Apple's next generation of iPhones will bring "True Color iPad Pro" screen technology to its smartphones for the first time.
36.6 mn data records breached in India last year
Nearly 36.6 million data records were compromised in India last year in 33 data breaches -- a 14 per cent rise as compared to 2015, a new report said on Monday.Microsoft's new programme to advance digital learning
Advancing its efforts to digitally transform education in the country, Microsoft India on Monday rolled out #TeachYourChildren programme.Sony introduces Xperia XZs with 'Motion Eye' camera
Sony India on Monday launched its new flagship smartphone Xperia XZs at Rs 49,990 that comes with "Motion Eye" camera to make photography experience immensely creative.Reliance Jio Faster Than Airtel And Idea: Shows TRAI Myspeed Data
The fastest operators in terms of download speed are Jio,BSNL's Rs 249 broadband plan offers 10GB data per day
State-owned BSNL is stepping up efforts to sustain in the highly competitive Telecom industry. It has introduced a mouth-watering wireline broadband plan under which broadband users will get 10GB data every day, as well as, unlimited calling for as little as Rs 249.Nokia 9 specs leaked in full
The leak, obtained by NokiaPowerUser , suggests that the Nokia 9 will have a 5.5-inch QHD OLED screen, Snapdragon 835 chipset, 6GB of RAM, 22MP dual-lens Carl Zeiss rear camera and a 12MP front-facing snapper.#TodayInTech - March 30
Facebook to stop working on selected devices
According to a report in Independent on Wednesday, Facebook will end support for devices running some older versions of the apps, including v55 of the Facebook app and v10 of Messenger onArtificial Intelligence be used in Indian Banks
In the next stage of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, banks will use AI to help understand the intentions and emotions of customers for better interaction, a new report from Global professional services company Accenture said on Wednesday.Oppo fires Chinese employee who tore Indian flag
Chinese smart phone maker Oppo on Wednesday said it has sacked an employee who is accused of tearing up an Indian national flag and throwing it into the dustbin at a company office here, a day after the incident kicked up a furore.Facebook live now supports 360-degree video
Facebook Live is adding a whole new way to stream events and daily goings-on as the streaming platform opens up 360-degree video to all users.Android founder's mystery device runs on Android
A remark from Alphabet executive chairman Eric Schmidt claims the phone designed by Rubin's new company, Essential, will be available for "Android users."Samsung Launches Galaxy S8 And Galaxy S8+
The company took the wraps off from Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S8 smartphone along with the Galaxy S8+. Company’s voice assistant tech Bixby also made its debut right at the beginning of the event.Act Fibernet launches 1Gbps internet connection
ACT Fibernet on Thursday launched 1Gbps wired broadband internet service in Hyderabad. The service costs Rs 5999 and offers 1Gbps internet service with 1TB data usage per month.#TodayInTech- March 29
Banks to use AI for better customer interaction: Accenture
Banks will soon use AI to help understand the intentions of its customers, says a report from professional services companyAccenture.
Aadhaar secure says Minister after Sakshi Dhoni raises privacy concerns
After former Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's wife Sakshi raised privacy issues over details of the cricketers Aadhaar card being leaked onTechnology is vulnerable but has to be used: Jaitley
Responding to Opposition's fears that linking income tax returns and bank accounts with Aadhaar mayresult in hacking, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said that the fear of technology being susceptible to misuse does not mean we should not use it.Micromax launches Dual 5 smartphone (or a rebranded Qiku 360 Q5?) for Rs 24,999
With an aim to achieve a 10 per cent market share of the premium smartphone category in 2017, Micromax launched its first Dual Camera smartphone called Dual 5 at Rs 24,999.
Google rolls out Knowledge Graph in Bengali language
Google announced the introduction of Knowledge Graph in the Bengali language on Google Search. Knowledge Graph received praises from all over as a significant value addition to the iconic search.
