Google Chrome Security Alert: The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a new advisory, high-severity warning users about multiple security flaws in Google’s Chrome web browser. India’s cybersecurity watchdog highlighted two vulnerabilities in the popular Google Chrome browser that could be exploited by hackers. However, the new advisory primarily concerns Chrome users on Mac, PC, and laptop platforms, with limited impact on smartphone users. Google Chrome Security Flaws: What’s Issue?  Google Chrome is currently facing a major vulnerability— CIVN-2025-0099, according to CERT-In’s website. India’s nodal cybersecurity agency has also mentioned that Chrome versions prior to 136.0.7103.113/.114 for Windows and Mac, and versions prior to 136.0.7103.113 for Linux are at risk.  CERT-In Warns of Severe Security Threats   According to CERT-In, the vulnerabilities in Google Chrome could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code, effectively giving them control over a user’s system. This could result in the disclosure of sensitive data, compromise the system’s integrity, and potentially lead to the injection of malware or installation of spyware. The CERT-In further warns that one of these flaws is particularly critical, as it is already being actively exploited in real-world attacks, making it an urgent and serious security threat.  How To Protect Your Devices?  To protect your devices, CERT-In has advised all users to update Google Chrome to the latest version of the popular web browser. Google on May 14, hinted that it has released an update to the affected versions of Chrome software. However, the update includes four security fixes, as per the company.  How To Check Latest Version Of Google Chrome Step 1: Open Google Chrome on your computer. Step 2: Click the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner. Step 3: Go to Help and select About Google Chrome. 

New Delhi: Smartphones have officially become India’s top exported good in FY25, overtaking traditional heavyweights like petroleum products and cut diamonds, as per latest government figures.  Backed by government support and strong local manufacturing by tech giants like Apple and Samsung, smartphone exports rose 55 per cent to $24.14 billion in 2024-25, compared to $15.57 billion in the previous fiscal and $10.96 billion in 2022-23. According to the data, the United States and Japan saw the biggest jump in shipments over the last three years. Exports to the US grew nearly five times — from $2.16 billion in FY23 to $10.6 billion in FY25. Similarly, shipments to Japan shot up fourfold, from just $120 million to $520 million during the same period. This sharp rise is largely attributed to the government’s Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, which has helped attract global investments, scale up domestic manufacturing, and integrate Indian production into global value chains. As per Counterpoint Research’s report, Apple and Samsung together accounted for a massive 94 per cent of India’s smartphone exports in 2024. Their continued investment in local manufacturing played a key role in making smartphones the country’s top export item. Made-in-India smartphone shipments grew 6 per cent year-on-year in 2024, the report added. In FY25, India saw a boom in premium smartphone demand, especially for Apple. According to an IDC report on Monday, Apple clocked the highest growth among all brands in the January-March 2025 quarter, shipping a record 3 million iPhones. The iPhone 16 alone was the top-shipped model, accounting for 4 per cent of all smartphone sales in the quarter. India’s smartphone market is also shifting toward more expensive models. The average selling price (ASP) hit a record $274 in Q1 2025, while the premium segment ($600–$800) grew nearly 79 per cent. Apple’s iPhone 13 and 16 dominated this space, pushing its market share even further.

