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20 Jul 2018

India

Indians can now forward 1 WhatsApp message only five times

In its latest attempt to curb spread of misinformation, WhatsApp has launched a new forwarding limit feature.

20 Jul 2018

India

12 'much-needed' features we want to see in WhatsApp

WhatsApp is undoubtedly the most popular instant messaging app with over 1.5bn users worldwide.

20 Jul 2018

Technology

Addicted to smartphone? Try this app to break the addiction

A new app called Siempo helps you prevent smartphone addiction by replacing your device's home screen and giving you more control over notifications.

20 Jul 2018

Samsung

Samsung likely to launch a foldable smartphone in 2019

2019 will be a big year for all smartphones lovers, and more importantly for Samsung fanboys.

19 Jul 2018

India

Nokia 3.1 Android-One smartphone launched in India for Rs. 10,499

HMD Global-owned Nokia brand has launched Nokia 3.1 smartphone in India.

19 Jul 2018

Rajasthan

Rajasthan: IIT Jodhpur brings clay-based photocatalytic water purifying technology

IIT Jodhpur has come up with a low-cost and environment-friendly technology for treating contaminated water by using Rajasthani clay and sunlight.

19 Jul 2018

India

Facebook to start taking down fake news and misinformation

Accused of helping to spur violence in Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and India, Facebook said it will start removing misinformation that leads to physical harm and violence.

19 Jul 2018

India

Vivo Nex launched in India for Rs. 44,990

As the latest flagship to enter India's fast-growing smartphone market, Vivo has launched the Vivo Nex.

19 Jul 2018

Nokia Mobiles

Nokia X5 with dual rear cameras, notch-based display launched

Keeping up with the notched display trend, HMD Global has launched the Nokia X5 in China.

19 Jul 2018

Xiaomi

Mi Max 3 specifications revealed ahead of launch

The stage is set for Xiaomi to unveil its latest phablet-sized smartphone - Mi Max 3.

19 Jul 2018

Samsung

Which smartphones will be launched in the second-half of 2018?

The first half of 2018 is almost over, and the year has already seen notable smartphones being launched.

18 Jul 2018

India

#SmartphonesFaceoff: Jio Phone 2 v/s Nokia 8110 (4G)

When we talk about mobile technology, especially phones, we tend to skew towards smartphones. And rarely do we consider the low-budget feature phones that are used by millions, at least in India.

18 Jul 2018

YouTube

This is how you can become 'anonymous' on Internet

Of late, it has come to light that huge amounts of our data are stored and used without our knowledge by tech giants.

18 Jul 2018

Samsung

Like 2018 iPhones, Galaxy S10 will come in three variants

What appears as the latest trend in the smartphone space, OEMs these days, launch flagships along with a premium model and a low-spec variant, just like say Xiaomi's Mi 8, Mi 8 Explorer Edition, and Mi 8 SE.

18 Jul 2018

Space News

10 more moons discovered around Jupiter, one is an oddball

In a rather notable finding, astronomers have discovered 10 new moons orbiting Jupiter, bringing its total satellites to a whopping 79 - by far the most moons found orbiting any planet.

18 Jul 2018

Smartphones

Your OnePlus 6 camera is getting a major upgrade

If at all there is anything to complain about the OnePlus 6, one could perhaps nitpick on its camera quality.

18 Jul 2018

Audi

2018 Audi Q7, Audi Q3 Design Edition launched in India

As special variants of its luxury Q7 and Q3 SUVs, Audi has launched the new 'Design Edition' in India.

18 Jul 2018

Xiaomi

Xiaomi's latest Android One smartphones to launch on July 24

Xiaomi's latest Android One smartphones, the Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite, will be launched on July 24 at a global event in Madrid, Spain.

18 Jul 2018

iPhone

This is how you can access WhatsApp features before others

Following reports that WhatsApp was testing two new features to be incorporated into the notifications panel, the Facebook-owned messaging service has now beta-rolled out the 'Mute' option on the notification panel.

17 Jul 2018

India

Vivo Y71i with face-unlock launched in India for Rs. 8,990

As a trimmed down variant of the Y71 smartphone, Vivo has launched the Vivo Y71i in India.

17 Jul 2018

Nokia Mobiles

Nokia X5 with notch-based display could launch in China, tomorrow

As its second smartphone to sport a notched display after Nokia X6, HMD Global is expected to launch Nokia X5 in China tomorrow, according to reports.

