Spotify to Raise Premium Subscription Prices in Key Markets Spotify announced its decision to increase the monthly price of its premium individual subscription in various markets starting in September, a strategic move aimed at bolstering the Swedish streaming giant’s profit margins. This price adjustment will affect subscribers in a broad
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POCO F7 vs F7 Pro vs F7 Ultra: Which One Should You Buy? POCO’s F-series has always been about squeezing flagship performance into a price tag that doesn’t feel like daylight robbery. With the POCO F7, F7 Pro, and F7 Ultra now on shelves, the decision isn’t as simple as
Xiaomi Hires Former HUAWEI Kirin Architect for In-House AI Chip Development In a strategic move to bolster its self-developed technology, Xiaomi has reportedly hired Liang Jun, a former chief SoC architect for HUAWEI’s HiSilicon Kirin chips, to spearhead its artificial intelligence (AI) chip development. The news follows a similar report
Apple Puts Money on the Table to Catch Up in AI Race, CEO Tim Cook Signals Apple CEO Tim Cook has announced a significant strategic shift, signalling the company is ready to increase spending on artificial intelligence (AI) and data centres, and is open to making larger acquisitions to catch
Samsung Accelerates Samsung Galaxy S25 FE Launch, Teases 2025 Lineup In a strategic move to energise its mobile division, Samsung has confirmed that the highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy S25 FE will arrive earlier this year than its predecessor. The announcement, made during the company’s Q2 2025 financial results call, points
Qualcomm Taps Xiaomi to Debut Its Next Snapdragon 8 Elite Processor Qualcomm’s latest financial earnings report delivered more than just impressive revenue figures; it also confirmed a significant development in the world of mobile technology. During the call, Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon announced that smartphone maker Xiaomi will be the
YouTube Eases Ad Restrictions on Videos with Early Profanity YouTube has announced a significant shift in its ad guideline policy regarding profanity, granting content creators more flexibility in monetising their videos. Effective immediately, videos featuring strong swear words, including the “f-bomb,” within the first seven seconds are now eligible for
Malaysia Eyes Under-13 Social Media Ban The Malaysian Ministry of Communications is examining stricter enforcement measures, including a potential ban on social media accounts for children under the age of 13. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil announced the initiative in Parliament on 29 July, highlighting a growing concern over children’s online
Samsung’s 2026 Flagship Shake-Up: Galaxy S26 Pro, Edge, and Ultra Models Hinted Samsung appears to be planning a significant overhaul of its flagship Galaxy S series for 2026, potentially discontinuing the standard model in favour of a more premium-focused lineup. Recent findings within an internal One UI 8 build, reported
Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Now Includes YouTube In a significant policy shift, Australia today announced that YouTube will be included in its groundbreaking nationwide ban on social media for teenagers under 16. This decision, which overturns an earlier exemption for the Alphabet-owned video platform, is slated to come into