Apple's iOS 14.2 GM Update for Beta Testers Fixes Incorrect Notification Alert, Photos Widget

The iOS 14.2 Beta brings a revamped now playing controls to the lock screen alongside redesigned AirPlay 2 controls in Control Center. Apple is slated to release its stable version this week.

Amazon Great Indian Festival Gifting Happiness Days Sale: All The Bank Offers And Discounts You Can Avail

Amazon is offering 10 percent instant discount on a range of smartphones and more with Citibank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and ICICI debit and credit card. Banks offers during the Gifting Happiness Days sale valid till November 4.

Amazon Echo Dot (2020) Review: Attractive Personality And Hasn’t Forgotten Any Of The Brilliance

The new Amazon Echo Dot is priced at Rs 4,499 but you can get deals on Amazon.in with the Great Indian Festival Sale bringing some rather cool discounts and offers. The fourth generation is replacing the third-generation Echo Dot. It is the end of one era and the beginning of another.

How To Set Up Apple One Bundles At Rs 195 Onwards; Good Deals But Power Users Will Feel Ignored

In India, at this time, Apple One is available in the Individual pack priced at Rs 195 per month and the Family pack that costs Rs 365 per month. You can activate these now on your iPhone or iPad and access these services on all platforms they are available on.

Samsung Redesigns Galaxy Store, Puts More Focus on Gaming

Samsung has redesigned its Galaxy Store to focus more on gaming. The new design is aimed to allow gamers discover, browse, and play more games. It also looks to offer a curated list of game recommendations and better gaming perks. Gamers can also download Fortnite through Galaxy Store.

Atmanirbhar Apps Launched by Mitron to Promote Indian Apps

Mitron, the homegrown short-form video sharing app, has launched Atmanirbhar Apps on Google Play as a platform to discover apps made In India for varied services and needs. Atmanirbhar Apps looks to take forward Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, providing a quick portal for indigenous apps to users.

Amazon Drops French Black Friday Ad Campaign As Lockdown Starts

Amazon is withdrawing advertising for preBlack Friday discounts in France, after the government said the campaign was unfair to small shops at time when a coronavirus lockdown has forced them to close.

Micromax In 1, In 1A to Feature 48MP Quad Camera, Price May Begin at Rs 6,999

The Micromax In 1 and Micromax In 1A will be the comeback phones for the Indian smartphone OEM, and its first two phones are slated to fall in the price bracket of Rs 7,000 to Rs 15,000.

Twitter Unfreezes New York Post Account Days After Backlash From Republican Lawmakers

Twitter said on Friday it had changed its policy and lifted a freeze it placed on the account of the New York Post after the newspaper published articles about Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden's son.

TikTok Ban: US Judge Blocks Commerce Department Order to Bar App

A US judge in Pennsylvania blocked a US Commerce Department order set to take effect on November 12 that would have effectively barred Chinese-owned app TikTok from operating in the United States.

Ahead Of U.S. Election, Facebook Suspends Political And New Group Recommendations

Facebook Inc confirmed on Friday it was temporarily halting recommendations for all political groups and any new groups in the runup to Tuesday's U.S. presidential election.

U.S. Says Iranian Hackers Behind Threatening Emails Accessed Voter Data

U.S. officials said late Friday that the Iranian hackers behind a wave of threatening emails sent to thousands of Americans earlier this month successfully accessed voter data.

Disney+ Hotstar November 2020: Laxmii, IPL Final, Lego Star Wars, and More

Laxmmi Bomb / Laxmii, The Mandalorian season 2, IPL 2020 final, Lego Star Wars Holiday Special, The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse, Marvel’s 616, Inside Pixar, Grey’s Anatomy season 17, His Dark Materials season 2, A Teacher, Big Sky, Industry HBO — the biggest movies, TV series, and sporting events on Disney+ Hotstar in November 2020.

Twitter Unfreezes New York Post Account Days After Backlash From Republican Lawmakers

Twitter said on Friday it had changed its policy and lifted a freeze it placed on the account of the New York Post after the newspaper published articles about Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden's son.

