Asus ROG Phone 5 is listed under model number I005DA on TENAA. As per the listing, the smartphone will come powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor.
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Sunday, January 31, 2021
Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions to hire 2,500 people in India this year
"Last year, we witnessed unprecedented business momentum at RBEI in India, in what was a difficult year for us all. This was owing to the phenomenal passion and cohesion of our teams, who were driven to build some of the industry's best technology solutions for our clients," RBEI President and Managing Director Dattatri Salagame told .
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Smartphone maker Xiaomi says legal complaint against US to protect its interests
The company filed a complaint in a Washington district court on Friday against the U.S. Defense and Treasury Departments, seeking to remove the Chinese smartphone maker from an official list of companies with ties to China's military.
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Government proposal of Rs 7,000 crore PLI for IT hardware insignificant; at least Rs 20,000 crore needed: MAIT
The Manufacturers' Association of Information Technology (MAIT), whose members include Apple, Dell, HP and Lenovo, wants the government to address various disabilities that the sector faces including improvement in export infrastructure to support growth under the PLI scheme.
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Poco M3 to come with 6GB RAM, company announces ahead of February 2 launch
Poco M3 will succeed the Poco M2. Similar to its successor, Poco M3 is likely to be a budget-category phone. The company has confirmed that Poco M3 will come in a single RAM model. As announced by the company in a Twitter post, the handset will pack 6GB RAM.
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LG Wing smartphone gets a price cut of Rs 10,000
Last year in October LG launched its first smartphone with a rotatable screen -- LG Wing in India. The company launched the smartphone at Rs 69,990 and it has now received a price cut of Rs 10,000. You can now buy the LG Wing at Rs 59,990 from Amazon.in and LG.in.
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LG Velvet starts receiving Android 11 update
LG has started rolling out Android 11 update for its last year launched mid-range smartphone -- LG Velvet 5G. The company released the beta build for the update last month and now it has rolled out the stable update of Android 11.
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Micron's Gurtej has more patents than Thomas Edison
Meet Gurtej Sandhu. He’s one of the most prolific inventors in the world. He holds over 1,335 US patents, more than the inventor of the electric bulb, Thomas Alva Edison (1,093 patents). And he was awarded IEEE’s prestigious Andrew S Grove award in 2018 for his contributions to the technology that is used to produce integrated circuits.
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Qualcomm India engineers are behind many foundational wireless tech
Qualcomm has built a lot of the foundational technology that our wireless, digital world is based on. This dominance has been made possible partly by the extraordinary amount of R&D the company does in India. Its 10,000 employees across centres in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai and Noida account for about a quarter of the total Qualcomm workforce.
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How cloud and SaaS are changing TV, OTT
The Australian Open is on right now. In the pre-quarter stage, there could be as many as 16 matches happening simultaneously. What television viewers get are highlights of each match. If an Indian is playing in one of those matches and you want to watch the full match live, you can’t.
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Read Kishore Biyani's letter to the company's employees on 'Amazon fight'
As reported first by TOI, Biyani has called Amazon a dog in the manger, who is going all out to create a ruckus through a concerted and coordinated media campaign. While thanking employees for their strong support, he wrote about the necessity of the deal with Reliance to tide of the crisis that the retail industry was facing due to the pandemic
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Saturday, January 30, 2021
Google rolls out Chrome 89 in beta: Key features of Chrome’s next big update revealed
Google has rolled out a new version of its internet browser — Google Chrome — pin the beta channel revealing some of the key features that the search giant will be rolling with Chrome’s next big update, claims a report by Android Police.
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India proposes law to ban cryptocurrencies, create official digital currency
India plans to introduce a law to ban private cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and put in place a framework for an official digital currency to be issued by the central bank, according to a legislative agenda listed by the government.
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BlackBerry executives sold shares as Reddit-driven rally started
BlackBerry and other heavily shorted stocks have soared in the past few days as traders organizing on social media platforms such as Reddit took on the hedge funds making bets against them. The stock sales represent one of the first examples of company executives cashing out on the frenzy.
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LG launches ThinQ front load washing machine with Artificial Intelligent Direct Drive motor and Wi-Fi at Rs 44,990
Consumer electronics brand LG has launched LG ThinQ front loading washing machines in India.The new washing machine features an Artificial Intelligent Direct Drive (AI DD) motor.This allows the machine to not only detect the weight of the fabric, but also senses softness of fabric and chooses optimal motions and modes automatically.
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After Xiaomi, Motorola remote charging device surfaced online in a video
The existing wireless charging technology isn’t that effective and practical when it comes to functionality. It has been a long due argument that they aren’t truly wireless because the devices are supposed to stay on the top of a wireless charger.
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Former employee slams Google CEO’s transparency claims
Timnit Gebru, who worked as AI ethics researcher was asked to leave after a dispute over a research paper she had co-authored. The sacking of Gebru led to questions over diversity and ethics issues at Google. Recently, Google CEO Sundar Pichai was asked about the matter at the World Economic Forum and he said that Google is a lot more transparent than other companies.
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Friday, January 29, 2021
Financial operations of Facebook, Google, Amazon regulated
The RBI has informed the Delhi high court that operations of tech fin firms such as Facebook, Google and Amazon in India's financial sector space are being regulated under the relevant laws and they have been permitted to function only after necessary compliances. A similar stand has been taken by markets regulator Sebi.
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West Virginia newspaper publisher files antitrust suit against Google, Facebook
A West Virginia news publisher has filed an antitrust suit against Google and Facebook, who together receive roughly half of all digital ad dollars in the US and are facing antitrust charges from federal and state authorities. The company, HD Media, owns several papers in the state, including the Herald-Dispatch in Huntington and the Charleston Gazette-Mail.
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Competition Commission of India dismisses complaint against Google
Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Friday rejected a complaint against internet major Google with respect to Google Meet, saying that consumers are at freewill to use either Meet or any other app for video conferencing.
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Ericsson's quarterly results beat forecast as 5G lifts off
Not only is Ericsson is selling more, but it is also earning more from each sale, with gross margins rising to 40.6% in the quarter from 36.8% a year earlier. Margins are now at levels of a decade ago, having recovered from the low-20%s in 2017.
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Grand Gaming Days on Amazon: Get up to 50% off gaming laptops, gaming headsets and other accessories
Amazon is running a Grand Gaming Days sale on its platform. The three-day-long sale has started and will continue till January 31. As part of the ongoing sale, buyers can avail a discount of up to 50% on gaming laptops, gaming keyboards and mouse, gaming headsets and other accessories on Amazon.
