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65% of Indians think smartphones are their best friends

According to a new study, 65% of Indians describe their smartphones as their best friend.

OnePlus dominates India's premium smartphone segment at 48% market share

According to a report by research firm IDC, Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus captured 48% market share in India's premium smartphone segment in Q4 2017.

Rolls-Royce launches 'most advanced car' in India at Rs. 9.50crore

Rolls-Royce has launched the eighth generation Phantom in India at a starting price of Rs. 9.50 crore.

Huawei uses AI-powered smartphone to drive a car

In a first, Chinese phone maker Huawei has used its artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled smartphone to drive a car.

Samsung Galaxy S9's launch video leaked: Here's all about it

The launch video of Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S9 and S9+ smartphones has leaked a day before they are to be officially unveiled at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 in Barcelona.

New version of Android: What can you expect

While every tech enthusiast is trying to keep abreast of what's likely to unfold at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, we decided to put together some new features and welcomes changes that are expected in the next Android version - Android P.

WhatsApp Beta crashing on Android smartphones. Here's how to fix

According to a blog-post, several users have reported that the latest WhatsApp Beta for Android is crashing and even restricting users from using their smartphones.

BLU VIVO X: A smartphone with four cameras

As the latest addition to its product line, smartphone manufacturer BLU has launched BLU VIVO X - a smartphone with with four cameras and Octa-core processor.

Happy Birthday Steve Jobs! Your memories live on

Steve Jobs, had he been alive, would have turned 63 today.

Adding hope to health messages may motivate better behavior: Study

According to a study, while fear about health concerns grip people, adding a little hope to a message might make people more willing to take preventative action.

Android Go smartphones to debut at Mobile World Congress

Google has confirmed that it will be showcasing its tailored versions of Android Go and Android One-based smartphones at the Mobile World Congress which is set to kick off on February 26 in Barcelona.

Leaked OPPO R15 image: The best iPhone X clone yet

Google Assistant to add support for 30 languages, including Hindi

Google has announced that its digital voice-based Google Assistant will support more than 30 languages by year end.

New drug may extend women's fertility by six years

A drug that extends egg viability in worms and could theoretically extend women's fertility by three to six years has been identified by scientists, said a report.

Xiaomi, Microsoft sign MoU to collaborate on AI tech, hardware

Microsoft and Xiaomi have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to work collaboratively in the fields of cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and hardware.

India's first 5G network trial successfully completed

Chinese technology giant Huawei and Indian telecom services provider Bharti Airtel have successfully conducted the country's first 5G network trial under a test set-up.

Google launches its Augmented Reality system on 100 million devices

Google has launched its Augmented Reality system ARCore on 13 smartphones, including all Pixel phones, recent Samsung flagship phones, and OnePlus 5.

Steve Jobs' 1973 job application can raise $50,000 at auction

A job application that Apple co-founder Steve Jobs filled out in 1973 is expected to fetch over $50,000 at an upcoming auction.

Scientists invent 'Luciola', a floating light weighing just 16.2 mg

According to Japanese scientists, they have developed a tiny wireless electronic light, roughly the size of a firefly, which keeps afloat using ultrasonic waves and could potentially be used in several applications ranging from projection mapping to moving displays.

Xiaomi brings Face Unlock feature on Redmi Note Pro 5

Keeping its promise made during the February 14 launch, Xiaomi has started rolling out the Face Unlock feature on the Redmi Note Pro 5 smartphones and surprisingly, much ahead of its proposed time of March end.

Google holds its first-ever Developer Students Club Summit in Goa

Google has commenced its first ever Developer Students Club (DSC) Summit in India.

Indian engineering students create Bluetooth-enabled route-guiding helmet

Two engineering students, Abhijeet and Yogesh, from the PDA College in Karnataka's Kalaburagi district have created a Bluetooth-enabled route-guiding helmet.

Testing tears may help treat Parkinson's early: Study

Testing tears may be a reliable, inexpensive and non-invasive way to diagnose Parkinson's disease early, a study has found.

Flying cars isn't the solution to traffic congestion: Elon Musk

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said flying cars is not a good solution to the problem of traffic congestion.

Mobile World Congress 2018: Smartphones you can expect to see

Touted as the world's biggest mobile show, the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 will be held from February 26 to March 1 in Barcelona, Spain.

India 7th most targeted country for Web Application Attacks: Report

According to a research titled "State of the Internet/Security Report" for Q4, 2017 by Akamai Technologies Inc., India ranked 7th among the most targeted countries for Web Application Attacks (WAA).

Snapchat launches ability to add GIFs to photos and videos

Snapchat has launched a new feature on iOS that allows users to add GIFs to their snaps and stories.

#SmartphoneEssentials2018: Things you should look for in your next smartphone

The smartphone technology is evolving so fast that what was futuristic a few months ago is common today.

Microsoft launches email address support for 15 Indian languages

Microsoft has rolled out support for making email addresses in 15 Indian languages.

Lenovo-owned Motorola to launch three G-series smartphones in MWC

NASA developing built-in toilets in spacesuits

Engineers at NASA are developing a spacesuit that incorporates a long-term waste-disposal system.

Woah! Tinder flaw allowed access to accounts through phone number

According to the findings of security agency Appsecure, a Tinder login flaw allowed anyone to access an account just by using the registered phone number.

WhatsApp tests Group Description feature on beta version

WhatsApp is testing a new feature called 'Group Description' on Android and Windows Phone.

Images of much-awaited Galaxy S9 leaked from Samsung's own app

The images of the much-awaited Samsung Galaxy 9 smartphone have been leaked from an app released by the Korean tech giant itself.

North Korea's shadowy hacking group 'Reaper' is a global threat

According to reports, North Korea's sophisticated hackers group 'Reaper' is growing into a global threat as it aims to target international aerospace, defense and health care, among various other industry verticals.

Android co-founder's smartphone line might start selling in India

According to media reports, the Essential Phone PH-1 smartphone, from Android co-founder Andy Rubin, is expected to start selling in India by late March or early April this year.

Apple may launch iPhone SE 2 all over again

For fans of small screen iPhones and those who couldn't subscribe to the phablet-sized smartphone trend, there's a good news for you.

Facebook adds support for high-quality 3D posts on the platform

Facebook has rolled out support for a standard 3D file format called gITF 2.0 for seamless sharing of 3D posts on the website.

Samsung unveils world's largest SSD with 30 TB storage

Samsung has unveiled the world's largest solid state drive (SSD) with a storage capacity of 30.72 terabytes (TB).

How will Android P stop malware from spying on you?

Google Android's next-in-line operating system (OS), Android P, will reportedly prevent background apps from accessing a device's camera and microphone.