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Apple expands App Store’s age-rating system
Apple expands App Store’s age-rating system

Apple adds 13+, 16+, and 18+ ratings for apps on the App Store that have now joined the existing 4+ and 9+ age ratings

Google experiments Opal, AI-centric coding tool
Google experiments Opal, AI-centric coding tool

Opal allows users to create mini web apps using text prompts, or they can remix existing apps accessible in a gallery

iOS 26: Apple rolls out first public beta with cutting-edge AI features
iOS 26: Apple rolls out first public beta with cutting-edge AI features

In addition to the iOS 26, Apple has introduced beta variants of iPadOS 26, tvOS 26 with Liquid Glass design language

WhatsApp plans major 'About' section overhaul with disappearing updates
WhatsApp plans major 'About' section overhaul with disappearing updates

Only people allowed by the users' privacy settings will be able to see the new update

Elon Musk's Starlink suffers outage, leaving thousands without internet
Elon Musk's Starlink suffers outage, leaving thousands without internet

The network disruption occurred a day after the Starlink rolled out T-Satellite services from T-Mobile

Yahoo Mail down: Users report widespread outage
Yahoo Mail down: Users report widespread outage

Yahoo Mail is currently down globally, with affected users reporting a range of issues with service

Snapchat's new update now sends alert to your friends when you reach home safely
Snapchat's new update now sends alert to your friends when you reach home safely

These alerts can not be sent to friends with whom you already shared your location with, according to Snapchat

Google Photos announces AI features for ‘remixing’ photos in different styles
Google Photos announces AI features for ‘remixing’ photos in different styles

Google's Remix photos feature will be rolled out across the US on Android and iOS in the near future

YouTube Shorts releases AI-powered image-to-video feature and more
YouTube Shorts releases AI-powered image-to-video feature and more

YouTube has launched AI-driven visual effects, letting creators use these to turn rough sketches into digital art

Microsoft warns of ransomware threat in SharePoint server breaches
Microsoft warns of ransomware threat in SharePoint server breaches

Microsoft issues alerts as cyber hackers use ransomware in SharePoint server breaches

Apple introduces AppleCare One Subscription plan for several devices
Apple introduces AppleCare One Subscription plan for several devices

Users can save up to $11 every month once you sign up for AppleCare One with an iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch

Instagram brings new protection features for teens and children
Instagram brings new protection features for teens and children

These significant updates are part of Instagram's recent efforts to prevent harm to youth and minimise abuse

iOS 26 beta 4 launches with Liquid Glass update and AI news summaries
iOS 26 beta 4 launches with Liquid Glass update and AI news summaries

Apple has re-enabled notification summaries for news and entertainment months following its shutdown earlier this year

iOS 26 resolves annoying Messages issue with latest update
iOS 26 resolves annoying Messages issue with latest update

Apple is likely to launch the first public beta of iOS 26 in the near future

WhatsApp Windows replaces native app with web variant for beta testers
WhatsApp Windows replaces native app with web variant for beta testers

The update phases out native WhatsApp Windows app, replaced by a web-based version powered by Microsoft Edge WebView2

Google Chrome for iOS adds separate work and personal accounts
Google Chrome for iOS adds separate work and personal accounts

Chrome's latest feature will help employers who often access company resources from browsers on their personal devices

Seven simple ways to protect your digital life in 2025
Seven simple ways to protect your digital life in 2025

Here are a few essential tips to assist you stay safe and protect your digital life

WhatsApp rolls out Status Ads and Promoted Channels with clear labels
WhatsApp rolls out Status Ads and Promoted Channels with clear labels

WhatsApp is now allowing businesses and creators to pay for their channels to appear more visibly in the app's directory

Microsoft warns governments of SharePoint server attacks
Microsoft warns governments of SharePoint server attacks

Microsoft issues alert of ‘active attack’ on server software used by government agencies and organisations

WhatsApp to launch Quick Recap feature soon: Report
WhatsApp to launch Quick Recap feature soon: Report

Quick Recap feature will enable users to summarise messages from five conversations at the same time

Google Messages receives numerous updates this July
Google Messages receives numerous updates this July

These are Messages features that Google have announced or have recently spotted in the wild by beta testers

Apple to improve iPhone 17 displays in THESE two ways
Apple to improve iPhone 17 displays in THESE two ways

iPhone 17 series it is likely to be powered by an Apple-designed modem chip, ensuring a powerful performance

Elon Musk announces Baby Grok, child-friendly AI chatbot
Elon Musk announces Baby Grok, child-friendly AI chatbot

Baby Grok is particularly tailored for children’s protection and educational interactions

Microsoft closes movie and TV store on Xbox and Windows
Microsoft closes movie and TV store on Xbox and Windows

Users can no longer be able to purchase the latest films or TV series on either platform from Microsoft store

Blackstone exits bid for TikTok US equity amid trade discussions
Blackstone exits bid for TikTok US equity amid trade discussions

Blackstone has reportedly withdrawn from a consortium bidding to invest in TikTok’s US operations

iPhone 17 Air to feature 2,800mAh battery capacity: Report
iPhone 17 Air to feature 2,800mAh battery capacity: Report

Apple is reportedly working on a dedicated battery case for the iPhone 17 Air

Ring users report suspicious logins as company addresses claims
Ring users report suspicious logins as company addresses claims

Ring users claim that they notice a series of logins in May, from unknown devices

Google’s Veo 3 AI model launches on Gemini API: Check pricing, features
Google’s Veo 3 AI model launches on Gemini API: Check pricing, features

Veo 3 is available for $0.75 (approximately ₹65) per second of video and audio output

WhatsApp to launch Status Ads and Promoted Channels in Android beta: Report
WhatsApp to launch Status Ads and Promoted Channels in Android beta: Report

Status Ads will enable businesses to show sponsored content in the Status section

Netflix integrates generative AI in original series for the first time
Netflix integrates generative AI in original series for the first time

Netflix’s internal production group had been created with producers to create a catastrophic building collapse scene with gen AI