Canada Border Agent Says He Received Unusual FBI Phone Call In Huawei CFO U.S. Extradition Case

A Canadian border official testified on Friday he received an "out of the ordinary" request from the FBI for the phone number of the supervisor on duty the next day when Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou was to arrive in Canada.

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro Review: It Is A Battle Royale With The OnePlus 8T And Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

With a price tag of Rs 39,999 for this spec, the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro most definitely is in battle with the recently launched OnePlus 8T and the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE. The Mi 10T Pro comes to India in just one variant, albeit with two colour options.

Apple's Late iPhone Launch Leads to Steepest Quarterly Drop in iPhone Sales in Two Years

Apple fell over 5 percent at one point in after-hours trade, wiping $100 billion (roughly Rs. 7.45 lakh crores) from its stock market value.

OnePlus' HeyMelody App Lets You Download Updates for Its Earbuds and Oppo's

HeyMelody app early access version has been published by OnePlus on Google Play. The app provides OTA update services for OnePlus Buds and OnePlus Buds Z, Oppo Enco W51 earbuds and Oppo Enco X earbuds. The app is compatible with non-OnePlus devices as well.

TikTok Countersues Rival Video App Triller in Patent Defence

TikTok and its parent firm ByteDance have fired back in court against a patent lawsuit by rival video-sharing app Triller, in a move aimed at heading off infringement claims.

Netflix Raises Monthly Subscription Charges for US Customers

Netflix raised monthly charges in the US for its standard and premium subscription plans, a move that sent the company's shares climbing nearly five percent.

Vi Had the Fastest 4G Internet In Q3 2020; India Behind Pakistan in Terms of Internet Speed: Ookla

India leads the charts among big South Asian nations in terms of 4G availability but trails behind Pakistan in terms of 4G speeds.

Alphabet Posts Strong Results as Google, YouTube Ads Rebound

Google-parent Alphabet said Thursday its profit climbed to $11.2 billion (roughly Rs. 83,300 crores) in the latest quarter, beating expectations, as ad spending rebounded after being hit by the pandemic.

Apple One Launch Date Set for October 30, CEO Tim Cook Reveals

Apple One — the subscription bundle that includes Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, and iCloud storage — will launch Friday, October 30, Apple CEO Tim Cook has announced. Apple One costs Rs. 195 / $15 per month (for individuals) or Rs. 365 / $20 per month (for families).

PUBG Mobile to Stop Access for Users in India from Friday, Following September Ban

PUBG Mobile will terminate its access for users in India starting Friday, October 30. The new move comes nearly two months after the government banned the highly popular battle royale game along with its lightweight PUBG Mobile Lite and other 116 apps in early September.

Amazon Quarterly Profit Triples on Retail Sales, Cloud Computing

Amazon's third-quarter profits tripled from a year ago on strong retail sales during the pandemic and growth in cloud computing, the company announced Thursday.

Facebook Anticipates Tougher 2021 Even as Pandemic Boosts Ad Revenue

Facebook on Thursday warned of a tougher 2021 despite beating analysts' estimates for quarterly revenue as businesses adjusting to the global coronavirus pandemic continued to rely on the company's digital ad tools.

Samsung Patent Hints At A Three-Way Folding Smartphone With Slide-Out Keyboard

The Samsung patent has been filed with the Korean Intellectual Property Office and contains eight clear product sketches in addition to a brief description.

Amazon, Alphabet, Facebook Post Strong Profits Amid Pandemic; Apple Sees Dip Due to Weak iPhone Sales

Big Tech powerhouses delivered robust quarterly earnings reports, leveraging the needs of pandemic-hit consumers amid heightened scrutiny of their economic power.

Indian Army Launches Indigenous Messaging App SAI, Similar to WhatsApp

Indian Army has developed and launched a secure messaging application named Secure Application for the Internet (SAI) that supports an end-to-end secure voice, text, and video calling services for Android, the Ministry of Defence said on Thursday.

