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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

Privacy law compliance can be staggered to help start-ups: MeitY official

'We will see to it that compliance does not trump the benefits that we want to bring to the technology ecosystem and citizens with the bill', said MeiTy Additional Secretary Dr Rajendra Kumar

Evidence suggests FB is not a prime driver of polarisation: Monika Bickert

Our proactive detection rate for hate speech in India is close to 97%, says Monika Bickert, head of global policy management, Meta

Want to avoid crowded places? New Google Maps feature can help you

In a bid to help holiday shoppers, tech giant Google has launched new Google Maps features that includes Area Busyness and Directories.

How Vedantu is empowering teachers with technology amid the pandemic

Its TTE programme provides rigorous training to offline teachers and academicians to bring them up to speed in the world of online teaching

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu flags off Bengaluru Tech Summit-2021

The Vice President said it has become necessary to transform IT and BT "by doing our duty to become mighty" in creating knowledge wealth for the country

Netflix to publish weekly report for its most popular TV shows, movies

To be more transparent about the viewership of its top series and movies, video-streaming giant Netflix will begin publishing a weekly report detailing its most popular TV shows and movies.

Apple may sell 80 million iPhones this quarter despite supply issues

Apple may sell more than 80 million iPhone devices in the busy holiday shopping quarter from October through the end of December despite ongoing supply issues.