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Why Apple’s new iPhone 13 may be the weakest upgrade so far

After last year’s big 5G upgrade, the incremental nature of this year’s improvements may be a letdown to some. The latest models lack any 'must-have' new features.

Apple says latest emergency update fixes ‘zero click’ spyware flaw in Messages app

Flaw allowed a hacker to gain access to an Apple device using Pegasus spyware. 'Zero click' refers to how victims don't have to click on a malicious file for it to infect devices.

Apple’s new watch with larger screen will jam more data than ever on your wrist

This is only the second time in the history of the Apple Watch that the company has bumped up the screen size. The device will have about 16% more pixels, allowing it to show more info.

Apple plans satellite features for iPhone that allow emergency calls in no-network areas

Apple has been working on satellite technology for years, with a team exploring the concept since at least 2017. However, the feature is unlikely to be ready before next year.

Why Apple, Amazon, Microsoft & Google will want to play nice in this post-Snowden era

Tech giants, that once behaved as global actors obligated to protect users across countries, are facing a wave of antitrust probes that could fundamentally crimp how they do business.

South Korea challenging Apple, Google mobile dominance could set precedent for India & world

Korea looks to pass law giving users a choice of app payment providers, striking at role played not only by Google & Apple, but Amazon & Facebook too as gatekeepers of digital economy.

Why switching from iPhone to Android Galaxy is like getting a taste of the future

Apple’s September iPhone launch promises modest improvements — faster processor, better camera, display — but Samsung's old models already provide advanced hardware features at a lower cost.

US judge rules Indian engineer can sue Apple in Pakistan Hindu ancestry case

Indian engineer Anita Nariani Schulze says she was discriminated against — by two male East Asian supervisors — based on her ethnic Pakistani background.

Apple’s next iPhone lineup will come with pro-focused camera, video-recording features

The new iPhones will include a faster A15 chip and a smaller notch, in addition to new screen technology that could enable a faster refresh rate for smoother scrolling.

Apple to detect, report sexually explicit child photos on iPhone

As part of new safeguards involving children, Apple is also adding features in its Siri digital voice assistant to intervene when users search for related abusive material.

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India talked big on Russia-Ukraine mediation. Alaska meet offers a window

Europe and Ukraine’s agencies are crucial. Steering the Alaska talks bilaterally between the US and Russia will foil the outcomes before they even start taking effect.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.