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Xiaomi unveils ‘Air Charge’ technology, here’s how it works
Xiaomi has unveiled a remote charging solution called Mi Air Charge. This new technology will enable users to charge their devices over-the-air without using any cables or wireless charging stands. The company CEO Lei Jun mentioned that this technology has 17 technical patents.
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Thursday, January 28, 2021
Honor future phones to come with Google services, confirms CEO
In an interview with the South China Morning Post, George Zhao said that Honor’s core mission this year is to make flagship phones that can compete with Apple and Huawei in China and that there's no reason for the company not to partner up with Google again.
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Apple sets new iPhone ‘record’
Apple captured the top spot in the global smartphone market in Q4, 2020, says a report by Counterpoint Research. The Cupertino-based company shipped 81.9 million iPhone units for the same quarter, witnessing 13% Year-on-Year (YoY) growth. As per the report, the growth is attributed due to the pent-up demand for a new 5G iPhone, strong carrier promotions (especially in the US) and the iPhone 11’s longevity.
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US Congress to hold hearings on GameStop trading, state of stock markets
The U.S. House Financial Services and Senate Banking committees said on Thursday they will hold hearings on the stock market after users of investment apps faced trading limits following the "Reddit rally" that put a charge into GameStop and other volatile stocks that were touted in online forums.
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Telegram does not ‘allow’ you to shift WhatsApp chats for now
If you have been thinking of moving entirely to Telegram and just waiting for a feature that allows you to export all your WhatsApp chats to Telegram, then you may have to wait longer. As Telegram is still to roll out the support. There were reports that the instant messaging platform has rolled out a new tool that allows users to import chats from WhatsApp and other apps.
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Election Commission rolls out digital voter ID card: All you need to know from how to download, features and more
On the occasion of National Voters’ Day, the Election Commission of India recently rolled out digital voter ID cards.These are the digital version of voters photo identity card called e-voter card and will be available to download in an un-editable PDF format.Here’s everything you need to know about the electronic voter ID card.
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Call of Duty Mobile receives a fresh start with its Season 1 update, brings new weapon, operators, maps and more
Activision has decided to reboot it’s Call of Duty Mobile Season with the latest update. The developer instead of rolling out Season 14, has rolled out Season 1 for the game. The update was announced by the company via its official Twitter handle.
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Samsung Galaxy A02 smartphone with dual rear camera launched
Samsung has quietly launched its new Galaxy A series of smartphone with the launch of -- Samsung Galaxy A02. The smartphone comes with Samsung's Infinity V Display and is backed by a 5,000 mAh battery. The smartphone is powered by an quad-core MediaTek processor and runs Android 10.
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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
GameStop, other retail darlings dented after Reddit group briefly shuts doors
A slugfest between Wall Street and Main Street took an unexpected turn late on Wednesday after moderators of a stock trading forum that has helped fuel massive rallies in the shares of GameStop temporarily closed its doors.
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Apple sees revenue growth accelerating after setting record for iPhone sales, China strength
Apple's revenue for the quarter ended Dec. 26 rose 21% to $111.44 billion. Earnings per share rose to $1.68 from $1.25, beating Wall Street targets, according to IBES data from Refinitiv. Sales of iPhones were $65.60 billion and beat a record set three years ago.
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Google parent Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai welcomes England cricket team to his hometown
Google parent Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai has welcomed England cricket team in his home town, Chennai. "Welcome to my hometown @englandcricket wish was there for the game, should be a great series," tweeted Pichai. The tweet quotes a tweet shared by the official handle of England cricket team that has a 36-second video of the team arriving in Chennai. "@root66 and the team have arrived in India ahead of our four-match Test series," says the England Cricket's tweet.
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TikTok parent ByteDance to cut jobs in India; says unsure of comeback in memo to staff
China's ByteDance has decided to reduce the size of its India team and is unsure when the company will make a comeback in India, it said in an internal memo to employees. India has decided to retain its ban on video app TikTok and 58 other Chinese apps after reviewing responses from the companies on issues.
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Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra features a new low-power OLED display, reveals company
Samsung Display has announced a new low-power OLED display for smartphones that is claimed to reduce power consumption up to 16%. The new panel is being used in Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy S21 Ultra smartphones. In a press statement, the company said that it developed the new OLED smartphone display after commercialising a just-developed organic material “whose luminous efficiency has improved dramatically compared to the company’s previous OLED smartphone panels.”
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Google rolls out PIN and fingerprint sign-in support with new Chrome OS update
Internet search giant Google has announced the new Chrome OS release. With this update, Google has rolled out the support for a faster sign-in experience as well as personalised lock screens, said the company in a blog post. With Chrome OS, Google has rolled out the option to sign in securely to websites with the PIN or fingerprint.
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Realme X7 and X7 Pro 5G phones to launch in India on February 4
Realme has announced the launch date of its Realme X7 series smartphones. The company will host an online event on February 4 at 12:30 pm to unveil the series. According to a media invite, the series will consist of two phones: Realme X7 and Realme X7 Pro. Both the handsets will be 5G enabled.
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Why iPhone users need to install iOS 14.4 update immediately
Cupertino-based tech giant Apple has just released a new software update for iPhones and iPad users that brings the operating system to iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 versions. Unlike the regular software updates, this particular update is a little more important as it comes with fixes for vulnerabilities that Apple notes “may have been actively exploited.”
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Microsoft earnings rise as pandemic boosts cloud computing, Xbox sales
On a conference call with investors, Microsoft executives said they expect a midpoint of $14.83 billion in revenue from the company's "Intelligent Cloud" segment for the fiscal third quarter, compared with Wall Street expectations of $14.12 billion, according to Refinitiv data.
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Google revives Australia news platform launch amid content payment fight
Google is reviving plans to launch its own news website in Australia within weeks, according to a local media outlet. The launch of the News Showcase product as early as next month is Google's latest tactic in a high-profile campaign against the Australian government's planned legislation to make the company pay local news providers for content that appears in its search engine.
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Twitter grants academics full access to public data, but not for suspended accounts
Twitter Inc opened free access to its new application programming interface (API) software for academic researchers, enabling them to study public conversations on its platform, but is not providing data from suspended accounts as part of the product.
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GameStop extends Reddit driven hyper-rally after Elon Musk tweet
GameStop surged 50% in extended trade after Musk tweeted "Gamestonk!!", along with a link to Reddit's Wallstreetbets stock trading discussion group, where supporters affectionately refer to the Tesla CEO as "Papa Musk." "Stonks" is a tongue-in-cheek term for stocks widely used on social media.
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Google Meet now has this important Zoom feature
Zoom was the only video chat platform that Otter.ai supported and there’s now a Otter.ai Chrome Extension for Google Meet. The good part is that it is available in all plans with no extra charge. Otter.ai is available only in English language across Web, iOS, Android, Zoom and Google Meet.
