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Apple to open more retail stores in India as iPhone sales surge: 5 things to know
Apple is doubling down on India. After a record-breaking quarter, CEO Tim Cook confirmed that Apple will open new retail stores across India later this year, aiming to deepen its presence in one of the company’s fastest-growing markets. Here are the key highlights from Apple’s expansion plans.
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Bing Search grows as Google's share in Search market drops: All the details
While Google still holds the lion’s share of search traffic, the rise of AI tools is reshaping how people find information. The default search box isn’t the only gateway anymore—AI chatbots are increasingly becoming an alternative front door to the web.
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How China’s DeepSeek AI chatbot made Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg ‘rethink’ Meta’s AI strategy, and led to a talent war
China’s DeepSeek AI chatbot forced Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to rethink the company’s AI strategy, triggering a leadership shakeup, a new superintelligence lab, and a fierce talent war in Silicon Valley.
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Instagram now requires 1,000 followers to go live: 5 key things to know
Instagram now requires users to have a public account and at least 1,000 followers to go live. Here's what the change means and why it's sparking backlash.
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Truecaller call recording feature to stop working on iPhones from September 30: Here’s why
Truecaller will remove its call recording feature from iPhones starting September 30, citing technical challenges and a renewed focus on spam blocking. Here’s what users need to know.
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Sex toy app exposed users’ private data, bug allowed hackers to take control of accounts
A security flaw in the Lovense sex toy app exposed users’ private data and allowed hackers to take over accounts. The company has fixed the issue, but concerns remain over its slow response.
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Galaxy S25 FE to launch soon in India: Here’s everything we know so far about the next-generation Fan Edition phone from Samsung
Samsung is preparing to launch the Galaxy S25 FE in India earlier than expected, with the device likely to debut around August or early September. Here’s everything we know so far.
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Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas makes bold claims about its Comet browser; says will 'replace' these two roles in every office
Aravind Srinivas, co-founder and CEO of Perplexity AI, has made a bold statement about the future of office work, claiming that the Comet browser could eventually replace two key white-collar roles: Recruiters and Administrative assistants.
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Microsoft discontinues this Windows 11 version: Find out if your PC is affected
Launched in 2021, Windows 11 SE was Microsoft’s answer to Chromebooks—a simplified, cloud-first OS tailored for students and low-cost laptops.
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‘AI is ours to grab, we can’t be left behind’, Tim Cook tells Apple employees in a rare all-hands meeting
According to a report by Bloomberg, Apple CEO Tim Cook reminded employees that Apple’s strategy has never been about being first, but being right.
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Indians are turning to ChatGPT, Google AI to help with everyday overthinking, claims study
The study, covering Tier 1 to Tier 3 cities, suggests a universal mental clutter — one fuelled by constant notifications, social pressures, and information overload.
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Friendship Day 2025 gift guide: 5 thoughtful tech gifts for your best friend
Friendship Day 2025 is around the corner, and if you're looking to gift something meaningful yet practical, we’ve curated a list of six tech-friendly products currently available at discounted prices during ongoing sales. These options blend functionality with sentiment, making them suitable for friends who love gadgets, travel, fitness, or just a cleaner, more comfortable lifestyle.
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BSNL announces Azadi ka Plan at Re 1; comes with unlimited calling and daily data
BSNL launches Freedom Offer with 2GB daily data, unlimited calls, 100 SMS/day, and a free SIM for new users at Re 1, valid between August 1–31.
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Vivo V60 confirmed to launch in India on August 12: 5 key things to know
Vivo has officially confirmed the launch date of the Vivo V60 5G in India. Here's everything you need to know about its features, colour options, camera, and expected price ahead of the August 12 launch.
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"I don’t have personal loans against...": Elon Musk clarifies over ownership concerns
Elon Musk has clarified he currently has no personal loans against Tesla stock, addressing concerns over his ownership and future control of the company.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro likely to feature a 4300mAh battery
Samsung is now done with the flagship launches for the year and reports suggest that the company has already started working on the next-generation Galaxy S series phones -- Galaxy S26 series. A new report claims that there will be a Galaxy S26 Pro and it will pack a 4300mAh battery.
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OnePlus Pad Lite goes on sale in India: Price, additional discount and more
OnePlus Pad Lite is now available for purchase in India. The affordable tablet price starts at Rs 12,999 and there's also additional bank discounts available.
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Tech startup to pay Rs 43,000 to its employees for finding their colleagues a date
A new AI startup is offering Rs 43,000 to employees who help their colleagues find a date, making workplace matchmaking a paid perk.
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Samsung TV apps not working? You're not alone as thousands report outage
Samsung smart TVs faced a major outage across the US, leaving thousands of users unable to stream Netflix, YouTube, and other apps. The issue redirected users to error screens, with no official response from Samsung yet.
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Amazon Great Freedom Festival sale goes live: Top deals on iPhone 16, Galaxy S24 and others you shouldn’t miss
Amazon’s Great Freedom Festival Sale is live with big discounts on top smartphones like the iPhone 16e, Galaxy S24 Ultra, OnePlus 13, and more. Check out the best deals across all price ranges—no hidden terms, just straight savings.
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Trump tariffs: Apple braces for $1.1 billion hit as Tim Cook says most iPhones sold in the US coming from India
Apple’s global manufacturing footprint has helped it offset some of the blow. According to Cook, the majority of iPhones sold in the U.S. are now assembled in India, while Macs, iPads, and Apple Watches predominantly come from Vietnam.
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Explained: What Epic Games’ big win over Google could mean for Play Store and Android
Not only did the court affirm the original ruling, it also appears to be activating a previously paused permanent injunction that will force Google to make sweeping changes to its Play Store policies.
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Apple has now sold over 3 billion iPhones, confirms Apple CEO Tim Cook
Apple hit the 1-billion iPhone mark in July 2016, nine years after the original iPhone debuted. The 2-billion milestone was never formally announced, but analysts believe it happened around September 2021.
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Apple’s Q3 2025 earnings: iPhone, Mac, and Services drive record June quarter
The June quarter turned out to be a record-breaker for Apple in several key segments. iPhone sales hit $44.58 billion, thanks to continued demand for the iPhone 16 lineup, while the Mac saw a surprising resurgence with $8.05 billion in revenue — a rare double-digit jump. i
