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Pixel phones face battery drain issue after April update, Google probes

Pixel users report battery drain after the April 2026 update, with devices losing power quickly. Google has acknowledged the issue and is investigating a possible fix in the next update

OpenAI releases ChatGPT Images 2.0 model for detailed, multi-image outputs

OpenAI releases ChatGPT Images 2.0 model for detailed, multi-image outputs OpenAI launches ChatGPT Images 2.0 with better accuracy, multi-image output and safer image generation, making it more useful

Why China is moving to regulate AI firms bringing the dead back digitally

As AI enables affordable digital clones of the deceased, China tightens rules to address ethical concerns, data misuse, and risks to its political and social ecosystem

WhatsApp reportedly testing paid 'Plus' tier with more features: What's new

Reportedly, WhatsApp is testing a paid 'Plus' tier with themes, stickers, icons, and more pinned chats, while core features like messaging, calls, and privacy remain free for all users

Apple's Cook says he's 'healthy'; new CEO Ternus promises AI products

"I'm excited to continue my journey at Apple as executive chairman," said Cook, 65. I am healthy. My energy is high, and I plan to be in this new role for a long time

Apple's John Ternus steps into spotlight after flying under radar for years

Ternus will take over as chief executive in September for Tim Cook, who turned Apple into a $4 trillion tech colossus during his 15-year run after the death of co-founder Steve Jobs

Apple outgoing CEO Tim Cook takes on crucial new role of global ambassador

Apple said that Cook's work will include engaging policymakers around the world

Apple bets new CEO John Ternus will bring back Jobs-era decisiveness

Apple also is betting that Ternus has a more decisive leadership style, something closer to that of co-founder Steve Jobs

Are phones designed to age faster? The EU wants to challenge this model

EU rules aim to shift control from manufacturers to users, challenging design choices that have quietly pushed faster upgrades and made repairing smartphones harder

How EU battery rules could quietly transform India's smartphone market

A push for durability, repairability, and lifecycle control in Europe may spill over into India, reshaping how devices are designed, supported, and eventually replaced

Microsoft releases Xbox mode in Insider Canary build for Windows 11: Report

Microsoft has reportedly rolled out Xbox mode to Windows 11 Insider Canary users, bringing a console-like full-screen gaming interface to PCs

EU rules: What makes the USB-C port the gold standard of charging ports?

Even Apple will be forced to comply with EU rules mandating USB-C ports for all phones and tablets etc. Here we try to explain what makes this port the right choice for everyone

Apple opens iPhone ecosystem in EU: What it means for consumers, developers

Apple has announced changes to iOS, Safari, and App Store that will be limited to the 27 EU member countries and will roll out with the iOS 17.4 update in March

This EU rule may let you replace your phone battery yourself from 2027

From February 2027, the EU will require many devices to have removable batteries, a shift that could make phones easier to repair, extend their lifespan, and influence global design standards

Apple CEO Tim Cook's record of success: Some numerical highlights

The outgoing CEO Tim Cook, who'll stay on as executive chairman, built up an unprecedented record of success over his tenure

Who is John Ternus, the 25-year veteran at Apple set to be next CEO

This will be the first leadership appointment at Apple in 15 years since Tim Cook took over the CEO role from co-founder Steve Jobs in 2011

India's smartphone market hits six-year low as memory costs surge: Report

Rising DRAM and NAND prices, currency pressures, and weak entry-level demand are driving price hikes for smartphones, according to market intelligence firm Counterpoint

Products launched during Tim Cook's reign that shaped Apple's evolution

Apple has announced Tim Cook's exit as CEO, marking the end of an era defined by major launches like AirPods, Apple Watch, and Apple Silicon Macs

Apple to focus hardware team into five key areas under Johny Srouji

The change aims to simplify the structure of his organisation, which will add thousands of employees and responsibility over the engineering of the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and other products

Read memos from Apple's Tim Cook and John Ternus on CEO transition

Cook, who took the CEO role from co-founder Steve Jobs in 2011, will stay with the company as executive chairman after the transition set to take place on Sept 1