Wednesday, March 31, 2021

No April Fools’ jokes this year by Google

Every year on April 1, almost all the tech companies play April Fool's prank. But again this year it appears that Google has dropped the plan of playing April Fool's day prank. This is the second time that the company has taken this decision as last year also Google cancelled April Fool's prank due to the outbreak of COVID-19.

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Toyota Kirloskar sells 15,001 units, its highest dispatch during March in eight years

The automaker had sold 7,023 units in March 2020, amid a nationwide lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Realme 8 Pro Survives JerryRigEverything Durability Tests: Watch Video

Realme 8 Pro was put through JerryRigEverything’s durability tests and it passed without having any catastrophic damage. The smartphone is made of plastic and is prone to scratches. It survived the bend test and held on for 24 seconds in the flame test.

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Samsung Galaxy F02s, Galaxy F12 India Launch Set for April 5; Key Specifications Listed on Flipkart

Samsung Galaxy F02s and Galaxy F12 India launch is set for April 5, Flipkart has revealed. The online marketplace has also provided details about the specifications and design of Galaxy F02s and Galaxy F12.

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Realme Narzo 30 Specifications and Image Leak via Certification Sites, Realme 8 5G Spotted on FCC

Realme Narzo 30 has been spotted on multiple certification sites including Indonesian Telecom and US Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The phone is listed with the model number RMX2156 and it is tipped to feature 30W fast charging. The Realme Narzo 30 is said to pack a large 5,000mAh battery.

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Instagram gets another TikTok-like feature, Remix for Reels

Facebook-owned Instagram introduced its TikTok rival feature Reels last year. Now the photo-sharing app has launched another TikTok inspired feature called Remix for Reels. The new feature works like TikTok Duet and it enables users to remix a Reel by pairing their video with other users.

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Oppo to launch F19 phone with 33watt Flash Charge on April 6 at 12pm

Oppo has announced that it will launch Oppo F19 phone on April 6. In a post on microblogging site Twitter, the company wrote that the handset will be unveiled via an event at 12 pm. It also said that the device will come with the company’s own 33 watt Flash Charge.

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US President Joe Biden singles out Amazon for not paying federal taxes

President Joe Biden singled out Amazon.com Inc for not paying federal taxes during his address in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as he spoke about raising the burden of taxes on multinational companies and hiking the corporate tax rate.

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Microsoft wins $22 billion deal making augmented reality headsets for US Army

Microsoft's head-mounted HoloLens displays let people see virtual imagery superimposed over the physical world in front of them - anything from holograms in virtual game worlds to repair instructions floating over a broken gadget. Users can control what they see using hand gestures or voice commands.

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US ITC says SK Innovation didn't infringe LG Energy Solution patents

The U.S. trade watchdog cleared South Korean battery company SK Innovation Co Ltd of violating rival LG Energy Solution's patents in a preliminary ruling, sending SK shares surging 15%.

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Micron outlook beats expectations as memory chip prices rise

Micron said the overall DRAM chip market is in "severe shortage" and will tighten through the year. Micron itself is still working through a production disruption caused by an earthquake and power outage at one of its DRAM plants in Taiwan in December.

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TSMC says plans to invest $100 billion over next 3 years to meet chip demand

TSMC said it plans to invest $100 billion over the next three to increase capacity at its chipmaking plants, days after Intel Corp announced a $20 billion plan to expand its advanced chip manufacturing capacity.

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Redmi Note 10 Pro Max with 108MP quad camera to go on sale today via Amazon

Redmi Note 10 Pro Max is the series’ top-end smartphone which comes with a starting price of Rs 18,999. It is backed by a 5020mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. The handset runs on MIUI 12.5-based on Android 11 out of the box.

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Amazon app quiz April 1, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win Rs 15,000 in Amazon Pay balance

Result of today’s quiz will be announced on April 2.

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A hacker, 10 crore MobiKwik users, over 1 month: Timeline of the largest KYC data breach

A hacker--who goes by the name “ninja_storm”-- had put up 8.2TB data of MobiKwik users for sale at a price of 1.5 Bitcoin which translates to around Rs 65 lakh on March 27, 2021. But now he claims to have deleted all data from his end for free. Here's the chain of events of “largest KYC data breach”.

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Flipkart daily trivia quiz April 1, 2021: Get answers to these questions to win gifts and discount vouchers

Only the first 50,000 participants will be eligible for the quiz prize.

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Local curbs put bike sales in slow lane, again

Currently, 10% of HMSI’s distribution network in the western part of the country is closed on account of the restriction imposed by state governments to check the spread of the pandemic.

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Apple Maps get Covid-19 travel advisory at these Indian airports

Travellers with an iPhone, iPad, or Mac can access local airport health requirements — such as health test or screening, quarantine guidelines and others

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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G vs Galaxy S21 5G: What you get and don’t get by paying Rs 22,000 less



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Capgemini raises medium-term targets on global tech expansion

Shares in the company, offering IT services to industries including telecommunications and aerospace, with clients ranging from the German drugmaker Bayer, Daimler's Mercedes-Benz to the Swedish army, tumbled almost 30% during the first two months of the global coronavirus outbreak last year.

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Volkswagen India is readying compact SUV Taigun for launch, here's what we know so far

Taigun will offer a "perfect combination of sportiness and sophistication", the company website says, adding that "the unique LED tail lamps and the futuristic digital cockpit are highlights to watch out for".

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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G with Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC, 4500mAh battery launched in India: Price, availability and more

South Korean consumer electronics giant Samsung has launched the 5G variant of the Galaxy S20 FE in India. The same device was launched in the US in October 2020. The 4G variant of the same device has been available in India since the same time at Rs 49,999.

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Volkswagen starts bookings for SUV T-Roc in India priced at Rs 21.35 lakh

Customers can now book the SUV T-Roc, through the company's online retail platform or dealership network across India, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India Brand Director Ashish Gupta said in a statement.

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Redmi Note 10 Pro, Redmi Note 10 Pro Max Up for Sale Today via Amazon, Mi.com: Price in India, Specifications

Redmi Note 10 Pro and Redmi Note 10 Pro Max have gone on sale once again in India today, March 31, at 12pm (noon). The two smartphone models have identical specifications except for the primary rear camera sensor.

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Mi Mix Fold Debuts as Xiaomi’s First Foldable Phone: Price, Specifications

Mi Mix Fold has been launched as Xiaomi’s first foldable phone. It comes with an inward folding design that is similar to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 and Huawei Mate X2.

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Samsung Chip Production Returns to Near-Normal Levels in Texas

Samsung has said that chip production at its US plant in Austin, Texas was now close to normal levels after more than a month of disruption that exacerbated a global chip shortage.

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Apple Supplier Foxconn Warns of 'Materials Shortages', Profit Slips

Apple supplier Foxconn has warned of “materials shortages” amid tight global chip supplies as its profit slips.

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WhatsApp may soon allow users to change colors in the app

Facebook-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that will enable users to change colors in the app. As reported by WaBetaInfo- a site that keeps track of upcoming WhatsApp updates, the feature is still under development.

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US lawmakers press Big Tech for internal research on kids' mental health

Four Republican U.S. lawmakers requested that Facebook Inc, Twitter Inc and Alphabet Inc's Google turn over any studies they have done on how their services affect children's mental health.

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Google, US government tangle over pre-trial document production

The Justice Department has been pushing Google to produce documents on a long list of topics related to its lawsuit, which accuses the company of breaking antitrust law in its search and search advertising businesses.

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SpaceX starship SN11 rocket fails to land safely after test launch in Texas: SpaceX

An uncrewed SpaceX Starship prototype rocket failed to land safely on Tuesday after a test launch from Boca Chica, Texas, and engineers were investigating, SpaceX said. "We do appear to have lost all the data from the vehicle," SpaceX engineer John Insprucker said in a webcast video of the rocket's flight test. "We're going to have to find out from the team what happened."

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US FCC commissioner urges tougher steps on China's Huawei, ZTE

The FCC last year adopted rules requiring U.S. telecom carriers to remove and replace equipment produced by Huawei or ZTE if purchased using an $8.3 billion government fund, but carriers could still purchase equipment from the Chinese companies with private funds.

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BlackBerry misses fourth-quarter revenue estimates despite recovery in software sales



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Auto and steelmakers voice concern over complete lockdowns amid the rise of second wave of Covid-19

"We should focus on the preventive spread and ensure vaccination of the workers as fast as possible. Then there is no need of a lockdown," says Anurang Jain, managing director of auto component maker Endurance Technologies. It has facilities in Aurangabad, which is going into a lockdown for 10 days from April 1.

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Cognizant launches programme for tech professionals looking to restart careers

The Cognizant Returnship Programme, an India-first initiative, is a way to get diverse talent in the door, irrespective of when their last professional role was, according to the company.

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Redmi Note 10 Pro with 64MP primary camera to go on flash sale today at 12pm

Redmi Note 10 Pro handset is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G octa-core chipset. It comes with a starting price of Rs 15,999 for the base model. It packs 6GB RAM with 64GB storage capacity.

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WWDC 2021: Apple to Host Annual Developers Conference in Online-Only Format Again as COVID-19 Cases Surge

Apple said it would host its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in an online-only format for the second year in a row. The event will take place from June 7 to June 11, as COVID-19 cases rise in the US.

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Amazon app quiz March 31, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win Sony Alpha ILCE 6000L 24.3MP mirrorless camera

Result of today’s quiz will be announced on April 1.

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10 things to do before selling your Android smartphone



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Flipkart daily trivia quiz March 31, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win gifts and discount vouchers

Only the first 50,000 participants will be eligible for the quiz prize.

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YouTube to launch a new feature to make content creators happy

YouTube has said that it is experimenting with a new feature that will stop showing ‘Dislikes’ on videos and the same will only appear inside YouTube Studio.

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Google launches app to help you store important documents

Internet search giant Google has announced a new app — called Stack — that aims to help people to organise their documents. This service has been developed by Google's in-house incubator, Area 120.

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Google Maps plans to get you an 'eco-friendly' ride, here's how

Google's Maps app will start directing drivers along routes estimated to generate the lowest carbon emissions based on traffic, slopes and other factors, the company announced.

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Skype rolls out support for up to 100 participants simultaneously

Microsoft-owned video calling platform Skype has added support to call up to 100 users at a time. The company will allow users without an account to invite up to 99 people to a call with one link. Also, the platforms will allow users to run these calls for up to 24 hours. Skype users will be able to see up to 99 other users in the new Large Grid view that shows up to 49 people on-screen simultaneously.

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BMW has got its timing right for beefing up electric cars: CEO

Carmakers are racing to develop electric cars amid tightening CO2 emission standards in Europe and China.

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Monday, March 29, 2021

OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, and OnePlus 8T Getting March 2021 Security Patch in India With New OxygenOS Update

OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 8T smartphones have started getting the March Android security updates in India. The rollouts in Europe and North America will begin soon. The phones also get bug fixes, and optimisations.

