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Transparency on algorithms right way to establish trust with users: Koo CEO

Taking transparent and consistent approach to algorithms is a conscious choice to be made by every social media platform, and is "the right way to go" to establish trust with users Koo's co-founder an

Delivery of MG Astor vehicles could get delayed due to chip shortage

"We are all facing a situation very unprecedented. The supply of chips and semiconductors are very uncertain and very dynamic," Gupta said.

Every country must worry about data sovereignty, says IBM Chairman Krishna

Eager to help India develop the workforce that it needs for a digital revolution, IBM is betting big on small towns for its R&D centres

Galaxy Z Fold4 to feature improved cameras, new hinge: Report

The upcoming Fold 4 is also expected to come with a hinge which might reduce weight

Twitter rolls back support for opening links in AMP on iOS, Android

Now, attempting to visit a page from Twitter appears to send users directly to the regular web page, rather than an AMP version that may be available

Small fraction of iPhone users use Self Service Repair Programme: Study

A small fraction of iPhone users will repair their own iPhone to postpone their next smartphone purchase, despite the Self Service Repair programme

Telegram is launching 'Sponsored Messages' tool: Check details here

Telegram announced that it is launching Sponsored Messages that will allow anyone to promote their channel or bot

Apple rolls out new update with fix for Watch Series 7 charging issue

Tech giant Apple has released watchOS 8.1.1, a minor update that addresses an issue that occurred when charging the Apple Watch Series 7

Microsoft Edge browser getting price tracking, leaked passwords features

Tech giant Microsoft is planning to add a new price tracker to its Edge browser, as well as a new feature that will let people easily change their passwords if they have been leaked online.

Meta testing new controls for users, businesses in Facebook News Feed

Meta has announced several new controls designed to give users and businesses the ability to tailor their News Feed experience

What Apple's new repair program means: even if you don't own an iPhone

The plan by the world's most profitable company is a sign that the tech industry could finally be warming to making maintenance a part of the experience of owning a gadget.

Position India as market leader in cybersecurity, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

The magnitude of digitisation across sectors, including banking, has necessitated a sharper focus on cybersecurity, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday

Spotify's real-time Lyrics feature now available globally for all users

Spotify rolled out its real-time lyrics feature globally that was first introduced in 26 markets including India in June last year

Google explains how Pixel 6 series charging works amid complaints

Google has responded to allegations that Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro do not charge as fast as some have expected, confirming that their charging speeds are a deliberate trade-off for better battery life

Instagram testing music in feed posts in 3 countries, including India

Meta-owned photo-sharing platform Instagram on Thursday announced that it has begun testing the ability for people to add music to their feed posts, in three countries, including India.

Google Pay to roll out feature to ease digital payment experience

Google Pay said it will launch a 'speech to text feature that allows users to use voice as an input to add account numbers into the app to initiate a payment

Apple releases iOS 15.1.1 with call improvements for iPhone 12 and 13

Apple has released an update to its mobile operating system to fix dropped calls on iPhone devices, including the iPhone 12 and 13

Apple investing significantly in India, supports around 1 mn jobs: Official

Models like the iPhone 11, the new iPhone SE and the iPhone 12 are assembled in India by its supplier-partners

Google announces initiatives to help India's digital transformation

With the aim to extend the benefits of India's growing digital economy to more people, tech giant Google on Thursday announced several initiatives to help India's digital transformation journey.

ADIF ties up with non-profit set up to build free and fair app marketplace

There has been a global uproar against the anti-competitive app store policies of both Apple and Google, which include a steep gatekeeper tax on all digital goods