iPhone Camera Control Explained: How the button works and how to customise It

iPhone Camera Control Explained: How the button works and how to customise It

Technology | Updated: Dec 31, 2025

  • iPhone 17 adds pressure-sensitive Camera Control button for photos and videos
  • Camera Control has haptic feedback, adjustable settings, and third-party app support.
  • Customize or disable button functions and sensitivity in Accessibility settings.
iOS 26.3 introduces carrier location privacy control for Apple modem devices

iOS 26.3 introduces carrier location privacy control for Apple modem devices

Technology | Updated: Jan 28, 2026

  • Apple adds Limit Precise Location in iOS 26.3 for privacy on select devices
  • Feature limits carriers to less precise location data, spares emergency services.
  • Supported on iPhone Air, iPhone 16e, iPad Pro M5, and select carriers only
Google Photos enhances Photo to video with custom prompts and built-in audio

Google Photos enhances Photo to video with custom prompts and built-in audio

Technology | Updated: Jan 28, 2026

  • Google Photos adds custom prompts and audio to its Photo to video feature
  • Users can now describe animation style and mood in natural language
  • Rollout is gradual; higher usage limits for AI Pro and Ultra subscribers
Explained: What are WhatsApp’s new ‘Strict Account Settings’, what changes, who can use, and more

Explained: What are WhatsApp’s new ‘Strict Account Settings’, what changes, who can use, and more

Technology | Updated: Jan 28, 2026

  • WhatsApp introduces Strict Account Settings to enhance user privacy and security
  • Feature blocks unknown media, silences calls, and restricts group invites
  • Rollout follows Meta lawsuit over WhatsApp privacy claims
'What's happening with ICE is...', Sam Altman addresses the issue in an internal memo to staff

'What's happening with ICE is...', Sam Altman addresses the issue in an internal memo to staff

Technology | Updated: Jan 28, 2026

  • Sam Altman criticises US immigration enforcement, calling ICE actions overreach
  • Altman urges distinction between deporting criminals and broader ICE enforcement
  • OpenAI CEO says company will avoid performative political statements
Amazon accidentally sends layoff email, fuelling fears of fresh job cuts

Amazon accidentally sends layoff email, fuelling fears of fresh job cuts

Technology | Updated: Jan 28, 2026

  • Amazon email suggests layoffs in AWS and retail units, no official word yet
  • Project Dawn mentioned in internal email, causing confusion among staff
  • Amazon to shut down Fresh supermarkets and Go stores, focus on Whole Foods
WhatsApp publicly rebuts Elon Musk, says Meta cannot read user messages

WhatsApp publicly rebuts Elon Musk, says Meta cannot read user messages

Technology | Updated: Jan 28, 2026

  • WhatsApp: Private chats protected by end-to-end encryption via Signal protocol
  • Meta and WhatsApp cannot access or read users' encrypted message content
  • WhatsApp clarifies only metadata, not message content, may be shared with Meta
Pinterest to cut nearly 15% of workforce as it shifts focus to AI

Pinterest to cut nearly 15% of workforce as it shifts focus to AI

Technology | Updated: Jan 28, 2026

  • Pinterest to lay off under 15% of staff, impacting around 700 employees
  • Restructuring shifts resources to AI teams and product development.
  • Company expects $35 million to $45 million in pre-tax charges from the layoffs
After January meeting, MeitY gives platforms till Feb 4 to weigh in on DPDP rule timelines

After January meeting, MeitY gives platforms till Feb 4 to weigh in on DPDP rule timelines

Technology | Updated: Jan 28, 2026

  • MeitY proposes reducing DPDP Act compliance timeline from 18 to 12 months
  • Platforms asked for feedback on immediate enforcement of key DPDP Rules
  • Industry pushback expected over operational challenges with shorter deadlines
WhatsApp offers high-security mode for journalists and high-risk users; third tech firm to do so

WhatsApp offers high-security mode for journalists and high-risk users; third tech firm to do so

Technology | Updated: Jan 28, 2026

  • WhatsApp launches "Strict Account Settings" for advanced user security
  • New mode blocks unknown media, disables link previews, silences unknown calls
  • Feature aims to protect high-risk users like journalists and activists
Deloitte AI Institute chief warns governing AI agents is harder than chatbots

