New Delhi: Elon Musk’s satellite internet venture, Starlink, is finally gearing up to launch in India. After securing its license last week, the company is expected to begin services within the next two months, sources reported to ET. Starlink has already set its pricing—users will need to pay around Rs 33,000 for the satellite dish while the monthly unlimited data plan is likely to cost Rs 3,000. As part of its launch plan, Starlink will offer a free one-month trial with every device purchase. This will let users try out the service before deciding to pay the monthly fee. Starlink is set to make a big difference in improving internet access across India’s remote and underserved regions. In areas where traditional broadband has been hard to set up, Starlink’s low Earth orbit satellites aim to bring fast, reliable internet—even to places that were previously out of reach. Starlink’s pricing in India seems to follow its regional strategy with device costs matching those in nearby countries. For example, the satellite dish is priced at Rs 33,000 in both Bangladesh and Bhutan—just like in India. Experts believe Starlink’s entry into India could shake up the telecom market and boost competition. More importantly, it could offer much-needed internet access to rural areas, schools, and businesses in remote parts of the country. Starlink’s upcoming launch comes at a time when India is working hard to improve digital access across the country. It could play a key role in reaching areas where regular internet providers have struggled to offer stable connections.

New Delhi: OpenAI’s popular AI chatbot, ChatGPT on Tuesday experienced a significant global outage. Users from around the world reported issues with the service with outage tracking website Down Detector showing a surge in complaints. By 3 PM, over 600 reports had been filed in India, while the United Kingdom and the United States saw over 1,000 and nearly 500 user complaints, respectively, indicating a widespread disruption. The service disruption reportedly began around 12:30 pm IST with the number of outage reports escalating sharply over the next three hours. Users attempting to interact with the AI were met with an error message that read, “A network error occurred. Please check your connection and try again. If this issue persists please contact us through our help center at help.openai.com.” In early April, a surge in popularity overwhelmed the system, causing an outage. Fans went wild for the Ghibli image generation feature, which took the internet by storm. This massive spike in users led to a crash on April 2.

Cupertino: Apple on Monday previewed a beautiful new software design that makes apps and system experiences more expressive and delightful while being instantly familiar.  It’s crafted with a new material called Liquid Glass. This translucent material reflects and refracts its surroundings, while dynamically transforming to help bring greater focus to content, delivering a new level of vitality across controls, navigation, app icons, widgets, and more. For the very first time, the new design extends across platforms — iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, watchOS 26, and tvOS 261 — to establish even more harmony while maintaining the distinct qualities that make each unique. “At Apple, we’ve always believed in the deep integration of hardware and software that makes interacting with technology intuitive, beautiful, and delightful,” said Alan Dye, Apple’s vice president of Human Interface Design. “It lays the foundation for new experiences in the future and, ultimately, it makes even the simplest of interactions more fun and magical,” Dye added. Inspired by the depth and dimensionality of visionOS, the new design takes advantage of Apple’s powerful advances in hardware, silicon, and graphics technologies. By using Liquid Glass materials and the new and updated controls, developers have the opportunity to refresh the design of their apps to make every user interaction even more intuitive and delightful. Liquid Glass uses real-time rendering and dynamically reacts to movement with specular highlights. This creates a lively experience that makes using iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV even more delightful, said the company. “Controls, toolbars, and navigation within apps have been redesigned. Previously configured for rectangular displays, they now fit perfectly concentric with the rounded corners of modern hardware and app windows — establishing greater harmony between hardware, software, and content,” Apple informed. Tab bars and sidebars have been redesigned with the same approach. In iOS 26, when users scroll, tab bars shrink to bring focus to the content while keeping navigation instantly accessible. The moment users scroll back up, tab bars fluidly expand. In iPadOS and macOS, updated sidebars make apps like Apple TV even more immersive.