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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G launch in India today: Expected specs



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Poco X3 Pro Launch in India Today at 12 Noon: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Price, Specifications

Poco X3 Pro will be launched in India today at 12pm (noon). The phone debuted in the European market early last week alongside the Poco F3.

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Vivo Y30G With Dual Rear Cameras, 5,000mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

Vivo Y30G has debuted as the latest model in the company’s Y series. The new Vivo phone comes with a waterdrop-style display notch and features dual rear cameras. It also comes with a 13-megapixel primary camera and a 5,000mAh battery.

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Redmi Note 10 Goes on Sale in India Today via Amazon, Mi.com: Price, Specifications

Redmi Note 10 will go on sale in India today. The smartphone will be available via Amazon and Mi.com starting 12pm (noon). It can also be purchased from Mi Home stores and offline retailers.

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Redmi Note 10 with 48MP camera to go on sale today via Amazon

Redmi Note 10 comes with an affordable price tag of Rs 15,999 for the base variant of 6GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. Another model that packs 8GB RAM can be purchased at Rs 16,999.

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Redmi’s upcoming gaming phone may run on Dimensity 1200 chipset: Report

Redmi gaming phone may be powered by Mediatek’s Dimensity 1200 chipset built on 6nm architecture. It is also rumoured that the phone could house a 5,000mAh battery.

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Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 6 vs Mi Smart Band 5: How the two compare

The Mi Smart Band 6 is the successor to the Mi Smart Band 5, which was launched in India in September 2020 at Rs 2,499.

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Facebook, Google plan new undersea cables to connect Southeast Asia and America

The cables will be the first to directly connect North America to some of the main parts of Indonesia, and will increase connectivity for the central and eastern provinces of the world's fourth most populous country.

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US trade regulator will not appeal Qualcomm case to Supreme Court

The Federal Trade Commission said it would not ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review its appeals court loss against Qualcomm Inc , which the agency had accused of breaking antitrust law in selling chips for smartphones.

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Poco X3 Pro to launch in India today at 12pm: How to watch live stream

Poco X3 Pro is set to launch in India today. The launch event will start at 12 pm. The event will be telecasted live on the company’s social media platforms including YouTube.

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US House panel probes SpaceX launch activities

The House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee said on Monday it is investigating a SpaceX commercial space launch that regulators determined violated U.S. safety requirements and its test license.

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Nokia defeats US shareholder lawsuit over Alcatel-Lucent integration, 5G progress

He also said it was not plausible that Nokia's statements would have misled reasonable investors, given the company's "numerous and continuous disclosures regarding the Alcatel integration and 5G progress."

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Visa moves to allow payment settlements using cryptocurrency

The company told Reuters it had launched the pilot program with payment and crypto platform Crypto.com and plans to offer the option to more partners later this year.

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Bitcoin jumps to one-week high above $58,000



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Amazon app quiz March 30, 2021: Get answers to these questions to win Rs 20,000 in Amazon Pay balance

Result of today’s quiz will be announced on March 31.

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Apple makes repairing iPhones, iPads easier in India

​Repair providers in India can join Apple's 'special' program beginning later this week.

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Here's what Steve Jobs 'warned' Amazon founder Jeff Bezos about

A book shares an anecdote about an interesting meeting between the two titans of tech industry.

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Flipkart app quiz March 30, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win gifts and super coins

Only the first 50,000 participants will be eligible for the quiz prize.

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TRAI has warned these 39 top companies and banks over SMS rules



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Andhra Pradesh to buy 1 lakh electric two-wheelers for staff

The move comes soon after the state bought thousands of four-wheelers and trucks for use as ambulances, public distribution system vehicles and garbage pick-up trucks in recent months.

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Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11 Pro, Mi 11 Lite 5G Smartphones and Mi Band 6 Launched by Xiaomi: Price, Specifications

Xiaomi has launched three new phones in its Mi 11 series — Mi 11 Ultra, the Mi 11 Pro, and Mi 11 Lite 5G. It has also launched the Mi Band 6 with a larger 1.56-inch AMOLED display.

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Xiaomi launches Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11i, Mi 11 Lite and Mi 11 Lite 5G: Specs, price and more

At today’s event, Xiaomi has unveiled four new smartphones in the Mi 11 series. To recall, the Mi 11 was launched in the company's home country China in December 2020 and globally last month. Now, the company has introduced new handsets in the Mi 11 series.

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Xiaomi launches Mi Smart Band 6, Mi Smart Projector 2 Pro and wireless charging pad

Xiaomi launches Mi Smart Band 6, Mi Smart Projector 2 Pro and wireless charging pad. At today’s event, Xiaomi has unveiled a new fitness tracker — called Mi Smart Band 6 — a new smart projector — called Mi Smart Projector 2 Pro and a wireless charging pad at its global event.

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OnePlus has shelved OnePlus Nord SE: Report

If you have been waiting for OnePlus Nord SE after all those reports of it launching early this year, then here's some 'disappointing news'. Recent reports claim that OnePlus has permanently shelved OnePlus Nord SE.

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Samsung Galaxy M42 5G Support Page Goes Live in India, Launch Expected Soon

Samsung Galaxy M42 5G India support page has gone live on the Samsung India website suggesting that the phone may soon be making its debut in India. The page doesn’t reveal any further information about the phone, or the phone’s launch date.

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Microsoft Teams now has its own bug bounty program for researchers



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Apple Releases iOS 14.4.2, iPadOS 14.4.2, and watchOS 7.3.3 Update to Fix Actively Exploited Security Flaw

Apple has released iOS 14.4.2 for iPhone and iPad models and watchOS 7.3.3 for Apple Watch models. The update brings a security fix for WebKit, a browser engine developed by Apple and primarily used in its Safari Web browser. Apple has said that the WebKit issue may have been deliberately exploited.

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Visa moves to allow payment settlements using cryptocurrency

Visa Inc has said it will allow the use of the cryptocurrency USD Coin to settle transactions on its payment network, the latest sign of growing acceptance of digital currencies by the mainstream financial industry. Visa has launched the pilot program with payment and crypto platform Crypto.com and plans to offer the option to more partners later this year, it said.

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Venezuela calls Facebook suspension of Maduro 'digital totalitarianism'

Venezuela's government on Sunday accused Facebook Inc of "digital totalitarianism" after it froze President Nicolas Maduro's page for 30 days for violating its policies against spreading misinformation about COVID-19.

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Facebook freezes Venezuela president Maduro's page over Covid-19 misinformation

Facebook has frozen Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's page for violating policies against spreading misinformation about Covid-19 by promoting a remedy he claims, without evidence, can cure the disease, a company spokesman said on Saturday.

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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G India Launch Confirmed for March 30

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G is finally launching in India, the South Korean company confirmed. The phone is set to go on sale starting March 30. The Samsung S20 FE 5G is expected to be powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 865 SoC and run on Android 11 out-of-the-box in India. The phone could come with a triple rear camera setup and a 4,500mAh battery.

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German union calls four-day strike at Amazon sites ahead of Easter

The trade union Verdi has called for workers at six Amazon sites in Germany to go on strike from Sunday evening for four days in the latest attempt to try to force the US e-commerce group to recognise collective bargaining agreements.

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Facebook, Google plan new undersea cables to connect Southeast Asia and America

The cables will be the first to directly connect North America to some of the main parts of Indonesia, and will increase connectivity for the central and eastern provinces of the world's fourth most populous country.

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Sunday, March 28, 2021

Holi tips: 8 ways to protect your smartphones and other gadgets



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Happy Holi Stickers: How to download and send on WhatsApp and Signal

Stickers have become the most common way to wish and greet someone during a festive season. Holi is here and you must have started looking for Holi Stickers to send. Now, if you have recently moved to Signal from WhatsApp, fret not, Signal also has the support for Stickers. Wondering how to download Holi Stickers for Signal, and WhatsApp, follow our step-by-step guide:

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Apple 'celebrates' Holi with these pictures clicked on iPhone 12 series

To mark the festival of Holi — which is being celebrated today — Apple took to Instagram to showcase the camera capabilities of the iPhone 12 series. A series of eight images that feature close-up shots of people were posted on Apple’s Instagram account. Apple reportedly commissioned photographer Dhruvin S to click the images.

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Small SUVs see highest price hikes in 3 years

“What we are witnessing is that the pricing power for OEMs differs across segments. Sedans are a classic example. The segment has declined and value perception for SUVs, MPVs has improved, allowing OEMs to implement tougher price increases,” said Ravi Bhatia, country head, JATO.

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Holi: Dos and don’ts to remove colours from your smartphone, smartwatch and other gadgets



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Apple to iPhone, iPad users: Install this 'urgent' iOS update

The update is reported to be in response to the discovery of a flaw that would allow hackers to insert malicious code onto affected devices, granting them access to users' private data, details like name, email address, and more. Apple says that it is aware that the vulnerability may have been exploited in the wild. A security support document says that the update fixes flaw that was "actively exploited".

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Facebook CEO blames Donald Trump, rioters for Capitol attack

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg refused to own up any responsibility for the January 6 attack on the US Capitol as he put the blame on former US President Donald Trump for his "words" and the people involved in the assault for "their actions".

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Samsung Medison and Intel partner, aim to improve anesthesia delivery



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India a potential market for recently-launched new-gen Panamera sedan: Porsche

The company, which is part of the German auto giant Volkswagen group, had early last month rolled out the 2021 edition of Panamera in four variants - Panamera, GTS, Turbo S, and Turbo S E-hybrid, priced between Rs 1.45 crore and Rs 2.43 crore (both ex-showroom).

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Over 4 cr old vehicles on Indian roads, Karnataka tops list at 70 lakh

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has digitised the data of such vehicles throughout the country, excluding Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana and Lakshadweep as their records were not available.

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Skoda unlikely to drive in electric vehicle in India anytime soon

Czech automaker Skoda is not likely to drive in its electric car in India anytime soon as it thinks the market is not ready for such vehicles due to high acquisition cost as compared with internal combustion cars, a top company official has said.

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Saturday, March 27, 2021

How to take a break from Instagram without deleting your account

Here are the steps you need to follow to disable your Instagram account temporarily

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How to schedule a message on Telegram

There are times when we want to send a specific message at a specific time. Telegram offers a functionality which allows users to schedule a message which can be sent at a specific time. So, if you also want to schedule a message on Telegram the follow the below mentioned steps:

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New OnePlus, Realme phones; iPhone gets FAU-G & more



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15 things to know before buying an AC online on Amazon, Flipkart



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These are the most popular smartphone brands for online shoppers in India

A report by Counterpoint Research reveals the top 5 smartphone brands in the online shopping space.

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Tencent reports 28% revenue growth in 2020

Chinese Internet giant Tencent has reported a 28 per cent year-on-year growth in revenue for 2020, raking in around 482 billion yuan (about $73.9 billion).

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Trend of having smaller courtrooms to come in the future: Chief Justice of India

The CJI was addressing a gathering after inaugurating a new building for the Goa Bench of Bombay High Court at Porvorim near here.