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Goes On Sale On Apple India Online Store: Up To Rs 34,000 For Your Old Phone

The iPhone 12 Pro costs Rs. 1,19,900 for the base 128GB storage variant, Rs. 1,29,900 for the 256GB option, and Rs. 1,49,900 for the top spec 512GB storage option. According to estimates on the Apple India online Store, the deliveries for the iPhone 12 should be expected November 12 onwards.

Apple iPhone 12 On Sale On Apple India Online Store: Trade In Your Old Phone For Up To Rs 22,000 Off

The 64GB iPhone 12 is priced at Rs 79,900 while the 128GB iPhone 12 costs Rs 84,900 while the price tag on the 256GB iPhone 12 is Rs 94,900. At this time, the estimates on the Apple India online Store suggest the deliveries for the iPhone 12 will happen November 4 onwards.

Apple iPhone 12 Starts Shipping Today: All Deals, Cashbacks, and Exchange Offers Across Retailers

Apple's official retailers are offering up to Rs. 6,000 cashback on HDFC bank credit cards.

Apple India Online Store Now Shipping Apple iPhone 12 And iPhone 12 Pro

The prices for the iPhone 12 start at Rs 79,900 while the Apple iPhone 12 Pro starts at Rs 1,19,900. According to estimates on the Apple India online Store, deliveries for iPhone 12 will happen November 4 onwards while deliveries for the iPhone 12 Pro should be expected November 12 onwards.

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Starts Shipping Today: All Cashback, Exchange, and EMI Offers

Buyers purchasing the iPhone 12 Pro on Apple's website can avail up to Rs. 34,000 off on exchange via Apple Trade.

Xbox Series X and Series S Will Play All Xbox One Games; Sorry, Almost All Games

An Xbox executive has stated that the company sent over 500,000 hours testing all the playable games on the new Xbox Series X and Series X. The new consoles won't run Kinect titles.

Instagram To Suspend Recent Content Amplification To Stop Spread Of Fake Election News

Facebook Inc's Instagram said on Thursday it was making changes to its image sharing platform to prevent the spread of misinformation around the U.S. presidential election.

Google Plans To Launch VPN Service For Consumers

Alphabet Inc's Google said on Thursday it plans to launch a VPN service for consumers, which would be available with certain subscription plans for its Google One cloud storage services.

Canada Judge Sides With Huawei CFO On Some Claims But Does Not Dismiss U.S. Extradition Case

A judge has blocked an attempt by Canada's attorney general to get parts of Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou's arguments dismissed in the case to extradite her to the United States, according to a ruling released on Thursday.

Twitter Topics Launched in India in Hindi and English to Connect People With Their Interests

Twitter Topics is available on both web and app version (Android and iOS) of the micro-blogging platform. Twitter says users can also share the Topics with other through a dedicated sharing option.

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 'Gifting Happiness Days': All Credit Card, Debit Card, and EMI Offers

Amazon is offering a 10 percent instant discount on Citi bank, ICICI bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and RuPay cards.

Realme C15 Qualcomm Edition With Snapdragon 460 SoC Debuts in India, Price Starts Rs. 9,499

Realme C15 with MediaTek Helio G35 was launched in India in July this year. The phone packs quad rear cameras, a 6,000mAh battery, and an 8-megapixel front camera.

Apple, Amazon Under Antitrust Investigation in Germany: Report

Germany's antitrust authority has launched an investigation into Apple and Amazon over possible anti-competitive behaviour, German Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung daily reported. The new probe into Amazon's treatment of third-party dealers comes after Germany's competition watchdog in August launched an investigation of whether and how Amazon influences traders' price-...

COVID And Pollution Are A Deadly Combo: That Is Another Reason To Wear High Quality Masks

All these months, you were wearing masks to protect yourself against COVID. You had forgotten about the pollution, hadn’t you? The change of season and its that time of the year again when AQI takes a serious turn for the worse. High quality masks are what you need. Those cheap cloth masks will not do.

US Antitrust Regulator Loses Bid to Revive Qualcomm Case

In a brief order, the US 9th Circuit Court of Appeals said it would not rehear arguments over whether Qualcomm had engaged in anticompetitive patent-licensing practices

Apple iPhone 12 Includes Hardware to Enable Reverse Wireless Charging, FCC Listing Hints

Apple might unlock the reverse wireless charging feature for a future Apple accessory like new AirPods models or AirTags.

