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Listed on 21 Jul 2018

Smartphone use for prolonged period can impact teen memory

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Radiation from prolonged use of smartphones can adversely affect the memory of teenage children, says a new study. The risks can be minimised by using headphones or the loud speaker while calling, when network quality is low and the mobile phone is functioning at maximum power.

Listed on 20 Jul 2018

WhatsApp to limit message forwarding to 5 chats in India to curb fake news circulation

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WhatsApp today said its users in India will not be allowed to forward more than five chats at once and the company will remove the quick forward button that appears next to media messages, as part of its efforts to reduce circulation of fake messages on the platform that have even incited mob lynching incidents.

Listed on 20 Jul 2018

2018 Honda Jazz launched at Rs 7.35 lakh

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The new Jazz premium hatchback gets more equipment; available with four petrol and three diesel variants.

Listed on 20 Jul 2018

HTC exits Indian smartphone market

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Taiwanese manufacturer HTC is calling it quits in India, according to a report by Economic Times. Several of the company's top management, including country head Faisal Siddiqui, sales head Vijay Balachandran and product head R Nayyar have put in their papers, according to three senior executives who talked to ET.

Listed on 20 Jul 2018

Nokia X5 With Display Notch, Dual Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

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HIGHLIGHTS *Nokia X5 has been launched in two RAM/Storage variants *The smartphone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo, powered by Helio P60 SoC *Nokia X5 will go on sale on July 19 in China

Listed on 19 Jul 2018

Vivo Nex with pop-up selfie camera launched in India: Price, specifications, features

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Vivo Nex has been launched in India. Here is a look at the price, features, launch offers, and specifications. Vivo Nex Amazon sale begins July 21.

Listed on 19 Jul 2018

Suzuki Burgman Street launched at a price of Rs 68,000: India’s only maxi scooter goes on sale

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The new Suzuki Burgman 125 scooter launched in India. The new Suzuki scooter will take on the likes of Honda Grazia and TVS Ntorq and here are all the details including images and spevs.

Listed on 19 Jul 2018

WhatsApp has announced many new features this year, and here are 6 you should know about

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Be it a professional or a personal message, WhatsApp has become the most preferred means of correspondence today. You can manage a day without food but it is nearly impossible to go a day without the chat app today. It has that important part of our lives. It is nearly ten years since the launch of the app and its reach has only been increasing with every pa...

Listed on 19 Jul 2018

Vodafone Rs. 199 Recharge Upgraded, Now Offers Up to 2.8GB Daily Data to Rival Jio

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HIGHLIGHTS *Vodafone Rs. 199 recharge is said to offer 2.8GB of data per day *It also offers unlimited voice calls, but no SMS benefits *Per GB cost comes down to Rs. 2.54

Listed on 19 Jul 2018

The Gorilla Glass 6 in Your Next Phone Will be Really Cool

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While the scratch resistance remains the same as Gorilla Glass 5, the new Gorilla Glass 6 has significant improvements elsewhere

Listed on 19 Jul 2018

Xiaomi Mi Max 3 With 5,500mAh Battery, Up to 6GB RAM Launched: Price, Specifications, Features

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HIGHLIGHTS *Mi Max 3 is Xiaomi's latest budget phablet *It comes at a starting price of CNY 1,699 *1Colour variants include Dark Blue, Dream Gold, and Meteorite Black

Listed on 19 Jul 2018

Regional push: Now, email address in your own language

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E-mail address service is dominated by English globally. However, a fast-growing Indian IT company called Data XGen Technologies is working hard to change this.

Listed on 18 Jul 2018

Nokia to launch iPhone X-like smartphone under Rs 10,000 today: All you need to know

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Nokia X5 is said to be a mid-range smartphone that will fill the void of a toned version for Nokia X6

Listed on 18 Jul 2018

Xiaomi-Backed Amazfit Bip, Stratos Smartwatches India Launch Teased for July 24

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HIGHLIGHTS *Amazfit Bip and Stratos coming to India on July 24 *An official Amazfit India account on Twitter has teased the launch *The smartwatches have Android and iOS compatibility

Listed on 18 Jul 2018

Xiaomi Mi A2, Mi A2 Lite launch date is July 24: All you need to know

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Xiaomi Mi A2 is likely to come with a 5.99-inch full-HD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio, which means there won’t be any notch

Listed on 18 Jul 2018

2018 iPhones' front panels surface, impressively thin bezels all around

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It's already confirmed by now that Apple is going to release three variants of this year's iPhone - a plus-sized iPhone X, a direct successor to the iPhone X and a "budget," by Apple's standards, iPhone with a 6.1-inch LCD.

