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Apple CEO Tim Cook said during a live chat that Android has more malware than iOS and “sideloading” mobile apps were not in the “best interests of users.” If Apple was forced to allow sideloading apps, as Android does, it would destroy the security and privacy of the iOS platform, he said, while speaking virtually

YouTube app on iOS and iPadOS is finally getting picture-in-picture (PiP) support, according to a new report. This feature allows YouTube videos to be played in a small window while using other apps. With iOS 14, Apple added picture-in-picture support to iOS and iPadOS for when using FaceTime or watching a video but, at the

Pokemon Unite is a new MOBA (multiplayer online battle arena) game coming to Nintendo Switch, Android, and iOS. It will be the first game in this genre set in the Pokemon universe. Pokemon Unite was first announced in June last year and has now finally received a release timeline. The game will arrive on Nintendo

Strategy Analytics has released its first quarter report for global 5G smartphone shipments. Samsung and Vivo saw the highest gains in the last quarter. Samsung shipped 17 million units in Q1 2021, compared to 9.5 million shipments in the last quarter of 2020, seeing a growth of 79 percent. This is likely due to the

The antitrust overhaul package unveiled in Congress targeting Big Tech, if enacted, could have far-reaching effects on how people use the Internet and on America’s biggest and most successful companies.  The five bills, due for a committee vote on Wednesday, could pave the way for a reorganisation or breakup of giants such as Google, Facebook,

Switching from an Android phone to an iPhone can be a daunting experience. It’s a whole different ecosystem, one that is more exclusive and tightly wound. However, there are a few ways in which you can make the transition smoother when it comes to transferring data. While the two ecosystems are completely different, a Google

iPhone or iPad users can enjoy YouTube videos in picture-in-picture mode, just like Android devices. You don’t need to have the YouTube app installed on your iPhone or iPad to get the picture-in-picture mode. Instead, you can experience it directly using a Web browser, including the preloaded Safari. The picture-in-picture (PiP) mode is essentially quite

Flipkart Mobiles Bonanza sale has kicked off with discounts on various popular smartphones, including iPhone 11 Pro, Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G, and Poco M3, among others. The four-day sale lasts until Thursday, June 24. Apart from some of the well-known models, the Flipkart sale has brought significant discounts and deals on smartphones such as

Germany’s antitrust watchdog said on Monday it had launched an investigation into whether Apple was exploiting its market dominance, following similar proceedings into US tech rivals Facebook, Amazon, and Google. Based on new competition law rules specifically intended for large digital companies, Germany’s Federal Cartel Office (FCO) said it would assess whether Apple has a “paramount

Beats Studio Buds truly wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds are the newest addition to Apple’s audio accessories lineup. The earbuds come in three colours and have a compact design with no stem. The Beats Studio Buds use a dual-element diaphragm driver placed in a two-chamber housing that provides better stereo separation, as per the company. They

Realme Buds Q2 TWS earbuds have been teased through an event page on the company’s India website. These were launched in Pakistan in April this year and will soon be making their way to the Indian market. They seem to have the same design as the ones launched in Pakistan but boast of Active Noise

Smartphone market globally will grow 12 percent in 2021, with shipments reaching 1.4 billion units, according to a report. The growth forecast depicts a strong recovery in smartphone shipments from 2020, when the market saw a dip due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Manufacturers are expected to bring their new 5G phones this year that will

Realme GT 5G global launch event today will mark the debut of the flagship smartphone in markets outside China, and the virtual event will be introducing new product categories alongside. Realme has teased the introduction of a laptop and a tablet, and rumours indicate that the two may be called the Realme Book and Realme

Oppo Reno 6 Pro has reportedly received Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification in the US. An FCC certification is a solid hint that the smartphone’s global —  or at least US —  launch is imminent. Oppo released the Reno 6, Reno 6 Pro, and the Reno 6 Pro+ in China late last month. Thanks to different dimensions

Vivo Y1s 3GB RAM variant was launched in India on Tuesday, and it will sit alongside the existing 2GB option. The new model comes in two distinct colour options and has 32GB of onboard storage. In addition to the new Vivo Y1s variant, the Chinese company has hiked the prices of the Vivo Y1s 2GB

Google Pixel Stand for wireless charging is reportedly getting reiterated for the upcoming Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro devices. Pixel Stand doubles up as a 10W wireless charger besides being a phone stand, a Google Photos digital frame, and a pseudo-smart display with Google Assistant. The next-gen Pixel Stand was discovered in the

Realme GT 5G was launched globally in a virtual conference on Tuesday. The new Realme phone comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC, 8GB or 12GB RAM variants, and a 120Hz AMOLED display. The Realme GT has up to 256GB of onboard storage and has features such as Dolby Atmos audio, 64-megapixel primary camera, and

OnePlus Nord N200 has reportedly been spotted on Geekbench, offering a glimpse into some possible specifications of the upcoming smartphone. It is speculated that the OnePlus DE2117 spotted on the benchmarking site could be the next budget smartphone from the Chinese technology giant. The listing tips an octa-core Snapdragon 480 SoC with 4GB of RAM.

Tecno Spark 7T has been launched in India as an entry level offering from the company. It comes with some impressive specifications for the price. The phone is offered in a single RAM and storage configuration but with three colour options. Tecno Spark 7T has thick bezels all around and a notch for the selfie

OnePlus 8 Series — comprising OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro — and OnePlus 8T have started receiving the OxygenOS 11.0.7.7 and OxygenOS 11.0.8.14 updates in India, respectively. While the OnePlus 8 Series will receive the update in India first, followed by Europe and North America, OnePlus 8T will receive OxygenOS 11.0.8.13 update in North