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Apple will decrease the commission fees it collects from App Store transactions in mainland China, marking a substantial victory for Chinese developers. This decision comes in response to the perceived pressure from regulators in the U.S. technology…
Sony, the Japanese multinational conglomerate, is currently battling a lawsuit worth nearly £2 billion (approximately US$2.7 billion) in London. The lawsuit alleges that Sony has used its monopoly positioning to inflate prices for digital games. This…
In response to user feedback, Google has announced modifications to the Google Photos app, providing users with greater control over their search results. Users can now opt between the traditional ‘fast search’ function and the more advanced ‘Ask Photos’…
Google Maps, one of Google’s most popular apps and a fixture on the first-generation iPhone, has undergone another update. In its pursuit of continual improvement, Google has added new features and refined the app’s user interface over the years. Now, the…
Upcoming iOS Updates to Include Minor Improvements Apple users who are currently using stable iOS 26.3 might have noticed that a minor update, iOS 26.3.1, is currently under testing. This update is projected to roll out within the next fortnight. Primarily,…
Wireless charging continues to be a topic of contention for modern smartphone users. The feature provides the convenience of powering up your device without the need for cables. However, past experiences have proven to be less than satisfactory. This started…
Sony has had a packed schedule in recent weeks, with the launch of the LinkBuds Clip in the previous month, a teaser for the anticipated debut of its high-end earbuds and the first speculations about the Xperia 1 VIII and Xperia 10 VIII smartphones. Adding to…
Viettel Group, a Vietnamese multinational telecommunications corporation, has recently launched the initialization phase of building the country’s first semiconductor chip fabrication plant. This ambitious venture, endorsed by the Ministry of National…
In an unexpected grand gesture, Nomura Holdings Taiwan, a leading investment firm, gifted every one of its employees an iPhone 17 Pro Max at the company’s year-end party. This generous move, which left social media in shock, was not a raffle or dependent on…
Google has reportedly developed a new feature to simplify the process of switching from Safari to Chrome on iOS devices. This innovation should help to streamline what is often considered a complex and inconvenient task due to Apple’s stringent data…
The user interface (UI) of Google’s Android voice search feature has recently undergone a transformation that might be refreshing to those who were not fond of the previous version. Earlier, when the microphone icon was tapped on the Google app, it led users…
Several years ago, Apple assured its customer base of an improved, more intelligent Siri. While some loyalists might have lost hope, the company has now confirmed its speculated collaboration with Google, a move that could potentially transform Siri into a…
In the latter part of last month, Google announced its intent to replace the Hamburger icon menu with a dynamic context menu. The aim was to streamline navigation for Google Messages users, particularly those with larger-screen phones. When the Google…
The government of Japan is preparing to significantly increase its investment in the semiconductors and artificial intelligence sectors. In the forthcoming fiscal year, the governmental budgetary support for these sectors is predicted to be almost four times…
Dreame Technology, the renowned smart home appliance brand, has recently unveiled its premiere flagship store in Hong Kong, thereby amplifying its foothold in the physical retail sector. The flagship store is strategically situated at Mira Place in Tsim Sha…
Animate, a popular retailer of Japanese anime merchandise, has made a comeback in Hong Kong by inaugurating a new store in Mong Kok. This move comes a few years after it shut down its previous location. The retailer initially launched in Mong Kok back in 2012…
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