Listed on 18 Jul 2018

Trai for control of all entities dealing with consumer data

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NEW DELHI: India’s telecom watchdog has suggested regulation of all entities dealing with consumer data—devices such as iPhones, operating systems such as Android, browsers like Google’s Chrome and apps such as Facebook, Paytm, Uber or Zomato— by bringing them under licence conditions that apply to telecom service providers until a ge...

Listed on 17 Jul 2018

OnePlus to trademark “Warp Charge” as possible rebrand of “Dash Charge”

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At the launch of the OnePlus 6, OnePlus curiously and cautiously had stayed away from using the word “Dash Charge” to address its unique fast charging implementation. The OxygenOS Open Betas around that time also had replaced the term “Dash Charge” with “charging rapidly”, and online stores in several regions started calli...

Listed on 16 Jul 2018

This smartphone has four cameras and it’s launching in India next week

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On the front, the smartphone has a combination of a 24-megapixel sensor and a 2-megapixel sensor.

Listed on 16 Jul 2018

Yamaha Cygnus Ray ZR Street Rally Edition Launched at Rs 57,898, Inspired from the MT-09

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The Yamaha Cygnus Ray ZR ‘Street Rally’ Edition continues to draw power from an air-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve, 113cc engine that comes with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) unit.

Listed on 16 Jul 2018

Top 5 hidden credit card charges banks take from you

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Having a credit card may prove to be good financially. A credit card helps an individual build his/her CIBIL score, which in turn helps in getting bank loans, among other things, with ease.

Listed on 16 Jul 2018

Why drastically shrinking cashback scheme for digital transactions is a bad move?

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Drastically shrinking the cashback scheme for digital payments is a bad move, will prompt return to cash.

Listed on 16 Jul 2018

Nokia X5 (5.1 Plus) Reportedly to Launch on July 17 in China; Here’s All You Need To Know

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We were immensely disappointed to learn that HMD Global had indefinitely postponed its July 11 launch event which was expected to be a launchpad for the Nokia X5. It is still not entirely clear what the reason for this cancellation was as the only explanation Nokia gave was that it was due to some problems with the venue. Nokia took to Weibo, a popular Chine...

Listed on 16 Jul 2018

Facial Recognition Is Too Dangerous, Says Microsoft, Urging Intervention

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Microsoft last month faced widespread calls to cancel its contract with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which uses a set of Microsoft cloud-computing tools that can also include face recognition.

Listed on 13 Jul 2018

WhatsApp tricks: Top 5 must know cheat codes of Facebook-owned app

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WhatsApp is working hard to make its messaging platform more user-friendly and has rolled out multiple features in the past one year as part of this process.

Listed on 12 Jul 2018

Smartron Subsidiary Launches Tronx One Smart Crossover Electric Bike With 'Virtual Gears'

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HIGHLIGHTS *Smartron's subsidiary Tronx Motors has launched Tronx One *The new smart crossover electric bike comes at Rs. 49,999 *It is claimed to deliver a maximum speed of 25 kilometres per hour

Listed on 12 Jul 2018

JioGigaFiber: The price you pay could be too heavy for your liking

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Reliance Industries stamped itself on India at its annual general meeting (AGM). It declared itself the country’s top company, largest exporter, highest taxpayer, fastest-growing mobile network operator, with plans to be its biggest broadband provider. Once this superfast broadband pipe, JioGigaFiber, is implemented, it will also become the biggest rep...

Listed on 12 Jul 2018

Dual display and Wear OS-packing Ticwatch Pro smartwatch now on sale via Amazon

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Smartwatch maker Mobvoi launched its latest product, the TicWatch Pro in May 2018. The smartwatch has now officially gone on sale via Amazon with shipping available to several countries globally. The wearable device was expected to be priced at less than $300 and indeed, it is way less. The TicWatch Pro comes with a $249.99 price tag.

Listed on 12 Jul 2018

RIP, Tata Nano: 10-year old world's cheapest car goes up in smoke

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A moment of silence, please, for the world’s cheapest car, which has all but died in India. It was almost 10 years old. The Nano’s death was confirmed by production numbers: Tata Motors Ltd. produced 1 unit in June, down from 275 in the same month last year. Exports were zero, versus 25 in June 2017. The company acknowledged that the car in its &...

Listed on 12 Jul 2018

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus announced with 6" screen, Snapdragon 630

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Sony Xperia XA2 and Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra have been around since January, and now the Japanese manufacturer unveiled a middle-ground solution called Xperia XA2 Plus. It has the same 23 MP MotionEye camera and Snapdragon 630 chipset as its XA2 siblings but is a bit more ergonomic due to narrower bezels and taller display.

