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Google Pixel 11 vs iPhone 17: Price in India and Full Specifications Compared
Google Pixel 11 has been launched in India, and the new Pixel smartphone competes directly with Apple's iPhone 17, which was unveiled in September last year. The Google Pixel 11 sports a 6.3-inch (1,080 x 2,424 pixels) OLED Actua display, with up to a 120Hz refresh rate, while the iPhone 17 is equipped with a 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display....
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Xiaomi, Apple, Google Reportedly Join Hands to Advance Qi 50W Wireless Charging Standard
Xiaomi has hosted a Wireless Power Consortium meeting in Beijing to advance the upcoming Qi 50W wireless charging standard, according to a recent report. Apple, Google, Huawei, Oppo, Vivo, and several other companies participated in discussions, prototype testing, and interoperability verification. The report says the standard is expected to launch...
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iOS 27 Said to Offer Third-Party AirPlay Alternatives Such as Google Cast to EU Users
Apple’s upcoming iPhone operating system version will reportedly support third-party media-casting protocols. Apple’s iOS 27 is said to support AirPlay alternatives by default to meet new EU requirements. The company, to comply with the requirements of the European Union’s Digital Markets Act, is building support for third-party AirPlay strea...
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iOS 26.5 Brings RCS-Based End-to-End Encrypted Messaging Between iPhone, Android Smartphones
Google on Monday announced that it has started rolling out end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging to iPhone models running iOS 26.5 beta and Android handsets. The feature is currently available in beta in select global markets, including Canada and the US. While iPhone owners will be able to use the feature via the iMessage app, Android users can acces...
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Gemini App Reportedly Gets Extensive UI Redesign on iOS With New Animated Interface
Google may be testing a redesign for its Gemini app, as early screenshots shared on Reddit suggest a more dynamic interface. The update appears to bring animated backgrounds, a cleaner layout, and a unified menu for tools. The redesign has only been spotted on iOS so far and does not seem widely available yet. Reports indicate that Gemini could bec...
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Apple Took Top Spot as Global Smartphone Shipments Fell 6 Percent YoY in Q1 2026: Counterpoint
The global smartphone market experienced a 6 percent year-over-year (YoY) decline in shipments in Q1 2026, as per a new report by Counterpoint Research. Apple led the global smartphone market, driven by strong iPhone 17 demand. Samsung followed with a 20 percent market share. Xiaomi retained third place, while Oppo and vivo held fourth and fifth po...
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RCS Universal Profile 4.0 Will Bring Native Video Call and Rich Text Support to Messaging Apps
RCS (Rich Communication Services) Universal Profile 4.0 has been introduced by the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) as the latest messaging standard, GSMA’s Technical Director Tom Van Pelt announced on Thursday. The latest RCS profile brings multiple new features, which might soon come to various RCS-based messaging apps...
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Best Smartwatches with WhatsApp Calling and Messages in India
Smartwatches in India now offer varying levels of WhatsApp support, from full messaging to limited calling features. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 series provides the most complete experience with messaging and call handling, while Apple Watch models support messaging but not full calling. The Pixel Watch 4 offers similar functionality with partial ca...
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Apple, Google Make Four Commitments to Improve Fairness and Transparency in App Stores
Apple and Google have agreed to make four changes to their respective app stores to make the marketplaces fairer and more transparent to third-party developers. The announcement was made by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on Tuesday after it raised questions about the company’s duopoly in the mobile application sector.
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Apple, Google Agree App Store Changes Under New UK Regulations
Apple and Google have agreed to make their mobile app stores fairer and more transparent for thousands of developers, Britain's antitrust regulator said on Tuesday, hailing it as important first steps in its tougher regime.
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Apple Says Gemini-Powered Siri Will Use Private Cloud Compute Ahead of Apple Intelligence Feature Expansion
Apple has confirmed that its next-generation, personalised Siri will be powered by Google’s Gemini models, while continuing to run on-device and through Apple’s Private Cloud Compute. Speaking during its fiscal Q1 2026 earnings call, executives emphasised privacy and said Apple’s in-house AI work will continue alongside the Gemini partnership...
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OpenAI’s Hardware Pivot: Rejecting Apple to Focus on Jony Ive-Designed AI Wearables
According to a Financial Times report, OpenAI decided “to not become the custom model provider for Apple.” Citing an unnamed source, the publication claimed that the ChatGPT-maker has instead shifted its focus on developing its own line up of AI-powered devices, which are being designed by ex-Apple designer Jony Ive.
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Privacy Concerns With Gemini-Powered Siri? This Is What Apple and Google Say
Apple and Google have announced a multi-year AI partnership that will bring Google’s Gemini technology into Apple Intelligence and power the long-delayed advanced Siri. While Apple says its privacy standards will remain intact, the deal has raised questions about how user data will be handled. Clearer details are expected closer to Siri’s rollo...
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"Unreasonable": Elon Musk On Apple's Deal To Use Google's Gemini For Siri
Elon Musks comment came after Google confirmed a multi-year agreement with Apple to provide Gemini models and cloud infrastructure for Apples future AI feature.
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Apple Taps Google’s Gemini AI Models to Power Personalised Version of Siri and Apple Intelligence
Google and Apple announced a multi-year collaboration on Monday. This move will see the Mountain View-based tech giant’s Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) models and cloud technology power the next generation of Apple Foundation Models. The two tech behemoths will collaborate to power upcoming features part of the Apple Intelligence suite, incl...
