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Expectations from iPhone 16 keynote, India’s tablet market and OpenAI investment

There are very few certainties in life, and one of those is Apple setting a new benchmark for smartphones every September.

Apple keynote
Published on Sep 05, 2024 07:15 AM IST

Countering AI’s overbearing influence and Indians are buying more tablets too

This week, the world of tech got reminded that there can be two different ways of doing the same thing.

Procreate says there will also be no changes to the data and privacy policies.
Published on Aug 22, 2024 07:15 AM IST

Google plays its Pixel 9 cards, Intel’s chip mess and Honeywell’s GaN chargers

It is uncharacteristic of Google to announce new Pixel phones much ahead of usual form (that timeline usually pinned in the second half of Sept or early Oct).

The new Google Pixel 9 series.
Published on Aug 16, 2024 12:59 PM IST

US judge says 'monopolist' Google can't avoid app store reforms

TECH-ANTITRUST/EPIC-GOOGLE:US judge says 'monopolist' Google can't avoid app store reforms

HT Image
Published on Aug 15, 2024 02:37 AM IST
Reuters |

Google Pixel 9 series gets cool new AI features: Add Me, Magic Editor, and more

Google Pixel 9 phones have a major focus on generative AI and now feature several new, cool AI capabilities, mostly powered by Gemini AI.

Google Pixel 9 Pro features the most AI features out of all the models.(Google)
Published on Aug 14, 2024 12:25 PM IST
ByShaurya Sharma

US may ‘break’ Google as company could be forced to sell these businesses

Divesting Google, used on about 2.5 billion devices worldwide, is one of the remedies that’s been most frequently discussed by Justice Department attorneys.

People walk next to a Google logo during a trade fair.(Reuters)
Published on Aug 14, 2024 11:17 AM IST
Bloomberg |

Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Pixel 9: Price, camera, performance, and more compared

Google Pixel 9 series is official. Here's a comparison of the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9, both featuring 6.3-inch displays, appealing to compact phone enthusiasts.

Google Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 -- both feature a 6.3-inch OLED display.(Google)
Updated on Aug 13, 2024 10:32 PM IST
ByShaurya Sharma

Google Pixel 9 launch is here, but my heart still belongs to the Nexus era

Pixel 9 is set to be Google's most mature device in years, yet there are valuable lessons to be learned from nearly a decade-old Nexus phones. Here’s why.

Google Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is launching on August 14 in India.(Google)
Updated on Aug 13, 2024 07:44 PM IST
ByShaurya Sharma

Pixel 9 Pro launch: Top AI camera features, upgrades you can expect from Google

Google Pixel 9 series is expected to feature a slew of AI-centric camera features. Read on for the details.

Google Pixel 9 series is releasing on August 14 in India.(Google)
Published on Aug 12, 2024 12:08 PM IST
ByShaurya Sharma

Pixel 9 launch: What else is coming at ‘Made by Google’ event on August 14

Besides the Pixel 9 series, Google is also expected to launch the Pixel Watch 3, the Pixel Buds Pro 2, and Android 15 at the ‘Made by Google’ event.

Google Pixel Watch 3 and the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 are expected to launch on August 14.(Google)
Published on Aug 08, 2024 03:34 PM IST
ByShaurya Sharma

Samsung’s graceful tightrope walk, as Galaxy Z Fold6 retains its foldables lead

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 proposition in 2024 isn’t having the sort of cakewalk its predecessors had the luxury of, as competition is intent on catching up

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (Vishal Mathur/HT Photo)
Published on Jul 21, 2024 11:33 AM IST

Microsoft giving iPhones to employees in China who use Android phones for work

Microsoft will give an iPhone 15 as a one-time-purchase and these will be available for collection at various hubs across China.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella speaks during the Microsoft Build conference at Seattle Convention Center Summit Building in Seattle, Washington.(AFP)
Updated on Jul 09, 2024 10:19 AM IST
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Google Gemini’s India chapter begins in earnest, with an app and advanced skills

Localisation was key, and that’s something Google has ticked off the checklist before unleashing Gemini for India

There are two ways for Android users to get the Gemini app; either download from the Play Store or opt-in via Google Assistant. (Official handout)
Updated on Jun 18, 2024 11:02 AM IST

Meta’s mixed reality strategy is inspired by Microsoft and Google

By licensing Horizon OS to brands that can make the best possible headsets, Meta hopes to replicate the licensing method to build a mixed-reality ecosystem.

Meta Quest Pro(Meta)
Published on Jun 09, 2024 09:00 AM IST

Google I/O 2024: An AI chapter for Android, covering billions of users in one go

Google executives Sameer Samat and Dave Burke detail plans for AI on Android, and answer questions about choice, hybrid approach and when your phone gets AI.

Sameer Samant said it is reimagining Android's consumer experience and the way you interact with your phone with AI at the core
Updated on May 15, 2024 01:02 AM IST

Google Play Store's rival Indus Appstore surpasses one lakh downloads

Indus Appstore was launched by IT and Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on February 21, 2024 in New Delhi.

