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Apple to open its tap-and-go payment tech to mobile wallet providers in EU

Apple will now allow developers to access its near field communication (NFC) technology to pre-build payment apps for rival mobile wallet providers

Tech wrap Jul 11: Microsoft Surface, Lava Blaze X, Samsung XR headset, more

Microsoft launches Surface Pro, Laptop Copilot Plus AI PCs in India. Motorola kicks off Razr 50 Ultra pre-booking ahead of first sale on July 20. Lava launches Blaze X with a curved AMOLED display

Galaxy Z Flip 6: Samsung to optimise Gmail and Outlook for cover display

The list of apps optimised for cover display has remained unchanged between the yesteryear clamshell-style model and the Galaxy Z Flip 6. However, Samsung confirmed support for more apps is coming

Motorola kicks off Razr 50 Ultra pre-booking ahead of first sale on July 20

Motorola is accepting pre-booking orders on Amazon India. Interested customers can pre-book the Razr 50 Ultra by paying a token amount of Rs 1,999, which will be adjusted at the time of purchase

CMF Phone 1 is being manufactured in India, announces UK-based Nothing

Announcing the India manufacturing of the CMF Phone 1, Nothing said, "it aims to harness the rich manufacturing ecosystem of the country while investing in the local economy"

Soon, you can transfer photos directly from Google to Apple's cloud storage

While the option to transfer images from Apple's iCloud to Google Photos has been available for some time, Google and Apple have collaborated to offer the service other way round

Microsoft launches Surface Pro, Surface Laptop Copilot Plus AI PCs in India

Priced at Rs 116,999 onwards, the Microsoft Surface laptops, based on Copilot+ platform, are available for pre-orders till August 5 with introductory offers

Samsung to launch XR headset later this year to rival Apple Vision Pro

At the Galaxy Unpacked event on July 10, President of Samsung's mobile division TM Roh confirmed that "a new XR platform is coming later this year" in partnership with Google and Qualcomm

Lava Blaze X with curved AMOLED display, 64MP Sony camera launched: Details

Priced at Rs 14,999 onwards, the Lava Blaze X smartphone will be available for purchase from July 20 on Lava e-store and e-commerce platform Amazon India

Samsung Galaxy Fold 6, Flip 6 launched in India: Check price, specs, offers

The 2024 Galaxy Z series foldable devices from Samsung are not much different from the last-generation model, at least on paper, as it pivots focus to software and AI enhancements

Microsoft in $22 mn deal to settle cloud complaint, ward off regulators

Microsoft ranks behind market leader Amazon in the multibillion-dollar cloud computing sector but ahead of Alphabet's Google

Microsoft, Apple drop OpenAI board seat plans amid growing clampdown

Microsoft, which invested $13 billion in the ChatGPT creator, will withdraw from its observer role on the board, the company said in a letter to OpenAI on Tuesday

Crucial to strike balance between AI's capabilities, misuse: Samsung exec

Roh, President and Head of Mobile Experience Business at Samsung Electronics, was speaking at the 'Galaxy Unpacked 2024' event here

Samsung introduces Galaxy Watch 7, Watch Ultra, Buds 3 series: Details here

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7, Watch Ultra, Buds 3, and Buds 3 Pro are now available for pre-order in India, with general availability slated to commence from July 24

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6, Flip6 up for pre-order in India: Pricing and offers

Samsung said that it has optimised the flexible display of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 to bring new AI-powered features that are more suitable for the form factor

Samsung debuts Galaxy Ring wearable in 9 size options and 3 colour options

The Galaxy Ring is supported by Samsung AI features., which it said integrates that all data and insights within its Samsung Health platform for easy access that does not require any subscription

Samsung brings more Galaxy AI features with 2024 foldable devices: Details

The newly introduced Galaxy AI features are on top of the existing ones that it rolled out to the last generation model with the OneUI 6.1 update

Instagram to prioritise short-form content to connect users with friends

Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram, said that the platform will prioritise short-form content over long-form videos as connecting people with friends is part of the core identity of the platform

Microsoft hikes prices for Xbox Game Pass subscription: Check India pricing

Additionally, Microsoft has announced a new Xbox Game Pass Standard plan in place of Game Pass for Console plan that brings support for online console multiplayer

Notepad on Windows 11 is getting Spellcheck and Autocorrect feature: Report

Microsoft has reportedly added Word-like Spellcheck and Autocorrect functionality to the Notepad app on Windows 11, a feature that highlights the misspelt word by underlining it in red