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Google says Chrome cookie replacement plan making progress
The company gave an update Monday on its work to remove from its Chrome browser so-called third-party cookies, which are used by a website's advertisers or partners and can be used to track a user's internet browsing habits.
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SoftBank telco unit rotates CEO, Son steps down as chairman
The son of a buddhist priest, Miyakawa is a technical whizz driving projects including the wireless carrier's 5G build-out. He replaces Ken Miyauchi, a key lieutenant of SoftBank Group Corp CEO Masayoshi Son who took up the post in 2015.
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Google adds a new feature to Chrome; to help you while screen sharing during video calls
Google has rolled out a new feature for Chrome that will automatically hide the content of web pop-up notifications when a user is sharing a screen. The company announced the same in an update on Google Workspace. This includes notifications from Google Chat, email, and other third party websites. While users will be able to see where the notification is from, the content of pop-up notification will be hidden. Once the screen sharing is stopped, all muted notifications will appear.
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Desi PUBG rival FAU-G is here for Android smartphone users
The Desi PUBG rival FAU-G, aka Fearless and United Guards, is live on Google Play Store. The company had announced that the gaming app will launch on Republic Day (January 26). It is available as free download on Play Store for Android smartphone users. Pre-registrations for the game went live in December 2020 and are claimed to have received 4 million-plus downloads. The game has been developed by Bengaluru-based nCore Games.
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Monday, January 25, 2021
Poco M3 officially teased, expected to launch in India soon
Poco is all set to launch its first smartphone of the year in India. The company is expected to launch the Poco M3 in the country soon. The company has now released a teaser video of the upcoming smartphone on its official YouTube channel.
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Xiaomi Mi 10T receives price cut of Rs 3,000 in India
Xiaomi launched its mid-range smartphone Mi 10T in India last year in October. The premium smartphone has now received a price cut in India. The smartphone has now got a price cut in India. The Xiaomi Mi 10T comes in two variants and both the variants have received a price drop of Rs 3,000.
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Makers of Sophia the robot plan mass rollout amid pandemic
“Social robots like me can take care of the sick or elderly,” Sophia says as she conducts a tour of her lab in Hong Kong. “I can help communicate, give therapy and provide social stimulation, even in difficult situations.”
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Need a lift? SpaceX launches record spacecraft in cosmic rideshare program
A veteran rocket from billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s SpaceX aerospace company launched 143 spacecraft into space on Sunday, a new record for the most spaceships deployed on a single mission, according to the company.
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GameStop shares soar on short squeeze, then ease in wild trade session
Shares of US videogame retailer GameStop skyrocketed by 144% on Monday as short sellers scrambled to cover their positions in the stock, which then pared gains in a roller coaster session that featured nine trading halts for volatility.
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Google to offer its offices for COVID-19 vaccination sites: CEO Sundar Pichai
Google's Indian-American CEO Sundar Pichai announced on Monday that the tech giant will open up its spaces in the US to serve as mass COVID-19 vaccination sites and committed more than USD 150 million to promote vaccine education.
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How to disable ads on Realme smartphones
Realme introduced ads in its UI early last year. These ads are called ‘commercial content recommendation’. The said that it needs to introduce ads to ‘run a sustainable business model’ and continue offering ‘high-quality products at affordable prices’. However, there’s a way you can remove these ads from Realme UI. The company give users the option to disable these ads completely.
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Sunday, January 24, 2021
Samsung's Galaxy S21 series doesn't support seamless updates, claims report
For those unaware, the Android operating system comes with support to install system updates in the background, which means that users can operate the device while the software is downloading and requires a reboot only to install the update.
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Traders body demands action against Amazon, Zomato, Flipkart and Swiggy for breaking rules
CAIT has demanded immediate action against e-commerce entities including Amazon, Flipkart, Zomato, Swiggy and others."It is a case of daylight robbery of e-commerce entities in India and therefore demand immediate action against the erring e-commerce portals and online mechanism providers," CAIT said.
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Taiwan says asking chip firms to help ease auto chip shortage
Automakers around the world are shutting assembly lines because of a global shortage of semiconductors that in some cases has been exacerbated by the former Trump administration's actions against key Chinese chip factories, according to industry officials.
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Google Drive becomes a goldmine for pirated, explicit content
Cyber criminals and pirates of the Internet now have a new goldmine in Google Drive where they are freely storing and sharing illegal software licenses, movies, games and porn content -- most of which have allegedly been indexed in Google Search as some Drive users made such links public in their individual accounts.
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8 facts why News Media Code needs to be tweaked: Google
As the News Media Bargaining Code triggers a bitter war between Google and the Australian government, the tech giant has detailed eight facts on why reaching a workable Code is important but serious concerns with the current draft remain.
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Terror groups in Pakistan switch to new messaging applications
The three new applications came to light after evidence was collected following encounters with terrorists or those who surrendered before the Army gave details about their mode of radicalisation by Pakistan-based terrorist groups, they said. The names of the messaging apps have been withheld for security reasons.
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Vivo S7t smartphone with Dimensity 820 processor expected to launch soon
Vivo last year launched its Vivo S7 smartphone in China. Now it appears that the company is working on yet another Vivo S series smartphone. According to an online report Vivo is expected to launch Vivo S7t smartphone soon.
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OnePlus watch reportedly gets certified in India, may launch soon
The smartwatch is rumoured to come in the first half of 2021. As suggested by online reports, the device may feature a circular design. It is expected that the smartwatch will have two versions -- LTE model and a Wi-Fi version.
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Realme X7, Realme X7 Pro teased on Flipkart ahead of launch
Realme has already confirmed that it is soon going to expand its X-series smartphones lineup with the launch of Realme X7 and X7 Pro. Now, e-commerce giant Flipkart has also teased the launch of the Realme X7 series smartphones, confirming that the two will be Flipkart-exclusive as it calls it ‘Flipkart Unique.’
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How to share live location with someone using Google Maps
Ever since WhatsApp announced its new privacy policy, there has been a constant buzz about how people are taking an interest in its rival apps — such as Signal — and how these three apps differ, especially in terms of the features that they offer.
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Government warns of Covid vaccination OTP scam
Received a call asking you to verify Aadhaar number and OTP for covid vaccine allocation? Beware! This call claimed to be from the Drug Authority of India is fake. It's a new trick being used by scammers to con innocent citizens.
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Saturday, January 23, 2021
Watch: Microsoft makes ‘fun’ of Apple’s MacBook Pro
When it comes to the Surface range of devices, Microsoft does adopt an aggressive approach. Be it promotions, pricing or even the product — Surface devices get the best of Microsoft. And it is one product where it never shies from taking on rivals. Like the new Surface Pro 7 ad.