'Indian wearable market clocks 2.5 mn units in 2016'
The wearable market in India saw a shipment of 2.5 million units in 2016 with Goqii andAirtel completes Bharti Infratel's 11% stake sale to Nettle
Bharti Airtel has completed the sale of 11.32 per cent stake in Bharti Infratel to Nettle Infrastructure Investments for Rs 6,806 crore, says a regulatory filing by the company.Twitter expands pre-roll ads to Periscope video
As video viewership on Twitter continues to grow, the mirco-blogging website introduced pre-roll ads on its live video streaming app Periscope.#TodayInTech -March 28
Truecaller joins hands with Google to enhance video calling
Leading communication app Truecaller has tied up with Google to integrate the tech giant's video calling app Duo within the Truecaller app.Along with this integration, Truecaller also announced a completely new redesign of the Android app that will include a broader array of features, including SMS filter, Flash Messaging and Truecaller Pay.
Apple releases iOS 10.3, watchOS 3.2, macOS 10.12.4, and more
Apple has been beta testing the update features from quite sometime now. The has company has finally released the latest updates for supported devices. It has rolled out iOS 10.3, watchOS 3.2, tvOS 10.2 and macOS 10.12.4 along with security updates for OS X Yosemite and El Capitan.Xiaomi aims to create 20,000 jobs in India
Chinese technology major Xiaomi's founder Lei Jun on Monday said India was one of the important markets for the company and it aims to create 20,000 jobs in the next three years.ASUS launched ZenBook UX330 in India
Taiwanese electronics giant ASUS on Tuesday launched ZenBook UX330 premium ultrabook with a full body aluminium design inspired by the Swiss watch and a Japanese Zen garden. The notebooks are available across all online retailers at a starting price of Rs 76,990 in two exclusive colours—rose gold and quartz grey.Sony unveils 'world's fastest' SD card
Sony India on Tuesday launched its new "world's fastest" SF-G Series SD card that comes with enhanced features specially designed for professional photographers and videographers.The Moto X is rumoured to come with a dual-lens camera
Four images supposedly showing the phone were shared by Jerry Yin on Google+ and they include a dual-lens camera for the first time on a Motorola handset. One of the images also reveals some specs, including a Snapdragon 625 chipset, 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage.How Samsung plans to bring back the Galaxy Note 7
Addressing the worry that each of the millions would stack in a landfill, Samsung has a three-pronged plan to reduce waste and reuse components that weren’t affected by the Note 7’s explosive tendencies.Moto G5 launching in India on April 4
Moto India did not launch the G5 in India initially, but the company has startedsending out media invites for its launch event on April 4. It is expected to be priced around Rs 10k-13k and could be Flipkart exclusive like its elder sibling.Sony Xperia XZs to launch in India soon
Sony has started sending out invites for the launch of the Xperia XZs on April 4. To recall, the smartphone was launched recently at the MWC 2017.Panasonic launches 'LUMIX GH5' camera in India
Targetting professional photographers and videographers, Panasonic India on Tuesday launched its new flagship camera "LUMIX GH5" that can capture 6K photos.#TodayInTech- March 27
Facebook will test GIFs in comments
“Everyone loves a good GIF and we know that people want to be able to use them in comments,” a Facebook spokesperson told TechRadar in a statement. "So we're about to start testing the ability to add GIFs to comments and we'll share more when we can, but for now we repeat that this is just a test.”Uber suspends self-driving cars after a crash
US ride-hailing company Uber has suspended its self-driving cars from the roads after an accident involving one such vehicle, the media reported on Sunday.BSNL Offers 1GB of Free Data to Subscribers
BSNL has announced 1GB of free data offer for its non-Internet users. The company says those subscribers who do not use Internet services or have a BSNL GSM data pack will be can avail free data.Xiaomi looking to increase offline share to 50%
In an exclusive interview to Economic Times, Xiaomi CEO, Lei Jun said that the company will aim at increasing its offline presence by 50 percent in 2017. Also, where Lei Jun claimed that Xiaomi will target the $15 billion mark for the revenue worldwide, the company will try to hit the $1 billion revenue mark in 2017.Reliance Jio could extend deadline for Prime membership
According to a report from TeleAnalysis, the company may extend the deadline to sign-up for the Jio Prime membership because of lower than expected registrations. It is said that only 22-27 million existing Jio users have enrolled for the Prime membership, which is 50 percent less than company’s expectations.Google launching a new app for editing and sharing photos
