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Blackmagic adds Apple Watch control to iPhone camera app

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Blackmagic Design updates Blackmagic Camera for iOS with Apple Watch controls and ATEM integration, turning mounted iPhones into remote studio cameras.
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Hands-on review: Apple AirPods Max 2 refined upgrade

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Apple's premium over-ear headphones gain stronger noise cancellation, USB-C lossless audio and new smart features, but keep the same familiar design.
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Hands-on review: Apple iPhone 17e tested and assessed

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Apple's iPhone 17e pairs strong A19 performance and all-day battery life with a 60Hz screen and pared-back camera system.
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Explainer: Samsung adds AirDrop file sharing to Galaxy S26

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Samsung's Galaxy S26 adds AirDrop-style sharing, marking a shift in how rival ecosystems handle file transfers between devices.
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Apple sets hybrid WWDC dates with AI updates expected

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Apple will stage WWDC from 8-12 June with a hybrid format, promising major AI-focused software updates across its device ecosystem.
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Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip & new audio tech

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Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip, improved noise cancellation, creative tools and Live Translation, starting at AUD $999 in Australia.
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IDC warns smartphone shipments to fall on memory shock

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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IDC says a memory shortage will drive a record 12.9% drop in 2026 smartphone shipments, hitting low-cost Android makers hardest.
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India smartphone shipments hit 152m as premium demand rises

Mon, 16th Feb 2026
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India's smartphone market grew in value as premium handsets gained ground, with Apple posting record shipments and offline retail regaining momentum.
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Litera brings AI-powered Litera One workflows to iOS

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Litera debuts Litera One Mobile for iOS, bringing AI agent Lito and synced drafting, review and knowledge tools to lawyers on the move.
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Oppo brings AI-rich ColourOS 16 to Reno15 phones in India

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Oppo rolls out AI-heavy ColourOS 16 to Reno15 phones in India, adding Gemini, cross-device sharing and six years of support promises.
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Apple to build next AI models on Google Gemini cloud

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Apple will build its next-generation AI foundation models on Google's Gemini cloud, promising a more personalised Siri later this year.
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Apple bundles pro creative apps in new AI Studio deal

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Apple has unveiled Creator Studio, a subscription bundling pro creative apps with new AI tools and premium content across its platforms.
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India drops mandatory Sanchar Saathi app on smartphones

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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India scraps mandatory Sanchar Saathi app on new phones, easing privacy fears over deep-access government software on Apple and Samsung devices.
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Ecommpay launches Apple Pay QR codes for seamless checkout

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Ecommpay unveils Apple Pay QR codes, enabling seamless Apple Pay checkouts across all devices and browsers for its merchant clients worldwide.
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Philips unveils Ambilight TVs for hotels with gaming & AirPlay

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Philips launches Ambilight-enabled MediaSuite TVs for hotels, featuring Google Cast, Apple AirPlay, and cloud gaming to enhance guest entertainment globally.
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Twilio launches global RCS messaging to boost trust & engagement

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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Twilio has launched global RCS messaging, enabling businesses to send branded, interactive messages, boosting engagement and trust across 20 countries.
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Apple unveils iPhone 16 & 16 Plus with enhanced features

Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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Apple unveils iPhone 16 and 16 Plus with the A18 chip, new camera tech, and Apple Intelligence, starting at RRPNZ $1,599. Pre-orders open Saturday.
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LaCie launches 4TB Rugged Mini SSD portable drive in New Delhi

Tue, 19th Mar 2024
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Seagate's brand, LaCie, unveils a 4TB Rugged Mini SSD portable drive in New Delhi, designed for content creators, with cutting-edge speed and robust durability.
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STM Goods introduces mindful Focus Collection for iPhone

Wed, 18th Oct 2023
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STM Goods unveils the mindful Focus Collection of iPhone 15 cases, designed to improve focus and personal wellbeing.
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Apple reveals new iPhone 15 range with USB-C charging

Wed, 13th Sep 2023
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Apple unveils new iPhone 15 range with improvements in cameras, displays, chipset, and the switch from Lightning to USB-C. Pre-orders start on 16th September.