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Epic Games says Fortnite returning to iOS in EU, leaving Samsung app store

Apple had approved Epic Games' marketplace app on iPhones and iPads in Europe earlier in July, after Epic escalated its feud with the technology giant

Foxconn eyes Tamil Nadu facility for iPad assembly amid Apple's expansion

Expanding beyond assembling only Apple smartphones, the Taiwanese contract manufacturer is now considering starting iPad assembly at its Sriperumbudur facility in Tamil Nadu

With Paris Olympics set to open, organisers brace for hacker onslaught

A collection of government, private-sector and Olympic cybersecurity specialists have spent months preparing

OpenAI enters Google-dominated search engine market with SearchGPT

The move, announced on Thursday, also places the AI giant in competition with its largest backer Microsoft's Bing search

Tech wrap Jul 25: HP laptops, Google Maps, Apple Maps, Phone 2a Plus, more

HP launches EliteBook Ultra, OmniBook X Copilot Plus AI laptops. Google Maps announces India-focused features, including flyover callouts. Apple Maps available on web as part of public beta

HMD debuts Crest series 5G smartphones in India with focus on repairability

The HMD Crest series encompasses two identical looking models, the Crest and Crest Max, with different camera setups and RAM and storage configurations

Google Maps to allow direct booking of Metro tickets in Kochi, Chennai

Much-awaited 'flyover-callout' feature set to be rolled out in 40 cities

Phone 2a Plus will be powered by MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro chip: Nothing

In addition to the chip details, Nothing confirmed that the Phone 2a Plus will get up to 12GB RAM and support for virtual RAM extension (up to 8GB) through RAM Booster technology

Google Maps announces India-focused features, including flyover callouts

Google said its new Maps features are being pioneered in India and for India to make navigation and exploration journeys more efficient and sustainable

Nvidia starts supply of new AI chips to Tata Communications, Jio Platforms

In September last year, tech giant Nvidia said that it is partnering with Reliance and Tata group companies to support the creation of AI-driven supercomputers, AI clouds, and GenAI applications

Map war intensifies; Google announces new features to woo users in India

Google recently announced price cut on its Maps platform for developer, applicable from August 1, just weeks after Ola's Bhavish Aggarwal openly nudged Indian developers to shun Google Maps

Soon, you can play two games side-by-side on Google Play Games for PCs

Google Play Games service will soon allow players to jump back and forth from mobile to PC while making sure progress is not lost. In addition, there are super weekly prizes in store to earn

Jio Things launches MediaTek-powered 4G Android Cluster, Module for 2W EVs

Jio Things smart digital cluster is based on AvniOS, an Android Open Source Project-based operating system designed to offer real-time data analytics, customisable interfaces, and voice controls

Western Digital launches portable HDDs in up to 6TB storage capacities

Priced at Rs 15,299 onwards, the 2.5-inch hard disk drives with up to 6TB storage are now available in India on Western Digital Store, select e-commerce platforms, and retail outlets

OPPO Reno 12 smartphone goes on sale with introductory offers: Price, specs

OPPO Reno 12 smartphone is offered in 8GB RAM + 256GB storage configurations at Rs 32,999. Customers can avail a cashback of up to Rs 3,000 from select bank cards

HP launches EliteBook Ultra, OmniBook X Copilot Plus AI laptops in India

Priced at Rs 1,69,934 and Rs 1,39,999, both HP EliteBook Ultra and OmniBook X are available in India on HP Online Store and HP World stores

Apple Maps available on web with limited features as part of public beta

Apple Maps can be accessed on the web using Safari and Chrome on Mac and iPad and Chrome and Edge on Windows PCs

Apple's university student offer: AirPods with Mac, Pencil with iPads, more

Apple is offering AirPods (third-generation) with lightning charging case bundled with select Mac models at no additional cost. Similarly select iPads come bundled with Apple Pencil

How basic customs duty cut on mobile phones will affect cost benefits

Smartphones like Google Pixel and some iPhone Pro models are likely to get some benefit out of the rationalisation

British foreign secy David Lammy launches UK-India Tech Security Initiative

From telecoms and semiconductors to biotechnology and AI, these generation-defining technologies will unlock countless new opportunities and innovations, so we can deliver for working people here