Tech News Today: Jio and OnePlus join hands for 5G innovation, Microsoft lays off 1,900, and more

Indian telecom giant Reliance Jio has joined forces with smartphone brand OnePlus in a bid to fully tap into the possibilities of 5G technology in the country. The collaboration will see both companies set up an innovation lab dedicated to developing India-centric 5G solutions and ensuring unmatched 5G experiences for users.

In a bid to eliminate redundancies, Microsoft has reportedly laid off around 1,900 employees from its gaming division. As per a memo by Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer, the layoffs will help the company invest in high-growth areas and bring more games to more users globally. The gaming division had over 22,000 employees prior to the job cuts.

The Pokemon Company has issued an official statement saying it intends to investigate and address any intellectual property infringements by the new survival game Palworld. While not naming Palworld directly, the company said it has not authorised the use of any Pokemon IP in the game, it says. The statement comes amid Palworld's rising popularity and claims that its creatures resemble Pokemon.

As India celebrates its 75th Republic Day on January 26th, WhatsApp stickers are emerging as a fun way to commemorate the occasion. patriotic stickers are available on apps like Sticker.ly for free. Users can download sticker packs and share them with contacts to spread the Republic Day spirit. Here's how you can do so.

In a major change, Apple's upcoming iOS 17.4 update will enable alternative browser engines on iPhones and iPads in the EU. The shift comes as Apple looks to comply with new regulations. Currently, all iOS browsers run on the WebKit engine that also powers Safari. The update will allow developers to integrate non-WebKit engines after meeting Apple's privacy and security criteria.