Indus Appstore -- the new Android-based made-in-India app store that is pitted against the might of Google's Play Store -- has surpassed 100,000 downloads in just three days of launch(PhonePe)
Published on Feb 26, 2024 06:16 PM IST
PTI |

How a schoolkid landed Apple in a pickle by reverse engineering iMessage

A 16-year-old school boy with a deep interest in technology led to Apple being in a bind after he reverse engineered its prime app iMessage.

A schoolkid reverse engineered Apple's highly secure iMessage app(AFP Photo)
Published on Jan 30, 2024 06:20 PM IST
ByVaishnawi Sinha

Apple cracks down on third-party apps that allow iMessage on Android phones

Apple announced that it has shut down all the third party apps that have allowed Android users to download and communicate via iMessage.

Now, Android users won't be able to download iMessage, which is exclusively made for iPhone users.(HT_PRINT)
Published on Dec 10, 2023 01:46 PM IST

Nothing’s iMessage hack for Android is great, if you ignore the many red flags

There are data security concerns with Sunbird’s iMessage-to-Android bridge service underlier for Nothing Chats

Smartphone maker Nothing’s attempt to widen utility of messaging on Android phones leads us to Nothing Chats. (Nothing)
Updated on Nov 15, 2023 10:55 AM IST

WhatsApp users can now open two accounts on the same phone. Check details

For now, the feature has been introduced for devices that run on Android.

People can use both their accounts at the same time (Image courtesy: WhatsApp)
Published on Oct 20, 2023 09:31 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Received an ‘Emergency Alert’? Here's what the notification means

The ‘Cell Broadcast Alert System’ aims to provide real-time disaster alerts to citizens for scenarios like tsunamis, floods, earthquakes, and more.

The message, initially labelled as “Emergency alert: Extreme”, was delivered in both English and Hindi on Tuesday.(Screen grab of the alert)
Published on Oct 10, 2023 04:29 PM IST

OpenAI's ChatGPT is now available on Android. Check details

Google's bot Bard does not have a mobile app. However, Microsoft's Bing is on Android and iOS platforms since February.

Microsoft-backed OpenAI had launched ChatGPT last year.(Reuters file)
Published on Jul 22, 2023 12:39 PM IST

Sony’s new Walkman has the modern touch, but is it powerful enough?

The Sony Walkman NW-A306 demands you part with a significant amount of money, also because it needs a premium headphone.

The Sony Walkman NW-A306. (Vishal Mathur/ HT Photo)
Updated on Jun 07, 2023 10:38 AM IST

Pick a side: Don’t let everyday choices make up your identity

Binary divisions have the power to define us. But they can also allow us to open up, move past petty choices and live together better

Are you a dog person or cat person? How about being an animal person instead. (Shutterstock)
Updated on Jul 21, 2023 05:28 PM IST
ByKarishma Kuenzang

ChatGPT’s app for iPhone makes sense as chatbot finally connects to the internet

The new ChatGPT app for iPhones rolls out in just the US for now, but OpenAI promises more countries will see it on the App Store in the coming weeks

A chatbot app for Android phones is also in the works. (Image: OpenAI)
Updated on May 19, 2023 10:40 AM IST

Google I/O 2023: Bard is now available for chat, amidst intensive AI focus

There remains no doubt that Google is all in on AI, but the tech giant is making sure to move slowly and carefully as it hands over these intelligent tools to more users

Google’s focus on AI is so exhaustive
Updated on May 11, 2023 09:20 AM IST

Strict rules for lending apps, combating malware underline Google’s Play Store

There are elaborate guidelines for developers of digital lending apps in India, including declaration about licensing and loan provisioning partners

Malware laden Android apps continue to be a big problem for Google. (Reuters file image)
Updated on Apr 28, 2023 01:13 PM IST

Cutting the cord: 50 yrs since the cellphone set us free, bound us in new ways

It has altered our definitions of reality, truth, poverty; spawned new ideas of identity and community. Where is it all headed? An essay by Kashyap Kompella.

 (HT Illustration: Mohit Suneja)
Updated on Jul 27, 2023 11:21 PM IST
ByKashyap Kompella

Top India startups call for antitrust probe of Google in-app billing fee

"The policy of UCB is unfair and the same would lead to unjust enrichment to Google," the filing said.

The Alliance of Digital India Foundation (ADIF) filing marks the latest tussle between Google and Indian startups. (File)
Published on Apr 06, 2023 05:15 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Yagya Sharma

Minecraft, Dungeons and Dragons join forces for epic blocky adventure

The Minecraft Dungeons & Dragons DLC will start in classic tabletop tradition, with players sitting around a virtual table to choose their character classes

Minecraft Dungeons & Dragons DLC
Published on Mar 30, 2023 08:00 PM IST
ByPaurush Omar
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