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This obscure Taiwanese firm's 1,219% rise shows profit, pain of chip crisis

Nan Ya Printed Circuit Board Corp. makes an essential component for chipmaking that has become the latest bottleneck for automakers and electronics companies suffering from semiconductor shortages

Apple iPhone 13 gets same day India, global launch: Check details here

Move reflects importance of Indian consumers but phones still cheaper to buy in Dubai or the US

Microsoft plans $60-billion buyback; Brad Smith appointed vice chair

The company's recent resurgence has given it a market value north of $2.2 trillion, making it the second-most valuable publicly traded company after a 35% rise in its shares over 2021

WhatsApp launches test of in-app business directory feature for first time

The test in São Paulo, Brazil, which allows WhatsApp users to find shops and services through a directory in the app, is the latest feature in Facebook's drive to bolster ecommerce on its services.

Apple discontinued iPhone XR, iPhone 12 Pro after new series: Report

With the launch of the new iPhone series, tech giant Apple has discontinued the iPhone XR and the iPhone 12 Pro.

Flexnest FlexBike review: Ideal in current situation for workouts from home

Priced modestly at Rs 29,990, FlexBike could be an effective smart bike for basic to intermediate workouts

Sony Bravia XR A80J OLED TV review: For rich, fine entertainment experience

OLED TVs have conventionally been at the higher-end of the price spectrum, and Sony Bravia XR A80J is no exception

Over 20 mn Indians stream YouTube content on connected TVs, up 40% YoY

The Google-owned video platform also saw high growth in watch times of cricket, comedy, beauty, and educational content, underscoring greater propensity of users to tune into YouTube at home

Apple iPhone 13 lineup in India from Sep 24, prices starting at Rs 69,900

Apple fans will be able to get their hands on the new line-up of iPhones -- iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max -- with prices starting at Rs 69,900 onwards later this month

Here's how to update your Apple devices to correct security flaw

Plug in your device and make sure you're connected to the internet.

Apple unveils Watch Series 7 with redesigned display, new features

In a bid to help users improve overall wellness, tech giant Apple has announced Watch Series 7 that offers new apps, including Mindfulness app and Tai Chi along with other new features

Apple iPhone 13 review: Better but it looks, performs like devices before

The iPhone remains among the best smartphones on the market in several areas, including camera technology and screen resolution.

Apple unveils iPhone 13 series, Watch Series 7, iPads: Here's India pricing

Besides the iPhone 13 series, Apple announced the Watch Series 7, iPad 2021, iPad Mini 2021 at the 'California Streaming' event on September 14

Apple unveils iPhone 13, adds new features to iPads, watches

The iPhone 13 will have a new chip called the A15 Bionic that will power features like automatically detecting when the phone's camera is pointed at text and will come in five colors

Apple fixes a security flaw exploited by Pegasus, says report

The flaw, disclosed Monday by Citizen Lab, allowed a hacker using NSO's Pegasus malware to gain access to a device owned by an unnamed Saudi activist, according to security researchers

Russia fines Facebook, Twitter for not deleting banned content

The Tagansky district court said Facebook had been handed five fines totalling 21 million roubles ($287,850). Twitter received two fines of a total 5 million roubles, it said.

South Korea fines Google $177 mn for blocking Android customisation

The Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) on Tuesday said terms with device makers amounted to abuse of Google's dominant market position that restricted competition in the mobile OS market.

Apple releases critical software patch to correct security flaw in devices

Apple has released a critical software patch to fix a security vulnerability that researchers say could allow hackers to directly infect iPhones

Explained: How banks can lose $60 billion to cybercash highways

The Model 3 alternative may pose the biggest risk to the conventional money transfer business

Apple California Streaming event: What to expect besides iPhone 13 launch

Formally called 'California Streaming' by Apple, the online event will be hosted virtually from the Apple Park. The Apple event livestream will begin at 10:30 pm (IST) on September 14