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WhatsApp launches new tool for web, desktop users to make custom stickers

WhatsApp has introduced a new tool for web and desktop users to make their own custom stickers.

Apple reportedly switching to its own 5G modems for iPhones in 2023

Apple is reportedly planning to partner with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. for the production of its own 5G modems for future iPhones

Parliamentary panel recommends new regulator for social media platforms

The panel is asking for tighter rules because current laws treating these social media platforms as intermediaries hasn't done enough in terms of regulation: Sources

WhatsApp testing playback speed controls for audio messages: Report

Meta-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp in May rolled out the ability to change the playback speeds of voice messages and now the firm is working on bringing the same feature to audio messages.

China's Xiaomi revenue misses estimates as competition intensifies

Shares fell nearly 7% at the market's open on Wednesday.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max review: Adding some zing to mediocre screens

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max's top-notch performance, rich app library, excellent connectivity, and easy-to-use remote control breathe life in screens that otherwise disappoint due to modest hardware

Samsung set to unveil new $17 billion chip plant in United States

Samsung Electronics, the world's biggest memory chip and mobile phone maker, has been considering building a new plant near the existing one in Austin

Karan Johar, Yuvraj Singh invest in consumer tech firm Nothing

The London-based company, which is backed by Indian entrepreneur Kunal Shah, was co-founded by OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei

Global smartphone sales to end users down 6.8% in Q3: Gartner report

Hit by component shortages, global smartphone sales to end-users declined 6.8% in the third quarter of 2021, compared to the same time period in 2020, a Gartner report said on Tuesday

Amazon and Apple handed $225 mn Italian fine for alleged collusion

The authority imposed a fine of 68.7 million euros on Amazon and 134.5 million euros on Apple

Twitter is conducting first shopping livestream on November 28

Micro-blogging site Twitter is hosting its first shopping livestream on November 28, the company has announced

Apple Watch Series 8 may retain old rounded design, feature major upgrades

Apple is reportdly recycling the old design for the Watch Series 8, with the only change involving the speaker grille

Google Pixel 6a renders leak, reveal Pixel 6-like design

Google Pixel 6a is reportedly in the works. The renders of the rumoured mid-range Pixel 6a have been revealed in leaks online.

Redmi India joins hands with Jio on 5G trials for upcoming smartphone

Redmi India announced that it has joined hands with Reliance Jio to conduct 5G trials for its upcoming Redmi Note 11T 5G smartphone

79% of cybersecurity incidents in 18 months fueled by crypto: Report

Fueled by cryptocurrencies, ransomware was involved in 79 per cent of the global cybersecurity incidents in the last 18 months of pandemic, a new report said

Fossil Gen 6 smartwatch review: Style and substance rolled into one device

The Fossil Gen 6 smartwatch comes with caveats, but its fully functional smartwatch experience, thanks to Google services and Fossil features, makes it a better Wear OS smartwatch in midrange segment

Apple patents foldable device that can double as a Notebook-like product

Apple has patented a dual foldable device which relates to a Notebook-like future product with a foldable display.

Meta delaying plans to encrypt Facebook, Instagram messages till 2023

Meta-owned Facebook Messenger and Instagram are delaying plans to encrypt users' messages until 2023.

WhatsApp to add more details in privacy policy after Irish regulators' fine

WhatsApp is adding more details to its privacy policy after Irish regulators slapped the chat service with a record fine

WhatsApp working on message reaction notifications for Android users

Meta-owned platform WhatsApp has released the 2.21.24.8 update for its Android users on the beta channel, which reveals the company is working on message reaction notifications for its Android app.