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iPhone 14 release schedule at risk due to supply chain disruptions
Apple urges suppliers to speed up manufacturing as lockdown measures impede production
OnePlus 10 Pro 5G launched in India, Europe, North America
In India, Europe, and North America, the OnePlus 10 Pro launches in two colours -- Volcanic Black and Emerald Forest.
Apple iPhone SE 3 key features revealed ahead of launch
The Apple iPhone SE 3 will feature 5G connectivity instead of 4G seen in the iPhone SE 2020. The smartphone is also expected to come with improved performance with upgraded internals.
YouTube creators contributed Rs 6,800 cr to Indian economy in 2020
In India, more than 80 per cent of creative entrepreneurs said the platform has had a positive impact on their professional goals.
Apple likely to launch iPhone SE, Mac mini on March 8 event
The main focus will probably be on the iPhone SE, with a third-generation device expected to pack 5G connectivity for the first time, the report said.
5G roll-out to drive mobile gaming in India in 2022
At nearly 500 million, India is currently second in terms of smartphone users in the world after China.
Samsung Galaxy S22 and S22+ to feature wider displays: Report
Galaxy S22+ is expected to be equipped with a 4,500 mAh battery. In terms of software, Galaxy S22 will be pre-installed with OneUI 4.x based on Android 12.
OnePlus 9RT to come with Snapdragon 888 SoC, 120Hz E4 display: Report
The launch of OnePlus 9RT will also be accompanied by the launch of the TWS earbuds OnePlus Buds Z2. The earbuds are teased to have an active noise cancellation of 40 decibels.
User claims OnePlus Nord 2 explosion, company responds
Last month, another Twitter user also claimed about the explosion of the OnePlus Nord 2 in his tweet, and later deleted the post, without uploading any photos of the allegedly exploded device.
iPhone 13 series to be unveiled on Sep 14: Report
The iPhone 13 lineup may mirror the iPhone 12 family of phones, with a 5.4-inch iPhone 13 Mini, 6.1-inch iPhone 13, 6.1-inch iPhone 13 Pro and 6.7-inch iPhone 13 Pro Max.
Windows 10 21H2 build 19044.1200 out for Release Preview Insiders, brings new features
The reason that the update packages for Windows 10 versions 21H1 and 21H2 are identical (KB5005101) is that version 21H2 is just an enablement package, the way 21H1 was for versions 20H2.
Banned 2 million accounts in India: WhatsApp report on new IT rules
WhatsApp last week accepted that "the government is the administrator" in its case and informed the Delhi High Court that it will put its privacy policy update "on hold" until the Data Protection Bill came into force.
Mint Mobile data breach allows hackers to port phone numbers: Report
The attack on the carrier is the latest to demonstrate the need for high security for customer-facing support systems.
Huawei unveils affordable Band 6 in India
The Huawei Band 6 comes with 14 days of battery life on a single charge, offering an uninterrupted user experience for up to two weeks.
iPhone 13 might feature reverse wireless charging: Report
A recent report said that Apple is likely to unveil the upcoming "iPhone 13" in late 2021.
iOS 15 hotspot connections feature stronger WPA3 security: Report
San Francisco, June 27 : Starting with iOS and iPadOS 15 later this fall, hotspot connections from iPhones…
74% of Apple users want another name for iPhone 13: Report
Around 26 per cent thought that the "iPhone 13" was the best name and only 13 per cent said that they would like to see the devices called the "iPhone 12S".
5G Technology: A new start to the world/India
Now we have to cross another major hurdle a subset of third and fourth industrial revolution, the 5G communication technology. Unless we prepare well, there would be another round of slow implementation, protracted litigation/enquiry round like in 2G and 3G.
Microsoft Teams unleashes new hybrid work features
New Delhi: With an aim to boost hybrid work, Microsoft on Thursday unveiled its roadmap to bring more…
Samsung starts ‘iPhone 13’ 120Hz ProMotion display Production
Seoul, May 30 : South Korean tech giants Samsung Display and LG Display have reportedly started producing OLED…
Google Chrome is up to 23% faster, saves 17 yrs of CPU time daily
New Delhi, May 29 : Google has announced that its Chrome browser is now up to 23 per…
68% People Use 1 Smartphone for both work, personal use: Google
When there is a distinct separation between work and personal apps, people are more conscious about their data and the boundaries they can and cannot cross.
Sundar Pichai draws roadmap for future of work at Google I/O
Pichai said that the company continues to build a more helpful Google, for everyone.
Italy fines Google 100 million euros for abuse of market position: official
MILAN: Italy’s competition watchdog said on Thursday it had fined google 102 million euros for abuse of dominant…
Apple introduces AirTag starting from Rs 3,190
Cupertino: Apple on Tuesday finally introduced AirTag, a small and elegantly designed iPhone accessory that helps keep track…
Assembly Elections: Facebook To Reduce Distribution Of Content Considered As ‘Hate Speech’
Facebook will temporarily reduce the distribution of content from accounts that have recently and repeatedly violated the company's policies, the social media giant said on Tuesday
Autocomp sector set for rebound after 2 tough fiscals
As the impact of the pandemic wanes, the government's move to increase spending on infrastructure augurs well for the automobile sector and, in turn, for the automotive components makers.