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Samsung Galaxy M42 5G, Galaxy A42 5G Alleged BIS Listing Hints at Imminent India Launch

Samsung Galaxy M42 5G and Galaxy A42 5G have allegedly been spotted on Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website. The Galaxy M42 5G has previously been spotted on other certification websites as well.

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Redmi Note 10 5G May Soon Launch in China, Alleged TENAA Listing Suggests

Redmi Note 10 5G may soon launch in Xiaomi’s home country China as the phone has been spotted on TENAA by a known tipster.

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Amazon India announces ‘Electronics Days’: 5 deals on gaming laptops, headphones, smartwatches and more

Amazon.in has announced ‘Electronics Days’ bringing offers and deals on consumer electronics from popular brands.

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Poco F3 Teardown Video Shows LiquidCool Technology 1.0 Plus, Vibration Motor, and Other Internals

Poco F3 teardown video shows its internals including the battery, vibration motor, fingerprint scanner, cameras, and liquid cooling technology.

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H&M disappears from internet in China amid Xinjiang backlash

H&M disappeared from the internet in China as the government raised pressure on shoe and clothing brands and announced sanctions Friday against British officials in a spiraling fight over complaints of abuses in the Xinjiang region.

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Amazon's social media team bares its teeth in Washington to go after critics

Amazon first struck out Wednesday with tweets by Dave Clark who criticized Sanders for pushing for a $15 minimum wage and supporting Amazon workers in Alabama who are considering unionizing.

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Online lender SoFi to give IPO access to retail investors

Online lending startup Social Finance Inc (SoFi) will allow retail investors to buy into initial public offerings (IPOs) of companies, an investment opportunity traditionally reserved for large Wall Street investors.

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US trade chief readies tariffs against six countries over digital taxes

US Trade Representative Katherine Tai on Friday said she was maintaining the threat of US tariffs on goods from Austria, Britain, India, Italy, Spain and Turkey in retaliation for their digital services taxes.

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Huawei files patent for long-range wireless charging system

With this patent, Huawei can increase the charging distance, which is especially suitable for personal wear devices such as smart bracelets and watches.

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Mi 11 Ultra Alleged Geekbench Listing Shows 12GB RAM and Android 11 Ahead of March 29 Launch

Mi 11 Ultra has been allegedly spotted in a Geekbench listing with 12GB RAM, Android 11, and Snapdragon 888 SoC.

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Friday, March 26, 2021

'Work from home jobs' searches in 2020 surged 140% in India: Google report

With health becoming a foremost concern, Indians adopted a new willingness to try new things online with "online doctor consultations" searches growing at 300 per cent growth in the last one year led by Manipur, Bihar and Karnataka, said the Google's annual "Year in Search" report for the past year.

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Paytm gets further boost as NPCI caps UPI transactions

To bring parity in UPI digital payments and ending the monthly race to the top spot, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has issued guidelines capping the market share of UPI transactions to 30 per cent.

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Samsung develops HKMG tech-based DDR5 memory

The South Korean tech giant said its 512-gigabyte (GB) Double Data Rate 5 (DDR5) module is the industry's first DDR5 product to use a High-K Metal Gate (HKMG) solution that reduces power leakage.

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India's online smartphone market hits record 45% in 2020: Report

Led by Flipkart again, Indias online smartphone market reached its highest-ever share at 45 per cent in 2020, registering a growth of seven per cent (on-year) in a pandemic-hit year, according to a new report.

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Here’s why Elon Musk may have to delete this 3-year-old tweet

Apart from deleting the tweet, the board also ordered Musk to share a legal notice to employees about the ruling and clearly mention their rights to "form, join, or assist a union”.

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Why iPhone users need to update to latest OS immediately

Apple said that a bug in Webkit may have allowed malicious websites to perform cross-site scripting arbitrarily. The iPhone maker is aware of a report which says that the bug was being exploited in the wild.

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How to identify genuine MagSafe charger using this cool trick

Fake Apple accessories are common practice in the market. Most of them look so authentic that it is almost impossible to decide where it is original or counterfeit. Well, Apple has made identifying them simpler, at least for MagSafe charger.

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Top 10 most-popular games on Epic Games Store



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After Intel, now Microsoft makes fun of Apple MacBook

Posted on Twitter by Microsoft India account, the short ad doesn’t really name Apple or MacBook. However, it compares Surface with another laptop called ‘BackBook’. Not too funny but a clear hint that Microsoft is talking about Apple MacBook.

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How flagship phones from Apple, Samsung, OnePlus, Realme and others fair in fast charging



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HDFC Bank, SBI, others not adhering to norms on bulk SMSes, says TRAI

Hardening its stance on the issue, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) warned that defaulting entities should comply with the stipulated requirements by March 31, 2021 "to avoid any disruption in the communication with customers" from April 1, 2021.

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Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite specifications leaked ahead of the official launch

The company has confirmed that it will launch the Mi 11 Pro, Mi 11 Ultra and Mi 11 Lite smartphones globally next week. Now ahead of the official launch the specifications of the Mi 11 Lite has surfaced online.

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Samsung Galaxy F02s expected to launch in India soon

It appears that Samsung is all set to expand its Galaxy F series smartphones. Samsung is expected to soon launch the Galaxy F02s smartphone in the country.

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Ashok Leyland launches 4-axle, 14-wheeler truck AVTR 4120

Ashok Leyland Managing Director Vipin Sondhi said, "Our endeavour has always been to address the needs of our customers and deliver better profitability for them and AVTR 4120 is one step towards this offering the customer flexibility."

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Korea based Edison Motors in fray to acquire SsangYong

Until now, US based HAAH Automotive was the only potential suitor to acquire SYMC. The South Korean electric vehicle manufacturer, Edison who is understood to have entered the bidding process has prepared an internal report which states that the acquisition of SsangYong would require 500 billion won by 2022.

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Ford India to drop Mahindra engines from its future products, to rely on own engines and products

In a recent communication, the company informed that future compact SUVs - BX744 and BX772 will be managed internally. The shift from Mahindra's engine to its own would mean Ford India's projects - BX772 - Hyundai Creta rival and BX 744 - the new sub-4 metre SUV slated for 2022-2023 may get delayed by six months.

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Asus ZenFone 7, ZenFone 7 Pro Getting Android 11 Update With March 2021 Security Patch

Asus ZenFone 7 and ZenFone 7 Pro are receiving their share of Android 11 update in Taiwan along with March 2021 android security patch. Asus hasn’t detailed any information on when the rest of the world will get the update.

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Vijay Sales announces 6-day Apple Days sale on occasion of Holi

Offline retail chain Vijay Sales has started its Special Apple Days sale today, on March 26. It is a six day sale that will go on till March 31. Interested buyers will find these deals on all their 107 retail outlets as well as their official website.

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Thursday, March 25, 2021

iPhone 12 Pro Max Is Best iPhone of 2021, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Best Android Phone: Consumer Reports

iPhone 12 Pro Max has been dubbed the best iPhone to buy in 2021 by the non-profit organisation Consumer Reports. Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra takes the title of best Android phone for 2021.

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Samsung Galaxy F02s Price in India Tipped to Start From Rs 8,999

Samsung Galaxy F02s could be priced at Rs 8,999 for the 3GB + 32GB storage variant, and Rs. 9,999 for the 4GB + 64GB storage version, as per a tipster. The smartphone was previously spotted on Google Play Console listing and could be a rebranded version of the Galaxy M02s, or the Galaxy A02s.

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When OnePlus used an iPhone to promote its latest smartphones

The iPhone finds itself at the heart of another social media gaffe, yet again.

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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G to launch in India next week, confirms company

Samsung is all set to launch a 5G variant of the Fan Edition of Galaxy S20. The company has confirmed that it will launch the 5G variant of the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE in India next week. The company has already launched the smartphone in the European market.

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Watch: Woman finds her iPhone 11 Pro in working condition 30 days after it fell in icy lake

According to a report by CTV, a woman named Angie Carriere has managed to retrieve her iPhone 11 Pro a month after it was dropped in icy lake water. Having survived 30 days in icy water can be termed as a rare case as Apple on its part makes no such claims. As per the company, the iPhone 11 Pro offers an IP68 rating, which means that it is claimed to survive a maximum depth of 4 meters of water for up to 30 minutes.

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Moto G100, Moto G50 With 5,000mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

Moto G100 is priced at EUR 499.99 (roughly Rs. 42,500) for the lone 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model. The Moto G50, on the other hand, is priced at EUR 229.99 (roughly Rs. 19,500) for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage model. The Moto G100 comes in Iridescent Ocean, Iridescent Sky, and Slate Grey colour options.

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This is Snapchat’s ‘TikTok plan’

As per a tweet by tipster Alessandro Paluzzi, Snapchat is working on a feature that will allow people to share other users’ snaps if they are mentioned to remix and share. Using this, users will be able to not only create snaps where they can sing with another person, but also for comedic dialogues or duet with themselves as well.

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Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi to make EVs using Great Wall's plant: Sources

Xiaomi, one of the world's biggest smartphone makers, is in talks to use one of Great Wall's plants in China to make EVs under its own brand, said two of the people, who declined to be identified as the information is not public.

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New wave of 'hacktivism' adds twist to cybersecurity woes



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Twitter's Dorsey called out for trolling Congress during hearing

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey tweeted his frustration with U.S. lawmakers' questions on the social media platform during a hearing about misinformation, leading one member of congress to call out his multi-tasking.

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Moto G100 with Snapdragon 870 processor, 12GB RAM launched globally

Lenovo owned-Motorola has launched its latest mid-range 5G smartphone globally. The company has launched Moto G100 which is the global version of the Motorola Edge S smartphone launched in China last year.

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Flipkart daily trivia quiz March 26, 2021: Get answers to these five questions and win gifts, discount coupons and Flipkart Super coins

Only the first 50,000 participants will be eligible for the quiz prize.

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15 mistakes you should stop making on WhatsApp right now



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Amazon app quiz March 26, 2021: Get answers to these five questions and win Rs 5,000 in Amazon Pay balance

Name of the winner of today’s quiz will be announced on March 27.

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Geographical expansion of new digital users in smaller locations, rural India: Google Report

A mix of the uncertainty of 2020 and accelerated digital adoption saw Indians leverage their time spent online for "determined pursuit of progress", says a report by Google which also noted the geographical expansion of new digital users in smaller locations and rural India.

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Joint committee on data protection bill gets another extension to submit report

So far the committe has held meetings with Facebook, Twitter, Amazon, Google, Airtel, Jio, Ola, Uber, Google, Paytm among other companies.

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Wipro chairman has some tips to motivate employees

The coronavirus, after nearly about a year since its spread, has ushered in a new normal for many in the workforce across the world: Work from home. While working from home was considered easily manageable before the arrival of the dreaded virus, it is now being taken with a pinch of salt.

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YouTube says it won't remove livestreamed US mass shooting video: Report

Despite facing criticism, Google-owned YouTube has said it will not remove a controversial livestreamed video of a mass shooting in Boulder, Colorado in the US.

