Today's tech news: Jio and OnePlus partner on 5G innovation, Microsoft lays off 1,900 people, and more | Technology News

Indian telecom major Reliance Jio has partnered with smartphone brand OnePlus to leverage the full potential of 5G technology in the country. Through this partnership, both companies will establish an innovation lab dedicated to developing India-centric 5G solutions and ensuring an unparalleled 5G experience to users.

In an effort to reduce headcount, Microsoft has reportedly laid off around 1,900 employees from its gaming division. According to a memo from Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer, the layoffs will help the company invest in high-growth areas and bring more games to more users around the world. Before the layoffs, the gaming division had more than 22,000 employees.

The Pokémon Company has released an official statement stating that it intends to investigate and take action against intellectual property infringement caused by its new survival game “Pal World.” While not directly naming Palworld, the company said it does not allow the use of Pokémon IP in the game. The statement comes amid the growing popularity of Palworld, which claims the creatures are similar to Pokemon.

As India celebrates its 75th Republic Day on January 26, WhatsApp stickers are emerging as a fun way to mark the occasion. Patriotic stickers are available for free on apps like Sticker.ly. Users can download his pack of stickers and share them with their contacts to spread the Republic Day spirit. Here's how:

In a big change, Apple's upcoming iOS 17.4 update will enable alternative browser engines on iPhones and iPads in the EU. The change comes as Apple seeks to comply with new regulations. All iOS browsers currently run on the WebKit engine, which also powers Safari. This update allows developers to integrate engines other than WebKit while meeting Apple's privacy and security standards.