Meta Apps Lose 20 Million Daily Active Users in March; Company Reportedly Tweaks Instagram Recommendation Algorithm

Meta has announced that it recorded a “slight decline” in its “Family daily active people (DAP)”, which accounts for the combined daily active users on Instagram, Facebook, Messenger, and WhatsApp, in the first quarter of 2026. Meta's DAP in Q1 2026 was at 3.56 billion on average in the quarter March 2026, which was an increase of about 4 percent from the same period last year. The company said the decline was due to internet disruptions in Iran and restrictions on access to WhatsApp in Russia. However, reports suggest it may be due to the deteriorating quality of feeds on its platforms.

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Netflix Mobile App Gets New ‘Clips’ Feed to Show Users Vertical Videos Amid a Major Design Overhaul

Netflix on Thursday announced that it released a new update for its mobile app, introducing new features and design changes to the platform on small screens. The update brings a new Clips feature, which is claimed to help users catch glimpses of movies and shows before they start watching them, giving them an idea of what they are getting into. The latest update is currently being rolled out in India, the US, the UK, Australia, Canada, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippines, and South Africa. However, the tech firm plans to release its latest update to the rest of the world in the coming months.

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Qualcomm Rises on Smartphone Rebound Hopes, Data-Centre Chip Push

Qualcomm said on Wednesday that its third quarter results will be lower than expected, but CEO Cristiano Amon gave a positive view about a recovery in smartphone sales and growth in data centres, pushing shares up 15 percent after hours. The company has faced uncertainty as rising memory chip prices increased device costs, leading customers to cut spending on phones and PCs.

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Memory Component to Reportedly Account for 45 Percent Value of an iPhone Due to Supply Chain Issues

Apple is said to be heading into one of its most challenging supply chain phases. According to a report, global memory shortage threatens to increase the cost of future iPhones significantly. The primary culprit is likely to be the memory component, which, historically, accounted for a relatively small portion of smartphone manufacturing costs. However, it may reportedly account for nearly 45 percent of an iPhone’s total value by 2027, as demand for AI data centres continues to rise.

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YouTube Tests 'Ask YouTube' AI Chatbot That Offers Smart Responses With Videos, Shorts

YouTube is experimenting with a new “Ask YouTube” feature. This experiment is live now and is available to YouTube Premium subscribers in the US aged 18 and older. It also lets users ask follow-up questions. The feature shows a button within the search bar, and tapping this button will show suggested prompts. YouTube says it is working to offer this Ask YouTube feature to non-Premium users in the future.

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Realme 16x 5G India Launch Seems Imminent as Storage Options, Colourways Surface Online

Realme 16x 5G will be launched in India soon with the model number RMX5270, a tipster claims. While the leaker did not share the launch timeline, the colour options and storage configurations of the rumoured Realme 16x 5G have surfaced online. The handset will reportedly be offered in two colour options, dubbed Endurance Brown and Glory White. Moreover, the new Realme 16 series smartphone could go on sale in the country in 4GB + 128GB, 6GB + 128GB, and 6GB + 256GB RAM and storage configurations. More details could be revealed in the coming months.

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Motorola Razr+ 2026 Leaked Renders Show Bigger Cover Screen, Design Changes

Motorola’s 2026 foldable smartphone lineup is expected to be unveiled soon. While the company has yet to confirm the exact models, the rumour mill suggests that the upcoming lineup may include the Motorola Razr 2026, Razr+ 2026, and Razr Ultra 2026. Ahead of their anticipated unveiling, the Motorola Razr+ 2026 has surfaced in leaked renders and lifestyle images, offering an early look at the company’s upcoming clamshell foldable.

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