The free Swift Playgrounds will be available in the App Store and a developer preview was released on Monday. (Reuters) US-based technology giant Apple at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference…
Microsoft unveils slimmer Xbox; Sony’s VR headset to hit US in October
Microsoft launched a partnership with Oculus Rift last year, which made some Xbox One games playable on Oculus’ virtual reality platform. (Reuters) Microsoft Corp unveiled ‘Project Scor…
Apple enhances Siri but still trails in artificial intelligence race
As a startup, Siri worked with a variety of popular apps, but Apple cut off third-party access to the service shortly after the acquisition. (Source: AP) Apple unveiled a series of improvements to …
Gionee eyes the social-savvy millennial in India; check out why
It appears Gionee’s strategy is to chase volumes with a focus on the Rs 5,000-10,000 category, which comprises 50% of the total smartphone market in India,” says Tarun Pathak, senior an…
Hail a ride hands-free: Apple opens Siri to outside developers
The move, announced at its Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco on Monday, is Apple’s latest attempt to spruce up the iPhone experience as sales of the best-selling product flag. …
WWDC 2016: Apple unveils redesigned Maps and Music apps
Apple has opened its often controversy-hit Maps app to developers. Apple announced at its World Wide Developers’ Conference (WWDC) 2016 that it is revamping its Maps and Music apps. The attem…
WWDC 2016: Apple’s Siri now available on Macs; digital assistant also opened to outside developers
Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference in the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, Monday, June 13, 2016, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar) At its World Wide Develop…
LinkedIn buy biggest acquisition since I became CEO: Satya Nadella
Microsoft started discussing the deal in February, Nadella said, adding that the acquisition is about the next phase of growth for the company. (Reuters) Microsoft chief Satya Nadella today said ne…
Apple WWDC 2016: Apple releases iOS 10; ‘Sierra’ is new macOS version
WatchOS 3 is going to be much faster than the previous generation. Apple WWDC 2016: The App Store started 8 years ago, with a little over 500 apps. Recently we passed a major milestone – we n…
Nearly 73% Indians book hotel rooms on mobiles: Study
The global study was conducted among 9,200 travellers across 31 countries, including India. Over 40 per cent Indians have booked a hotel on other devices such as personal computers. (Thinkstock) As…