Google’s latest update for Android work-managed devices will allow employers to archive SMS and RCS text messages sent or received on company-issued phones. The change applies only to devices controlled through enterprise mobility management tools, raising fresh concerns about digital privacy
The government has directed all smartphone manufacturers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on every new device sold in India. The order applies to phones manufactured or imported into the country and also covers devices currently in the supply chain through software updates. The move has triggered a debate on privacy and user consent. What […]
Apple has pushed back against a government directive requiring all smartphone manufacturers to preload a state-run cyber-safety app on new devices sold in India. The company is expected to formally tell authorities that it cannot comply, citing privacy, security and ecosystem-integrity concerns. What the Government Order Requires The Department of Telecommunications has
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued new rules requiring popular messaging apps in India — including WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal and others — to bind each user account to the SIM card used at registration. Under the new guidelines, the apps will not function unless that specific SIM remains active in the device. Web Versions […]
The Department of Telecommunications has directed all major online messaging platforms to implement SIM binding for user accounts. Under this system, an app will only function when used with the same SIM card that was registered during account creation. Apps to Auto-Logout Web Sessions Every Six Hours The directive also states that web and desktop […]
Google and venture-capital firm Accel have announced a partnership to back at least ten early-stage Indian artificial-intelligence (AI) startups, say company executives. Under the tie-up, each startup could receive up to US $2 million in funding by the joint initiative. The companies say their focus will be on domains such as entertainment, creative technologies, workplace
Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea have filed formal complaints with the government against major US technology companies including Apple, Amazon, Cisco, Meta, HP and Intel. The telecom operators claim these companies are causing financial loss to Indian telcos and the exchequer through their position on the 6 GHz spectrum band. Dispute Over The […]
Abidur Chowdhury, the industrial designer behind the iPhone Air and a prominent figure in Apple Inc.’s design team, has exited the company to join an unnamed artificial-intelligence startup. His departure was reported in November 2025 and marks a notable change for Apple’s industrial design division. Role and Recognition Chowdhury joined Apple around 2019 and quickly […]
Mozilla has unveiled a new browsing option in Firefox called the “AI Window,” adding a third mode alongside Classic and Private windows. The AI Window integrates an opt-in AI assistant directly into the browser interface, allowing users to interact with a chatbot without leaving their browsing session. Mozilla emphasised that the feature is completely optional […]
Google has claimed that Android users experience fewer scam calls and text messages than iPhone users. The company said its AI-driven protection features block more than 10 billion potential scam attempts every month, including calls and texts. The announcement forms part of Google’s broader effort to highlight Android’s built-in safety tools and machine-learning filters















