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23 Jan 2020
IndiaSony's new Walkman costs more than a premium smartphone
It's 2020 and media players still exist, for reasons unknown.
19 Jan 2020
XiaomiThese Samsung, Xiaomi, Nokia smartphones to receive Android 10 update
Google's latest mobile operating system, Android 10, has been out for quite some time, and most of the premium smartphones have already received the new update.
17 Jan 2020
GoogleGoogle likely to launch two mid-range Pixel phones
Google is expected to launch a mid-range version of its latest flagship, the Pixel 4, in a matter of months, perhaps around I/O 2020.
16 Jan 2020
GoogleConfirmed! Nearby Sharing will be Google's answer to Apple AirDrop
For years, Android users have missed an AirDrop-like unified standard to share files quickly and seamlessly, without using the internet.
15 Jan 2020
GoogleSoon, Chrome OS will get Android-like gesture controls
Over the years, Google has been upgrading Chrome OS progressively, bringing it closer to Android and making the experience of the platform better for PCs as well as tablets and hybrids.
13 Jan 2020
OnePlusOnePlus 8 Pro spotted on Geekbench, key specifications revealed
As an upgrade to the OnePlus 7 Pro, the Chinese tech giant OnePlus is all set to launch the OnePlus 8 Pro sometime in mid-2020.
10 Jan 2020
UberUber launches new safety features for Indian users (finally!)
In a major move, ride-hailing giant Uber has launched a bunch of new features to boost the safety of its riders and drivers in India.
10 Jan 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)This Cat smartphone can survive some of the harshest conditions
Cat is known for making strong and practical smartphones and its latest offering, the S32, is no exception.
04 Jan 2020
GoogleGoogle kills another product - digital magazines in News
If you like reading digital magazines, which are the PDF versions of print issues, there is some news for you - from Google.
04 Jan 2020
iOSTelegram's latest update brings new privacy and customization features
Popular instant messaging app Telegram has released a new update that brings dozens of new privacy features, customizations, and improvements.
02 Jan 2020
ZTENetplus Broadband launches IPTV set-top box in India
Netplus Broadband, one of the major broadband service providers in North India, has expanded its services in the country by foraying into the IPTV segment.
02 Jan 2020
XiaomiXiaomi, OPPO, Vivo teaming up to enable file-sharing without internet
Even years after the launch of Apple's AirDrop, Android users don't have a native solution to transfer files without using the internet.
01 Jan 2020
iOSWhatsApp will stop working on these smartphones from today
WhatsApp is withdrawing support for a number of dated smartphones from today.
01 Jan 2020
India#CBSE2022: These 5 apps help you prepare for Board Exams
The CBSE Term 2 Board Examinations are only a few months away and students of Classes 10 and 12 must now start preparing seriously to score well.
26 Dec 2019
iOS#TechBytes: How to transfer WhatsApp chats from Android to iOS
WhatsApp has long been protecting private conversations by backing them up on phones as well as on the cloud.
25 Dec 2019
YouTubeYouTube app gets some nifty features for seamless TV experience
Throughout 2019, YouTube tried expanding its product portfolio by launching a Premium subscription service as well as a dedicated app for music streaming.
25 Dec 2019
TwitterTwitter bug let researcher match 17 MILLION numbers with accounts
In a major case, a security researcher has revealed that a flaw in Twitter's app allowed him to match as many as 17 million numbers to the users of the service.
25 Dec 2019
iOSSmartphone affecting sleep? Here are some ways to fix it
A few days back, scientists at the University of Machester shocked the world by claiming that Night Mode, found on most modern-day smartphones, can negatively affect sleep patterns.
25 Dec 2019
TwitterTwitter bans animated PNGs to protect epileptic users
Microblogging giant Twitter is enforcing a ban on animated PNGs on its platform.
22 Dec 2019
iOSNight Mode more dangerous for eyes, worsens sleep cycle: Study
A few years ago, several studies indicated that blue light from phones/laptops can affect eye health and sleep patterns.
21 Dec 2019
SecurityOnePlus is offering Rs. 5 lakh for hacking its phones
OnePlus is striving hard to protect its customers and their data.