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Friday, January 22, 2021
Apple iOS 14.4 update: New features that are coming to your iPhone
Apple has already started to seed the next software update for iPhones and iPads--iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4--to testers and developers. The iOS 14.4 update can be accessed on the Apple Developer Center. Here are top iOS 14.4 features.
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Long road for Tesla in India with infrastructure, supply chain woes
India's fledgling electric vehicle (EV) market accounted for only 5,000 out of a total 2.4 million cars sold in the country last year. A lack of local production of components and batteries, negligible charging infrastructure and the high cost of EVs mean there have been few takers in the price-conscious market.
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Huawei founder praises US tech in first word from company since Biden inauguration
China - The United States remains a "beacon of technology" to be emulated and China's Huawei Technology should consider cutting products in the wake of U.S. actions against it, the Chinese firm's founder Ren Zhengfei said in remarks made public on Friday.
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After big hack of US government, Biden enlists 'world class' cybersecurity team
President Joe Biden is hiring a group of national security veterans with deep cyber expertise, drawing praise from former defense officials and investigators as the US government works to recover from one of the biggest hacks of its agencies attributed to Russian spies.
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Poco X2 gets Android 11 operating system update: Here’s what is new
Poco has started rolling out the Android 11 update for the Poco X2 users in India. It brings the MIUI 12.1.2.0 RGHINXM to the smartphone. It also updates the Android security patch to the month of January. The update measures 2.4GB in size and is being rolled out as an OTA update. The firmware brings features like chat bubble, one-time permissions for apps and customisable notification bar. It also improves the overall system performance and security.
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Google is changing Android TVs from March: What you should know
Google is making it mandatory for all Android TV devices to support AV1 streaming codec. A report by XDA has now mentioned the deadline to offer AV1 streaming code in all Android TV devices including Google TV is March 31, 2021. The report said that this requirement will apply to all devices running Android 10 and above.
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Thursday, January 21, 2021
WhatsApp may soon roll out video and voice calling support on web
As per a tweet by Guillermo Tomoyose, this feature has been spotted on Windows 10 on WhatsApp. The same has been corroborated by WABetaInfo again announcing, “WhatsApp is rolling out WhatsApp Beta calls on WhatsApp Desktop for more users!”
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This is another app that may stop working on uncertified Android devices
Google Duo may soon stop working on uncertified devices, says a 9to5Google report. The news comes days after it was reported that Google Messages will stop working on uncertified Android devices. Similar to the Google Messages app, the notice was spotted in the updated app of Google Duo. However, it does not reveal as to when the Google Duo app will cease to work. For Google messages, the date is March 31.
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Google parent Alphabet is shutting down its 'balloon internet company'
Google parent Alphabet Inc is shutting down its internet balloon business, Loon, which aimed to provide a less expensive alternative to cell towers, saying that "the road to commercial viability has proven much longer and riskier than hoped."
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Samsung rolls back Android 11 One UI 3.0 update for Galaxy S10 series, claims report
Samsung recently rolled out Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update for the Galaxy S10 series smartphones. However, it appears that the company has pulled back this update. According to a report by Sammobile, the One UI 3.0 update is no longer available for the Galaxy S10 series smartphones after several complaints from users about heating and trouble with camera blurring. As of now, there is no official word from Samsung on the matter.
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Microsoft adds new password generator and password monitor features to Edge browser
Microsoft has rolled out a new update for its Microsoft Edge browser. With this update, Microsoft offers a built-in password generator that can be used when signing up for a new account or when changing an existing password. Also, it has rolled out Password Monitor, which is said to scan for matches on a user's behalf and is on by default.
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Facebook oversight board to decide if Donald Trump's account should stay suspended
Facebook Inc. said it was referring its decision to indefinitely suspend the accounts of former US President Donald Trump to its independent oversight board. Facebook blocked Donald Trump's access to his Facebook and Instagram accounts following the storming of the US Capitol by the former president's supporters earlier this month.
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Parler loses bid to have service restored by Amazon
A federal judge has rejected Parler's demand that Amazon.com Inc. restore web hosting services for the social media platform, which the company had cut off following the storming of the US Capitol on 6 January 2021. The judge said Parler failed to show it was likely to prevail on the merits of its claims, or that the public interest supported a preliminary injunction requiring the restoration of service.
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Intel floats possibility of licensing deals but would TSMC and Samsung be interested?
Intel is one of the few remaining semiconductor firms that both designs and manufactures its own chips, but the business model has come into question in recent years as the company lost its manufacturing lead to the Taiwanese and Korean companies.
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Elon Musk to offer $100 million prize for 'best' carbon capture tech
Tesla chief Elon Musk took to Twitter to promise a $100 million prize for development of the "best" technology to capture carbon dioxide emissions. "Am donating $100M towards a prize for best carbon capture technology," Musk wrote in a tweet, followed by a second tweet that promised "Details next week."
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Intel avoids outsourcing embrace, investigates hack of results
The lack of a strong embrace of outsourcing from new CEO Pat Gelsinger drove shares down 4.7% after hours. Shares rose 6.5% during regular trade, when the results were released ahead of the close. The company said it was investigating "non-authorized" access to some of the results, with the Financial Times quoting its chief financial officer as saying the microchip maker had been hacked.
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Google says it will shut search engine in Australia if forced to pay for news
Google said it will disable its search function in Australia if the government proceeds with a media code that would force it and Facebook Inc to pay local media companies for sharing their content. Australia is on course to pass laws that would make the Big Tech giants negotiate payments with local publishers and broadcasters for content.
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5 cool apps that can help you delete duplicate photos from your Android smartphones
With unlimited storage gone, it’s also important that you use the storage available judiciously. One way for this is to remove those duplicate and blurry images. This itself may help most of us save a good amount of storage. If you are wondering how to go about this and what tools to use, here are 5 apps that can help you remove all those duplicate photos in your Android smartphone.
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Intel 11th-generation Rocket Lake-S Core i5 processor surfaces online on Geekbench, reveals scores, clock speed and more
Intel might launch another mid-range processor soon. As a new Rocket Lake-S processor has surfaced online on Geekbench. The Geekbench listing reveals several details such as clock speed, model number, benchmark scores and more.
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India 5G smartphone shipments to hit 38 million units in 2021: Report
A decline in the price of 5G-ready smartphones will take the shipments of 5G handsets in India to 38 million units in 20201 a nine-times annual growth and making up 21 per cent of the overall market, a new report said on Thursday.
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Parliament panel to question Facebook on WhatsApp's privacy terms: Source
A parliamentary panel will question Facebook executives on concerns around WhatsApp's privacy policy changes, a source said. The panel will ask why Facebook needed to change WhatsApp's privacy policy and how it will impact users, the source said. With 400 million users, India is WhatsApp's biggest market.
