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Meta removes scam ads after India flags explicit-content bait luring users to download phishing apps
Meta removed fraudulent ads from Facebook and Instagram after India flagged scams with baits of explicit content while promoting malicious apps. The apps could steal users’ credentials, OTPs and bank PINs. Cyber fraud losses in India reached $2.4 billion in 2025.
Tim Cook’s 15-year Apple legacy: From Steve Jobs's successor to $4 trillion giant
Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO after nearly 15 years, leaving behind a company valued at more than $4 trillion. His tenure was marked by massive iPhone growth, a booming services business, stronger margins and a highly efficient global supply chain.
Social media companies are trying harder to know which users are kids
Social media companies are trying harder to know which users are kids
US Department of War expands GenAI.mil with OpenAIs ChatGPT Mil and Starshield AIs Grok
The U.S. Department of War added OpenAI’s ChatGPT Mil and Starshield AI’s Grok to its GenAI.mil platform. The expansion increases the number of cutting‑edge generative AI tools available in the department’s secure environment.
Android alert: Govt warns of malicious adult-content apps promoted on Instagram, Facebook
The Indian government warns Android users about malicious apps like Night Play, Reloop, Kyss, Vimo, Rivo, Nexo and Vixa, disguised as adult content and spread via Facebook and Instagram ads, that exploit Accessibility permissions to hijack phones and enable financial fraud.
How India won over Tim Cook and became central to Apple's growth chapter
Over the past decade, Tim Cook turned a notoriously price-sensitive, Android-dominated market into both a premier manufacturing hub and a record-breaking consumer frontier.
Inside India’s quest to build a sovereign AI chip
A US chip restriction jolted India into developing an AI chip that could give the country a sovereign alternative to Nvidia. But can a government-funded effort help India catch up with the world’s best?
WhatsApp ‘Scam Alert’ feature begins beta testing on Android: How it helps block fraudsters
WhatsApp has begun beta testing a new Scam Alert feature for Android devices. The tool runs machine‑learning models locally on the phone to spot messages that may be fraudulent. It targets messages from unknown contacts and aims to warn users before they interact. The feature is currently limited to a select group of beta testers.
India targets 1 lakh more semiconductor engineers under Semicon 2.0: Vaishnaw
India's government plans to train an additional 100,000 semiconductor engineers in the second phase of its Semicon 2.0 programme, according to Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The initiative aims to expand the nation's talent pool and support the development of a full domestic semiconductor ecosystem.
Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO: Who is John Ternus and what changes are coming?
Apple announced that Tim Cook will step down as chief executive on September 1, with chief hardware engineering officer John Ternus succeeding him. Cook will move to an executive chairman role, continuing to advise the company. Ternus, who has overseen the iPhone and Mac product lines, is expected to lead Apple’s future hardware and software strategy. The transition marks a significant leadership change that may affect Apple’s product roadmap and market approach.
Foldable iPhone may get Apple Pencil support; stylus launch could be delayed
Apple has reportedly tested a smaller Apple Pencil prototype for its upcoming foldable iPhone, but the stylus is unlikely to debut with the device. The side-mounted accessory may pose usability issues and risk damaging the foldable display.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max launch in India: Price, launch date, colours and more- what we know so far
Apple confirmed that the company will hold its “Surprise and Shine” event on September 9. It is likely to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max on the same day.
Nearly 32% of organizations decide to build in-house software using AI coding agents over purchases: McKinsey
Organizations are increasingly using agentic coding tools to build software in-house in lieu of purchasing it, according to a McKinsey report titled, "The state of AI in 2026."
Trust levels for generative AI drops below 40%, yet consumers rely on AI product advice: McKinsey
Consumers do not trust artificial intelligence (AI) advice, as the trust level for generative AI drops below 40 per cent but they turn to it anyway, according to research discussed on The McKinsey Podcast.
How China’s AI policies avoid painful past tech crackdowns
China once waited for fast-growing industries to create problems before cracking down. With artificial intelligence, regulators are creating policies much earlier.
UAE regulator grants Starlink 10-year licence to provide satellite internet services
The UAE's Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) has granted Starlink Satellite Communications LLC a 10-year General Space Services Licence to establish, operate and manage a public satellite communications network and provide broadband satellite internet services in the country.
iPhone 18 Pro Max vs iPhone 18 Pro: Camera, zoom and key differences explained
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max is rumoured to get an exclusive variable aperture camera, a first for the iPhone lineup. The Pro Max could also feature a more powerful telephoto lens with up to 6x optical zoom.
iPhone 18 Pro Series to Foldable iPhone Ultra: 6 Apple products expected next month
Apple's 9 September event is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max with the A20 Pro chip, alongside a foldable iPhone Ultra, Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, and new AirPods 5 variants.
GTA 6: New gameplay video reveals major features ahead of November launch
GTA 6's new gameplay video showcases Jason and Lucia exploring Vice City, NPC interactions, a mysterious morality icon, robberies and scuba diving, ahead of its 19 November 2026 PS5 and Xbox release
Lunar Eclipse 2026: Six pro tips to capture blood moon's best shots with a smartphone
Lunar Eclipse 2026: During the ongoing partial lunar eclipse, known as a Blood Moon, smartphone users can capture stunning images by adjusting settings. Check six pro tips here.
