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30 Jul 2020
New Android malware can steal your banking credentials, Government warns
The cybersecurity agency working for the Government of India has raised alarms over a dangerous new strain of malware on Android.
26 Jul 2020
Google uses Android to track its rivals apps: Report
In a major shocker, a report from The Information has revealed that Google uses Android to track the applications offered by its rivals.
16 Jul 2020
This malware can steal passwords, card data from 300+ apps
After Joker, a new strain of malware called 'BlackRock' has surfaced on the internet.
16 Jul 2020
Police probing origins of money-stealing 'Joker' malware: Details here
Officials from the Maharashtra Police are looking into the origins of a dangerous new malware called 'Joker'.
02 Jul 2020
Shinco's 43-inch 4K Android TV launched at Rs. 21,000
Expanding its range of Android TVs, Shinco has launched the 43-inch model of its Smart TV in India.
01 Jul 2020
Gmail suffers outage, creating work woes for many
In a major shocker, Google's primary email service Gmail has gone down for a number of users around the world.
30 Jun 2020
#TechBytes: Best alternatives to popular Chinese apps banned in India
Amid heightened tensions along the LAC, the Government of India has taken the decision to ban as many as 59 'unsafe' Chinese applications.
30 Jun 2020
TikTok's creators begin switching to Instagram, YouTube after government's ban
A few hours ago, the Government of India imposed a ban on popular video-sharing service TikTok as well as 58 other 'unsafe' Chinese applications.
29 Jun 2020
Meet Chingari, TikTok's latest rival in India
Amid heightened tensions along the LAC, calls to boycott Chinese goods have gone to a whole new level.
22 Jun 2020
This app tells if a product is 'Made in India'
Amid heightened tensions along the LAC, anti-China sentiments have grown significantly in India.
17 Jun 2020
WeChat to TikTok, 52 'China-linked' apps red-flagged by Indian intelligence
As many as 52 'China-linked' apps, including some popular ones, have been deemed unsafe by Indian intelligence agencies.
05 Jun 2020
Nokia's 43-inch 4K Android TV launched; sale on June 8
Expanding its range of Android TVs, Nokia has launched the 43-inch model of its Smart TV in India. Like the existing 55-inch variant, this model has also been manufactured by brand-licensee Flipkart.
05 Jun 2020
TikTok competitor Mitron returns: Here are all the changes
Mitron, the video-sharing app that shot to fame as 'India's answer to TikTok' before being pulled from Google Play Store, has made an official comeback.
03 Jun 2020
'Remove China Apps' removed from Google Play Store: Here's why
Remove China Apps, a viral application that promised to delete apps made by Chinese firms, has been removed from the Google Play Store.
02 Jun 2020
Mitron app removed from Google Play Store: Here's why
Mitron, the video-sharing app that made headlines as India's answer to TikTok, has been pulled from the Google Play Store.
02 Jun 2020
India's new viral app is all about deleting Chinese services
India has got a new viral app that is all about getting rid of Chinese apps/services.
27 May 2020
Soon, Google Assistant will confirm purchases with your voice
In a bid to enable a hands-free shopping experience, Google is working to add a new capability into Assistant, a feature that verifies your voice to authorize a purchase.
26 May 2020
Mitron, India's TikTok clone, rakes 5 million downloads in weeks
As TikTok continues to struggle with the mess of misogynistic content and poor ratings, creators have started embracing a new short-form video-sharing platform called 'Mitron'.
19 May 2020
Why people are downrating TikTok, calling for its ban
TikTok, the popular video-sharing platform from China, has been hit by a series of controversies in India.
19 May 2020
In garb of entertainment, TikTok promotes rape, domestic violence
From being a harmless app meant for leisure, TikTok has turned into a problematic platform, one that brazenly promotes rape, domestic violence, acid attacks, and strokes religious tensions.
11 May 2020
WHO to launch COVID-19 app for countries that need one
Ever since COVID-19 started spreading, health experts have been stressing on the importance of aggressive contact-tracing to fight the pandemic.
