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Apple among big tech companies reportedly refusing to install Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app on their devices A political outcry has erupted in India after the government mandated large technology companies to install a state-owned app on smartphones that has led to surveillance fears among opposition MPs and activists. Manufacturers including Apple, Samsung and Xiomi now have 90 days to comply…

Critics voice concern as government says its Sanchar Saathi app combats cybersecurity threats for 1.2bn telecom users India’s telecoms ministry has privately asked smartphone makers to preload all new devices with a state-owned cybersecurity app that cannot be deleted, a government order showed, a move likely to antagonise Apple and privacy advocates. In tackling a recent surge of cybercrime and …

She has read 57 books this year, whereas I have watched all of Selling Sunset. But we listen to each other – and enjoy it There are some pretty big differences between me and my girlfriend. She is from Aotearoa, I’m from Queensland. She is 10 years younger than me. She loves Marmite and loathes Vegemite; I hold the reverse and correct opinion. But probably our biggest difference is in our attitud…

Martin Cooper and Lillian Adams on photographs being taken of artworks I too have been irritated by fellow gallery visitors photographing the works ( Letters, 7 November ). That is until I did it myself. On a visit to Tate Britain recently, I found myself in The Exhibition Age gallery. Unusually, there were no obvious labels with the pictures, which were hung all the way to the ceiling as they mi…

The Netflix film graphically highlights the importance mobiles bring to both work and home life, as well as their potential to wreak havoc on a global scale Since its release, A House of Dynamite has triggered its own fallout over how accurately the film depicts the government’s immediate response to a nuclear attack of unknown origin. Could a missile fired from the Pacific really reach Chicago i…

Flossie McShea from Devon says she saw a shooting, a beheading and porn and that other students ‘show you their screen without invitation’ A 17-year-old girl who says she was exposed to horrific images and videos including porn, a shooting and a beheading on a smartphones during the school day has joined a legal action against the education secretary. Flossie McShea, from Devon, says she also rec…

From abbreviations to happy poos, gen Z has strong opinions on appropriate texting behaviour. But can anyone keep up with the ever-changing rules? Name: “LOL”. Age: The Oxford English Dictionary first included LOL in 1997. Continue reading...

The internet has been rumbling about autocorrect for years – and now AI is changing how the technology works Don’t worry, you’re not going mad. If you feel the autocorrect on your iPhone has gone haywire recently – inexplicably correcting words such as “come” to “coke” and “winter” to “w Inter” – then you are not the only one. Continue reading...

Our tech expert is back with an updated guide to the top-tier Android phones, from budget buys to the best for battery life Need an Android phone, but not sure which to go for, or whether to buy new or refurbished? With lots to consider, let me be your guide as you trek through the process of picking the best handset for you. The latest flagship Android phones come in various sizes, at different …

Service scheduled to launch in 2026 will be first in Britain to use Starlink’s satellites to connect to handsets Virgin Media O2 has announced a “landmark” partnership with Elon Musk’s satellite company aimed at improving rural mobile network coverage. The deal with Starlink Direct to Cell is said to be the first of its kind to utilise the billionaire’s company position as the world’s largest sat…

Book-style Android with cutting-edge AI, good cameras and great tablet screen for media and multitasking on the go Google’s third-generation folding phone promises to be more durable than all others as the first with full water and dust resistance while also packing lots of advanced AI and an adaptable set of cameras. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold builds on last year’s excellent 9 Pro Fold by doing away …

Tech company’s stock enters positive territory for first time this year after gaining about 13% since new iPhone launches Apple topped $4tn in market value for the first time on Tuesday, the third tech company to hit the milestone, as robust demand for its latest iPhones allayed fears over its slow progress in the AI race. Microsoft reached a $4tn market cap for the second time the same day as th…

Standard iPhone levels up to Pro models with big screen upgrade, double the storage and more top features than ever It may not look as different as the redesigned Pro models this year or be as wafer thin as the new iPhone Air, but the iPhone 17 marks a big year for the standard Apple smartphone. That’s because Apple has finally brought one of the best features of modern smartphones to its base-mo…

From Venice to the Iguaza Falls, an exhibition in London illustrates the hidden cost of our gadgets and devices Artists have created visualisations of the impact of the climate crisis on some of the world’s most recognisable landscapes using scientific modelling, in a project to highlight the environmental effects of tech consumption. Venice in Italy, the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland, Igu…