Google I/O 2025 Live: Tech giant Google is set to host its annual developer event, the I/O Developer Conference 2025. It is Google’s biggest developer conference of the year. The mega event is scheduled to take place at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California. The mega event will showcase product announcements from across Google’s portfolio. Moreover, tech enthusiasts and developers worldwide are gearing up for new announcements around Android 16, Gemini AI, and possibly even a sneak peek at Google’s upcoming XR headset.  It’s still unclear whether Google will unveil new hardware, but any such announcements may be revealed as the event approaches. Google I/O 2025 Date And Time  The event is set to take place on May 20 and 21, with the keynote address—where Google’s top executives unveil major updates—scheduled for May 20 at 10:30 PM IST. The Google I/O Developer Conference 2025 will feature both in-person and online participation.  How To Watch Google I/O 2025 Live Tech giant Google will stream the keynote and other sessions live on the official I/O landing page and YouTube channel. The Developers can register for free on the website to get email updates and access recorded sessions on demand after the mega event.  Google I/O 2025: What To Expect  At the Google I/O Developer Conference 2025, the tech giant is expected to unveil significant enhancements to its Gemini AI models, including new tools for Google Search, Google Workspace, and possibly a next-generation large language model. Moreover, the new AI agents may also be introduced to handle complex tasks such as coding and web research, with existing features like “Gems” likely receiving notable upgrades.  While Google has already offered a glimpse of Android 16, the event is expected to provide deeper insights into the upcoming OS—focusing on improvements in privacy, performance, and design. Adding further, a first look at Google’s XR headset, developed in collaboration with Samsung, could be revealed, potentially showcasing how Gemini AI integrates with smart glasses or immersive wearable technology. 

New Delhi: Taiwanese electronics manufacturing major Foxconn’s facility in Bengaluru is nearly ready for launch, with commercial iPhone shipments expected to begin as early as June, Karnataka Minister for Commerce and Industries, MB Patil, said on Saturday.  The country is now achieving “Make in India” at a global scale, as reports suggest that tech giant Apple may shift the entire assembly of iPhones meant for the US to India by next year. According to Patil, “Foxconn’s unit at Devanahalli ITIR is nearly ready for launch, with commercial iPhone shipments expected to begin as early as June”. In a post on X social media platform, he said that this is not just a manufacturing milestone. “It marks a strategic shift. With rising geopolitical and tariff pressures, India is fast becoming Apple’s preferred production hub. This development strengthens Karnataka’s position in global manufacturing and opens the door to greater foreign investment — without compromising stakeholder interests,” said the state minister. Apple CEO Tim Cook has confirmed that for the June quarter, a majority of iPhones sold in the US will be made in India. “As a Kannadiga, this is a proud moment. From Mysuru to Cupertino, Karnataka is making global headlines,” said Patil. According to Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, India is now achieving “Make in India” at a global scale. Apple’s contract manufacturers in India are already scaling up their operations. Foxconn’s new plant in Bengaluru could produce up to 20 million iPhones at full capacity. Apple’s manufacturing strength in India is already impressive. In the past year, iPhones worth $22 billion were assembled in India, with Tamil Nadu-based Foxconn contributing nearly 50 per cent of Apple’s exports. Exports from Foxconn’s factory have jumped more than 40 per cent compared to the same period last year. Today, India accounts for nearly 20 per cent of Apple’s total iPhone production worldwide, showing how important the country has become for the brand’s global plans. The Indian market is also witnessing strong growth for Apple. In the first quarter of 2025 alone, more than three million iPhones were shipped from India — a new record.

Vivo V50 Elite Edition India Launch: Vivo has launched a brand-new variant of its upper-mid-range smartphone V50 Elite Edition In India. This time, the company has bundled it with a wireless earbuds Vivo TWS 3e in Dark Indigo colour. The latest smartphone is available in a 12GB RAM and 512GB storage configuration. In terms of design and specifications, the latest version features a design and specifications similar to the standard Vivo V50, which was launched in the country in February. The company claims that the smartphone will receive three years of OS updates and four years of security updates.   Vivo V50 Elite Edition Specifications The smartphone features a 6.77-inch full-HD+ quad-curved AMOLED display with up to a 120Hz refresh rate and 4,500 nits of peak local brightness. It is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC chipset and runs on Android 15-based FuntouchOS 15. The latest device houses a 6,000mAh battery with support for 90W wired fast charging.  On the photography front, it boasts a Zeiss-backed dual rear camera setup with a 50MP primary sensor with OIS and a 50MP ultrawide lens, along with a 50MP front camera. It includes an optical in-display fingerprint sensor for biometric authentication and offers connectivity options like dual 5G, 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, OTG, and USB 3.2 Type-C.  Adding further, the smartphone comes with an AI features like Circle to Search, AI Screen Translation and Live Call Translation, AI Transcript Assist, AI SuperLink and AI Eraser.  Vivo V50 Elite Edition Price In India The smartphone is priced at Rs 41,999 and is available across Amazon, Flipkart Vivo, and in retail stores across India. It comes in Rose Red colour. Consumers can purchase it through Flipkart, Amazon, Vivo’s official website, and authorised retail stores across India. Meanwhile, the Vivo TWS 3e earphones are priced at Rs. 1,899.  Vivo V50 Elite Edition Bank Offers Online buyers can get up to Rs 3,000 instant cashback using HDFC, SBI, or Axis Bank cards, or opt for an exchange bonus of up to ₹3,000. They can also avail of no-cost EMI options for up to six months. Meanwhile, offline customers can enjoy an instant discount of up to Rs 3,000 when using cards from SBI, Kotak, American Express, HSBC, DBS, IDFC First Bank, Yes Bank, Bobcard, and Federal Bank. 

