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Two India-origin apps among finalists for 2026 Apple Design Awards

Apple has named two India-origin apps, Katha Room and Guitar Wiz — among the finalists for the 2026 Apple Design Awards. Katha Room was recognised in the Social Impact category for promoting Indian folklore through Gond art-inspired storytelling

May 19, 2026

How to turn off Instagram's new Instants feature and remove photos you shared

Instagram recently rolled out a new feature called "Instants," allowing users to share disappearing photos with friends in real time. However, many users ended up accidentally sending photos because the feature instantly shares images once the shutter button is tapped.

May 15, 2026

Nothing Bengaluru Flagship Draws Over 61,000 Visitors, Generates $1.3 Million In 90 Days

Nothing's Bengaluru store off to great start: 61,000+ visitors, over Rs 12 crore revenue in 90 days

Nothing has reported strong early performance from its first India flagship store in Bengaluru, which opened on February 14, 2026, at Indiranagar's 100 Feet Road. The 5,032-square-foot outlet welcomed 61,931 visitors and generated over $1.3 million in revenue within its first 90 days.

May 14, 2026

Shot on iPhone 17 Pro Max, These Indie Films Challenge Traditional Filmmaking

MAMI's latest 'Filmed on iPhone' initiative showcases how emerging Indian filmmakers are using smartphone technology to produce cinematic short films with professional-grade storytelling.

May 12, 2026

Google Search Crashes for Users Across Regions; '500 Error' Reports Flood Social Media

Google Search experienced a global outage on Tuesday morning, affecting users in India, the US and several other regions. Many users encountered a "500 Internal Server Error" message while trying to access search results, indicating a server-side technical issue within Google's backend infrastructure.

May 12, 2026

Meta discontinues end-to-end encryption for Instagram messages globally

Meta will now be able to access message content when necessary. The move has triggered debate over online privacy and child safety, with critics raising concerns about user data access, while child protection groups welcomed the decision.

May 9, 2026

Instagram crackdown on fake accounts: Virat Kohli, Ronaldo, BLACKPINK lose millions of followers

Virat Kohli, Ronaldo, BLACKPINK lose millions of followers in Instagram fake account crackdown

Meta said the drop in followers was due to a routine cleanup of fake, spam and inactive Instagram accounts, meaning most removed followers were not active users.

May 8, 2026

Are your Instagram DMs safe? Meta ends encrypted chats today

Meta Platforms has ended end-to-end encryption for Instagram DMs globally, allowing the company to access message content to improve moderation and comply with new US regulations targeting harmful and non-consensual content.

May 8, 2026

WhatsApp announces AI upgrade for round-the-clock SME customer support in India

WhatsApp has launched 'Business AI' in India, an AI-powered customer support feature aimed at helping small and medium enterprises (SMEs) manage customer interactions directly. Businesses will still have full control over conversations and can step in or disable the AI whenever required.

May 7, 2026

Apple to invest Rs 100 crore in India's renewable energy infrastructure

The company will collaborate with CleanMax to develop over 150 megawatts of renewable energy capacity across the country, enough to power nearly 1.5 lakh households annually

May 7, 2026

Apple CEO Tim Cook bullish on rising Indian middle class amid another record March quarter

Apple's iPhone 17 tops global smartphone sales in Q1: Report

A series dominated the top 10 list with the widest presence, led by the Galaxy A07 4G. The report highlights a growing shift toward premium smartphones, even as overall market growth remains under pressure.

May 5, 2026

Apple CEO Tim Cook bullish on rising Indian middle class amid another record March quarter

iPhone revenue surged 22% year-on-year to $57 billion, led by the iPhone 17 lineup, while Mac revenue grew 6% to $8.4 billion. CFO Kevan Parekh noted broad-based growth across global markets, including India. Apple remains optimistic about expanding its footprint in India.