Deloitte AI Institute chief warns governing AI agents is harder than chatbots

Technology | Updated: Jan 27, 2026

  • AI agent adoption is outpacing companies' ability to govern them safely
  • Only 21 percent of firms have strong oversight for AI agents, Deloitte reports
  • Deloitte urges real-time monitoring and clear policies to manage AI agent risks
Google agrees to pay $68 million to settle claims that its voice assistant recorded users without consent

Google agrees to pay $68 million to settle claims that its voice assistant recorded users without consent

Technology | Updated: Jan 27, 2026

  • Google to pay $68 million to settle lawsuit over voice assistant recordings
  • Lawsuit claimed Google Assistant recorded users without consent for advertising
  • Settlement reached without Google admitting wrongdoing
Google Cloud gaming chief urges studios to educate teams on what AI can and cannot do

Google Cloud gaming chief urges studios to educate teams on what AI can and cannot do

Technology | Updated: Jan 27, 2026

  • Google Cloud urges game leaders to define AI's role and limits for their teams.
  • Jack Buser: AI empowers developers but needs careful, transparent deployment
  • AI in gaming can reduce costs, enhance creativity, and transform player experiences.
Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan says he stayed up till 5 AM using Claude Code

Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan says he stayed up till 5 AM using Claude Code

Technology | Updated: Jan 27, 2026

  • Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan praised Anthropic's new AI coding tool, Claude Code
  • Claude Code operates in the terminal, managing codebase tasks using natural language.
  • AI tools like Claude Code are moving software engineering to higher-level roles.
AirTag vs AirTag 2: How to identify Apple’s latest tracker at a glance

AirTag vs AirTag 2: How to identify Apple’s latest tracker at a glance

Technology | Updated: Jan 27, 2026

  • Apple launched a new AirTag, often called AirTag 2 by retailers and buyers
  • Check back text: all caps for new AirTag, mixed case for original.
  • Both versions are sold under similar names, so verify before buying
ChatGPT Health misread Apple Watch data, raising concerns over AI health advice

ChatGPT Health misread Apple Watch data, raising concerns over AI health advice

Technology | Updated: Jan 27, 2026

  • ChatGPT Health gave inaccurate heart health grades using Apple Watch data.
  • The AI misinterpreted VO2 max estimates and hardware changes as health risks.
  • Assessments varied widely and often ignored key personal health details.
Apple revives iOS 12 with critical update to keep iMessage and FaceTime alive on older devices

Apple revives iOS 12 with critical update to keep iMessage and FaceTime alive on older devices

Technology | Updated: Jan 27, 2026

  • Apple releases iOS 12.5.8 for older iPhones, iPads, and iPod touch
  • Update extends system certificate, ensuring iMessage and FaceTime work until 2027
  • Legacy device users urged to install updates to avoid service disruptions
Android Auto roadmap: Gemini, video apps, widgets, and other features coming next

Android Auto roadmap: Gemini, video apps, widgets, and other features coming next

Technology | Updated: Jan 27, 2026

  • Gemini will replace Google Assistant on Android Auto in coming months
  • Video apps for parked cars and light theme confirmed, no rollout dates yet
  • Widgets, Cast support, and climate controls are in experimental testing.
Gmail for iPhone adds dedicated Google Photos picker for faster sharing

Gmail for iPhone adds dedicated Google Photos picker for faster sharing

Technology | Updated: Jan 27, 2026

  • Gmail for iOS adds a dedicated Google Photos picker for easier media sharing
  • Attach photos and videos directly from Google Photos without extra steps.
  • Multi-selection and search simplify attaching multiple images or videos.
Blinkit launches Rs 50 NCMC Bharat Yatra Card: One RuPay card for metro and bus travel across Indian cities

Blinkit launches Rs 50 NCMC Bharat Yatra Card: One RuPay card for metro and bus travel across Indian cities

Technology | Updated: Jan 27, 2026

  • Blinkit launches NCMC Bharat Yatra Card for public transport at Rs 50
  • Card works across metro and bus networks in major cities
  • Users can top up instantly via UPI and get home delivery through Blinkit
India–EU FTA: Electronics makers eye $50 billion export by 2031

