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Microsoft on Wednesday announced that it is opening Windows Update to third-party apps. The Redmond-based tech giant has introduced a new Windows Update orchestration platform, which allows third-party app developers to deliver updates in unison with Windows updates. The company says the new platform offers several benefits for developers, including app update notifications via native Windows notifications, updating apps based on user activity to avoid CPU and bandwidth spikes, and saving on costs that were spent on independent installer mechanisms.Developers Can Now Deliver App Updates Alongside Windows UpdatesIn a blog post, Microsoft says that most third-party apps handle updates independently…

We’re just one day away from the launch of Elden Ring Nightreign, From Software’s three-player co-op action game that reimagines Elden Ring as a roguelite to great success. Ahead of its launch, publisher Bandai Namco has released a new trailer for the game that is a must-watch (probably not for a reason you can guess).Titled “Bring Me To Life Trailer,” this Nightreign trailer utilizes Evanescence’s popular song, “Bring Me To Life,” to great effect to create something that’s more like an AMV (anime music video) or something you’d see on VH1 or MTV in the early 2000s. Perhaps it’s because…

Tecno Pova Curve 5G was launched in India on Thursday. The new affordable 5G offering from Tecno arrives in three colour options and two RAM and storage configurations. The Tecno Pova Curve 5G runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate chipset. It has a 64-megapixel rear camera unit and an IP64-rated build. The Pova Curve 5G houses a 5,500mAh battery with 45W charging support. The new phone has a starship-like design, and it measures just 7.45mm in thickness.Tecno Pova Curve 5G Price in IndiaTecno Pova Curve 5G is priced at Rs. 15,999 for the base 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model.…

Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI will pay Telegram $300 million (roughly Rs. 2,564 crore) to deploy its Grok chatbot on the messaging app, aiming to tap the platform’s more than one billion users and sharpen its competitive edge in the booming artificial intelligence market.Under the one-year deal, xAI will also give Telegram half of any subscription sales made through the messaging app, Telegram founder Pavel Durov said in a post on X earlier on Wednesday, adding that the $300 million (roughly Rs. 2,564 crore) will be paid in cash and stock.Durov said xAI will only access data that Telegram users explicitly share…

OnePlus 13s is scheduled to launch in India next week and the company’s next high-end smartphone will arrive as a more compact version of its 2025 flagship model, the OnePlus 13. It is the first handset from OnePlus to arrive with a new Plus Key, instead of an alert slider. The company has also confirmed that the OnePlus 13s will be equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. Days ahead of the launch of the OnePlus 13s, a tipster has leaked the purported price range of the OnePlus 13s in India.OnePlus 13s Price in India (Expected)The OnePlus 13s price in…

WhatsApp is working on a new feature that could give users more flexibility while using the messaging platform, according to a report. A teardown of the latest WhatsApp beta release for Android smartphones reveals that the messaging service could soon allow users to log out of their account, even on their primary device. This will reportedly allow users to stop using WhatsApp for a while or switch to another account, without deleting the app’s data from their smartphone.WhatsApp to Let Users Retain or Delete Data While Logging OutA new Logout option was spotted by Android Authority and AssembleDebug, during a…

Microsoft began public testing of its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot for Xbox gamers, Copilot for Gaming, on Wednesday. It is currently available in the beta version of the Xbox app for mobile on iOS and Android devices. The Redmond-based tech giant said that the AI chatbot can answer queries about games, provide tips to beat a level in a game, and even recommend games to play based on the other games a user has played. The company has also asked beta testers to provide feedback about the new experience.Copilot for Gaming Arrives as A Second-Screen Companion for GamersIn a newsroom…

Apple has topped the global list of best-selling smartphones in Q1 2025, according to Counterpoint Research. The Cupertino-based company led global smartphone shipments in Q1 2025, with five iPhone models in the top 10. The iPhone 16, launched in 2024, was the top-selling phone, followed by the iPhone 16 Pro Max and iPhone 16 Pro in second and third place, respectively. Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra ranked seventh in the list. Meanwhile, Xiaomi’s Redmi 14C was the only non-Apple or non-Samsung device in the top 10.iPhone 16 Leads Global Smartphone SalesAs per Counterpoint Research’s Global Handset Model Sales Tracker, the iPhone 16…

Google introduced Photos as a media manager for Android devices 10 years ago. To commemorate its 10th anniversary, two new features for Photos have been announced. Google has redesigned the app’s Magic Editor and it now features details about the photo such as date, time, and location at the top of the image. Editing controls for aspect ratio, flip, and other tools have also been relocated. The company is also expanding select tools, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), to more devices.Google Photos 10th Anniversary UpdatesIn a blog post, Google detailed all of the changes coming to Google Photos as part…

Apple’s purported iPhone 17 Pro Max handset has been spotted in a new hands-on video that showcases the smartphone’s design. Expected to arrive later this year, the iPhone 17 Pro Max could be slightly thicker (and possibly heavier) than its predecessor, the iPhone 16 Pro Max. While it could be the thickest model in the series, recent reports suggest that Apple is also working on a much thinner smartphone with a single rear camera, dubbed the iPhone 17 Air.iPhone 17 Pro Max Could Be the Thickest Model in Apple’s LineupTipster @MajinBuOfficial published a video of what appears to be an iPhone…