May 1, 2026

OpenAI integrates 'Images 2.0' into ChatGPT with thinking, realism outputs

India emerges as top user base for ChatGPT Images 2.0

India has emerged as the largest user base for ChatGPT Images 2.0 just a week after its launch. The surge is driven not just by adoption, but by how users are creatively using the tool for self-expression, identity, and digital storytelling.

Apr 30, 2026

Samsung Galaxy A57 review: Unmistakably "Samsung"

Samsung Galaxy A57 5G is a polished mid-range phone that nails the essentials, design, display, and battery, but plays it too safe on some fronts.

Apr 30, 2026

SanDisk Extreme Fit flash drive review: 'Size matters not'

SanDisk Extreme Fit is impossibly small yet delivers dependable speeds and unmatched portability built for unmatched convenience. And if Yoda were to say, "Size matters not" in this case.

Apr 30, 2026

OpenAI integrates 'Images 2.0' into ChatGPT with thinking, realism outputs

OpenAI has launched Images 2.0, an upgraded image model in ChatGPT and introduced "thinking" capabilities, enabling real-time data use, multiple image variations, and improved accuracy across formats and languages.

Apr 22, 2026

India drops plan to pre-install Aadhaar app on smartphones after industry pushback

The government has dropped the plan to pre-install the Aadhaar app on smartphones. The decision was taken after consulting industry stakeholders. The Ministry of Information Technology was not in favour of the idea proposed by UIDAI

Apr 18, 2026

Google's Gemini adds 'NEET' practice tests for students

Google has introduced NEET UG practice tests on its AI platform Gemini, offering medical aspirants a more structured and exam-like preparation experience. The feature allows users to take full-length mock tests, receive instant feedback, and get AI-generated explanations and personalised study plans.

Apr 15, 2026

Ai+ Smartphone Nova 2 5G review: Keeping it real for the masses

A clean, budget-friendly 5G phone that gets the basics right but reminds you of its price when it can.

Apr 14, 2026

Ai unveils Nova Series, launches tablet and wearables to build connected ecosystem

Ai+ launches Nova 2, Nova 2 Ultra, Nova Flip & more; prices foldable competitively

Ai+ Smartphone has launched its Nova Series, featuring three 5G devices—Nova 2, Nova 2 Ultra, and Nova Flip—each designed to cater to different user needs while focusing on everyday usability, design, and camera performance.

Apr 11, 2026

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Articles by IBT Technology Desk

Two India-origin apps among finalists for 2026 Apple Design Awards

How to turn off Instagram's new Instants feature and remove photos you shared

Nothing's Bengaluru store off to great start: 61,000+ visitors, over Rs 12 crore revenue in 90 days

Shot on iPhone 17 Pro Max, These Indie Films Challenge Traditional Filmmaking

Google Search Crashes for Users Across Regions; '500 Error' Reports Flood Social Media

Meta discontinues end-to-end encryption for Instagram messages globally

Virat Kohli, Ronaldo, BLACKPINK lose millions of followers in Instagram fake account crackdown

Are your Instagram DMs safe? Meta ends encrypted chats today

WhatsApp announces AI upgrade for round-the-clock SME customer support in India

Apple to invest Rs 100 crore in India's renewable energy infrastructure

Apple's iPhone 17 tops global smartphone sales in Q1: Report

Apple CEO Tim Cook bullish on rising Indian middle class amid another record March quarter

India emerges as top user base for ChatGPT Images 2.0

Samsung Galaxy A57 review: Unmistakably "Samsung"

SanDisk Extreme Fit flash drive review: 'Size matters not'

OpenAI integrates 'Images 2.0' into ChatGPT with thinking, realism outputs

India drops plan to pre-install Aadhaar app on smartphones after industry pushback

Google's Gemini adds 'NEET' practice tests for students

Ai+ Smartphone Nova 2 5G review: Keeping it real for the masses

Ai+ launches Nova 2, Nova 2 Ultra, Nova Flip & more; prices foldable competitively

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