Cupertino: Apple on Monday previewed iOS 26 at its flagship developer conference here, a major update that brings a beautiful new design, intelligent experiences, and improvements to the apps users rely on every day.  The new design provides a more expressive and delightful experience across the system while maintaining the instant familiarity of iOS. With iOS 26, updates to the Phone and Messages apps help users stay connected while eliminating distractions like unwanted calls. iOS 26 also introduces new features in CarPlay, Apple Music, Maps, and Wallet, as well as Apple Games, a brand-new app that gives players a single destination for all their games. “iOS 26 shines with the gorgeous new design and meaningful improvements to the features users rely on every day, making iPhone even more helpful,” said Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of Software Engineering at the ‘WWDC 2025’ event here. “Experiences are more expressive and personal, from the Lock Screen and Home Screen, to new capabilities across Phone and Messages that help users focus on the connections that matter most. And with powerful new Apple Intelligence capabilities integrated across the system, users can get things done easier than ever,” he told the gathering. The new design makes apps and system experiences more expressive and delightful, while keeping iOS instantly familiar. It’s crafted with Liquid Glass — a new translucent material that reflects and refracts its surroundings, bringing greater focus to content, and delivering a new level of vitality across controls, navigation, app icons, widgets, and more. The new design extends to the Home Screen and Lock Screen, making them more personal and expressive than ever. Liquid Glass also brings new customisation options to app icons and widgets, including a stunning clear look. On the Lock Screen, the time fluidly adapts to the available space in an image, and spatial scenes bring wallpapers to life with a 3D effect when users move iPhone. Updated design elements also deliver fresh experiences in apps. A simplified, streamlined Camera layout helps users keep their attention on the moment they’re capturing, and the Photos app is updated to feature separate tabs for Library and Collections views. In Safari, web pages flow from the top edge to the bottom of the screen, enabling users to see more of the page while maintaining access to frequently used actions like refresh and search. In Apple Music, News, and Podcasts, the tab bar is redesigned to float above users’ content, dynamically shrink when users are browsing to put content front and centre, and then expand when they scroll back up, said Apple. The tech giant showcased watchOS 26, offering a beautiful new look and even more intelligence for a more personalised experience, to support users in staying active, healthy, and connected. A new design with Liquid Glass makes features like the Smart Stack, Control Center, the Photos watch face, and in-app navigation and controls more expressive, while maintaining the instant familiarity of watchOS. Apple Intelligence enhances the fitness experience with Workout Buddy, which provides personalised, spoken motivation. The Workout app features a new layout, and offers music to listen to based on a user’s tastes and the workout type. watchOS 26 makes everyday interactions even more convenient with Smart Stack hints and updates to Messages. The company also previewed iPadOS 26, the biggest iPadOS release ever, taking a huge leap forward and pushing the unique capabilities and versatility of iPad even further. A beautiful design brings a new look to iPad, making the experience even more expressive and delightful. While maintaining the simplicity of iPad, iPadOS 26 introduces an entirely new powerful and intuitive windowing system with new features that help users control, organise, and switch between apps. “iPadOS 26 is our biggest iPadOS release ever, with powerful features that take the experience to the next level and transform what users can do on iPad,” said Federighi. Apple also showcased visionOS 26, an expansive update packed with groundbreaking spatial experiences and new features for Apple Vision Pro.

Cupertino: Unlocking new ways for users, Apple on Monday announced new Apple Intelligence features across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro.  Developers can now access the Apple Intelligence on-device foundation model to power private, intelligent experiences within their apps, the company said during its ‘WWDC25’ event here. In Messages, Live Translation can automatically translate messages. And when on a phone call, the translation is spoken aloud throughout the conversation. With Live Translation, users can communicate across languages whether they’re typing in Messages, or speaking during FaceTime or Phone conversations. Additionally, Shortcuts can now tap into Apple Intelligence directly, and developers will be able to access the on-device large language model at the core of Apple Intelligence, giving them direct access to intelligence that is powerful, fast, built with privacy, and available even when users are offline. These Apple Intelligence features are available for testing starting today, and will be available to users with supported devices set to a supported language this fall. “The models that power Apple Intelligence are becoming more capable and efficient, and we’re integrating features in even more places across each of our operating systems,” said Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of Software Engineering. “We’re also taking the huge step of giving developers direct access to the on-device foundation model powering Apple Intelligence, allowing them to tap into intelligence that is powerful, fast, built with privacy, and available even when users are offline. We think this will ignite a whole new wave of intelligent experiences in the apps users rely on every day. We can’t wait to see what developers create,” he added. Apple Intelligence features will be coming to eight more languages by the end of the year: Danish, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese (Portugal), Swedish, Turkish, Chinese (traditional), and Vietnamese. Genmoji and Image Playground provide users with even more ways to express themselves. In addition to turning a text description into a Genmoji, users can now mix together emoji and combine them with descriptions to create something new. When users make images inspired by family and friends using Genmoji and Image Playground, they have the ability to change expressions or adjust personal attributes, like hairstyle, to match their friend’s latest look, said Apple. In Image Playground, users can tap into brand-new styles with ChatGPT, like an oil painting style or vector art. For moments when users have a specific idea in mind, they can tap Any Style and describe what they want. Image Playground sends a user’s description or photo to ChatGPT and creates a unique image. Users are always in control, and nothing is shared with ChatGPT without their permission. Workout Buddy is a first-of-its-kind workout experience on Apple Watch with Apple Intelligence that incorporates a user’s workout data and fitness history to generate personalised, motivational insights during their session.