According to a new report , Google is looking to get back in the social media game by launching a new application which lets users edit and share photos online.Nokia 150 launched in India
The company has now officially launched the budget ranged Nokia 150 in India via Amazon and Flipkart. Priced at just over Rs 2,000, the handset is not yet available for purchase.Panasonic launches two smartphones and a virtual assistant
Panasonic India on Monday launched two new Eluga smartphones—Eluga Ray X and Eluga Ray Max in India. Along with the smartphones, the company took the wraps off the new Arbo virtual assistant from the company. The newly launched smartphones are the first to feature company’s virtual assistant Arbo.#TodayInTech- March 23 Oppo F3 Plus with dual-front camera launched
Oppo India today unveiled the selfie-centric Oppo F3 Plus smartphone with dual-front camera. The smartphone will be available for pre-booking on Snapdeal starting 23rd March’ 17 and open to regular sale starting 1st April’17. It is priced at Rs 30,990 and will be available in Black and Gold colours.Midnight Black OnePlus 3T with 128GB of storage launched in India
OnePlus has now announced a limited edition Midnight Black version of the OnePlus 3T with 128GB of storage on board. It will still cost Rs 34,999 via Amazon India starting March 31. Stocks will be limited as this is a special edition variant. You will be able to pre-order the device today i.e. March 23 starting 2PM.Free Wi-Fi service to students in Bihar
The Bihar government on Wednesday launched an ambitious programme to provide free WiFi facilities in colleges and universities.Google Maps introduces real-time location sharing
Users will be able to share their real-time location with anyone and the people they share with will be able to see the location on Android, iPhone, mobile web and desktop.Google’s Duo now has voice-only calls feature
Audio calls are coming to Duo , allowing users to stay in touch without having to rely on their phone's camera.Zen Mobile launches Admire Swadesh at Rs 4,990
The device is powered by 1.3GHz Quad Core processor and runs on Android Marshmallow 6.0 operating system, blended with 1GB RAM and 8GB on-board memory which can be expanded up to 32 GB.Fossil plans to launch 300 new smartwatches this year
Tech companies may have largely gone quiet on the smartwatch front, but Fossil is set to pick up the slack, as it’s announced that it will be bringing out 300 new touchscreen and hybrid watches this year, split across all its brands.LG Stylus 3 silently launched in India at Rs. 18,500
The smartphone features 5.7-inch HD display, an octa-core MediaTek MT6750 processor clocked at 1.5GHz with 3GB of RAM and 16GB of inbuilt storage.#TodayInTech- March 21
Digital transactions take a dip
The value of digital transactions nationwide declined marginally (1.5 per cent) to Rs 92.6 lakh crore ($1.4 trillion) in February 2017 from Rs 94 lakh crore in November 2016 ($1.42 trillion), according to representative data (provisional) on electronic payments released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).Xiaomi to launch successors of Redmi 3S and Redmi 3S Prime in India
Xiaomi will be soon launching the successors of Redmi 3S and Redmi 3S Prime. Manu Kumar Jain, VP at Xiaomi, announced the news during Redmi 4A launch event and on his Twitter handle as well.Selfie-centric Gionee A1 with 16MP front camera launched in India
The Gionee A1 has been officially announced for the Indian markets today, however, the price of the phone is not unveiled. The handset will be available for pre-booking from March 31 onwards, and that's the only confirmation that has come out till now.LeEco announces offers on its Super4 ecotv Series
The internet and technology company LeEco announced its partnership e-commerce giant Amazon, for its newly launched next generation ecotvs in India. To kick-start the partnership and incentivize consumers, several great offers have been extended which are proving to be a big hit.Now you can download live videos from Instagram
Instagram has released an update to its app on both Android and iOS platforms. The update brings a much-awaited feature to download the live videos once broadcast ends.Ookla clarifies on Airtel's speed test controversy
A day after Reliance Jio lodged a complaint with the advertising watchdog against broadband tester Ookla declaring Airtel as the 'Fastest Mobile Network' in India, Ookla on Tuesday clarified that test was based on third and fourth quarter data of 2016.BSNL rolls out plan to provide 2GB data per day at Rs 339
"To compete with Jio and other private players, we have introduced the cheapest plan with a rental value of Rs 339 per month. Under this plan, the consumer will get 2GB per day," said Sanjiv Tyagi, General Manager, BSNL."In a month, the consumer will get 30 GB data and 25 minutes free call per day. After consumption of 25 minutes a levy of 25 paisa per minute will be imposed," he added.