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Google signs deals with Italian publishers for content on News Showcase



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Vivo X60 Pro+, Vivo X60 Pro, Vivo X60 With Snapdragon SoCs Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Vivo X60 Pro+, Vivo X60 Pro, and Vivo X60 have been launched in India. The trio of phones was originally launched in China. Check out price, specifications, and all other details.

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Mi 11 Series India Launch Will Be Soon, Xiaomi Says

Mi 11 series India launch has been confirmed by Xiaomi via a tweet. The company, however, hasn’t revealed the date of the launch and what phones it will launch under the series. Previous reports suggest that Xiaomi is likely to launch Mi 11 Lite, Mi 11 Pro, and Mi 11 Ultra on March 29.

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Oppo Reno 5 Lite Debuts as Rebadged Oppo F19 Pro: Price, Specifications

Oppo Reno 5 Lite has been launched in the Reno 5 series, with a hole-punch display and quad rear cameras. The new phone is a rebadged Oppo F19 Pro that debuted in India earlier this month and reached Kenya as the Oppo Reno 5F.

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OnePlus 9 Pro Gets DisplayMate A+ Rating, Sets 13 Performance Records

OnePlus 9 Pro’s DisplayMate review is out. The phone’s AMOLED Wide Gamut Mode covers 139 percent of sRGB and 110 percent of DCI-P3, making OnePlus 9 Pro’s display colour gamut one of the widest ever measured by DisplayMate.

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Redmi Note 10 Pro Max Goes on Sale Today at 12 Noon via Amazon, Mi Website: Price, Specifications

Redmi Note 10 Pro Max will go on sale in India at 12pm (noon) today, March 25. This will be the second sale for the phone since its launch earlier this month.

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Realme 8 Pro, Realme 8 First Sale Starts Today at 12 Noon via Flipkart, Realme Website: Price, Specifications

Realme 8 Pro and Realme 8 will go on their first sale today after being launched yesterday, March 24. The sale starts at 12pm (noon) via Flipkart, Realme India website, and offline stores.

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Vivo X60, Vivo X60 Pro, Vivo X60 Pro Plus launch live updates: Watch live stream, expected price and more

Vivo is set to launch its X60 series in India. This series is going to succeed the Vivo X50 series, which was launched in India last year in July. At today’s event, the company is expected to launch three handsets — Vivo X60, Vivo X60 Pro and Vivo X60 Pro+. The starting price of the Vivo X60 series is rumoured to be under Rs 40,000. Earlier this week, the BBK-owned smartphone brand had launched the X60 and X60 Pro in Malaysia. We bring you all the updates from the India launch of the Vivo X60 series here

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Xiaomi flags rising costs of chips

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi flagged rising costs from a global chip shortage and reported quarterly revenue below market estimates, even as its international business head jumped ship to TikTok owner ByteDance. Shares in Xiaomi Corp fell as much as 9% in early morning trading on Thursday, before paring losses to trade down 5%.

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Teslas can now be bought for bitcoin, says Elon Musk

Tesla Inc customers can now buy its electric vehicles with bitcoin, its boss, Elon Musk, said marking a significant step forward for the cryptocurrency's use in commerce. "You can now buy a Tesla with bitcoin," Musk said on Twitter, adding that the option would be available outside the United States later this year.

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Vivo X60 Series to Launch in India Today: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Price, and Specifications

Vivo X60 series India launch is set for today. The launch is expected to bring the regular Vivo X60 alongside Vivo X60 Pro and Vivo X60 Pro+ to the country. It will be livestreamed online through Vivo India social media channels.

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Facebook, Google CEOs suggest ways to reform key internet law

Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg laid out steps to reform a key internet law on Wednesday, saying that companies should have immunity from liability only if they follow best practices for removing damaging material from their platforms.

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PUBG Mobile reports 1 billion accumulated downloads since 2018 launch

Chinese tech giant Tencent has said that its cellphone action game PUBG Mobile has surpassed 1 billion accumulated downloads outside China, making it one of the most successful games worldwide. PUBG Mobile, the mobile version of Playerunknown's Battlegrounds, in which a group of players fight one another until only a single combatant is left alive, has been hugely popular since the so-called battle royale style game was launched three years ago.

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‘Made in India’ iPhones: What it means for you and Apple

Being a brand of Apple’s magnitude means that the aspirational value of its products is infinitely more compared to most other brands. Hence, the idea of owning a ‘made’ in India iPhone strikes a chord on multiple levels. But what exactly does made in India iPhone mean for all parties — Apple and consumers. We try to break down the made in India iPhone phenomena

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Realme 8, Realme 8 Pro to go on first sale today at 12 pm: Launch offers, availability and more

BBK-owned smartphone brand Realme launched Realme 8 series in India yesterday and today, both the devices of the series — Realme 8 and Realme 8 Pro — will go on its first sale in India. The smartphones will be available on e-commerce site Flipkart and the company’s own realme.com at 12pm. Those interested may make a purchase from either of the platforms.

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Amazon app quiz March 25, 2021: Get answers to these five questions and win OnePlus TV for free

Daily app quiz on Amazon is now live. As part of today’s quiz, the e-tailer is giving the participants a chance to win Oneplus TV. The quiz starts daily at 12am. In order to make it to the winner’s list, one must answer all questions of the quiz correctly. There are five questions in the quiz based on general knowledge and current affairs.

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Intel CEO explains why it is making 'fun' of Apple

Intel has gone in overdrive taking potshots at Apple and suggesting how MacBooks remain inferior to PCs. The company's new CEO explains the idea behind it.

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Smartphones that are ‘safe’ for Holi and the ones you may need to be careful with



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Vivo X60, Vivo X60 Pro and Vivo X60 Pro+ to launch in India at 12pm: How to watch live stream

Vivo is set to launch Vivo X60 series phones in India today. The company is expected to unveil two-three smartphones at the event — Vivo X60, Vivo X60 Pro and Vivo X60 Pro+. The series is set to succeed the X50 series that was launched in India in July 2020.

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Wipro chairman has some tips to motivate employees

The coronavirus, after nearly about a year since its spread, has ushered in a new normal for many in the workforce across the world: Work from home. While working from home was considered easily manageable before the arrival of the dreaded virus, it is now being taken with a pinch of salt.

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YouTube says it won't remove livestreamed US mass shooting video: Report

Despite facing criticism, Google-owned YouTube has said it will not remove a controversial livestreamed video of a mass shooting in Boulder, Colorado in the US.

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Black Shark 4 and 4 Pro with up to 16GB RAM, 120W fast charging launched in China

Black Shark has expanded its gaming smartphone lineup with the launch of the company's latest gaming smartphones. The company has launched Black Shark 4 and Black Shark 4 Pro smartphones in China.

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Google adds practice problems, detailed step-by-step math explainer to Search

Internet search giant Google has announced that it is adding new functions to its Search with an aim to help users “find the best educational resources on the web.” The first feature that Google is adding to Search is practice problems. It is an interactive feature that is said to test students’ knowledge of maths, chemistry and physics topics directly on Search.

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OnePlus 9 vs OnePlus 9 Pro vs OnePlus 9R: Price in India, Specifications Compared

In this article, we compare OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro, and OnePlus 9R specifications to detail their differences.

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This WhatsApp message on free Amazon gifts is ‘dangerous’

Got a message on WhatsApp asking you to take a survey to claim free gifts on Amazon 30th celebration? If the answer is yes, then be warned. This is a scam and may result in loss of money as well as your personal data.

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Apple unveils new tools for teachers, apps for students

To further enhance its presence in the sphere of education and learning, Apple has announced a slew of tools for teachers and students.

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Car and bike prices to go up from April

Maruti Suzuki, the country’s largest carmaker, said that price hikes will vary across different models and variants. “Over the past year, the cost of the company’s vehicles has been impacted adversely due to increase in various input costs. Hence, it has become imperative for the company to pass on some impact of the additional cost to customers” Maruti said.

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Moto G50 Render Leak Tips 48-Megapixel Triple Rear Camera, TENAA Listing Suggests 5,000mAh Battery

Moto G50 alleged renders and TENAA certification listing show that the smartphone, which is claimed to have the XT2137 model number, will pack a triple rear camera setup. Multiple reports also suggest that the phone will have a 5,000mAh battery and it will run on Android 11.

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Amazon Fab Phones Fest, Flipkart Big Saving Days Sale: Best Offers on Apple, OnePlus, Samsung, Other Phones

Amazon and Flipkart are running limited-period sales on mobile phones and electronics. We have handpicked the best offers you can grab on popular mobile phones from Apple, OnePlus, Samsung during these sales.

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Silicon Valley firms in no hurry to open up offices despite easing of virus ban

Starting Wednesday, companies in San Francisco and Santa Clara are allowed to open up their offices for up to a quarter of their capacity.

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Tesla's in-car cameras raise privacy concerns: Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports said the usage potentially undermines the safety benefits of driver monitoring, which is to alert drivers when they are not paying attention to the road.

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TSMC shares slide even as Taiwan plays down Intel expansion

Shares in TSMC, the world's largest contract chip manufacturer with clients including Apple Inc and Qualcomm Inc, fell as much as 3.9% on Wednesday morning, compared with a drop of around 1% on the broader market .

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Parler is sued by co-founder Matze over ouster following US Capitol riot

In a complaint filed on Monday, Matze said Parler officials and investors conspired to steal his ownership stake and fire him as chief executive, including by leveling false accusations of misconduct, so co-owner Rebekah Mercer could co-opt the platform for "her brand of conservatism."

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Intel to spend $20 billion on US chip plants as CEO challenges Asia dominance

Intel Corp will greatly expand its advanced chip manufacturing capacity as the new chief executive announced plans to spend as much as $20 billion to build two factories in Arizona and to open up its factories to outside customers.

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Xiaomi to launch Mi 11 Pro, Mi 11 Ultra and Mi Notebook Pro on March 29 in China

Xiaomi has confirmed that it is set to expand its Mi 11 series in its home country China on March 2.The launch event will take place at 7:30pm CST (5pm IST). As part of the series, the company will launch the Mi 11 Ultra and the Mi 11 Pro. There are rumours that it may launch a third device too, called Mi 11 Lite.

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OnePlus 9 Pro Survives JerryRigEverything Durability Tests

OnePlus 9 Pro went through JerryRigEverything’s durability tests and it survived. The phone did not break, scratch easily, or malfunction under heat.

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Realme 8, Realme 8 Pro Launch in India Today: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Price, Specifications

Realme 8 and Realme 8 Pro are set to launch in India today, March 24. The launch event will be held virtually through a livestream. Both phones in the Realme 8 series are expected to have Super AMOLED displays and run on Android 11 with Realme UI 2.0 on top out-of-the-box. The Realme 8 Pro is also teased to come with a 108-megapixel primary camera.

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Redmi Note 10 Pro with Snapdragon 732G to go on flash sale today via Amazon

Redmi Note 10 Pro is offered in 6GB RAM. The phone has two storage models- 64GB and 128GB priced at Rs 15,999 and Rs 16,999, respectively.

