ETtech Explainer: Why MeitY wants Google and Apple to remove e-rickshaw battery appsThe Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued notices to Google Android and Apple iOS to remove seven mobile apps, ...
04 Jul, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
Apps blocked over EV shutdowns, focus turns on auto cybersecurityAuthorities are intensifying scrutiny of vehicle cybersecurity after blocking several mobile apps used to remotely disable electric two- an...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.38 PM IST
Meta’s compounding India woes; HCLTech’s mega AI dealUnion minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has asked to summon Meta over child sexual abuse material on Instagram. This and more in today’s ETtech Top...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
Govt lens on e-rickshaw remote shutdown issue; two apps including BAT-BMS removed from app storesConcerns over e-rickshaws being remotely disabled via a Chinese app, BAT-BMS, have prompted government action. IT Secretary S Krishnan conf...
03 Jul, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
Govt directs removal of BAT-BMS, Epoch-i-ion, Lossigy apps from Android, iOS over e-rickshaw disruption concerns: SourcesAuthorities have ordered the removal of three mobile apps – BAT-BMS, Epoch-i-ion, and Lossigy – from Indian app stores. These applications ...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
EPFO upgrades unified member portal: UAN activation, generation through portal discontinued; here's how you can do it nowThe EPFO's unified member portal is now live after an upgrade, bringing a new look and significant changes. Key services like UAN activatio...
03 Jul, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
What's BAT-BMS? The bluetooth app that's stopping e-rickshaws or 'tirris' mid-ride across DelhiA disturbing trend is crippling Delhi's e-rickshaw drivers as pranksters use a smartphone app, BAT-BMS, to remotely disable their vehicles....
03 Jul, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
Google loses fight against record €4.1 billion EU antitrust fineGoogle's appeal against a record €4.34 billion EU fine for abusing its Android dominance has been dismissed by Europe's highest court. The ...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
Apple iPhone Ultra launch tipped for September: iPhone 18 Pro, foldable iPhone price, specs, release date and all latest rumoursApple is gearing up for its September launch, with reports suggesting the debut of the highly anticipated iPhone Ultra, its first foldable ...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
South Korean trade watchdog alleges Google abused its position in Android app storeSouth Korea's antitrust watchdog has accused Google of abusing its dominance in the Android app market. The Korea Fair Trade Commission all...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
South Korean trade watchdog alleges Google abused its position in Android app storeSouth Korea's antitrust regulator alleged on Wednesday that Alphabet's Google abused its dominant position in the Android app marketplace t...
01 Jul, 2026, 08.39 AM IST
US Supreme Court to hear Apple appeal of contempt in Epic Games lawsuitThe justices took up Apple's appeal of a lower court's ruling upholding a decision by Oakland, California-based U.S. District Judge Yvonne ...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
UK regulator considers opening Apple, Google app stores to rival paymentsBritain's competition watchdog is proposing to let app developers direct users to cheaper payment options outside Apple and Google's app st...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
Apple says it is releasing updates early in response to AI cybersecurity concernsThe shift marks a notable change in Apple's longstanding practice of packaging security fixes with broader software releases, an acknowled...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
Apple accuses CCI investigators of 'copy-pasting' rivals' claims in antitrust investigationApple has accused Indian antitrust investigators of merely copying rivals' claims without independent analysis in its competition law probe...
29 Jun, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
UK tribunal gives go ahead for $4 billion lawsuit against Apple over iCloud servicesBritain's competition tribunal has just sanctioned a major £3 billion lawsuit against Apple related to its iCloud service. Led by consumer ...
23 Jun, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
Aadhaar email update to be free via mobile app from July 1; UIDAI waives Rs 75 fee for six monthsThe Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is making email address updates via the Aadhaar mobile app free for six months, from J...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.53 PM IST