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Tech Wrap Mar 19: Fortnite returns, OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro, Realme P4 Lite

Fortnite returns to Play Store. OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro launched. Realme P4 Lite 5G launched. Instagram Reels. Perplexity Comet AI browser app for iPhones. Powerbeats Pro 2 Nike edition. iOS 26.4 RC

Like YouTube Shorts, Instagram now lets you tap to pause reels: What's new

Instagram has rolled out a new tap-to-pause feature for Reels, letting users pause videos with a single tap and resume instantly, replacing the earlier press-and-hold control for easier viewing

Apple's iOS 26.4 release candidate previews new features coming to iPhones

Apple begins rolling out the iOS 26.4 release candidate (RC) to developers and beta testers, with features introduced throughout the iOS 26.4 beta cycle

Spotify fixes glitch that made Premium users hear ads: Here's what happened

Spotify has resolved an issue that caused some Premium users to hear ads and see their accounts marked as Free, after multiple reports flagged disruptions in paid subscription features

Fortnite returns to India for Android users after 6 years of absence

Fortnite is back on the Google Play Store in India after nearly six years, following its removal in 2020 amid a legal dispute between Epic Games and Google

Krafton releases BGMI 4.3 update with Ancient Secret Rise mode: Details

BGMI 4.3 update goes live with Ancient Secret Rise mode, UI overhaul, card collection system and new collaborations, including CSK and KKR content rollout

Perplexity Comet AI browser app is now available for iPhones: Details

Perplexity's Comet AI browser is available on iPhones running iOS 18 or later, bringing agentic search, contextual answers and task automation to Apple users

Ray-Ban, Oakley Meta glasses get support Hindi live-translation: Report

Meta has reportedly rolled out a new update for Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glasses, adding Hindi live translation support alongside more natural AI conversations and additional features

Uniquely placed in AI: Cognizant's Hodjat cites India's tech-savvy pool

India's tech talent and digital foundation give it a unique edge in AI adoption, says Babak Hodjat, even as developers remain central in an AI-driven future

Tech Wrap March 18: OPPO Find N6, WhatsApp on Garmin watches, Fortnite

OPPO Find N6 unveiled. Garmin introduced support for WhatsApp messaging. Fortnite to return to India soon. OPPO A6s launched. GPT-5.4 mini, nano AI models launched. Gemini task automation on Pixel 10

AI chatbots may mirror users' delusions in conversations, shows study

AI chatbots sometimes agree with users expressing delusional or harmful ideas, including suicidal thoughts, raising concerns about how such systems respond to vulnerable users

Garmin introduces support for WhatsApp messaging on select smartwatches

Garmin has introduced support for WhatsApp messaging on select smartwatches. With this, eligible consumers can now access WhatsApp chats and replies

Starfield PS5 release set for April 7 with free update and paid DLC

Bethesda is bringing Starfield to PS5 on April 7, with the launch tied to its biggest update yet, featuring both paid and free content additions

Apple rolls out background security update for iPhone, iPad, Mac: What's it

Apple has rolled out Background Security Improvements for iPhone, iPad and Mac, delivering smaller WebKit security fixes in the background without requiring full software updates

OPPO Find X9 Ultra may get two 200MP cameras and SD 8 Elite Gen 5: Report

OPPO Find X9 Ultra may feature a 200MP main camera and a 200MP telephoto camera along with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip

OpenAI launches GPT-5.4 mini, nano for faster AI workloads: Check details

OpenAI has expanded its GPT-5.4 lineup with mini and nano models aimed at improving speed, cost efficiency and responsiveness in AI systems

After Galaxy S26, Google rolls out Gemini task automation to Pixel 10

Reportedly, Gemini task automation is rolling out to the Pixel 10 series devices, letting the assistant handle tasks like food orders and ride bookings inside apps

Fortnite will return on Google Play Store in India on March 19: Details

Fortnite is set to return to the Google Play Store in India on March 19, ending a long-running dispute between Epic Games and Google

WhatsApp adds new 'You' profile tab on iPhones, replaces Settings section

WhatsApp's update introduces a new "You" profile tab, replacing Settings and adding a profile icon for easier account access

'I love what I do': Apple CEO Tim Cook dismisses retirement rumours

Apple CEO Tim Cook's statement comes amid reports of pressure building on the company's leadership with high-ranking exits from its artificial intelligence (AI) team