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Apple criticises Meta for up to 47.5% commission on VR purchases

On Monday, Meta announced it would take an additional 17.5 per cent cut from goods sold in "Horizon Worlds" after taking a 30 per cent platform fee for being on the Meta Quest Store.

Amazon launches its first Amazon Kids+ Original mobile games

The company said that since the beginning, Amazon Kids+ has worked hard to offer a world of fun to children and parents.

Apple readies M2 chips for next-generation Macs, including Air and Pro

The company is testing at least nine new Macs with four different M2-based chips -- the successors to the current M1 line -- with third-party apps in its App Store

WhatsApp to bring emojis in chats, allow 32 people in group voice call

WhatsApp will first allow users to react with six key emoji but will add more going forward, so that people can quickly share their opinion without flooding chats with new messages.

iPhone 14 may come with satellite connectivity for emergencies

Tech giant Apple is planning to launch iPhone 14 with satellite connectivity options for emergency scenarios.

WhatsApp to allow 32 people in group voice call, larger file sharing

At present, only eight people can be added in a group voice call using the mobile app, and the size of each file to be exchanged among the users should not exceed 1 GB

WhatsApp building new feature to organise groups for businesses, school

Admins will be able to remove errant or problematic messages from everyone's chats

OPPO Enco Air2 review: Decent semi in-ear true wireless earbuds on budget

The OPPO Enco Air2 boasts lightweight semi in-ear design, large audio drivers, supplementary app support, and low-latency Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity

Samsung likely to expand use of recycled parts to repair smartphones

Samsung is planning to boost consumer confidence by ensuring the quality and performance of recycled parts at a level that can match that of new products.

Qualcomm tops global cellular IoT chip market for fourth quarter of 2021

The firm grew its share in the market both annually and sequentially

Apple's upcoming AR headset reportedly delayed until next year

Supply chain constraints and the fact that the tech giant does not want to release its first AR device in limited stock forced the company to push back the date again: Report

OnePlus 10 Pro review: Unmissable OPPO influence, in both good ways and bad

Despite running OxygenOS, the OnePlus 10 Pro cuts corners on the essential OnePlus experience. How is the new experience like? Let's find the answer

What is private 5G network and its application in India?

A private 5G network enables enterprises to dedicate bandwidth for ultra-reliable low-latency use cases such as robotics and industrial IoT, with control over data, security and networks

Had to pivot many times due to changing rules: NTT Data Payments Svcs CEO

In a Q&A Dewang Neralla dwells on the journey of being an early mover in fintech, innovation in payments and leveraging its data

Data-rich local Indian content provides fertile ground for tech companies

From creating local language content ecosystem and interactive platforms on smart TVs to helping people shop via video commerce, Indian content offers huge opportunities for tech and e-commerce firms

Recommended spectrum prices are rational, says Trai chief Vaghela

Vaghela told PTI that in view of the huge market potential of 5G, he is confident that the telecom industry will actively take part in the auction

UK watchdog to probe Face ID privacy complaint against Apple

The data watchdog in the UK is launching a probe into Apple after a former senior woman engineer claimed the tech giant accessed smartphones of its employees via the Face ID feature.

Meta-owned WhatsApp likely to roll out new drawing tool features

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is likely to roll out a new drawing tool features for its users.

Meta to let creators sell virtual items in social VR app Horizon Worlds

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that creator monetisation and metaverse economy is really important.

Fortnite developer Epic raises $2 billion to build for metaverse

The funds will be used to boost Epic's dream to build the metaverse.