Xiaomi on Wednesday announced the commencement of its Android 16 Developer Preview Programme starting with two handsets. This means developers with Xiaomi 15 and the Xiaomi 14T Pro handsets can enroll in the programme to get early access to the Chinese OEM’s Android 15 succeeding OS and test out all the new features. The programme … Read more
Google has announced the Google Play X Unity Game Developer Training programme at the I/O Connect event on Wednesday. The free training and certification programme, supported by the Game Developer Association of India (GDAI), offers online training for participants. The tech giant has collaborated with Unity for the initiative. Google will start the programme with … Read more
Google released the Android 16 Beta 4 update on Thursday with several fixes for several bugs in tow. However, it also brings crucial news for owners of the latest Google Pixel 9a. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, the handset, which was launched on March 19, is now eligible for the Android 16 Beta … Read more
US-based card payments giant Mastercard is forging ahead with choosing and onboarding promising blockchain startups to join its Web3-focussed Smart Path programme. In a fresh development, the company has onboarded five new startups to be part of this initiative. In the coming months, Mastercard will work with these up-and-coming firms to explore how blockchain can … Read more
HDFC Ergo has partnered with Zopper to introduce a new “India Gets Moving” programme through which customers can get their hands on an Apple Watch for free. This initiative is available via Apple Premium Resellers and select other offline stores in India and is applicable on the Apple Watch Series 10 and other models. It lets … Read more
The Root Network (TRN), a metaverse-focused Web3 platform, launched its “TRN Odyssey” initiative on March 24. Designed to support promising Web3 gaming projects on the TRN Layer-1 blockchain, the programme has a funding pool of $10 million (roughly Rs. 85 crore) allocated by TRN Labs, which oversees the blockchain’s ecosystem. Web3 game developers are invited … Read more
PayPal will start offering rewards to PYUSD stablecoin holders in a bid to boost its adoption and use in the coming months. Bloomberg was first to report on PayPal’s plans, stating that PYUSD users will be able to earn 3.7 percent annually on their holdings once this initiative is rolled out. Later, PayPal CEO Alex … Read more
Google recently announced the Battery Performance Programme for the Pixel 6a. Under this initiative, the company will roll out a mandatory update to Android 16 for all Pixel 6a devices to prevent risk of battery overheating. While it was known that eligible users can get free repairs at authorised service centres, we now have an … Read more
Apple on Wednesday launched the Self Service Repair Programme for iPad, expanding the list of devices which can be repaired by the user using Apple-provided genuine parts and tools. As part of this move, iPad Air, iPad Pro, iPad Mini, and select other models have been added to the programme. The company says these devices … Read more