. Ray-Ban's prescription smart glass

Govt proposes IT rule changes to make advisories binding on tech platforms

Currently, the IT ministry's advisories to platforms - on issues ranging from deepfake labelling to content takedown practices - have functioned as guidance without explicit legal consequences

Android 17 beta 3 update released: Screen rec toolbar, app labels, more

Android 17 beta 3 rolls out to Pixel devices with a redesigned screen recording toolbar, expanded bubbles support, and new home screen customisation options

Platforms have almost doubled-tripled deepfake takedowns: Vaishnaw

Ashwini Vaishnaw flags deepfakes as a growing threat, says social media platforms are ramping up takedowns amid surge in AI-generated content

Bethesda to shut down servers for The Elder Scrolls Blades on June 30

Bethesda will shut down The Elder Scrolls: Blades servers on June 30, with the mobile RPG already delisted from Apple App Store and Google Play Store ahead of its closure

Govt in talks with tech industry, no impact seen from Iran war: Vaishnaw

The Electronics and IT Minister's comments came amid reports that the helium crunch has started impacting global tech supply chains

DoT may push SIM binding deadline for WhatsApp, Telegram and more: Report

The government is reportedly giving messaging platforms like WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram more time to comply with SIM binding rules after companies flagged technical challenges

YouTube adds limited Android Auto support for background play: Report

YouTube is reportedly rolling out Android Auto support, but functionality remains limited to basic playback controls for audio content

WhatsApp is testing a dedicated CarPlay experience for iPhone users: Report

WhatsApp is reportedly testing a native CarPlay app for iPhone users, allowing access to chats, calls, and contacts through a simplified interface designed for safer use while driving

OPPO Find X9 Ultra to get 50MP telephoto with 10x zoom: What to expect

OPPO confirms a 50MP 10x optical telephoto camera for the Find X9 Ultra, aiming to improve long-range photography with reduced reliance on digital zoom. The smartphone will be launched next month

Meta is reportedly working on Ray-Ban smart glasses for prescription users

Meta is reportedly developing new Ray-Ban smart glasses for vision correction users, featuring updated designs and potential performance upgrades to improve everyday usability and connectivity

OnePlus India shifts to online-first model, to exit offline retail: Report

OnePlus is reportedly exiting offline retail channels in India while expanding after-sales support through Oppo's service network amid broader restructuring moves

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's Privacy Display reduces peak brightness: Report

Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra may appear slightly dimmer at certain angles, with the company linking the change to its new privacy-focused display technology

Apple flags security risks on iPhones running older iOS versions: Report

Reportedly, Apple is alerting users with older iOS versions about active security threats, urging them to update their devices to avoid potential data breaches and hacking risks

DeepSeek down for 7 hours in biggest outage since debut, services restored

The extended downtime is unusual for a globally used app like DeepSeek, which has for over a year carried the mantle of China's breakthrough artificial intelligence service

AMD to deploy Helios AI systems globally, India among key markets

The company aims to capitalise on the demand for AI and proposed data centre capacity ramp-up by global technology giants

DigiHaat gives small sellers AI power in ecommerce for wider reach

DigiHaat rolls out AI tools to help small-town sellers list, price and deliver products online, deepening access to ecommerce via ONDC

In an AI world, the edge is in storytelling: A tool to bridge the gap

As AI floods workplaces with data, companies are turning to storytelling as a critical leadership skill to cut through noise and connect with audiences

India is very uniquely placed in AI tech capability, says Jason Graefe

Microsoft's Jason Graefe says India's AI strength lies in multilingual innovation and SaaS roots, positioning startups to build globally scalable solutions

Indian women ready for AI-focused roles, say it is helping careers

95% of women in tech are ready to shift to AI roles, with many seeing it as a pathway to leadership despite gaps in representation and real-world opportunities