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Tablet market in Asia-Pacific region to reach 57.2 mn units in 2022

Tablet shipments are expected to grow by 1.5 per cent in 2022 as supply improves and robust demand continues

Twitter bans ads that contradict science on climate change

Twitter says it will no longer allow advertisers on its site who deny the scientific consensus on climate change, echoing a policy already in place at Google.

European Union reaches landmark deal on hate speech, disinformation

EU Commission Vice President Margrethe Vestager said, with today's agreement we ensure that platforms are held accountable for the risks their services can pose to society and citizens

Technology companies face billions in fines under EU content rules

The landmark Digital Services Act is the EU's answer to what it sees as a failure by tech giants to combat illegal content on their platforms.

Drone service sector will provide one lakh jobs in 4-5 years: Scindia

The ministry has released the names of 14 drone companies selected as beneficiaries of the PLI scheme

Google's Android OS loses 8% market share in five years, says report

According to StockApps, 7 out of 10 phones run on the Android OS, while two of the remaining three are most likely to be iOS powered

Google Messages bug causes severe battery drain, heats up your device

A new bug in Google Messages may leave your camera on in the background, quickly draining your battery and heating your device.

Google coming up with its iPhone app for 'wireless' switching to Android

Although the 'Switch to Android' app is currently only working for Google Pixel, it is assumed that it should work with other devices soon

India-first Google Search air quality feature now available in US

Google has expanded its feature to give detailed information about air quality to help people avoid pollution in the US.

Tesla robots will be worth more than car business, says Elon Musk

Tesla is working on a humanoid robot and the prototype that will arrive sometime in 2023

Koo makes algorithms public; pledges commitment to transparency, neutrality

Koo's latest move comes at a time when transparency and free speech concerns have dominated the public narrative around social media platforms such as Twitter

Apple's iPhone 14 series likely to have autofocus front camera

iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Max, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max will have an upgraded front-facing camera sensor with f/1.9 aperture and support for autofocus

Netflix loses 200,000 paid subscribers in first quarter, shares tank 20%

Streaming giant Netflix saw its stock tumbling by 20 per cent after it reported a loss of 2 lakh paid subscribers in the first quarter of 2022 -- its first subscriber loss in over a decade

Apple used almost 20% recycled materials in its devices in 2021

Nearly 20% of all material used in Apple products in 2021 was recycled, the highest-ever use of recycled content, the company has announced

What is Android Go?

For people who still use budget phones, Android had launched its GO editions. Last year, the Android 12 GO edition was rolled out in the market. Let's find out more about it

Apple Maps adds cycling directions for users in Chicago, other US cities

Tech giant Apple has expanded the cycling directions in its Maps app to users in some cities in the US, including Chicago, Detroit and Columbus.

Public Cloud spending in India to touch $7.5 bn this year: Report

IaaS will also be the highest spending vertical for end-users in India in 2022

iPhone SE 2022 review: Ageing, but going strong with Apple A15 Bionic chip

iPhone SE 2022 is strictly for people with a liking for compact form factor. A silver lining is performance and an unsaid promise that the phone will hold its relevance in foreseeable future

Telegram adds new features, including notification sound, mute, auto-delete

With the latest update, users can turn any sound into a notification tone, whether it is a short audio file, or a voice message

Apple may skip iPhone 14 mini as new series surfaces on social media

According to market rumours, the iPhone 14 Pro models will house an updated pill and hole-punch design on the display