OnePlus 9 series to arrive with ColorOS 11 in China
OnePlus has confirmed that the OnePlus 9 series in China will run on ColorOS instead of the HydrogenOS.
New BSNL broadband and landline customers to get free 4G SIM card, details
The SIM card comes bundled with a Rs. 75 plan voucher, The PV 75 from BSNL offers 100 minutes of free voice calls and 2GB of data for 60 days.
Google Cloud targets India’s public sector for growth
New Delhi: Google Cloud has achieved a full Cloud Service Provider (CSP) empanelment after completing an audit from…
Microsoft launches ‘Surface Pro 7+’ in India at Rs 83,999
Available in two colors, Black and Platinum, the device aims to offer the versatility people need to work wherever, whenever they want.
What will happen to users who don’t agree to WhatsApp’s privacy changes
San Francisco, Feb 21 : If you don’t agree to WhatsApp’s new privacy policy update, you will be…
Top 100 subscription apps earned $13B in 2020, YouTube leads
YouTube was also the top earning subscription app on the App Store, whereas Google One was the top-grossing app on Google’s marketplace with more than $445 million generated globally and $255.7 million in the U.S.
Parliamentary panel summons Facebook, Twitter officials on Jan 21
Earlier, the committee had summoned Facebook’s India head Ajit Mohan over the issue of political bias on the social media platform.
Facebook redesigns Pages for safer user experience
The company has also introduced a new text-based Q&A format to support interactive conversations.
Air India Express deploys robotic technology to disinfect aircraft
New Delhi: Air India Express on Thursday said that it has become India’s first airline to introduce robotic…
Spectrum auctions to start on March 1
The Union Cabinet had last month approved the next spectrum auction of a total of 2251.25 MHz.
Xiaomi Mi 11 gets an A+ from DisplayMate, with perfect colour accuracy
The cameras support 8K video recording at 24/30fps as well. At the front there is a 20MP camera.
Google brings more Indian languages to Search results in India
New Delhi, Dec 17 : In a bid to deliver a richer language experience to millions of its…
iPhone 12 may arrive in October, Apple Watch and iPad in Sept
While the iPhone 12 models will ship in October, Prosser claimed the iPhone 12 Pro models will not be available until an unspecified date in November.
Microsoft set to leverage cloud dominance in console war with Sony
Any new games released in the next few years will be available on both the Xbox One and the upcoming Series X.
Make a WhatsApp voice or video call with Google Assistant
If you have set up the Google Assistant app on your Android device, you may directly invoke it by saying OK Google or Hey Google.
WhatsApp rolls out first-ever global brand campaign in India
New Delhi, July 4 : WhatsApp on Saturday launched its first brand campaign in India that narrates real…
WhatsApp to let you use 1 account from 4 devices simultaneously
Currently one can simultaneously access one WhatsApp account both from a PC -- through WhatsApp Web and a smartphone.
Brush up on G Suite skills at home, with these 5 Google tips
With Office editing, people can edit, comment and collaborate on Microsoft Office files, even if they don''t have Office installed.
Windows 10 May update now live with built-in Linux, Cortana
One will now place, receive, or text reply to incoming phone calls directly on PC without having Android phone right next to PC.
Moto G8 Power Lite with 5000mAh battery in India for Rs 8,999
The device comes with 64GB of onboard storage which can be further expanded up to 256GB via microSD card slot.
1 Indian firm paid Rs 8 crore on average to rectify ransomware: Report
Globally, nearly 5 per cent of public sector organizations paid the ransom but didn't get their data back.
Motorola launches flagship ‘Edge+’ in India for Rs 74,999
The Motorola Edge+ comes with a chunky 5,000mAh battery along with 18W fast wired and 15W wireless charging. The smartphone will also support reverse wireless charging at 5W.
Facebook Messenger Rooms now available within Groups, Events
Rooms will only be available for Private Online Events, and there is a limit of 50 people who can join the Room.
GST on mobile phones raised to 18%, rates on MRO services cut to 5%
Accordingly, interest for delay in payment of GST would be charged on the net cash tax liability with retrospective effect from July 1, 2017. For this, the GST law would be amended.
Ink Tank printers ruled India market in 2019, HP leads: IDC
New Delhi, Feb 18 : Riding on Ink Tank printer sales, HP Inc maintained its leadership position in…
Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite in India for Rs 38,999
Galaxy Note10 Lite packs a Dual Pixel OIS (optical image specialisation) 12MP wide camera along with an Ultra Wide 12MP sensor and a 12MP Tele lens at the rear.
OnePlus Concept One smartphone features ‘invisible camera’
"We're bringing the #OnePlusConceptOne to #CES2020, but you don't have to wait: you can get a sneak peek at it right here, along with its ground-breaking "invisible camera" and colour-shifting glass technology," OnePlus tweeted on Friday.
SpiceJet bets global expansion plan on return of Max
The company has accounted over Rs 170 crore as losses incurred due to the grounding during Q2, 2019-20.
You have 5 weeks to save Yahoo Groups data
Beginning December 14, all Groups will be made private and content uploaded previously via the website will be removed.