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Realme 8 and Realme 8 Pro launch in India today at 7:30pm: How to watch live stream

Realme 8 and Realme 8 Pro will be launched via an online event scheduled for 7:30pm today. Realme has teased Realme 8 Pro phone to come with a 108MP camera. While the Realme 8 may have a 64MP camera at the back.

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Amazon app quiz March 24, 2021: Get answers to these five questions and win Rs 15,000 in Amazon Pay balance

Name of the winner will be announced on March 25.

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Apple may have a plan to make its MacBooks thinner

As described in the patent, “the additional height requirements of the movable keys leads to a larger overall device size” in the case of a notebook computer with a built-in keyboard.

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OnePlus launches its most-expensive smartphone in India yet: Pricing, specs, inside the box and more



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Redmi Note 10 Pro Goes on Sale in India Today via Amazon, Mi.com: Price, Specifications

Redmi Note 10 Pro will go on its second sale in India today. The smartphone will be available via Mi.com and Amazon at 12pm (noon). They can also be purchased from Mi Home stores, and offline retailers.

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Apple card, underwriter Goldman Sachs committed no fair lending violations: Report

New York's Department of Financial Services on Tuesday said it concluded its investigation of Apple's credit card and its underwriter Goldman Sachs Group Inc and found no evidence of unlawful discrimination against applicants under the state's fair lending law.

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Amazon workers strike in Italy over pandemic-driven delivery demands

The Italian protest comes after an e-commerce surge, with goods sold online in 2020 rising by a record 31% to 23.4 billion euros, data from Milan's Politecnico University shows. This has prompted unions to seek tighter rules on workloads and shifts for drivers who they say deliver as many as 180-200 parcels a day.

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Vivo X60 series price leaked ahead of India launch

Vivo has launched its latest X60 series of smartphones globally. The company will launch the same smartphone series in India. Vivo has scheduled a virtual launch event for 25 March, where it will launch the Vivo X60, X60 Pro and X60 Pro+ smartphones.

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US Supreme Court rebuffs Facebook appeal in user tracking lawsuit

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday turned away Facebook Inc's bid to pare back a $15 billion class action lawsuit accusing the company of illegally tracking the activities of internet users even when they are logged out of the social media platform.

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Microsoft in talks to acquire Discord for more than $10 billion: Report

Microsoft Corp is in talks to buy messaging platform Discord Inc for more than $10 billion, Bloomberg News reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

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Samsung launches Curd Maestro Family Hub and Curd Maestro SpaceMax refrigerators, price starts at Rs 93,900

Samsung Curd Maestro Family Hub refrigerator is available at a pre-booking price of Rs 1,87,990. SpaceMax Curd Maestro with 692 litre capacity will be offered in Real Stainless and Black Matt colour options. It comes with a price tag of Rs 93,990. Additionally, Samsung has also introduced a large capacity 845 litre side-by-side refrigerator.

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Monday, March 22, 2021

OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7T Series Finally Get Stable Android 11 Update: Report

OnePlus 7 series and OnePlus 7T series are receiving stable Android 11 update, according to users on the OnePlus community forum.

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Nintendo Partners With Pokemon Go Maker Niantic on Pikmin Mobile Game

Nintendo said it is partnering with Pokemon Go app developer Niantic to create augmented reality (AR) titles, with a Pikmin-themed app launching this year.

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OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro, OnePlus 9R, OnePlus Watch Launch Today: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Price

OnePlus 9 series launch is set for today (March 23), and it will bring OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro, OnePlus 9R, and OnePlus Watch. The launch will be livestreamed.

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OnePlus 7 series smartphones start receiving Android 11 update

​Smartphone maker OnePlus is all set to launch its next-generation OnePlus 9 smartphone series today). Just a few hours ahead of the new launch, the company has started rolling out Android 11 update for its OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro smartphones.

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LG may shut down mobile business, claims report

It appears that LG Electronics has decided to shut down its mobile communication business. Initially, the company was planning to sell the mobile business to Germany's Volkswagen AG and Vietnam’s Vingroup JSC.

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OnePlus 9 Series India Prices Leak Hours Before Launch, Much Higher Than OnePlus 8, 8 Pro

OnePlus 9 series India pricing has leaked ahead of its launch later today, March 23. The OnePlus 9 is said to start at MRP Rs. 49,999 while the Pro variant is said to start at MRP Rs. 64,999.

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Vivo Y72 5G With MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, 5,000mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

Vivo Y72 5G has been launched in Thailand with MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC. The smartphone packs a triple rear camera setup and features a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging.

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How YouTube is planning to make more money from the videos you watch

YouTube is reportedly testing a new feature that will automatically find all products featured in a video that you are watching and will suggest links related to these products

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Here’s why some apps are crashing randomly on Android smartphones

If you use an Android phone and are witnessing some unwarranted app crashes then you are not alone. The issue has been acknowledged by Google and the internet search giant is already working on a fix. The issue that is causing this problem is a system component called Android System WebView, which is supposed to enable Android apps to display web content.

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Redmi Note 10 with 48MP quad camera to go on sale today via Amazon

Redmi Note 10 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 chipset with Adreno 612 GPU. The smartphone offers up to 6GB and 128GB internal storage.

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Micromax In 1 vs Samsung Galaxy M12: How the two budget smartphones compare



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Amazon app quiz March 23, 2021: Get answers to these five questions and win Huami Amazfit GTS smartwatch for free

Amazon app quiz has only one winner. Name of the winner is chosen via a lucky draw. Results will be announced on March 24.

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OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro and OnePlus Watch launch today at 7:30 pm: How to watch the live stream

OnePlus 9 series smartphones will be launched via an event scheduled to start at 7:30 pm. This year the company will unveil three smartphones under the OnePlus 9 series -- OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro and OnePlus 9R. OnePlus will also introduce its first smartwatch at the event today.

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Flipkart daily trivia quiz March 23, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win gifts, discount coupons and Flipkart Super coins

Only the first 50,000 participants will be eligible for the quiz prize.

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Apple may be working to take on these smart home gadgets from Amazon and Facebook

A new report by Bloomberg has subtly hinted that the iPhone maker has “been developing new speakers with screens and cameras.” It further adds that the launch of such a device is not imminent at the moment.

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Microsoft set to call employees back to office from March 29

Microsoft employees will have the choice “to return to those facilities or to continue working remotely, and also have the flexibility to do a mixture of both.”

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8 'secret' features of Google Chrome to make your life simpler



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Microsoft to reopen headquarters from March 29

Microsoft on Monday announced to slowly reopen its Redmond, Washington-based headquarters and nearby campuses from March 29 with a six-stage hybrid workplace strategy.

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Google VP Caesar Sengupta quits; Shares 'interview poem' in his farewell mail

Google VP and GM--payments and Next Billion Users initiative-- Caesar Sengupta has announced his exit from Google.

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Call of Duty Mobile Season 2 Day of Reckoning: Here’s what’s new

​The most noticeable ones include the new multiplayer maps, weapons, 3v3 Sniper-only mode, new battle pass and more. Let’s take a look at all the changes the update brings to the game.

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Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey's first tweet auctioned for over Rs 18 crore

The auction for the very first tweet by Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has fetched $2.4 million (a little over Rs 18 crore), which the billionaire would donate in Bitcoins to a charity.

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iQoo U3X 5G With Snapdragon 480 SoC, 5,000mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

iQoo U3X 5G has been launched in China, and is a toned-down version of the iQoo U3 smartphone. The iQoo U3X 5G features a 6.58-inch display with a 90Hz refresh rate, and comes equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G processor. The smartphone has a dual rear camera setup and packs a 5,000mAh battery.

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OnePlus 9 Series Sees Over 3 Million Reservations in China Ahead of This Week's Launch

OnePlus 9 series has garnered huge anticipation before its launch with two million reservations in China. The company will also launch the OnePlus Watch with the smartphone series on March 23.

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Amazon Fab Phone Fest Begins: Price Cuts on OnePlus 8T, OnePlus 8 Pro, More Phones

OnePlus 8 Pro is listed with Rs. 3,500 coupons effectively making it available for Rs. 51,499 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage option and Rs. 56,499 for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage model. Both the phones are listed with exchange offers for further discounts.

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Robot artist Sophia's digital artwork goes up for auction

Robot artist Sophia, whose first artwork goes up for auction on Wednesday, says she draws inspiration for her work from people and is open to future creative partnerships with humans.

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ByteDance video games unit Nuverse to acquire Mooton Technology

ByteDance said on Monday its video games unit Nuverse has agreed to acquire Shanghai-based Mooton Technology, as it seeks to further expand into the video games business.

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66 per cent customers ready to buy electric vehicles: Survey

At present, EVs contribute less than 1% of total vehicles sold, but has the potential to scale up to 5% within a few years. In 2019-20, about 3.8 lakh electric vehicles were sold in India of which 58% were low-speed E3W and 40% E2W, according to a CarDekho OMG survey. CarDekho, the auto-tech firm, today released the Electric Vehicle Customer Awareness Study in association with OMG.

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Vehicle scrapping policy: Insufficient incentive unlikely to trigger replacement, says Jefferies

The vehicle scrapping policy, proposed in Parliament last week, is unlikely to make people junk their old vehicles for new ones in a big way, owing to insufficient incentives offered by the government for replacement, a report said on Monday.

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Fab Phones Fest on Amazon: Get up to Rs 5,000 discount on Oppo Reno 5 Pro, Vivo V20 Pro, OnePlus Nord and other smartphones

Fab Phones Fest is now live on Amazon. As part of the ongoing smartphone sale, the e-tailer is giving up to 40% off on handsets like Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite, OnePlus 8 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and more.

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Sunday, March 21, 2021

OnePlus 9 Series Specifications Leaked Ahead of Launch, Will Launch in China With ColorOS

OnePlus 9 series specifications have surfaced online via a now removed listing on T-Mobile’s support page. The OnePlus 9R will have attachable gaming triggers and the OnePlus 9 series will launch with ColorOS in China.

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Jio 5G Smartphone, JioBook Laptop May Debut at AGM 2021: Report

Reliance Jio may launch a 5G smartphone and a low-cost laptop called JioBook at this year’s Annual General Meeting, which may take place in September, as per a report. The 5G phone may run on Android Go, or Android-based JioOS, the report cited an executive close to Jio and Google as saying.

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US House antitrust chairman plans multiple bills to go after big tech companies

The subcommittee, under Cicilline's leadership, released a 449-page report in October last year, which detailed abuses of market power by Apple, Amazon, Alphabet's Google and Facebook.

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Bank of England governor wants UK bill to make Google tackle online scams: Report

The report said governor Bailey had been lobbying Home Secretary Priti Patel, the interior minister, about the issue, asking for the measure to be added to an Online Harms Bill expected to be put before parliament this year.

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Qualcomm leads smartphone app processor market with 31% of revenue share: Report

Chip-maker Qualcomm led the worldwide smartphone application processor (AP) market on 2020 with a revenue share of 31 per cent, thanks to popular demand of its Snapdragon series.