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Android users may soon be able to share Wi-Fi passwords via Share Nearby feature
Google is working on a simpler way to share Wi-Fi passwords. According to a report by GizChina, it will be possible to share Wi-Fi passwords over the Share Nearby function. The new feature will come in addition to the existing Wi-Fi sharing feature via QR code. Android users can currently share Wi-Fi passwords in the form of QR codes.
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Hitman 3 is out now, here’s everything you need to know
The latest and final title under Hitman 3’s World of Assassination trilogy series is now live.The game is available for download on all the major platforms including Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch and Google Stadia. Here’s everything you should know about the game.
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LG launches 32UN880 Ultrafine Display Ergo 4K monitor at Rs 59,999
LG 32UN880 Ultrafine Display Ergo 4K monitor has a 31.5-inch UHD 4K IPS display with 3840 x 2160 pixels resolution. It has an anti-glare display. The monitor comes with HDR 10 image quality support and offers DCI P3 95% for color accuracy.
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Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Google may revamp split-screen support with Android 12, claims report
Google is going to revamp the split screen feature — that allows users to use more than one app at a time — for Android smartphone users, according to a report by 9to5Google. The report claims that for the next Android version, Android 12, the internet search giant is working on a new version of split screen called “App Pairs.”
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Google rolls out offline support for Calendar, but only for these users
Internet search giant Google has added a new feature to Google Calendar that will make it possible for its workspace users to use it offline on the web, that is without internet support. When this is enabled, users will be able to view their calendar and events “from four weeks prior or any time in the future by week, day, or month.”
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Google's advertising practices targeted by EU antitrust probe
Alphabet-owned Google, the world's largest online search engine, has been hit with fines totalling 8.25 billion euros ($10 billion) in the last three years for blocking rivals in online shopping, Android smartphones and online advertising.
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Amazon sues EU antitrust regulators for letting Italian case go ahead
Amazon is suing EU antitrust regulators for allowing the Italian competition watchdog to pursue its own case against the U.S. online retail giant over the way it selects sellers, arguing that this should be wrapped into an EU investigation.
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Google asks US judge to move states' antitrust lawsuit to California
Alphabet Inc's Google has asked a U.S. judge in Texas to transfer an antitrust lawsuit filed by 10 states in December to a court in California, a state that has more relevant witnesses and documents needed by the company, it said.
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Departing US FCC chair warns of threats to telecoms from China
Ajit Pai told Reuters in an interview there is a "wide array" of activity from China that was of concern, including of surveillance, economic espionage and potential "injection of malware into networks here in the United States or around the world. There are a number of bad things that can happen when insecure equipment is used to handle sensitive information."
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Google Messages may stop working on some Android devices in March
Google Messages may soon stop working on some Android smartphones. According to a report by 9to5Google, Google intends to stop its messaging service on uncertified Android devices in March this year. The notice was spotted in the app code of beta app version 7.2 of the Google Messages app. “On March 31, Messages will stop working on uncertified devices, including this one,” reads the app code notice.
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DC’s revamped app focuses on comics, set to arrive on January 21
Comics fans still love to read comics books irrespective of all the movies and TV shows we see from either Marvel Universe or DC. To cater those audiences, DC is relaunching its comics app on January 21 as DC Universe Infinite.
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Google Chrome will soon tell you which passwords are weak
Internet search giant Google has announced a new feature that will be part of the next Chrome update — Chrome 88. The company will roll out improved password protection support by allowing its users to easily fix weak passwords with this Chrome update.
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Vivo Y31 with 5000mAh battery, 48MP main rear camera launched: Price, specs and more
BBK-owned consumer technology brand Vivo has launched a mid-range smartphone — called Vivo Y31 — in India. The key highlight of the smartphone is its triple camera setup with a main 48MP sensor. The smartphone has been launched in a single storage variant that has 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage and costs Rs 16,490. It can be purchased in two colour options — Racing Black and Ocean Blue.
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This is how Google is celebrating Indian Cricket team's victory
India won the Border-Gavaskar trophy by beating Australia in the 4th test at Gabba stadium in Brisbane. The historic win is being widely celebrated, with congratulatory messages pouring from everywhere. Celebrities to politicians to industry leaders have congratulated the team on this remarkable victory. The search giant Google too has joined the list.
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Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Logitech says company can grow after COVID-19 boom
Logitech International will grow in a post-coronavirus world, Chief Executive Bracken Darrell said, as the rise in home working and playing during the pandemic pushed the computer peripherals maker to its best-ever quarterly results.
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Cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes says some of its emails were breached by SolarWinds hackers
In a statement, the Santa Clara, California-based company said that while it did not use software made by SolarWinds, the company at the center of the breach, it had been successfully targeted by the same hackers who were able to sneak into its Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft Azure environments.
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Need to increase R&D investment, leverage India's IT prowess for Aatmanirbhar Bharat: Trai
Increasing R&D investment to expand technology development capabilities and leveraging Indian IT industry's prowess to serve requirements of Indian and global telecom players can help in moving towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India), Trai chairman PD Vaghela said on
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Vivo Y20G launched with Helio G80 and 5,000mAh battery: Specs and price
Vivo Y20G packs 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. It is priced at Rs 14,990. The smartphone is equipped with MediaTek Helio G80 octa-core processor and runs on Android 11 based operating system. Vivo Y20G is equipped with a 6.51-inch HD+ IPS screen with 1600x720 pixel resolution.
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Xiaomi Mi Notebook 14 (IC) with 10th generation Intel Core i5 processor and 14-inch Full HD display launched: Price, specs and more
Consumer electronics company Xiaomi has expanded the Mi Notebook 14 series in India with the launch of Mi Notebook 14 (IC). The Mi NoteBook 14 (IC) will be available at a starting price of Rs 43,999 and will be available on Mi.com, Mi Homes, Amazon.in, Flipkart and retail partners.
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Amazon Prime-Exclusive deals for Great Republic Day Sale: Get up to 45% discounts on these monitors
E-commerce giant Amazon has started its Great Indian Republic Day sale, but for now, it is on for Prime members only. The sale will go live for everyone tomorrow, which means that for today, the discounts and deals are only available for Prime members. Further, the e-tailer is offering some Prime-exclusive deals on monitors.
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Monday, January 18, 2021
OnePlus announces Republic Day sale: Discounts on OnePlus TV, OnePlus 8T, Oneplus Nord and more
As announced by the company, the discounts will be live till January 26. The said offers will be available on the company’s official website along with OnePlus Store app and OnePlus Experience stores across the country.