New Delhi: The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (Cert-In) has issued a high-risk warning concerning several vulnerabilities found in Google Chrome. Cert-In has accessed high risk Multiple Vulnerabilities in Google Chrome for Desktop. “Multiple Vulnerabilities have been reported in Google Chrome which could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and cause of denial of service (DoS) on the targeted system. Software Affected Google Chrome versions prior to 137.0.7151.55 for Linux Google Chrome versions prior to 137.0.7151.55/56 for Window and Mac Target Audience All end-user organizations and individuals using Google Chrome for Desktop. Cert-In said, these vulnerabilities exists in Google Chrome due to Use after free in Compositing & libvpx; Inappropriate implementation in Background Fetch API, FileSystemAccess API, Messages, BFCache & Tab Strip; and Out of bounds write in V8. A remote attacker could potentially exploit these vulnerabilities by persuading a victim to visit a specially  crafted web page. Successful exploitation of these vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and cause of denial of service (DoS) on the targeted system. The nodal agency has advised that users should use appropriate updates as mentioned by the vendor.

New Delhi: Market intelligence research firm Counterpoint Research has lowered its global smartphone shipment forecast for 2025. The firm has revised its 2025 global smartphone shipment growth forecast downward to 1.9% year-on-year, from the earlier projection of 4.2%, citing uncertainties surrounding US tariffs. However, most regions are still expected to see growth, except North America and China, according to Counterpoint Research’s latest Market Outlook: Smartphone Shipment Forecast Report. Price increases from cost pass-throughs remain a key focal point, although the tariff situation is fluid and unpredictable. Commenting on the revised forecast, Associate Director Liz Lee said, “All eyes are on Apple and Samsung because of their exposure to the US market. Although tariffs have played a role in our forecast revisions, we are also factoring in weakened demand not just in North America but also across Europe and parts of Asia.” Lee added, “We still expect positive shipment growth for Apple in 2025, driven by the strong performance of the iPhone 16 series in Q1 2025.” She also noted that premiumisation trends remain supportive across emerging markets like India, Southeast Asia, and the Gulf countries—these are long-term tailwinds for iPhones. Counterpoint Research’s current forecasts assume a relatively stable tariff environment through 2025. However, the escalating rhetoric and uncertainty around trade policy could significantly impact manufacturers’ pricing strategies, supply chain planning, and ultimately, consumer demand. Commenting on projections for global smartphone shipment growth in 2025, Associate Director Ethan Qi said, “The bright spot this year—again—will likely be Huawei. We are seeing an easing in sourcing bottlenecks for key components, at least through the rest of the year, which should help Huawei gain substantial share in the mid-to-lower-end segments at home.”

New Delhi: Samsung Electronics said on Sunday it will adopt an artificial intelligence (AI) coding assistant service called Cline next month to enhance productivity among its software development employees.  In a recent internal notice, the company said it has launched a beta test of Cline for employees in the Device eXperience (DX) division, which includes its mobile, TV and home appliances businesses, reports Yonhap news agency. Cline is an open-source AI tool that helps developers write, edit and test code using simple natural language commands like “create a login function.” Unlike conventional coding assistants limited to basic tasks, Cline can handle more complex software development processes, significantly boosting productivity. Samsung plans to continue beta testing through the end of this month and aims to launch the official version as early as next month. As part of its transition into an AI-driven company, Samsung has also established a dedicated AI productivity innovation group within its DX division. The new group serves as a central control tower, overseeing the development of companywide AI infrastructure and systems while supporting the implementation of AI tools across business divisions. Meanwhile, Samsung will hold executive-level meetings later this month to discuss business strategies for the second half of the year. The global strategy meetings for the company’s electronics division are scheduled for June 17–19, according to the sources. Samsung holds these meetings twice a year, in June and December, led by the heads of each business division. They review regional and business-specific issues, as well as discuss next year’s goals and sales strategies. This year’s agenda is expected to include strategies for navigating rising global uncertainties, including the shifting trade policies of U.S. President Donald Trump’s second administration. Participants will also assess supply chain vulnerabilities and consider region-specific responses, the sources said. Roh Tae-moon, acting head of the Device eXperience (DX) division, and Jun Young-hyun, head of the Device Solutions (DS) division, will preside over the meetings. As in previous years, Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong is not expected to attend the meetings, they said. The DS division, which oversees Samsung’s semiconductor business, is expected to hold in-depth discussions on sales strategies and ways to boost long-term competitiveness.