Sony’s PlayStation App Redesigned, Gets Integrated Messaging, Voice Chat, Remote PS5 Storage Management, More

Sony has updated its PlayStation app for Android and iOS in preparation of the PlayStation 5 release on November 12. The app has been redesigned with PS Store integration, voice chat, remote storage management for PS5, and more.

Apple’s Clips App Gets a Big Update, Includes Support for Vertical Videos, Refreshed Interface

Apple Clips is rolling out a new update that will bring support for vertical videos, easier sharing to social media platforms, and a refreshed interface, among other things. By supporting multiple aspect ratios, it will be easier to make videos for stories on Instagram, Snapchat, and other social platforms.

Do Smartwatches Really Help Improve Your Work and Lifestyle, or Are You Being Fooled?

We spent two months wearing a smartwatch constantly, even while sleeping, to understand whether despite all the promise, do smartwatches really deliver what companies say they do?

Samsung Overtakes Xiaomi to Become Top Smartphone Brand in India: Counterpoint Research

The Counterpoint Research is contradictory to a similar report from Canalys, which says that Xiaomi remains on the top spot in the Indian smartphone market.

Samsung Sees Profit Decline On Weak Server Chip Demand After Strong Third-quarter Earnings

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd said on Thursday it expects fourthquarter profit to fall due to weak server chip demand and rising smartphone competition, after posting its best quarterly operating profit in two years in the third quarter.

'Who the Hell Elected You?' US Senate Tech Hearing Turns Into Political Showdown

A US Senate hearing to hold tech companies accountable for how they moderate content turned into a political scuffle as lawmakers not only went after the companies but also attacked each other.

Flipkart Big Diwali Sale: All Credit Card, No-Cost EMI, and Exchange Offers During Flipkart's Diwali Sale

The Flipkart Big Diwali Sale went live for Flipkart Plus subscribers at 12AM today, and will be live for everyone else at 12PM (noon) today.

Is Apple Speeding Up Search Engine Development As Google Comes Under Increased Antitrust Scrutiny?

There are also changes introduced with Apple iOS 14 for the iPhone line-up, which implement Apple’s own search results in some functionality such as when a user searches while swiping down on any of the home screens. These results show Apple’s own search suggestions instead of Google’s search results.

German Watchdog Launches New Investigation Into Amazon - Report

Germany's antitrust authority has launched an investigation into Amazon and Apple over possible anticompetitive behaviour, German Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung daily reported.

Building Wave Of Ransomware Attacks Strike U.S. Hospitals

Eastern European criminals are targeting dozens of U.S. hospitals with ransomware, and federal officials on Wednesday urged healthcare facilities to beef up preparations rapidly in case they are next.

Flipkart Big Diwali Sale Starts Today at 12PM: Credit Card Offers, Discounts and More

The Flipkart Big Diwali Sale started at 12AM for Flipkart Plus subscribers. It will go live at 12PM (noon) today for everyone else.

Google Steps Up Campaign Against EU Push For Tough New Tech Rules

Alphabet Inc unit Google has launched a 60day strategy to counter the European Union's push for tough new tech rules by getting U.S. allies to push back against the EU's digital chief and spelling out the costs of new regulations, according to a Google internal document.

Apple Might Be Moving Fast Towards Developing Its Own Search Engine

The first hints of Apple's own search engine came with iOS 14 showing Apple's own search results when using the home screen search box.

Amazon Eyes First Foray Into Broadcasting Soccer Matches In Italy - Sources

Amazon is set to secure exclusive rights to screen top European Champions League matches in Italy for the 20212024 seasons, three sources close to matter said, in what would be its first foray into broadcasting sports events in the country.

U.S. Antitrust Regulator Loses Bid To Revive Qualcomm Case

A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday handed a victory to Qualcomm Inc , declining to reconsider an August decision that dismissed the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's antitrust case against the chip designer.