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Apple in trouble for not banning Telegram: Lawsuit points at how Telegram could be ‘equally dangerous’
The Coalition for a Safer Web has sued Apple for not banning Telegram, while Parler continues to remain banned. The lawsuit also claims how Telegram’s USP features could be used to spread hate, plan violence and alleges that Telegram is already being used for doing the same in the US.
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Amazon sale Prime early deals: Get up to 45% off on tablets from Apple, Samsung, Lenovo and other brands
Amazon Great Republic Day sale is live for Prime members. For other customers, the sale will start at 12am on January 20. As part of the sale, Amazon Prime members can avail up to 45% discount on tablets. The e-tailer has listed tablets from Apple, Samsung and other brands with offers on its platform.
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Amazon Great Republic Day sale starts for Prime members: Echo speakers, Fire TV Stick and Kindle devices available on discounts
Amazon has kickstarted its Republic Day sale on its platform. The sale is right now live for Prime members and will be live for all users starting tomorrow. As part of the sale, the e-tailer is offering discounts and deals across product categories including its range of Echo, Fire TV and Kindle devices. Interested buyers can get up to 40% off on these product categories
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Government may keep Rs 7,500 crore outlay for IT hardware manufacturing under PLI scheme
Foreign companies looking for incentives under the scheme may have to invest Rs 500 crore over four years, while the threshold for domestic firms is likely to be around Rs 20 crore for five years, the source who did not wish to be named said.
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Realme C12 gets a new variant: Price, availability and more
Smartphone brand Realme has launched a new variant of its budget handset, Realme C12, in India. The new variant of the Realme C12 packs 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. Originally, when the handset was launched in August 2020, the company made available only the 3GB RAM and 32GB variant.
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ICICI Bank to customers: 3 signs these SMSes are fake
ICICI Bank has shared three tips that can help one identify such fraudulent messages. It says that customers should not fall for KYC offers because KYC doesn’t earn you any reward. Another sign to look for is if the message is offering cash for free. A fake message usually promises high amounts of cash for free.
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Flipkart sale offers revealed: Discounts on Apple iPhone 11, Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ and other phones
Flipkart Big Saving Days sale will start on January 20. The sale will go live midnight today for Flipkart Plus members. The e-tailer has revealed smartphone deals that will be available during the sale. It has created a microsite for the same that reads ‘Big Saving Days sneak peek’.
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Reliance Digital announces pre-book offers Republic Day sale
Ahead of the five-day long sale, the company has announced pre-book offers on electronics like TVs, smartphones, ACs and more. Those interested can pre-book the devices at Reliance Digital from January 18 to January 20.
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Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G vs Oppo Reno 4 Pro: What buyers get in Rs 1,000 extra
Oppo has launched a new device in its Reno series, called the Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G. Priced at Rs 35,990, the handset is a successor to the Reno 4 Pro, which is currently selling in India at Rs 34,990. Wonder what extra the new Reno series smartphone offers at a price difference of Rs 1,000?
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Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 10T: How the two affordable premium smartphones compare
Oppo has expanded its smartphone lineup in India with the launch of Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G. Priced at Rs 35,990, the handset comes with good on-paper specs and takes on a rival from Xiaomi, the Mi 10T. This Xiaomi phone costs Rs 35,999 and the two lock horns in the affordable premium segment.
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Ensure stable services or face fine: South Korea to Google, Facebook
South Korea said it has required global tech giants Google, Facebook and Netflix to comply with the country's new law under which large data-hungry online companies must provide stable services. If companies fail to meet the new rules, they could face an administrative fine of up to 20 million won ($18,000).
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Reliance to embed e-commerce app into WhatsApp within six months: Report
Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries plans to embed its ecommerce app JioMart into WhatsApp within six months, financial daily Mint reported, as the Indian conglomerate looks to ramp up its retail and grocery business in the country.
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Oppo A12 get a price cut of Rs 500
Oppo has reduced the price of its A12 smartphone by Rs 500. After the price cut, the handset will now cost Rs 8,490 for the base variant. It packs 3GB RAM with 32GB storage. Another model comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. Previously priced at Rs 11,490, it will now be available at Rs 10,990.
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Joe Biden eyes ex-Obama staff to tackle Big Tech and other antitrust issues
Two former Obama administration officials have emerged as front-runners for the top antitrust job at the U.S. Department of Justice under the incoming administration of President-elect Joe Biden, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter.
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US admin slams China's Huawei, halting shipments from Intel, others: Sources
The action - likely the last against Huawei Technologies under Republican President Donald Trump - is the latest in a long-running effort to weaken the world's largest telecommunications equipment maker, which Washington sees as a national security threat.
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Sunday, January 17, 2021
Amazon sale: Apple’s latest series iPhone to be available at Rs 10,000 discount
Apple’s latest affordable flagship, the iPhone 12 mini will be available with a discount of Rs 10,000 on Amazon in its upcoming sale. According to the sale page on Amazon, the iPhone 12 mini will be up for sale at Rs 59,990. To recall, the phone was launched last year with a price tag of Rs 69,990.
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Asus ROG Phone 4 may come with 6,000mAh battery
Asus ROG Phone 4 is teased to launch in Q1, 2021. The Taiwan-based company posted the phone’s official teaser on Weibo recently. Now, a tipster has claimed that the ROG Phone 4 will come with a 6,000mAh battery. According to the tipster named Digital Chat Station, the handset will be equipped with a dual-cell battery. The phone is said to offer 60W or 65W fast charging.
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Republic Day sale on Amazon and Flipkart will start early for these members
Republic Day sales on Amazon and Flipkart will begin at midnight today for select members. Respectively called the Great Republic Day sale and Big Saving Days sale, it will go live at 12am on January 19. Only the Prime members on Amazon and Plus members on Flipkart will get early access to the respective sales. For all, the sale will start on January 20.
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Google Play Store will show trending and non-trending apps
Internet search giant Google has started showing the trends among apps listed on Play Store, claims a report by Phonearena. As per the report, the company has started denoting this via a new icon of an arrow moving up or moving down denoting whether an app is trending up or down.
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Parler's website is back online
The chief executive of social media platform Parler posted a brief message on the company's website. "Hello world, is this thing on?," Matze asked. A little over a week ago, Apple Inc suspended the Parler from its App Store, shortly after Alphabet-owned Google banned it from Google Play. The app is still unavailable for download.
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Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G and Enco X wireless earbuds to launch in India today: How to watch live stream
Oppo will unveil its Reno 5 Pro 5G phone and Enco X True wireless earbuds today. The new devices will be launched via an online event. Oppo Reno 5 Pro will succeed the Oppo Reno 4 Pro and will come powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chipset.