Windows 10X set to come to laptops
San Francisco, Oct 26 : Microsofts Windows 10X operating system may go beyond foldables and dual-screen devices, as…
Jio posts Rs 990 cr net profit in Q2
Jio crossed Ebitda of Rs 5,000 crore with 41.8 per cent margin and is on track to achieve 50 per cent margin.
IMC 2019 rings in 5G video call in India on mmWave
New Delhi, Oct 15 : Swedish telecom gear maker Ericsson joined hands with chipmaker Qualcomm Technologies on Tuesday…
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6, Watch 4G, Watch Active2 launched
Meanwhile, the Galaxy Watch 4G will be available in both 46mm and 42mm variants at Rs 30,990 and Rs 28,490, respectively.
Nokia leads Google-certified Android phones for enterprises
Gurugram, Oct 9 : When it comes to Android Enterprise Recommended (AER) smartphones validated by Google, Nokia leads…
WhatsApp to stop working on these iPhones from Feb 1, 2020
New Delhi, Sep 29 : iPhone users who have not upgraded to a new version of the operating…
Samsung ‘Galaxy Fold’ coming to India on Oct 1
New Delhi, Sep 24 : Samsung is finally bringing its much-anticipated and most-premium smartphone “Galaxy Fold” to India…
Samsung launches Galaxy A50s, A30s in India
The devices will be available starting September 11, across offline channel, Samsung Opera House, Samsung e-shop and leading online portals.
Apple TV+, Arcade gaming to cost just $4.99 a month
Cupertino (California), Sep 10 : Giving its content streaming and gaming dreams a solid foundation, Apple on Tuesday…
Buy iPhone 11 for Rs 64,900 in India on Sept 27
Cupertino (California) Sep 11 (IANS) Apple has announced India pricing of newly-launched iPhones — available in the country…
Apple unveils 3 iPhone 11 models, starts from $699
Cupertino (California), Sep 11 (IANS) Packing some interesting top-of-the-line features including a long-lasting battery, Apple on Tuesday launched…
Affordable Nokia 5G phone coming in 2020
One of the smartphones would be a flagship with Snapdragon 855 SoC, paired with the X55 modem to enable 5G connectivity. The other device is said to be more mid-ranged and powered by a Snapdragon 700 series chipset.
Apple iPhone 11 to use USB-C charger: Report
San Francisco, Aug 22 (IANS) Apple iPhone 11 would come with a USB-C charger as well as a…
Use of Dating app linked to unhealthy weight control ways
Using a dating app may be linked to an increased risk of unhealthy weight control behaviours (UWCBs) like…
Smartphone, AI may help detect diabetic retinopathy
New York, April 30: Equipping a smartphone to capture retinal images and using artificial intelligence (AI) to interpret…
Russian state hackers using IoT devices to breach networks
"These devices became points of ingress from which the actor established a presence on the network and continued looking for further access.
Sales of Galaxy Note 10 to be similar as predecessor: Counterpoint
Seoul, Aug 5 (IANS) Samsung Electronics Co.’s Galaxy Note 10 phablet, which will be showcased later this week,…
Happy 40th birthday: Tokyo exhibit evokes Walkman nostalgia
Tokyo, July 19 (IANS) Walking on the street and, at the same time, listening to music was inconceivable…
Realme launches 2 smartphones in India
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Chinese smartphone manufacturer Realme on Monday launched two new smartphones — Realme X…
16 mn accounts of Indian Instagram influencers fake: Study
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) A whopping 16 million accounts of Indian influencers on Facebook-owned Instagram are fake,…
Facebook post inviting alien-fanatics to raid Area 51 gets 600K sign-ups
According to the report, an Air Force spokesperson confirmed that the service branch was aware of this Facebook post but declined to provide additional comment.
Facebook to double women workforce globally in 5 years
Since 2014, Facebook has increased the number of Black women at Facebook by 25 times and the number of Black men by 10 times.
OnePlus 7 Pro gets OxygenOS 9.5.9 update
It comes with a Snapdragon 855 processor, up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of inbuilt storage.
Hyundai launches SUV Kona Electric at Rs 25.3 lakh
Consequently, the motor is able to develop a 40.27 kgm of torque distributed to the front wheels giving an acceleration of 0 to 100 km per hour in just 9.7 seconds.
Apple downgraded to ‘sell’ over slow iPhone sales, shares down
According to Business Insider, Apple received a downgrade from Rosenblatt Securities owing to slow iPhone sales in June and expected production cuts for the XR model.
Apple takes dig at Google’s privacy issues with new billboard
San Francisco, July 8 (IANS) Apple has once again taken a dig at arch rival and Internet giant…
Sony Xperia 20 specifications leaked online
However, the report doesn't reveal the resolution front camera sensor.
Facebook, WhatsApp down globally, users in a fix
Online outage tracker Down Detector logged several complaints, coming from Europe and the US.
World’s first HP Laser Tank printers in India to empower SMBs
The cost per page starting at 29 paise per page (with the dual laser Toner reload kit) offers customers the opportunity to print with a mess-free, self-reload experience.
