November 19th, 2018 11:58 AM 6 COMMENTS

Apple Defends its Billion Dollar Deal With Google by Claiming the Latter as Best Search Engine

Google Search engine that is the default platform for iOS users is the best, Apple CEO Tim Cook has said, adding that they put in controls in their Safari web browser to safeguard users' data. In an interview with Axios on HBO on Sunday night, Cook defended Apple's billion-dollar deal with Google that keeps Google Search a default search platform on its devices. "I think their search engine is the... Read More

November 16th, 2018 10:56 AM 2 COMMENTS

Realme Teases New ‘U’ Series Smartphone Launch With MediaTek Helio P70 Chipset

Realme already confirmed that it would be the first brand to launch a smartphone with the all-new MediaTek Helio P70 chipset. Today, Realme has posted a tweet stating that it will be unveiling a new 'U' series smartphone in India very soon and it will be the world's first handset with Helio P70 chipset. Besides the new series name, the newly-formed company did not reveal any information regarding the product.... Read More

November 15th, 2018 1:50 PM 0 COMMENTS

Google Maps Now Lets Users to Connect With Business Profiles in Nearby Locations

Google is rolling out a capability on Maps that would let users connect with business profiles in the nearby locations, helping them with the opportunity to ask questions while looking for things to do and places to go or shop. "You'll see your messages with the businesses you connect with via 'Business Profiles' in the side menu, within the Google Maps app on both, Android, as well as iOS devices,"... Read More

November 14th, 2018 2:27 PM 4 COMMENTS

Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) to Debut in India on November 20, Price Expected to Be Around Rs 35,000

Samsung already confirmed that it's going to launch the quad-camera smartphone- the Galaxy A9 (2018) in India this month. Until now, we didn't have any information on when Samsung is going to launch the smartphone, but today, it has sent out media invites confirming the phone will be launching in India on November 20. According to industry sources close to IANS, the 2018 edition of Galaxy A9 will be priced... Read More

November 13th, 2018 7:19 PM 8 COMMENTS

Binny Bansal Flipkart Group CEO Resigns Following a Serious Personal Misconduct Probe

Flipkart Group CEO and co-founder Binny Bansal today resigned following a probe into an alleged "serious personal misconduct", the firm's new parent Walmart said. Bansal, 37, has strongly denied the allegation, the American retail giant said in a statement. His decision to step down follows an independent investigation done on behalf of Flipkart and Walmart, even though the probe "did not find evidence to corroborate the complainant's assertions against Binny", it... Read More

November 13th, 2018 2:02 PM 1 COMMENTS

BSNL Entry-Level Prepaid STV 29 Revised to Offer Unlimited Calling and 1GB Data Benefit

Apart from the festive offers which it launched last month, state-run telecom service provider Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited or BSNL did not launch anything exciting. But the telco has revised its Rs 29 prepaid recharge which used to be the best entry-level prepaid plan in the industry. The latest change from BSNL is valid across all the 20 telecom circles where BSNL is operating and it still ships with unlimited calling,... Read More

November 13th, 2018 11:07 AM 2 COMMENTS

WhatsApp Selects 20 Research Teams Worldwide to Curb the Fake News Spreading

Facebook-owned WhatsApp today announced that it had selected 20 research teams worldwide - including experts from India and those of Indian origin -- who will work towards how misinformation spreads and what additional steps the mobile messaging platform could take to curb fake news. Shakuntala Banaji from London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), Anushi Agrawal and Nihal Passanha from Bengaluru-based media and arts collective "Maraa" and Ramnath Bhat from... Read More

November 12th, 2018 5:50 PM 0 COMMENTS

OnePlus to Set Up R&D and Experience Centres in Hyderabad

Premium smartphone maker OnePlus will be setting up a Research and Development centre and an experience centre here, a senior Telangana government official said Monday. "OnePlus is setting up R&D Centre and also experience centre in Hyderabad. As of now, they are looking for space for setting up the R&D centre," Jayesh Ranjan Principal Secretary IT and Industries told PTI without revealing details about investment and manpower requirement. OnePlus officials... Read More

November 11th, 2018 6:11 PM 24 COMMENTS

Reliance Jio Now to Display Its Dominance in DTH and Entertainment Sector

After stirring the telecom market with its competitive 4G offerings, Reliance Jio is now aiming to dominate the Indian DTH and broadband sectors. With its recent partnerships with Hathway Cable and DEN Networks, the telco has already thrown its intentions of capturing both the markets. Both Hathway and DEN Networks have a significant share in the Indian cable and broadband markets, and the partnership with these firms will help Jio... Read More

November 11th, 2018 3:13 PM 36 COMMENTS

Sunday Talk: User Experience or Specifications, What Matters the Most in a Smartphone for You?

Lately, we have seen a lot of smartphone launches in India. Brands such as Xiaomi, Realme, Oppo, Vivo, OnePlus, Motorola, HMD Global, all have launched at least one smartphone in the last two months to take advantage during the festive season. Realme, which is the new smartphone brand making all the headlines in India because of its aggressive pricing. Then there's good-old Xiaomi sticking to its Honest Pricing tagline all... Read More

November 11th, 2018 12:41 PM 1 COMMENTS

Sterlite Tech Steps into Telecom Network Solutions, Plans to Supplement Fibre Growth in the Country

Sterlite Tech, a company owned by Vedanta Resources has stepped into the telecom network market after making its name in the fibre manufacturing segment. The company has made its foray into the sector by presenting a Proof of Concept (PoC) for its latest product as Reliance Jio’s solution for last mile connectivity. In its statement to ET, group chief executive of Sterlite Tech said, “We are looking beyond fibre. We... Read More

November 9th, 2018 7:10 PM 2 COMMENTS

Number of Connected Things in Use Will Go Up to 25 Billion by 2021: Gartner

The number of connected things in use will go up to 25 billion by 2021, from 14.2 billion in 2019, according to a Gartner forecast on Friday. As the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to expand, the need for a governance framework that ensures appropriate behaviour in the creation, storage, use and deletion of information related to IoT projects will become increasingly important, Gartner said in its report titled "Top... Read More

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