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WhatsApp puts 'privacy' as Status to reach out to users
WhatsApp seems to be going all out to reach users and clear what it terms as 'confusion' about its new privacy policy. Just a day after the company announced that it is moving back the date on which people will be asked to review and accept the new policy terms, it has put its 'privacy principles' as a status message. The aim is clear: To highlight that nothing is changing for individual users and their chats will continue to be as secure as earlier.
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Saturday, January 16, 2021
Delhi Police has a ‘warning’ for you before making that complaint on Facebook, Twitter
Posting your complaints on platforms like Twitter can attract fraudsters. Scammers may impersonate as customer care executives to obtain personal details. This can not only result in loss of information like mobile numbers and email addresses, one can also lose money to these cyber frauds.
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Intel CEO calls Apple a lifestyle company
Apple has been called many things by rival companies in the past. But a lifestyle company? Well, that’s a first and it can be attributed to Intel’s new CEO Pat Gelsinger. Gelsinger, who is set to take over the company’s top role in February, held an all-hands company meeting.
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Italian data authority takes aim at Whatsapp's privacy disclaimer
Facebook Inc-owned messenger WhatsApp did not clearly communicate to users changes to its privacy policy, potentially making it difficult for people to decide whether to drop the service, Italy's data protection authority said.
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CAIT moves SC over WhatsApp's new privacy policy
Traders' body CAIT filed a petition in the Supreme Court, making a plea to direct WhatsApp to withdraw its new privacy policy.The body issued a statement claiming that the new WhatsApp privacy policy encroaches upon various fundamental rights of the citizens.
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These may be two big changes that will come with the next iPhone
The 2021 series of Apple iPhones may see two important changes. According to a report by Bloomberg, Apple may bring back the TouchID scanner with the iPhone 13 series. This time the TouchID will be embedded in the display itself.Another change that the company may introduce to the 2021 iPhones is that it may remove the Lightning charging port.
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Apple fails to overturn VirnetX patent verdict, could owe over $1.1 billion
A federal judge denied Apple Inc's bid to set aside or reduce a $502.8 million patent infringement verdict favoring VirnetX Holding Corp, and awarded interest and royalties that could boost Apple's total payout in two lawsuits above $1.1 billion.In a decision issued, U.S. District Judge Robert Schroeder in Tyler, Texas rejected Apple's request for a new trial and several other claims.
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Google Play is unsportsmanlike, US states likely to argue in potential lawsuit
US state attorneys general are planning a third lawsuit against Alphabet Inc's Google, this one focused on the search and advertising giant's Play Store for Android phones, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
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Apple blocks new M1 Macs users with silicon chip from side loading iPhone, iPad apps
"Apple has officially flipped the server-side switch to implement this change. This means that it is no longer possible to use an app such as iMazing to side load unsupported applications from your iPhone or iPad to your M1 Mac," the report mentioned.
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Forget Telegram, Signal, IS terrorists in India, abroad using much secure Threema
Amid the debate over privacy concerns, several people are switching to Telgram and Signal from WhatsApp, but the terrorists in India and abroad are using a much more advanced secure messaging platform to communicate with their counterparts across the globe without being traced and without leaving any digital footprint, a National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe has revealed.
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Friday, January 15, 2021
S-Pen in Galaxy S21 Ultra: Why it may be more than just a feature for Samsung
Samsung has already announced that it will sell S-Pen stylus in two variants -- S-Pen and S-Pen Pro-- making it clear that Samsung wants to make money from the S-Pen. Samsung has also confirmed that the S-Pen support will be available in more Samsung phones later this year.
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S Pen support will come to other Galaxy devices
Consumer electronics giant Samsung launched its much-teased Galaxy S21 series of smartphones. The company launched the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ and the Galaxy S21 Ultra. Out of the three smartphones, the Galaxy S21 Ultra is the only one which comes with S Pen support.
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Soon, you will be able to 'shop' directly from YouTube
Internet search giant Google has started testing a new feature on its video-streaming platform that will allow viewers to shop directly from a video. “We’re testing a new way for people to easily discover and purchase products featured in YouTube video,” said YouTube in its features and experiments support page.
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Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE: How the two ‘affordable’ flagship phones compare
Samsung Galaxy S21 series is here. The new smartphone series comprises Samsung Galaxy S21, Samsung Galaxy S21+ and Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra. Of the three phones, Galaxy S20 is the cheapest handset with a starting price of Rs 69,999.
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Thursday, January 14, 2021
Telegram Secret Chat: How it is different from regular chats
The instant messaging app Telegram is mainly focused on speed and security. The app comes with tons of security features built into it such as data privacy, encryption, two-step verification, local passcode, ability to hide last seen, profile photo and more.
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Amazon faces class-action lawsuit over eBook pricing
The lawsuit alleges that Amazon and the five largest U.S. publishers, collectively called the 'Big Five', agreed to price restraints that cause consumers to overpay for eBooks purchased from them through a retail platform other than Amazon.com.
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Google closes Fitbit deal as US Australia probes continue
Search and advertising giant Google closed its deal to buy fitness tracking company Fitbit, the companies said, even as U.S. and Australian competition regulators said they were continuing probes of the $2.1 billion transaction. Google won EU antitrust approval last month for its Fitbit bid after agreeing to restrictions on how it will use customers' health-related data.
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Bitcoin surge helps lift Grayscale assets to record $20 billion in 2020
Grayscale, the world's largest digital currency manager, said on its assets under management surged more than 900% to $20.2 billion at the end of last year, lifted by record inflows in the fourth quarter and the surge in the price of bitcoin.
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WhatsApp faces first legal challenge in India over privacy
WhatsApp's updated privacy policy verges on user surveillance and threatens India's security, a petition filed in an Indian court said, presenting another legal challenge for the Facebook Inc-owned messenger. A copy of the petition, seen by Reuters, said Whatsapp was jeopardizing national security by sharing, transmitting and storing user data in another country with the information thus governed by foreign laws.
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Apple may have a solution to your ‘fake camera component’ worry
According to a report in MacRumors, a new code discovered in the second beta of the iOS 14.4 (released to developers and public beta testers recently) shows a warning on iPhones repaired with camera parts that are not genuine. Unable to verify this iPhone has a genuine Apple camera,” reads the message. The message reportedly will appear in the Settings app under General > About.
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Amazon launches smartTVs in India, price starts at Rs 13,999
E-commerce giant Amazon has forayed into the smart TV segment in India with the launch of four models of 32-inch, 43-inch, 50-inch and 55-inch. These are available in India at a starting price of Rs 13,999. All the four models come with Dolby Vision display and Dolby Atmos audio.