Huawei Mate 30 Pro image leaked: Report
Shenzhen, July 2 (IANS) Huawei’s next iteration in the Mate series is likely to be a smartphone with…
Huawei can continue purchasing US technology: Trump
Osaka, June 29 (IANS) In a big respite to Huawei, US President Donald Trump on Saturday said US…
Forget Nehru Place, get your laptop assembled online at Lenovo
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Taking customisation to the next level, Chinese technology giant Lenovo on Wednesday announced…
TikTok videos of nurses in Odisha hospital go viral
Bhubaneswar, June 26 (IANS) Some TikTok videos of a group of nurses dancing in Malkangiri district headquarters hospital…
Apple cancels deal for quantum dot iPhone camera
San Francisco, June 26 (IANS) Apple has reportedly scrapped a $22 million contract with British tech firm Nanoco…
Mi Max, Mi Note series discontinued: Xiaomi CEO
Beijing, June 23 (IANS) Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi’s Chief Executive Officer Lei Jun has revealed that the company…
Google Maps flooded with over 11 mn false listings
The report comes a day after the search engine giant announced that it is giving businesses more options to customize their company profiles on search and Maps through its My Business feature.
New YouTube test to hide comments on videos in India
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) In a bid to curb the spread of hateful and racist comments on…
New lithium-ion battery charges for 300 km in 10 mins
Hangzhou, June 14 (IANS) Chinese researchers have developed a high-energy Lithium-ion Battery (LIB) technology, which could enable a…
Samsung has third most patents on AI: Report
Seoul, June 7 (IANS) Samsung Electronics Co. has the third-largest number of patents related to artificial intelligence (AI),…
Apple unveils faster iOS 13, Mac Pro with exciting features
In a bid to make its devices more personalised and secure, Apple on Monday unveiled the next-generation and…
Amazon could fall under FTC for anti-trust related cases
Amazon will reportedly fall under the jurisdiction of the Federal Trade Commission following an agreement between the FTC…
Violent video games dangerous for children
Shoot ’em up video games might be making your children far too comfortable with how they approach and…
Instagram quietly rolls out new Stories design in India
The Create option lays out options including Tap to Type, Ask me a question, polls and countdown.
LG Uplus to create more 5G-based AR content
Seoul, May 31: LG Uplus Corp. on Friday said it will invest 10 billion Won ($8.4 million) to…
3 out of 4 Indians use more than 1 device simultaneously, reveals Study
New Delhi, May 3: Three out of four adult users in India constantly use more than one device…
Leading online payments with over 50% market share: Paytm
New Delhi, May 31: Digital payments firm Paytm on Friday announced it has grabbed over 50 per cent…
Fake social media accounts set up in Raghuram Rajan’s name
Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Raghuram Rajan is not on social media, except for a LinkedIn…
Unannounced Motorola phone listed, sold on Amazon
San Francisco, May 29: Ahead of its official announcement, Amazon briefly listed the unannounced and upcoming Motorola Moto…
Google Search to analyse, rank sites by their mobile versions
San Francisco, May 29: All new websites would be analysed and ranked on Google Search on the basis…
iPhone price in India 4th highest in the world: Report
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) If you are looking for the best rate for an iPhone, India is…
Teenager hacks Apple systems to get job, pleads guilty
A 17-year-old Australian school student hacked into Apple’s secure system hoping to impress the company and get a…
4 things that will damage Huawei if no US respite
Although the US ban on Huawei is on expected lines, the Chinese tech giant is set to bleed…
New iPhones likely to come with full screen touch ID, LG OLEDs
San Francisco , May 27: The upcoming iPhone models are expected to feature full screen touch ID among…
Some Tesla stations to limit supercharging to 80%
San Francisco, May 25 (IANS) Electric vehicle-maker Tesla is updating some of its supercharger stations to limit the…
Facebook to launch its cryptocurrency next year: Report
London, May 24 (IANS) Facebook, which owns WhatsApp and Instagram, is gearing up to launch its own cryptocurrency…
Microsoft interns develop English learning app
San Francisco, May 24: Interns from Microsoft’s Garage Intern Team have developed an Android app “Read My World”…
SpaceX launches 60 Starlink internet satellites
Miami, May 24: SpaceX has taken a giant leap towards making global Internet coverage a reality as its…
Apple introduces fastest 8-core MacBook Pro
San Francisco, May 22: Tech gaint Apple has updated its MacBook Pro with 8th- and 9th-generation Intel Core…
Apple nurturing young Indian coders to create Next-Gen apps
When Apple CEO Tim Cook says a four-year degree is not necessary to be proficient at coding, he…
Apple Park decorated in rainbow colours for Steve Jobs
San Francisco, May 18 (IANS) Apple Park was decorated with the colours of its classic rainbow logo in…
Can cheaper Pixel resurrect Google’s smartphone dream?
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Google’s smartphone business has been struggling to gain ground even as rivals Apple,…
Samsung Galaxy S10 5G now available in US
San Francisco, May 18 (IANS) Stepping up the rollout of the 5G smartphone in the global market, Samsung…
Mi LED TVs cross 2 mn sales mark in 14 months: Xiaomi
Bengaluru, May 17 (IANS) Competing neck and neck with the likes of Sony and Samsung in the TV…
Mobile handset shipments decline 25% in Q1 2019
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Mobile handset shipments in India recorded a 25 per cent year-on-year (YoY) decline…
‘Realme 5G phones to be ready before India starts services’
All major telecom operators in India -- Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea -- are gearing up for these 5G trials.