04 May 2020
Never talked about charging migrant workers for transport, says Centre
Amid reports that migrant workers were asked to pay to be sent home across states, the Centre on Monday said that it had never talked about charging them for the transport.
03 May 2020
#WeeklyRecap: Free Google Meet, bugs in Chrome, Microsoft Teams, more
The last week of April was all about bugs, glitches, and leaks.
27 Apr 2020
Play Store has a weird bug, and Google is mum
If you see plenty of pending updates on the Google Play Store, better be careful while proceeding to install them.
19 Apr 2020
20 million Aptoide app store users compromised in data leak
In a shocking development, personal data of more than 20 million users of Aptoide, a third-party store for Android applications, has been leaked online.
13 Apr 2020
Now, get latest information on coronavirus via 'WHO COVID-19' app
As rumors continue to grow around the novel coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organization has launched a new 'WHO COVID-19' app.
13 Apr 2020
Now, TikTok has over a billion downloads on Play Store
As the world stays indoors to fight the outbreak of COVID-19, the disease that started spreading from Wuhan and has claimed over one lakh lives, Chinese video-sharing giant TikTok is reaping the benefits.
05 Apr 2020
Aarogya Setu COVID-19 tracker app crosses 1 crore downloads
The government's recently launched Aarogya Setu COVID-19 tracker app has recorded over 1.1 crore downloads in India.
01 Apr 2020
WhatsApp working to enable multi-device support, expiring messages
Despite the hiccups stemming from the outbreak of coronavirus, Facebook-owned WhatsApp is doing everything possible to serve its users around the globe.
29 Mar 2020
Xiaomi launches new a 65-inch 4K TV, Air Purifier 3H
Expanding its product portfolio in the European market, Xiaomi has launched a new smart television and an air purifier through an online event.
28 Mar 2020
Indian government launches a COVID-19 tracking app
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has launched a new "Kavach" app. It assigns a color code indicating your health status, based on COVID-19 symptoms.
25 Mar 2020
Xiaomi takes on rivals with a massive 98-inch 4K TV
When you think of larger than life televisions, the first few names that come to mind are generally Sony, Samsung, and LG. However, this time it's a Chinese brand.
24 Mar 2020
Nokia 43-inch 4K Android TV to be launched soon
Nokia is set to launch a new 43-inch smart television in India soon. The upcoming model has been listed on the company's website and is expected to become available in the coming days.
22 Mar 2020
Motorola 75-inch Android TV available with Rs. 1.41 lakh discount
Planning to upgrade from your old television to a new high-end 4K television? Well, here's something exciting for you.
21 Mar 2020
Huawei silently built app to sideload leading Android apps
Ever since US banned trade with Huawei, the Chinese company has been struggling to draw takers for its new smartphones.
16 Mar 2020
Kodak launches new affordable 4K LED TVs with Dolby Vision
Taking on the likes of Xiaomi, Motorola, Nokia and Vu, Kodak has launched a new CA series of 4K LED TVs in India.
15 Mar 2020
D2h Stream Android set-top box, Alexa-enabled Magic Stick launched
Rivaling Airtel and Tata Sky, Dish TV-owned D2h has launched its own Android-based D2h Stream set-top box in India. The STB aims to bring satellite TV and OTT content to your TV along with all the Android TV OS goodies.
11 Mar 2020
Vu Premium 4K Android TVs launched in India: Specs, price
Rivaling the likes of Xiaomi, TCL, and Thomson, Vu has launched three new 4K televisions as part of its "Premium TV" series in India.
10 Mar 2020
This Xiaomi Mi Band 4 clone costs just $4
If you're looking for an inexpensive fitness band, the M4 fitness band could be right up your alley.
03 Mar 2020
OPPO Enco Free, W31 truly wireless earbuds launched in India
Alongside the Reno 3 Pro premium smartphone, OPPO has launched its Enco Free and Enco W31 truly wireless earbuds in India.
