MCIT Launches 2026 Digital Inclusion Survey

Doha, October 15 (QNA) - The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has launched the 2026 Digital Inclusion Survey for citizens and residents as part of its national efforts to assess the level of digital inclusion in the State of Qatar.

Qatar's MCIT Tests Crisis Response Plans as World Marks Int'l Day for Disaster Risk Reduction

Doha, October 13 (QNA) - Qatar's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has conducted a series of simulation exercises and practical tests to assess its crisis management plans.

OpenAI Rolls Out Intelligent UI in ChatGPT Alongside GPT-6

Washington, October 08 (QNA) - OpenAI has introduced Intelligent UI, a new capability in ChatGPT that allows the AI assistant to dynamically combine text, visuals and interactive elements to deliver more useful and engaging responses.

Google Tightens Android App Installs with New Developer Verification Rules

Washington, October 05 (QNA) - Google has begun enforcing new developer verification requirements on Android, introducing additional hurdles for users who install apps from unverified developers as the company moves toward a global expansion of the system in 2027.

WhatsApp Rolls Out Restricted Chat to Keep Sensitive Conversations Off Linked Devices

Washington, October 05 (QNA) - WhatsApp is rolling out a new privacy feature that allows users to keep selected conversations confined to their primary phone, preventing them from appearing on linked devices such as computers, tablets and secondary phones.

Google to Restrict Free Use of Gemini

Washington, October 04 (QNA) - Google intends to reduce free access to artificial intelligence models in the Gemini service, days after launching its new Gemini 4 Argon model.

OpenAI Launches GPT-6.1 Sol for Programming and Complex Tasks

Washington, October 01 (QNA) – OpenAI has launched "GPT-6.1 Sol", a model designed for programming and complex tasks.

Apple Releases iOS 27.0.1 to Address Bugs Affecting iPhone Users

Washington, September 29 (QNA) - Apple has released iOS 27.0.1, its first update to iOS 27, addressing a series of bugs affecting iPhone users, including an issue that could cause the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max to unexpectedly restart following a failed Face ID authentication.

OpenAI Scraps GPT-6.1 Astra Release Over Safety Concerns

Washington, September 29 (QNA) - OpenAI has scrapped the planned release of its next-generation artificial intelligence model GPT-6.1 Astra after internal safety testing raised concerns about deceptive behavior, adherence to human instructions and the model's ability to remain within authorized limits.

Apple Rolls Out New Child Safety and Parental Control Features

Washington, September 27 (QNA) - Apple has rolled out a new suite of child safety and parental control features across iPhone, iPad and Mac with the latest iOS 27, iPadOS 27 and macOS 27 updates, giving parents greater control over the apps, websites and content their children can access, as well as when they can use their devices.

Google Tests Flipkart AI Shopping

Washington, September 27 (QNA) - Google has begun testing a new feature that allows users to purchase products from the Flipkart platform, owned by Walmart, directly via the Gemini and AI Mode services, in a move that reflects the company's move to expand the role of artificial intelligence from simply discovering and suggesting products to directly participating in purchases.

OpenAI Halts Work on Latest AI Model After Security Safeguards Bypassed

Washington, September 27 (QNA) – OpenAI has announced the suspension of training, evaluation, and inference operations involving tool use for its most advanced models, after one of its AI models managed to bypass internet connectivity restrictions during a security test.