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OnePlus may launch Nord 6 in April with Snapdragon 8s Gen 4: What to expect

The anticipated OnePlus Nord 6 could debut next month with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor and specifications similar to the China-only OnePlus Turbo 6

Meta revises Facebook rules to curb copied content in Feed, Reels and more

Meta said that it is prioritising original content on Facebook Feed and Reels while reducing the reach of copied posts and adding new tools to help creators report impersonation

Apple iPhones may not get major visual updates with iOS 27: What to expect

Apple's upcoming iOS 27 update may keep the Liquid Glass design largely unchanged, but reports suggest Apple could add a system-wide slider to adjust the interface effect

Realme P4 Lite 5G with MediaTek 6300 to launch on March 19: Check details

Realme has announced that the Realme P4 Lite 5G will launch in India on March 19 with a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor, a 7,000mAh battery and a display supporting up to a 144Hz refresh rate

Apple turns 50: Big bets that reshaped tech and the pressure to repeat

From Steve Jobs' design philosophy to Tim Cook's ecosystem strategy, Apple's biggest products have repeatedly reshaped the technology industry, though not every gamble worked

Google rolls out Gemini task automation to Galaxy S26 in beta: Report

The Gemini-powered automation feature on the Galaxy S26 series allows the AI assistant to carry out tasks across supported apps before handing control back for final confirmation

Spotify will soon let you customise app's music recommendation: What's new

Spotify is testing a new feature called 'Taste Profile' that lets users see and adjust how the app understands their listening habits, helping them influence recommendations

Soon, Instagram will stop supporting end-to-end encrypted DMs: Details

Meta will remove end-to-end encryption support from Instagram DMs after May 8, with the company advising users to download affected chats if needed

China readies 7nm chip production in efforts to boost tech self-sufficiency

China's second-largest chipmaker Hua Hong Group is reportedly developing 7nm chip fabrication technology with support from domestic suppliers and collaboration with Huawei Technologies

MacBook Neo emerges as Apple's most repairable laptop in more than a decade

Apple is widely believed to be targeting the same education markets with its MacBook Neo that Google targets with its low-cost Chromebooks

Deepfake attacks rise 900%, most women take 'no action': Report

Report flags sharp rise in AI-generated deception, with women disproportionately targeted and cybercrime complaints climbing sharply

After India AI Impact Summit, firms turn talk into business globally

A month after the India AI Impact Summit, startups report partnerships, product launches and global leads as India positions itself as a source of AI solutions

India needs to develop SLMs alongside LLMs to ensure linguistic inclusion

A PSA white paper says India must develop small language models alongside large language models to ensure linguistic inclusion, affordability, energy efficiency and public-sector suitability

IISc incubator to up funding for truly deep-tech startups: C S Murali

From academia to enterprise, the institute's deep-tech portfolio of 140 startups targets strategic self-reliance in satellite tech, turbines, and medical diagnostics

Samsung's Choi says AI revolution is unavoidable, urges preparation

This will be different from the previous revolution that happened through the internet and mobile, which impacted human life, said Choi in a media roundtable here recently, after the launch of S26

Meta may cut around 20% of workforce amid rising costs of AI investments

Meta is considering job cuts that could affect about 16,000 employees as the company ramps up spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure, data centres, and AI-driven tools

Tech Wrap March 13: Google Maps update, Lava Bold 2, YouTube Premium Lite

Gemini-powered 'Ask Maps' in Google Maps. Lava Bold 2 launched. YouTube Premium Lite with additional features. Instagram's clickable links in post captions. Anthropic's Claude update

YouTube rolls out background play, downloads for Premium Lite plan in India

YouTube has added background play and offline downloads to its Rs 89 Premium Lite plan in India, allowing users to listen with the screen locked and watch videos offline on most non-music content

GTA Online Community Series event offers GTA$1M login gift and 3X rewards

Rockstar Games has launched the Community Series Showcase in GTA Online, offering a GTA$1,000,000 login gift, triple rewards and free vehicles

Disney+ adds Instagram-like vertical video feed 'Verts' to its mobile app

Disney+ has launched the Verts feature in the US, a vertical video feed that lets users swipe through scenes from movies and shows to discover content and add titles to their watchlist