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Poco F3 and Poco X3 Pro global launch today: How to watch live stream

Poco is set to launch Poco F3 and Poco X3 Pro smartphones today. The company will unveil both the handsets via an online event at 5:30pm IST.

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Poco X3 Pro, Poco F3 Expected to Launch at Global Event Today: What to Expect, How to Watch Livestream

The Poco X3 Pro is expected to come with Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 SoC. The Poco F3 meanwhile, is rumoured to be a rebadged Redmi K40, which Xiaomi launched in China last month. This, the Poco F3 is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC.

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Apple discontinues two configurations of 21.5-inch iMac desktop

Cupertino-based tech giant Apple has discontinued the 4K 21.5-inch iMac in 512GB and 1TB SSD configurations. As per a report by MacRumors, Apple has removed both the SSD options from the ‌iMac‌’s configuration page completely. Apple did not provide any official comment on the issue. Earlier this month, Apple discontinued the iMac Pro.

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Amazon app quiz March 22, 2021: Get answers to these five questions and win Rs 10,000 in Amazon Pay balance

Result of today’s quiz will be announced on March 23.

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Flipkart daily trivia quiz March 22, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win gifts, discount coupons and Flipkart Super coins

Only the first 50,000 participants will be eligible for the quiz prize.

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OnePlus Watch launch set: All details on likely features, price and more



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New WhatsApp feature may make it easier to listen to audio messages

WhatsApp is testing a new feature that will allow you to change audio message playback speed on iOS. With this, you will be able to play audio files in 1.5X or 2X speeds.

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45% mobile users introduced to gaming by pandemic: Report

The onset of the pandemic and the subsequent lockdown resulted in a significant shift in mobile usage and consequently has been a catalyst in boosting mobile gaming in India.

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Informal scrapyards to be integrated with registered ones

The Delhi Pollution Control Board last year, for instance, sealed around 30 illegal vehicle scrapping centres that dismantled end of life vehicles unscientifically.

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How to get Live Captions of any video on Google Chrome

Launched recently, Chrome's Live Captions feature transcribes any audio playing in real-time on the web.

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Saturday, March 20, 2021

Skoda lines up new products, plans to boost sales infra as it gears up for 2nd innings in India

The automaker, which currently sells just two products in the domestic market, plans to launch four products, including the recently unveiled compact SUV Kushaq, over the next one year.

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How to Save Photos in JPG Format on iPhone

If your iPhone saves photos in HEIC format, then here’s a quick guide on how you can change the default camera settings.

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Oppo Band Style review: A good start



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How Microsoft's troubles may have hurt Acer

Microsoft's troubles seem to have hurt PC giant Acer.

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Here’s more proof that PUBG Mobile to relaunch in India soon

In its latest move, PUBG Corporation posted jobs on LinkedIn and is actively recruiting for Investment & Strategy Analyst.

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Successor of 2020’s ‘most-popular’ Android phone, Redmi enters TV market, TCS salary hike and other stories



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‘Top 10 most-played online games in the world’



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How to keep your photos ‘private’ on Apple iPhone

On Apple iPhone, there’s a way with which you can stop others from swiping through your photos. Although the ‘setup’ process might seem a bit complicated but once you do it, you can just do so by a few clicks. Want to know how? Read on:

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5G users in South Korea to take legal action over poor network

As of Thursday, around 1,000 5G smartphone users have expressed intent to take part in the collective lawsuit to seek at least $890 in compensation per user from the three mobile carriers over their 5G network quality that fell short of expectations, despite the costlier pay plans, according to Kim Jin-wook, a lawyer at law firm Joowon, which is spearheading the legal action, Yonhap news agency reported.

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Qualcomm CEO says shortage of older chips likely to ease sooner

Demand has soared for chips in recent months, with panic buying further squeezing capacity and driving up costs of even the cheapest components of nearly all microchips.

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Lenovo working on Snapdragon 870-powered Android tablet

Lenovo Notebook Product Manager Lin Lin posted a 'Settings' page screenshot of an upcoming Lenovo tablet. The picture reveals some of the key specs of this product, reports GizmoChina.

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This may be the first look at OnePlus Watch

OnePlus will launch its first smartwatch on March 23 along with OnePlus 9 series phones. Ahead of the official release, an image of the OnePlus Watch has appeared online, giving the first glimpse of the upcoming smartwatch.

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Google will add these features to your phone in its next big Android update



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Poco X3 Pro Price and Specifications Tipped by Vietnamese Retailer, May Go on Sale from March 26

Poco X3 Pro price and specifications have surfaced on a Vietnamese retailer site ahead of the expected launch. Some renders showing the design of Poco X3 Pro have also been leaked.

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How to change watch face on a smartwatch

You can always customise your smartwatch by applying a watch face of your choice. In fact you can change the watch face daily to suit your style and mood. So, if you also want to change the watch face of your smartwatch then follow the below mentioned simple steps.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook, executives on tentative list of witnesses in Epic Games case

App Store Vice President Matt Fischer and Apple Fellow Phil Schiller were also named on the list submitted to the U.S. District Court Northern District of California Oakland Division, a copy of which was seen by Reuters.

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TCS to roll out salary hikes for FY22; move to benefit all employees

TCS was the first IT services company to announce a salary hike for all employees for FY21 in October last year. The sources noted that the Mumbai-headquartered IT firm had given out a salary hike in line with industry norms in FY21, despite uncertainty due to COVID-19.

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Indian spacetech startups take baby steps before big leap

The government opened up the space sector in June last year and created the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) that is working as a link between the ISRO and private companies who wants to participate in space-related activities or use India's space resources.

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Government sells 10% stake to exit Tata Communications

The government on Friday said it has exited Tata Communications after selling 10 per cent stake to Tata Sons' arm Panatone Finvest in an off-market trade.

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U.S. justice department accuses Google of dragging its feet in antitrust trial

In a joint filing late Thursday, the Justice Department said that Alphabet's Google had balked at some search terms that the government wanted it to use to locate relevant documents. The Justice Department estimated the request to Google would produce 4.85 million documents.

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Jury tells Apple to pay $308.5 million for patent infringement

PMC, a licensing firm, had originally sued Apple in 2015 alleging the tech giant's iTunes service infringed seven of its patents.

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Unicorn to open 4-6 flagship Apple stores in India this fiscal

Unicorn, which operates under the brand name Uni, has 29 Apple stores across the country out of a total of 150 stores that sell Apple products.

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US safety agency reviewing 23 Tesla crashes, three from recent weeks

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirmed Thursday that it will send a team to investigate a recent Tesla crash in the Houston area. Four of the 27 NHTSA investigations have been completed and the results published.

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Chinese military bans Tesla cars in its complexes on camera concerns: Sources

The order issued by the military advises Tesla owners to park their cars outside military property, they said, declining to be named due to the sensitivity of the issue.

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Tesla would be shut down if its cars spied in China, elsewhere: Elon Musk

Tesla Inc chief executive Elon Musk said on Saturday his company would be shut down if its cars were used to spy, his first comments on news that China's military has banned Teslas from its facilities.

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Friday, March 19, 2021

Facebook says sorry after major ‘tech issue’ hit WhatsApp, Instagram: Details



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Be careful when you search these 8 things on Google



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Twitter may let you ‘undo’ your tweets if you’re ready to pay for it

Undo will stop the tweet being sent out at all. It will also have a timer — in form of a progress bar — indicating to users how much time they have before they can undo the tweet.

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Telegram takes on Clubhouse with 5 new features

Through the latest update, Telegram has added Voice Chat support to Channels and even introduced new features to enhance the Voice Chat experience.

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How to locate nearest Covid-19 vaccination centre

If you are wondering where you can get the vaccine for yourself or your parents/loved ones (who meet the criteria), here's how you can look for the nearest vaccination centre around you.

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Micromax In 1 vs Poco M3: How the new two big-screen budget phones compare

Micromax has expanded its smartphone lineup series with the launch of In 1 smartphone. The device is available at Rs 10,499 onwards. Given the specs and price, the Micromax In 1 smartphone takes on the recently launched Poco smartphone — Poco M3. Wonder how the two compare? Read on to find out:

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Android 12 DP2 Now Out: How to Download It on Your Pixel Phone, and What’s New

Android 12 Developer Preview 2 (DP2) has started rolling out for all compatible Google Pixel phones. The new Android release brings a list of interface-level changes and various new features over the previous Android developer preview. It is available for download for app developers.

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Micromax In 1 First Impressions: Cautiously Optimistic

The Micromax In 1 is aimed at the budget segment and offers basic features, plus a distinct design that should help it grab attention. Here are our first impressions.

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Micromax In 1 With MediaTek Helio G80 SoC, 5,000mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Micromax In 1 has launched in India with impressive specifications like a triple rear camera setup, a full-HD+ display, a large 5,000mAh battery with fast charging, and more.

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Micromax In 1 with 6.67-inch FHD+ screen, 5000mAh battery launched: Price, specs and more

Domestic smartphone brand Micromax has launched a new smartphone — called Micromax In 1 — in India. The smartphone has been launched in two storage variants. The base variant that offers 4GB RAM and 64GB storage has been priced at Rs 10,499 and the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant has been priced at Rs 11,999.

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Google to soon roll out fix for bug that resets steps to zero in Google Fit

If you have been facing an issue with your Google Fit device where you see that the step count keeps resetting to zero, then you are not alone. User Joshua Lebowitz has posted the issue on Google support pages and over 200 hundred users have upvoted it signifying that they too may be facing it.

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Thursday, March 18, 2021

Samsung Galaxy A82 Tipped to Pack 64-Megapixel Main Camera Sensor

Samsung Galaxy A82 will reportedly come with a 64-megapixel main sensor. A report says that Samsung may use the Sony IMX686 sensor instead of its own ISOCELL GW1 sensor. The phone is also said to come equipped with a QRNG chip for extra security.

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Accenture, IBM, Infy are top cloud service providers: HfS

US IT advisory HfS Research has ranked Accenture, IBM, Infosys, Cognizant and HCL as the top 5 hyperscaler cloud service providers. These are followed by Wipro, TCS, Capgemini, KPMG and EY.

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OnePlus 9R India Launch Confirmed for March 23, to Bring ‘Robust Flagship Experience’

OnePlus 9R is launching in India alongside the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro on March 23, OnePlus Co-Founder and CEO Pete Lau confirmed in a media interview. The new OnePlus phone is claimed to bring a “robust flagship experience at a more accessible price point.”

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TikTok makes it mandatory for users to see personalised ads

Chinese short video making app TikTok has announced to make it mandatory for users to see personalised ads from April 15.

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India top country in world in use of mobile Apps; govt encouraging innovation: Ravi Shankar Prasad

India has become the top country in the world in the use of mobile applications and the government is encouraging and promoting Indian innovators to create apps, IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad informed the Rajya Sabha. Replying to supplementaries during the Question Hour, he said the Digital India programme coupled with encouragement being given by the government to promote Indian innovators to create apps has of late become a big movement.

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This is how Apple CEO Tim Cook likes to start his day

Tim Cook in an interview spoke about what kind of daily routine he has and how he ideally likes to start his day.