New Delhi: Apple is likely to cover a lot of ground around comprehensive operating system upgrades and a unified system front at its annual ‘WWDC 2025’ conference this month, and needs to make a big impact when it comes to AI features, according to analysts. The AI features are expected to be ramped up around use cases, on-device convenience, in-cloud options, personal context awareness, AI ecosystem integration and other broad customisations. According to a Counterpoint Research report, Apple needs to provide a powerful signal that it is ready to ship some meaningful updates, “or have a good story to explain why it has been lagging behind”. Apple Intelligence 2.0 likely to be one of the most anticipated topics at WWDC 2025 from June 9-13. Apple has the potential to provide an ‘Agentic AI’-based platform with a deeper Siri context-based experience which could help Apple regain ground in the AI race. According to a recent Counterpoint study, 84 per cent of iPhone users are willing to pay for Apple Intelligence. The tech industry as well as consumers are expecting Apple to focus on breakthrough software enhancements during the event, said the report. “All eyes are on the 2025 edition. Apart from visual, functional and other comprehensive product changes across operating systems, the spotlight is on Apple Intelligence. Apple is expected to double down on its AI strategy hereon,” said Counterpoint. The industry is seeing an ongoing Agentic AI arms race. This is an emerging field and those who deliver will shift the GenAI smartphone conversation, turning the smartphone from a simple communication device to a truly intelligent, autonomous companion. At the event, the market will be looking for more on-device processing, more intelligence and context awareness – all delivered with deeper Siri integration. Apple service revenues have consistently grown over the last few years. Some services that comprise the Apple One Package subscription offering are essential for Apple product users. For example, iCloud is one of the most-used services in the Apple portfolio. Apple has also marketed itself as a brand that takes data privacy and security seriously.

Moto Edge 60 India Launch: Motorola, a Lenovo sub-brand, has officially announced the launch date of the Moto Edge 60 smartphone in India. The company is set to launch the Moto Edge 60 phone on June 10, nearly a month after it was first announced alongside the Edge 60 Pro. The upcoming smartphone will be the second phone from the company launched in 30 days.   The Moto Edge 60 smartphone is likely to offered in Pantone Gibraltar Sea and Pantone Shamrock colour options in the country. The phone will be offered in a single 12GB RAM + 256GB storage option. The device is expected to run on Motorola’s own UI based on Android 15 with a promise three years of OS updates and 4 years of security patches.   Moto Edge 60 Specifications (Expected) The upcoming smartphone is expected to feature a stunning 6.7-inch 1.5K Quad Curved pOLED display with HDR10+ support and 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut, promising vibrant visuals and immersive viewing. The phone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chipset, a notable upgrade over last year’s Dimensity 7300 SoC found in mid-range devices like the CMF Phone 1, Infinix Note 50s, and Lava Agni 3. In terms of battery, the phone is likely to house a large 5,500mAh unit with support for 68W wired fast charging.   On the photography front, the smartphone comes with a 50MP Sony LYT700C primary sensor with OIS, a 50MP ultrawide camera offering 3X optical zoom, and a high-resolution 50MP front camera for selfies and video calls.  The phone features stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos for immersive audio and supports USB Type-C for wired sound output. The smartphone boasts IP68 and IP69 ratings for water and dust resistance along with MIL-STD-810H military-grade durability. Despite its rugged build, the Edge 60 remains sleek and lightweight at just 181 grams and 8.25mm in thickness. On the connectivity front, it offers 5G support, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.4.  Moto Edge 60 Price In India And Availability (Expected) The Edge 60 Pro is priced at Rs 29,999, so you can expect the upcoming phone to be priced similarly or slightly lower. It will be available for purchase on Flipkart.