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Apple’s iPhone 17 and iOS 19 to get a redesigned Camera App based on the Vision Pro

The redesigned Camera app will offer a much smoother interface, making it easier to switch between modes like slow-motion or panoramic photos. While the viewfinder will still take up most of the screen, Apple plans to make essential settings, like resolution adjustments, much more accessible.

Meta announces Capcut rival called Edits in the hopes TikTok users integrate more with Meta's platforms

Announced by Instagram head Adam Mosseri on Threads, Edits will launch next month for iOS, with an Android version following soon after. The app is a response to the growing demand for creative apps in light of the uncertainty around CapCut’s availability

Trump's meme coin attracts billions in trading volume, crashes after Melania’s coin launches

At first, Trump’s meme coin seemed to be extremely well. It reached a market value of $15 billion in just a few days, making it one of the top 20 cryptocurrencies. However, when Melania Trump launched her own meme coin, Trump’s token was hit hard, losing almost 40% of its value

‘Something needs to change,’ says Musk on China's X ban as TikTok resumes operations in the US

While TikTok’s comeback has sparked celebrations, the ongoing debates surrounding its ban in the US and X’s ban in China continue to stir up controversy, especially for Musk. Musk has been vocal about his opposition to the ban on TikTok, arguing that it is against freedom of speech

Amazon's drone services hit a snafu following two crashes, deliveries suspended

Amazon has paused all commercial drone deliveries for the foreseeable future, with one of the drones even catching fire after the crash. According to Amazon, the crashes were caused by a software issue triggered by light rain during the tests

US lawmakers set to investigate Big Tech over their donations to Trump's inauguration

The donations made to Trump’s inauguration fund stand in stark contrast to those made for Joe Biden’s inauguration just four years ago. Back then, Meta didn’t contribute anything, Google gave $337,500, and Apple donated a much smaller $43,200

TikTok goes dark for 170 million users in US, pins hope on Trump's extension

The app went down to 170 million users hours after the law banning the platform was due to come into effect. On Saturday night, when the users tried to open the app, a message appeared for US users that said a law banning TikTok had been enacted, meaning "you can't use TikTok for now."

TikTok says will 'go dark' on Sunday after Supreme Court's ruling, CEO thanks Trump for support

The statement came after the US Supreme Court upheld the law which forces TikTok to be banned unless its parent company ByteDance divest from the app

NVIDIA's Jensen Huang one of very few tech CEOs to miss President Trump's inauguration

NVIDIA welcomed the prospect of fewer regulatory hurdles under Trump’s leadership, viewing it as a positive for innovation. However, NVIDIA is currently facing a wave of new rules from the Biden administration, including the highly sought-after AI chips

Maruti Suzuki unveils the new e-VITARA, its first battery EV in India, claims to have a range of 500 kms

The e-VITARA comes with 2 powertrains. The 49kWh battery powers a front axle-mounted motor, delivering 144hp and 189Nm of torque. For those seeking more power, the 61kWh battery provides a front motor generating 174hp and 189Nm of torque

Challenges and opportunities of adopting AI for financial security in India’s growing digital economy

To fully harness AI's potential, India must address these complexities while building on its growing trust in digital platforms. This journey will define the future of financial security in the world's fastest-growing economy

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Review: Get it for the gore of the gunplay and melee combat

With Space Marines 2, the environments are expansive, the enemy swarms breathtakingly large, and the action more intense, providing both veterans of the Warhammer 40,000 series as well as newcomers to go all-out bonkers in carnage

Apple launches online store app in India to extend focus beyond major cities

The launch of the Apple Store app comes as part of Apple’s larger efforts to expand its retail presence in India. In 2023, the company opened its first physical Apple stores in Mumbai and Delhi. Apple plans to open four additional stores in Bengaluru, Pune, and other parts of Delhi and Mumbai

Apple among top 5 smartphone brands in India for the first time thanks to iPhone 15 and iPhone 13

This marks a turning point for Apple, which has long been competing in a market dominated by budget-friendly brands. Thanks to the rising popularity of its iPhone 15 and iPhone 13 models, and attractive trade-in offers, Apple has managed to establish a stronger foothold in India

Apple no longer the best selling smartphone brand in China, loses crown to Vivo

Vivo emerged as the market leader in 2024, claiming 17 per cent of China’s smartphone market, while Huawei closely followed with a 16 per cent share. Apple, now third, holds 15 per cent signalling a massive shift in consumer loyalty

Apple pauses notification summaries of news alerts in new iOS beta

Along with the pause in news notifications, Apple has introduced a new disclosure message. This appears when users first enable the notification summaries and warns that the feature is still in beta

US 'TikTok refugees' are signing up for Mandarin Chinese lessons en masse to use RedNote

Instead of trying to dodge the ban, millions of TikTok users are jumping over to RedNote. Since RedNote is primarily designed for a Chinese audience, it defaults to Mandarin. This has led to a surprising number of Americans flocking to Duolingo to learn Mandarin

Google won't add fact checks to search results and YouTube videos despite new EU law

Google has always resisted the idea of using fact-checking as part of its content moderation strategy, and it’s sticking to that stance. According to Google, the new requirements are not a good fit for its services, and it won’t be changing its content moderation policies to comply

Donald Trump and team plan to block or at least delay TikTok ban, want to see app sold to US business

Sources close to the matter have indicated that Trump’s team is contemplating an executive order that would temporarily suspend the law banning of forcing a sale of TikTok for 60 to 90 days

Biden administration decides not to ban TikTok, pushes the matter to Trump's table

Outgoing US President Joe Biden will not formalise the ban on TikTok and will leave the implementation of the controversial law in the hands of President-elect Donald Trump once he returns to the Oval Office, a White House official said

Realme launches 14 Pro series in India starting at Rs 24,999; Check specifications and features

One of the standout features of the Realme 14 Pro series is its unique design, including a colour-changing rear panel, a first for the brand. The Pearl White model, comes with cold-sensitive technology that alters the colour of the rear panel when temperatures drop below 16°C

Big trouble for PC users still on Windows 10, Microsoft to end support for Office apps from Oct 2025

Microsoft is pushing users to upgrade to Windows 11, with Yusuf Mehdi, the company’s executive vice president, calling 2025 "the year of the Windows 11 PC refresh." He encouraged people to prioritise upgrading to the new operating system

OpenAI bets big on agentic AI, unveils new Tasks feature

Right now, the Tasks feature is available in beta for ChatGPT Plus, Teams, and Pro users. The company has said it plans to expand it to those on the free tier soon. To use it, all you need to do is head over to the web version of ChatGPT and find the Tasks page in the profile menu

US blacklists over 24 Chinese tech company over Huawei using TSMC chips in SoC

The US Commerce Department added 25 companies based in China, as well as two in Singapore, to its Entity List. Being placed on this list means that these companies can no longer receive US goods or technology without a special license, which is usually denied

Nothing looks to raise $100 million, expand beyond smartphones & wearables as sales cross $1bn

Nothing is exploring new product categories to broaden its lineup beyond smartphones and wearables. With around 600 employees, the company manufactures devices in China and India, and it’s working on enhancing the software experience by adding more AI features

TikTok to keep paying 7000 US employees even if SC does not halt ban

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