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Samsung Galaxy A82 may come with a 64MP Sony sensor, claims report

Samsung has just launched two smartphones in the Galaxy A series — Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72 — and information about the next expected Galaxy A series smartphone has already started pouring in. The report predicts the Galaxy A82 to use the IMX686 sensor, which was launched in 2019. It remains to be seen if the alleged Galaxy A82 will offer a rotating camera module just as the Galaxy A80 that was launched in 2019.

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OnePlus 9 Pro to feature 50W wireless charging, confirms company

OnePlus has already confirmed that it will launch its next generation OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro smartphones on March 23. Now the company has revealed a new detail about the yet-to-launch OnePlus 9 Pro smartphone.

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This is how Apple may bring back the 'Home' button on your iPhone

f Apple decides to bring back the Home button in future iPhones then it will be integrated inside the display itself.

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Micromax In 1 launch in India today at 12 pm: How to watch live stream

Micromax In 1 is set to launch in the country today. Micromax has scheduled an online event where the Micromax In 1 will be unveiled. The event will start at 12 pm. The smartphone will be the company’s third phone under the In series.

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Amazon app quiz March 19, 2021: Get answers to these questions to win Rs 5,000 in Amazon Pay balance

Amazon app quiz now runs 24 hours. It starts daily at 12am and ends 11:59pm.

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Flipkart daily trivia quiz March 19, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win gifts and discount coupons



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Smart weighing scales: What you should know before buying them

We are talking about smart scales that not only tell you the body weight but perform a whole lot of other functions. Here we tell you all you need to know about smart scales:

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Why Apple MacBook users should remain extra cautious this year

According to the findings, more macOS malware was created in 2020 alone than in the period between 2012-19, making it spike up by more than 1000%. As per the malware data results by neeAV-Test GmbH, an independent research institute, 674,273 new malware samples were found in 2020 while 56,556 samples were detected in 2019.

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Google launches ‘TikTok for work’, Threadit

Internet search giant Google has announced a new video service — called Threadit — as both a standalone website and a Chrome extension. This service has been developed by Google's in-house incubator, Area 120.

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How Redmi’s first smart TV compares with rivals from Nokia, Realme and Mi



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Motorola Edge+ Starts Receiving Android 11 Update on Verizon Wireless

Motorola and Verizon Wireless are rolling out the Android 11 update for Motorola Edge+. It also receives the February 2021 Android security patch. The update has only rolled out in the US while other regions might receive the update soon.

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Mukund Mohan pleads guilty to wire fraud

Former Microsoft Ventures director and angel investor Mukund Mohan has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering regarding his scheme to obtain over $5.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans and laundering the proceeds, the acting US Attorney for the Western District of Washington said in a press release issued

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Huawei CFO lawyer says Canadian police officials were 'less than truthful' in testimony

The allegation was part of a wider "pattern of misconduct" that Meng's lawyers argue should lead to her release from house arrest in Vancouver and rejection of the U.S. extradition request.

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Twitter alternative Koo's Chinese investor Shunwei Capital exits firm

Chinese Venture Capital firm Shunwei Capital has exited Bombinate Technologies, the parent company of Koo, after existing investors and a clutch of prominent individuals bought out its minority stake, the company said on Wednesday.

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OnePlus Watch will not run on Google’s WearOS, confirms company

Smartphone maker OnePlus will launch its next-generation OnePlus 9 series smartphones on March 23. Now, the company has also confirmed that it will launch its first smartwatch at the same event.

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Call to follow Australia to make Facebook, Google pay for news reaches Rajya Sabha

"The government must make Google, Facebook and YouTube pay print and news channels for the news content they are using freely," Sushil Modi

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TikTok may have this plan to take on Facebook

Video-sharing platform TikTok may launch a group messaging feature this year, people with knowledge of the discussions told Reuters, putting the Chinese-owned app in more direct competition with social media rivals such as Facebook.

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Ashok Leyland COO sums up Indian LCV industry's milestones, plans, hopes and fears

Nitin Seth, COO, Ashok Leyland, shares his company's business outlook and predicts the road ahead for India's small truck industry in an economy changed by the pandemic. Edited excerpts:

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, Galaxy Tab S7 Lite, New Laptop, Other Upcoming Products Launch Timeline Tipped

Samsung’s upcoming product lineup has been leaked by a tipster. A mini-roadmap shows some of the upcoming products which include the Samsung Galaxy A22 series, the Galaxy Tab S7 Lite, the Galaxy S21 FE, and more.

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Realme Narzo 30 4G, Narzo 30 5G Launch in India ‘Very Soon’, Madhav Sheth Reveals

Realme Narzo 30 launch in India will take place “very soon”, Realme India and Europe CEO Madhav Sheth revealed in a video session. Sheth also said that the recently launched Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G and Narzo 30A are set to receive Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 in early access in the third quarter of 2021.

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Asus ROG Phone 5 Fails Durability Test Miserably, Breaks Under Hand Pressure

Asus ROG Phone 5 is bundled with a detachable fan for intense gaming sessions and in its scratch test, it starts to show marks at level 6. Furthermore, there are rubber stoppers put in place for the charging port that may not last for more than a week. The sides scratch easily as they are made of metal and the SIM tray also lacks rubber lining for extra water protecti...

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Google Chrome rolls out Live Caption feature for easy transcription

Internet search giant Google has added a very useful feature to its Chrome browser that will transcribe audio playing in real-time. The feature — called Live Captions — has been available on Pixel and Galaxy smartphones since some time now. However, now its reach has been expanded to the Chrome browser on the desktop.

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Samsung Galaxy M12 to go on sale today at 12 pm: Price and specs

Samsung Galaxy M12 has a 6.5-inch HD+ Infinity-V display with 720x1600 pixel resolution. It comes with starting price of Rs 10,999.

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View: What carmakers need to tell you about their electric plans

With the onset of electric cars and autonomous vehicles, companies are increasing their focus on technology and technical know-how over the traditional nuts and bolts of putting vehicles together. But it’s hard to see this in their financial statements.

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Redmi Note 10 Pro Max to go on first sale today via Amazon at 12 pm

Redmi Note 10 Pro Max smartphone is backed by a 5020mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. The handset runs on MIUI 12.5-based on Android 11 out of the box.

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Samsung launches the successor of the world’s most ‘popular’ Android phone: Price, specs and more



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Amazon app quiz March 18, 2021: Get answer to these questions to win Emporio Armani watch

Name of the winner will be announced on March 19

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Flipkart daily trivia quiz March 18, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win gifts, discount coupons and more

Only the first 50,000 participants will be eligible for the quiz prize.

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PCs rule, Mac sucks: Intel's message to users and Apple in new ads

In a series of ads, Intel has come out all guns blazing making fun of almost all things Apple.

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YouTube videos to have copyright checks very soon

YouTube assured that in order Checks is not a time-consuming feature on the platform. It said that while copyright checks usually finish within 3 minutes, monetisation checks can take a couple of minutes longer.

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Hacking Apple, Bill Gates and Joe Biden's Twitter accounts leads teen to 3 years in jail

Graham Ivan Clark, the teen who had hacked into — and took control of — the Twitter accounts of Apple, Bill Gates, Joe Biden and several other famous personalities last year has been sentenced to 3 years in jail, as per a report by Tampa Bay Times. He pleaded guilty to the crime and was served the sentence; he also will spend the next 3 years after release in probation. Clark is 18 years old.

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Samsung Galaxy M12 to Go on Sale in India for First Time Today: Price, Specifications, Offers

Samsung Galaxy M12 will go on sale via Amazon India and Samsung.com. Launch offers include a Rs. 1,000 cashback on ICICI Bank credit card and EMI transactions. The sale will begin at 12pm (noon) IST.

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Redmi Note 10 Pro Max First Sale Starts Today at 12 Noon via Amazon, Mi.com: Price, Specifications

Redmi Note 10 Pro Max was launched alongside the Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 10 Pro and will go on sale in India for the first time today, March 18, at 12pm (noon).

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Apple gets boost in French privacy fight, but still faces probe by watchdog

Apple was given a boost on Wednesday as France's antitrust watchdog rejected advertisers' requests to suspend the iPhone maker's upcoming privacy feature, but it still faces a probe into whether it unfairly favours its own products and services.

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Vivo V17 Starts Receiving Android 11-Based Funtouch OS 11 Update in India: Report

Vivo V17 starts receiving Android 11-based Funtouch OS 11 stable updates according to users on Twitter. However, some users are reporting bugs and issues with the update.

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Samsung Galaxy Awesome Unpacked Event Today: How to Watch Livestream, Galaxy A52, Galaxy A72 Expected Price and Specifications

Samsung Galaxy Awesome Unpacked event is taking place later today where the Galaxy A52, Galaxy A52 5G, and Galaxy A72 are expected to debut. The event will begin at 10am ET (7:30pm IST).

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Redmi Note 9 Series, Redmi 9i, Redmi 9 Prime Listed With Price Cuts of Up to Rs. 2,000 in India

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is listed for Rs. 14,999 for the 6GB RAM + 64GB storage model and Rs. 17,499 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage option. This model sees a price cut of up to Rs. 2,000. The new prices are reportedly being offered in retail stores as well, apart from being live on Amazon India and Mi.com. The report says that these prices will be live till March 31...

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How the most-affordable smartphone with 108MP camera from Xiaomi compares to rivals from Samsung, Realme and Vivo



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Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Samsung Galaxy Awesome Unpacked event at 7:30pm today: How to watch live stream

Samsung will host the Galaxy Awesome Unpacked event today. The event will start at 10 am ET (07:30 pm IST). The event will be livestreamed on Samsung newsroom website along with the company’s YouTube channel.

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Exchange leaders say GameStop saga highlights regulatory challenges

The recent trading frenzy around GameStop Corp and other so-called "meme" stocks highlights shortcomings and challenges in the U.S. markets as retail investors become a bigger presence, exchange leaders said.

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Canada asks court to dismiss two of Huawei CFO Meng's arguments in extradition case

Canada has called for two of Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou's main arguments in her fight against U.S. extradition to be dismissed, saying her claims are not backed with evidence and one issue has been ruled on, court documents showed.

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Japan messenger app Line let engineers in China access user data without consent: Report

Japanese messaging app Line, owned by SoftBank Corp's Z Holdings Corp, allowed Chinese engineers at a Shanghai affiliate to access data on Japanese users without seeking their consent, Japanese media reported.

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Samsung Electronics mobile chief says chip supply poses slight problem in Q2



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More US states join Texas-led antitrust lawsuit against Google

Joining the lawsuit filed in December are Alaska, Florida, Montana, Nevada and Puerto Rico, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said. This brings the number of plaintiffs in the lawsuit to 15 states and territories.

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iQoo Neo 5 With Snapdragon 870 SoC, 66W Fast Charging Launched: Price, Specifications

iQoo Neo 5 is on pre-sale in China and boasts of impressive specifications like Snapdragon 870 SoC, up to 12GB of RAM, a 120Hz refresh rate, and more.

