Apple Says Gemini-Powered Siri Will Use Private Cloud Compute Ahead of Apple Intelligence Feature Expansion

Apple has confirmed that its next-generation, personalised Siri will be powered by Google’s Gemini models, while continuing to run on-device and through Apple’s Private Cloud Compute. Speaking during its fiscal Q1 2026 earnings call, executives emphasised privacy and said Apple’s in-house AI work will continue alongside the Gemini partnership. The company declined to share financial details, adoption figures for Apple Intelligence, or its impact on sales. Apple and Google have said the Gemini-powered Siri will launch later this year.

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Apple Reaches 2.5 Billion Active Devices Worldwide as India Becomes a Key Growth Market

Apple’s ecosystem now includes about 2.5 billion active devices around the world, according to CEO Tim Cook. During its recent earnings call, the Apple executive revealed the Cupertino-based tech giant’s breadth of reach across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and other products. It is seen as a new milestone for the company and reflects sustained demand for its hardware, especially the iPhone, in the last quarter, which was described as “staggering”.

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Tipped to Cost Less Than Predecessor; Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+ Price Hike Unlikely

The Samsung Galaxy S26 series is rumoured to be launched in India and the global markets next month. Pricing for all models in the South Korean tech conglomerate’s purported flagship lineup has now been leaked. According to a tipster, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could be priced lower than its predecessor. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26+ are unlikely to receive a price hike and may cost the same as the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+ models.

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Realme P4 Power 5G Launching Today: Know Price in India, Features, Specifications and More

Realme P4 Power 5G will be launched in India later today by the Chinese smartphone maker. The handset is set to go on sale in the country via Flipkart. The phone will be offered in three colourways, named TransSilver, TransOrange, and TransBlue. The phone will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra chipset, which is built on a 4nm process. It also features a HyperVision+ AI chip. It boasts a 10,001mAh silicon carbon battery with support for 80W wired fast charging. The company claims that 5 minutes of charging will provide “half-day” of battery life.

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Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G Launching Today: Know Price in India, Features, Specifications and More

Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G and Note 15 Pro+ 5G will launch in India today. Here is all you need to know about the new Note series smartphones, including their expected price in India and specifications. They will go on sale in India through Amazon. The Pro model runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra chipset. The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G, on the other hand, has a Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset under the hood.

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Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Ultra RAM, Storage and Colourways Leaked as Company Gears Up for Global Launch

Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra global variants have surfaced in fresh leaks, revealing possible colour options and RAM and storage configurations ahead of launch. The Xiaomi 17 is tipped to debut globally in 12GB + 256GB and 12GB + 512GB options in Black, Blue, and Green, while the Ultra may arrive in 16GB + 512GB and 16GB + 1TB variants. Both models were recently spotted on BIS, with an India launch expected around March.

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WhatsApp Announces Strict Account Settings for Protecting At-Risk Individuals Against Sophisticated Cyberattacks

WhatsApp on Monday announced a new security measure aimed at safeguarding at-risk individuals against sophisticated cyberattacks. Dubbed Strict Account Settings, it is a feature that is claimed to lock the targeted user’s account to the most restrictive setting, blocking attachments and other media received from people not in their list of contacts. The Meta-owned instant messaging platform says its new security measure will be rolling out to all users over the coming weeks.

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