Issuing 5G trial spectrum to telcos in DoT’s 100-day agenda
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) India wants to keep her date with the global 5G roll out in…
Apple 5G chip not to debut before 2025
San Francisco, May 16 (IANS) Apple’s plans of introducing its own iPhone 5G chip could take as long…
DoT preparing cabinet note for Spectrum auction for new government
Spectrum auctions have remained suspended for some time now and fresh bidding will take place after a gap of two years.
Amazon Alexa suffered outage in US
San Francisco, May 16 (IANS) Amazon’s voice assistant Alexa suffered almost an hour-long outage in the US for…
First Apple computer to be auctioned online
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) In 1976, Apple Inc made and sold the first ever Apple computer. Fewer…
VMware Cloud on AWS now available in India
Mumbai, May 14 (IANS) Global enterprise software leader VMware on Tuesday announced the availability of VMware Cloud on…
US SC deals blow to Apple in anti-trust case
San Francisco, May 14: In a major blow to Apple, the US Supreme Court has ruled that consumers…
IPL final brings record breaking viewership for Hotstar
Mumbai, May 14: OTT platform Hotstar broke global records by registering 18.6 million concurrent viewers in the VIVO…
Twitter bug disclosed some iOS users’ location data
San Francisco, May 14: Twitter has disclosed a bug that shared some iOS users’ data with an unnamed…
Pixel 3aXL: Great Pixel camera at half the cost
The Pixel 3aXL is fueled by a mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 chipset. The software optimisation made it function absolutely smooth.
itel’s next budget smartphone set to take on Redmi 6A
New Delhi, May 13: China-based Transsion Holdings’ itel Mobile is set to launch a new feature-packed smartphone in…
Zuckerberg rejects call to break up Facebook
London/San Franciaco, May 12 (IANS) Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has rejected the call for breaking up his company,…
Mother’s Day 2019: 70% moms in India use smartphone for parenting
New Delhi, May 11: While eight in 10 mothers in India believe technology has made parenting easier, 70…
HTC looking to exit Chinese smartphone market: Report
Taipei, May 11: Taiwanese handset maker HTC’s recent decision to pull its phones from two of China’s largest…
Virtual reality can help dementia patients
Virtual reality (VR) technology can vastly enhance the quality of life for people with dementia by helping them…
People trust machines more than humans for sharing data
London, May 11: People tend to trust machines more than humans when it comes to sharing private information…
Tim Cook says 4-year degree not necessary for coding
San Francisco, May 11: Apple CEO Tim Cook believes that a four-year degree is not really necessary to…
Celebrate your birthday in style on Facebook Stories
San Francisco, May 10: Facebook on Thursday launched a new feature on its Stories feature that will help…
Google honours Lucy Wills who gave birth to folic acid with Doodle
New Delhi, May 10:Google on Friday honoured English haematologist Lucy Wills whose research on anaemia in pregnant women…
Privacy is no ‘luxury good’, says Sundar Pichai
New York, May 9: Privacy cannot be a “luxury good” that’s only available to people who can afford…
Hackers steal over $40mn in bitcoin from Binance
Taiwan, May 8 (IANS) Hackers stole over more than $40 million in cryptocurrency from Binance, which provides a…
Facebook to make London hub for WhatsApp Payments
London, May 8: Before it launches WhatsApp Pay in India, Facebook has selected London as the base for…
5G spectrum trial begins next month for 3 months
The three equipment vendors who have got the green signal from the panel are Samsung, Nokia and Ericsson, sources said.
Nokia 4.2 launched in India for Rs 10,990
New Delhi, May 7: Finnish company HMD Global, which makes Nokia smartphones, on Tuesday launched its budget Nokia…
Social media use adversely affects girls more
London, May 7: While social media use has a limited role in lowering the life satisfaction of teenagers,…
Apple, Google remove 3 dating apps targeting kids
Washington, May 7: Apple and Google have removed three dating apps from their online stores after the US…
Twitter now allows you to re-tweet with images, videos
San Francisco, May 7: Micro-blogging site Twitter has come up with a new feature that allows its users…
WhatsApp Pay = RIP Paytm, say Twitterati
New Delhi, May 6: Twitterati on Monday went berserk after the news of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg actively…
OnePlus 7 Pro to support HDR10+ display
New Delhi, May 6: Premium smartphone maker OnePlus’ upcoming OnePlus 7 Pro will feature an HDR10+ certified display,…
Apple to change antenna structure in 2019 iPhones
San Francisco, May 6: The 2019 line-up of iPhones is expected to come with a changed antenna structure,…
Microsoft unveils its own Blockchain-based service
San Francisco, May 6: Joining the Blockchain bandwagon, Microsoft has unveiled fully-managed Azure Blockchain Service that would simplify…
Ghazipur garbage dump getting rave reviews on Google
New Delhi, May 4 : Many people rely on Google for viewing eateries or film reviews. But do…
How an app changed life for a comedian
Mumbai, May 4: Prince Kumar, who hails from a small town in Jharkhand, has amassed a fan following…
Facebook shutting down group video chat app Bonfire
San Francisco, May 4: Facebook has decided to shut down a clone of the main Group video chat…