Apple shares rise before reported launch event
Driven by a series of rumoured new products launch this week, Apple shares on Monday surged one per cent to hit an all-time high of $141.46.#TodayInTech- March 20
Camera-centric Nubia Z11 Mini S Launched in India
The Z11 MINI S features a 23MP rear camera sensor coupled with SONY IMX318 Exmor RS sensor and a ƒ2.0 aperture. The 13MP front camera is coupled with SONY IMX258 CMOS, 5 piece lens, ƒ2.0 aperture and a 80-degree wide angle with skin-retouching feature. Priced at Rs 16,999, nubia Z11 MINI S will be available on Amazon starting from March 21, 4 PM onwards.Xiaomi Redmi 4A debuts in India at Rs 5,999
Xiaomi today unveiled its entry-level smartphone, the Redmi 4A in Indian market. It has been priced at Rs. 5,999, which obviously means it will target the budget segment. It will be available for sale on 23 March 2017 at 12 noon on Mi.com and Amazon India for 5,999 and the Rose Gold will be available from April 6th.Vodafone India and Idea Cellular merge
The combined entity is going to be the largest telecommunications service provider in the country with about 400 million customers, 35 percent customer market share, and 41 percent revenue market share. To put in perspective, Airtel has 31.7 percent revenue market share.Xiaomi opens another manufacturing unit in India
Reaffirming its commitment to 'Make in India' after logging $1 billion in revenue in the country last year, Chinese smartphone-maker Xiaomi on Monday announced its second manufacturing unit in partnership with Taiwanese electronics major Foxconn in Andhra Pradesh.Qualcomm Unveils 205 Mobile Platform
Qualcomm has unveiled an entry-level processor dubbed as Qualcomm 205, which is engineered to bring 4G connectivity to low-end smartphones and feature phones.McDonald’s India app leaks millions of user data
A new report published by security firm Fallible has ascertained that the McDonald’s India app left some of its security safeguards vulnerable, allowing third party sources to easily gather customer information.Fitbit could launch a new smartwatch this year
As per a new report, Fitbit will unveil a brand new smartwatch later this year. This will finally mark the company’s entry into the smartwatch market, following the lead of several other fitness companies.IBM unveils new Watson-based solution to protect devices
The MaaS360 Advisor will use machine learning to analyze devices on the network and recommend policies, patches and customized best practices to better manage and protect them.#TodayInTech- March 17
Indians don't steal jobs in US, they create
IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Friday said the government had voiced its concern regarding the H1-B visa issue to the US and added that Indians do not steal but create jobs.New update rolls out for OnePlus 3, OnePlus 3T
OnePlus has started rolling out OxygenOS 4.1.0 OTA update based on the latest version of Android Nougat (v7.1.1) for OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T. The OxygenOS 4.1.0 comes with several improvements and also has the latest March security patch for both the smartphones.Live streaming on Twitter could be real
According to a report in the Information on Thursday, Twitter will allow media firms to plug directly into Twitter's software to go live by opening its streaming application programming interface (API) to them.Tribunal asks TRAI to re-examine Reliance Jio offers
The telecom tribunal on Thursday asked the sector regulator to re-examine issues pertaining to Reliance Jio's free promotional offers. However, no stay was given on the offers.LeEco to sell 49-acre Silicon valley site
Chinese technology conglomerate LeEco is looking to sell a 49-acre U.S. Silicon Valley property less than a year after buying it from Yahoo Inc, sources said, in what is the latest effort by the firm to ride out a cash crunch.Intex Aqua Trend Lite launched at Rs 5,690
The 'Aqua Trend Lite' smartphone features a 5-inch display and is powered by a 1.25GHz quad-core processor. It offers 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM with support for expandable memory of up to 128GB. The smartphone runs on Android Marshmallow 6.0 OS and houses a 2,600mAh.Huawei P10 Lite finally announced
Huawei didn’t announce a P10 Lite alongside the Huawei P10 and Huawei P10 Plus , but leaks left little doubt that a Lite model was on the way, and now it’s been confirmed.Xiaomi Mi 6 could use the Snapdragon 821
Xiaomi’s next major flagship, known as the Mi 6, is expected to break cover later this year. An early report mentions that the company might be looking to launch the flagship with a Snapdragon 821 processor instead of the Snapdragon 835.eBay India and Flipkart could soon merge
According to a new report, among the flurry of investors that Flipkart is currently talking to, eBay and Tencent Holdings are two of them. It is said that eBay is looking to invest about $500 million in Flipkart, and subsequently merge its online store with Flipkart.#TodayInTech- March 16
BSNL offers 56GB data, unlimited calling for 339
“The benefits customer will get under the Combo STV (special tariff voucher) of Rs 339 are unlimited calls in BSNL network and unlimited data with fair use policy of 2 GB per day with validity of 28 days,” BSNL said in a statement.LeEco launches Super 4 Series Smart TVs
LeEco has officially launched its latest Super 4 Series Smart TV lineup in the country in 40, 43 and 50-inch models respectively.
