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European Union is putting in place a broad and stringent regulatory framework for the technology sector, focused on safety, competition, and interoperability. This approach is anchored by major legislation such as the Digital Services Act (DSA), which governs online content, and the Digital Markets Act (DMA), designed to limit the dominance of large gatekeeper platforms. In parallel, updated rules will require devices to last longer and feature batteries that can be repaired or replaced by 2027.
X is set to launch XChat, a standalone messaging app with encrypted chats, disappearing messages and large group support, moving beyond its existing in-app messaging system
With the Iran war, Beijing is not an official mediator, but all parties - including Washington and Tehran - say it has played an important role in trying to de-escalate the conflict
Updated On : 23 Apr 2026 | 1:03 PM ISTIts local subsidiary, Pernod Ricard India (PRI), is the leading Indian alchoBev player with a revenue of ₹27,446 crore for FY2024-25
Updated On : 23 Apr 2026 | 12:58 PM ISTTata Communications reported a net profit of ₹263 crore in Q4FY26, down 65.44 per cent from ₹761 crore in the year-ago period, due to higher costs and one-off impacts
Updated On : 23 Apr 2026 | 12:57 PM ISTEU rules aim to shift control from manufacturers to users, challenging design choices that have quietly pushed faster upgrades and made repairing smartphones harder
A push for durability, repairability, and lifecycle control in Europe may spill over into India, reshaping how devices are designed, supported, and eventually replaced
Even Apple will be forced to comply with EU rules mandating USB-C ports for all phones and tablets etc. Here we try to explain what makes this port the right choice for everyone
Apple has announced changes to iOS, Safari, and App Store that will be limited to the 27 EU member countries and will roll out with the iOS 17.4 update in March
From February 2027, the EU will require many devices to have removable batteries, a shift that could make phones easier to repair, extend their lifespan, and influence global design standards