New Delhi: India’s competitive edge makes it a natural choice for tech giants like Apple, and the US-based company has assured the government of its commitment to manufacturing its products and boosting the ‘Make in India’ initiative. The country has shown big companies like Apple the value of “Make in India”, according to informed sources on Thursday. According to people close to the matter, “There is no change in Apple’s investment plans in India”. Earlier, US President Donald Trump said that he told Apple CEO Tim Cook to give up his plan of setting up more manufacturing facilities in India and focus on building these plants in the US instead. “Apple will be upping its production in the United States,” Trump added during a meeting in Doha, Qatar.  India has become a key hub for Apple’s global supply chain in recent years. Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said earlier this month that global tech giants such as Apple see a lot of economic sense in setting up manufacturing facilities in India. “Apple has decided to source and produce all its mobile phones in India in the years to come. Because when you invest in India, you are choosing affordability, you are choosing reliability, you are choosing originality,” the minister remarked. Apple CEO Tim Cook recently announced that the tech giant will source the majority of its iPhones for the US market from India in the April-June quarter, while China will produce the devices for other markets. Apple registered the highest growth of 23 per cent among the top five brands in India in the January-March quarter, shipping a first-quarter record of three million units, an IDC report said on Monday. In the March quarter, iPhone 16 was the highest shipped model, accounting for 4 per cent of overall India shipments during Q1 2025.

Doha: US President Donald Trump on Thursday said that he had spoken with Apple CEO Tim Cook and asked him to limit Apple’s expansion in India. “I had a little problem with Tim Cook yesterday. I said to him, my friend, I am treating you very good. You are coming up with $500 billion, but now I hear you are building all over India. I don’t want you building in India. You can build in India, if you want to take care of India because India is one of the highest tariff nations in the world, so it is very hard to sell in India,” President Trump said while addressing a news conference in Doha, Qatar. Recently, Apple took some steps to expand its iPhone production in India, setting up assembly plants operating in the country. Two of these plants are located in Tamil Nadu, and one is in Karnataka. For these plants, Apple has signed a contract with manufacturers, such as Foxconn and the Tata Group, to set up production units. In the last fiscal year, Apple produced USD 22 billion worth of iPhones in India in the 12 months through March 2025, which is a huge 60 per cent jump from the prior year. Apple manufactured approximately 40-45 million iPhones in India in 2024, accounting for 18-20 per cent of its global output. Of this, about 15 million were exported to the US, 13 million to other international markets, and about 12 million were sold in the Indian market. In January 2025, Apple achieved an 11th consecutive quarterly revenue record in India, with iPhone sales estimated at USD 10 billion in 2024.  India stands as Apple’s fourth-largest market globally in 2024, after the US, China, and Japan. As reported last month, driven by the escalating trade tensions and high reciprocal tariffs announced by both China and the US against each other, in a strategic move, Apple decided to transition all production of iPhones destined for the US market to India from China. Since then, the US and China have arrived at an agreement that they will withdraw their previously announced reciprocal tariffs and counter tariffs for an initial period of 90 days. The tariffs for 90 days are reduced by 115 per cent, by both the US and China against each other. China will impose 10 per cent tariffs on US goods, and the US will tax Chinese goods at about 30 per cent.

