TECHNOLOGY

1. Aadhaar Mobile Number Update Now Possible AnywhereThe UIDAI has announced a major convenience: users can now update the mobile number linked to their Aadhaar card from anywhere, at any time. This feature will be available via the full version of the new Aadhaar app, releasing this week. Previously, users had to visit an Aadhaar center in person for mobile number updates. The move aims to make Aadhaar services more user-friendly. The app will be available on both Google Play Store and Apple App Store. 2. WhatsApp Introduces ‘Strict Account Settings’ Amid Security ConcernsFollowing Elon Musk’s claims that WhatsApp is not fully secure, the messaging platform has rolled out a new feature: ‘Strict Account Settings’. This optional “lockdown” mode enhances user security by blocking attachme...

Great people become great not by chance, but through attention to detail—and a story from Steve Jobs’ life perfectly illustrates this. Despite being the CEO of Apple, Jobs was known for obsessing over the smallest details. In one memorable incident, he reportedly called a senior Google executive on a Sunday morning just to correct the yellow color in Google’s logo. Here’s what happened next. Steve Fixes Google’s LogoSteve Jobs is remembered not only as a CEO but as a master of technology and design. Known as a perfectionist, he scrutinized every detail. One story that has circulated widely online dates back to 2008, shortly after the iPhone’s launch. According to Vik Gundotra, former Vice President at Google, Jobs called him one Sunday morning in January 2008 regarding what he described...

Apple has rolled out a software update for the 13-year-old iPhone 5s, ensuring that key features like FaceTime and iMessage remain functional. The last update for this device was released in 2023, making this the latest effort by Apple to extend the usability of its oldest supported devices. Extended Lifespan for iPhone 5s UsersThe iPhone 5s, first launched in September 2013, has now received a new update alongside the latest iOS 26.2.1 for newer models. The update, iOS 12.5.8, is specifically designed for devices still running iOS 12, including the iPhone 5s and iPhone 6. With this update, users can continue to use their devices for another year without losing access to essential services. Why This Update MattersThe update renews critical system certificates required for iMessage, F...

The world’s richest man, Elon Musk, has issued a warning against using popular messaging apps WhatsApp and Signal, urging users to switch to his platform X Chat instead. Musk’s caution comes in the wake of a lawsuit filed against Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, alleging the theft of users’ chat data. Musk Advises Users to Abandon WhatsApp and SignalMusk, through a post on his social media platform X, stated that users should stop using WhatsApp and Signal, and instead adopt X Chat. The warning was prompted by a recent lawsuit against Meta, which claims that WhatsApp chats are not as secure as advertised. While Signal offers similar messaging services, Musk included it in his caution, highlighting concerns over data privacy and security. Why Musk Raised ConcernsElon Musk’s warni...

Chinese tech giant Kuaishou’s Kling AI has quickly become one of the biggest competitors to OpenAI’s Sora and Google’s Veo in the AI video generation space. Since its launch in June 2024, Kling has steadily gained traction and is now ranked among the top-tier video generation tools alongside Sora and Veo. AI Video Creation Trend Gains MomentumAI-powered video creation has become a crucial tool for content creators globally. Kuaishou’s Kling platform is providing strong competition to established AI video editing tools such as Google’s Veo and OpenAI’s Sora. Within just a short period, Kling has secured a spot in the list of leading AI editing platforms. Since its launch, the platform has amassed approximately 12 million monthly active users and annual revenue has reached around $24 mill...

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has officially rolled out the full version of the Aadhaar mobile application, introducing a major upgrade that allows users to verify another person’s identity directly through their smartphone. Although UIDAI had earlier announced January 28 as the launch date, the update has been made available a day in advance. The newly launched full version brings significant functional and visual changes to the Aadhaar app, marking an important step toward fully digital and paperless identity verification. What’s New in the Aadhaar App? The most notable addition in the updated app is the QR code scanning feature, which enables users to scan the digital Aadhaar QR code of another individual and instantly verify whether the Aadhaar is genuin...

Vivo X200T has officially launched in India with a starting price of ₹59,999, putting it in direct competition with the recently launched Motorola Signature, which is available at a similar price. Both devices offer a host of premium features, but Vivo may have an edge due to its strong after-sales service network in India. Vivo X200T OverviewThe Vivo X200T sports a 6.67-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of 5000 nits. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ chipset built on a 3nm process and features the Immortalis-G925 GPU. The device comes with 12GB or 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB/512GB UFS 3.1 storage. On the software front, it runs Android 16 with OriginOS 6 and supports dual SIMs. Camera and Photography Triple rear camera setup: 50...

Elon Musk’s satellite internet service Starlink has not received approval in India for its Direct-to-Device (D2D) connectivity technology. The Indian space regulator, IN-SPACe, rejected the company’s Gen 2 application, while approval for Gen 1 remains in place, allowing Starlink to provide traditional broadband services. What Happened?Starlink had applied for permission to deploy both Gen 1 and Gen 2 technologies in India. Gen 1, which uses 4,408 low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites, has been approved and allows the company to provide standard broadband services. However, the Gen 2 application, which includes advanced D2D connectivity enabling signals to reach devices directly from space, was rejected by IN-SPACe. Why Was Gen 2 Rejected?According to officials, Gen 2 did not meet several ...

YouTube might soon require users to purchase a Premium subscription to access one of its most useful features—playback speed control. According to a post on Reddit, YouTube is experimenting with restricting this feature to premium subscribers, potentially limiting free users from speeding up videos in the future. What is the Playback Speed Feature?With attention spans shrinking in the era of reels and shorts, many users watch long videos at higher speeds to save time. This function, called playback speed, allows viewers to fast-forward content. The Reddit post revealed that YouTube is testing a change that could make this feature exclusive to premium users. If implemented, free users might have to subscribe to YouTube Premium to adjust video speeds. YouTube’s Testing MethodYouTube is...

In a special Republic Day offer, BSNL has launched the Bharat Connect 26 Plan, offering 2.6GB of daily data, unlimited calls, and 100 SMS per day for an entire year, all at ₹2,626. The plan is priced lower than comparable annual plans from Airtel and Jio, making it a cost-effective option for users. Plan Details Validity: 365 days (1 year) Daily Data: 2.6GB Unlimited Calls: Yes SMS: 100 per day OTT Subscriptions: Not included BSNL officially announced the plan via a tweet on its official X account. Users can recharge through BReX (chatbot.bsnl.co.in) to avail of this annual plan. The offer is valid for a limited period, until 26 February 2026. Comparison with Competitors Airtel: Annual plan priced at ₹3,599, offering 2GB daily data, unlimited calls, 100 SMS/da...