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WhatsApp plans separate inbox for third-party chats to comply with EU's DMA

In an interview with Wired, WhatsApp said that users will get the option to choose if they want other to contact them using other platforms

Now, Google Maps for Android shows weather and AQI data: Know what is new

Google Maps for iOS also has the weather and AQI data overlay available, but the information offered is limited and not as pronounced in comparison to Android counterpart

Apple defeats Khosla-backed AliveCor lawsuit over its smartwatch tech

Apple has said the meeting was like hundreds of others it has hosted with developers over the years, with no pretense of a partnership

Spotify Q4 results: Revenue up 16% at $3.94 bn, user growth beats estimates

The Swedish music streaming company has ventured into podcasts and audiobooks as it seeks to grow its user base to 1 billion by 2030

OnePlus 12r, Buds 3 go on open sale with introductory offers: Price, specs

OnePlus 12r and Buds 3 are available online on Amazon and OnePlus e-store, and offline at retail stores such as OnePlus Experience stores, Reliance Digital, and Croma

China's Huawei prioritises AI chips, slows down Mate 60 phone production

Mate 60 handsets have been consistently out of stock, with would-be buyers complaining online of month-long waiting times for pre-orders to be fulfilled

Google mulls a dedicated YouTube app for Apple Vision Pro headset: Report

Currently, YouTube is accessible through the Safari browser on the Apple Vision Pro headset. It is one of the platforms with no native app available for the VR headset on launch day

Samsung leads smartphone market in India with 18% share in 2023: Report

In the December quarter, however, Chinese company Xiaomi had the highest market share, the report said

Samsung Chief Lee Jae-yong acquitted of financial crimes related to merger

Lee, a third-generation corporate heir who was officially appointed as the chairman of Samsung Electronics in October 2022, has led the Samsung group of companies since 2014

Oversight board of Meta warns rules on fake posts incoherent, too narrow

The board, which was set up in 2020 by management to independently review some of the company's most significant content moderation decisions

Best yet to come: Zuckerberg recaps Facebook journey on its 20th birthday

Facebook was co-founded by Mark Zuckerberg, entrepreneurs Dustin Moskovitz and Eduardo Saverin and launched on February 4, 2004

Google to rename AI chatbot Bard to Gemini, introduce paid tier: Report

Google is also likely to bring the Android app of its AI chatbot Bard soon after renaming it after the language model it is powered by - Gemini

Google may roll out 'Circle to Search' for other Android devices after Sept

Exclusive to Samsung and Google devices until September, the Circle to Search feature is likely to arrive on more Pixel and Galaxy devices before coming to Android smartphones from other brands

Device lock: Indians lead the world in smartphone use, shows data

More than 881 million Indians are 'always on' - those who can't do without their phones

Industry drives the next turn in India's plastic waste roads innovation

A chemistry professor's technology, developed more than 20 years ago, is being improved upon

India sets its quantum technology agenda, will build reliable supply chain

The technology uses the principles of fundamental physics to solve complex problems in a range of sectors

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella caps decade of change, tremendous growth

Microsoft's stock has soared by more than 1,000% since Nadella took the helm in 2014, compared to the more gradual 185% growth of the broader S&P 500

Generative AI's biggest impact could be felt in banking and technology

New research suggests that generative AI will have its biggest impact on white-collar workers with high-paying jobs in industries like banking and tech.

Nokia-branded phones to coexist alongside our own for now, says HMD Global

Taiwanese electronic manufacturer Foxconn likely to make devices for the HMD Global under the new brand as well

Nothing confirms Phone (2a) name for upcoming smartphone: Details here

Nothing is reportedly planning to unveil the Phone (2a) at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, US, in February 2024