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Longer software support and a tougher, slimmer build make Samsung's mid-range handset more appealing, though the camera and charging lag rivals.
Users can now send photos and videos straight between Galaxy S26 phones and nearby iPhones or Macs, easing a long-standing sharing hurdle.
The appointment puts Asia-Pacific at the centre of OpenAI’s push for local oversight, as India and Japan drive demand and regulation tightens.
Unsanctioned AI use is racing ahead of oversight, while many regulated organisations still leave endpoints outdated, unencrypted or unstable.
Getac rolls out CommandCore modular drone control in Australia and New Zealand, targeting defence, public safety and utilities sectors.
SysAid bakes Splashtop remote support into its service desk, letting IT teams launch secure sessions directly from AI-driven tickets.
Yubico expands YubiKey enrolment tools for Microsoft Entra ID and Ping, aiming to simplify passwordless onboarding and account recovery.
Appdome launches DefenceOS, an in-app execution layer to unify mobile security defences and curb SDK conflicts slowing iOS and Android apps.
Samsung's Galaxy A17 5G pairs a standout AMOLED screen and strong battery with modest performance in an accessible budget package.
Google Maps taps Gemini AI for chat-style place searches and 3D Immersive Navigation, promising smarter planning and more lifelike drives.
Microsoft's March Patch Tuesday fixes 77 flaws, including a severe SQL Server bug that could grant attackers sysadmin rights remotely.
Appdome's new Threat-Memory tool stores on-device threat histories and AI scores to counter repeat mobile fraud and account takeovers.
Google is rolling out Gemini in Chrome to India, New Zealand and Canada, adding over 50 languages and deeper links to Gmail, Maps and YouTube.
SITA links Google's Find Hub with WorldTracer, letting airlines use passenger-shared bag locations to speed delayed baggage recovery.
Hospitality operators could see faster guest logins and better data capture, as the system links public Wi-Fi access with marketing tools.
Users on censored or restricted networks can now hide VPN traffic more effectively as Firewalla’s beta app adds AmneziaWG support.
Premium foldable buyers in New Zealand now have another high-end option, with OPPO pricing the Find N6 at NZD $3,299.
Kiwis can now use voice and camera prompts in Google’s AI search tool, which is rolling out across more than 200 countries and territories.
iD Mobile's self-service app has surged past two million registered users as more of its 2.5 million subscribers switch to digital support.
Virgin Media O2 switches millions to faster 5G+ at no extra cost, as its standalone network goes live in over 700 UK towns and cities.
