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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

Meta AI gets support for Hindi, new features on WhatsApp, Instagram, more

Meta is also exploring ways to integrate AI into the Quest headset. In a preview, it shows how AI will allow users to ask questions about what they see in their surrounding

Tech wrap Jul 24: Apple Watch for kids, Galaxy Z Fold 6 sale, Meta AI, more

Apple Watch 'For Your Kids' launched in India, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, Flip 6 now on sale. Meta AI gets support for Hindi. iOS 18 dev beta 4 released. HMD Crest launch on July 25

Spotify could finally offer hi-res lossless audio with a new deluxe plan

Reportedly, the new subscription tier of Spotify will offer lossless audio similar to what the company announced in 2021 with Spotify HiFi

HMD Crest series set to launch in India on July 25: All you need to know

HMD announced the launch in a post on X. The maiden self-branded smartphone line from Finnish maker will be available for purchase on e-commerce platform Amazon

Galaxy Z Fold 6, Flip 6 along with new Samsung wearables set for sale today

With the new Galaxy Z series foldables, Galaxy Buds 3 series, Watch 7 and Watch Ultra, Samsung has focused more on software and Galaxy AI enhancements

Adobe introduces Firefly AI-powered features in Illustrator and Photoshop

Adobe said the new features will allow users to create and edit in innovative ways. Some new tools are available in the beta versions of Illustrator and Photoshop, while others are accessible widely

Crowdstrike blames defect in content update for massive global IT crash

The incident crashed Microsoft Windows computer systems around the world on Friday, taking down airline, banking and stock exchange operations from Australia and Japan to the UK

Apple Watch 'For Your Kids' now available in India: Eligibility, features

Apple Watch For Your Kids is now available in India on cellular models of Apple Watch Series 4 or later or Apple Watch SE, paired with iPhone 8 or later

Apple Intelligence: Apple Music to feature AI-generated playlist artworks

With iOS 18, Apple would likely add a new "Create Image" button on the editing page of a Playlist in Apple Music that would lead to the new AI-powered Image Playground app

YouTube Music updates artist pages on Android and iOS for easier navigation

The improved artist page makes the layout compact. The redesign is a server-side update and users will not have to manually update the app for the changes to be visible

Amazon Prime Video revamp brings AI-powered features and an improved design

Soon, the streaming platform will offer AI generated content recommendations. Moreover, it will show simplified synopsis, new animations, and smooth page transitions

Apple releases iOS 18 developer beta 4: What's new, how to install and more

Apple has not put up any AI-powered tools and features for testing on iOS 18 developer beta. However, the subsequent release targeted at developers is expected to pack initial set of features

Alphabet's revenue exceeds expectations, boosted by cloud computing

The tech giant is also providing cloud-computing services to fast-growing startups, fueling consistent profitability for that business after years of losing money

Apple Inc likely to release foldable iPhone as early as 2026: Report

Apple's foldable iPhone has progressed from the ideation stage, the report said, citing two people with knowledge of the matter

Zuckerberg's Meta aims to rival OpenAI, Google with new Llama AI model

Meta uses its Llama models to power its AI chatbot, called Meta AI, which operates inside its apps, including Instagram and WhatsApp, and also as a separate web product

Google makes U-turn, dropping plan to remove cookies on Chrome browser

In a blog post on Monday, Google said it decided to abandon the plan after considering the impact of the changes on publishers, advertisers and everyone involved in online advertising industry

Alphabet results to set tone for big tech on advertising, cloud: Report

Alphabet, which has gained more than 16% since its blowout first-quarter report, needs to show that spending on AI is continuing to drive revenue in its cloud and advertising businesses

Tech wrap Jul 23: iOS 18, Redmi Pad Pro launch, WhatsApp, Vivo V40, more

Apple on track to publicly release iOS 18 in September. Xiaomi set to launch Redmi Pad Pro on July 29. WhatsApp tests Airdrop like offline sharing option on iOS. Vivo V40 launching in India soon