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Sonos 27 OS Announced With ChatGPT Integration, Redesigned App; Sonos Play India Launch Set for September 8
Sonos announced on Tuesday announced its next-generation audio operating system dubbed Sonos 27. As per the US-based high-end audio equipment company, the OS has several new features, including a redesigned app, AI-powered controls, and new ways to move sound between devices. Alongside, Sonos is bringing two of its global products, including the So...
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Sony's State of Play Broadcast Returns This Week, Final Fantasy VII Revelation Confirmed to Get Extended Look
Sony has announced that the next State of Play will be broadcast this week on September 3. The presentaiton will feature updates and announcements on first- and third-party games, including an extended look at Final Fantasy VII Revelation. The show will be followed by a State of Play Japan broadcast focussed on upcoming games from Japanese and Asia...
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Google Is Changing How You Sign In to Android Apps
Google announced that starting in February 2027, apps and games must meet their respective bad behaviour thresholds for Memory usage, Bitmap memory usage and DEX code optimisation. Apps and games that do not meet these thresholds may see reduced app visibility and publishing capabilities on Google Play. The company said that it will provide additio...
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Phantom Blade Zero's State of Play Deep Dive Reveals New Gameplay and Story Details
Developer S-Game shared more details about the story, setting, and combat of Phantom Blade Zero at Sony's State of Play broadcast on Tuesday. Phantom Blade Zero, a Wuxia action game, is coming to PC and PS5 on October 29, 2026. The game is available to pre-order on Steam, Epic Games Store, and PlayStation Store.
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Vivo Y6k Reportedly Spotted on Google Play Console; Could Arrive as Another Rebranded Y-Series Model
The Vivo Y-series is among the most expansive in the company’s lineup, with similar smartphones available under different monikers across markets. According to a report, an unannounced Vivo handset has recently surfaced on a certification platform, which suggests that its launch could be on the horizon. The listing reportedly reveals the purporte...
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Phantom Blade Zero Is Getting a Gameplay Deep Dive at Sony's Next State of Play Show Next Week
Phantom Blade Zero is getting a gameplay deep dive at Sony's State of Play broadcast next week. The show will be dedicated to the action title from Chinese developer S-Game. Phantom Blade Zero has also received a new 11-minute trailer, confirming pre-orders for the game.
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Boat Sailor Nav Smartwatch Launched in India With Google Maps Tracking Alongside Sailor Play Headphones
Boat Sailor Nav was launched in India on Tuesday. The homegrown wearables brand claims it marks its foray into the kids' lifestyle technology segment. The smartwatch has a 1.4-inch HD display and is offered in two colour options. It supports real-time Google Maps location tracking with geo-fencing and five-point satellite positioning features. Ther...
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Japanese Musician, 61, Arrested For Giving Insomnia To Neighbours
Kazunori Yokoi, 61, has allegedly been rocking out on his guitars and playing his radio at a loud volume day and night since 2019.
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Snapchat Brings Spotify Music Sharing to Snap Map With Now Playing
Snapchat has rolled out Now Playing, a Snap Map feature that lets users share their live Spotify listening activity with friends. After linking a Spotify account, users can choose who can view their music status and interact with tracks by opening them in Spotify, saving them to Liked Songs, or exploring related Spotlight videos. The update also su...
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EU Slaps $1 Billion Fine On Google Over Play Store, Search Practices
The EU fined the US giant 460 million euros for illegally favouring the company's own services -- for example, Google Flights or Google Hotels -- over rivals in search results.
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Urban Childhood Matters: Building a Voice for Early Childhood Development in India's Cities
Urban childhood is a growing reality - map children, listen to Anganwadi workers, and build child-friendly cities where every young child can learn and play
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Google Announces Play Catalog Access Program for Third-Party App Stores on Android Devices
Google is introducing a new programme that will let eligible third-party Android app stores in the US surface apps from the Play Store beginning July 22. Participating marketplaces must meet Google's security, privacy and marketplace requirements and pay an annual review fee of $5,000 (roughly Rs. 4,81,400). Although apps can be discovered through ...
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Apple May Be Required to Allow External App Payments, Third-Party NFC Access in UK: Report
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has proposed new rules that could require Apple to let developers direct users to third-party payment options and expand access to the iPhone's NFC technology. The proposals aim to increase competition, lower costs for developers, and create more payment choices for users. They could also enable UK fintech...
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Apple Acquires Rabbit 3 Times, Developer of 2025 Apple Design Award-Winning 'Play' App
Apple has reportedly acquired key assets of Rabbit 3 Times, the company behind the Play app, which won the Innovation category at the 2025 Apple Design Awards. The deal surfaced through a European Commission filing published after the mandatory waiting period under the Digital Markets Act. The agreement also allows Apple to hire some employees. Pla...
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Google Ending It's Play Store Monopoly, Will Allow External Payments From June 30
This decision unbundles Google's flat 30 percent commission into separate service and billing fees, executing changes agreed upon after its high-profile antitrust legal battle with Epic Games.