Facebook hiring fast to launch its own bitcoin: Report
San Francisco, May 4: Facebook is working hard to launch its own bitcoin for cryptocurrency-based payments on its…
Google to let you auto-delete location tracking data
New Delhi, May 2: In yet another bid to address privacy concerns, Google is rolling out a key…
India manufacturing, retail stores top priority: Tim Cook
Cupertino (California), May 1: Stressing once again that India is an important market for Apple, CEO Tim Cook…
Amazon Pay enables instant money transfer on Android
Bengaluru, April 29: Amazon Pay on Monday launched person-to-person (P2P) payments for Android users who can now make…
Helo hits 4 cr users in India, aims 300% growth in 2019
New Delhi, April 29: Social media platform Helo, which hit four crore monthly active users in India at…
India’s data storing call comes with risk: Zuckerberg
New Delhi, April 27: India’s data localisation demands are understandable but allowing it for one nation can trigger…
Fixing algorithms won’t curb fake news on social media
New York, April 26 (IANS) Just tweaking algorithms and infusing Machine Learning (ML) into them will not protect…
OPPO launches F11 Pro Marvel’s Avengers limited edition
Gurugram, April 26: In collaboration with Marvel Studios, Chinese smartphone maker OPPO has come up with a new…
Facebook hits 2.38 bn users, 500 mn on Stories
San Francisco, April 25 (IANS) Social media giant Facebook’s monthly active users (MAUs) grew 8 per cent year-over-year…
Microsoft’s Paint app to remain part of Windows 10
San Francisco, April 24: Reversing its decision of excluding the Paint app from Windows 10, software giant Microsoft…
WhatsApp to deny private chat screenshots: Report
San Francisco, April 24: Facebook-owned instant messaging app WhatsApp is testing an ‘Authentication’ feature which would bar users…
Video games affect girls more than boys: Study
New York, April 23: Dear parents, please take note. When it comes to video gaming, girls in the…
Jio tops 4G download, Vodafone upload speed in March
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) With 22.2 Mbps (megabits per second) average download speed, Reliance Jio topped the…
Tesla slams critic with restraining order
San Francisco, April 21 (IANS) Electric vehicle (EV)-maker Tesla has slammed Randeep Hothi — one of the short-sellers…
4 of 11 Tesla board members to step down by 2020
San Francisco, April 20 : In a move that is likely to weaken the powers of Electric Vehicle…
These iPhone features are coming on Apple laptops
San Francisco, April 20 (IANS) Ahead of its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) scheduled for June 3, Apple is…
Instagram testing to hide ‘Like’ counts on posts
San Francisco, April 20 : To channelise user-focus on sharing better and sensible content on its platform, Facebook-owned…
Dorsey admits Twitter makes it easy to abuse others
San Francisco, April 20 : Admitting that Twitter makes it “super easy to harass and abuse others”, CEO…
WhatsApp testing official emojis for Status doodling
San Francisco, April 20: To further customise its app features, Facebook-owned instant messaging app WhatsApp is testing its…
Apple accused of fraud for hiding drop in iPhone sales
Apple in November said it had gone into the holiday season with its "strongest lineup of products and services ever," according to the suit.
Google, Apple block TikTok download in India
New Delhi, April 17: Google and Apple have blocked the download of TikTok from Play Store and App…
Samsung takes on Xiaomi, sells 2 million Galaxy A phones
New Delhi, April 16: Taking on Chinese player Xiaomi big time, South Korean tech giant Samsung sold two…
WhatsApp now lets users send 30 audio files at once
San Francisco, April 10: Facebook-owned photo-messaging app WhatsApp has introduced its “audio picker” with a new user interface…
Facebook bans Canadian white nationalism accounts
In its first crackdown against white nationalism and separatism on its platform, Facebook has banned far-right political commentator…
Delhi user, went through physical verification, appalled at Facebook reply
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The New Delhi-based user, who had to go through physical verification by a…
UK may ban social media firms over toxic content
London, April 7 (IANS) Social media firms, including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, face hefty fines or ban in…
Israel denies hackers’ voter registry breach claim
Tel Aviv, April 7 (IANS) The claim by hackers that they had broken into the database of Israeli…
11-year-old advises Mahindra to cut noise pollution
Mumbai, April 6: Mahika Mishra, an 11-year-old Mumbai girl, has in a letter to Anand Mahindra, Chairman of…
Google accidentally leaks new ‘Pixel 3a’ smartphone
San Francisco, April 6: Google has accidentally leaked a new Pixel device called “3a” on its website, media…
Ban TikTok for encouraging pornography: Madras High Court
Chennai/New Delhi, April 4: The Madras High Court has asked the Centre to ban the Chinese video mobile…
Apple with HDFC slashes iPhone XR price in India
New Delhi, April 4: Apple, in association with the HDFC Bank, has slashed the price of its flagship…
Did Facebook downplay BJP-linked fake accounts?
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Facebook that has created a mini-storm in the Indian political corridors by revealing…
WhatsApp unveils tipline to report fake news in India
People in India can submit misinformation or rumours to the "Checkpoint Tipline on WhatsApp" at +91-9643-000-888.
