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iOS 14.5 to let you unlock your iPhone via Apple Watch even with a mask on

Soon you will be able to unlock your iPhone with Face ID even when with a Covid-19 mask on, but only if you are wearing an Apple Watch.

Google to spend $3.8 million to settle pay, job discrimination case

The allegations stemmed from a routine compliance audit several years ago required by Google's status as a supplier of technology to the federal government

All eyes on Alphabet's first-ever disclosure of Google Cloud profit

Alphabet will provide a detailed annual breakdown for Cloud going back three years

Google to use Wikipedia for reliable information on Search results

Google will now show next to most results a menu icon, that people can tap to learn more about the result or feature and where the information is coming from

Google begins roll out of tab groupings in Chrome for Android app

The grid layout replaces the previous interface consisting of a vertical list of tabs, and is similar to Chrome's existing iOS tab interface

CEOs of top tech firms hail tax norms for digital economy in Budget 2021

They say coming in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic, the Budget looks to strengthen many important pillars for economic recovery and future growth

Nintendo hikes Switch sales forecast after bumper year-end

The Kyoto-based firm said it sold 24.1 million hardware units in the first nine months of the financial year through March 2021 - more than its previous full-year forecast

Budget 2021: Phones may get costlier as govt raises custom duty on parts

Government on Monday announced an increase in custom duty for up to 10 per cent on mobile chargers and some sub-parts of phones

Realme retains 7th spot in global smartphone market in Q4 2020

Realme on Monday announced that it has scored the seventh position in the global smartphone market.

As Google eyes Australia exit, Microsoft looks to make inroads with Bing

Australia has introduced laws that would force Google and Facebook Inc to negotiate payments to domestic media outlets whose content links drive traffic to their platforms

Apple leads global tablet market in 2020; followed closely by Samsung

Apple shipped 57.6 million iPads in 2020, garnering top spot with 30.6 per cent tablet market share globally, according to a new report.

5G roll out 'soon' in India, mass adoption could still be years away

With talks of timely 5G roll out in India resurfacing, there are hopes that the fifth-generation cellular technology could be a reality in the second half of the year

China's tech corporation Xiaomi sues US over investment ban: Details here

Chinese conglomerate Xiaomi on Sunday said that it has filed a lawsuit against the US Defense and Treasury departments, seeking reversal of a decision to block US investments

Legacy insurers can't go digital overnight, says Oracle's Prasad Rai

Insurers will also need to introspect and bring about changes internally, according to PRASAD RAI, vice-president, Global Strategic Clients Group at Oracle, who spoke to Raghu Mohan

Xiaomi working on smart glass with detection, therapeutic properties

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has reportedly patented a smart glass that can integrate detection and treatment

Samsung confirms it is working on rollable and slidable displays

South Korean tech giant Samsung has confirmed that it is working on rollable and slidable screens

Apple iPhone 13 may come with optical in-display fingerprint sensor

Apple is reportedly planning to launch iPhone 13 lineup next year and now a new report has claimed that the upcoming series may come with an optical in-display fingerprint sensor

WhatsApp expands Status messaging to UK, US to reassure users about privacy

WhatsApp has now expanded its 'commitment to your privacy' message to the users in the US and UK as well.

Parliament to consider bills to ban private cryptocurrencies, set up DFI

The Bill will prohibit all private cryptocurrencies in India, but will allow for certain exceptions to promote the underlying technology of cryptocurrency, and its uses

WhatsApp users reconsidering its use; Telegram is top alternative: Study

Most users of WhatsApp are reconsidering usage of the instant mobile messaging app, a study said