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Microsoft ousts rivals from CES marquee as show moves online
The Consumer Technology Association, the trade group that runs CES, said it made a final decision in July that its premier event would be virtual, then put out a request for bids and evaluated more than 40 digital platforms before announcing its choice of Microsoft in October.
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Government warns against new online banking scam that can fool customers in minutes
“Dear XXX customer, you recently added a nominee to your account named XXXXX. You will be able to send funds to this nominee after 30 mins”. If you have received a similar message on your mobile, then beware. This is a spoof and a trick to defraud you.
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Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Flipkart Big Saving Days starts January 20, up to 80% off on mobiles, TV appliances and other electronics
Flipkart has announced a Big Saving Days sale on its platform. The sale will start January 20 and run through January 24. As always, Flipkart Plus members will get early access to the sale. It will start early on January 19 at 12am for the Plus members.
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Samsung's promotional tweet for Galaxy S21 made using an iPhone
Ever since Samsung confirmed the launch date of its Galaxy S21 smartphone series, the company has been doing aggressive promotion of the upcoming launch through social media channels. But one such post captured extra attention as when a tweet was posted through an iPhone as "Twitter for iPhone" could be clearly seen at the bottom right of the tweet. Needless to say, the tweet has now been removed, however, Mac Rumours took a screenshot of it.
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Google to loan app developers: Get your act right, or face removal
Now, the internet search giant has come forward addressing the issue. In a blog post, Suzanne Frey, Vice President, Product, Android Security and Privacy explained Google's stance on the matter. Here's the blog post in full:
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US administration shelves planned investment ban on Alibaba, Tencent, Baidu: Sources
US administration has scrapped plans to blacklist Chinese tech giants Alibaba, Tencent and Baidu, four people familiar with the matter said, providing a brief reprieve to Beijing's top corporates amid a broader crackdown by Washington. The decision to shelve plans to add the Chinese tech giants is a blow to China hawks in the administration.
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Parler CEO says social media app, favored by Trump supporters, may not return
Social media platform Parler, which has gone dark after being cut off by major service providers that accused the app of failing to police violent content, may never get back online, said its CEO John Matze. As a procession of business vendors severed ties with the two-year-old site following the storming of the U.S. Capitol last week.
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EU companies in China should 'prepare for the worst' in digital decoupling: Report
Digital decoupling between China and the United States could severely impact EU businesses in China and they should "prepare for the worst" and may be forced into a costly separation of their international operations, European business groups said.
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Google Assistant gets Guest Mode: Here's what it does
The Guest Mode can be turned on by a command “Hey Google, turn on Guest Mode,” and all the commands after this will not be saved to their account. Till the time the Guest Mode is on, it will not show any personal results like calendar entries or contacts.
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Google working to fix Android contact tracing app issues
Alphabet Inc's Google said it was investigating issues with Android apps developed using the company's Exposure Notifications System that helps in contact tracing. The issue appears to be delaying the ability of these apps to load or to conduct regular exposure checks, a Google spokesperson said.
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Samsung Galaxy S21 series to launch today: How to watch live stream
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2021 event will start at 8:30pm IST. At today’s event, the company is expected to launch Galaxy S21 series smartphones. The series is said to include three phones- Samsung Galaxy S21 along with Samsung Galaxy S21+ and Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra.
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Microsoft’s dig at Facebook: We don’t sell your data
While both Telegram and Signal have been making fun of WhatsApp with memes on their social media platforms, the latest to take a dig at Facebook is software giant Microsoft. In a tweet, via its official handle, Microsoft-owned video conferencing platform Skype says that the company does not sell user data to third parties.
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High Court seeks Future Retail's stand on Amazon plea to set aside court's observations against it
Delhi HC sought response of Kishore Biyani-led Future Retail Ltd (FRL) on Amazon's plea challenging the prima facie observations by a single judge that the US e-commerce giant's attempt to control the Indian entity was violative of FEMA and FDI rules. A bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh issued notice to FRL, Reliance Retail and the Biyanis seeking their stand on the plea by Amazon against some of the observations by the single judge in a December 21, 2020 interim order.
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WhatsApp co-founder and Signal investor Brian Acton targets 100-200 million Signal users in India
Elated at Indians, including top entrepreneurs and celebrities, rushing to join his encrypted messaging app Signal, Brian Acton, who co-founded WhatsApp with Jan Koum before selling it to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg for $19 billion, aims to add 100-200 million users in India over the next two years.
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OnePlus teases new smart TV launch in India
OnePlus recently entered into the smart wearable market in India with the launch of a fitness band. The company is now gearing up to expand its range of smart TVs in the country. OnePlus has teased the launch of a new TV with ‘intelligence and imagination’ via a post on microblogging site Twitter.
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Google Meet rolls out new tools to keep a check on network and performance issues
Internet search giant Google has rolled out a new feature for its video conferencing service — Meet — users that is aimed to help them understand how their local desktop and network environments affect meeting quality.
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Microsoft Word, Excel get new features for iPad users
Microsoft has rolled out an update to its Office apps for iOS that includes new features for those who use the app on an iPad. After this update, if you use Microsoft Word on an iPad, you will be able to connect any mouse or trackpad to the iPad and use them to select text and click on the buttons of the app. As for the Microsoft Excel, you will now get the option to edit multiple documents at the same time when placed side-by-side in the app.
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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Amazon launches its first mobile-only Prime Video plan for Airtel users
Amazon has announced its first ever mobile-only Prime Video plan for Airtel users. Called the Prime Video Mobile Edition, the plan is a single-user plan that offers SD quality streaming. It comes at a starting price of Rs 89. The company has collaborated with telecom provider Airtel for the first roll out of Prime Video Mobile Edition.
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Covid-19 vaccination: 4 most important SMS you will get
In the tweet, the Ministry says that after one gets himself/herself registered on Co-WIN app, he/she will receive an SMS on the registered mobile number confirming the registration. This will be followed by a second message mentioning the date, time and place for the first dose of vaccination.
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Happy Lohri 2021: How to download and send Stickers and GIFs on WhatsApp, Signal and Telegram
Lohri is celebrated today and people must have started wondering about wishing their friends and family. Now, there are several ways to do that. The best one is meeting them in person and celebrating the festival. However, keeping the ongoing pandemic situation in mind, it’s better to avoid that or do it by abiding social distancing norms. One option is to send stickers, GIFs and images using instant messaging platforms like Signal, WhatsApp and Telegram.
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Apple to make 'big announcement' today, says CBS
Apple is reportedly set to make a major announcement today (January 13). But before Apple fans raise their expectations, please note that it will not be a product. CBS This Morning has shared a short video clip of an upcoming interview with Apple CEO Tim Cook in which he is said to make a 'big announcement'.
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