Coolpad Note 5 Lite launched at Rs 8199
The Coolpad Note 5 Lite comes with a 5-inch HD (1280 x 720p) IPS LCD display, quad-core Mediatek MT6735CP chipset clocked at 1GHz coupled with 3GB of RAM and 16GB of on-board storage.Now shake your phone to pay at Starbucks
Starbucks India has now launched new mobile applications for Android and iOS, allowing users to pay for their coffee directly from their smartphone. This digital payments application works with your Starbucks Card, which is needed to authenticate your account and accrue or claim reward points.CEO Bhavin Turakhia invests $25 million in Flock
Flock today announced that CEO Bhavin Turakhia plans to invest $25 million into the company to enhance product innovation and meet global demand. Bhavin’s recent investment is an addition to initially invested $20 million.Bharti Airtel selling non-controlling equity of Bharti Infratel
Bharti Airtel’s tower network, known as Bharti Infratel, is seeing some changes as of today. Airtel has decided to sell off its non-controlling equity (21.63%) to its own company, Nettle or any other potential buyer.Google Maps transit feature reaches seven more Indian cities
The newly added cities are Chandigarh, Lucknow, Vadodara, Indore, Mysore, Surat and Coimbatore.WhatsApp text 'Status' feature returns
Soon after attracting backlash over its Snapchat-like 'Stories' feature, WhatsApp has revived its text 'Status' option while keeping its image-based replacement, a media report said.Dell offers discount for students
Keeping in mind the needs of students headed for their new academic session, Dell on Thursday announced 'Back to School for 2017' campaign with a range of exclusive offers on select Dell Inspiron notebooks, desktops and all-in-one PC's.Bharat Net project to link 2.5 lakh gram panchayats
Communications Minister Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said the government will finish the task of connecting around 2.5 lakh gram panchayats through high speed broadband under its Bharat Net Project by the end of 2018.#TodayInTech- March 15 Samsung’s own site confirms Bixby AI assistant
In a new version of its privacy policy , under the ‘voice services’ heading, the Samsung Italy website mentions Bixby by name, basically confirming that’s what it will launch under, and confirming that it is, indeed, launching.Uber pushes smart travel in collaboration with Jet Airways
Guests booking their flights on the app and using Uber for the first time will benefit from a discount of Rs 150 across their first three rides by using the promo code JETUBER.Nokia 7 and Nokia 8 leaked
According to sources speaking to NokiaPowerUser , the Nokia 7 and Nokia 8 are currently in testing at the company. Both are said to use the mid-range Snapdragon 660 chipset, have fingerprint scanners and support fast charging.Motorola Moto G5 Plus launched in India starting at Rs. 14,999
Motorola has priced the Moto G5 Plus at Rs. 14,999 for the 3GB + 16GB version, while the 4GB + 32GB version costs Rs. 16,999. It will be available exclusively on Flipkart starting midnight.Oppo F3 Plus with dual selfie camera set to launch on March 23
Chinese mobile manufacturer Oppo has announced on its Twitter handle that it is going to unveil a dual selfie camera phone, F3 Plus, in five international markets: India, Indonesia, Myanmar, the Philippines and Vietnam on 23rd March 2017.New leaks about Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL surfaces
An Android open source collaboration page reveals two codenames that appear to be successors to the Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL. The names are 'walleye' and 'muskie', two freshwater fish that echo another pair of aquatic life.Xiaomi Redmi 4 series expected to debut in India on March 20
Xiaomi has sent out media invites for the event, and it has also started promulgating the launch on social media channels. The invite says, 'Time to get Smarter' and the ‘A’ in smarter is written as ‘4’ in bold red colour.Now you can send money via Gmail