17 Jul 2018

Education

8 Indian institutes launch LEAP, Rs. 40cr microscope for atoms

Atoms are an integral area of research for science, so eight reputed Indian institutions came together, pooled in Rs. 40cr and developed a remotely operable microscope.

17 Jul 2018

Android

WhatsApp Android beta gets 'Mute' button for notifications panel

Following reports that WhatsApp was testing two new features to be incorporated into the notifications panel, the Facebook-owned messaging service has now rolled out the 'Mute' option on the notification panel for all users having the latest WhatsApp beta version on their Android devices.

17 Jul 2018

Technology

Aston Martin unveils its concept luxury flying car

As an expression of interest in flying cars, luxury car maker Aston Martin has unveiled its concept of a personal aerial vehicle and it is as luxurious as you would expect.

17 Jul 2018

India

The best available smartphones in India with 8GB RAM

Loosely speaking, RAM allows your smartphone/device to instantaneously store and access information that it requires to perform various computing tasks.

17 Jul 2018

Android

#WorldEmojiDay: The woman who decides how Google's emojis look like

Jennifer Daniel is the director of Android emojis at Google, or more loosely, the company's emoji interpreter.

17 Jul 2018

Samsung

12 best 'selfie' smartphones for every budget segment in India

In this era of selfies and social media, the front camera on a smartphone has become an important deciding factor for buyers.

17 Jul 2018

Instagram

Here are the 5 apps that every entrepreneur should use

Are you a self-starter, energetic, creative and determined individual? Simply, in one word are you an entrepreneur?

17 Jul 2018

India

Honor 9N to launch on July 24 in India

Putting an end to all Honor 9i and Honor Play speculations, Honor has confirmed that it will launch the Honor 9N in India on July 24.

16 Jul 2018

Xiaomi

Xiaomi to soon launch Mi Band 3 Explorer Edition

As a complementing wearable to the Mi 8 Explorer Edition, Xiaomi has teased the Explorer Edition of its latest Mi Band 3, hinting at its imminent launch.

16 Jul 2018

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy Note 10 to get in-display ultrasonic fingerprint-scanner

Samsung has confirmed that its upcoming flagship devices will feature an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.

16 Jul 2018

WhatsApp

How to protect your WhatsApp account against hacking

Despite WhatsApp being end-to-end encrypted, it is possible for the popular chat app to be hacked.

16 Jul 2018

Google

#TechBytes: A guide to using Google Chrome extensions safely

With nearly 60% of market share across all platforms as of June 2018, Google Chrome sits on the throne of internet browsers.

16 Jul 2018

Jammu

India has its own 'Ant-Man.' No, he's not an actor!

When Dr. Himender Bharti, a myrmecologist (one who studies ants) was asked to peer-review a manuscript describing the discovery of an ant species in Jammu and Kashmir, little did he know the surprise in store.

16 Jul 2018

India

Meet Tronx One: A made in India electric crossover bike

Tronx Motors, India-based Smartron's subsidiary company, has launched an electric crossover bike in India - the Tronx One. It is essentially a bicycle with an electric motor.

16 Jul 2018

India

OnePlus 6 Red Edition goes on sale today via Amazon

The recently launched OnePlus 6 Red Edition will go on sale in India today via Amazon and OnePlus India e-store starting 12pm.

16 Jul 2018

Apple

Apple updates its MacBook Pros with latest Intel processors

Apple has quietly updated its top-tier line up of laptops which includes the 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pros with Touch bars.

15 Jul 2018

Google

Google's Phone app can now filter spam calls

Google has updated its Phone app to add a feature that will detect spam calls and filter them out.

15 Jul 2018

iPhone

Apple's 2018 product line-up leaked: Details here

According to a leak by one of the most reliable tipsters of Apple product news, the tech giant is expected to launch a slew of new products later this year, including three iPhones, next-generation iPad Pros, an all-new MacBook Air, an 11-inch iPad, revamped Mac Minis, a new iMac, upgraded Apple Watches, and the long-delayed AirPower wireless charging pad.

15 Jul 2018

India

Huawei to soon launch Nova 3 series smartphones in India

Huawei's newest smartphones, the recently unveiled Nova 3 and upcoming Nova 3i, will soon be made available in India and other countries after their launch in China.