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Google Announces Play Catalog Access Program for Third-Party App Stores on Android Devices
Google is introducing a new programme that will let eligible third-party Android app stores in the US surface apps from the Play Store beginning July 22. Participating marketplaces must meet Google’s security, privacy and marketplace requirements and pay an annual review fee of $5,000 (roughly Rs. 4,81,400). Although apps can be discovered through third-party stores,…
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Cabinet Approves Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme With Rs. 62,500 Crore Budget to Scale Domestic Production
The Union Cabinet has approved the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme, the Ministry of Information Technology and Electronics (MeitY) announced on Wednesday. The new scheme has a budgetary outlay of Rs. 62,500 crore. It aims to “further scale” phone production in India, “deepen value addition”, and “strengthen” the supply chains involved in handset manufacturing. The ministry…
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Resident Evil 1 Remake Said to Have Entered Pre-Production Phase Last Year
Capcom is said to have begun pre-production on a remake of Resident Evil 1. According to a tipster, the remake project entered early production phase “nearly a year ago”. Capcom has not yet confirmed a remake of Resident Evil 1 but the company confirmed a remake of Resident Evil – Code: Veronica last month.
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US, UK Treasuries Seek Common Framework for Tokenisation and Stablecoins
The US Department of the Treasury and the UK’s HM Treasury have unveiled joint recommendations to strengthen cooperation on tokenised finance and stablecoins. Developed through the Transatlantic Task Force for the Markets of the Future, the proposals call for coordinated regulatory approaches, industry-led testing of cross-border tokenised assets, and aligned stablecoin standards. The initiative reflects…
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Xiaomi 17 Series Reportedly Receives Stable Android 17-Based HyperOS 3 Update
Xiaomi appears to have quietly started distributing stable Android 17-based software to some of its devices. The rollout is said to be limited to the vanilla Xiaomi 17 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. Xiaomi 15T Pro is also reportedly receiving the Android 17-based HyperOS 3 update through Xiaomi’s Mi Pilot testing channel, which is available for…
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UK Tax Authority Announces ‘No Gain, No Loss’ Treatment for Select Crypto Transactions
The UK’s HM Revenue and Customs will introduce a “no gain, no loss” tax treatment for certain crypto lending and liquidity pool transactions from April 6, 2027. The measure defers capital gains tax until a participant makes an economic disposal of their digital assets. Expected to affect around 700,000 taxpayers and trustees, the policy aims…
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Microsoft to Revamp Phone Link App With Better Smartphone Integration on Windows 11: Report
Microsoft is reportedly planning to bring various new features to the Phone Link app on Windows 11 devices. Microsoft is said to be working on an update that will display “more recent activities” from the user’s connected handset within the Start menu panel. Users will reportedly be able to scroll through the list from the…
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GoBoult Tenet Pro Launched in India With Up to 32dB ANC, Up to 75 Hours of Battery Life: Price, Features
GoBoult Tenet Pro has been launched in India as the successor to the GoBoult Tenet introduced earlier this year. The true wireless earbuds feature 13mm dynamic drivers, 32dB active noise cancellation and quad microphone environmental noise cancellation. They support Bluetooth 5.4, dual device connectivity, AI Voice Assistant, 45ms gaming mode and the GoBoult AmpApp. The…
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Spotify Rolls Out Conversational ChatGPT-Like Conversational AI Assistant for Music Discovery
Spotify on Tuesday announced a new conversational AI experience that offers the ability to interact using natural language. According to the Swedish music streaming platform, users will have access to a ChatGPT-like interface, using which they can ask Spotify to play music, refine playlists, learn more about songs and artists, revisit their listening history, and…
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Canva Code 2.0 With Vibe Coding Support for Website Building Now Available to All Users
Canva Code 2.0 is available to users starting today. The new AI-powered app and website creation tool is available for all Free, Pro, Business, Enterprise, and Education users. Users can access it directly within existing design projects, including presentations, whiteboards, and documents. HTML import tool allow users to bring work created using other AI assistants…