India–EU FTA: Electronics makers eye $50 billion export by 2031

Technology | Updated: Jan 27, 2026

  • India–EU FTA to boost electronics exports, aiming for $50 billion by 2031
  • Deal grants preferential access to 99.6% of bilateral electronics trade
  • FTA expected to drive investment, job creation, and tech collaboration in India
Samsung announces Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition for Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games

Samsung announces Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition for Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games

Technology | Updated: Jan 27, 2026

  • Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition for Milano Cortina 2026 athletes
  • 3,800 Olympians and Paralympians from 90 countries to receive devices
  • Features include Victory Selfie, Flex Mode, and access to Games-time services
15-year-old boy goes missing after travelling to New York to meet someone he met on Roblox

15-year-old boy goes missing after travelling to New York to meet someone he met on Roblox

Technology | Updated: Jan 27, 2026

  • 15-year-old Thomas Medlin missing after trip to NYC to meet Roblox contact
  • Last seen at Grand Central Terminal, later footage places him in Brooklyn
  • Family and police urge public help; Roblox cooperating with investigation
Pixel January 2026  update triggers Wi-Fi and Bluetooth failures on several models

Pixel January 2026  update triggers Wi-Fi and Bluetooth failures on several models

Technology | Updated: Jan 27, 2026

  • Google Pixel January 2026 update causes Wi-Fi and Bluetooth problems for users
  • Problems affect multiple Pixel models, with no reliable workaround available
  • Google has not yet acknowledged the issue or released a fix
Next GCC wave in Tier-2 cities needs payroll incentives, Grade-A infra, cluster strategy

Next GCC wave in Tier-2 cities needs payroll incentives, Grade-A infra, cluster strategy

Technology | Updated: Jan 27, 2026

  • Budget 2025 announces national framework to boost GCCs in Tier-2 cities
  • Industry calls for payroll incentives, top infrastructure, and cluster strategies
  • Transfer pricing, tax predictability seen as key challenges for GCC expansion
Swiggy will now let users order food and groceries directly on ChatGPT and Claude

Swiggy will now let users order food and groceries directly on ChatGPT and Claude

Technology | Updated: Jan 27, 2026

  • Swiggy users can now order via AI chat tools like ChatGPT and Gemini
  • AI assistants handle ordering, apply coupons, and track delivery in real time
  • Instamart offers 40,000+ products, uses Model Context Protocol for integration.
ChatGPT helps woman uncover that her date is married and has a family

ChatGPT helps woman uncover that her date is married and has a family

Technology | Updated: Jan 27, 2026

  • A woman's date used ChatGPT, revealing he was married with kids.
  • The story went viral, sparking debate about tech's role and privacy in dating
  • ChatGPT exposed the man's secret, ending the date in stunned silence
AI will ‘test who we are as a species’, says Anthropic’s Dario Amodei as he warns of civilisational risks

AI will ‘test who we are as a species’, says Anthropic’s Dario Amodei as he warns of civilisational risks

Technology | Updated: Jan 27, 2026

  • Anthropic CEO warns of major risks from powerful AI, including bioterrorism
  • Amodei urges careful regulation and company guardrails to limit AI misuse
  • AI could cause job losses and economic power concentration, Amodei cautions
ServiceNow says 45% of its global product engineering is now done from India

ServiceNow says 45% of its global product engineering is now done from India

Technology | Updated: Jan 27, 2026

  • Over 45 percent of ServiceNow's global engineering work is now done in India
  • Hyderabad is ServiceNow's largest engineering site worldwide
  • ServiceNow plans to expand AI-focused teams in India this year
Vivo X200T launched in India: Does OnePlus 15 still makes sense?

Vivo X200T launched in India: Does OnePlus 15 still makes sense?

Technology | Updated: Jan 27, 2026

  • Vivo X200T offers flagship features at Rs 59,999, Rs 10,000 less than OnePlus 15.
  • Vivo X200T features Zeiss triple 50MP cameras with periscope lens, unlike OnePlus 15.
  • Both phones have similar displays, but OnePlus 15 excels in battery capacity and endurance.