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Sonos 27 OS Announced With ChatGPT Integration, Redesigned App; Sonos Play India Launch Set for September 8
Sonos announced on Tuesday announced its next-generation audio operating system dubbed Sonos 27. As per the US-based high-end audio equipment company, the OS has several new features, including a redesigned app, AI-powered controls, and new ways to move sound between devices. Alongside, Sonos is bringing two of its global products, including the So...
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Sony's State of Play Broadcast Returns This Week, Final Fantasy VII Revelation Confirmed to Get Extended Look
Sony has announced that the next State of Play will be broadcast this week on September 3. The presentaiton will feature updates and announcements on first- and third-party games, including an extended look at Final Fantasy VII Revelation. The show will be followed by a State of Play Japan broadcast focussed on upcoming games from Japanese and Asia...
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Google Is Changing How You Sign In to Android Apps
Google announced that starting in February 2027, apps and games must meet their respective bad behaviour thresholds for Memory usage, Bitmap memory usage and DEX code optimisation. Apps and games that do not meet these thresholds may see reduced app visibility and publishing capabilities on Google Play. The company said that it will provide additio...
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Phantom Blade Zero's State of Play Deep Dive Reveals New Gameplay and Story Details
Developer S-Game shared more details about the story, setting, and combat of Phantom Blade Zero at Sony's State of Play broadcast on Tuesday. Phantom Blade Zero, a Wuxia action game, is coming to PC and PS5 on October 29, 2026. The game is available to pre-order on Steam, Epic Games Store, and PlayStation Store.
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Vivo Y6k Reportedly Spotted on Google Play Console; Could Arrive as Another Rebranded Y-Series Model
The Vivo Y-series is among the most expansive in the company’s lineup, with similar smartphones available under different monikers across markets. According to a report, an unannounced Vivo handset has recently surfaced on a certification platform, which suggests that its launch could be on the horizon. The listing reportedly reveals the purporte...
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Phantom Blade Zero Is Getting a Gameplay Deep Dive at Sony's Next State of Play Show Next Week
Phantom Blade Zero is getting a gameplay deep dive at Sony's State of Play broadcast next week. The show will be dedicated to the action title from Chinese developer S-Game. Phantom Blade Zero has also received a new 11-minute trailer, confirming pre-orders for the game.
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Boat Sailor Nav Smartwatch Launched in India With Google Maps Tracking Alongside Sailor Play Headphones
Boat Sailor Nav was launched in India on Tuesday. The homegrown wearables brand claims it marks its foray into the kids' lifestyle technology segment. The smartwatch has a 1.4-inch HD display and is offered in two colour options. It supports real-time Google Maps location tracking with geo-fencing and five-point satellite positioning features. Ther...
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Japanese Musician, 61, Arrested For Giving Insomnia To Neighbours
Kazunori Yokoi, 61, has allegedly been rocking out on his guitars and playing his radio at a loud volume day and night since 2019.
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Snapchat Brings Spotify Music Sharing to Snap Map With Now Playing
Snapchat has rolled out Now Playing, a Snap Map feature that lets users share their live Spotify listening activity with friends. After linking a Spotify account, users can choose who can view their music status and interact with tracks by opening them in Spotify, saving them to Liked Songs, or exploring related Spotlight videos. The update also su...
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EU Slaps $1 Billion Fine On Google Over Play Store, Search Practices
The EU fined the US giant 460 million euros for illegally favouring the company's own services -- for example, Google Flights or Google Hotels -- over rivals in search results.
-
Urban Childhood Matters: Building a Voice for Early Childhood Development in India's Cities
Urban childhood is a growing reality - map children, listen to Anganwadi workers, and build child-friendly cities where every young child can learn and play
-
Google Announces Play Catalog Access Program for Third-Party App Stores on Android Devices
Google is introducing a new programme that will let eligible third-party Android app stores in the US surface apps from the Play Store beginning July 22. Participating marketplaces must meet Google's security, privacy and marketplace requirements and pay an annual review fee of $5,000 (roughly Rs. 4,81,400). Although apps can be discovered through ...
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Apple May Be Required to Allow External App Payments, Third-Party NFC Access in UK: Report
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has proposed new rules that could require Apple to let developers direct users to third-party payment options and expand access to the iPhone's NFC technology. The proposals aim to increase competition, lower costs for developers, and create more payment choices for users. They could also enable UK fintech...
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Apple Acquires Rabbit 3 Times, Developer of 2025 Apple Design Award-Winning 'Play' App
Apple has reportedly acquired key assets of Rabbit 3 Times, the company behind the Play app, which won the Innovation category at the 2025 Apple Design Awards. The deal surfaced through a European Commission filing published after the mandatory waiting period under the Digital Markets Act. The agreement also allows Apple to hire some employees. Pla...
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Google Ending It's Play Store Monopoly, Will Allow External Payments From June 30
This decision unbundles Google's flat 30 percent commission into separate service and billing fees, executing changes agreed upon after its high-profile antitrust legal battle with Epic Games.
