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Iranian hackers targeted WhatsApp of staffers in Biden, Trump admins: Meta

The FBI this week said a hack by Iran of the Trump campaign and an attempted breach of the Biden-Harris campaign was part of a broader Iranian effort to interfere with the US presidential election

Microsoft to host cybersecurity summit after CrowdStrike-induced IT outage

The event will be held on Sept. 10 at Microsoft's headquarters in Redmond, Washington. The company will invite government representatives to the gathering, it said in a blog

Tech wrap Aug 23: Poco Pad 5G, Google Essentials, Instagram profile, more

Poco debuts Pad 5G in India. Google introduces Essentials app for Windows PCs. Samsung announces offers on Galaxy A-Series models. Instagram introduces "song on profile" feature similar to Myspace

Samsung announces offers on these Google AI-enhanced Galaxy A-series models

The Galaxy A-series models eligible for bank offers recently received Google's gesture-driven Circle to Search feature with the firmware update

Apple to release macOS Sequoia alongside iOS 18 in September: Report

Apple is set to launch macOS Sequoia alongside iOS 18 this September, enabling cross-platform features like iPhone Mirroring, and introducing new apps, updates, and AI enhancements

Samsung may steal Apple's thunder with slim foldable debut in Sept: Report

Reportedly, Samsung is planning to launch a Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim model on September 25, which is likely the time iPhone 16 series will come out

Poco hints at Pad 5G India pricing ahead of launch on Aug 23: Check details

Poco Pad 5G was unveiled in May and is already available in select markets. The Indian variant of the tablet is expected to be along the same line

Instagram introduces "song on profile" feature similar to Myspace: Details

Users will be able to add music to their Instagram profile and will be visible in the bio area. Visitors of the profile can play and pause the music

Apple files patent for multiple smart rings that can work in unity: Report

Reportedly, patent documents suggest that Apple might be working on three separate ring device with separate functionalities such as health tracking, voice-assistant, and gesture control

Google introduces 'Essentials' app for Microsoft Windows PCs: What is it

Google Essentials app will be available first on HP-made Windows PCs and will come to other laptops and desktops in the coming months

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