Listed on 12 Jul 2018

Internet to remain free and fair in India: Govt approves net neutrality

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HIGHLIGHTS *Mobile operators, internet providers and social-media companies cannot engage in, or seek, preferential treatment of content *The move is being seen as progressive as it will not allow any operator, internet service provider or internet giant to create a monopoly on the internet

Listed on 11 Jul 2018

Xiaomi Redmi Y2, Mi TV 4 sale today: How to book and what to do if you couldn’t

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Xiaomi Redmi Y2 has a 5.99-inch HD+ display, Snapdragon 625 SoC, 12-megapixel+5-megapixel rear camera setup, and a 16-megapixel AI front camera

Listed on 11 Jul 2018

7 Ex Bollywood Actresses & Where They Are Now

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Here are 7 such beauties who disappeared from Bollywood and what they are doing now:

Listed on 11 Jul 2018

Apple to stop iPhone X and SE production

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In a recent report from BlueFin Research, Apple is expected to shift its focus to the new trio of iPhones that will debut later this year. According to the analysts, the company plans to completely discontinue the iPhone X and the outdated iPhone SE.

Listed on 11 Jul 2018

To tackle fake news, WhatsApp launches feature to highlight forwarded messages

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Last week, replying to a notice by the Indian government to take immediate measures to prevent misuse of its platform, WhatsApp had said that it was testing a new label that highlights when a message has been forwarded.

Listed on 10 Jul 2018

Vivo gears up to launch smartphones across price points in India

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According to Nipun Marya, Head of Marketing Strategy, Vivo India, the company is focusing on multi-dimensional strategies to fend off growing competition, especially in the offline segment.

Listed on 10 Jul 2018

Mozilla working on new browser!

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Mozilla, the maker of Open Source browser Firefox, is reportedly working on a new Internet browser "Fenix" for the Android operating system (OS).

Listed on 10 Jul 2018

Now get driving license or RC delivered at your doorstep for just Rs 50! Here’s how

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Applicants that are interested in the facility will have to call a helpline and apply for their documents, following which a “mobile-sahayak” will visit your home and help you fill out your application form

Listed on 10 Jul 2018

Jio Gigafiber impact: Airtel cuts prices; see if you can benefit

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At Airtel, you can save up to 15% in 6- month and up to 20% on 1-year broadband plans.

Listed on 10 Jul 2018

Samsung Sets Up 'World's Largest Mobile Factory' in Noida

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HIGHLIGHTS *The 35-acre Samsung facility is located in Sector 81, Noida *The plant started manufacturing TVs in 1997 *Last year, Samsung announced expansion of the plant for Rs. 4,915 crores

Listed on 09 Jul 2018

Upcoming bikes and scooter launches this month: Most affordable BMW, India’s only maxi scooter & more

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Four interesting two-wheelers are set to be launched in India this month. From BMW Motorrad to Hero MotoCorp, auto giants will be rolling out their all new products in the Indian market in the coming days. Here's what all is in store for the customers in July 2018.

Listed on 09 Jul 2018

Google Duplex AI Assistant ready to replace call centers: Report

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During the initial demonstration of Duplex during I/O 2018, people were amazed by the fact that an AI could have such a natural conversation on the phone.

Listed on 09 Jul 2018

New Suzuki Jimny SUV 4×4 has brilliant offroad capabilities – Video

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Four accessory packages for Suzuki Jimny include Survival, Offroad, Heritage, and Revival.

Listed on 06 Jul 2018

Volvo XC40: Key Features Explained In Detail

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The new Volvo XC40 is more dynamic, elegant in its design language, and has a fully loaded features list that is standard. We break down the key features for you.

Listed on 06 Jul 2018

Dell Launches New G3, G7, Alienware 15, 17 Gaming Laptops, Inspiron 24 5000 AiO in India

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HIGHLIGHTS *Dell has launched its new gaming range in India *It includes new Alienware 15 and 17 gaming notebooks *There are also Dell G3 15 and G7 15 models with 15-inch display

Listed on 06 Jul 2018

How the Indian affordable car innovation Tata Nano could’ve had happier times: Why it flopped

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With one unit built last month, and only three sold, does this mark the end of the Tata Nano or could it see a metaphoric rise from the ashes in a new electric avatar? Read more to find out!

Listed on 05 Jul 2018

Reliance JioPhone 2 with full keypad launched: Price in India, features, sale

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Reliance JioPhone 2, the successor to the JioPhone, has been launched by Reliance Jio. Price in India, features, specifications, and everything else to know,

Listed on 05 Jul 2018

End of the road for Tata's Nano? Just 1 unit produced in June

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Tata Motors' small car Nano is inching closer towards the end of its journey with just one unit produced in June, although the company maintained that no decision has been taken yet on stopping its production.

Listed on 04 Jul 2018

How to save fuel during your daily drives

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Fuel consumption is dependent on our individual driving style — two people can own the same car and get very different mileage figures per litre.

Listed on 04 Jul 2018

Suzuki Burgman Street Launch Date Revealed

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The Suzuki Burgman Street will be launched in India on 19th July, 2018.