Technology

NEW YORK (Kashmir English): Google has officially announced the Pixel 10a, the newest and most affordable phone in its Pixel lineup, designed to bring premium AI features and solid performance to a wider audience. The company posted a small teaser video on YouTube, in which it showcased its phone in a blue model with a […]

  CANBERRA (Kashmir English): Snapchat has deactivated over 415,000 Australian accounts belonging to users under 16 as of late January 2026, according to media reports. This move comes in response to Australia’s landmark social media ban, which took effect on December 10, 2025. Beyond Snapchat’s individual figures, Australia’s eSafety Commissioner reported that tech giants have

NEW YORK (Kashmir English): WhatsApp is working on a new optional premium subscription plan, under which users will be given access to special and additional features. Through this subscription, users will be able to get more advanced features than the regular WhatsApp; however, this plan will be completely optional. WhatsApp Premium Subscription According to WhatsApp

  ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Pakistan’s National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has launched an AI-enabled investigative tool, Katalyst, aimed at strengthening the country’s ability to detect, prioritise and investigate online child sexual exploitation and abuse. The system, named Katalyst, was developed jointly by Pakistan’s Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control and the UK-Pakistan Serious Crime

  PARIS (Kashmir English): French lawmakers have taken a significant leap toward restricting digital access for under-15s, as the lower house approved a landmark bill on Tuesday to ban social media for youth. Championed by President Emmanuel Macron as a safeguard against excessive screen time and mental health risks, the legislation passed the lower house

SEOUL (Kashmir English): Samsung Galaxy S26 design news leaks have begun to provide a better image of what customers may anticipate from the forthcoming smartphone range. The Galaxy S26 series is set to appear on February 25, and while Samsung has previously revealed some official features, new photos floating online are gaining traction. Evan Blass,

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced that the spectrum auction for Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS) 5G Spectrum in Pakistan will be held on March 10, 2026. The final schedule for  Pakistan’s 5G Spectrum auction was decided after extensive consultation with stakeholders. According to the announcement, the approved timeline will provide

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Google plans to launch its visual redesign for Android 17, which will use a heavy blur effect together with transparent elements to create modern visual depth for the operating system. The internal build screenshots leaked by RKBDI on X and analyzed by 9to5Google show that various system components will change to a

NEW YORK (Kashmir English): Apple has surprised users by releasing iOS 26.2.1, which includes several new features, improvements, and important support for the recently introduced AirTag. Earlier, it was expected that Apple would introduce iOS 26.3, but the company suddenly surprised users by releasing a different and important update. This update is not limited to