WhatsApp is testing a new feature on iOS that will allow users to send text messages that can be viewed only once before disappearing, expanding its suite of privacy-focused messaging tools.
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Apple Plans Price Increases as AI Boom Drives Up Chip Costs
Apple plans to raise prices on its products to offset surging memory and storage chip costs, Chief Executive Tim Cook said, as growing demand from artificial intelligence data centres strains global supplies of key components.
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Rockstar Confirms GTA VI Pre-Orders as November Release Date Holds Firm
Rockstar Games has officially confirmed that pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI will open on June 25, marking a major milestone in the lead-up to one of the most anticipated video game launches in history.
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Google Begins Rolling Out Android 17 Stable Update for Pixel Phones
Google has started rolling out the stable Android 17 update to eligible Pixel devices, introducing a range of new features focused on multitasking, privacy, security and system performance.
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Microsoft Unveils Next-Generation Surface Pro, Surface Laptop Powered by Snapdragon X2
Microsoft has launched its latest Surface devices, introducing a new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop lineup powered by Qualcomm’s next-generation Snapdragon X2 processors, marking a significant refresh of its portable computing portfolio.
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Pakistan’s IT Exports Decline Month-on-Month Despite Strong Annual Growth
Eid holidays weigh on May exports as sector maintains double-digit yearly growth
ISLAMABAD, June 17, 2026 — Pakistan’s IT exports declined on a monthly basis in May 2026 due to fewer working days during the Eid holidays, although the sector continued to post strong double-digit growth compared with a year earlier.
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Huawei Patent Hints at New Vertical Tri-Fold Smartphone Design
Huawei may be exploring a new direction in foldable smartphone design, with a recently surfaced patent revealing a vertical tri-fold concept that could extend the company’s foldable lineup beyond its existing devices.
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Apple iOS 27 Prioritises Speed and Efficiency in Major Software Update
Apple’s upcoming iOS 27 update is focusing heavily on performance improvements, aiming to make iPhones faster and more efficient in everyday use alongside its visual and feature enhancements.
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Apple’s First Foldable iPhone May Be Delayed Until Early 2027
Apple’s long-rumored foldable iPhone may not arrive as soon as many industry observers expected, with fresh reports from the company’s supply chain suggesting the device could be pushed back to early 2027.
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Senate body approves withholding tax on social media income
Income up to Rs600,000 to remain exempt as Senate finance committee backs taxation framework for digital creators
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