21 Dec 2019
Twitter#BugAlert: Critical security flaw in Twitter, update app immediately
After Facebook, Amazon's Ring, and SonyLIV, microblogging giant Twitter has disclosed a vulnerability, one that may have compromised the accounts of its users.
20 Dec 2019
FacebookFacebook is working on an OS to ditch Google's Android
Facebook, the biggest social network on the planet, is looking to take on Google with its own operating system.
17 Dec 2019
WhatsAppThis bug crashes WhatsApp for entire groups, deletes chat history
WhatsApp - the biggest messaging service on the planet - has become a point of security concern for people around the globe.
17 Dec 2019
Facebook#TechBytes: 5 new features you can try on WhatsApp
Unlike Telegram and Signal, Facebook-owned WhatsApp has been incredibly slow with feature upgrades.
17 Dec 2019
MicrosoftWindows 10 users can now make phone calls from PC
After a long wait, Microsoft has confirmed that calling capabilities are being rolled out for all Windows 10 users.
16 Dec 2019
GoogleUpdated version (79) of Google Chrome for Android is catastrophic
Google recently released Chrome 79 - the latest version of its browser for Android - with predictive phishing protections and the handy ability to warn about compromised passwords.
15 Dec 2019
XiaomiMi Band 3i to go on sale tomorrow via Flipkart
Xiaomi's recently-launched Mi Band 3i, which has so far been available exclusively via the official Mi online store, will go on sale through Flipkart starting tomorrow i.e. December 16.
13 Dec 2019
GoogleNow, you can ask Google Assistant to be your interpreter
Earlier this year, Google announced a new 'Interpreter Mode' to turn its AI-powered Assistant into a translator for people.
11 Dec 2019
iOSWhatsApp won't work on these smartphones from February 2020
WhatsApp will withdraw support for a number of dated smartphones by early next year. The Facebook-owned company has announced that the messaging platform will stop working on Windows Phones after the end of this year.
10 Dec 2019
iOS#TechBytes: How to enable official dark mode in WhatsApp
Even as Android, iOS and a bunch of apps available on both platforms continue to embrace dark mode, WhatsApp, the leading messaging app on the planet, remains devoid of the dark theme.
10 Dec 2019
GmailNow, you can attach multiple emails in Gmail: Here's how
After a redesigned interface, Google is adding a handy new feature into Gmail - the ability to attach multiple emails into one email.
08 Dec 2019
iOS#NewsBytesWeeklyRecap: Nokia TV, Echo Input Portable, Android flaw, and more
In the first week of December, we saw some big developments in consumer tech, thanks to the launch of a Nokia-branded TV and Amazon's first wireless Echo smart speaker.
07 Dec 2019
SecuritySoon, Google may block users from sideloading apps on Android
One of the best things about Android is the flexibility to sideload apps.
03 Dec 2019
SecurityThis Android flaw lets hackers steal banking passwords, account money
Google holds a major chunk of the smartphone market with over 2.5 billion active Android devices.
24 Nov 2019
iOSNow, you will see web page-like 'dynamic' emails in Gmail
Google wants to revamp the experience of emails, and for that, it is bringing a completely new capability into Gmail - called dynamic emails.
23 Nov 2019
iOSNow, Google is killing its Cloud Print service
After shutting down Cardboard and Daydream View, Google has announced the plan to kill another big product, Cloud Print.
22 Nov 2019
MicrosoftMicrosoft Surface Earbuds' release date delayed to 2020
Microsoft's first-ever truly wireless earphones, the Surface Earbuds, which were set to go on sale later this year, will miss their scheduled release date.
17 Nov 2019
iPhoneWhatsApp introduces new Registration Notifications feature: Here's how it works
Just days after improving its platform with new group privacy controls and fingerprint authentication, WhatsApp is now introducing Registration Notifications feature.
16 Nov 2019
SamsungCritical bugs detected in apps pre-installed on Samsung, Xiaomi phones
If you use an inexpensive Android phone with plenty of pre-installed bloatware, better start using an anti-virus.