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UK's competition regulator to assess if Apple, Google have too much influence and power in smartphones
For Apple, the investigation will cover areas like mobile operating systems, the App Store, and mobile browsers. Google’s investigation will focus on Android, the Google Play Store, and its dominance over Chrome and Blink browser engines
OpenAI unveils Operator, their first AI agent that should act like your virtual assistant
OpenAI has demoed the AI agent browsing the web just like a human would, with the ability to interact with websites and perform actions, such as clicking buttons and entering information into fields
Cannot delete training data as Indian courts have no jurisdiction: OpenAI in copyright case
OpenAI explained in a court filing that deleting ANI’s data would go against US laws. The company also argued that Indian courts don’t have the jurisdiction to enforce the request, as OpenAI doesn’t have any offices or servers in India
GoI asks Apple, Google to add 'GOV.in' app store for official government-approved apps
MeitY has asked Google and Apple to allow users in India to download the GOV.in app store directly from platforms like Google Play and Apple’s App Store, and to ensure that new smartphones come with this app suite pre-installed before they are sold
India's consumer protection agency notifies Apple over performance issues in iPhones after iOS 18 update
The Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued a notice to the Apple, asking for an explanation of the problems that certain iPhone users have been facing since updating their devices to iOS 18
‘Hope, you’ll mostly put America first’: Musk, Altman spar over Trump’s Stargate project
Trump on Tuesday had talked up a joint venture investing up to $500 billion through a new partnership formed by OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, alongside Oracle and SoftBank
Samsung launches Galaxy S25 Ultra along with Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25; Check specs, Indian pricing
The Samsung Galaxy S25 series has been launched with One UI 7, built on Android 15, One UI 7 introduces "AI agents," designed to simplify how users interact with their devices. These agents allow for chaining multiple commands and app interactions
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra first impressions: Charting a new way for smartphones through Agentic AI
Samsung’s focus is all on Multimodality and Agentic AI for the Galaxy S25 series — essentially, turning Galaxy AI conversational, as close to a human companion as technology would allow today
Samsung expects appliances, display business to scale up substantially in India, contribute 50% to topline in 3 years
Samsung's JB Park believes that consumer electronics in India will experience substantial growth in the coming years, which will help the South Korean giant increase its revenue from this category
Samsung focusing heavily on developing AI ecosystem, not bothered by competition, says JB Park
While JB Park, President & CEO of Samsung Southwest Asia acknowledged that Chinese brands have quickly adapted to AI technology, Park highlighted the risks involved in sharing personal data with these companies
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Long-term Review: An evolutionary upgrade that might get better with time
It’s a Pixel 8 Pro with minor enhancement on all fronts, a lot more style and a dash of AI
Sam Altman shuts down rumours of OpenAI achieving AGI, asks users to 'cut expectations'
Altman stated that AGI is not something OpenAI is ready to release anytime soon. He emphasised that the hype on social media had gotten out of hand and assured users that while OpenAI had exciting developments underway, AGI was not in the near future
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025: Where to watch Galaxy S25 series launch event and what to expect
In addition to the flagship smartphones, Samsung is rumoured to introduce some exciting new wearable tech, including the Galaxy Ring 2 and augmented reality (AR) glasses
Huawei wants to dethrone NVIDIA in China, grab significant market share in AI chips
While NVIDIA has been hit by US export restrictions preventing it from supplying advanced AI chips to China, the company still holds a strong position in the market due to its powerful GPUs. Huawei, however, has its eyes on challenging NVIDIA in a different area—‘inference’ tasks
President Trump revokes Biden’s 50% EV target, also freezes unspent charging funds
One of Trump’s key actions was to propose a reconsideration of federal emissions regulations that mandate automakers to sell a specific percentage of electric vehicles. The current rules require that between 30 per cent and 56 per cent of vehicles sold by 2032 be electric
China may be willing to allow TikTok sale, says private companies can make their own decisions
Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning stated that corporate decisions like mergers and acquisitions should be made independently by companies based on market principles. She also emphasised that Chinese companies involved in such activities must comply with Chinese laws
President Trump signs executive order revoking all of Pres Biden's AI framework
President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders, with one of the most notable being a move to revoke 78 actions taken by the Biden administration. Among the targets was the executive order from October 2023, which outlined important guidelines for AI
Apple CEO Tim Cook committed massive investment, more jobs in the US, says Pres Trump
Trump revealed that he had spoken with Apple CEO Tim Cook, who reportedly committed to a major investment in the country. While Apple hasn’t revealed exactly what this new investment will look like, it’s clear that the company is focusing more on US-based operations
Russia-backed hackers attack WhatsApp accounts used by ministers, govt. officials across the world
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has linked Russia-backed Star Blizzard to efforts aimed at disrupting political processes in the UK and other countries. Microsoft described it as a sophisticated phishing attack targeting people involved in diplomacy and defense policy
Apple’s new CFO Kevan Parekh disputes 75% App Store profit as claimed in UK trial
Kevan Parekh directly challenged the 75 per cent profit margin claim presented by the prosecution. This figure was based on evidence from a similar US case, but Parekh testified that calculating such a high profit margin was not “inaccurate”
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