New Delhi: India entered amongst top six countries globally in 6G patent filing, said Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, the Minister of State for Communications at the BHARAT 6G 2025 conference. The country has sanctioned over Rs 300 crore (USD 35.14 million) for over 111 research projects, marking a significant milestone in pursuing 6G technology. “6G will operate on TeraHertz frequency bands, enabling data rates up to one terabit per second, 100 times faster than 5G,” the minister added. According to a release by the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), the adoption of 6G technology will “create entirely new industries and revolutionise existing ones” and is expected to contribute Rs  85,37,000 crore (USD 1 trillion) to India’s economy by 2035. The minister, during the conference, showed confidence in India’s vast talent pool and emphasised that “there is no reason the country should not lead in 6G.” “He also noted that indigenous 6G development will ensure secure communications, developed and managed within India, further strengthening the nation’s position in the global technology landscape.” Additionally, this year’s Convergence India & 10th Smart Cities India Expo features advancements in 5G & 6G, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, IoT, Cybersecurity, Augmented & Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Embedded Tech, Fintech, Urban Mobility, and Smart City Solutions. Meanwhile, during the Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) telecom industry leaders discussed India’s tremendous opportunity in advancing 6G technology at the 8th Edition of Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024. And the event saw the inauguration of International 6G Symposium, launch of Telecom Smart Cities Index by OpenSignal and Workshop with Academicians of 5G Test Labs among other major activities.

Apple New Features: Apple has unveiled a range of new accessibility features for individuals with disabilities as it celebrated 40 years of innovation in accessible technology. These features will be integrated across its entire product lineup, including the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. The new accessibility tools will be part of the upcoming iOS 19 and macOS 16 updates, which are expected to be previewed during WWDC 2025. Notably, the developer conference is scheduled to take place from June 9 to June 13 at Apple Park in California.  Apple New Features For Individuals With Disabilities  Accessibility Nutrition Labels on the App Store A new section is coming to App Store listings that highlights an app’s accessibility features before download. These labels will help users determine if an app meets their specific accessibility needs. Features such as VoiceOver, Voice Control, Larger Text, Sufficient Contrast, Reduced Motion, captions, and more will be clearly indicated. Braille Experience Apple is introducing a built-in Braille app for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro. This app allows users to take notes in braille, perform calculations using Nemeth Braille, access BRF (Braille Ready Format) files, and more—offering a complete standalone braille experience. Accessibility Reader Designed to support users with diverse reading needs, the new Accessibility Reader is a system-wide reading mode available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro. It allows users to customize font, color, and spacing, and includes Spoken Content for an enhanced reading experience. Personal Voice Feature Apple has upgraded its Personal Voice feature with advanced on-device AI and machine learning, allowing users to create a more natural and personalized voice in under a minute. Now, only 10 recorded phrases are required to complete the setup, making the process quicker and more accessible for users with speech impairments.  Live Captions on Apple Watch:  WatchOS 12 will likely include this new Apple Watch feature, empowering users with hearing impairments with Live Listen controls. This feature will directly use the iPhone’s microphone to play content on AirPods. Users can also view Live Captions on their iPhones, and the Apple Watch will act as a remote to manage Live Listen sessions.   Vehicle Motion Cues Feature Apple is extending its Vehicle Motion Cues feature to Mac, aiming to reduce motion sickness during device use while in transit. Additionally, the animated onscreen dots—designed to help users maintain visual stability—are receiving new customization options across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, allowing for a more personalized and comfortable experience. Apple Sound Recognition Feature Apple is enhancing its existing Sound Recognition feature with a new Name Recognition capability, which alerts users when their name is called—providing greater support for those with hearing impairments. Adding further, the CarPlay is being updated to support larger text and Sound Recognition, making in-car accessibility more inclusive and friendly for the users.