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Apple to update browser options in EU, make applications more deletable

In an update later this year, Apple users will be able to select a default browser directly from the choice screen after going through a mandatory list of options

Tech wrap Aug 22: Pixel 9 sale, India-made iPhone 16 Pro, iOS bug, and more

Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL now available in India. Alleged box label of India-made iPhone 16 appears on the web. iOS bug crashes iPhones. Microsoft's Recall AI feature launching in October

Galaxy S24 FE could be Samsung next AI-enhanced smartphone: What to expect

Reportedly, the Galaxy S24 FE will be powered by an Exynos 2400e chip, an underclocked version of the Exynos 2400 chip that powers its premium Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24 Plus models

WhatsApp tests usernames in shift from phone numbers for privacy: Know more

This feature, currently available in WhatsApp Android beta version 2.24.18.2, aims to enhance privacy and protect users against spam

Apple AirPods Max 2nd-gen may launch with iPhone 16 series: What to expect

Reportedly, the second-generation AirPods Max headphones would likely be powered by the H2 chip and bring several audio features from the AirPods Pro 2

iOS 18: How Apple plans to integrate ChatGPT with AI-powered Siri assistant

ChatGPT integration into iPhones will not bind Siri, rather the AI chatbot will work alongside the voice assistant to process more advanced requests

iOS bug crashes iPhones with simple character input: What you need to know

Newly discovered bug in iOS devices causes Springboard crashes when typing specific characters into Spotlight Search. The issue affects iOS 17 through iOS 18.1 and is not considered a security threat

Assembled in India: Alleged Apple iPhone 16 Pro box label appears on web

Pictures of an iPhone 16 Pro box with "Assembled in India" label have reportedly surfaced on the Chinese social media platform Weibo

Microsoft Copilot Plus PCs' headline Recall feature is launching in October

Recall is an AI-powered feature, exclusive to Windows on ARM. It works essentially like a photographic memory, presenting the user with what they have previously seen or done on the PC

Google to help build cyber protection software for Australian infra

The software for organisations such as hospitals, defence bodies and energy suppliers will be customised to be in line with Australia's regulatory environment

Why does Big Tech oppose California AI bill if it wants it to be regulated?

The proposal would mandate safety testing for many of the most advanced AI models that cost more than $100 million to develop or those that require a defined amount of computing power

Zoom raises revenue forecast on growing demand for AI tools in hybrid work

The company expects fiscal 2025 revenue to be between $4.63 billion and $4.64 billion

AI tech giants hide dirty energy with outdated carbon accounting rules

Recently Microsoft reported that its emissions are 30% higher today than in 2020, when it set a goal to become carbon negative

Elon Musk should try something new for a change: Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal

Ola founder recently mentioned that he is not sure why Elon Musk is venturing into the same businesses he is in. He also stated that started his Krutrim AI before the latter launched his AI venture

Samsung enables irregular heart rhythm feature on Galaxy Watches in India

The irregular heart rhythm notification feature is now available on the Samsung Health Monitor app for Wear OS-based Galaxy Watches, including the latest Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra and Galaxy Watch 7

Tech wrap Aug 21: Black Myth: Wukong, iQOO Z9s series, Moto g45 5G and more

Black Myth: Wukong PC game is a hit on Steam platform. iQOO Z9s series smartphones launched. Motorola launched Moto g45 5G in India. Pixel 9 series bundle offers on pre-orders

UK watchdog shuts down investigation into app stores of Apple, Google

The body subsequently launched parallel investigations into both companies for alleged anticompetitive behaviour

Small UPI players show promise even as larger ones continue to dominate

Smaller fintechs gain traction as top UPI apps near 30% market cap limit

Microsoft to release Indiana Jones for Sony PlayStation 5 after Xbox debut

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle video game is now available for pre-order on Xbox consoles and on Steam for PCs

Gmail adds Gemini-powered 'Polish' to help you write, edit email from notes

Polish option in paid-tier Gmail helps users refine the email draft. This is in addition to the Help me Write tool, which allows users to formalise, elaborate, and shorter emails