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WhatsApp's 'Guest' chats could soon let you message non-users: What is it

WhatsApp's Guest chats feature lets users reach non-WhatsApp users through secure links, enabling simple, temporary, end-to-end encrypted messaging without app installation

POCO is set to launch X8 Pro series in India on March 17: What to expect

POCO is set to launch the X8 Pro series globally on March 17. The lineup will feature MediaTek Dimensity chipsets and AMOLED displays with 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate

Tech Wrap Mar 16: JBL Grip, Instagram DM encryption, Gemini task automation

JBL Grip speaker launched. Instagram to end support for E2E encryption in DM. Gemini task automation on Galaxy S26. POCO X8 Pro series to launch tomorrow. OPPO Find N6. Realme P4 Lite 5G launch

JBL launches 'Grip' portable Bluetooth speaker with AI Sound Boost: Details

JBL has launched the Grip portable Bluetooth speaker in India with AI Sound Boost, Auracast support, IP68 protection and up to 12 hours of battery life

Meta revises Facebook rules to curb copied content in Feed, Reels and more

Meta said that it is prioritising original content on Facebook Feed and Reels while reducing the reach of copied posts and adding new tools to help creators report impersonation

Apple iPhones may not get major visual updates with iOS 27: What to expect

Apple's upcoming iOS 27 update may keep the Liquid Glass design largely unchanged, but reports suggest Apple could add a system-wide slider to adjust the interface effect

Spotify will soon let you customise app's music recommendation: What's new

Spotify is testing a new feature called 'Taste Profile' that lets users see and adjust how the app understands their listening habits, helping them influence recommendations

Soon, Instagram will stop supporting end-to-end encrypted DMs: Details

Meta will remove end-to-end encryption support from Instagram DMs after May 8, with the company advising users to download affected chats if needed

China readies 7nm chip production in efforts to boost tech self-sufficiency

China's second-largest chipmaker Hua Hong Group is reportedly developing 7nm chip fabrication technology with support from domestic suppliers and collaboration with Huawei Technologies

MacBook Neo emerges as Apple's most repairable laptop in more than a decade

Apple is widely believed to be targeting the same education markets with its MacBook Neo that Google targets with its low-cost Chromebooks

Tech Wrap March 13: Google Maps update, Lava Bold 2, YouTube Premium Lite

Gemini-powered 'Ask Maps' in Google Maps. Lava Bold 2 launched. YouTube Premium Lite with additional features. Instagram's clickable links in post captions. Anthropic's Claude update

YouTube rolls out background play, downloads for Premium Lite plan in India

YouTube has added background play and offline downloads to its Rs 89 Premium Lite plan in India, allowing users to listen with the screen locked and watch videos offline on most non-music content

Anthropic's Claude can now make interactive charts and visuals in chats

Anthropic has updated its AI assistant Claude with the ability to generate interactive charts, diagrams and other visuals directly within conversations

Microsoft's Copilot Health can analyse medical records, data from wearables

Microsoft has introduced Copilot Health, an AI-powered space inside Copilot that analyses health records, wearable data and medical history to provide personalised health insights

Instagram tests clickable links in post captions for paid users: Report

Meta is testing clickable links in Instagram post captions for Meta Verified subscribers, a move that could reduce users' reliance on "link in bio" tools like Linktree

Tech Wrap March 12: iQOO Z11x, WhatsApp for Pre-teens, Microsoft Xbox mode

iQOO Z11x 5G launched. WhatsApp's parent-managed accounts for pre-teens. Microsoft Xbox mode rollout. YouTube's 30-second non-skippable ads for TV. Google Play update. Apple software updates released

iQOO Z11x 5G with 7,200mAh battery launched in India: Check specs, price

Starting at Rs 18,999, the iQOO Z11x 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo processor and packs a 7,200mAh battery

Canva's 'Magic Layers' turns AI images into editable designs: What is it

Canva introduces Magic Layers, a feature that transforms flat images into editable designs, allowing users to move objects, change text and refine layouts directly in the editor

Xiaomi Pad 8 review: Tablet for work, OTT binges, and everything in between

The Xiaomi Pad 8 combines a bright 11.2-inch display, long battery life and keyboard-stylus support to create a tablet built for streaming, studying, and everyday multitasking

Google Play to add more games, free trials, AI tips and more: What's coming

Google Play is expanding paid games with trials, AI tips and cross-device pricing, allowing players to discover, test and play titles across mobile and PC