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Oppo Reno 5F With Quad Rear Cameras, 30W Fast Charging Launched: Price, Specifications

Oppo Reno 5F runs on Android 11 based ColorOS 11.1. It packs a 4,310mAh battery with 30W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0. The phone is powered by the MediaTek Helio P95 SoC and has a quad camera setup at the back.

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Redmi Note 10 Pro to go on its first sale today at 12pm via Amazon

Redmi Note 10 Pro comes with a starting price of Rs 15,999. The smartphone runs MIUI 12.5-based on Android 11 out of the box. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G processor and has a 6.6-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED screen with HDR10 support and a 120Hz refresh rate.

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Microsoft simplifies Azure Cloud migration in India

In a bid to simplify migration to cloud platforms for organizations in India, Microsoft on Tuesday announced the general availability of Azure Migration Programme and FastTrack for Azure.

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New Google policy may make Android app developers in India 'happy': Details

​Google has reduced from the fee for in-app purchases from 30% to 15% for the first $1M of annual revenue from July 1,2021. But it is still mandatory for all developers to use Google Play Payments for in-app purchases and the deadline for following the same remains unchanged-- March 31, 2022.

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Google makes parents’ lives easier with new Family Link features

Internet search giant Google has announced that it is rolling out new features to its Family Link app which have been most requested by its users. The app will let parents categorise apps as “always allowed” to enable them to use the apps without any time constraints. This means that using these particular apps won’t be counted in the daily screen time of the kid.

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Flipkart daily trivia quiz March 17, 2021: Get answers to these five questions and win gifts and discount vouchers

Only the first 50,000 participants will be eligible for the quiz prize.

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Redmi Smart TV launch in India today at 12 pm: How to watch live stream

Xiaomi already offers smart TVs in India under the Mi brand. But this will be the first time the company will bring a smart TV under the Redmi brand. The launch event will start at 12 pm today. It will be telecast on the company’s social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

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Amazon app quiz March 17, 2021: Get answers to these five questions and win Rs 15,000 in Amazon Pay balance

Results for today’s quiz will be announced on March 18.

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48 popular passwords that have been hacked 50,000-plus times



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Russian government to preinstall apps on Apple iPhones, iPads

Censorship is not a new thing in Russia, but that tech giant Apple is allowing third-party apps to be installed on the iPhones and the iPads is something that doesn’t sit right. The report also adds that the MacBooks may also be included in the list of the devices.

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Redmi Note 10 Pro First Sale Today at 12 Noon via Amazon, Mi.com: Price, Specifications

Redmi Note 10 Pro is set to go on sale in India for the first time today. The Redmi phone comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G and includes up to 8GB of RAM.

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Apple supplier OFilm tells investors it lost 'particular overseas client'

"The impact of this specific customer order change on the company's operations and performance is still under evaluation, and there is considerable uncertainty," the company wrote in a statement, without naming the customer.

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Poco X3 Pro price leaked ahead of official launch

Xiaomi's standalone brand Poco is all set to launch its new smartphone on March 22. Rumours suggest that the company might launch Poco X3 Pro.

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Vivo X60 series phone appears on Amazon ahead of March 25 launch

Ahead of the scheduled launch, the upcoming series has appeared on Amazon India website. The e-tailer has created a separate microsite of the smartphone. “Vivo X60 series..Photography. Redefined. Coming soon,” reads the Amazon page. It also suggests that the smartphone will be available in India via the e-tailer’s iste.

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Monday, March 15, 2021

Samsung Galaxy A72, Samsung Galaxy A52 Marketing Material Tips Colour Options, Specifications, Differences

Samsung Galaxy A72 and Samsung Galaxy A52 are said to differ in display size, battery capacity, and camera features. The marketing material of the two phones leaked online suggests that the Samsung Galaxy A72 may feature a 6.7-inch display whereas the Samsung Galaxy A52 may feature a smaller 6.5-inch display. The Galaxy A72 is expected to have a larger 5,000mAh batter...

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Realme X9 Pro Concrete Edition Images, Specifications Surface Online

Realme X9 Pro Concrete Edition has allegedly appeared on TENAA and also shared on Weibo by a tipster. The phone, which may also be called Realme GT Neo in global markets, is said to be designed by Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa. It may feature a 6.55-inch display and a dual-cell 4,400mAh battery.

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Oppo F15 starts receiving Android 11 update

Oppo has started rolling out Android 11 update for its smartphones. The latest smartphone to join this list is the Oppo F15. The company launched the Oppo F15 in January last year with Android 9.0 Pie operating system out-of-the-box and this is the second major software update of the smartphone.

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PUBG Mobile banned over one million players accounts

Tencent PUBG Mobile has revealed that it has permanently banned over 1 million accounts. The company made this announcement via Twitter and it took this step on the count of cheating.

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Poco X3 Pro Pricing and Storage Variants Surfaces on Retail Listing Ahead of Official Launch

Poco X3 Pro is expected to launch globally on March 22 and in India on March 30. Now, the pricing for the phone has allegedly leaked and it may start at EUR 269 (roughly Rs. 23,300).

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Google Pixel 5a Allegedly Gets BIS Certification, India Launch May Be in the Works

Google Pixel 5a has allegedly surfaced on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website with a model number GR0M2. The purported BIS listing suggests the India launch of the Pixel 5a.

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Realme 8 Unboxing Video Tips Key Features, Design, Retail Box Internals Ahead of India Launch

YouTuber Tech Spurt has released an unboxing video of the Realme 8 Pro ahead of its official March 24 launch. It shows off the retail box of the Pro model – a yellow rectangular box – that houses a 65W SuperDart charger, a USB Type-A to Type-C cable, a clear silicone phone case, a SIM ejector tool, documentation, and the phone itself.

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Future Pixel smartphones won’t get this free Google Photos feature

Last year, Google had announced that it will end the support for unlimited free photos and videos backup at 'high quality'. As per a tweet by Raja Ayyagari, the product manager of Google Photos, the high quality uploads will remain free and unlimited for Pixel 2, 3, 4, and 5 owners. However, this benefit won’t extend to future Pixel smartphones as high quality uploads from those phones will be counted in Google storage only, added Ayyagari in his tweet.

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Tesla's Elon Musk has new title, 'Technoking', unveils NFT-themed song

Tesla Inc added "Technoking of Tesla" to billionaire Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk's list of official titles on Monday, in a regulatory filing that also named finance chief Zachary Kirkhorn "Master of Coin."

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Huawei CFO lawyers seek to add more evidence contesting US extradition

Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou's legal team sought to admit more evidence contesting the U.S. government's account of her fraud case in a Canadian court, promising it was the final attempt days after the judge threw out similar evidence.

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Encrypted messaging app Signal stops working in China

Encrypted messaging app Signal appeared to no longer be working in China without the use of a virtual private network (VPN) on Tuesday morning, users in the country said.

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Samsung to develop autonomous driving chip for Google's Waymo: Media report

Samsung will develop a chip that computes data collected from various sensors installed in autonomous vehicles or centrally controls functions by exchanging information with Google data centres in real time, South Korean newspaper Herald Business reported, citing unnamed industry source.

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FTSE Russell proposes Xiaomi index re-inclusion after court suspends US ban



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Government sees faster redressal of complaints after e-commerce rules notified

The Centre said it is seeing faster redressal of complaints after new rules for e-commerce companies with penal action were notified in July 2020.

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Redmi Note 10 to go on its first sale today at 12 pm via Amazon

Redmi Note 10 is offered in three colour options of Aqua Green, Frost White and Shadow Black. The smartphone has two RAM models — 4GB and 6GB paired with 64GB and 128GB storage capacity. Both these models are priced at Rs 11,999 and Rs 13,999, respectively.

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Flipkart daily trivia quiz March 16, 2021: Get answers to these five questions to win gifts, discount coupons and Flipkart Super coins



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Amazon app quiz March 16, 2021: Get answers to these five questions and win Marshall speaker for free

Result of today’s quiz will be announced on March 17.

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Apple sells more smartwatches and headphones than anyone in the world

According to the latest report by Counterpoint, Apple was the market leader in wearables and hearables in Q4 2020 with a 36.2% market share. The Watch numbers increased by 45.6% and Counterpoint says that it is “thanks to the appeal of three models with different price points (Series 6, Watch SE, Series 3).”

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8 smartphones with 108MP primary camera that are available in India



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Redmi Note 10 First Sale Starts Today at 12 Noon via Amazon, Mi.com: Price, Specifications

Redmi Note 10 will go on sale for the first time in India today, March 16, at 12pm (noon). The phone starts at Rs. 11,999 and goes up to Rs. 13,999.

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Samsung to develop autonomous driving chip for Alphabet's Waymo: Report

Samsung will develop a chip that computes data collected from various sensors installed in autonomous vehicles or centrally controls functions by exchanging information with Google data centres in real time, South Korean newspaper Herald Business reported, citing unnamed industry source.

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Google accidentally leaks Asus Zenfone 8 Flip, Samsung Galaxy A52 4G and other unannounced Android phones

While some of them have already been released, the list has names of smartphones that have not been officially teased yet. Names under the list of unannounced devices include Asus Zenfone 8 Flip, Motorola Moto G100, Realme 8 Pro, Samsung Galaxy A52 4G, A72 4G and A82 4G among others.

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Triumph introduces limited edition of Rocket 3 R Black and Rocket 3 GT Triple Black

Triumph introduces limited edition of Rocket 3 R Black and Rocket 3 GT Triple Black

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Renault launches 2021 Triber

Renault launches 2021 Triber

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Realme 8, Realme 8 Pro Pre-Orders Live on Flipkart Ahead of March 24 India Launch

Realme 8 series smartphones can now be pre-booked on Flipkart ahead of their India launch scheduled for March 24. The series is expected to include the Realme 8 and the Realme 8 Pro smartphones. The Realme 8 Pro has been confirmed to feature a 108-megapixel primary camera.

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HTC Wildfire E3 With Quad Rear Cameras, MediaTek Helio P22 SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

HTC Wildfire E3 is the successor to the Wildfire E2 and has been launched in Russia. It is a budget friendly phone, the international availability for which, is currently unclear.

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How OPPO F19 Pro+ 5G Is Perfect for Power Users

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China's market regulator to launch new rules on online deals

China's market regulator will launch new rules this year to clarify the responsibilities of platform companies involved in online transactions, the state-owned Xinhua News Agency said.

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Meity invites applications for second round of large-scale electronics manufacturing under PLI scheme

The application window for the scheme has been opened till March 31 which may be further extended, as per guidelines issued by the Ministry of Electronics and IT (Meity).

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Facebook says it has started adding labels to all posts about COVID-19 vaccines

Facebook Inc, which has been criticized by lawmakers and researchers for allowing vaccine misinformation to spread on its platforms, said on Monday it has started adding labels to posts that discuss the safety of the shots and will soon label all posts about the vaccines.

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Apple Reportedly Exploring New Technology to Simplify iPhone Battery Replacement Process

Apple could equip an upcoming iPhone model with a new battery technology that allows users to replace the battery without using tweezers, ac...