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Apple acknowledges iPhone X, MacBook Pro issues, offers free repairs
After selling the iPhone X for a year and discontinuing it, Apple has acknowledged a major touch-related issue with the device.
Facebook Dating comes to Canada, Thailand: Details here
Nearly two months after taking off in Colombia, Facebook Dating is coming to two new countries - Thailand and Canada.
Now, all iOS users can become WhatsApp beta testers
There's good news for iOS users.
This year, Facebook removed 14 million terrorist-related posts: Details here
In 2018, Facebook flagged and removed as many as 14 million terror-related posts from its platform.
Vivo X21s with in-display fingerprint sensor launched: Details here
Expanding its portfolio of mid-range devices, Vivo has launched the X21s in China.
Top 6 smartphones expected to launch before 2018 ends
The year 2018 started off with Xiaomi and ASUS budget mobiles making headlines.
Huawei's Android Pie-based EMUI 9.0 releases globally on November 10
Huawei would be rolling out its Android Pie-based EMUI 9.0 OS for 9 smartphones, starting November 10.
Xiaomi's answer to Apple's AirPods launched: Details here
As the latest entrant in the now-evolving market for wireless earphones, Xiaomi has launched the Mi AirDots Youth Edition in China.
These Samsung phones will receive Android Pie-based UI next year
Alongside unveiling its first-ever foldable smartphone, Samsung also showcased a redesigned user interface called One UI at its recently concluded developer conference.
OnePlus releases OxygenOS 9.0.5, improves OnePlus 6T's Screen Unlock
OnePlus's latest flagship, the OnePlus 6T, came with a new Screen Unlock feature - company's name for in-display fingerprint scanning technology.
Now, Chinese authorities can identify people from their walking style
Chinese authorities are taking public surveillance to a whole new level by implementing a new 'gait recognition' technology.
Samsung follows the 'notch trend', reveals new display designs
After staying away from notches for more than a year, Samsung is finally giving in to the trend.
Soon, you'll have 10 minutes to retract sent Facebook messages
Facebook finally appears ready to introduce the much hyped 'unsend' button into its Messenger app.
How to change your phone number on WhatsApp
WhatsApp has become an inescapable part of our lives, and has become a one-stop app for almost every communication need.
OPPO RX17 Pro, RX17 Neo launched: Specifications, features, and price
Expanding its portfolio of mid-range smartphones, Chinese electronics giant OPPO has launched its RX17 Pro and RX17 Neo smartphones in Europe.
Scientists create 'bionic mushrooms' that can produce green power
Scientists, including those of Indian origin, have created a bionic device that generates green power by 3D-printing clusters of cyanobacteria on an ordinary white-button mushroom.
Soon, WhatsApp users will get previews while forwarding messages
WhatsApp appears to be working on a new feature, one that would generate an additional preview pane when messages are being forwarded on the app.
Xiaomi Redmi 6, Redmi 6 Pro available via open sale
Xiaomi's latest budget offerings - the Redmi 6 and Redmi 6 Pro - are now available for purchase via an open sale.
Samsung unveils two-screened foldable phone: Details here
After a long wait, Samsung has finally given a glimpse of its much-hyped foldable smartphone.
Xiaomi's powerful gaming smartphone could globally launch on November 9
XiAomi-backed Black Shark recently launched its latest gaming smartphone - the Black Shark Helo - in China.
AI beats humans at detecting Alzheimer's; does so years ahead
In yet another instance of artificial intelligence (AI) making forays into healthcare, researchers in California recently demonstrated that a trained neural network could accurately diagnose Alzheimer's in patients, years before those patients were actually diagnosed by physicians.
Xiaomi Mi TV 4 65-inch launched: Specifications, features, and price
Expanding its portfolio of smart TVs, Xiaomi has launched a new Mi TV 4 65-inch model in China today.
Realme 2, Realme C1 price increased by upto Rs. 1,000
In a bid to cushion the impact of falling Indian rupee against the US dollar, Realme has increased the prices of Realme C1 and Realme 2 smartphones by up to Rs. 1,000.
#GamingAddiction: Tencent to restrict teens' online gaming time
In a rather surprising but welcoming move, Tencent has made ID-verification mandatory for all its video game players.
Nokia 9 renders confirm five-camera setup: Details here
HMD Global is reportedly working to launch the Nokia 9 smartphone by this year-end.
Watch out! Fake verified "Elon Musk" Twitter accounts scamming people
Back in March, cryptocurrency scammers used the name of Tesla's founder and CEO Elon Musk to fool people into paying bitcoins.
All the new WhatsApp features you should know about
If you thought WhatsApp didn't have enough features to match up with its rivals, it is time to think again.
Apple watchOS 5.1.1: Bricking issue fixed, Group FaceTime support added
Apple has released its latest watchOS 5.1.1 version which fixes a critical bug of the last update that bricked some Apple Watches.
Google Chrome has a new plan to stop shady ads
In a bid to tackle shady online practices, Google is planning to introduce a new set of blocking tools into Chrome.
2019 Apple iPhones may feature upgraded Face ID camera
Apple's next-generation iPhones will come equipped with an upgraded Face ID camera, suggests reputed analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
Samsung teases its foldable smartphone ahead of November 7 unveiling
Samsung is expected to showcase its first-ever (not the world's first) foldable smartphone at the upcoming developer's conference.
How to make group FaceTime calls on iPhones, iPads
With the release of iOS 12.1, Apple added a long-awaited feature into iPhones and iPads - Group FaceTime.
AI can predict a lot, but it's not a movie-buff
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) is increasingly making their way into almost every aspect of our lives, and the movie industry is no exception.
Now, pay your electricity, water bills with NDMC's fridge magnets
In a unique move this weekend, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) launched a new bill payment method - smiley fridge magnets.
Latest Google app update brings strange location bug: Details here
After the weird notch-producing issue, Google has got another major problem to deal with - a bug affecting its Android app.
#LeakPeek: OPPO A7 to launch on November 13
As yet another addition to its portfolio of smartphones, OPPO is expected to launch OPPO A7 on November 13 in China.
How to activate Jio's eSIM on iPhone Xs, Xr
Finally, Reliance Jio users are getting the eSIM facility to enable dual SIM functions on their iPhone Xs, Xs Max, and Xr.
Flipkart festive sale: Buy Nokia 6.1 Plus for Rs. 1,149
Nokia 6.1 Plus is one of the best phones available in India around the Rs. 15,000 mark.
App disguised as currency converter found stealing banking credentials
A seemingly legitimate currency converter app has been caught stealing banking credentials from Android devices.
Redmi Note 6 to launch in China on November 6
Xiaomi is gearing up to launch its latest mid-range smartphone - Redmi Note 6 - in China on November 6.