Gmail user can now tap on the Attachment button in the Gmail for Android app, and choose the Send Money option to send money using the Google Wallet.Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 breaks another record
The Redmi Note 4 becomes the fastest device to sell more than 1 million units in just 45 days. Earlier, we reported that Redmi Note 4 got over 250,000 bookings in just 10 minutes and broke all the previous records on its first flash sale day itself.Airtel offering 30GB 4G free data to its customers
Airtel launched the offer on March 13th, and according to its terms and conditions, it will be live until March 31st. The offer provides Airtel postpaid customers with an option to claim up to 30GB of free 4G/3G mobile data.Reliance Jio, Google to bring affordable 4G smartphone
The company is now reported to be working with Google to launch an affordable 4G smartphone. The first smartphone from the partnership will likely be launched by the end of the year.Apple to showcase new products this month
US tech giant Apple is expected to host an event where it will unveil the new iPad Pro lineup, a larger iPhone SE model with 128GB storage and new Apple Watch bands.LG creates Guinness World Records
LG Electronics India on Tuesday announced that its #KarSalaam initiative for salute to soldiers has achieved Guinness World Record title. With this campaign, LG breaks the Guinness World Record by getting more than 1,14,741 handwritten messages from the Indian citizens, the company said in a statement.Uber launches Real-Time ID check in India
For the security of both riders and drivers, cab-aggregator Uber has launched a Real-Time ID Check in India that prompts drivers to take a selfie before they accept rides.Fastrack launched ‘Reflex’ fitness tracker
The device is priced at Rs. 1995 and will be initially available in offline stores of Fastrack, World of Titan, and other retail outlets.Facebook, Instagram restrict developers from using data for surveillance
The company barred software developers on Monday from using the massive social network's data to create surveillance tools, closing off a process that had been exploited by U.S. police departments to track protesters.Idea offers free incoming on domestic roaming
Mobile major Idea Cellular on Sunday announced that it will start providing free roaming facility on incoming calls to customers in the country from April 1.Asus ROG VR-ready gaming graphics cards enter India
ASUS has launched VR-ready gaming graphics cards -- Strix GeForce GTX 1080 Ti and ASUS Turbo GeForce GTX 1080 Ti -- under its Republic of Gamers (ROG) series in India.Facebook launches 'Messenger Day'
Facebook has launched "Messenger Day" that let users share with the public or a custom friend decorated photos and videos that disappear after 24 hours.Reliance Communication offers 1GB data for Rs. 49
Reliance Communication is offering a Rs. 149 plan, which offers 3GB of 4G data and unlimited local and STD calls within its network. There are several other data plansfor 2G and 3G customers.Xiaomi launches Mi Walkie-Talkie and Ultra Smart Shoes
Xiaomi has announced the launch of the Mi Walkie-Talkie and Ultra Smart Shoes in China. The walkie-talkie comes with support for Ultra High Frequency (UHF) and Very High Frequency (VHF) bands, which makes it stand out from the crowd.The Ultra Smart Shoes or the 90 Minutes Ultra Smart Sportswear is basically a pair of shoes that is equipped with a range of sensors to track your movements and steps as well as the amount of calories burned on a given day.
Xiaomi Mi In-ear Headphones Pro HD launched
Xiaomi launched the Mi In-ear Headphones Pro HD in India today. Priced at Rs. 1,999, these headphones come with hybrid dual dynamic and balanced armature drivers.
PayTm rolls back 2% fee on wallet top-up
Paytm announced that it is going to levy two percent fee for adding money to the wallet using a credit card. After receiving a backlash from its users, Paytm took a u-turn and revoked the charges.
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