Facebook may hire journalists to fight fake news
San Francisco, April 2: In a bid to curb the menance of fake news and improve quality of…
Google axes controversial gay conversion therapy app
San Francisco, March 30: Facing immense pressure from the LGBTQ civil rights advocacy groups, Google has removed a…
Facebook to restrict livestreaming post New Zealand attack
San Francisco, March 30: Witnessing flak after the New Zealand terror attack that was livestreamed on its platform,…
Twitter expands dark mode options on iOS
San Francisco, March 29: To facilitate an even darker theme for the app, micro-blogging site Twitter has added…
Facebook dumps white nationalism, separatism
San Francisco/Wellington, March 28 (IANS) Abandoning a long-standing policy of allowing white supremacy to thrive on its platform…
MacBook keyboards still faulty, Apple apologizes
San Francisco, March 28: Apple has apologized to users who are still encountering issues with the third-party butterfly…
Data loss higher among Indian organisations: Study
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Companies in India lost more data last year — averaging 3.31 terabytes costing…
Tech future as seen by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella
Las Vegas, March 28: Streaming Xbox through 5G networks to phones, ability to machine learning at a scale…
Huawei eyes 10% premium smartphone share in India
Paris, March 27 (IANS) Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei is aiming to make a serious dent into the growing…
Smartphone prices down 16% in 10 years: Report
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) The average selling price of smartphones in India has declined by 16 per…
Apple set to launch Netflix-style streaming service
San Francisco, March 25: Apple is expected to launch a slew of new products at its Cupertino headquarters…
Maximum members allowed on Skype group up to 50
San Francisco, March 16: Software giant Microsoft is planning to increase the maximum number of people who could…
In 2018, Google banned 2.3 billion misleading ads
New Delhi, March 14: In a bid to ensure the web a better place by protecting users from…
Facebook denies cyber attack as Whatsapp, Instagram, Messenger suffer outage
New Delhi, March 14: Facebook ruled out a cyber attack on its products Whatsapp, Instagram and Messenger, which…
In 2018, 76% Indian firms hit by cyber attacks
New Delhi, March 13: More than 76 per cent companies in India were hit by cyber attacks last…
Will do more to limit viral content: WhatsApp India
New Delhi, March 13: WhatsApp has taken several measures to limit the spread of misinformation and fake news…
Blind users can now explore photos by touch with Microsoft app
San Francisco, March 13:Microsoft has updated its computer vision app for the visually challenged people with an option…
Google celebrates 30 years of World Wide Web with Doodle
New Delhi, March 12: Google on Tuesday celebrated 30 years of World Wide Web (WWW) with an evocative…
Celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor’s Eggs Kejriwal has Twitter in splits
New Delhi, March 11: Celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor’s unique dish ‘Eggs Kejriwal’ has met with some droll trolls.…
Dark Web exposes computer-server data transfer to hackers
New York, March 11 (IANS) Cyber criminals now have access to the most-secured data files used to facilitate…
50% political ad spend on Facebook in Feb came from BJP backers
New Delhi, March 7: Advertisers in India spent over Rs 4 crore for political ads on Facebook last…
India to have 627 million Internet users in 2019: Report
Mumbai, March 6: Backed by increased Internet penetration in rural India, the number of Internet users in the…
Google launches ‘Bolo’ app for kids
New Delhi, March 6: Tech giant Google on Wednesday launched a tutor app named “Bolo” that parents can…
Chinese hackers hit 27 universities in US, Canada: Report
Washington, March 6: Chinese hackers have targetted over two dozen universities in the US and Canada in an…
Top Facebook executives set to depose before parliamentary panel
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Facebook is sending Joel Kaplan, Vice President, Global Public Policy, to face the…
Unlocking Android phones with ‘Ok Google’ ends
San Francisco, March 2: Google is getting rid of the ability to unlock your phone with Voice Match…
Microsoft to end smart-band services
San Francisco, March 2: Microsoft is ending support for its “Health Dashboard” applications and services for its smart-band…
Parliamentary panel gives Twitter 10 days to reply unanswered questions
New Delhi, Feb 25: Micro-blogging site Twitter has been given 10 days to reply in writing to questions…
Nokia reveals world’s first penta-camera smartphone
Barcelona, Feb 25: The Finnish firm HMD Global, which makes Nokia smartphones, revealed the “Nokia 9 PureView” —…
Twitter co-founder Evan Williams steps down from board
San Francisco, Feb 23: Twitter co-founder Evan Williams on Friday announced that he is stepping down from the…
5G- smartphone shipments to cross 140 million in India by 2025
New Delhi, Feb 22: Shipments of 5G-enabled smartphones is expected to exceed 140 million in India by 2025,…
Apple submits blueprint of foldable smartphone for patent
San Francisco, Feb 22: After Samsung showcased it $2,000 foldable smartphone here, Apple has submitted a blueprint of…
Google to train Indian journalists for election coverage
New Delhi, Feb 21: As Lok Sabha elections are nearing, global search engine Google on Thursday announced to…
Samsung launches first 5G smartphone Galaxy S10
San Francisco , Feb 21: Samsung has launched its first 5G Galaxy S10 handset and three other Galaxy…
Microsoft releases new free ‘Office’ app on Windows 10
San Francisco, Feb 21: Replacing the currently existing “MyOffice” app on Windows 10, Microsoft is rolling out a…
Is Alexa recording your bedroom talk?