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Google Pixel 11 vs iPhone 17: Price in India and Full Specifications Compared
Google Pixel 11 has been launched in India, and the new Pixel smartphone competes directly with Apple's iPhone 17, which was unveiled in September last year. The Google Pixel 11 sports a 6.3-inch (1,080 x 2,424 pixels) OLED Actua display, with up to a 120Hz refresh rate, while the iPhone 17 is equipped with a 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display....
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Xiaomi, Apple, Google Reportedly Join Hands to Advance Qi 50W Wireless Charging Standard
Xiaomi has hosted a Wireless Power Consortium meeting in Beijing to advance the upcoming Qi 50W wireless charging standard, according to a recent report. Apple, Google, Huawei, Oppo, Vivo, and several other companies participated in discussions, prototype testing, and interoperability verification. The report says the standard is expected to launch...
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iOS 27 Said to Offer Third-Party AirPlay Alternatives Such as Google Cast to EU Users
Apple’s upcoming iPhone operating system version will reportedly support third-party media-casting protocols. Apple’s iOS 27 is said to support AirPlay alternatives by default to meet new EU requirements. The company, to comply with the requirements of the European Union’s Digital Markets Act, is building support for third-party AirPlay strea...
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iOS 26.5 Brings RCS-Based End-to-End Encrypted Messaging Between iPhone, Android Smartphones
Google on Monday announced that it has started rolling out end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging to iPhone models running iOS 26.5 beta and Android handsets. The feature is currently available in beta in select global markets, including Canada and the US. While iPhone owners will be able to use the feature via the iMessage app, Android users can acces...
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Gemini App Reportedly Gets Extensive UI Redesign on iOS With New Animated Interface
Google may be testing a redesign for its Gemini app, as early screenshots shared on Reddit suggest a more dynamic interface. The update appears to bring animated backgrounds, a cleaner layout, and a unified menu for tools. The redesign has only been spotted on iOS so far and does not seem widely available yet. Reports indicate that Gemini could bec...
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Apple Took Top Spot as Global Smartphone Shipments Fell 6 Percent YoY in Q1 2026: Counterpoint
The global smartphone market experienced a 6 percent year-over-year (YoY) decline in shipments in Q1 2026, as per a new report by Counterpoint Research. Apple led the global smartphone market, driven by strong iPhone 17 demand. Samsung followed with a 20 percent market share. Xiaomi retained third place, while Oppo and vivo held fourth and fifth po...
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RCS Universal Profile 4.0 Will Bring Native Video Call and Rich Text Support to Messaging Apps
RCS (Rich Communication Services) Universal Profile 4.0 has been introduced by the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) as the latest messaging standard, GSMA’s Technical Director Tom Van Pelt announced on Thursday. The latest RCS profile brings multiple new features, which might soon come to various RCS-based messaging apps...
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Best Smartwatches with WhatsApp Calling and Messages in India
Smartwatches in India now offer varying levels of WhatsApp support, from full messaging to limited calling features. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 series provides the most complete experience with messaging and call handling, while Apple Watch models support messaging but not full calling. The Pixel Watch 4 offers similar functionality with partial ca...
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Apple, Google Make Four Commitments to Improve Fairness and Transparency in App Stores
Apple and Google have agreed to make four changes to their respective app stores to make the marketplaces fairer and more transparent to third-party developers. The announcement was made by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on Tuesday after it raised questions about the company’s duopoly in the mobile application sector.
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Apple, Google Agree App Store Changes Under New UK Regulations
Apple and Google have agreed to make their mobile app stores fairer and more transparent for thousands of developers, Britain's antitrust regulator said on Tuesday, hailing it as important first steps in its tougher regime.
-
Apple Says Gemini-Powered Siri Will Use Private Cloud Compute Ahead of Apple Intelligence Feature Expansion
Apple has confirmed that its next-generation, personalised Siri will be powered by Google’s Gemini models, while continuing to run on-device and through Apple’s Private Cloud Compute. Speaking during its fiscal Q1 2026 earnings call, executives emphasised privacy and said Apple’s in-house AI work will continue alongside the Gemini partnership...
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OpenAI’s Hardware Pivot: Rejecting Apple to Focus on Jony Ive-Designed AI Wearables
According to a Financial Times report, OpenAI decided “to not become the custom model provider for Apple.” Citing an unnamed source, the publication claimed that the ChatGPT-maker has instead shifted its focus on developing its own line up of AI-powered devices, which are being designed by ex-Apple designer Jony Ive.
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Privacy Concerns With Gemini-Powered Siri? This Is What Apple and Google Say
Apple and Google have announced a multi-year AI partnership that will bring Google’s Gemini technology into Apple Intelligence and power the long-delayed advanced Siri. While Apple says its privacy standards will remain intact, the deal has raised questions about how user data will be handled. Clearer details are expected closer to Siri’s rollo...
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"Unreasonable": Elon Musk On Apple's Deal To Use Google's Gemini For Siri
Elon Musks comment came after Google confirmed a multi-year agreement with Apple to provide Gemini models and cloud infrastructure for Apples future AI feature.
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Apple Taps Google’s Gemini AI Models to Power Personalised Version of Siri and Apple Intelligence
Google and Apple announced a multi-year collaboration on Monday. This move will see the Mountain View-based tech giant’s Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) models and cloud technology power the next generation of Apple Foundation Models. The two tech behemoths will collaborate to power upcoming features part of the Apple Intelligence suite, incl...
