Apple has released iOS 26.2.1 and iPadOS 26.2.1 for all supported iPhones and iPads, rolling out a modest software update that brings compatibility with the company’s newly unveiled second-generation AirTag. While Apple described the release as a minor update, it quietly enables full support for the upgraded AirTag, which introducesContinue Reading
Meta Platforms is preparing to test premium subscription plans across Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, marking a significant shift in how the world’s largest social media company plans to monetise its services beyond advertising. According to media reports confirmed by Meta, the company will continue offering core features of its platformsContinue Reading
Xiaomi has officially confirmed that it will unveil the Redmi Turbo 5 Series in China on January 29, expanding its performance-focused smartphone lineup with two models — the Redmi Turbo 5 and Redmi Turbo 5 Max. The company announced the launch date through posts on Weibo, while also offering anContinue Reading
Islamabad: Pakistan’s National Cyber Emergency Response Team (National CERT) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS), marking a significant step toward strengthening the country’s cybersecurity framework and advancing the vision of Digital Pakistan. The collaboration was formalised through the signing of a Memorandum ofContinue Reading
Islamabad: A majority of smartphones currently in use across Pakistan are now compatible with fifth-generation mobile networks, clearing a major hurdle ahead of the country’s long-awaited 5G spectrum auction, officials at the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said. According to PTA sources, nearly 80% of mobile handsets in Pakistan support theContinue Reading
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Information Technology Shaza Fatima Khawaja on Friday said the Center of Excellence in Gaming and Animation (CEGA) is playing a vital role in strengthening Pakistan’s digital economy by transforming creative talent into sustainable careers. In a statement, the IT minister said she was encouraged to seeContinue Reading
Lahore: The Punjab Health and Population Department has imposed a complete ban on the use of mobile phones by hospital staff in emergency departments during duty hours, aiming to improve patient care, discipline and professionalism in critical healthcare settings. According to an official notification issued on January 16, the banContinue Reading