New Delhi, Feb 19: At a time when digital assistants in smart devices at home or office are…
Can begin 5G trial within a month of Indian govt’s approval: Huawei
New Delhi, Feb 19: Amid reports speculating that Huawei may not get the government’s approval for 5G trial…
Facebook accused of leaking sensitive health data of users
San Francisco, Feb 19: Social networking giant Facebook has been accused of revealing sensitive health data of users…
Facebook criticised for search function suggesting friends’ bikini-clad photos
San Francisco, Feb 16: Facebook has again courted controversy with a search function that allows users to scout…
HCL 5th among top 10 tech firms that received H1-B certifications in US
New Delhi, Feb 16: At a time when the US move to limit H1-B visas has left major…
88 smartphone brands fight for mere 0.3% market share in India
While the top five smartphone brands currently enjoy a market share exceeding 75 per cent in India, whatever…
‘Amazon Pay UPI’ launched for Android users in India
Bengaluru, Feb 14: To facilitate secure payments and financial transactions on its platform, Amazon on Thursday launched “Amazon…
Hackers steal over 600 mn account details from 16 websites
London, Feb 14: Hackers have made available on the dark web details of some 617 million accounts stolen…
Google refocuses ‘Android Things’ to smart speakers, screens
San Francisco, Feb 13 (IANS) Google is refocusing its Android-based platform for smart devices — Android Things —…
Twitter endeavours to protect users from mental, physical threats: Dorsey
San Francisco, Feb 13: Micro-blogging site Twitter is considering ways to restrict mental and physical threats to its…
YouTube will no longer recommend conspiracy videos
San Francisco, Feb 11: Google-owned video sharing platform YouTube has announced that it will no longer recommend videos…
3 Indian student teams vie for top slot in Microsoft’s Asia talent hunt contest
Sydney, Feb 11 (IANS) Three Indian teams are among the 12 finalists who will vie for the top…
YouTube will no longer recommend conspiracy videos
San Francisco, Feb 11 : Google-owned video sharing platform YouTube has announced that it will no longer recommend…
Networked freezers at stores, work places at hacking risk: Report
San Francisco, Feb 9: Using default passwords on internet-enabled temperature control systems has exposed freezers at grocery stores,…
Robot waiters serve food at this restaurant
As restaurants across the world are embracing technology in a different way to cater people, recently opened Robo…
How Facebook smartly tweaked political ad transparency tool for India
Facebook requires those who opt for the "Published by" label to go through another level of authentication to ensure the entity/organisation cited is authentic.
Twitter says will stop reporting monthly active users
The monthly active users, however, fell to 321 million in the fourth quarter from 326 million in the third quarter.
WhatsApp removing 2 million suspicious accounts a month
New Delhi, Feb 7: Facebook-owned WhatsApp is removing at least two million accounts each month for bulk or…
We may cease to exist in India if new regulations kick in: WhatsApp
New Delhi, Feb 6: Some of the proposed government regulations for social media companies operating in India are…
Discussion on with government on ‘bias’ allegations: Twitter India
New Delhi, Feb 6: After a parliamentary panel summoned Twitter for alleged bias against “right-wing” accounts as general…
We face legitimate scrutiny but we have changed: Facebook
San Francisco, Feb 5: Stressing that it is determined to do more to keep people safe across its…
Google deletes 29 apps that steal users’ information
San Francisco, Feb 4: Google has deleted 29 malicious “beauty camera” apps that were sharing pornographic content and…
OnePlus best-selling, Samsung led premium segment in 2018
New Delhi, Jan 30 : Samsung led the premium smartphone segment in India in 2018 with a 34…
Apple posts $84.3 bn in revenue, iPhone sales drop 15%
San Francisco, Jan 30: Despite slow iPhone sales, Apple posted $84.3 billion in revenue for the first quarter…
Reliance Jio launches JioRail App for JioPhone users
Mumbai, Jan 28: Telecom major Reliance Jio on Monday said that IRCTC reserved ticket booking service is available…
After Jio, Mukesh Ambani bets big on Internet, video streaming market
New Delhi, Jan 24: Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani who has disrupted the mobile telephony…
Microsoft search engine Bing blocked in China
Beijing, Jan 24: Microsoft announced on Thursday that its search engine, Bing, has been blocked in China, the…
People know about you even if you aren’t on Facebook
New York, Jan 22: It does not matter if you are on Facebook or not – or have…
Facebook, Twitter face action over legal violations in Russia
Moscow, Jan 22: Accusing Facebook and Twitter of defying the law of the land, the Russian government has…
WhatsApp rolls out 5-chat message forwarding limit
New Delhi, Jan 21: In a bid to curb fake news, Facebook-owned platform WhatsApp on Monday announced it…
Jio added most subscribers in Nov 2018, followed by BSNL: TRAI
New Delhi, Jan 19: Reliance Jio led the subscription race in November 2018 adding around 88.01 lakh subscribers…
Microsoft to officially kill Windows phones
San Francisco, Jan 19 : Tech giant Microsoft has asked its users to switch to an Android or…