Samsung Electronics Sees Profit Decline On Weak Chip Demand After Strong Third-quarter Earnings

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd said on Thursday it expects fourthquarter profit to fall due to weak server chip demand and rising smartphone competition, after posting its best quarterly operating profit in two years in the third quarter.

Tesla's Entry Could Help India Become a Global EV Manufacturing Hub, Align Further Investments

The momentum is part of global expansion plans for both Tesla and Apple -- in an important potential market where Apple earlier missed the bus and Tesla doesn't play yet.

MacBook Pro 16 May Get a 2020 Refresh, but Not With Apple's ARM Processors

Apple is rumoured to unveil new Mac models with Apple Silicon processor at an event on November 17. The company may feature the ARM-based processor on a 12-inch MacBook model.

Microsoft Teams Has More Than 115 Million Daily Active Users, CEO Satya Nadella Says

Microsoft Teams has crossed over 115 million daily active users. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced the figures during the company’s earnings call with investors. This suggests that Teams has seen nearly a 50 percent rise in user additions in the past six months.

T-Mobile Launches TVision Live TV Streaming Service for Android, iOS, Third-Party TV Platforms

T-Mobile launched TVision live streaming service with live news, entertainment, and sports channel bundles starting at $10 (roughly Rs. 740) per month.

Sony Raises Annual Profit Outlook On Strong Gaming, "Demon Slayer"

Sony Corp on Wednesday raised its annual profit outlook after reporting a surprise secondquarter profit increase, as its gaming business continued to capture "nesting" demand driven by COVID19 lockdown measures.

TicWatch GTX Review: This Is A Surprisingly Affordable And Genuinely Stylish Smartwatch

Dropping Google’s Wear OS seems to have been a good idea, and Mobvoi was able to keep the TicWatch GTX price tag well in check. It is priced at Rs 5,999. That being said, it isn’t the most feature rich, particularly if you are looking for third party apps and call handling.

Sony Raises Annual Profit Outlook After Reporting Strong Second-quarter Profit On Gaming

Sony Corp on Wednesday raised its annual profit outlook after reporting a surprise secondquarter profit increase, as its gaming business continued to capture "nesting" demand driven by COVID19 lockdown measures.

YouTube Music Adds New Library Sorting Options, Changes Flagship Playlist Name to ‘My Supermix’

YouTube Music is adding new ways to sort the music library for desktop. Users can now sort their library through three ways – recently added, A to Z, or Z to A. YouTube has also renamed its flagship playlist “Your Mix,” which features personalised music, to “My Supermix.”

Jon Stewart Signs With Apple TV+ for New Current Affairs Series, Coming 2021

Jon Stewart is coming back to TV. The former host of The Daily Show has signed a multi-year deal with Apple TV+ to host and executive produce a new as-yet untitled current affairs series.

Sony PlayStation 5 Can Now Launch In India As The Trademark Dispute Has Been Resolved

Sony has not announced a launch date for the PlayStation 5 in India. It was being said that the delay is due to the PS5 trademark being registered by a Delhi resident.

Microsoft Teams User Base Jumps 50 Percent to Reach 115 Million Daily Active Users

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced the number of daily active users in an earnings call with investors.

Apple Acquires Vilynx, a Self-Learning AI Video Firm That Can Help Improve Its Apps

Apple acquired Vilynx, a startup specialising in advanced artificial intelligence and computer vision technology, that may help the iPhone maker improve its own AI across a number of apps and services.

Facebook, Google, Twitter CEOs to Defend Key Law in Front of US Senate Panel

Chief executives of Twitter, Facebook, and Alphabet’s Google will tell US lawmakers at a hearing on Wednesday that a federal law protecting internet companies is crucial to free expression on the internet, according to written testimonies from the companies seen by Reuters.

End Of The Road For Network Locked Phones In The UK & Users Will Be Able To Switch Services Easily

Mobile service providers and mobile phone companies in the UK will be banned from selling smartphones that are ‘locked’ to any particular network. The UK communications regulator Ofcom has said that the new rules come in from December 2021.